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THORNE MOORS BIRDING BLOG 2016

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FURTHER INFORMATION: MAPS, SITE NAMES, ALL PREVIOUS REPORTS (1980 TO 2013), PHOTO-TOURS, NOTES ON NEW PUBLICATIONS, POLICY AND LINKS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG. ALSO TRY THIS WEBSITE This website hosts a great deal of information and lists on Thorne Moors including the more recent annual reports THORNE MOORS BIRDS MAMMALS, HERPTILES, FISH .

HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS NNR BIRD & OTHER VERTEBRATES REPORT 2013

NOTE ON RARE BREEDING BIRD INFORMATION, IF YOU HAVE ANY PLEASE SEND IN FOR THE RECORDS, HOWEVER IT WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED ON THIS WEBSITE PLEASE NOTE: Some parts of the National Nature Reserve/SSSI are private property (parts of Goole Moor and much of Inkle Moor) and should not be entered without permission. Most of these areas have no signs saying private, however if you are unsure please contact this website 

THORNE & HATFIELD MOORS CONSERVATION FORUM BLOG Regular updates on conservation issues affecting the UK.

HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS NNR FACEBOOK PAGE .

THE THORNE MOORS BIRD LIST STANDS AT 239 SPECIES AND IS GIVEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG

PLEASE NOTE: Information recommending access to Thorne Moors via Creyke's Sidings and along the track and parking at Creyke's gate: This track from the crossings to this gate is STRICTLY PRIVATE and must not be used by the public. I am receiving complaints from residents and the owner of the track. The track is used by us Natural England and our volunteers for access to site as we have access rights but there is no public access here. We would be grateful if people would use the public access points provided, thank you.

 

PLEASE NOTE

ENGINEERING WORKS ARE TAKING PLACE ON BANK TOP, GOOLE MOOR FOR THE NEW PUMPING STATION. ACCESS IS NOT CLOSED BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT FOR MACHINERY TO MOVE. PLEASE USE CREYKE'S GATE ALL THE TIME, IF YOU HAVE A KEY AND COMING ON BY CAR, FOOT ACCESS IS UNAFFECTED.

THANK YOU.

 

 


LATEST SIGHTINGS: 

 

Martin Warne 31/12/2016 Gadwall 7, Teal 135, Mallard 192, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 7, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 2, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 W side often perched in large birch, Peregrine 3 adults male and female and immature together W side, Water Rail 2, Collared Dove 5, Barn Owl 1, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 9, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 3, Willow Tit 1 Creykes Gate 1, Long-tailed Tit 12, Chiffchaff 2, Treecreeper 1, Wren 3, Starling 311,  Fieldfare 100, Robin 9, Stonechat 1, Tree Sparrow 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 16 all Will Pits, 13 in one flock, Reed Bunting 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 31/12/2016 Gadwall 4, Teal 136, Mallard 323, Pintail 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 7 all on floods at S bends, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Merlin 1 W side often perched in large birch, Peregrine 3 adults male and female and immature together W side, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Black-headed Gull 8, Common Gull 10, Herring Gull 2, Woodpigeon 300, Barn Owl 1, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 2, Starling 130, Blackbird 6, Fieldfare 140, Redwing 1, Robin 4, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 22, Bullfinch 19 all Will Pits, 13 in one flock, Reed Bunting 12. Roe Deer 5.

 

Dirk Rigby 30/12/2016 Brambling 1.

 

Peter Hinks, Brian Smith 30/12/2016 Wigeon 13, Gadwall 2, Teal 140, Mallard 180, Goosander 2, Grey Partridge 9 Red House Farm (photo Brian Smith), Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Golden Plover 39 Red House Farm, Woodpigeon 600, Rook 40 fields Swinefleet peat works, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 3, Starling 50, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 35, Robin 7, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 8, Reed Bunting 6.

 

Bev Baxter 30/12/2016 Fieldfare 1, Redwing 2, Tree Sparrow 1, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 5 (2 RT), Linnet 29, Reed Bunting 15 (14 RT).

 

Martin Warne 30/12 2016 Pink-footed Goose 100, Wigeon 1, Teal 21, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 2, Merlin 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 6, Black-headed Gull 1, Barn Owl 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 1, Wren 5, Starling 20, Fieldfare 45, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 4, Stonechat 5, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 1.

 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 29/12/2016 Pink-footed Goose 500, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 11, Teal 175, Mallard 223, Pintail 1 immature/female Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 1, Goosander 2 males Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2, Merlin 1 female on W side floods, Snipe 4, Black-headed Gull 8 NW fields, Common Gull 65 NW fields, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 200, Barn Owl 1, Little Owl 1 in apex of Creyke's Sidings ruin, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 2, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 6, Starling 40, Blackbird 18, Fieldfare 98, Song Thrush 1, Robin 15, Stonechat 1 male, Dunnock 1, Goldfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 22, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 10. Roe Deer 2.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 28/12/2016 Pink-footed Goose 300, Wigeon 4, Gadwall 6, Teal 100, Mallard 259, Pintail 1 f/imm, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 1, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 1, Hen Harrier 1 male W side, Merlin 1 W side, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Barn Owl 1, Coal Tit 1, Fieldfare 200, Robin 12, Stonechat 3, Goldfinch 9, Lesser Redpoll 34.

 

Bev Baxter 28/12/2016 Jay 1, Blackbird 2, Redwing 4, Tree Sparrow 3 (1 RT), Chaffinch 7 (4 RT), Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 6 (2 RT), Reed Bunting 20 (7 RT).

 

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 28/12/2016 Teal 4, Marsh Harrier 6, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 70, Black-headed Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 12, Wren 16, Fieldfare 90, Robin 3, Stonechat 5, Chaffinch 1, Lesser Redpoll 27, Common Redpoll (Mealy) possible 1, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 8.

 

Bryan Wainwright 28/12/2016 Sparrowhawk 1 over E (to Will Pits Scrape?), Buzzard 1, Black-headed Gull 40, Herring Gull 30, Magpie 7, Jay 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 8, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 8, Blackbird 33, Fieldfare 12, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 2, Robin 7, Dunnock 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 106, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 8, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 2. Roe Deer 6.

 

Bev Baxter 27/12/2016 Redwing 2, Tree Sparrow 4 (2 RT), Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 5 (1 RT), Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 10 (2 RT).

 

Peter Hinks, Madge Beevers, Simone Maw 27/12/2016 Teal 3, Mallard 25, Goosander 6, Pheasant 12, Kestrel 4, Lapwing 35, Common Gull 15, Great Black-backed Gull 5, Woodpigeon 550, Magpie 4, Carrion Crow 12, Blue Tit 3, Starling 55, Blackbird 18, Fieldfare 38, Robin 6, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, Chaffinch 40, Goldfinch 50, Reed Bunting 2, Roe Deer 7, Fox 1, Grey Squirrel 1, Brown Hare 1. Also Twite 5, and Pink-footed Goose 750 just S of Swinefleet.

 

Bryan Wainwright 27/12/2016 Goosander 4 over E (to Will Pits Scrape?), Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Black-headed Gull 19, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Magpie 7, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 4, Wren 1, Blackbird 30, Fieldfare 18, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 2, Robin 3, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 84 to roost colliery area, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 4.

 

Martin Warne 26/12/2016 Goosander 6, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Barn Owl 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Treecreeper 1, Starling 40, Fieldfare 40, Stonechat 2 (photo), Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 2, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 25/12/2016 Wigeon 4, Gadwall 25, Teal 52, Mallard 162, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 8, Grey Partridge 2 Creyke's crossing, Pheasant 7, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 2nd winter male Inkle Flatts going W only 30m away at eye level! 08.15, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Golden Plover 53 W, Black-headed Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Stock Dove 5, Woodpigeon 500, Barn Owl 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 5, Carrion Crow 30, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 4, Cetti’s Warbler 1 singing E end Goole Moor Tram, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 5, Starling 14, Blackbird 41, Fieldfare 149, Redwing 2, Robin 7, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 8, Chaffinch 153 from colliery area roost, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 30, Lesser Redpoll 13, Bullfinch 11, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 17.

 

Martin Warne 24/12/2016 Teal 17, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Merlin 1, Common Gull 3, Barn Owl 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Starling 40, Fieldfare 40, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 2, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 1, Lesser Redpoll 7, Bullfinch 3, Roe Deer 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 24/12/2016 Wigeon 1, Gadwall 26, Teal 64, Mallard 364, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 2, Cormorant 1 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Black-headed Gull 1, Common Gull 8, Herring Gull 1, Woodpigeon 300, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Great Tit 1, Starling 40, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 77, Robin 2, Stonechat 4, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 1, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 2. Red Deer 7, Roe Deer 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Helen Kirk 23/12/2016 Gadwall 38, Teal 70, Mallard 530, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 3, Goldeneye 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 3 (2 males), Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male Shoulder o' Mutton 14.00, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 20, Long-tailed Tit 10, Wren 3, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 10, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 1 male, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 12, Lesser Redpoll 20, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 2. 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 22/12/2016 Wigeon 3, Gadwall 8, Teal 10, Mallard 300, Tufted Duck 75, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 5, Long-tailed Tit 31, Chiffchaff 1, Treecreeper 1, Fieldfare 1, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 14.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 20/12/2016 Pink-footed Goose 300, Gadwall 4, Teal 35, Mallard 220, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 75, Goosander 1, Marsh Harrier 8 (1 male), Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Fieldfare 500, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Goldfinch 12, Linnet 40, Lesser Redpoll 350, Bullfinch 6.

 

Steve Hiner, Dave Blackham 19/12/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 350, Mallard 120, Tufted Duck 15, Goosander 2 males Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Merlin 1 Snaith + Cowick, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Lesser Redpoll 23, Steve Hiner. 

 

Tom Lowe 19/12/2016 Bean Goose (Tundra) 1 with Pink's off site in field 1/2ml SSW of Swinefleet having come from Goole Moor roost, Pink-footed Goose 1460 (1050 from moors roost larger figure to roost), Mallard 26, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Stonechat 3, Goldfinch 40, Lesser Redpoll 280 Goole Moor Tram, Common Redpoll (Mealy) 3, Arctic Redpoll 1 possible Coue's.

 

Bryan Wainwright 18/12/2016 Mute Swan 2 W side pools, Pink-footed Goose 42, Gadwall 10, Teal 60, Mallard 50, Tufted Duck 78 Will Pits Scrape a new maximum, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2 seen well and calling Swinefleet Warping Drain opposite Goole Moor Tram, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 1, Black-headed Gull 23, Barn Owl 1, Blue Tit 2, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits Scrape, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Long-tailed Tit 6, Blackbird 9, Fieldfare 46, Redwing 8, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 9, Chaffinch 163, Goldfinch 60, Linnet 30, Lesser Redpoll 10, Bullfinch 6.

 

Bryan Wainwright 17/12/2016 Wigeon 2, Tufted Duck 45 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 5, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 female W side, Peregrine 1 adult male over W side N, Water Rail 2, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 58.

 

Martin Warne 17/12/2016 Wigeon 9, Gadwall 4, Teal 52, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 57 Will Pits Scrape a new maximum, Goosander 7, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 male, Water Rail 1, Black-headed Gull 3, Barn Owl 1, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 13, Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 16, Starling 120, Fieldfare 118, Redwing 1, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Chaffinch 1, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 4.

 

Steve Hiner, Lukas Rowe (WeBs) 16/12/2016 Brent Goose 1 Will Pits Scrape then off N (SH 2nd record for Thorne Moors), Wigeon 37, Teal 6, Mallard 345, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 32, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 2, Merlin 1, Lapwing 71, Green Sandpiper 1, Woodcock 11, Snipe 3, Black-headed Gull 2, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits Scrape, Blackbird 2, Wren 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Goldfinch 2.

 

Helen Kirk 16/12/2016 Teal 200, Mallard 60, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1, Water Rail 1 maybe 2, Snipe 2 maybe 3, Woodpigeon 100, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 12, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 6, Long-tailed Tit 30, Wren 3, Starling 40, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 10, Redwing 6, Stonechat 3 (1 male), Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 20, Lesser Redpoll 20, Reed Bunting 5. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 16/12/2016 Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 32 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 female W side, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 4, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Long-tailed Tit 6, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 1. Roe Deer 3.

 

Tom Lowe 15/12/2016 Bean Goose (Tundra) 1 adult with Pinks, Pink-footed Goose 390 NE from Goole Moor roost at 8am to feed in fields SE of Swinefleet, Mallard 32, Grey Partridge 8, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Peregrine 2 adults, Golden Plover 160, Kingfisher 1.

 

David Slack 14/12/2016 Pink-footed Goose 65, Teal 3, Mallard 12, Marsh Harrier 4, Merlin 1, Wren 8, Stonechat 3, Lesser Redpoll 25, Reed Bunting 6.

 

Bryan Wainwright 14/12/2016 Wigeon 8, Gadwall 6, Teal 10, Mallard 90, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 21, Goosander 5, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Woodcock 1 Bell's early am, Woodpigeon 220, Magpie 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 3, Blackbird 34, Fieldfare 13, Redwing 2, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 3, Dunnock 3, Tree Sparrow 2 Creyke's Sidings, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 5, Chaffinch 206 from Bell's roost, Goldfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 5, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 10.

 

Martin Warne 12/12/2016  (very foggy with poor visibility) Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 5, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 30, Lesser Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 3.

 

Martin Warne 11/12/2016 Pink-footed Goose 34, Pheasant 25, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1,  Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 1, Coal Tit 1, Fieldfare 8, Redwing 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Tree Sparrow 5, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 30.

 

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner (in part) 09/12/2016 Pheasant 34, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1, Woodcock 1, Stock Dove 16, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 4, Blue Tit 4, Coal Tit 1, Starling 60, Fieldfare 125, Redwing 50, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 1, Lesser Redpoll 4.

 

Steve Hiner 06/12/2016 Merlin 1 Snaith + Cowick, Blue Tit 2, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 12, Robin 2, Lesser Redpoll 25. 

 

Helen Kirk 05/12/2016 Teal 200, Mallard 400, Shoveler 1 male, Goldeneye 2 females, Goosander 5 (2 males), Marsh Harrier 1.

 

Martin Warne 03/12/2016 Wigeon 2, Gadwall 2, Teal 23, Pintail 4 in flight over Green Belt, Shoveler 1, Goldeneye 1 female, Goosander 6, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 1, Black-headed Gull 54, Barn Owl 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Goldcrest 5, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 3, Fieldfare 101, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 40, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 20.

 


Steve Hiner 29/11/2016 Buzzard 1 Snaith + Cowick, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Blackbird 2, Robin 1, Goldfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 12.

 

Steve Hiner, 28/11/2016 Teal 58, Mallard 51, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 7 males Will Pits Scrape, Tawny Owl 1 Creykes, Jay 2, Goldcrest 2, Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 29, Blackbird 3, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, Lesser Redpoll 52 Will Pits Scrape.

 

Martin Warne 28/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 160, Teal 12, Shoveler 2, Goosander 5, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Black-headed Gull 57, Barn Owl 1, Goldcrest 3, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 22, Redwing 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 3, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 14.

 

Rob Watson 27/11/2016 Gadwall 3, Teal 7, Goldeneye 1 female Will Pits Scrape (photo), Goosander 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Crowle, Mistle Thrush 1 defending Hawthorne berries – Crowle, Stonechat 2, Long-tailed Tit 12, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Tree Sparrow 3 Crowle, Goldfinch 30, Lesser Redpoll 120  (large flock in birch trees long road to NE sheds), Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 7.

 

Bryan Wainwright 26/11/2016 Herring Gull 3, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Magpie 3, Starling 230, Blackbird 20, Fieldfare 25, Redwing 33, Robin 3, Dunnock 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 15, Chaffinch 434 from colliery roost, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 8, Lesser Redpoll 2. Roe Deer 3, Fox 1.

 

Peter Hinks et al 27/11/2016  Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 2, 1 male E of blue bridge at dusk, 1 female,  Merlin 1, Woodcock 1, Chiffchaff 1, Fieldfare 50, Stonechat 4, Lesser Redpoll 8, Reed Bunting 5, Red Deer 2, Roe Deer 4.

 

Martin Warne 27/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 500, Teal 11, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Golden Plover 45, Snipe 4, Black-headed Gull 36, Herring Gull 15, Goldcrest 3, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 22, Starling 17, Fieldfare 324, Redwing 10, Mistle Thrush 2, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1 (photos), Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 120, Bullfinch 2.

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 24/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 50, Teal 20, Mallard 30, Goosander 1 male, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 10, Bullfinch 1.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 24/11/2016 Kestrel 1, Redwing 6, Chaffinch 2 (1 RT), Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 6 (2 RT), Linnet 1,

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 23/11/2016 Blackbird 2, Redwing 7, Greenfinch 4 (1 RT), Goldfinch 10 (6 RT).

 

Bryan Wainwright, Janet Canning, Paul Shawcroft and other volunteers 23/11/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 female type W side, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 18, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 1.

 

Tom Lowe 22/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 485, Mallard 34, Grey Partridge 11, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 5, Golden Plover 60, Willow Tit 1, Fieldfare 330, Stonechat 3, Lesser Redpoll 80. 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 19/11/2016 Blackbird 4 (2 RT), Redwing 3, Dunnock 4 (2 RT), Tree Sparrow 1, Goldfinch 12 (7 RT), Reed Bunting 3 (1 RT).

 

Martin Warne 19/11/2016 Whooper Swan 5 at dusk, Pink-footed Goose 400, Teal 12, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Merlin 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 24, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 1, Chiffchaff 1 with Lesser Redpoll, Starling 81, Fieldfare 216, Mistle Thrush 6, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 24, Lesser Redpoll 76, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 13. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 19/11/2016 Black-headed Gull 50, Herring Gull 8, Great Black-backed Gull 13, Woodpigeon 200, Jay 1, Great Tit 3, Wren 1, Blackbird 16, Fieldfare 45, Redwing 13, Mistle Thrush 3, Robin 5, Dunnock 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 29, Chaffinch 438, Goldfinch 11, Lesser Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Heather Procter, Linda & Alan Woodward,  18/11/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 50, Gadwall 10, Teal 10, Mallard 80, Pheasant 25, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Black-headed Gull 4, Common Gull 2, Stock Dove 5, Woodpigeon 30, Barn Owl 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 20, Blue Tit 1, Starling 1, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 2, Goldfinch 18, Lesser Redpoll 20, Reed Bunting 10.

 

David Slack 17/11/2016 Teal 52, Mallard 14, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Herring Gull 120, Jay 1, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 3.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 20, Teal 6, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males), Hen Harrier 1 Green Belt, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Crane 3, Goldcrest 4, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Bearded Tit 1 calling road, Long-tailed Tit 15, Fieldfare 150, Redwing 50, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 24, Reed Bunting 9.

 

Bryan Wainwright 17/11/2016 Teal 62, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1, Black-headed Gull 22, Fieldfare 20, Stonechat 2. Roe Deer 1 male.

 

Lukas Rowe 15/11/2016 Hen Harrier 1 Male Casson’s all day, Merlin 1 female along road.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 15/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 600, Gadwall 10, Teal 200, Mallard 250, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 3 cream-crown, Sparrowhawk 2, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 adult male, Water Rail 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Long-tailed Tit 31, Fieldfare 400, Mistle Thrush 6, Robin 14, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 17, Bullfinch 5, Reed Bunting 11.

 

Tom Lowe 15/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 740, Grey Partridge 6, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Crane 3, Kingfisher 1.

 

Peter Hinks, Brian Smith 15/11/2016 Gadwall 10, Teal 110, Mallard 45, Goosander 6 female, Pheasant 10, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns, Hen Harrier 1 male over Paraffin, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female W Goole Moor, Peregrine 1 male W Goole Moor, Black-headed Gull 25, Fieldfare 80, Stonechat 11, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Reed Bunting 3.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 14/11/2016 Blue Tit 3 (2 RT), Great Tit 4 (3 RT), Blackbird 3, Redwing 3, Chaffinch, Greenfinch 7 (4 RT), Goldfinch 34 (18 RT), Tree Sparrow 8, Lesser Redpoll 1, Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 14 (3 RT).

 

Martin Warne 14/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 150, Teal 7, Marsh Harrier 3, Merlin 1, Water Rail 2, Woodcock 1, Snipe 1, Goldcrest 10, Skylark 3, Long-tailed Tit 3, Wren 18, Starling 3, Fieldfare 392 most at dusk, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 51, Lesser Redpoll 18, Reed Bunting 6, November Moth 2, Roe Deer 7 (photo x2).

 

 

Rob Watson 13/11/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 20, Shoveler 2, Goosander 5 (4 males), Little Grebe 1, Red Kite 1 midday low from north soaring over southern edge of moors and then off south (photo), Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 3 (2 Will Pits ride), Long-tailed Tit 25, Starling 120 Crowle Moor, Fieldfare 7, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Lesser Redpoll 70, Reed Bunting 12.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright (in part) 13/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 150, Greylag Goose (domestic) 78, Teal 60,  Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 immature/female (photos MW), Water Rail 1, Lapwing 26, Black-headed Gull 6, Common Gull 2, Herring Gull 7, Barn Owl 1, Jay 1, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Skylark 3, Long-tailed Tit 2, Starling 3, Fieldfare 5, Redwing 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 4, Tree Sparrow 3 Swinefleet gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 20, Lesser Redpoll 7, Reed Bunting 10. Roe Deer 2.

 

 

Bryan Wainwright, Martin Warne (in part) 13/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 50, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Teal 60, Mallard 20, Shoveler 3, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 immature/female, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 26, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 10, Common Gull 2, Herring Gull 15, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Barn Owl 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Skylark 5, Long-tailed Tit 6, Starling 50, Blackbird 5, Fieldfare 5, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 1, Tree Sparrow 3 Swinefleet gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 10, Meadow Pipit 4, Water Pipit 1 (possibly briefly seen but flew before conclusive), Goldfinch 20, Reed Bunting 10. Roe Deer 6.

 

Martin Warne 12/11/2016 Mute Swan 2 over, Whooper Swan 9, Pink-footed Goose 960, Shelduck 1 onto floods, Teal 40, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 female, Sparrowhawk 1 bathing Fisons Rd, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 3, Lapwing 76, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 30, Herring Gull 49, Great Black-backed Gull 23, Barn Owl 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Green Woodpecker 1 Will Pits Wood, Jay 1, Goldcrest 2, Great Tit 3, Long-tailed Tit 6, Starling 84, Fieldfare 68, Redwing 1, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 21, Meadow Pipit 28, Water Pipit 1 on floods W side, scope views (BPW, MW), Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 3, Roe Deer 3, Red Deer 5, Red Fox 1. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 12/11/2016 Mute Swan 2 over, Whooper Swan 9 Woodside then N, Pink-footed Goose 9, Greylag Goose (domestic) 58, Shelduck 1 onto floods, Mallard 90, Marsh Harrier 4, Water Rail 3, Lapwing 2, Snipe 4, Black-headed Gull 2, Herring Gull 49, Great Black-backed Gull 23, Barn Owl 1, Starling 4, Fieldfare 63, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 28, Water Pipit 1 heard and seen flying away yesterday, today down on floods W side, scope views (BPW, MW), Bullfinch 1. Roe Deer 2.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 11/11/2016 Blackcap 1, Blackbird 3 (1 RT), Redwing 1, Chaffinch 2 (1 RT), Greenfinch 7 (3 RT), Goldfinch 11 (6 RT), Reed Bunting 5.

 

Helen Kirk 11/11/2016 Marsh Harrier 4 maybe 5, at least 2 to roost, Water Rail 4, Stonechat 4.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 11/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 70, Greylag Goose (domestic) 500, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 2, Teal 100, Mallard 70, Shoveler 3, Common Scoter 1 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 9, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Merlin 1, Water Rail 1, Snipe 1, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 4, Cetti’s Warbler 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain, Will Pits, Long-tailed Tit 6, Fieldfare 3, Stonechat 7, Goldfinch 6, Bullfinch 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner 11/11/2016 WeBs Pink-footed Goose 460, Shelduck 1, Teal 97, Mallard 227, Cormorant 3 south over Paraffin, Grey Heron 2 Thorne Waste Drain, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1 Pit Tip, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 male, New Moor, Water Rail 5, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Woodcock 1 Green Belt, Snipe 13, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Jay 3, Rook 1, Carrion Crow 10, Goldcrest 19, Blue Tit 7, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 5 Bells, Willow Tit 3 (1 Will Pits, 2 Bell's), Skylark 12, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 1 Will Pits, Blackbird 8, Redwing 4, Robin 1, Stonechat 5, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 12, Water Pipit 1 heard 3 times and seen flying away W side (BPW) 2nd Record Thorne Moors, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 80, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 8. Roe Deer 3, Red Deer 5. Adder 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner 10/11/2016 Teal 20, Mallard 50, Grey Partridge 5 Priory Farm, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard, Peregrine 2 male and female W side, Water Rail, Lapwing 32, Woodcock 1 Snaith & Cowick Moor, Snipe, Goldcrest 4, Willow Tit 1 Snaith & Cowick Moor, Goldfinch 36, Lesser Redpoll 60. Roe Deer 6, Red Deer 5.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 08/11/2016 Blackbird 1, Redwing 2, Robin 5 (4 RT), Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 3 (1 RT), Greenfinch 26 (3 RT), Goldfinch 30 (10 RT), Lesser Redpoll 14 (1 Control), Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 6.

 

Steve Hiner 08/11/2016 Teal 52, Mallard 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Woodcock 1, Short-eared Owl 1 Snaith & Cowick, Jay 2, Goldcrest 2, Wren 7, Fieldfare 195, Redwing 4, Stonechat 1, Goldfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 27, Reed Bunting 2.

 

David Blackham, Simon Denton 08/11/2016 Hen Harrier 1 male, Water Rail 1.

 

Tom Lowe 08/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 710, Teal 11, Mallard 12, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 2 male & female, Merlin 1 female, Lapwing 290, Ruff 1, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Cetti’s Warbler 2 singing at pump and Goole Moor N edge, Fieldfare 400, Stonechat 3, Lesser Redpoll 30, Bullfinch 1; female Northern Bullfinch giving trumpet call Bank Top, Goole Moor.

 

David Slack 08/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 36, Canada Goose 2, Teal 42, Mallard 8, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Black-headed Gull 8, Herring Gull 42, Wren 6, Fieldfare 36, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Goldfinch 75, Reed Bunting 8. Roe Deer 3.

 

Steve Hiner 07/11/2016 Mute Swan 1 juv north over moor, Pink-footed Goose 250, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, west floods, Buzzard 1, Fieldfare 112, Robin 1, Lesser Redpoll 23.

 

Bryan Wainwright 06/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 4, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Wigeon 5, Gadwall 7, Teal 20, Mallard 30, Shoveler 8, Goldeneye 1 female type Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female W side, Moorhen 3, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 6, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Herring Gull 22, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Blackbird 4, Dunnock 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Goldfinch 22, Lesser Redpoll 30, Bullfinch 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright 05/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 13, Greylag Goose (domestic) 50, Wigeon 7, Gadwall 6, Teal 70, Mallard 180, Shoveler 6, Goldeneye 1 female type Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 2 a pair Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male floods 15.40, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 male W side, Black-headed Gull 72, Common Gull 6, Goldcrest 2, Starling 450, Fieldfare 600, Redwing 10, Stonechat 3, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 2.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright in part 06/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 4, Greylag Goose (domestic) 24, Teal 40, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1, Water Rail 1, Snipe 3, Black-headed Gull 7, Common Gull 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Herring Gull 6, Collared Dove 4, Barn Owl 1, Jay 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Starling 400, Fieldfare 40, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Lesser Redpoll 30, Bullfinch 1, Roe Deer 2.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright, Bill Priestley in part 05/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 60, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 33, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 100, Short-eared Owl 1, Goldcrest 4, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1 singing Will Pits Wood, Starling 150, Fieldfare 493, Redwing 3, Stonechat 5, Lesser Redpoll 5, Bullfinch 1, Rhododendron Leafhopper 3, Common Darter 4.

 

Helen Kirk 03/11/2016 Pink-footed Goose 80, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Short-eared Owl 3 in view at once, Fieldfare 20.

 

Bryan Wainwright 02/11/2016 Whooper Swan 18 W side floods, Pink-footed Goose 42, Teal 150, Mallard 100, Marsh Harrier 3, Stonechat 3, Siskin 2, Lesser Redpoll 50, Bullfinch 3.

 

Lukas Rowe 01/11/2016 Whooper Swan 4, Hen Harrier 1 male Casson's Marsh.

 

Tom Lowe 01/11/2016 Whooper Swan 66 SE between 08.30 and 10.30, Bean Goose (Tundra) 2 adults Goole Fields (photos), Pink-footed Goose 1070, Mallard 72, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 3, Peregrine 2, Crane 3, Lapwing 220, Starling 4500.

 

 

Steve Hiner 01/11/2016 Whooper Swan 17 North over New Moor, Mallard 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail West Floods, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 female over Johnson's Wood, Crane 4 East over Snaith & Cowick, Jack Snipe 1 Black Water Dyke east of Snaith & Cowick, Snipe 1, Little Owl 1 Creykes sidings old peat works, Fieldfare 7, Stonechat 1, Grey Wagtail 1 Snaith & Cowick, Lesser Redpoll 5, Reed Bunting 4.

 


Lukas Rowe 31/10/2016 Merlin 1 W side.

 

Steve Hiner 31/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 65, Crane 4 Top House, Goldcrest 9 Snaith & Cowick, Willow Tit 2 Snaith & Cowick, Blackbird 7 Snaith & Cowick.

 

David Slack 31/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 475, Teal 95, Mallard 86, Marsh Harrier 6, Merlin 1, Moorhen 4, Crane 2, Lapwing 25, Snipe 8, Fieldfare 125, Goldfinch 3, Reed Bunting 4.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 31/10/2016 Goldcrest 1, Fieldfare 1, Song Thrush 1, Tree Sparrow 9, Linnet 3, Lesser Redpoll 5, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 91 (2 RT), Goldfinch 35 (7 RT), Reed Bunting 20 (4 RT).

 

Bryan Wainwright 31/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 350, Teal 80, Marsh Harrier 5, Lapwing 120, Snipe 8, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 2, Skylark 8, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 30/10/2016 Whooper Swan 15 E over Will Pits, Pink-footed Goose 1000, Gadwall 5, Teal 300, Mallard 50, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 2, Crane 3 or more heard, Lapwing 100, Snipe 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 56, Herring Gull 100, Great Black-backed Gull 12, Short-eared Owl 1 W side dusk, Carrion Crow 20, Bearded Tit 3 midway along E-W road, Long-tailed Tit 7, Fieldfare 500, Redwing 20, Robin 2, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 8, Linnet 18, Lesser Redpoll 10, Roe Deer 1, Red Deer 6.

 

Rob Watson 29/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 90, Teal 60, Pintail 8 Will Pits Scrape then off W, Tufted Duck 3, Common Scoter 2 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 40, Fieldfare 200, Stonechat 2, Lesser Redpoll 120, Red Admiral 1.

 

Martin Warne, Bill Priestley (in part) 29/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 373, Wigeon 2, Pintail 2 male & female, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 3, Crane 4 in flight 15:30, Lapwing 130, Snipe 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 10, Goldcrest 10, Coal Tit 2, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top & WPS, Skylark 7, Cetti’s Warbler 2 calling GMT & Crowle Moor North, Long-tailed Tit 16, Starling 210, Fieldfare 284, Redwing 3, Stonechat 5, Meadow Pipit 28, Lesser Redpoll 77, Bullfinch 2. Red Admiral 1, Comma 1, Common Darter 6, Hornet 1, Black Darter 1. Photos (MW): Rhododendron Leafhopper (2), Candlesnuff fungus (2).

 

 

 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm and Creyke’s Gate 29/10/2016 Goldcrest 4, Great Tit 1, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 1, Redwing 1, Robin 2, Dunnock 2, Tree Sparrow 2, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright 29/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 1100, Gadwall 5, Mallard 180, Pintail 5 with 1 male, Tufted Duck 3, Common Scoter 2 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 over Mill Drain Marsh very low 17.35, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Water Rail 3, Crane 4 mobile, Lapwing 54, Jack Snipe 1 pit tip, excellent views flushed a short way twice, Snipe 5, Black-headed Gull 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 8 to roost floods, Herring Gull 165 to roost floods, Yellow-legged Gull 1 to roost floods, Great Black-backed Gull 32 to roost floods, Woodpigeon 600, Magpie 3, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 600, Goldcrest 2, Wren 2, Starling 600 dusk Woodside, Blackbird 19, Fieldfare 500, Redwing 60, Mistle Thrush 3, Robin 10, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 150, Brambling 1 heard Will Pits, Greenfinch 15 from roost colliery area, Greenfinch 15 from roost colliery area, Goldfinch 8, Siskin 1, Linnet 60, Lesser Redpoll 20, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright 28/10/2016 Whooper Swan 4 going E, Pink-footed Goose 800, Pintail 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Common Scoter 2 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male distantly over Mill Drain Marsh Blue Bridge to roost, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Crane 4 mobile, Lapwing 35, Snipe 1, Herring Gull 71, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Short-eared Owl 1 W side, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump, Stonechat 1.

 

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner in part 28/10/2016 Whooper Swan 4 in flight, Pink-footed Goose c1000, Teal 200, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Golden Plover 1, Lapwing 100, Snipe 3, Barn Owl 1, Tawny Owl 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Jay 2, Goldcrest 5, Skylark 5, Long-tailed Tit 10, Starling 100, Fieldfare 220, Redwing 25, Stonechat 6, Meadow Pipit 12, Goldfinch 30, Lesser Redpoll 59, Bullfinch 5, Hornet 1, Rhododendron Leafhopper 16, Migrant Hawker 1, November Moth 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 27/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 100, Gadwall 8, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Crane 6 adults from N over w side of floods, 2 dropped at S bend other 4 on over Paraffin area, Lapwing 58, Blue Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 8, Blackbird 5, Fieldfare 300, Redwing 7, Stonechat 3, Chaffinch 3, Lesser Redpoll 24, Bullfinch 4.

 

Bryan Wainwright 26/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 200, Cormorant 1 from N landed W side floods, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male going E Shearburn & Pitts Drain 13.10, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Lapwing 23, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 15, Cetti’s Warbler 1 Goole Moor Tram at Bank Top, Chiffchaff 1, Starling 80, Fieldfare 180, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Brambling 2 males Will Pits Scrape, Lesser Redpoll 12, Bullfinch 4, Yellowhammer 1, 12 Roe Deer 5, 11 Red Deer 5 Will Pits, 20 Wood Mouse 1 in pump housing Goole Moor Tram at Bank Top.

 

Peter Hinks, Peter Kendall, Barry Thompson  26/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 50, Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Wigeon 2, Gadwall 15, Teal 110, Mallard 25, Pintail 3 (1 male), Shoveler 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 7 (2 male), Sparrowhawk 1 male, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 W Goole Moor, Peregrine 1 male Snaith & Cowick Moor, Crane 2, Snipe 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Fieldfare 500, Redwing 25, Stonechat 7, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Lesser Redpoll 20, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 8. Roe Deer 2, Reeve’s Muntjac 1 Snaith & Cowick Moor.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 25/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 320, Wigeon 3, Gadwall 2, Teal 500, Mallard 50, Pintail 4, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 110, Goldcrest 11, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 2, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 10, Starling 600, Fieldfare 150, Redwing 60, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 8, Meadow Pipit 1, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 12, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 32.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 25/10/2016 Goldcrest 3, Redwing 2, Greenfinch 9 (1 RT), Goldfinch 4 (3 RT), Reed Bunting 6.

 

Bryan Wainwright 25/10/2016 Sparrowhawk 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 1, Fieldfare 10, Redwing 20.

 

Tom Lowe 24/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 1300, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male Goole Fields, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 4, Merlin 2 (male Goole Moor, female Goole Fields), Crane 3, Lapwing 155, Black-headed Gull 120, Lesser Black-backed Gull 30, Herring Gull 40, Yellow-legged Gull 5, Caspian Gull 1 adult, Great Black-backed Gull 7, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Fieldfare 600, Stonechat 6, Lesser Redpoll 80 Goole Moor.

 

Rob Watson 23/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 400, Common Scoter 1 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 5 (1 female), Kestrel 2, Crane 2 heard, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Treecreeper 1 Will Pits, Stonechat 1 road near Blue bridge, Tree Sparrow 12 Crowle Moor, Lesser Redpoll 250.

 

Bryan Wainwright 23/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 600, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 1, Crane 7 (3 Goole Fields, 4 together flying over W side), Snipe 5, Black-headed Gull 32, Mediterranean Gull 1 first winter E side Goole Fields with Black-heads, Common Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Herring Gull 138, Great Black-backed Gull 54, Carrion Crow 120, Cetti’s Warbler 1 showing very well and singing near pump, Starling 80 E at sunset, Fieldfare 140, Red Deer 1 Female N of Crowle Moor, Roe Deer 5.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 22/10/2016 Great Tit 2 (1 RT), Long-tailed Tit 9, Wren 2, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 2, Tree Sparrow 3, Greenfinch 10 (1 RT), Goldfinch 5 (3 RT), Lesser Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 10 (1 RT).

 

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk, Jason King 21/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 710, Wigeon 2, Gadwall 7, Teal 127, Pintail 1 female, Shoveler 2, Common Scoter 2 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male Fison's Road N 11.00, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Merlin 1 female, Peregrine 2 male and female, Water Rail 3, Crane 9 mobile around site, Lapwing 172, Snipe 10, Barn Owl 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 6, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Skylark 5, Starling 226, Fieldfare 330, Redwing 106, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 20, Lesser Redpoll 84, Bullfinch 5. Also Red Deer 8, Roe Deer 4. Hornet 11, Red Admiral 1. Photos (MW): Araneus marmoreus var. pyramidatus, Hornet.

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 21/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 600, Gadwall 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Merlin 1 on peat W side, Water Rail 1, Crane 2, Snipe 6, Herring Gull 59, Herring Gull 14, Great Black-backed Gull 36, Barn Owl 1 W side, Fieldfare 84.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Bill Priestley 22/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 1200, Gadwall 5, Teal 150, Mallard 80, Pintail 2 male and female Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 28, Tufted Duck 1, Common Scoter 2 juveniles Will Pits Scrape, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 W side, Water Rail 2, Crane 3 Goole Fields, Snipe 6, Black-headed Gull 280, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Herring Gull 50, Great Black-backed Gull 10, Barn Owl 1 W side, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 20, Goldcrest 1, Bearded Tit 1 Blackwater Dike at 1000 Acre Tram, Starling 10, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 300, Redwing 10, Robin 4, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 41 flock pit tip, Chaffinch 125 from roost colliery area, Goldfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 22, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 21/10/2016 Blue Tit 1, Redwing 2, Robin 5 (1 RT), Dunnock 5 (1 RT), Tree Sparrow 3, Brambling 3, Greenfinch 41 (1 RT), Goldfinch 11 (2 RT), Lesser Redpoll 3, Reed Bunting 15.

 

Bill Priestley 20/10/2016 Mute Swan 1 juvenile, Whooper Swan 6 inc. 4 adults and 2 young, Pink-footed Goose 1000, Wigeon 7, Common Scoter 1, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Bearded Tit 2, Willow Tit 1, Fieldfare 30, Redwing 60, Stonechat 4, Goldcrest 6, Lesser Redpoll 80.

 

Bryan Wainwright 20/10/2016 Whooper Swan 34 on floods near Paraffin before off E later about 10 came from S dropped onto main floods to rooost, Pink-footed Goose 200, Mallard 10, Shoveler 8, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male hunting Green Belt floods from 17.50, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Crane 2 over W side dusk, Lapwing 8, Snipe 8, Little Owl 1 ruins Creyke's Sidings dusk, Starling 30, Fieldfare 80. Red Deer 1 male heard W side.

 

Martin Warne 19/10/2016  Pink-footed Goose 1143, Canada Goose 6, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Grey Plover 1 calling flying West - East, Snipe 3, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 2, Fieldfare 161, Stonechat 4, Linnet 9, Lesser Redpoll 2.

 

Tom Lowe 18/10/2016 Bean Goose (Tundra) 3 With 2 adults and juvenile Goole Fields then to Goole Moor to roost, Pink-footed Goose 1240 left roost, White-fronted Goose (European) 8 (2 families of 4) Goole Fields then to Goole Moor to roost, Crane 6, Starling 2000.

 

 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 17/10/2016 Mute Swan 1 over floods W dawn, Pink-footed Goose 453, Greylag Goose (domestic) 27, Wigeon 9, Teal 176, Mallard 200, Pintail 7 with 1 male rest imm/female Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 11, Tufted Duck 5, Common Scoter 1 immature Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 4, Water Rail 1, Crane 4 W side going N, Lapwing 10, Greenshank 1, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 4, Goldcrest 4, Swallow 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram (pump), Long-tailed Tit 10, Chiffchaff 2, Starling 26, Fieldfare 12, Redwing 18, Robin 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 20, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Red Deer 4 with 3 hinds 1 stag W end Goole Moor Tram, Roe Deer 8.

 

Janet Canning 17/10/2016 Jay 1.

 

Steve Hiner 17/10/2016 Teal 131, Mallard 31 23 W P Scrape all rest South side of moor, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1, Lapwing 2, Snipe 3, Jay 2, Swallow 1, Wren 1, Robin 1, Goldfinch 89 (85 Creyke’s, 4 W Pits).

 

David Blackham 17/10/2016 Bearded Tit 4 E-W stretch limestone road.

 

Bryan Wainwright 16/10/2016 Mute Swan 1 over floods E evening, Pink-footed Goose 350, Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Wigeon 1, Pintail 1 imm/female Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 6, Common Scoter 1 immature Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 10, Cormorant 1 S over Will Pits, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 male low E over Mill Drain Marsh and Woodside 17.50, Buzzard 1, Merlin 1 over Mill Drain Marsh, Crane 2 W side to Priory fields, Golden Plover 60, Lapwing 169, Black-headed Gull 270, Common Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5, Herring Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 20, Little Owl 1 Priory Farm, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Bearded Tit 2 male and female showing well Blue Bridge (Middle Moor Tram at road), Skylark 52, Long-tailed Tit 20, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 4, Starling 550, Fieldfare 167, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 20, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Chaffinch 40, Goldfinch 9, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 109, Bullfinch 2, Roe Deer 3.

 

Bryan Wainwright 15/10/2016 Wigeon 3, Teal 80, Mallard 100, Pintail 2, Tufted Duck 2, Common Scoter 2 Will Pits Scrape, Grey Partridge 7 Priory Farm field, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Merlin 1 Bank Top, Goole Moor chased Skylark without luck, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 126, Greenshank 1, Black-headed Gull 44, Bearded Tit 10 new Maximum count, midway along E-W section limestone road landed in reeds, where seen and heard then flew E calling, Skylark 4, Chiffchaff 1, Starling 80, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Siskin 2, Lesser Redpoll 1. Red Deer 4 hinds W end Shoulder o’ Mutton Tram in fog.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 15/10/2016 Jay 1, Blackbird 3 (1 RT), Redwing 4, Dunnock 1, Tree Sparrow 10 (2 RT 1 Control), Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 18, Goldfinch 17 (10 RT), Lesser Redpoll 6, Reed Bunting 15. 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 14/10/2016 Great Tit 2 (1), Wren 1, Blackbird 3 (2), Redwing 1, Dunnock 4, House Sparrow 1, Tree Sparrow 6, Chaffinch 4, Greenfinch 28, Goldfinch 25 (13), Lesser Redpoll 3, Reed Bunting 3.

 

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 14/10/2016 Mute Swan 1 juvenile across moor, Pink-footed Goose 1843, Wigeon 50, Gadwall 5, Pintail 5, Common Scoter 2 immatures Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Water Rail 3, Golden Plover 7, Lapwing 266, Greenshank 1 (HK), Snipe 27, Black-headed Gull 155, Barn Owl 1, Tawny Owl 1 calling, Short-eared Owl 1 as below, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Skylark 12, Swallow 2, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 3, Starling 320, Fieldfare 8, Redwing 33, Stonechat 8, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Lesser Redpoll 25, Bullfinch 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright 14/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 1300, Pintail 4 W side, Common Scoter 2 immatures Will Pits scrape, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Water Rail 1, Crane 2, Snipe 4, Black-headed Gull 20, Lesser Black-backed Gull 55, Herring Gull 20, Great Black-backed Gull 4, Short-eared Owl 1 W side floods to Paraffin area at dusk, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Swallow 1, Chiffchaff 1, Treecreeper 1, Fieldfare 4, Redwing 10, Bullfinch 3.

 

Martin Warne, Jason King 13/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 950, Marsh Harrier 7, Hen Harrier 1 female, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 3, Golden Plover 300, Lapwing 120, Snipe 18, Black-headed Gull 11, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Barn Owl 1, Jay 2, Jackdaw 5, Goldcrest 2, Skylark 5, Swallow 18, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 5, Starling 139, Fieldfare 157, Redwing 6, Stonechat 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 24, Goldfinch 33, Lesser Redpoll 96, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 6, Red Deer 13, Roe Deer 3.

 

Tom Lowe 12/10/2016 Mute Swan 1 adult S, Pink-footed Goose 1240 left roost, Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Wigeon 12, Teal 250, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 5, Merlin 1, Peregrine 2, Water Rail 1, Crane 3, Golden Plover 25, Lapwing 70, Greenshank 1, Snipe 4, Black-headed Gull 180, Mediterranean Gull 1 adult Goole Fields, Lesser Black-backed Gull 80, Herring Gull 22, Yellow-legged Gull 8, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Jay 3, Rook 170, Goldcrest 5, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 10, Fieldfare 9, Redwing 14, Stonechat 5, Wheatear 1, Lesser Redpoll 40. Red Deer 17, Roe Deer 8.

 

Martin Warne, 12/10/2016 Mute Swan 1 adult flying South, Pink-footed Goose 650, Wigeon 5, Teal 146, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 25, Greenshank 1, Snipe 7,  Black-headed Gull 11, Green Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Rook 3, Goldcrest 5, Skylark 6, Swallow 66, Fieldfare 48, Redwing 10, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 38, Lesser Redpoll 22, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 2, Red Deer 1, Roe Deer 2.

 

David Slack 12/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 115, Teal 35, Mallard 85, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 2 male and female, Kestrel 3, Lapwing 135, Snipe 4, Skylark 1, Fieldfare 24, Goldfinch 32, Reed Bunting 5.

 

James Hinchliffe 12/10/2016 Snipe 40 from Priory Farm stubble field to Paraffin area.

 

Bryan Wainwright 12/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 500, Marsh Harrier 2, Fieldfare 1, Stonechat 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 11/10/2016, Mute Swan 2, Pink-footed Goose 900 at least, Marsh Harrier 4, Brambling 1 see with other birders Creyke’s.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 11/10/2016 Mute Swan 2, Pink-footed Goose 1170, Gadwall, Teal 350, Shoveler 17, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 male), Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Buzzard 3, Peregrine 1, Lapwing 23, Snipe 9, Goldcrest 5, Skylark 11, Swallow 3, House Martin 25, Yellow-browed Warbler 1 Will Pits S side call only (WHP only), Fieldfare 2, Redwing 84, Stonechat 8, Brambling 1 see with other birders Creyke’s, Lesser Redpoll 2.

 

Tom Lowe, Goole Fields 11/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 1180, Lesser Black-backed Gull 45, Herring Gull 14, Yellow-legged Gull 7, Great Black-backed Gull 1.

 

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner in part 11/10/2016 Mute Swan 1 juvenile West side Pools, Pink-footed Goose 1535, Canada Goose 49, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 2 male and female, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female, Water Rail 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 19, Collared Dove 1, Jay 1, Goldcrest 6, Skylark 5, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 16, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 30, Lesser Redpoll 7, Reed Bunting 4, Red Deer 2, Roe Deer 1, Small Copper 1.

 

Nigel & Andrea Rees 10/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose c1000, Teal 140, Shoveler 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Lapwing 26, Snipe 5, Collared Dove 4, Barn Owl 1, Goldcrest 3, Skylark 10, Swallow 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1 Singing South of pump, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 1, Treecreeper 1, Redwing 40, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 8, Lesser Redpoll 75 Will Pits, Reed Bunting 2. Hornet 1, Comma 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright 09/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 500 at least, Teal 80, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 4, Snipe 3, Black-headed Gull 18, Lesser Black-backed Gull 7, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jackdaw 2 S along Swinefleet Warping Drain, Goldcrest 3, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 4, Skylark 12, Swallow 4, Long-tailed Tit 22, Chiffchaff 6, Redwing 3, Robin 10, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 20, Chaffinch 10, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 52, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 6, Red Deer 1 several males heard Will Pits, Roe Deer 3.

 

Rob Watson 09/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 1000 male over floods early am, Teal 200, Pintail 2 Will Pits Scrape (photo), Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Willow Tit 1 Crowle Moor, Redwing 8, Lesser Redpoll 20, Red Deer 1 several males heard Will Pits.

 

Simon Pilling, 09/10/2016, Hen Harrier 1 male over floods early am.

 

Bryan Wainwright 08/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 1000 at least, many coming in all time, difficult to count as skeins all over, Greylag Goose (domestic) 70 at least, Canada Goose 29 at least, Wigeon, Teal 172, Mallard 57, Pintail 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 20, Great White Egret 1 going NE over E side Goole Moor before turning E and over old Swinefleet Mill, good long views, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 6, Crane 5, Lapwing 70, Green Sandpiper 1, Snipe 19, Black-headed Gull 10, Woodpigeon 40, Magpie 1, Jay 4, Jackdaw 2, Carrion Crow 30, Goldcrest 6, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 5, Willow Tit 3 singles along Will Pits section of Swinefleet Warping Drain, Skylark 17, Swallow 12, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram sang 3 times at long intervals, Long-tailed Tit 12, Chiffchaff 3, Wren 9, Starling 1, Blackbird 6, Fieldfare 4, Redwing 71, Robin 23, Stonechat 5, Wheatear 1, Dunnock 4, House Sparrow 20 Creyke’s Sidings, Grey Wagtail 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain at Goole Moor Tram, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 9, Chaffinch 8, Goldfinch 10, Siskin 4 Will Pits, Lesser Redpoll 47, Bullfinch 4, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 14, Roe Deer 6.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 08/10/2016 Great Tit 2, Blackbird 2, Robin 4 (1 RT), Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 13, Goldfinch 24 (6 RT), Reed Bunting 5.

 

Helen Kirk 07/10/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 25, Teal 30, Mallard 75, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Buzzard 2, Merlin 1 female, Snipe 6.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Helen Kirk (in part) 07/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 500, Wigeon 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 44, Tawny Owl 1 Will Pits, Swallow 1, Goldfinch 30, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 20, Bullfinch 1.

 

Martin Warne 06/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose c500, Wigeon 7, Gadwall 14, Teal 410, Mallard 250, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Water Rail 3, Snipe 8, Jay 1, Goldcrest 5, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 14, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 2, Redwing 4, Meadow Pipit 42, Lesser Redpoll 25, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 12, Hornet 11, Red Admiral 3.

 

Bev Baxter ringing 06/10/2016 Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 1, Wren 1, Robin 3 (2 RT), Dunnock 1 (RT).

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 06/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 300, Gadwall 4, Teal 400, Mallard 400, Shoveler 3, Marsh Harrier 5 (1 male), Hen Harrier 2 male and ringtail, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 8, Goldcrest 7, Willow Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 3, Meadow Pipit 6, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 56.

 

Bryan Wainwright, David Blackham 06/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 100, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Goldcrest 2.

 

Tom & Janet Jackson 06/10/2016 Crane 2 adult S, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 3.

 

Tom Lowe, Goole Fields 05/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 405 of which 140 fed Goole Fields rest roost Goole Moor, 110 flew E, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Golden Plover 32, Lapwing 40, Lesser Black-backed Gull 75, Herring Gull 6, Yellow-legged Gull 9, Tawny Owl 1 calling dusk, Redwing 5 W.

 

Bryan Wainwright 05/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 130, Golden Plover 1 over calling, Snipe 2, Fieldfare 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Kestrel 2, Stonechat 1, Linnet 2.

 

Martin Warne 05/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 150, Teal 121, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 5, Jay 2, Skylark 2, Fieldfare 1 West side Pools briefly, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Red Admiral 1.

 

Tom & Janet Jackson 04/10/2016 Pheasant 10 adult S, Crane 2, Snipe 4, Stonechat 5, Meadow Pipit 2. Red Deer heard, Roe Deer 4, Fox 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 04/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 170, Mallard 10, Peregrine 1 adult male W side, Stonechat 1, Red Deer 1 hind Swinefleet & Reedness fields.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 04/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 250, Gadwall 4, Teal 600, Mallard 102, Shoveler 65, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 4, Lapwing 30, Ruff 2, Dunlin 1, Tawny Owl 1 Will Pits, Magpie 9, Jay 2, Goldcrest 4, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 11, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Redwing 2, Stonechat 5, Meadow Pipit 5, Goldfinch 4, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 40.

 

Martin Warne 04/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 380, Canada Goose 101, Wigeon 14, Teal 330, Shoveler 9, Tufted Duck 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier ringtail 1,  Sparrowhawk 2, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Lapwing 16, Ringed Plover 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 18, Stock Dove 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Goldcrest 2, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 50, Swallow 1, Chiffchaff 2, Treecreeper 1, Stonechat 1, Tree Sparrow 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 12, Goldfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 3, Hornet 2.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 03/10/2016 Goldcrest 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Dunnock 1, Tree Sparrow 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 52 (15 RT), Reed Bunting 5 (1 RT).

 

Tom Lowe, Goole Fields 30/09/2016 Pink-footed Goose 120, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Golden Plover 2, Lapwing 85, Ruff 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 85, Herring Gull 6, Yellow-legged Gull 9, Caspian Gull 2 adults.

 

Peter Hinks 02/10/2016 Pink-footed Goose 395 105 settled Goole moor west, 290 on to moor over Will Pits, Greylag Goose (domestic) 80, Teal 50, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 35, [Herring Gull 23, Yellow-legged Gull 5, Great Black-backed Gull 2: gulls just N of recording area], Long-tailed Tit 35 W of Will Pits, Wren 6. Red Deer 9 hinds Goole Moor.

 

Bryan Wainwright 02/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 311, Wigeon 4, Gadwall 2, Teal 300, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 2, Golden Plover 2 over calling, Snipe 7, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 6, Goldcrest 2, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Skylark 17, Long-tailed Tit 14, Chiffchaff 7, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 2, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 3. Red Deer 1 female Will Pits, Grey Squirrel 1 Will Pits, Water Vole 1 Mill Drain, Will Pits.

 

Bernard and Maureen Featherstone 01/10/2016 Redwing 10.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 01/10/2016 Goldcrest 1, House Sparrow 1, Reed Bunting 16 (1 RT), Tree Sparrow 17, Meadow Pipit 17, Greenfinch 3 (1 RT), Goldfinch 84 (10 RT).

 

Bryan Wainwright 01/10/2016, Pink-footed Goose 23, Teal 70, Mallard 10, Marsh Harrier 1, Moorhen 1, Snipe 18, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Skylark 4, Swallow 10, Chiffchaff 2, Wren 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Bullfinch 2, Red Deer 1 Stag roaring Will Pits Grass Snake 1 NE shed, Common Lizard 1 NE shed.

 


Tom Lowe 29/09/2016 Pink-footed Goose 4, Wigeon 15, Teal 370, Mallard 4, Shoveler 24, Little Egret 1 Goole Fields, Marsh Harrier 7, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Hobby 2, Peregrine 2, Lapwing 67, Ringed Plover 2, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 240, Herring Gull 2, Yellow-legged Gull 23, Caspian Gull (photo) 1 adult Goole Fields, Kingfisher (photo) 1 Goole Fields, Rook 200 Goole Fields, Great Tit 12, Coal Tit 2, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Goole Moor, Long-tailed Tit 32, Chiffchaff 12, Corn Bunting 4.

 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 29/09/2016, Teal 100, Mallard 150, Shoveler 7, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Peregrine 2 adult male and  female W side Goole Moor, Moorhen 1, Greenshank 1, Woodcock 1 Green Belt, Snipe 1, Stock Dove 8, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Goldcrest 2, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Swallow 6, Chiffchaff 3, Treecreeper 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Meadow Pipit 5, Wood Mouse 1 dead on W side Goole Moor Tram, Adder 1 Large female New Cut just S of Canal Tow Path. Butterflies: Comma 2, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 1, Large White 1.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 29/09/2016 Gadwall 3, Teal 350, Mallard 112, Pintail 15, Shoveler 9, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, Lapwing 31, Greenshank 1, Snipe 5, Jay 2, Swallow 20, House Martin 100, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 19, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 20, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 9.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 27/09/2016 Teal 200, Mallard 80, Pintail 12 Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 male), Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 4, Ringed Plover 3, Snipe 2, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 4, Goldcrest 4, Great Tit 7, Skylark 3, Swallow 100, House Martin 500 A NEW MAXIMUM, Long-tailed Tit 17, Chiffchaff 21, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Bullfinch 6, Reed Bunting 7.

 

Martin Warne 28/09/2016 Pink-footed Goose 48, Teal 368, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 12, Ringed Plover 3, Ruff 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 18, Jay 2, Goldcrest 4, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 5, Swallow 8, Chiffchaff 5, Treecreeper 1, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 23, Lesser Redpoll 3, Hornet 5, Common Lizard 14 (photo).

 

Martin Warne, Jason King 27/09/2016 Wigeon 4, Teal 330, Mallard 189, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Partridge 1 Goole Fields, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 8, Sparrowhawk 1 (JK), Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1, Golden Plover c300 South, Ringed Plover 3, Greenshank 3, Snipe 12, Black-headed Gull 4, Collared Dove 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Jay 3, Goldcrest 3, Skylark 12, Swallow 105, House Martin 80, Long-tailed Tit 20, Chiffchaff 5, Stonechat 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 10, Goldfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 3, Roe Deer 3, Hornet 9.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Peter C. Roworth and others all Green Belt 27/09/2016, Marsh Harrier 1, Greenshank 1, Woodcock 1 (PCR), Willow Tit 1, Lesser Redpoll 1, Roe Deer 1.

 

Martin Warne 26/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 32, Canada Goose 3, Teal 83, Mallard 72, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 11, Ringed Plover 3, Greenshank 2, Jay 3, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top,  Swallow c100, House Martin 30, Starling 60, Tree Sparrow 1, Chiffchaff 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 31, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 9.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 24/09/2016 Teal 330, Mallard 110, Pintail 14, Shoveler 39, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Lapwing 30, Ringed Plover 3, Ruff 4, Green Sandpiper 1, Snipe 4, Barn Owl 1, Goldcrest 6, Swallow 30, House Martin 60, Chiffchaff 4, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 10.

 

Richard Sprakes 24/09/2016, Teal 500, Pintail 1 female, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 3, Pheasant 40, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Peregrine 1 juvenile female, Grey Plover 1 W side floods, Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 2, Green Sandpiper 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 70 E, Jay 10, Jackdaw 1, Rook 1, Goldcrest 6, Swallow 40, House Martin 100, Long-tailed Tit 15, Yellowhammer 3.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 22/09/2016 Chiffchaff 1, Robin 1, Dunnock 3 (1 RT), Tree Sparrow 1, Tree Pipit 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Greenfinch 7, Goldfinch 24.

 

Bryan Wainwright 22/09/2016, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Peregrine 1 adult female W side, Ringed Plover 3, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 200, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4, Swallow 10, Chiffchaff 1, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Yellowhammer 1.

 

Tom Lowe 21/09/2016 Lesser Black-backed Gull 20, Yellow-legged Gull 3 adults.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 20/09/2016 Blackcap 1, Reed Warbler 1, Robin 1, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 17, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 15 (3 RT), Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 6. 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 20/09/2016 Gadwall 6, Teal 120, Mallard 142, Shoveler 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Lapwing 25, Ringed Plover 8, Ruff 5, Dunlin 4, Little Stint 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 40, Lesser Black-backed Gull 500, Herring Gull 8, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Jay 1, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 250, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 11, Blackcap 3, Stonechat 6, Meadow Pipit 4, Reed Bunting 24.

 

Martin Warne 20/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) c600, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 6, Shoveler 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 5, Ringed Plover 10, Ruff 4, Dunlin 12, Little Stint 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 51, Swallow 188, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 6, Linnet 19.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner, Martin Warne (in part) WeBs 19/09/2016, Pink-footed Goose 104, Greylag Goose (domestic) 57, Canada Goose 59, Wigeon 40, Gadwall 2, Teal 200, Mallard 82, Pintail 4 an eclipse male and 3 female/immatures all Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 3, Grey Heron 3, Little Grebe 2 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 2, Hobby 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 134, Ringed Plover 7, Ruff 5, Dunlin 11, Little Stint 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 78 (48 together Goole Moor E pool), Black-headed Gull 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 61, Herring Gull 1, Jay 3, Goldcrest 1, Skylark 5, Swallow 200, House Martin 5, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 2, Wren 2, Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 1, also Roe Deer 2.

 

Martin Warne 19/09/2016 Pink-footed Goose 104, Canada Goose 17, Wigeon 29, Grey Heron 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 40, Ringed Plover 5, Ruff 5, Dunlin 11, Little Stint 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 28, Jay 5, Swallow 72, House Martin 20, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 2, Treecreeper 1, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 6, Reed Bunting 4.

 

Martin Warne 18/09/2016, Greylag Goose (domestic) c500, Canada Goose 3, Wigeon 39, Pintail 5, Shoveler 3, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 76, Ringed Plover 9, Ruff 4, Dunlin 8, Greenshank 1, Snipe 58, Stock Dove 5, Tawny Owl 1 calling, Jay 2, Skylark 20, Swallow 20, House Martin 2, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 2, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Meadow Pipit 40, Reed Bunting 6, Roe Deer 5, Grass Snake 2, Hornet 3. 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 18/09/2016 Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 2, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 3 (1 RT), Robin 3 (1 RT), Tree Sparrow 10, Meadow Pipit 42, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 33 (2 RT), Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 18 (3 RT). 

 

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes, Bill Priestley (in part) 18/09/2016, Greylag Goose (domestic) c500, Canada Goose 3, Wigeon 34, Pintail 3, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 69, Ringed Plover 9, Ruff 4, Dunlin 8, Greenshank 1, Snipe 20, Jay 3, Skylark 26, Swallow 80, House Martin 4, Chiffchaff 4, Whinchat 1 Goole Moor, Stonechat 2, Grey Wagtail 1 Goole Moor, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 42, Goldfinch 14, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 14, Roe Deer 6. 

 

Bill Priestley 18/09/2016 Teal 200, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Ruff 5, Snipe 20, Goldcrest 5, Chiffchaff 4.

 

Martin Warne 17/09/2016 Pink-footed Goose 23, Greylag Goose c350, Canada Goose 6, Shelduck 1 immature West side Pools, Wigeon 8, Gadwall 14, Teal 196, Shoveler 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 5, Hobby 1, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 8, Ringed Plover 10, Ruff 5, Dunlin 7, Greenshank 1, Snipe 9, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Swallow c150, House Martin 12, Chiffchaff 5, Robin 17, Stonechat 2, Wheatear 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 17, Goldfinch 52, Reed Bunting 11, also Fox 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 16/09/2016 Marsh Harrier 1.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 15/09/2016 Blue Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 3 (2 RT), Blackbird 4, Dunnock 2, Tree Sparrow 7, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 34 (4 RT), Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 14. 

 

Tom Lowe 14/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 120, Canada Goose 34, Teal 230, Mallard 250, Shoveler 10, Honey-buzzard 1 pale juvenile heading S over W side Goole Moor at 11.10 mobbed by Crows (photos x2), Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 4, Merlin 1 juvenile, Golden Plover 7, Lapwing 96, Ringed Plover 13, Ruff 1 juvenile, Dunlin 1, Little Stint 1 juvenile, Greenshank 1, Snipe 9, Lesser Black-backed Gull 270, Herring Gull 8, Yellow-legged Gull 7, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Swallow 10 At least mix of 300, House Martin 10 At least mix of 300, Grey Wagtail 1 Bank Top.

 

 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 13/09/2016 Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Chiffchaff 14, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 8, Wren 3 (1 RT), Blackbird 3, Robin 8 (1 RT), Chaffinch 5.

 

Martin Warne 12/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 116, Teal 132, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 31, Ringed Plover 13, Dunlin 3, Little Stint 1 West side Pools 15:45, Greenshank 1, Snipe 2, Tawny Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Coal Tit 2, Sand Martin 5, Swallow 12, House Martin 120, Chiffchaff 7, Blackcap 2, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 5, Reed Bunting 8, also Common Lizard 8.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 11/09/2016 Blue Tit 1, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 2 (1 RT), Wren 1, Meadow Pipit 5, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 12 (1 RT), Reed Bunting 11 (1 RT).

 

Bryan Wainwright 11/09/2016, Teal 60, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1 adult female W side, Ringed Plover 13, Dunlin 3, Greenshank 1, Snipe 1, Swallow 4, House Martin 4, Chiffchaff 1, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2. Also Roe Deer 1.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright 10/09/2016 Wigeon 17 in flight, Teal 40, Shoveler 18, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Peregrine 2, Moorhen 5, Ringed Plover 18, Dunlin 5, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 28, Green Woodpecker 1 heard calling Green Belt, Jay 2, Sand Martin 16, Swallow 120, House Martin 105, Chiffchaff 2, Whinchat 1, Stonechat 2, Tree sparrow 40 feeding in bean field, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 14, Meadow Pipit 17, Reed Bunting 20 feeding in bean field, also Grass Snake 2, Roe Deer 2.

 

Tom Lowe 09/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 330, Canada Goose 28, Wigeon 5 S over Goole Fields, Teal 70, Mallard 380, Shoveler 30, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1 juvenile female, Golden Plover 2, Lapwing 90, Lesser Black-backed Gull 80, Herring Gull 4, Yellow-legged Gull 6, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Swallow 30, Stonechat 1.

 

Martin Warne 09/09/2016  Teal 60, Shoveler 13, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1, Ringed Plover 14, Dunlin 6, Greenshank 1, Snipe 4, Mediterranean Gull 1, immature briefly bathing and feeding on Paraffin Pools then flew South 09:20, Coal Tit 1, Sand Martin 18, Swallow 43, House Martin 85, Chiffchaff 1, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 21, also Grass Snake 1. 

 

 

 

Martin Warne 08/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) c300, Canada Goose 111, Gadwall 3, Teal 80, Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Peregrine 1 mobbing Buzzard, Lapwing 23, Ringed Plover 14, Dunlin 6, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 2, Snipe 6, Jay 3, Swallow 8, Chiffchaff 1, Yellow Wagtail 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Goldfinch 17, Linnet 6, also Adder 1, Red Deer 2. 

 

 

 

Martin Warne 07/09/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 2 Goole Moor W, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 4, Ringed Plover 7, Dunlin 3, Greenshank 1, Snipe 53, Swallow 3, Chiffchaff 3, Stonechat 11, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 2, Bullfinch 1.

 

Peter Hinks, Peter Kendall, Brian Smith, Barry Thompson 07/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 300, Canada Goose 250, Teal 50, Mallard 150, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 6 Inc. 3 juveniles, Buzzard, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 female Paraffin area, Hobby 2 Inc 1 juvenile, Peregrine 1 Goole Moor W, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 70, Green Sandpiper 1, Snipe 3, Stonechat 6, Goldfinch 30 Fison’s road to Swinefleet gate, also Common Lizard 1 near Blue Bridge, Adder 1 Fison’s road to Swinefleet gate.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 07/09/2016 Blue Tit 1, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 9, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 5, Reed Warbler 2, Blackbird 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 14, Reed Bunting 7. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 07/09/2016 Ringed Plover 3, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 4.

 

Bryan Wainwright 06/09/2016, Greylag Goose (domestic) 220, Canada Goose 4, Gadwall 4, Teal 40, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 2, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Ringed Plover 10 all waders seen from Fison’s Road North, Ruff 2 over going S, Dunlin 2, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 1, Snipe 13, Lesser Black-backed Gull 30, Jay 2, Blue Tit 1, Coal Tit 1, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 19, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Chaffinch 2. Also Common Lizard 2.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner in part 06/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 228, Canada Goose 5, Tufted Duck 5 (1male), Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female (MW), Hobby 2, Lapwing 31, Ringed Plover 17, Turnstone 2 NE at 13:00 (MW, SH), Ruff 1, Dunlin 5, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 1, Snipe 56, Jay 2, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 26, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 2, Stonechat 8, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 5, Goldfinch 8, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 8, also Common Lizard 13, Grass Snake 3, Red Deer 2.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright in part 05/09/2016 Gadwall 6, Teal 12, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Hobby 3, Lapwing 10, Little Ringed Plover 1, Ringed Plover 12, Sanderling 1 over NE calling all time 15.00 (MW, BPW), Dunlin 6, Greenshank 2, Snipe 19, Lesser Black-backed Gull 48, Great Black-backed Gull 6, Swallow 6, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 13.

 

Steve Hiner 05/09/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, Lapwing 29, Jay 2, Swallow 1, Chiffchaff 1. 

 

Bryan Wainwright, with Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking, Martin Warne in part 05/09/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 80, Shoveler 8, Marsh Harrier 6 Including 3 juveniles together Paraffin area, Lapwing 20 all waders seen from Fison’s Road North, Little Ringed Plover 1, Ringed Plover 12, Curlew 2, Ruff 1, CURLEW SANDPIPER 1 with Ringed Plover and Dunlin am (HC et. al), Sanderling 1 over NE calling all time 15.00 (MW, BPW), Dunlin 6, Green Sandpiper 4 Possibly 8 as 4 seen Paraffin area and 4 Goole Moor, Greenshank 1, Snipe 68 mainly coming straight in from E in small flocks, Black-headed Gull 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 48, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Swallow 50, House Martin 5, Starling 1, Stonechat 4, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 6, Reed Bunting 10, also Red Deer 2 Goole Moor.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 03/09/2016 Long-tailed Tit 1, Blackcap 8, Whitethroat 3, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 1, Robin 3, Chaffinch 1. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 03/09/2016 Gadwall 1 female, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Lapwing 40, Ringed Plover 2, Curlew 1 NE, Dunlin 4, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 16, Stock Dove 4, Jay 1, Swallow 80, House Martin 28, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Meadow Pipit 6, Reed Bunting 40, also Roe Deer 3.

 

Tom & Janet Jackson 03/09/2016 Long-eared Owl 1 Bank Top, Goole Moor.

 

Martin Warne 03/09/2016 Gadwall 6, Teal 40, Shoveler 8, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Moorhen 5, Snipe 51, Jay 1, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 220, House Martin 18, Tree Sparrow 3, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 20.

 

Bryan Wainwright 02/09/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 400, Canada Goose 80, Teal 40, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 1, Osprey 1 from W side Will Pits to Will Pits Scrape where it dropped below treeline 09.05, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1 W side, Peregrine 1 chasing pigeons N end Crowle Moor, Lapwing 26, Dunlin 2, Greenshank 2, Snipe 8, Yellow Wagtail 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Jay 4 together E end Goole Moor, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 80, House Martin 10, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Chaffinch 28 together Bank Top, Goole Moor, Reed Bunting 30, also Roe Deer 3, Grey Squirrel 1 Will Pits. 

 

Martin Warne, Jason King, Calum King 02/09/2016 Gadwall 4, Teal 36, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 6, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 4, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 6, Dunlin 6, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 30, Lesser Black-backed Gull 40, Herring Gull 7, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Willow Tit 1, Sand Martin 4, Swallow c 250, House Martin 6, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, also Roe Deer 3, Hornet 6 stripping bark from Willow. Photos: Hairy Shieldbug, Common Carpet.

 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 01/09/2016 Blue Tit 1, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 14 (2 RT), Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 2, Reed Warbler 3, Wren 2, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 2 (1 RT), Robin 1, Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 1.

 

Steve Hiner 01/09/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 2, Green Woodpecker 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Bullfinch 2. 

 

Martin Warne 01/09/2016 Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Hobby 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 35, Ruff 4, Dunlin 5, Snipe 5, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Jay 1, Stonechat 5, Yellow Wagtail 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Bullfinch 1, also Common Lizard 2, Grass Snake 1 trying to swallow Frog, Adder 1.

 


Martin Warne 31/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 280, Canada Goose 3, Wigeon 3, Teal 38, Shoveler 20, Tufted Duck 4 males, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 23, Dunlin 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 12, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Swallow c150, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, also Roe Deer 1, Common Lizard 1, Grass Snake 1.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 30/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 500, Canada Goose 4, Wigeon 1, Teal 25, Shoveler 10, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Hobby 3, Lapwing 40, Ruff 4, Dunlin 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 10, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 20, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 13, Willow Warbler 6, Whitethroat 2, Reed Warbler 1, Stonechat 3, Wheatear 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Goldfinch 10, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 12.

 

Bryan Wainwright and others 31/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Dunlin 1, Wheatear 1 road N through Will Pits.

 

Martin Warne 30/08/2016, Greylag Goose (domestic) 342, Canada Goose 14, Wigeon 1, Teal 186, Shoveler 40, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 3, Lapwing 31, Ruff 1, Dunlin 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Green Belt, Jay 3, Goldcrest 2 Green Belt, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Green Belt, Swallow 28, Long-tailed Tit 7, Chiffchaff 5, Treecreeper 1 Green Belt, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Bullfinch 2, also Roe Deer 1, Common Lizard 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 30/08/2016 Teal 50, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 2, Greenshank 1, Wheatear 1 Middle Moor Tram at limestone road (blue bridge).

 

Martin Warne, Richard Sprakes, Bryan Wainwright  (in part) 29/08/2016 Teal 5, Shoveler 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 mobbed by Hobby, Hobby 6, Lapwing 22, Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 1, Greenshank 3, Snipe 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 35, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 6, also Small Copper 1, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Red Admiral 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Martin Warne, Richard Sprakes (in part) 29/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 420, Gadwall 3, Teal 135, Mallard 315 most together off W fields, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 5, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 104, Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 26, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Jay 5, Carrion Crow 60, Blue Tit 1, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 24, House Martin 6, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 2, Reed Warbler 4, Wren 3, Blackbird 2, Robin 7, Wheatear 1, Dunnock 3, Yellow Wagtail 8, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 5, Goldfinch 10, Bullfinch 6, Reed Bunting 10, also Rabbit 8 Will Pits.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Martin Warne (in part) 28/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 400 probably more, Canada Goose 70, Wigeon 3 Immature/female circled W side, Gadwall 13, Teal 25, Mallard 600 most together off W fields, Shoveler 20, Tufted Duck 1, Pheasant 2 and new young, Little Egret 1 came from E landed Paraffin floods before soon heading E (may have dropped into Paraffin Cuttings), Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 5 mainly in stubble field and quartering bean field near Creyke’s, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 2, Coot 1, Lapwing 40, Ringed Plover 8, Ruff 5, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 4, Wood Sandpiper 1 W side floods, Snipe 46 minimum largest flock 27, Black-headed Gull 9, Lesser Black-backed Gull 20, Feral Pigeon 1, Stock Dove 5, Woodpigeon 20, Collared Dove 2 Creyke’s, Turtle Dove 1 going N Bank Top Goole Moor, Magpie 2, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Sand Martin 12, Swallow 330 few at Creyke’s rest on move, House Martin 39 few at Creyke’s rest on move, Long-tailed Tit 10, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 1 juvenile Will Pits, Whitethroat 5, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 2, Robin 5, Whinchat 1 female S bends (probably same bird as last few sightings), Stonechat 1, Dunnock 1, Yellow Wagtail 16, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 21, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 8, also Red Deer 4 Will Pits, Roe Deer 5.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright (as well most of day) 28/08/2016 Gadwall 3, Teal 30, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 2,  Kestrel 1, Hobby 5, Lapwing 28, Ringed Plover 7, Ruff 5, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 4, Wood Sandpiper 1, Snipe 27, Black-headed Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Swallow 100, House Martin 1, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, also Common Lizard 1, Small Copper 6, Painted Lady 1, Roe Deer 3, Red Deer 10.

 

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright in part 27/08/2016 Gadwall 3, Teal 62, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 60, Ringed Plover 6, Ruff 4, Dunlin 1, Pectoral Sandpiper 1, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 3, Wood Sandpiper 1, Snipe 19, House Martin 5, Swallow 46, Blackcap 1, Whinchat 1 courtesy BWP, Dunnock 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Bullfinch 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Martin Warne (as well most of day) 27/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 610 probably a lot more (460 off fields W side and 140+ E side), Canada Goose 20, Gadwall 5, Teal 82, Mallard 620 most together off W fields, Shoveler 36, Tufted Duck 1, Pheasant 4 and many new young with each, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 4 together in stubble field and quartering bean field near Creyke’s, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 64, Ringed Plover 6, Turnstone 1 flew over W side floods before departing S 09.00, Ruff 4, Dunlin 5, PECTORAL SANDPIPER 1 Juvenile W side floods (MW, BPW), Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 4, Wood Sandpiper 1 W side floods, Snipe 32 minimum, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 20, Swallow 155 few at Creyke’s rest on move, House Martin 15 few at Creyke’s rest on move, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 1 juvenile Will Pits, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 4, Wren 6, Starling 20, Whinchat 1 female still floods opposite Mill Drain Marsh, Stonechat 7, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 8, Meadow Pipit 23, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 20. Also Roe Deer 1.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 27/08/2016 Jay 1, Blue Tit 1, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 12, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 6 (1 RT), Blackbird 2 (1 RT), House Sparrow 1, Goldfinch 9, Reed Bunting 8 (1 RT). 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 26/08/2016 Chiffchaff 10 (2 RT), Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 2, Robin 3, Chaffinch 2. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 26/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 100, Teal 152, Mallard 115, Shoveler 5, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2 one attacking/being attacked by Barn Owl over Mill Drain Marsh, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2 one briefly had a go at Barn Owl, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 108, Ringed Plover 11, Ruff 3, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 24, Barn Owl 1 one attacking/being attacked by Marsh Harrier over Mill Drain Marsh, Kingfisher 1 Blackwater Dike E end, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 30 some heading W, Blackbird 1, Redstart 1 female/juvenile track to NE shed Will Pits, Whinchat 1 along road opposite Mill Drain Marsh (same area as last time), Stonechat 1, Wheatear 1 Top House Farm (W side), Yellow Wagtail 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 5, Linnet 4. Also Roe Deer 3.

 

Martin Warne, Nigel & Andrea Rees, Helen Kirk  26/08/2016, Greylag Goose (domestic) 257, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 1, Teal 40, Shoveler 6, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 6, Hobby 4, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 29, Ringed Plover 10, Ruff 4, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 16, Kingfisher 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Swallow 3, Stonechat 3, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, also Short-winged Conehead 1.

 

 

 

 

Martin Warne 25/08/2016, Greylag Goose (domestic) 188, Canada Goose 27, Gadwall 10, Teal 59, Shoveler 44, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 80, Ringed Plover 11, Ruff 3, Dunlin 5, Common Sandpiper 1, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 2, Snipe 27, Black-headed Gull 42, Tawny Owl 1 heard calling, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Swallow 10, Blackcap 2, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 9.

 

Steve Hiner 24/08/2016 Buzzard 3, Hobby 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Chiffchaff 1, Bullfinch 3.

 

Martin Warne 24/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Lapwing 17, Ringed Plover 16, Ruff 3, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 5, Stonechat 5, Yellow Wagtail 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, also Common Lizard 1. Photos: Pyrausta purpuralis, Common Groundhopper Tetrix undulata, Black Darter (x3).

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 23/08/2016 Canada Goose 2, Teal 60, Shoveler 30, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males), Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 5, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 50, Ringed Plover 5, Ruff 5, Dunlin 3, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 3, Wood Sandpiper 1, Snipe 6, Barn Owl 1, Cuckoo 1 juvenile, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Willow Tit 2, Swallow 20, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 7, Whitethroat 3, Reed Warbler 3, Stonechat 2, Wheatear 2, Yellow Wagtail 6, Meadow Pipit 3.

 

David Slack 22/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 170, Teal 15, Mallard 8, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 male), Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Hobby 3 (1 juvenile), Lapwing 32, Ringed Plover 6, Redshank 2, Snipe 2, Yellow Wagtail 6, Reed Bunting 6.

 

Bryan Wainwright 21/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 387 left moors W at sunrise, Canada Goose 54 left moors W at sunrise, Teal 20, Mallard 478 left moors W at sunrise, Shoveler 36, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 26, Ringed Plover 8, Ruff 5, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 2, Snipe 8, Black-headed Gull 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 8, Herring Gull 2, Stock Dove 8, Woodpigeon 43, Swift 2, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 20, House Martin 100, Willow Warbler 1, Whitethroat 2, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 11, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 17, Linnet 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright 20/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 100, Canada Goose 2, Teal 133, Mallard 90, Shoveler 32, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Coot 3, Lapwing 164, Little Ringed Plover 2 juveniles W side floods, Ringed Plover 12, Ruff 6, Dunlin 3, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 2, Wood Sandpiper 1 W side floods, Snipe 11, Black-headed Gull 244, Common Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 168, Herring Gull 6, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Stock Dove 2, Swift 6, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 60, House Martin 130, Willow Warbler 1, Whitethroat 2, Starling 10, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 15, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 6, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 2, Roe Deer 1, Red Deer 3 Will Pits.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner, Martin Warne (in part) WeBS 19/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 362, Canada Goose 100, Teal 140, Mallard 380, Shoveler 27, Grey Heron 3, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1 Casson’s, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 19, Little Ringed Plover 1 juvenile Snaith & Cowick floods on its own, Ringed Plover 10, Ruff 5, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 3, Wood Sandpiper 1 W side floods (MW, BPW), Snipe 11, Black-headed Gull 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Herring Gull 4, Woodpigeon 10, Collared Dove 2 Creyke’s, Turtle Dove 1 flew N Bank Top, Goole Moor, Swift 1 came down with rain Paraffin area, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 6, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Sand Martin 8, Swallow 58, House Martin 70 came down with rain Paraffin area, Whitethroat 4, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 4, House Sparrow 30 Creyke’s, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 10, Meadow Pipit 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 12. Also Roe Deer 2.

 

Martin Warne 19/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 13, Marsh Harrier 2, Golden Plover 3, Grey Plover 1 heard calling flying East, Lapwing 44, Little Ringed Plover 1, Ringed Plover 11, Curlew 1, Ruff 3, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 4, Greenshank 4, Wood Sandpiper 1, Snipe 23, Common Gull 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 115, Herring Gull 6, Swallow 158, House Martin 3, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6. 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 18/08/2016 Blue Tit 1, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 8, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Whitethroat 23, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 4 (1 RT), Blackbird 9 (1 RT), Robin 2, Tree Sparrow 1, Goldfinch 2, Reed Bunting 3. 

 

Bryan Wainwright, David Blackham 18/08/2016 Ruff 1, Greenshank 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1.

 

Martin Warne 18/08/2016, Gadwall 1, Teal 12, Shoveler 1, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 48, Ringed Plover 3, Curlew 1, Ruff 2, Dunlin 3, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 3, Snipe 5, Herring Gull 1, Swallow 2, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), also Stoat 1, Fox 1. Photos: Green-veined White, Sericomyia silentisAdelphocoris lineolatus.

 

 

 

Steve Hiner 17/08/2016 Redshank 1. 

 

Martin Warne 17/08/2016, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Lapwing 8, Ringed Plover 9, Ruff 4, Dunlin 4, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 4, Snipe 16, Stonechat 5, Yellow Wagtail 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 8, Linnet 42, also Common Lizard 2. Photos: Red-tailed Bumblebee, Water Scorpion, Chrysotoxum festivum.

 

 

 

 

 

Col Neale 17/08/2016, Marsh Harrier 5 (3 juveniles and a female and male), Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Lapwing 14, Ringed Plover 3, Ruff 2, Little Stint 1, Snipe 5, Yellow-legged Gull 1, Stonechat 3, Wheatear 1, Tree Sparrow 2, Yellow Wagtail 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright, David Blackham 17/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Lapwing 4, Ringed Plover 3, Ruff 5, Dunlin 2, Green Sandpiper 1, Snipe 1, Swallow 30, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Bullfinch 2. Also Common Lizard NE shed.

 

Bryan Wainwright 16/08/2016 Shoveler 5, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 4 together over Alders, Hobby 1, Lapwing 4, Ringed Plover 7, Ruff 3, Dunlin 1, Snipe 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Swallow 4, Stonechat 2, Wheatear 1 female Fison’s Road N, Bullfinch 1. Also Adder 1 male road to NE shed, Common Frog 1 small Green Belt.

 

Martin Warne 16/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 65, Teal 6, Shoveler 8, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 10, Ringed Plover 9, Ruff 4, Dunlin 3, Green Sandpiper 9, Greenshank 2, Redshank 1, Snipe 14, Swallow 25, Stonechat 5, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6. Also Common Frog 3.

 

Steve Hiner 15/08/2016 Teal 7, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Lapwing 23, Black-headed Gull 5, Magpie 3, Jay 2, Blue Tit 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 14, Meadow Pipit 7, Yellowhammer 1.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 15/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 47, Canada Goose 28, Gadwall 2, Teal 100, Mallard 70, Shoveler 40, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 7, Buzzard 4, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 50, Ringed Plover 3, Ruff 1, Dunlin 2, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 4, Snipe 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Rook 100, Great Tit 2, Swallow 8, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 7, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 3, Wren 10, Robin 5, Stonechat 4, Yellow Wagtail 10, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 1, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 20.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 14/08/2016 Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 7 (1 RT), Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 9, Reed Warbler 1, Blackbird 2, Robin 3. 

  

Bryan Wainwright 14/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 90 Goole Moor E pool, Teal 70, Shoveler 8, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 48, Ringed Plover 7, Ruff 1, Dunlin 2, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 2, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2 many more in fields, Magpie 1, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 190 on stubble, Swallow 14, Chiffchaff 1, Whitethroat 2, Stonechat 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 6, also Roe Deer 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 12/08/2016 Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Lapwing 10, Ringed Plover 2, Dunlin 2, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 2, Snipe 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Swift 13 W, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 9, Chiffchaff 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 9, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2, Roe Deer 2 young W end Goole Moor Tram. Common Lizard 1 NE shed.

 

Steve Hiner 12/08/2016 Teal 2, Mallard 12, Marsh Harrier 1 Mill Drain, flew west along from Blue Bridge, Swift 13, Reed Bunting 1. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 11/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Lapwing 20, Ringed Plover 6, Ruff 1, Dunlin 2, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Swift 2.

 

Martin Warne 11/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 43, Ringed Plover 6, Ruff 1, Dunlin 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Herring Gull 1, Swift 5, Sand Martin 8, Swallow 218, House Martin 8, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 1.

 

Martin Warne 10/08/2016 Gadwall 1, Teal 3, Shoveler 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 3, Lapwing 14, Ringed Plover 6, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 3, Snipe 3, Green Woodpecker 2, Swallow 12, Willow Warbler 1, Stonechat 5, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Brown Argus 4 courtesy Goole Nats, Painted Lady 4, Red Admiral 7, Essex Skipper 3, Common Blue 7, Hornet 1, Roe Deer 1.

 

Peter Hinks, Peter Kendall, Brian Smith, Jack Taylor 10/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 2, Tufted Duck 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Jay 1, Stonechat 9 inc. young, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Bullfinch 3, Yellowhammer 1, also Red Deer 4, Common Lizard 1 young. Butterflies included Brown Argus 2 (photos x3 PH), Brimstone 2, Painted Lady 8, Essex Skipper 19. Dragonflies were Common, Brown, Southern and Migrant Hawkers, Black, Common and Ruddy Darters, Emerald and Common Blue Damselflies.

 

 

 

Ian McDonald 10/08/2016 Gadwall 1, Teal 41, Mallard 33, Pheasant 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 6, Green Sandpiper 1, Snipe 8, Carrion Crow 2, Willow Warbler 1, Whitethroat 12, Wren 4, Stonechat 15 mostly juveniles, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 2, also Peacock, Painted Lady, Hedge Brown, Large White, Small Skipper, Small Copper, Common Blue.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 10/08/2016 Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 11, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 4, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 3, Robin 2.

 

Steve Hiner 09/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Swift 1, Kingfisher 1 Mill Drain, flew west along from Blue Bridge, Swallow 3, Bullfinch 3 Will Pits.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 09/08/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 100, Mallard 30, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 4, Lapwing 15, Ringed Plover 2, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 1, Redshank 2, Snipe 2, Swift 10, Great Tit 3, Swallow 8, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 9, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Song Thrush 1, Tree Sparrow 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 4, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 3.

 

Martin Warne 09/08/2016 Gadwall 3, Teal 6, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Merlin 1 male hunting just outside recording area, Hobby 7, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 7, Lapwing 29, Ringed Plover 5, Green Sandpiper 1, Redshank 2, Snipe 7, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Swift 1, Green Woodpecker 1, Swallow 7, House Martin 2, Stonechat 7, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 1. Also Painted Lady 1, Red Admiral 4, Small Copper 1, Common Blue 1. Photos: Comma, Crambus hamella.

 

 

Steve Hiner 08/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 27, Marsh Harrier 5, Meadow Pipit 4, Bullfinch 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright 08/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 134, Teal 10, Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 2, Snipe 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Yellow-legged Gull 1 2nd summer over Woodside, Swift 2, Green Woodpecker 1 Blackwater Tram at Will Pits, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 10, Stonechat 4, Also Roe Deer 1.

 

Des Parmenter 07/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 4, Turtle Dove 3 Crowle Moor.

 

Robert Broch 07/08/2016 Turtle Dove 1 Green Belt. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 07/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 18, Teal 106, Shoveler 18, Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 4, Greenshank 2, Black-headed Gull 5, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Collared Dove 2, Swift 7, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 4, Blue Tit 1, Swallow 29 SW, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 5, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 3, Linnet 9. Also Roe Deer 2.

 

Bryan Wainwright, Dave Hursthouse 06/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 27, Teal 150, Mallard 20, Shoveler 23, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 5, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 4, Lapwing 224, Green Sandpiper 4 Maybe 5 W side, Greenshank 1 Goole Moor Tram W pools, Black-headed Gull 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Collared Dove 1, Green Woodpecker 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Blue Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Swallow 12, Long-tailed Tit 3, Willow Warbler 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 10 at least many juveniles, House Sparrow 8, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 2. Peacock counted along road from car 593, Painted Lady 4, Brimstone 2, also Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, skippers and whites. Brown Hawker 20+.

 

Bev Baxter, Ron Moat ringing Creyke’s gate 05/08/2016 Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 4 (1 RT), Willow Warbler 11, Blackcap 6, Garden Warbler 5, Lesser Whitethroat 2, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 5, Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 1. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 05/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Barn Owl 2, Swift 2, Stonechat 4. Also Common Lizard 2 adults and at least 11 young NE shed.

 

Robert Broch 05/08/2016 Kestrel 2, Hobby 4, Turtle Dove 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 4 family. Also Adder Goole Moor hissing.

 

Bryan Wainwright 04/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 1.

 

Richard Barnard 04/08/2016 Lapwing 22, Little Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 1, Snipe 2. 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 03/08/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 36, Mallard 8, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 4 juveniles, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 6, Merlin 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 3, Coot 5, Lapwing 14, Carrion Crow 35, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 4, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 10, Whitethroat 3, Wren 5, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 6.

 

Ian McDonald 03/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 7, Mallard 2, Pheasant 1 with juveniles, Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 2, Coot 3, Lapwing 16, Carrion Crow 5, Blackbird 1, Stonechat 1, Linnet 2.

 

Martin Warne, Jason King 03/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 7, Wigeon 1, Teal 4 with 15 young, Shoveler 2, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 11 observed in air together, Moorhen 1, Coot 4, Lapwing 12, Little Ringed Plover 2 adult & juvenile Goole Moor pools, Common Gull 42, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Herring Gull 2, Swift 26, Swallow 13, House Martin 6, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3. Also Painted Lady 1.

 

Steve Hiner 02/08/2016 Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Swallow 27. 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 02/08/2016 Willow Warbler 22, Blackcap 4, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 9, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Song Thrush 1, Reed Bunting 1.

 

Martin Warne 02/08/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 65, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 2, Coot 4, Lapwing 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Swift 2, Long-tailed Tit 4, Stonechat 4. Also Migrant Hawker 1, Painted Lady 1, Essex Skipper 4.

 

Martin Warne 01/08/2016 Tufted Duck 1, Little Egret 1 mobbed and caught briefly by Marsh Harrier, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 12, Green Woodpecker 1 Bank Top, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 16, Stonechat 1, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Painted Lady 1, Common Lizard 2 (adult & juv), Adder 1, Roe Deer 2.

 


Bryan Wainwright and others night 31/07/2016 Tawny Owl 1 Elmhirst, Nightjar 6 Elmhirst. 

 

Carl Cornish 31/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Teal 53, Mallard 46, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Kestrel 1, Hobby 5, Moorhen 1, Coot 2, Lapwing 3, Black-tailed Godwit 14, Black-headed Gull 150, Stock Dove 1, Woodpigeon 10, Swift 7, Carrion Crow 6, Willow Tit 1, House Martin 3, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 1, Reed Warbler 1, Treecreeper 1, Wren 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 4, Chaffinch 10, Goldfinch 1.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 30/07/2016 Chiffchaff 3 (1 RT), Willow Warbler 11, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Treecreeper 1, Blackbird 3 (1 RT), Song Thrush 2, Robin 2. 

 

David Slack 29/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 55, Mallard 35, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 6 (2 males), Kestrel 1, Hobby 5 (2 pair and 1 juvenile), Lapwing 18, Black-headed Gull 6, Skylark 1, Swallow 3, White throat 4. Also Roe Deer 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright 29/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 32, Teal 28, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Stock Dove 2, Collared Dove 1, Swift 10, Green Woodpecker 2 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 23 Creyke’s Sidings, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Yellowhammer 2. 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 28/07/2016 Teal 10, Mallard 32, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 2, Grey Heron 3, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Hobby 5, Dunlin 1, Barn Owl 1, Swift 7, Magpie 3, Blue Tit 5, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 12, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 8, Wren 12, Robin 4, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 11, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 12, Reed Bunting 13. 

 

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 27/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2 juveniles, Mallard 4, Marsh Harrier 1 fm, Hobby 1, Lapwing 16, Black-headed Gull 30, Woodpigeon 1, Carrion Crow 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 4 family, Wren 1, Robin 1 juvenile, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2 inc. a juvenile, Chaffinch 1, Yellowhammer 1. 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Swinefleet Warping Drain 26/07/2016 Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 11, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 1, Robin 1, Chaffinch 1. 

 

Tom Lowe 25/07/2016 Merlin 1 juvenile Goole Fields

 

Bryan Wainwright, David Hargreaves 26/07/2016 Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 2 at least 8 young, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits scrape, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, also Adder 1 NE shed, Common Lizard 1 NE shed.

 

Martin Warne 26/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 5, Shoveler 1, Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 3 with 9 young, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 17, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Bog Bush Cricket 1.

 

Martin Warne, Jason King 25/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 22, Widgeon 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 2, Teal 6, Shoveler 9, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 7 with 6 young, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 6, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 10, Green Sandpiper 1, Redshank 2, Snipe 7, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Swift 70, Blackcap 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Yellowhammer 1. Also Adder 1, Grass Snake 1, Common Lizard 3, Hornet 3.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Swinefleet Warping Drain 24/07/2016 Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 17, Reed Warbler 8, Wren 1, Goldfinch 1, Reed Bunting 4.

 

Bryan Wainwright 23/07/2016 Tufted Duck 8 (9 young by 2 females), Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1 male Crowle Moor, Sparrowhawk 2, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 16, Black-headed Gull 50 inc. young, Swift 2, Green Woodpecker 1 S end Crowle Moor, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 2 bailey bridge, Sand Martin 1 Crowle Moor, Swallow 46 Crowle Moor, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Whinchat 1 Mill Drain Marsh, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Greenfinch 1 Creyke’s Sidings, Goldfinch 12, Yellowhammer 2, also Roe Deer 1.

 

Martin Warne 23/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Canada Goose 1, Teal 8, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 9 including 3 young, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Coot 9 including young, Lapwing 21, Swift 4, Swallow 9,  Stonechat 6, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Yellowhammer 2. Also Roe Deer 1, Essex Skipper 8, Gatekeeper 116, Black-tailed Skimmer 1. Photos Black Darter (x2), Leptura quadrifasciata.

 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (WeBS) 22/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 45, Canada Goose 3, Teal 27, Mallard 49, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 10, Little Grebe 3 Inc. 1 young at S bends, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1 ran across road at S bend, Coot 5 Inc. 6 young at S bends, Avocet 1 from SE over S bend then N, Lapwing 40, Black-headed Gull 89 inc. young, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Swift 30, Green Woodpecker 1 S end Crowle Moor, Swallow 3, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Reed Warbler 6, Stonechat 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, also Weasel 3 Limestone road, Red Deer 4 fields S Crowle Moor, Roe Deer 2 adults and 2 young. Black-tailed Skimmer 2 Angle Drain weir.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 22/07/2016 Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 5, Garden Warbler 2, Wren 1, Robin 3, Treecreeper 1, Reed Bunting 2.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 21/07/2016 Teal 15 And 9 young, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 1 And 4 young, Marsh Harrier 3 cream crowns, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Barn Owl 1, Swift 2, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 11, Whitethroat 12, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 12, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 12, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 16. 

 

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 20/07/2016 Mallard 2 fm with 10 and 8 young, Marsh Harrier a pair, Coot 1, Lapwing 22, Black-headed Gull 60, Carrion Crow 6, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 3, Wren 2, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 1, also Also 2 Common Lizard. Butterflies were 1 Large Heath (photo), Ringlets, Large Whites, Small Skippers, Large Skipper (photo).

 

 

Malcolm Oxlade 19/07/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Red Kite 1 mobbed by BH Gulls Mill Drain Marsh 14.00, Grasshopper Warbler 1. 

 

Steve Hiner 19/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 7, Teal 14, Mallard 7, Shoveler 1, Buzzard 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 3, Black-headed Gull 100, Turtle Dove 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 3, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Chiffchaff 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 1, Mistle Thrush 3, Robin 1, Stonechat 8 1 adult 7 fledglings, S Canals, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 5, Goldfinch 3, Reed Bunting 2, Yellowhammer 1. 

 

Bryan Wainwright and others 19/07/2016 Turtle Dove 2 Elmhirst, Nightjar 5 Elmhirst, Yellow Wagtail 2, Yellowhammer 2, Robert Broch 18/07/2016 Turtle Dove 2 at Durham’s Garden and Green Belt, Coal Tit 4 family Durham’s Garden, Willow Tit 4 family Durham’s Garden, Yellowhammer 2.

 

Martin Warne 18/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 1 female with 5 young, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel1, Coot 18 including young, Lapwing 40, Swift 2, Jay 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 1, Yellowhammer 3. Also Essex Skipper 5, Large Heath 9, Southern Hawker 1, Brown Hawker 4. 

 

Peter Hinks, Mike Williams, John de haemers 18/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 10, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 3, Linnet 4, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 8, Butterflies: Small skipper c100, Essex skipper 10, Large skipper 14, Large white 11, Green-veined white16, Small Copper 1, Gatekeeper 34, Meadow Brown 16, Ringlet 45, Large heath 1. Dragonflies: Black Darter and Emerald Damselfly were numerous, also present were Brown, Common and Southern Hawkers, Common Darter, Blue-tailed, Common Blue and Azure Damselflies. 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 18/07/2016 Teal 40 and 20 young, Mallard 8 and 8 young, Shoveler 2, Little Grebe 4 and 3 young, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 male), Hobby 4, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 20, Redshank 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Jay 2, Willow Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 13, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 11, Whitethroat 13, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 10, Reed Warbler 8, Song Thrush 4, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 11, also Adder limestone road.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 18/07/2016 Chiffchaff 4 (1 RT), Willow Warbler 7, Blackcap 2, Garden Warbler 2, Wren, Robin 3 (1 RT), Long-tailed Tit 1.

 

Martin Warne 17/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Teal 6 (1 female with 9 young), Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 1, Coot 13 including young, Lapwing 143 around site, Swift 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Linnet 5, Yellowhammer 1, also Essex Skipper 1 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Peacock 1 Common Hawker 1 Brown Hawker 4. Photos Cinnabar larvae, Deraeocoris ruber, Episyrphus balteatus

 

 

 

Carl Cornish 17/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1 (and 1 juvenile), Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 2, Teal 25, Mallard 23, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 1 (1 female with 4 young), Pheasant 3, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 6 (and 6 juveniles), Marsh Harrier 6 male, female and 3 fledged young, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Coot 3 (and 2 juveniles), Lapwing 104, Black-headed Gull 100, Woodpigeon 10, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 5, Swallow 4, Willow Warbler 2 juveniles, Whitethroat 3, Reed Warbler 11, Wren 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 10. Also Large Heath (photo).

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 16/07/2016 Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 5, Garden Warbler 2, Wren 3, Robin 3 (1 RT), Whitethroat 1.

 

Martin Warne 15/07/2016 Shelduck 2, Teal 6 including 1 female with 2 young, Shoveler 1 female, Pochard 1 female, Tufted Duck 1 female with 7 young, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1 with 2 young, Hobby 1, Coot 22 including young, Swift 40, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 1. Also Stoat 1 Blackwater Dyke. Photos: Black Darter, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Rhagonycha fulva.

 

 

 

 

Paul Leonard 14/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1 flew towards Will Pits, Marsh Harrier 2 cream crowns together + 1 adult male , Buzzard 2 Will Pits, Kestrel 1 male, Hobby 4 hawking, Chiffchaff 6 (5 singing), Blackcap 3 singing males, Whitethroat 5 (2 singing), Linnet 3 inc. singing males, Yellowhammer 2 singing males colliery area, Reed Bunting 4 with 3 singing males colliery area, Reptiles: Common Lizard. 1 Butterflies: Ringlet very common, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Large White, Gatekeeper, Large Skipper, Large Heath: 5 Odonata: Large Red Damselfly, 1 Emerald Damselfly, 5+ Blue-tailed Damselfly, Black Darter several newly emerged females (photo) + lots of unidentified hawkers. Syrphids: Sericomyia lappona, 9+ Eristalis intricarius, 1 Volucella bombylans, 3 Episyrphus balteatus common, lots of other species obviously remained unidentified. Conopids: Sicus ferrugineus, very common with many in cop Bumblebees: Tree Bee (Bombus hypnorum) 1 + other common species. 

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 14/07/2016 Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 8, Garden Warbler 6, Wren 2, Robin 2. 

 

 

Gary Featherstone, Harry Cocking 13/07/2016 Shelduck 4, Gadwall 2, Teal 49, Mallard 24, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Kestrel 2, Hobby 3, Swift 150, Jay 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 3, Swallow 10, Chiffchaff 8, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 7, Whitethroat 7, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 1, Treecreeper 1, Wren 4, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 6.

Bryan Wainwright 13/07/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1 with prey Fison’s Road North, Hobby 2, Lapwing 100 W side pool Goole Moor, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Stock Dove, Turtle Dove 1 N side will Pits, Green Woodpecker 1 on road at T juction Will Pits, Jay 1, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Stonechat 1, Common Lizard 1 logs NE shed, Adder 1 on road at blue bridge. Photo willow seed Will Pits glade.

 

 

Ian McDonald 13/07/2016 Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males), Hobby 2, Water Rail 1 Blackwater area, Coot 2 and 2 juveniles, Black-headed Gull 200, Carrion Crow 7, Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 3, Sedge Warbler 6, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 3.

 

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke’s gate 12/07/2016 Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 25, Blackcap 5, Garden Warbler 2, Lesser Whitethroat 2, Robin 4, Blackbird 3 (2 RT), Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1. 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 12/07/2016 Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Coot 20 including young S bends only, Lapwing 3, Stock Dove 1, Song Thrush 1, Tree Sparrow 1. 

 

Martin Warne 10/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1, Teal 6, Shoveler 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Water Rail 1, Coot 11, Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 2 heard calling, Swift 10, Jay 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Yellow Wagtail 1. Also Common Lizard (photo), Brown Hawker 2, Black-tailed Skimmer 6, Gatekeeper 2, Large Skipper( photo), Peacock larvae (photo).

 

 

 

Martin Warne 09/07/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Teal 11, Little Grebe 5, Marsh Harrier 2, Coot 10, Cuckoo 1, Swift 30, Swallow 3, House Martin 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1. Also Gatekeeper 1, Small Skipper 5, Emerald Damselfly 12.

 

Martin Warne 08/07/2016 Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 1 female with 7 ducklings, Teal 4, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Cuckoo 1, Swift 50, Stonechat 5, Tree Sparrow 2. 

 

Bryan Wainwright (and many others at times) 08-09/07/2016 (24+ hours) Greylag Goose (domestic) 5, Shelduck 2 adults and only 1 young visible, Gadwall 1, Teal 20, Mallard 32, Pochard 6 (5 males 1 femle) S bends, Tufted Duck 1 female and 7 young, Pheasant 10, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 5, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 6, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 6, Coot 8, Lapwing 3, Black-tailed Godwit 16 E over floods then S over Will Pits Scrape high, Redshank 1, Snipe 1 flushed Angle Drain, Black-headed Gull 357 adults and over 220 young, Lesser Black-backed Gull 9, Woodpigeon 20, Collared Dove 3, Turtle Dove 4 with 2 Elmhirst Tram, 1 Limberlost Tram, 1 Green Belt, Cuckoo 2 of which one still singing, Barn Owl 1 Green Belt night, Tawny Owl 2 male and female Will Pits and at least 1 calling young, Long-eared Owl 1 at least 1 calling young near Elmhirst gate daytime, Nightjar 7 Green Belt mainly, other Crowle and Goole Moor, Swift 180, Magpie 2 chasing a distressed Blackbird Crowle N Marsh, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 6 included young, Willow Tit 3 included young Blackwater Dike Will Pits, Skylark 3, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 2, House Martin 4, Long-tailed Tit 8 included young, Chiffchaff 7, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 20, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 10, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 15, Wren 6, Blackbird 24, Song Thrush 6, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 2, Stonechat 7, House Sparrow 14 Creyke’s Sidings, Tree Sparrow 2 Creyke’s Sidings, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 7, Meadow Pipit 14, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 8, Linnet 8, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 5, Reed Bunting 10, also Red Deer 61 with 40 adults and 13 half grown young Goole Fields, 2 Elmhirst and 6 with 1 calf Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Roe Deer 1 male, Fox 1 Will Pits and next morning same place, Rabbit 4 Will Pits, Common Frog 2 immatures halfway along E-W road at night. Moth photos Buff-tip and below Old Lady (less than 5 records for Thorne Moors).

 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 07/07/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 20, Mallard 9, Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 3, Little Grebe 5, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns, Buzzard 1, Hobby 3, Black-headed Gull 400 and 200 juveniles, Turtle Dove 2, Swift 50, Great Spotted Woodpecker 4, Great Tit 9, Sand Martin 2, House Martin 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 31, Willow Warbler 38, Blackcap 24, Garden Warbler 14, Whitethroat 38, Sedge Warbler 21, Reed Warbler 26, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 8, Tree Pipit 1 near viewing platform, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 8, Reed Bunting 14.

 

Bryan Wainwright 07/07/2016 Teal 14, Mallard 1 female with 5 chicks S bend, Pochard 5, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 1, Lapwing 70, Little Ringed Plover 1 Goole Moor Tram W end, Black-headed Gull 200 over 163 young, Turtle Dove 2, Cuckoo 1, Swift 40, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Skylark 5, House Martin 4, Blackbird 3, Mistle Thrush 4, Stonechat 2, Tree Sparrow 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 6, Goldfinch 14, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 3, Red Deer 4 a small young with 1, Roe Deer 3.

 

Lucy Ryan 06/07/2016 Woodcock 2 both display and calls S of Elmhirst Tram near gate, Snipe 10 at least display and calls S of Elmhirst Tram near gate.

 

Ron Moat 06/07/2016 Wheatear 1 immature track to Creyke’s gate, Stonechat 4 S end Southern Canals Canal 4 & 7.

 

Pat Heath 05/07/2016 Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Buzzard 5, Hobby 6, Kestrel 2, Cuckoo 2 including the rufous female, Stonechat 1 male, Tree Pipit 1 near viewing platform, Yellowhammer 1, also  Water Shrew dead Middle Moor (photo). 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 05/07/2016 Teal 30, Pochard 5, Tufted Duck 3 and 4 young, Little Grebe 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Coot 6, Lapwing 80, Redshank 6, Common Tern 1, Black-headed Gull 200 and 300 juveniles, Swift 200, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 20, Chiffchaff 17, Willow Warbler 19, Blackcap 15, Garden Warbler 9, Whitethroat 22, Sedge Warbler 9, Reed Warbler 14, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 4, Tree Sparrow 2, Meadow Pipit 80, Reed Bunting 10. 

 

Steve Hiner 04/07/2016 Mallard 7, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 37, Black-headed Gull 100, Swift 25, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Blackbird 1, Stonechat 1.

 

Rob Watson 03/07/2016 Shelduck 2 Circular flights low  by both adults calling continuously for 60 seconds possibly indicating a predator on Crowle North Marsh (photo of one bird in flight), Great Crested Grebe 1 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 3, Willow Tit 1, Spotted Flycatcher 2 Will Pits, Bullfinch 1. 

 

Bev Baxter 03/07/2016 Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 13 (1 RT), Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 1, Wren 4.

 

Bryan Wainwright 02/07/2016 Shelduck 2 with 4 nearly fledged young Crowle North Marsh, Mallard 1 female with 9 very new chicks S bend, Marsh Harrier 4 male mobbed and chased in tight turns by 2 buzzards for prey, dropped vole? and buzzard caught, female MH arrived just too late all E end Goole Moor, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 5, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 30, Black-headed Gull 300 over 100 young, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 2 one was a rufous morph female Will Pits, Swift 120, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 3, also Red Deer 2 Goole Fields.

 

Martin Warne 02/07/2016 Teal 7, Little Grebe 1 with 1 young, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Hobby 1, Cuckoo 2, Swift 60, Stonechat 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright et. al. 01/07/2016 Hobby 2 Green Belt, Woodcock 2 together Green Belt display flight and calls, Nightjar 5 Green Belt. 

 

Martin Warne 01/07/2016 Teal 7, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Curlew 1, Redshank 2, Cuckoo 1, Swift 87.

 


Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 30/06/2016 Shelduck 2 and 3 juveniles, Teal 43, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 3, Coot 6, Black-headed Gull 200 and 100 juveniles, Cuckoo 5, Tawny Owl 1 heard, Swift 100, Green Woodpecker 1 heard N end Will Pits, Blue Tit 8, Swallow 12, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 18, Willow Warbler 40, Blackcap 27, Garden Warbler 13, Whitethroat 29, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 14, Reed Warbler 22, Wren 34, Song Thrush 1, Robin 4, Dunnock 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 25, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 21.

 

Richard Barnard 30/06/2016 Black-tailed Godwit 1 Will Pits Scrape. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 30/06/2016 Teal 15, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Hobby 7, Lapwing 34, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 500 and 156+ young at least 20 of which flying, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Stock Dove 1, Cuckoo 2, Swift 40, Swallow 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 6. Also Adder 1 small young on Bank Top track Will Pits Scrape (photo), Grass Snake 1 across road N side Will Pits Bank Top. 

Robert Broch 30/06/2016 Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Hobby 3, Garden Warbler 1 at nest, Treecreeper 1. Adder 1 Crowle Moor. 

 

Tom Lowe 29/06/2016 Black-tailed Godwit 55 going E over Will Pits 18.00.

 

Bev Baxter Creyke's 28/06/2016 Coal Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 10 (9 RT), Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 2, Wren 2, Robin 3.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 28/06/2016 Shelduck 1, Gadwall 5, Teal 24, Shoveler 22, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 4, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 3, Hobby 3, Coot 8, Lapwing 1, Black-headed Gull 200 and 70+ juveniles, Cuckoo 3, Swift 36, Green Woodpecker 1 heard on last 2 visits in will pits down Black Dyke track, Jay 1, Blue Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 11, Willow Warbler 25, Blackcap 17, Garden Warbler 10, Whitethroat 22, Sedge Warbler 11, Reed Warbler 26, Song Thrush 3, Stonechat 4 (inc. 3 juveniles), Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 12, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 14.

 

Ron Moat 27/06/2016 Stonechat 2 S end Southern Canals Canal 4.

 

Rob Watson 26/06/2016 Spotted Flycatcher 1 Will Pits. Also Black-tailed Skimmer 3 (2 males and a female) photo 1 male.

 

Steve Hiner 24/06/2016 Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Willow Warbler 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright et al. 24/06/2016 Hobby 1 Green Belt, Woodcock 1 Green Belt display flight and calls, Nightjar 6 Green Belt, also Roe Deer 2.

 

Martin Warne 24/06/2016 Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 1, Stonechat 5. Also Common Lizard 1, Large Heath 149, Large Skipper 32.

 

Steve Hiner 21/06/2016 Mallard 14, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Coot 2, Black-headed Gull 150+, Cuckoo 1, Swift 55, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Yellow Wagtail 2.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Harry Cocking 21/06/2016 Marsh Harrier 1 female, Hobby 1, Snipe 2, Nightjar 8, Stonechat 1.

 

Martin Warne 23/06/2016 Early am Tawny Owl 1, Nightjar 2, Grasshopper Warbler 6.

 

Martin Warne, Jason King, Callum King 23/06/2016 Little Egret 1, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 60, Green Sandpiper 1 calling in flight, Redshank 5, Cuckoo 2, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Stonechat 6, Yellow Wagtail 2, also Roe Deer 2 Red Deer 1.

 

Bryan Wainwright and others 22/06/2016 Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1 male floods, Hobby 1 Green Belt, Woodcock 1 Green Belt display flight and calls, Turtle Dove 1 Green Belt, Cuckoo 1, Long-eared Owl 1 over Green Belt, Nightjar 6 Green Belt, Swift 20, Song Thrush 1, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 2, Roe Deer 5.

 

Martin Warne 22/06/2016 Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Cuckoo 1, Stonechat 1. Also Meadow Brown 1, Painted Lady 1, Ringlet 5, Broad-bodied Chaser 1 male. Photos Broad-bodied Chaser x2, Cranbus lathoniellus, Large Heath, Meadow Brown (MW).

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 21/06/2016 Teal 3, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3 inc. 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Water Rail 3, Coot 9 inc. juveniles, Cuckoo 6, Swift 40, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 6, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 10, Chiffchaff 18, Willow Warbler 21, Blackcap 11, Garden Warbler 10, Whitethroat 25, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 19, Reed Warbler 23, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 9 including 5 fledged young, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 9, Chaffinch 13, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 12, Fox 1 crossing limestone road at Will Pits.

 

Martin Warne 21/06/2016 Pochard male 1, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Coot 7, Lapwing 3, Redshank 1, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 3, Swift 1, Jay 1, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 9, Yellowhammer1. Also Ringlet 2, Large Heath 97, Large Skipper 20, Common Blue 1, Grey Squirrel 1.

 

Richard Sprakes 20/06/2016 Grey Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 2 male and female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Swallow 15. 

 

Bryan Wainwright 20/06/2016 Teal 10, Marsh Harrier 4, Lapwing 28, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 350 with at least 50 chicks a few fledged, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 adult, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Yellowhammer 1, also probable Sandwich Tern 1 bit distant flew S with BH Gull. Red Deer 2 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Roe Deer 1.

 

Rob Watson 19/06/2016 Marsh Harrier 1 male, Hobby 3, Water Rail 1, Cuckoo 4, Spotted Flycatcher 2 Will Pits, also Fox carrying prey and Grey Squirrel.  Broad-bodied Chaser 1 male, Painted Lady 3, Green-veined White 1 (photo), Large Heath 2 (photo), Brown Argus 1, Wall 1 (Will Pits), Common Blue 3, Silver Y 1 (photo).

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Hinks, Mike Lloyd, Brian Smith, Mark Smith 18/06/2016 Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Buzzard 2, Swift 150, Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 7, Reed Warbler 6, Stonechat 6 including fledged young, Reed Bunting 12, Red Deer 7 Goole fields just north of moors, Roe Deer 2 (1 Bank top, 1 Paraffin area), Fox 2 (1 Will pits, 1 young cub trotted from Blue bridge to Will pits  in front of us), Common Frog 1 adult near Blue bridge.

 

Bryan Wainwright and others 18/06/2016 Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 1 female floods, Woodcock 1 Green Belt display flight and calls, Turtle Dove 4 all Green Belt (2 together and 2 far apart calling), Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 1 Green Belt, Nightjar 6 Green Belt, Song Thrush 3, also Hedgehog on track to Creyke’s gate midnight, Roe Deer 2.

 

Robert Broch 18/06/2016 Turtle Dove 2 Will Pits, Common Crossbill 12 probably juveniles Crowle Moor.

 

Keith Fillingham c.18/06/2016 American Mink with five young E end Blackwater Dike.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/06/2016 Shelduck 2 with 4 young, Gadwall 1, Teal 8, Mallard 12, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 6, Grey Heron 3, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Buzzard 2, Hobby 2, Coot 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Cuckoo 5, Swift 200, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 2, Swallow 30, House Martin 4, Chiffchaff 16, Willow Warbler 27, Blackcap 18, Garden Warbler 11, Whitethroat 12, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 20, Reed Warbler 26, Treecreeper 1, Mistle Thrush 2, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 12, Reed Bunting 16.

 

Bryan Wainwright and others 16/06/2016 Marsh Harrier 1 female floods, Hobby 1 Green Belt, Water Rail 1 calling Green Belt floods, Woodcock 1 Green Belt display flight and calls, Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 2 over Green Belt and on Creyke’s gate, Nightjar 6 Green Belt, Swift 4, Song Thrush 2, also Roe Deer female and 2 very young Green Belt. Pipistrelle 1 Green Belt.

 

Lucy Ryan 15/06/2016 Long-eared Owl 1 adult New Cut, Nightjar 6.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 14/06/2016 Shelduck 2 and 5 young, Gadwall 6, Teal 8, Mallard 12, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Hobby 4, Curlew 1, Redshank 2, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 5, Tawny Owl 1, Swift 200, Swallow 30, Chiffchaff 14, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 23, Garden Warbler 12, Whitethroat 23, Sedge Warbler 23, Reed Warbler 16, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 23, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 8, Reed Bunting 20.

Martin Warne 15/06/2016 Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 2, Coot 10, Lapwing 3, Curlew 1 in flight South/West, Redshank 1, Cuckoo 3, Swift 95, Kingfisher 1, Swallow 11, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Mistle Thrush 2, Stonechat 3, Yellowhammer 3.

Martin Warne 14/06/2016 Teal 12, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 9, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Coot 7, Lapwing 16, Curlew 1 calling in flight East/West, Redshank 4, Cuckoo 2, Swift 30, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 5. Photos: Common Blue, Large Skipper, Small Copper, Large Heath (MW).

Martin Warne 13/06/2016 Gadwall 3, Teal 2, Shoveler 30 (25 on Main Floods), Pochard 2 male and female, Tufted Duck 9, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Water Rail 1, Coot 5, Lapwing 3, Redshank 1, Cuckoo 4, Swift 210, Kingfisher 1, Blackcap 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1,  Sedge Warbler 6, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Yellowhammer 1.

 

James Hinhcliffe, Ron Moat 12/06/2016 Coot 1 with 5 young, Short-eared Owl 1. 

 

Steve Hiner 10/06/2016 Mallard 2, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 3 2 males 1 female, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 100+, Cuckoo 2, Swift 44, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 1. 

 

Tom & Janet Jackson 09/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1 and 4 young, Tufted Duck 4, Pheasant 2 females and 10 young, Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 6, Coot 1 and 5 young, Snipe 1, Jay 1, Skylark 2. Also Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 1. Broad-bodied Chaser 1.

 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 09/06/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 9, Mallard 29, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 13, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males), Buzzard 1, Hobby 4, Coot 4, Redshank 2, Cuckoo 5, Swift 200, Kingfisher 2, Jackdaw 2, Great Tit 3, Coal Tit 1, Swallow 30, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 18, Willow Warbler 26, Blackcap 17, Garden Warbler 24, Whitethroat 23, Sedge Warbler 22, Reed Warbler 26, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 10, Chaffinch 19, Goldfinch 14, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 19, also Grass Snake 1 swam across Will Pits Scrape.

 

Rob Watson 09/06/2016 Pochard 1 male, Hobby 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 immature (2nd Summer photo), Turtle Dove 1 over pit tip.

Bryan Wainwright, Nicola 09/06/2016 Shelduck 1, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 5, Stonechat 1 male, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 2, also Adder 1 on road Green Belt.

Bryan Wainwright 08/06/2016 Teal 4, Shoveler 6, Mallard 8, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 8,  Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Coot 7 and young, Lapwing 29, Redshank 5, Jackdaw 2 E over Goole Moor called, Skylark 1, Stonechat 1 male, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 3, Yellowhammer 1, also Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 1. Broad-bodied Chaser 1.

Dave Hursthouse 08/06/2016 Hobby 7.

Martin Warne 08/06/2016 Gadwall 3, Teal 1, Pochard 2 males, Tufted Duck 5, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 6, Water Rail 1, Coot 4, Lapwing 3, Redshank 1, Cuckoo 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 1, Sedge Warbler 5, Stonechat 1, Yellowhammer 2. Also Broad-bodied Chaser 1.

Martin Warne 07/06/2016 Tufted Duck 5, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 11, Redshank 1, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 5, Reed Warbler 7, Stonechat 3, Yellowhammer 2. Also Painted Lady 1, Large Heath 15, Small Copper 9.

Peter Hinks, Mike Lloyd, Brian Smith, Mark Smith 07/06/2016 Mallard 14, Tufted Duck 4, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Coot 3 and 4 young, Black-headed Gull 100, Cuckoo 7, Swallow 5, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 6, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 9, Reed Warbler 3, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 3, Robin 5, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 2 farmland, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 8, also Roe Deer with a very young fawn. Large Heath 13, Painted Lady 8, Large Skipper 7, Small Copper 3, Hairy Dragonfly 4, Broad-bodied Chaser 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 06/06/2016 Shelduck 2 With 3 unfledged young, Gadwall 1, Teal 5, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 10, Marsh Harrier 4 (3 males), Buzzard 2, Hobby 2, Coot 4, Cuckoo 5, Swift 30, Kingfisher 1, Blue Tit 3, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 23, Willow Warbler 22, Blackcap 23, Garden Warbler 29, Whitethroat 12, Sedge Warbler 18, Reed Warbler 16, Wren 26, Song Thrush 4, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 20, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 6, Reed Bunting 12, also Red Deer 1.

Martin Warne 06/06/2016 Gadwall 4, Teal 6, Tufted Duck 8, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3,  Buzzard 1,  Hobby 2,  Coot 4, Lapwing 12, Redshank 2, Cuckoo 3, Kingfisher 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Yellowhammer 2. Also Painted Lady 1, Water Vole 1, Broad bodied Chaser 1.

Martin Warne, Jason King 05/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Gadwall 2, Teal 7, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 9, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 4,  Coot 4, Lapwing 3, Curlew 1, Redshank 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 4, Swift 2, Jay 2, Skylark 2, Swallow 2, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 7, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 9, Sedge Warbler 5, Song Thrush 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 7, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 9, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 10. Also Painted Lady 3, Large Heath 4, Red Admiral 1, Common Lizard 1. 

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes, Bill Priestley 04/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Gadwall 4, Teal 3, Mallard 6, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 5, Little Grebe 2, Great Crested Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 5, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 4, Lapwing 2, Little Ringed Plover 1, Curlew 2 N, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 360 some chicks S bend colony, Lesser Black-backed Gull 7, Stock Dove 1, Cuckoo 4, Long-eared Owl 1 flushed from ground Goole Moor (RJS only), Swift 4, Skylark 2, Swallow 3, House Martin 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 10, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 10. Also Roe Deer 3, Painted Lady 1.

Martin Warne 04/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 4, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 12, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 5, Great Crested Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 1, Hobby 9, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 10, Lapwing 6, Curlew 2, Redshank 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 1, Skylark 2, House Martin 32, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 4, Whitethroat 6, Sedge Warbler 10, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 9, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 8, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 21. Also Painted Lady 1.

Lucy Ryan 03/06/2016 Shoveler 2 With 3 unfledged young S bend, Nightjar 3.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner WeBs 03/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 13, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 4 with 2 at Crowle North Marsh with 4 unfledged chicks, Gadwall 15, Teal 28, Mallard 56 (pair and 3 ducklings), Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 7, Pheasant 2, Cormorant 2 with 1 N and later 1 E, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 6, Coot 7 with 2 at Crowle North Marsh with 5 unfledged chicks, Lapwing 17, Little Ringed Plover 1 Goole Moor W pools, Curlew 1, Curlew 1, Redshank 6, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 320 at colony S bend with at least 3 unfledged chicks, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 20, Collared Dove 2, Turtle Dove 6, Cuckoo 8, Swift 350, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Red-backed Shrike 1 male Creyke's early am (SH, BPW, LR, MO Photos Lukas Rowe), Magpie 2, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 19, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 54, House Martin 12, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 9, Blackcap 12, Garden Warbler 8, Whitethroat 12, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 7, Reed Warbler 25, Treecreeper 1, Wren 4, Blackbird 12, Song Thrush 3, Robin 2, Stonechat 7 (2 juveniles), House Sparrow 10, Tree Sparrow 2 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5 (2 juveniles at NE shed), Meadow Pipit 17, Chaffinch 7, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 10, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 20. Also Red Deer 7, Roe Deer 7. 

Martin Warne,  Helen Kirk 03/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 13, Shelduck 1, Teal 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 15, Redshank 4, Cuckoo 1, Swift c500, Skylark 3, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 2, Whitethroat 4, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 5, Linnet 8, Yellowhammer 3. 

Martin Warne 02/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Teal 1, Shoveler 5, Pochard 2 (male & female), Tufted Duck 9, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 4, Lapwing 3, Cuckoo 3 (1 female), Swift 40, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Skylark 3, House Martin 35, Swallow 30, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 5, Whitethroat 3, Reed Warbler 10, Wren 4, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 10, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 12.

Martin Warne, Ian McDonald 01/06/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Teal 3, Shoveler 5, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 7, Little Grebe 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 3, Coot 3, Lapwing 3, Cuckoo 2, Swift 74, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 2, Skylark 1, House Martin 32, Swallow 50, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 9, Blackcap 8, Whitethroat 15, Sedge Warbler 5, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 3, Blackbird 7, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 7, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 7, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 16.

 


Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 31/05/2016 Shelduck 2 with 4 young Crowle N Marsh, Gadwall 1, Teal 7, Mallard 20, Shoveler 15, Tufted Duck 16, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Coot 3, Black-headed Gull 200, Cuckoo 3, Barn Owl 1, Swift 12, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 2, Swallow 20, House Martin 110, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 7, Garden Warbler 10, Whitethroat 7, Sedge Warbler 7, Reed Warbler 11, Wren 11, Blackbird 6, Song Thrush 2, Robin 7, Tree Sparrow 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 10, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 12.   

Carl Cornish 29/05/2016 Shelduck 1, Gadwall 5, Teal 6, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 2, Great Crested Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 5, Coot 4, Lapwing 7, Little Ringed Plover 1, Redshank 1, Cuckoo 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 25, Blackcap 4, Garden Warbler 5, Whitethroat 15, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 14, Stonechat 3  (photo), Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 4, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 17. Also Roe Deer 1. Common Blue 7 (photo), Small Copper 11.

Bryan Wainwright 29/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Gadwall 20, Teal 10, Mallard 12, Shoveler 9, Tufted Duck 12, Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Moorhen 2, Coot 3, Lapwing 2, Redshank 5 (2 mating W pools Goole Moor), Black-headed Gull 380 at colony others about, Lesser Black-backed Gull 7, Herring Gull 11, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 10, Turtle Dove 2 over floods to Will Pits, Cuckoo 3, Long-eared Owl 1 flushed by M Harrier W side of floods flew to trees W end Goole Moor Tram, Swift 300, Skylark 2, Swallow 10, House Martin 80, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 4, Wren 5, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 3, Robin 2, Stonechat 3 (inc. 2 young W end Goole Moor Tram), House Sparrow 7, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 6. Also Roe Deer 5.

Bryan Wainwright 28/05/2016 Canada Goose 2, Mallard 1 with 8 chicks S bend floods, Pochard 1 male S bend floods, Tufted Duck 9, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Moorhen 2, Coot 2, Lapwing 4, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 280, Cuckoo 3, Swift 50, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 4, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 3, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 10, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 2, Stonechat 3 (inc. 2 young W end Goole Moor Tram), Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 6. Also Roe Deer 3.

Rob Watson 28/05/2016 Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 3, Hobby 5, Cuckoo 3 (1 female), Stonechat 3 (inc. 3 young Pony Bridge Marsh. Photo). Also Red Deer fawn 1. Four-spotted Chaser 300+. 

Tom Lowe 25/05/2016 Pink-footed Goose 1, Little Ringed Plover 1 Goole Fields. 

Bryan Wainwright 26/05/2016 Hobby 1, Black-headed Gull 360 (350 colony at S bend).

Ian McDonald 25/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Shelduck 4, Teal 4, Mallard 2, Shoveler 1, Pheasant 1, Little Grebe 2, Black-headed Gull 100, Cuckoo 1, Swift 150, Carrion Crow 2, House Martin 70, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 2, Robin 1, Reed Bunting 2.

Carl Cornish 24/05/2016 Gadwall 7, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 2, Garden Warbler 2.

Pat Heath 24/05/2016 Shelduck 1, Marsh Harrier 5 ( 2 males - 1 displaying Will Pitts Scrape and 1 food pass to female in Floods area), Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 7, Cuckoo 3. Also Red Deer 1 female.

Martin Warne 23/05/2016 Shelduck 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 2, Cuckoo 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 9, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 2. Also Hairy Dragonfly 3.

Martin Warne, Steve Whitehouse 22/05/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 2, Cuckoo 1, Willow Warbler 2, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 1 Blue Bridge. Also Small Copper 3, Common Frog 1.

Martin Warne 21/04/2016 Teal 2, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 11, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 3, Lapwing 4, Cuckoo 1, Barn Owl 1, Swift c300, Skylark 1, Swallow c100, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Stonechat 1, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1.

Bryan Wainwright 21/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8 (also about 8 young by 2 pairs), Gadwall 8, Teal 4, Mallard 7, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 5, Pheasant 6, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Moorhen 2, Coot 4 (pair with 4 young Crowle North Marsh), Lapwing 7, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 430 (350 colony at S bend), Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Woodpigeon 16, Cuckoo 5, Swift 300 moving ahead of a shower, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 6, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1 Goole Moor Bank Top, Skylark 5, Swallow 10, House Martin 5, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 15, Blackcap 9, Whitethroat 14, Sedge Warbler 9, Reed Warbler 5, Wren 13, Blackbird 6, Song Thrush 5, Robin 8, Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 2, Meadow Pipit 8, Chaffinch 3, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 16, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 5.  Also Hare 1, Roe Deer 3, Rabbit 4.

Bryan Wainwright 20/05/2016 Shelduck 2, Gadwall 6, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 12, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 8, Moorhen , Coot 3, Oystercatcher 1, Lapwing 7, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 475 colony at S bend mostly, Collared Dove 2, Cuckoo 4, Swift 120, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jackdaw 5 E over Goole Moor, Skylark 1, Swallow 3, House Martin 1, Song Thrush 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 9, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1. Also Red Deer 6, Roe Deer 3.

Martin Warne 19/05/2016 Gadwall 1, Teal 2, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 8, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1,  Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 2, Cuckoo 2, Swift c150, Skylark 5, Swallow c100, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 10, Reed Warbler 2, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 2.

Peter Hinks, Jack Taylor, Barry Thompson 18/05/2016  Greylag Goose (domestic) 18, Gadwall 2, Mallard 20, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 4, Pheasant 3, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 3, Hobby 1, Coot 3, Lapwing 1, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 150, Woodpigeon 20, Cuckoo 3, Swift 250, Magpie 1, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 12, Great Tit 2, Sand Martin 8, House Martin 8, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 22, Whitethroat 24, Sedge Warbler 18, Reed Warbler 10, Wren 28, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 3, Robin 14, Stonechat 4, Dunnock 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 4, Bullfinch 7, Reed Bunting 16. Also Roe Deer 2.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 18/05/2016  Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Shelduck 1, Gadwall 1, Teal 3, Mallard 9, Shoveler 4, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 male) , Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Lapwing 4, Black-headed Gull 150, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 1, Swift 100, Carrion Crow 7, Great Tit 1, Swallow 1, House Martin 50, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 6, Wren 2, Stonechat 6 (3 pairs) , Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 8.

via Tim Kohler 17/05/2016 Hobby 10. 

Tom Lowe 17/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 18, Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 4, Grey Partridge 4 (2 pairs), Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 6, Lapwing 8, Greenshank 2, Redshank 3, Cuckoo 3, Swift 250, Swallow 40, Yellow Wagtail 22, Corn Bunting 2.

Lukas Rowe and others 16/05/2016 Nightjar 1 flushed at Green Belt.

David Slack 16/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 58 (45 Goole Fields, 4 young), Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 2, Teal 4, Mallard 15, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 12, Coot 4, Oystercatcher 1, Black-headed Gull 300, Cuckoo 2, Swift 4, Skylark 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Blackbird 3, Reed Bunting 3.

Richard Drew 15/05/2016 Red-backed Shrike 1 male Middle Moor, Turtle Dove 5.

Richard Sprakes 15/05/2016 Mute Swan 2, Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Teal 12, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 6, Hobby 16, Black-headed Gull 120, Turtle Dove 2, Cuckoo 3, Swift 20, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 2, Chiffchaff 20, Garden Warbler 10, Whitethroat 40, Stonechat 2 a pair. 

Martin Warne 14/05/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Shoveler 4, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 6, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 1, Swift c200, Skylark 2, Swallow 58, House Martin 21, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 8, Whitethroat 6, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 9, Stonechat 4, Linnet 12.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 13/05/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 1, Tufted Duck 11, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Coot 5, Lapwing 6, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull c300, Tawny Owl 1 calling, Swift c1000, Skylark 1, Swallow c100, House Martin c50, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 9, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 1 also Roe Deer 1, Brown Hare 2.

Steve Hiner 12/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Teal 4, Mallard 4, Shoveler 6, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Red-footed Falcon 1 with BW, Hobby 6 with BW, Carrion Crow 17, Snipe 1, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 2, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 3, Robin 1, Chaffinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 1. 

Bryan Wainwright 12/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 3, Gadwall 4, Teal 5, Mallard 20, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 13, Pheasant 10, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Red-footed Falcon 1 first summer female middle of Goole Moor, Hobby 6, Moorhen 2, Coot 2, Lapwing 8, Greenshank 1 W pools, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 200, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Stock Dove 1, Woodpigeon 6, Collared Dove 1, Turtle Dove 4 Will Pits, Swift 30, Kingfisher 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain Goole Moor, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 8, Great Tit 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 8, House Martin 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 10, Whitethroat 10, Sedge Warbler 10, Reed Warbler 4, Wren 2, Blackbird 3, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 2, House Sparrow 14, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 5, Linnet 7, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 6, also Roe Deer 2. 

Martin Warne 12/05/2016 Shelduck 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Red- footed Falcon 1 Goole Moor courtesy Chris Robinson, Hobby 10 (at least), Coot 1, Swift 5, Sedge Warbler 1, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail 1.

Tom Lowe 11/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 32, Canada Goose 4, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 5, Red-legged Partridge 2, Grey Partridge 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Red-footed Falcon 1 first Summer female, Hobby 6, Water Rail 1, Ringed Plover, Greenshank 1 W pools, Redshank 6, Black-headed Gull 40, Turtle Dove 1 Bank Top, Swift 200, Stonechat 2.

Irvin Payne 11/05/2016 Black Tern 1 going N at S bend,                          

Martin Warne 11/05/2016 Shelduck 2, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Tufted Duck 6, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Hobby 4, Coot 4, Lapwing 3, Redshank 1, Turtle Dove 1, Short-eared Owl 1 quartering Priory, Swift 152, Skylark 1, Swallow 12, House Martin 3, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 9, Sedge Warbler 3, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 12, Yellowhammer 4 also Roe Deer 1. Small Copper 2.             

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 11/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 18 (2 had 5 young), Canada Goose 1, Teal 6, Mallard 12, Shoveler 4, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 6, Moorhen 1, Coot 2, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 200, Turtle Dove 1 heard crowle side near NE shed, Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 1 heard Will Pits, Swift 200, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 12, Blue Tit 2, Skylark 1, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 8, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler, Sedge Warbler 3, Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 2.

Irvin Payne 10/05/2016 Gadwall 8, Teal 20, Shoveler 14, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Redshank 2, Snipe 1, Turtle Dove 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 8, Sedge Warbler 3, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 10.

Tom Lowe 10/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 57 roosted W pools at dusk, Greenshank 1 W pools, Cuckoo 3. 

Chris Robinson, Tina Langford 09/04/2016 Red-footed Falcon 1 first summer female middle of Goole Moor.

Tom Lowe 09/05/2016 Mute Swan 4 S, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 6, Marsh Harrier 7, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Red-footed Falcon 1 Goole Moor, Hobby 8, Ringed Plover 2, Redshank 4, Arctic Tern 2 flew NE over west side at 0830, Swift 20, Stonechat 5.

Paul Thomas 09/05/2016 Red-footed Falcon 1, Hobby 11, Turtle Dove 2 heard colliery to Green Belt, Cuckoo 3, Garden Warbler 3.

Bryan Wainwright, Dave Hursthouse, Lukas Rowe (in part) 09/05/2016 Shelduck 1, Gadwall 2, Mallard 10, Shoveler 4, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Red-footed Falcon 1 first summer female main floods N of limestone road between 12.30 and 15.30 still present when left, Hobby 11, Lapwing 8, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Common Tern 1, Black-headed Gull 200, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4, Swift 4, Linnet 1, Bullfinch 2.

Red-footed Falcon record shot by Bryan Wainwright

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes (Rob Watson in part) 08/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 3, Teal 6, Mallard 20, Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 9, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, RED-FOOTED FALCON 1 A superb first summer female S bend first then main floods between 12.50 and 16.30 still present when left (RJS, BPW, RW and 5 others), Hobby 8, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 6, Redshank 4, Black Tern 20 a group of 3 followed by 17 over S bend which hung around a couple of hours before heading E (New maximum for Thorne Moors) (RJS, BPW, RW), Common Tern 6 all E, Arctic Tern 30 a group of 24 straight through then much later 4 and 2 all straight through going E (New maximum for Thorne Moors) (RJS, BPW), Black-headed Gull 280, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Herring Gull 6, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 8, Collared Dove 3, Swift 3, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 2, Swallow 4, House Martin 1, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 8, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 10, Sedge Warbler 12, Blackbird 10, Robin 2, Stonechat 4, House Sparrow 6, Tree Sparrow 1 Creyke's crossing, Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 3 Creyke's crossing, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 14, also Roe Deer 4. Adder male 1. Photo record shots of Red-footed Falcon and Black Terns by Rob Watson.

Bev Baxter, Rob Adams (ringing Creyke's gate) 08/05/2016 Stock Dove 4, Jay 1, Blue Tit 3 (3 RT), Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 5 (1 RT), Mistle Thrush 4, Chaffinch 3 (1 RT), Greenfinch 6 (1 RT), Goldfinch 13 (3 RT), Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 1.

Martin Warne 07/05/2016 Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 1, Hobby 3, Coot 1, Redshank 2, Jack Snipe 1 Middle Moor Tram, Stock Dove 2, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 1, Barn Owl 1, Tawny Owl 2 heard calling, Skylark 1, Chiffchaff 13, Willow Warbler 14, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 6, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 11, Reed Warbler 1, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Bullfinch 2 also Roe Deer 1.

Peter Hinks, Madge Beevers, Simone Maw 07/05/2016 Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 8, Teal 6, Tufted Duck 8, Pheasant 10, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 4, Moorhen 2, Coot 6, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 200, Woodpigeon 10, Cuckoo 3, Swift 4, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 2, Wheatear 1, Dunnock 1, Yellow Wagtail 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 1, Reed Bunting 1, also Roe Deer 1, Red Deer 4, Bank Vole 1 being eaten by Adder, Adder 1 eating Bank Vole (photos Madge Beevers).

Rob Watson 06/05/2016 Kestrel 4, Hobby 3, Little Ringed Plover 2 pit tip, Turtle Dove 4, Cuckoo 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 2 alarm calls, Reed Bunting 7. Photos by Rob Watson: Little Ringed Plover, Turtle Dove and Sundew.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 06/05/2016 Canada Goose 13, Shelduck 2, Teal 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1 (HK), Coot 1, Avocet 2 Goole Moor West Pools 10:32 courtesy BPW / SH also in flight NW 16:03, Lapwing 2, Redshank 5, Skylark 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 6, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Blackbird 3, Stonechat 1, also Four Spotted Chaser 3, Common Lizard 3, Roe Deer 3.

Bev Baxter (ringing Creyke’s gate) 06/05/2016 Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 4, Robin 1, Chaffinch 1, Linnet 2.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 06/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10 (inc. a pair with 8 young), Canada Goose 1, Teal 4, Mallard 9, Shoveler 6, Pheasant 6, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 6 (2 males), Kestrel 1, Hobby 6, Moorhen 2, Coot 2, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 250, Cuckoo 2, Kingfisher Swinefleet Warping Drain Goole Moor 1, Carrion Crow 7, Skylark 1, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 6, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 3, Wren 2, Blackbird 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 2 males, Wheatear 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 5.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner 06/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 61, Canada Goose 18, Shelduck 6, Gadwall 16, Teal 18, Mallard 89 (pair and 9 ducklings Paraffin area), Shoveler 41, Tufted Duck 19, Pheasant 14, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4 food pass Goole Moor E end, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 4, Hobby 3, Moorhen 11, Coot 13, Avocet 2 W end Goole Moor, Golden Plover 30, Lapwing 24, Redshank 3, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 300, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 20, Collared Dove 1, Cuckoo 6, Swift 22, Magpie 3, Carrion Crow 12, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 4, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 6, Swallow 19, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 15, Willow Warbler 40, Blackcap 20, Garden Warbler 3, Whitethroat 36, Grasshopper Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 34, Reed Warbler 16, Wren 36, Starling 3, Blackbird 13, Song Thrush 4, Robin 13, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 10, Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 5, Chaffinch 12, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 9, Linnet 5, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 28, also Roe Deer 14, Red Deer 21, Rabbit 4, Adder 1 male, Lizard 1. Orange Tip 1.

Bill Priestley 05/05/2016 Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby 3, Black-headed Gull 200, Turtle Dove 1 Bell's, Cuckoo 2, Chiffchaff 17, Willow Warbler 60, Blackcap 20, Garden Warbler 6, Whitethroat 28, Sedge Warbler 32, Reed Warbler 11, Wren 60, Spotted Flycatcher 1 Paraffin, Wheatear 2.

Graham Todd 05/05/2016 Hobby 3, Turtle Dove 1 Green Belt.

Steve Hiner 05/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 1, Teal 2, Mallard 9, Shoveler 10 1pr + 8 ducklings, Paraffin, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 2, Lapwing 5, Black-headed Gull 100+, Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 1, Swift 12, Carrion Crow 2, Swallow 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 7, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 2, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 1.

Martin Warne 05/05/2016 Gadwall 2, Tufted Duck 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Coot 2, Lapwing 2, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 300 Paraffin Pools, Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Stock Dove 2, Skylark 1, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 8, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 14, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 2, Wheatear 1, also Four Spotted Chaser 1, Common Lizard 1,  Large Red Damselfly 393.

Martin Warne 04/05/2016 Shoveler 7, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Coot 1, Lapwing 4, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 300 Paraffin Pools, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5, Stock Dove 2, Swift 4, Skylark 1, Swallow 1, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 6, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Blackbird 3, Stonechat 3, Wheatear 1, also Peacock 13, Green veined White 3, Speckled Wood 3, Orange Tip 1, Brimstone 1, Small White 1, Large Red Damselfly 56.

David Slack 04/05/2016 Teal 2, Mallard 22, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males), Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 5, Lapwing 3, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 285, Swift 4, Sand Martin 4, Willow Warbler 2, Blackbird 2, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Reed Bunting 12, also Adder 7, Brimstone 2.

Tom Lowe 04/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 18, Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 2, Mallard 10, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 2, Red-legged Partridge 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 3, Water Rail 1, Ringed Plover 2, Whimbrel 1, Redshank 5, Snipe 1, Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 2, Yellow Wagtail 28, Meadow Pipit 9, Corn Bunting 1.

Martin Warne 03/05/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 18, Gadwall 5, Teal 5, Shoveler 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 female, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 2, Whimbrel 1 flying East to West 19:30, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 250 Paraffin Pools, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5, Stock Dove 2, Turtle Dove 1 heard calling Green Belt, Barn Owl 1, [Short-eared Owl] 2 (1 outside recording area), Swift 27, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 40, Chiffchaff 11, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 7, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 4, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 4, Siskin 23, Linnet 7, also Peacock 3, Large Red Damselfly 10.

Barry Warrington 03/05/2016 Buzzard 1, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 03/05/2016 Shelduck 2, Gadwall 3, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 male), Buzzard 3, Kestrel 4, Hobby 5, Coot 4, Whimbrel 2, Curlew 1, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 200, Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 1 call Will Pits, Swift 150, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 40, Swallow 50, House Martin 30, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 11, Willow Warbler 34, Blackcap 18, Garden Warbler 7, Whitethroat 10, Sedge Warbler 21, Reed Warbler 3, Treecreeper 1, Wren 31, Song Thrush 3, Robin 8, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 6, Chaffinch 16, Linnet 12, Lesser Redpoll 1, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 22, also Roe Deer 4.

 


Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 30/04/2016 Canada Goose 9, Gadwall 5, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 9, Little Egret 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Redshank 4, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Cuckoo 1, Swift 8, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 4, Willow Tit 1, Sand Martin 30, Swallow 170, House Martin 40, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 18, Willow Warbler 25, Blackcap 23, Whitethroat 8, Grasshopper Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 21, Reed Warbler 3, Song Thrush 6, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 5, Goldfinch 10.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 30/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Canada Goose 3, Shelduck 1, Gadwall 5, Teal 6, Mallard 14, Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 12, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2 feeding on a pheasant side of limestone road, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 4, Coot 3, Oystercatcher 1, Lapwing 9, Redshank 7, Black-headed Gull 296 with 16 at previous colony E of Snaith & Cowick, rest new colony S bend, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Stock Dove 6, Woodpigeon 10, Swift 56, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 14, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Skylark 7, Sand Martin 10, Swallow 38, House Martin 36, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 17, Blackcap 5, Lesser Whitethroat Goole Moor seen singing 1, Whitethroat 7, Grasshopper Warbler 7, Sedge Warbler 12, Wren 6, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 5, Mistle Thrush 3 over Will Pits Scrape E calling, Robin 5, House Sparrow 10 Creyke's gate, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 7, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 6, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 12, also Hare Fison’s Road N, Fox fields N of Crowle Moor, Red Deer Goole Moor 3, Roe Deer 2.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 29/04/2016 Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 1, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 253, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Collared Dove 2, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 29, House Martin 3, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 1, Blackbird 15, Stonechat 1, Siskin 8, Linnet 2. Also Roe Deer 4.

Tom Lowe 28/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Shelduck 2, Red-legged Partridge 2, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 7 (5 males), Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 12, Curlew 1, Redshank 3, Snipe 2, Cuckoo 1 singing Bank Top, Sand Martin 30, Swallow 60, House Martin 20, Grasshopper Warbler 1, White Wagtail (alba) 1 male, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 12, Corn Bunting 1.

Ian McDonald 28/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 34, Teal 6, Mallard 6, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 6, Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Buzzard 1, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 5, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 150, Carrion Crow 3, Blue Tit 2, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 12, Swallow 70, House Martin 30, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 6, Whitethroat 3, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 2, Wheatear 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 7, Reed Bunting 2.Photo Marsh Harriers; Ian McDonald.

 

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Managers) 28/04/2016 Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 12, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 4, Coot 2, Curlew 1 flying W over floods and called, Swift 7, Willow Tit 1 W end Goole Moor Tram, Sand Martin 6, Swallow 20, House Martin 20, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 3, Wren 3, Song Thrush 3, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 4, Bullfinch 2. Also Adder 1.

Bev Baxter (ringing Top House Farm) 28/04/2016 Woodpigeon 1, Collared Dove 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 3 (1 RT), Great Tit 2 (2 RT), Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 1, Dunnock 3 (2 RT), Tree Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 2 (2 RT), Greenfinch 5 (2 RT), Goldfinch 6 (2 RT), Linnet 7 (2 RT), Yellowhammer 16 (17 RT).

Lukas Rowe (LIFE) 28/04/2016 Merlin 1 main floods, Short-eared Owl 1 near Creyke's gate.

Martin Warne 28/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 5 female observed with 4 Gosling, Shelduck 1, Gadwall 2, Teal 3, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 7, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Coot 5, Lapwing 1,  Black-headed Gull 215 Paraffin Pools, Stock Dove 2, Swift 3, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 7, Swallow 90, House Martin 72, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 8, Blackcap 2, Fieldfare 2 in field opposite Creykes Cottages, Stonechat 1, Siskin 9, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1.

Ian McDonald 27/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 26, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 2, Teal 4 one flushed from nest with 8 eggs, Mallard 9 flushed from nest with 6 eggs, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 3 (2 males), Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 sat on fence at S bend, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 4, Coot 1, Lapwing 1, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 10, Carrion Crow 6, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 42, House Martin 70, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 7, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 3, Wren 8, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 4, Robin 4, Wheatear , Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 25, Reed Bunting 5. Also Peacock butterfly.

Martin Warne, Jason King 27/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 4, Teal 2, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 3, Lapwing 2, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 250+ Paraffin Pools, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Swift 1, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 120, House Martin 52, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 9, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 3, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 3 Goole Fields, Goldfinch 2, Siskin 9, Linnet 9, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 1. Also Roe Deer 3, Red Deer 9, Brown Hare 2.

David Slack 27/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 25, Shelduck 2, Mallard 22, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Coot 2, Whimbrel 1, Black-headed Gull 200, Swift 1, Sand Martin 35, Swallow 10, Willow Warbler 6, Sedge Warbler 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Reed Bunting 6, also Roe Deer 4, Adder 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 27/04/2016 Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 1, Shoveler 10, Pochard 2 males, Tufted Duck 6, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 male), Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Black-headed Gull 250, Sand Martin 20, Swallow 50, House Martin 20, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 22, Blackcap 7, Whitethroat 7, Sedge Warbler 5, Wren 15, Blackbird 24, Song Thrush 2, Redstart 1 female, Wheatear 1, Tree Sparrow 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 10, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 6.

Tom Lowe 27/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Canada Goose 6, Shelduck 6, Teal 18, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 6, Lapwing 8, Curlew 1, Redshank 3, Redstart 1 male singing Creyke's gate, Yellow Wagtail 16, White Wagtail (alba) 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 8.

Tom Lowe 26/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 33, Canada Goose 2, Shoveler 6, Pochard 1 male, Grey Partridge 2, Marsh Harrier 6, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 18, Redshank 2, Swallow 40, Wheatear 3, Yellow Wagtail 25.

Martin Warne 26/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Canada Goose 3, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 6, Teal 4, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 4, Black-headed Gull 262 Paraffin Pools 07:11, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Skylark 4, Swallow 33, House Martin 8, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 34, Blackcap 8, Garden Warbler 1 Bank Top, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Song Thrush 2, Mistle Thrush 5, Redstart 1 Female Fisons Road 10:50, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1 Goole Fields, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 28, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 6. Speckled Wood 1, Large Red Damselfly 6. Photos Martin Warne: Swallow and Stonechat x2.

 

 

 

Tom Lowe 25/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 52, Grey Heron 3, [White Stork] 1 probable distant W beyond recording area going SE 11.03, Red Kite 1 over Goole Moor 11.40, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 3, Lapwing 16, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 40, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Herring Gull 18, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Barn Owl 1 Goole Fields, Little Owl 1 Goole Fields, Carrion Crow 44, Swallow 60, Garden Warbler 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, [Ring Ouzel] 1 male N of recording area Goole Fields, Yellow Wagtail 4, White Wagtail (alba) 1 male with, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Corn Bunting 1.

Helen Kirk 22/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14, Gadwall 4 (in pairs), Teal 7 (in pairs and 1), Mallard 12 (in pairs and 2 more males), Pheasant 4 (males), Water Rail 2, Coot 4, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 75, Carrion Crow 8, Sand Martin 12, Swallow 15, House Martin 10, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 1, Wren 4, Stonechat 1 male, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 2, Reed Bunting 2, also Stoat 1, Roe Deer 4 (2 males and 2 females).

Martin Warne, 21/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Shelduck 1, Teal 2, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 13, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Coot 3, Lapwing 2, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 76, Tawny Owl 1 heard calling, Swallow 3, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 19, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 2, Lesser Redpoll 1, Also Peacock 37, Brimstone 3, Speckled Wood 1, Large Red Damselfly 42.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 21/04/2016 Gadwall 10, Tufted Duck 24, Great Crested Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3 (2 males), Buzzard 1, Whimbrel 1, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 60, Common Gull 1, Stock Dove 2, Barn Owl 1, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 4, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 13, Willow Warbler 36, Blackcap 18, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 5, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 6, Wren 12, Song Thrush 2, Robin 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Managers) 21/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 50, Canada Goose 4, Shelduck 1, Gadwall 8, Teal 20, Mallard 39, Shoveler 19, Pochard 1 male over S, Tufted Duck 20, Pheasant 12, Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 1 S bend pools, Marsh Harrier 6 (4 males), Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 6, Coot 6, Lapwing 9, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 45, Common Gull 5, Woodpigeon 20, Magpie 4, Carrion Crow 10, Blue Tit 3, Skylark 5, Swallow 3, House Martin 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 23, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 8, Blackbird 6, Song Thrush 1, Robin 4, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 14, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 7, Linnet 5, Lesser Redpoll 3, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 24. Also Roe Deer 12, Fox wading in wader Goole Moor W pool and ran over Pygmy Shrew at Will Pits T Junction. Frogs 1 calling Will Pits at ditch crossroads, 1 calling Will Pits T Junction. Speckled Wood 1 and other butterflies. 

Tom Lowe 20/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Mallard 10, Tufted Duck 1, Grey Partridge 2, Grey Heron 4, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 16, Whimbrel 1 north over Goole Fields, Redshank 2, Sand Martin 3 S, Swallow 15, Blackcap 1, Wheatear 3, Yellow Wagtail 33 males back on territory on fields south of old railway, Linnet 45, Corn Bunting 3.

Ian McDonald 20/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 43, Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 2, Teal 8, Mallard 12, Shoveler 6 (inc. a pair), Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 5, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2 (a pair), Buzzard 4, Moorhen 5, Coot 3, Lapwing 3, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 79, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 7, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 1, Swallow 1, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 3, Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Wheatear 1, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 1. Also Lizard blue bridge. Small White 1, Brimstone, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell.

Martin Warne, Ian McDonald, Steve Hiner (in part) 20/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 2, Teal 2, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 3, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 87, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Jay 1, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 6, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 19, Willow Warbler 37, Blackcap 10, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 5, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Goldfinch 2, Also Roe Deer 1, Grass Snake 1, Peacock 37, Brimstone 5, Green veined White 2, Large Red Damselfly 6.

 

Adder young x2 by Kevin Clarke 19.04.2016

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 19/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Canada Goose 2, Teal 1, Mallard 4, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 2 males, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Black-headed Gull 38, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 1, Blue Tit 2, Sand Martin 7, Swallow 32, House Martin 9, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 1, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 2. Roe Deer 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 19/04/2016 Gadwall 4, Shoveler 11, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 male), Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 4, Jay 1, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 4, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 6, Swallow 30, House Martin 8, Chiffchaff 13, Willow Warbler 70, Blackcap 25, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 28, Blackbird 25, Song Thrush 4, Robin 13, Stonechat 3, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 4, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 12. Also Red Deer 3.

David Slack 19/04/2016 Lapwing 2, Greylag Goose (domestic) 55, Canada Goose 1, Mallard 20, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Coot 2, Black-headed Gull 100, Skylark 2, Willow Warbler 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 1, Stonechat 4. Also Red Deer 5, Hare 1. Adder 1.

Martin Warne 19/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 7, Teal 2, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Coot 2 Black-headed Gull 90, Short-eared Owl 2, Swallow 8, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 18, Blackcap 1, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 5, Starling 5, Song Thrush 2, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 6, Lesser Redpoll 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 3, Water Vole 1. Peacock 34, Brimstone 1, Green veined White 1, Large Red Damselfly 3 (first of the year?) Orange Underwing 2. 

Adder dance by Kevin Clarke 17.04.2016

Carl Cornish 17/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1 on nest, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 10, Teal 13, Mallard 17, Shoveler 23, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Snipe 1, Sand Martin 20, Swallow 40, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 13, Sedge Warbler 1, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 5, Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Reed Bunting 4.

Martin Warne 18/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Teal 2, Shoveler 5, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Coot 1, Whimbrel 1 calling and flying East over Creykes Gate 13:27, Black-headed Gull 10, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 40, House Martin 12,  Chiffchaff 8, Willow Warbler 5, Stonechat 1 male, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Also Roe Deer 1.

Richard Sprakes 17/04/2016 Canada Goose 5, Shelduck 2, Teal 60, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 15, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 6, Ruff 4, Redshank 8, Sand Martin 25, Swallow 10, House Martin 2, Chiffchaff 21, Willow Warbler 31, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 2, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Stonechat 5, Wheatear 1 male, Yellow Wagtail 2. Also Roe Deer 1, Red Deer 4, Stoat 1, Water Shrew 1 across road at Mill Drain Marsh.

Bev Baxter (ringing Creyke's gate) 17/04/2016 Wren 1, Lesser Redpoll 4, Chiffchaff 1 (RT), Willow Warbler 5 (RT).

Helen Kirk 17/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Gadwall 4 (in pairs), Teal 12 (in pairs), Mallard 20 (in pairs), Pheasant 9 (6 male), Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 30, Carrion Crow 8, Sand Martin 20, Swallow 30, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 8, Willow Warbler 3, Wren 2, Stonechat 1 male, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 30.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/04/2016 Canada Goose 2, Wigeon 3, Gadwall 7, Teal 40, Tufted Duck 19, Goosander 1 female, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 male), Buzzard 4, Water Rail 2, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 50, House Martin 10, Chiffchaff 14, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 10, Sedge Warbler 1, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2.

Steve Ellis 17/04/2016 Hen Harrier 1 male 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 16/04/2016 Canada Goose 4, Gadwall 10, Teal 12, Garganey 1 male Paraffin Cuttings, Shoveler 10, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 23, Goosander 1 female, Grey Heron 3, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males), Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Coot 6, Stock Dove 6, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Skylark 4, Swallow 30, House Martin 3, Chiffchaff 15, Willow Warbler 25, Blackcap 12, Song Thrush 3, Robin 11, Redstart 1 male Creyke's gate, Dunnock 3, Tree Sparrow 5, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 12, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 12, Linnet 8.

Irvin Payne 15/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2 with 7 goslings Crowle North Marsh, Shelduck 2, Great Crested Grebe 2 Will Pits Scrape, Redshank 4, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 2.

David Slack 14/04/2016 Wheatear 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 14/04/2016 Canada Goose 6, Shelduck 3, Gadwall 8, Teal 2, Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 28, Goosander 1 female, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males), Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Coot 6, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Swallow 14, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 26, Willow Warbler 51, Blackcap 9, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 26, Song Thrush 6, Robin 17, Stonechat 3, Wheatear 1, Dunnock 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 12, Linnet 6.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 13/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1, Shoveler 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Water Rail 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 4, Wheatear 2.

Ian McDonald 13/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 60, Canada Goose 3, Teal 8, Mallard 20, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 6, Pheasant 9, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3 (2 males), Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 1, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 23, Short-eared Owl 1, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 11, House Martin 3, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 13, Blackcap 1, Wren 10, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 1, Robin 7, Wheatear 5, Greenfinch 1, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 1. Also 5 Peacock butterflies, 1 Brimstone and a darter (sympetrum).

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner, Ian McDonald (in part) 13/04/2016  Teal 6, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Swallow 3, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1, reeling West side Pools, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 2, Also Roe Deer 3, Peacock 3.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager), David Blackham (NE) 12/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Marsh Harrier 1, Hen Harrier 1 male, Water Rail 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 3. Also Roe Deer 3.

Martin Warne 12/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 18, Canada Goose 3, Gadwall 4, Teal 2, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 4, Common Scoter 10, West side Pools then flew towards Goole Moor 11:25, Marsh Harrier 3,  Water Rail 3, Moorhen 2, Coot 4, Lapwing 1, Black-headed Gull 3, Collared Dove 1, Jay 2, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 9, House Martin 3, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 7, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 12, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 47, Reed Bunting 18. Also Frog 1.

Tom Lowe 06/04/2016 Mute Swan 2, Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Shelduck 2, Grey Partridge 2, Marsh Harrier 7, Peregrine 1, Lapwing 12, Redshank 5, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 1 male.

Carl Cornish 04/04/2016 Teal 8, Shoveler 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Water Rail 1, Willow Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 4, Stonechat 4, Linnet 11. 

Rob Watson 10/04/2016  Whooper Swan 1 Goole Moor, Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Shelduck 2 Crowle North Marsh, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 2, Little Grebe 3 (2 Will Pits Scrape, 1 Goole Moor E side), Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 4, Water Rail 2, Coot 1, Black-headed Gull 10, Tawny Owl 2 heard; Crowle and Will Pits, Willow Tit 1 Crowle, Swallow 4, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 9, Blackcap 2, Tree Sparrow 18 Crowle, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Linnet 8, Reed Bunting 8, also Fox walking closely amongst unconcerned greylags (see photos by Rob Watson: Marsh Harrier, Whooper Swan, Fox and spider; Argyroneta aquatica)

 

 

 

 

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 10/04/2016  Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Water Rail 3, Coot 1, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 6, Collared Dove 1, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 3, Blackbird 3, Meadow Pipit 3. Also Roe Deer 3, Adder 32, Peacock 8, Orange Underwing 4.

Peter Hinks, June Cooper, Darren Cooper 10/04/2016 Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 4, Stonechat 2, Reed Bunting 6, Kestrel 2, Golden Plover 6, Yellowhammer 2. Also Adder 6.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes 10/04/2016 Whooper Swan 1 adult, Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Canada Goose 8, Gadwall 1, Shoveler 3, Pochard 1 male near Paraffin, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 2 females Will Pits Scrape, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male NE Goole Moor midday, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 4, Moorhen 2, Coot 3, Lapwing 6, Black-headed Gull 14, Stock Dove 1, Magpie 2, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 4, Chiffchaff 14, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Fieldfare 40, Song Thrush 4, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 8, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 4, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 10. Also Roe Deer 4. Frog 1.

Martin Warne 09/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 4, Teal 2, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 9, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male , Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Coot 1, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 12, Stock Dove 1, Collared Dove 1, Short-eared Owl 2, Jay 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 7, Willow Warbler 6, Blackbird 12, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Linnet 2, Lesser Redpoll 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 3, Adder 32.

Bev Baxter (ringing Top House Farm) 08/04/2016 Woodpigeon 1, Great Tit 1 control, Blackbird 2 (1RT), Robin 1, Wheatear 1 on track, Tree Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 4 (1RT), Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 14 (4RT), Linnet 9, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 5 (2RT).

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) (WEBS count) 08/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 72, Canada Goose 3, Gadwall 18, Teal 46, Mallard 64, Shoveler 53, Tufted Duck 16, Goosander 7 (1 male), Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 7, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 7, Moorhen 6, Coot 5, Lapwing 4, Curlew 1, Redshank 2, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 79, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Jay 3, Jackdaw 4 N over Will Pits calling, Blue Tit 2, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 4, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 1, Chiffchaff 26, Willow Warbler 18, Grasshopper Warbler 1 (Joint earliest ever), Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 4, Robin 11, Robin 10, Stonechat 4, Wheatear 1, Dunnock 2, Tree Sparrow 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 21, Chaffinch 19, Goldfinch 8, Linnet 56, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 14. Also Roe Deer 4, Rabbit young Will Pits 2, Hare Goole Fields 2. Adder 1.

Lukas Rowe 08/04/2016 Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Wheatear 1.

(Photos Dave Hunt; Adder (5))

Ian McDonald 07/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 17, Canada Goose 2, Teal 10, Mallard 16, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 6 (3 pairs), Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 2 (male and female), Kestrel 3, Lapwing 1, Black-headed Gull 15, Carrion Crow 12, Swallow 4, House Martin 4, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 1, Wren 2, Blackbird 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 5 (2 pairs and a male), Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 7, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 3.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 06/04/2016 Teal 7, Mallard 2, Buzzard 1, Curlew 1, Chiffchaff 2, Wren 1, Goldfinch 2. Also Adder 16.   

Ian McDonald 06/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14, Shelduck 2, Teal 6, Mallard 14, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 3, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 2 (male and female), Buzzard 1, Moorhen 1, Black-headed Gull 4, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 10, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 1, Wren 4, Stonechat 1 male, Wheatear 1 male, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Reed Bunting 2.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 06/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Canada Goose 2, Shoveler 13, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Magpie 7, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 1, Stonechat 3, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 3.

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 05/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 22, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Shoveler 2, Pochard 2 males Paraffin Pools, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 8 ( 2 male), Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 1, Peregrine 1 (SH) female, Coot 1, Redshank 1 heard calling West side Pools, Jack Snipe 2 (1 Green Belt, 1 Paraffin Pools), Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 6, Stock Dove 4, Collared Dove 1, Swallow 5, House Martin 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 9, Blackbird 3, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 5. Also Roe Deer 7. Adder 14.

Phil Lee 04/04/2016 Willow Tit 2 together today Tuesday 5th April on Crowle Moor just south of the bridge over the Warping Drain .

Carl Cornish 04/04/2016 Shelduck 1, Gadwall 5, Teal 37, Shoveler 22, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 6 (1 m, 5f) Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 9 (3 m, 3 f, 3 imm) roosting N and S of Blackwater Dyke, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 5 heard, Curlew 2, Woodcock, Snipe 1, Tawny Owl, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Coal Tit, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits, Sand Martin 6, Swallow 3, House Martin 1, Chiffchaff 11, Willow Warbler 6, Treecreeper 1, Stonechat 3 pair nesting and another male, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 7.

Helen Kirk 04/04/2016 Marsh Harrier 2 Goole Moor, Hen Harrier 1 male Goole Moor, Kestrel 1, Short-eared Owl 2 W side had skirmish and one headed to fields W side, Jay 2, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 6, Yellowhammer 1 Green Belt. Also Roe Deer 4.  

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 04/04/2016 Whooper Swan 1 main floods, Greylag Goose (domestic) 15, Canada Goose 5, Shelduck 2 on flooded marsh N Crowle Moor, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 9, Goosander 7 ( 1 female), Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 (JK) female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 1, Black-headed Gull 12, Stock Dove 4, Collared Dove 1, Barn Owl 1, Tawny Owl 1 calling Will Pits, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 10, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 11, Willow Warbler 4, Blackbird 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 3, Wheatear 3 males on track to Creykes Gate, Meadow Pipit 6, Linnet 12, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 10. Adder 6. Pied Shieldbug 5. (Photos Martin Warne: Pied Wagtail (2). Adder. Trimegas bicolor(2))

Bev Baxter (ringing Top House Farm) 04/04/2016 Great Tit 2 (1RT), Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 1, Tree Sparrow 1 (RT), Chaffinch 7, Greenfinch 9 (1RT), Goldfinch 15 (6RT), Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 8 (1RT).

Bill Priestley 04/04/2016 Little Grebe 2, Buzzard 2, Little Ringed Plover 3, Chiffchaff 60, Willow Warbler 5.

Martin Warne, Jason King 3/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 3, Teal 6, Mallard 12, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 3, Redshank 4, Black-headed Gull 22, Collared Dove 1, Tawny Owl 1 calling Rhododendron Path, Jay 1, Skylark 1, Chiffchaff 7, Blackbird 14, Fieldfare 30, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 6, Linnet 46, Reed Bunting 12. Roe Deer 4, Fox 1. Adder 35. Peacock 3, Small Tortoiseshell 1.

Robert Broch 03/04/2016 Willow Warbler 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes 03/04/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 2, Mallard 10, Shoveler 2, Pochard 1 male Woodside , Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 2, Golden Plover 42, Lapwing 4, Black-headed Gull 8, Stock Dove 3, Magpie 2, Skylark 4, Sand Martin 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 4, Fieldfare 50, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 70, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 6. Also  Weasel 1.

Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson 03/04/2016 Whooper Swan 1 immature , Greylag Goose (domestic) 34, Gadwall 2, Mallard 20, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 9 (2 males) , Marsh Harrier 2, Lapwing 1, Reed Bunting 6. 

David Ball and 3 others 03/04/2016 Whooper Swan 1 immature, Gadwall 1, Teal 2, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 9 (2 males) , Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male , Peregrine 1, Snipe 1 drumming Canals , Woodlark 2, Swallow 1, Stonechat 4. 

 


Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 31/03/2016 Gadwall 6, Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 11, Goosander 11 (2 males), Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Coot 1, Curlew 1, Redshank 5, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Blue Tit 10, Swallow 2, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 15, Wren 15, Song Thrush 3, Robin 12, Wheatear 1 male Fison's Road North, Meadow Pipit 12, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 5, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 20. 

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Barnard (RSPB), John Durrant (in part) 31/03/2016 Whooper Swan 1 immature floods, Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Shelduck 4 (2 floods, 2 Crowle North Marsh), Wigeon 2, Gadwall 8, Mallard 18, Shoveler 18, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 4, Cormorant 2 going E over Goole Moor, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Hen Harrier 2 male and ringtail, Sparrowhawk 2 (1 a large female), Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 4, Coot 1 Crowle North Marsh, Lapwing 11, Curlew 2, Redshank 4 W side, Black-headed Gull 20, Common Gull 16, Stock Dove 3, Woodpigeon 20, Collared Dove 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 2 E end Goole Moor Tram, Skylark 9, Sand Martin 3, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 9, Wren 8, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 38, Song Thrush 4, Wheatear 1 male Fison's Road North, Dunnock 1, Tree Sparrow 2 Swinefleet Gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 12, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 5, Siskin 1, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 16. Also Red Deer 18, Brown Hare 2, Rabbit 1. Common Frog 10 heard E end Goole Moor Tram both sides where N side bucket full spawn. Also heard N road just W of blue bridge.

Lukas Rowe 31/03/2016 Whooper Swan 29 on main floods, Hen Harrier 1 male S bend.

Ron Moat, James Hinchliffe 31/03/2016 Short-eared Owl 1, Wheatear 1 male Fison's Road North. Also Adder 18.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 30/03/2016   Greylag Goose (domestic), Teal 2, Mallard 12, Shoveler 3, Pochard 1, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 7 (1 male), Moorhen 1, Black-headed Gull 2, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 8, Skylark 2, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 4 (2 pairs), Reed Bunting 2.

Col Neale 29/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 40,  Canada Goose 1,  Gadwall 2,  Teal 4,  Mallard 20,  Shoveler 4,  Marsh Harrier 4,  Buzzard 4,  Kestrel 3,  Water Rail 1,  Sand Martin 3,  Meadow Pipit 2,  Linnet 30 Creyke's,  Reed Bunting 2.  

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 29/03/2016   Canada Goose 6, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 8, Mallard 50, Shoveler 26, Tufted Duck 16, Goosander 6 (1 male) , Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 male) , Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Water Rail 1, Golden Plover 300, Stock Dove 10, Skylark 3, Chiffchaff 3, Blackbird 12, Fieldfare 100, Redwing 1, Robin 10, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Meadow Pipit 6, Goldfinch 9, Linnet 6, Reed Bunting 26.                                                                                                

Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson 29/03/2016   Whooper Swan 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 5, Mallard 10, Shoveler 2, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male , Buzzard 1, Carrion Crow 30, Robin 3, Reed Bunting 1.         

Martin Warne 27/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 21, Gadwall 2, Mallard 10, Shoveler 4, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 2, Redshank 1 heard calling West side Pools, Black-headed Gull 24, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 3, Reed Bunting 5, Adder 31. (Photos Martin Warne)

 

 

 

 

Martin Warne 26/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 2, Teal 17, Mallard 10, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 male), Hen Harrier 1 male, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Common Gull 2, Collared Dove 1, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 2, Redwing 1 overhead at water pump, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Reed Bunting 2. Roe Deer 2. Adder 11.

Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson 26/03/2016   Whooper Swan 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 22, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 2, Teal 1, Mallard 21, Shoveler 4, Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 4, Pheasant 1, Stonechat 2, Reed Bunting 2. 

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 25/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Gadwall 2, Teal 30, Mallard 2, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 3 (2 male), Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 2, Black-headed Gull 20, Collared Dove 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 1 singing Western Boundary Tram, Wren 7, Blackbird 4, Robin 4, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 7, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 3. Roe Deer 4. Adder 12, Common Lizard 1, Frog 2. Orange Underwing 3, Brimstone 3, Peacock 15.

Carl Cornish 25/03/2016   Shoveler 18, Marsh Harrier 3 a male, females and 2 immatures (2 CY), Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 4, Merlin 1 female mobbing Hen Harrier, Water Rail 6, Barn Owl 1, Treecreeper 1, Fieldfare 29, Redwing 1, Linnet 4. Roe Deer 2. Peacock 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 25/03/2016 Whooper Swan 2, Greylag Goose (domestic) 30 Canada Goose 4 Gadwall 4 Teal 6 Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 17, Goosander 5 (1 male), Grey Heron 3, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 male), Goshawk 1 female (Bill only), Buzzard 6, Merlin 1 S over limestone road, Moorhen 7, Coot 1, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 5, Skylark 5, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Wren 15, Fieldfare 20, Robin 10, Stonechat 4, Dunnock 4, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 1. Brimstone 2.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes 25/03/2016 Whooper Swan 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Wigeon 2 a pair floods, Gadwall 2, Mallard 15, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 16, Goosander 4 (1 male), Grey Partridge 1 fields, Grey Heron 4 together W end floods, Marsh Harrier 7, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 8, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 5, Black-headed Gull 30, Common Gull 19, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 14, Collared Dove 2, Magpie 2, Skylark 7, Swallow 2 fields near Rawcliffe Bridge, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 3, Treecreeper 1, Wren 6, Starling 1, Fieldfare 24, Stonechat 6, Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 8 Creyke's Gate, Tree Sparrow 2 Swinefleet Gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 5, Chaffinch 2, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 10. Roe Deer 2, Fox 1 Goole Moor. Common Frog small numbers heard E end Goole Moor Tram and Will Pits Scrape. Brimstone 7, Small Tortoiseshell 1.

Ian McDonald 24/03/2016   Mute Swan 1, Whooper Swan 2, Greylag Goose (domestic) 26, Canada Goose 1, Mallard 24, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 3, Pheasant 26, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 mobbed by Black-headed Gulls, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 10, Lapwing 1, Black-headed Gull 16, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 8, Great Tit 3, Long-tailed Tit 1, Wren 10, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 106, Song Thrush 1, Robin 7, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 4, Bullfinch 2.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 24/03/2016 Short-eared Owl 1 Inkle Flatts.

Bev Baxter (ringing Top House Farm) 23/02/2016 Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 7 (2RT), Brambling 1, Greenfinch 4 (1RT), Goldfinch 16 (5RT), Yellowhammer 18 (5RT), Reed Bunting 3 (1RT).

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 22/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Mallard 10, Tufted Duck 13, Goosander 2 pair, Marsh Harrier 4 2 pairs, Buzzard 1, Woodcock 1, Snipe 3, Short-eared Owl 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Great Tit 3, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 2, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 4, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 4 . Also Red Deer 4 3 males, 1 female. Adder 13.

Ian McDonald 22/03/2016 Mute Swan 2, Mallard 33, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 10, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 12, Short-eared Owl 2, Carrion Crow 15, Great Tit 1, Wren 16, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 3, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 15 .

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 22/03/2016 Whooper Swan 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 60, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 12, Teal 50, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 16, Goosander 3 (1 male), Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Buzzard 1, Lapwing 32, Stock Dove 6, Blue Tit 8, Great Tit 10, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 4, Long-tailed Tit 6, Fieldfare 100, Song Thrush 4, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 16, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 20, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 12. Also Roe Deer 3.

Lukas Rowe 21/03/2016 Chiffchaff 1 singing NE shed.

Martin Warne, Dave Hursthouse (in part) 20/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 7, Mallard 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 1, Black-headed Gull 10, Great Tit 1, Wren 6, Blackbird 4, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 4, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Reed Bunting 3, Also Roe Deer 5, Adder 21, Comma 1, Brimstone 1, Peacock 1, Common Lizard 2.

Peter Hinks, Brian Smith 20/03/2016 Shelduck 2, Gadwall 2, Mallard 16, Shoveler 3, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns, Skylark 1, Stonechat 5 (3 males), Meadow Pipit 3, Reed Bunting 12.

Bev Baxter (ringing Top House Farm) 20/03/2016 Woodpigeon 1, Wren 2, Tree Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 14 (2RT), Goldfinch 14 (2RT), Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 13 (2RT) .

Carl Cornish 19/03/2016 Teal 8, Tufted Duck 12, Whooper Swan 1 Thousand Acre floods, Marsh Harrier 4 a male and 2 adult females displaying over Goole Moor; an immature (2 CY) hunting over area W of Will Pits with adult female, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 28 Goole Fields, Golden Plover 132 Goole Fields, Curlew 1 Goole Fields, Woodcock 1 flushed Bank Top Will Pits Scrape, Tawny Owl 1 heard Will Pits, Willow Tit 2 N edge, Coal Tit 1, Stonechat 2 .

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 19/03/2016 Gadwall 4, Teal 20, Mallard 40, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 8, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 2, Tawny Owl 2 (1 heard Will Pits, 1 heard Pony Bridge Marsh), Skylark 2, Meadow Pipit 2. Roe Deer 2.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 18/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Mallard 16, Tufted Duck 5, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Water Rail 3, Lapwing 3, Woodcock 2, Black-headed Gull 3, Collared Dove 2, Short-eared Owl 1 (HK), Goldcrest 5, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Green Belt, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 3, Wren 7, Blackbird 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Also Roe Deer 3, Adder 11.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Gadwall 10, Shoveler 15, Pochard 3, Tufted Duck 15, Goosander 1, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 male), Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 sat in field before Creyke's gate, Water Rail 2, Black-headed Gull 14, Magpie 6, Jay 1, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 16, Song Thrush 4, Robin 12, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 8, Reed Bunting 27. Also Roe Deer 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 17/03/2016 Pochard 3, Tufted Duck 15, Buzzard 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1 .

Martin Warne 17/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Canada Goose 2 Green Belt Scrape, Gadwall 6, Teal 2, Mallard 10, Pheasant 2, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 3, Lapwing 3, Black-headed Gull 2, Short-eared Owl 2, Goldcrest 1, Great Tit 2, Skylark 2, Wren 11, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 2, Song Thrush 1, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 20, Yellowhammer 2, Also Roe Deer 13, Adder 12, Orange Underwing 1.

Ian McDonald 16/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 103, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Mallard 22, Shoveler 8 Crowle North Marsh, Pochard 2 Crowle North Marsh, Tufted Duck 24, Goosander 3 (2 male), Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 2, Black-headed Gull 21, Tawny Owl 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Carrion Crow 5, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 4, Long-tailed Tit 12, Wren 7, Blackbird 12, Fieldfare 56, Song Thrush 1, Robin 9, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 16/03/2016 Whooper Swan 1 floods, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Gadwall 6, Teal 8, Mallard 10, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 12, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Lapwing 4 displaying, Skylark 4, Cetti’s Warbler 1 seen E end Goole Moor Tram, Blackbird 12, Fieldfare 20, Robin 4, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 4.

David Slack 15/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 4, Teal 4, Mallard 55, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1,Merlin 1, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 2, Woodpigeon 120, Long-tailed Tit 4, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 3 . Also Roe Deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 15/03/2016 Whooper Swan 1 floods, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Gadwall 15, Teal 12, Mallard 26, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 2, Black-headed Gull 9, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Long-tailed Tit 10, Fieldfare 60, Redwing 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Common Redpoll (Mealy) 5 feeding on ground past last bend before Creyke's gate.

Tom Lowe 14/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 48, Shelduck 4, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 3, Golden Plover 130, Lapwing 80, Dunlin 2 on Goole Fields flood with Lapwings, Starling 450 mostly flying east during day .

Kevin Clarke 14/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Teal 2, Mallard 18, Shoveler 10, Marsh Harrier 2, Woodpigeon 4, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 6, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 4, Long-tailed Tit 1, Wren 9, Blackbird 4, Robin 4, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Reed Bunting 10 . Also Roe Deer 3, Wood Mouse 2. Adder 31.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 14/03/2016 Whooper Swan 15, Canada Goose 2, Wigeon 2, Gadwall 8, Teal 20, Mallard 40, Shoveler 24, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 17, Scaup 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 2, Little Egret 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Moorhen 11, Golden Plover 100, Lapwing 80, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 6, Skylark 3, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 18, Song Thrush 1, Robin 14, Stonechat 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 16, Siskin 1, Linnet 10 . Also Red Deer 16, Fox 1, Roe Deer 4.

Lukas Rowe 13/03/2016 Whooper Swan 49, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Snipe 4 Green Belt .

Peter Hinks, M Beevers, Simone Maw 13/03/2016 Shoveler 15, Little Egret 1 near Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 3, Water Rail 4 heard, Starling 40, Yellowhammer 2 . Also Roe Deer 6 Red Deer 3 Will Pits. Grass Snake 2, Adder 14. Also Tiger Beetle 5, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 12/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Wigeon 1 male, Gadwall 28, Teal 50, Mallard 100, Shoveler 32, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 7 (2 males), Buzzard 2, Moorhen 10, Coot 1, Lapwing 120, Curlew 1, Stock Dove 4, Kingfisher 1, Magpie 6, Jay 1, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 10, Skylark 5, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 15, Starling 100, Fieldfare 200, Song Thrush 5, Robin 17, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 7, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 12 . Also Red Deer 3, Roe Deer 8.

Martin Warne 12/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Gadwall 2, Mallard 12, Shoveler 3, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 5, Black-headed Gull 43, Jackdaw 1 Creykes Crossing, Goldcrest 4, Great Tit 2, Skylark 2, Wren 13, Blackbird 7, Song Thrush 1, Robin 7, Stonechat 7, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 5, Greenfinch 5, Linnet 70, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 7, Also Roe Deer 3, Adder 32, Bombus hypnorum 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Martin Warne, Helen Kirk in part (WeBs) 11/03/2016 Whooper Swan 6, Greylag Goose (domestic) 93, Gadwall 11, Teal 150, Mallard 80, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 8, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 7, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 5, Moorhen 6, Golden Plover 80, Lapwing 66, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 2, Stock Dove 7, Magpie 1, Rook 1 Bank Top going S, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 4, Long-tailed Tit 15, Starling 40, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 50, Robin 3, Stonechat 1, Tree Sparrow 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 10, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 10 . Also (BPW) Roe Deer 2. Adder 1 female E end Goole Moor Tram c.150m from Bank Top .

Rob Watson 11/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Gadwall 5, Teal 10, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Hen Harrier 1 male W side Will Pits Scrape low to S, Buzzard 2, Water Rail 2 heard, Moorhen 3, Long-tailed Tit 8, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Tree Sparrow 12 Crowle: hedgerow between Goat Field and House, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1 Crowle. Also Common Frog 2+ heard Mill Drain Marsh.

Lukas Rowe 11/03/2016 Whooper Swan 2 male, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1, Buzzard 2 .

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 11/03/2016 Whooper Swan 6 paraffin pools at dusk (2 earlier in morning), Greylag Goose (domestic) 32, Gadwall 8, Teal 4, Mallard 18, Pheasant 3, Grey Heron 1 flying NE, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1 (HK), Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 6, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 2, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Linnet 67, Reed Bunting 15, Also Roe Deer 4, Adder 20, Bombus hypnorum 1.

Ian McDonald 10/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Wigeon 2 a pair Will Pits Scrape, Teal 8, Mallard 17, Goosander 5, Pheasant 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 2, Carrion Crow 6, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 9, Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 7, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 7, Song Thrush 3, Robin 6, Stonechat 1.

Martin Warne 10/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 43, Teal 48, Mallard 49, Shoveler 4, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 7, Little Grebe 1 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Golden Plover c100 Goole Fields, Lapwing c100, Stock Dove 24, Collared Dove 1, Magpie 6, Jay 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 8, Starling 40, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 40, Song Thrush 2, Robin 6, Stonechat 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 18, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 8, Also Roe Deer 1, Adder 4.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 09/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 51, Gadwall 6, Teal 190, Mallard 40, Shoveler 14, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 7, SCAUP 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 1 female, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 4, Golden Plover 280, Lapwing 63, Woodcock 1, Common Gull 20, Stock Dove 14, Magpie 5, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Starling 70, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 84, Redwing 4, Robin 2, Stonechat 1, Chaffinch 4, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 3.

Ian McDonald 08/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Teal 50, Mallard 120, Shoveler 2, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 2 male and female, Moorhen 5, Tawny Owl 1 calling Will Pits, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Carrion Crow 5, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Long-tailed Tit 21, Wren 7, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 1, Robin 5, Stonechat 2 a pair, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 10, Reed Bunting 3.

Gary Featherstone 08/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 60, Gadwall 20, Mallard 16, Shoveler 24, Tufted Duck 4, SCAUP 1 male Will Pits Scrape (4th RECORD EVER), Goosander 7, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Golden Plover 200, Lapwing 100, Common Gull 50, Stock Dove 2, Robin 5, Stonechat 4, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 10, Reed Bunting 6.

Lukas Rowe 07/03/2016 Whooper Swan 15 Thousand Acre, Little Egret 1 Paraffin, Marsh Harrier 5, Tawny Owl 1 heard Will Pits .

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 05/03/2016 Mute Swan 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 28, Teal 40, Mallard 80, Pintail 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 18, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 14, Goosander 4, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 2, Golden Plover 80, Lapwing 150, Stock Dove 17, Carrion Crow 2, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 11, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 3, Wren 16, Fieldfare 30, Robin 10, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 14, Reed Bunting 10 . Also American Mink Swinefleet Gate.

Martin Warne, Jason King 04/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 21, Wigeon 2 male & female, Gadwall 22, Teal 112, Mallard 17, Shoveler 14, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 7 ( 4 male), Pheasant 14, Cormorant 1, Little Grebe 1 flooded marsh North of Crowle Moor, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2 male & female, Merlin 1 female, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 10, Golden Plover 200 Goole Fields, Lapwing 100, Snipe 1, Stock Dove 15, Collared Dove 1, Short-eared Owl 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 13, Great Tit 4, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Skylark 3, Wren 5, Starling 4, Blackbird 15, Fieldfare 220, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 10 Creykes Cottages, Robin 7, Stonechat 4, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 2, Also Roe Deer 3, Red Deer 2, Brown Hare 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 03/02/2016 Gadwall 10, Teal 20, Mallard 50, Pintail 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Moorhen 6, Golden Plover 2, Lapwing 120, Common Gull 10, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Blue Tit 8, Great Tit 10, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 3, Starling 15, Fieldfare 4, Robin 12, Stonechat 14, Tree Sparrow 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 10, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 20 .

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 03/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 10, Teal 40, Mallard 20, Shoveler 13, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 120, Black-headed Gull 6, Common Gull 8, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top Goole Moor, Skylark 9, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Starling 150, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 14, Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 19, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 14.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 03/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 17, Mallard 6, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Merlin 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Carrion Crow 12, Goldcrest 8 roving flock Blackwater Dyke, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 2, Blackbird 12, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 4 Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 6, Lesser Redpoll 2, Common Redpoll (Mealy) 1 possible Fisons Road North, Reed Bunting 6, Also Roe Deer 2, Adder 14, Common Lizard 1 Hibernating. (Photo Martin Warne)

 

SP 02/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Teal 30, Mallard 10, Hen Harrier 1 male northern edge .

Martin Warne, Ian McDonald 02/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 17, Wigeon 20 (17 main floods, 3 Will Pits Scrape), Gadwall 15, Teal 16, Mallard 166, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 9 (6 male), Pheasant 5, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 3,Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 3, Golden Plover 119 Goole Fields, Lapwing 160 Goole Fields, Common Gull 27, Herring Gull 1, Carrion Crow 12, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 7, Blackbird 6, Fieldfare 120, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 7, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 6, Also Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 5, Brown Hare 1.

Tom Lowe 01/03/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Red Kite 1 flew east over Goole Fields, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 130, Common Gull 95, Golden Plover 90, Fieldfare 150 .

 


Bev Baxter (ringing Top House Farm) 29/02/2016 Blue Tit 2 (1RT), Blackbird 2, Chaffinch 2, Brambling 1, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 7 (4RT), Siskin 2, Linnet 11, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 29/02/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Moorhen 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Skylark 1, Starling 40, Blackbird 1, Fieldfare 40, Chaffinch 18, Bullfinch 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 27/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 26, Canada Goose 12, Gadwall 6, Teal 20, Mallard 80, Shoveler 3, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 5, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male, Moorhen 8, Lapwing 80, Woodcock 1, Common Gull 27, Stock Dove 12, Collared Dove 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Tit 16, Long-tailed Tit 3, Wren 19, Starling 80, Blackbird 20, Fieldfare 100, Song Thrush 2, Robin 16, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, Goldfinch 2, Reed Bunting 9.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson 27/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 15, Teal 4, Mallard 10, Shoveler 4, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Kestrel 5, Jay 1, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 2, Bullfinch 1 .

Helen Kirk 26/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Teal 20, Mallard 24, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Lapwing 21, Black-headed Gull 1, Woodpigeon 400, Carrion Crow 8, Stonechat 2 a pair, Meadow Pipit 3, Linnet 18 . Also Roe Deer 3 does.

Lukas Rowe 25/02/2016 Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1.

Martin Warne, Ian McDonald (in part) 25/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Gadwall 3, Teal 4, Mallard 6, Shoveler 7, Pheasant 9, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Lapwing 26, Snipe 2, Collared Dove 1, Short-eared Owl 2, Carrion Crow 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 3, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 10, Wren 4, Blackbird 21, Fieldfare 76, Robin 4, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 14, Also Adder 5, Roe Deer 4, Red Deer 16, Grey Squirrel 1. (Photos Martin Warne)

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 24/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 4, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 4, Goosander 11, Pheasant 53, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 80, Woodpigeon 400, Barn Owl 3 (2 at Swinefleet gate Top Moor farm and 1 distant across from Swinefleet Gate on the northern edge), Short-eared Owl 3 (2 from Green Belt seat over toward Shoulder of Mutton whilst 1 left the same area moving north west over limestone road), Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Wren 4, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 12, Stonechat 5, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 6 . Also Red Deer 28.

Lukas Rowe 24/02/2016 Short-eared Owl 1 Creyke's, Jack Snipe 1 Collis's Tram, Snipe 1 Collis's Tram.

Phil Lee 24/02/2016 Willow Tit 6 (3 near old Crowle north moor car park, 2 opp. Natural England shed, 1 near council car park) Also Common Lizard 1 Crowle Moor.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 24/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Gadwall 2, Teal 1, Mallard 20, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 5, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 5, Black-headed Gull 14, Stock Dove 3, Jay 2, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 4, Blackbird 2, Robin 6, Stonechat 4, Chaffinch 1, Linnet 3, Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 10 . Also Roe Deer 3, Grey Squirrel 1 (WP).

Martin Warne, Ian McDonald (in part) 23/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Gadwall 12, Teal 20, Mallard 37, Shoveler 2, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1, Lapwing 20, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 1, Herring Gull 1, Short-eared Owl 3, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 8, Blue Tit 8, Skylark 1, Chiffchaff 1 Green Belt, Wren 2, Blackbird 7, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 6, Stonechat 9, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 5, Also Adder 2, Roe Deer 5.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 23/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Gadwall 32, Teal 28, Mallard 20, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 10, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Great Tit 3, Blackbird 4, Robin 2, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 40, Bullfinch 1 .

Martin Warne 22/02/2016 Mallard 2, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Short-eared Owl 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 1, Treecreeper 1 Creykes, Wren 1, Blackbird 12, Robin 1, Linnet 5.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 20/02/2016 Gadwall 69, Teal 230, Mallard 120, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 6, Marsh Harrier 7 (2m), Stock Dove 2, Magpie 5, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 4, Long-tailed Tit 6, Treecreeper 2, Stonechat 10, Dunnock 1, Bullfinch 4 .

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) (WEBS count) 19/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Gadwall 43, Teal 246, Mallard 94, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 5, Golden Plover 15, Golden Plover 15, Lapwing 50, Woodcock 4, Black-headed Gull 1, Common Gull 15, Stock Dove 27, Woodpigeon 30, Magpie 2, Jay 2, Great Tit 5, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 8, Wren 14, Blackbird 17, Fieldfare 40, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 2, Robin 7, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 7, Goldfinch 11, Siskin 2, Common Redpoll (Mealy) 5 W end of Goole Moor Tram feeding on ground, large pale birds with broad white wingbars, 1 good male, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 11 . Also Roe Deer 8. Adder 1 male.

Helen Kirk 18/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 32, Teal 40, Mallard 100+, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 9, Goosander 16 (10 male), Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 3 (2 male), Woodpigeon 300+, Short-eared Owl 1, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 8, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 8, Wren 6, Blackbird 6, Robin 4, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 4, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 20, Reed Bunting 8, Also Roe Deer 2.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 17/02/2016 Teal 23, Mallard 5, Tufted Duck 3 male, Goosander 1 male, Kestrel 1, Jay 2, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 4, Blackbird 8 . Also Red Deer 5.

Martin Warne 16/02/2016 Mallard 31, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 adult male), Buzzard 2, Moorhen 2, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 2 Paraffin Tram, Long-tailed Tit 3, Treecreeper 1 Paraffin Tram, Wren 1, Blackbird 9, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 20, Reed Bunting 2, Also Roe Deer 3.

Martin Warne, Calum King, Jason King 15/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Gadwall 11, Teal 201, Mallard 152, Shoveler 30, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 11 (8 male), Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 male, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Golden Plover 100 Goole Fields, Lapwing 23, Woodcock 1, Common Gull 3, Short-eared Owl 3, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 4, Blackbird 35, Robin 6, Stonechat 7, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 8, Bullfinch 2 female, Reed Bunting 4, Also Roe Deer 5.

Martin Warne 14/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1, Gadwall 15, Teal 24, Mallard 65, Shoveler 2, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 15 (11 male), Goosander 9 (5 male), Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 120, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Short-eared Owl 2, Jay 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 4, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 7, Wren 2, Blackbird 14, Robin 4, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 2, Reed Bunting 3, Also Roe Deer 3.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 13/02/2016 Gadwall 38, Teal 220, Mallard 120, Pintail 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 18, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Coal Tit 1, Fieldfare 25, Robin 12, Stonechat 8, Goldfinch 3, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 10.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 12/01/2016 Teal 14, Mallard 36, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 1, Lapwing 27, Snipe 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 4, Treecreeper 2, Wren 2, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 2, Chaffinch 1, Siskin 3. James Hinchliffe 10/02/2016 Adder 1 Creyke's.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 10/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 300, Gadwall 31, Teal 40, Mallard 100, Pintail 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 14 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 8 (1 female) Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 male), Hen Harrier 1 male Paraffin area am, Buzzard 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2 NE end Goole Moor, Wren 9, Robin 13, Stonechat 8, Siskin 3, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 18.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Barnard RSPB 10/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 168, Gadwall 10, Teal 20, Mallard 30, Shoveler 12, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 11 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 10 Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 14, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 2, Woodpigeon 20, Collared Dove 2, Carrion Crow 6, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1 NE end Goole Moor, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 4, Blackbird 13, Fieldfare 25, Song Thrush 1, Robin 3, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 10, Goldfinch 8, Bullfinch 5, Reed Bunting 4 . Also Roe Deer 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 09/02/2016 Mallard 50, Carrion Crow 1, Wren 2.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk (in part) 09/02/2016 Gadwall 30, Teal 40, Mallard 127, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 12 (10 male), Little Egret 1 in flight North across moor, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Woodcock 2, Buzzard 1, Merlin1, Snipe 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 6, Long-tailed Tit 27, Wren 3, Blackbird 8, Starling 200 small mumuration, Robin 4, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 6, Stonechat 4, Reed Bunting 8, Also Roe Deer 3 (2 Bucks in Velvet). Linnet 60.

Tom Lowe 08/02/2016 Mute Swan 2, Pink-footed Goose 6, Greylag Goose (domestic) 5, Canada Goose 1, Teal 36, Mallard 20, Pheasant 32, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Lapwing 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Redwing 40, Bullfinch 4 . Also Roe Deer 12.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 08/02/2016 Teal 20, Mallard 50, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male floods midday, Skylark 1, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 2 . Also Roe Deer 3.

Martin Warne 08/02/2016 Mute Swan 2 distant in flight beyond Crowle Moor, Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Gadwall 3, Teal 2, Mallard 11, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 1, Peregrine 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Fieldfare 10, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Linnet 57, Reed Bunting 4, Also Roe Deer 2.

Martin Warne 07/02/2016 Wigeon 1 male, Gadwall 31, Teal 17, Mallard 185, Shoveler 4, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 5 (3 males) Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 2, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 6, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits Wood, Skylark 4, Long-tailed Tit 2, Blackbird 9, Robin 9, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 12, Linnet 1, Bullfinch 1 female, Reed Bunting 3, Also Roe Deer 4.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson 07/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Wigeon 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 45, Teal 50, Mallard 148, Shoveler 28, Tufted Duck 11 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 7 (5 males) Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Common Gull 1, Herring Gull 2, Woodpigeon 40, Collared Dove 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Carrion Crow 18, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 5, Willow Tit 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 8, Blackbird 2, Robin 5, Stonechat 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 10, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 2 . Also Roe Deer 3.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 04/02/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 32, Teal 140, Mallard 120, Shoveler 34, Goosander 5, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Jack Snipe 1, Barn Owl 1, Redwing 40, Stonechat 7, Reed Bunting 4 .

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 01/02/2016 Gadwall 14, Tufted Duck 13 Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 100, Goosander 4 males Will Pits Scrape, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 18. Also Roe Deer 1.

Martin Warne 01/02/2016 Gadwall 13, Teal 22, Mallard 169, Shoveler 18, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 18, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Great Tit 4, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Robin 4, Stonechat 6, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 2, Bullfinch 1 female.

 


Martin Warne 31/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 40, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 9, Teal 20, Mallard 6, Shoveler 2, Pheasant 10, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Lapwing 114, Short-eared Owl 3, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 3, Fieldfare 105, Redwing 13, Robin 8, Stonechat 6, Dunnock 1, Goldfinch 6, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 4, Also Roe Deer 4, Red Deer 10.

Martin Warne, Jason King 30/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 40, Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Wigeon 5 main floods, Gadwall 44, Teal 30, Mallard 182, Shoveler 9, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 14, Goosander 12 (8 males), Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 3, Jack Snipe 1 Middle Moor Tram, Common Gull 12, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4, Collared Dove 8, Barn Owl 1 outside recording area, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Stonechat 8, Goldfinch 6, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 1, Also Roe Deer 3.

Gary Featherstone 30/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Wigeon 4, Gadwall 28, Teal 10, Mallard 150, Shoveler 3, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 14, Goosander 4, Red Kite 1 south along Bank Top, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Jack Snipe 1 Blue Bridge, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 12, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Stonechat 5 . Also Red Deer 5 Will Pits.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson 30/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Gadwall 18, Teal 30, Mallard 120, Shoveler 17, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Stock Dove 5, Woodpigeon 500, Blackbird 3, Robin 2, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 1, Reed Bunting 4 . Also Roe Deer 5.

Helen Kirk 29/01/2016 Gadwall 30 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 40 Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 100 Will Pits Scrape, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 2 (a pair) Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 6 (5 male) Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 18, Stock Dove 30, Woodpigeon 40, Magpie 8, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 4, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 8, Starling 30, Blackbird 20, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 6, Bullfinch 8 (4 pair), Reed Bunting 4.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 29/01/2016 Gadwall 14, Teal 6, Mallard 88, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 3, Pheasant 9, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Stock Dove 6, Jay 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 6, Long-tailed Tit 8, Blackbird 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 18.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 28/01/2016 Gadwall 16, Teal 150, Mallard 100, Shoveler 30, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 7, Lapwing 60, Stock Dove 11, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 8, Coal Tit 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1 Bank Top, Goole Moor, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 8, Blackbird 6, Fieldfare 30, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 22, Stonechat 8, Chaffinch 25, Goldfinch 18, Linnet 60 . Also Roe Deer 4, Grey Squirrel 1.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers), Tim Kohler (Senior Reserve Manager) 28/01/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 20, Marsh Harrier 1, Snipe 1, Woodpigeon 500, Short-eared Owl 1 Inkle Flatts, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blackbird 3. Also Roe Deer 2.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 27/01/2016 Mallard 60, Pochard 1 male, Goosander 6, Marsh Harrier 1 cream-crown, Peregrine 2 a male and female W side floods, Bullfinch 1 mobbing a Grey Squirrel .

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) (late WEBS count) 27/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 94, Wigeon 3, Gadwall 16, Teal 149, Mallard 341, Shoveler 15, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 2 a female feeding Goole Fields later W side floods where also a male, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 45, Woodcock 2, Snipe 2, Herring Gull 3, Stock Dove 30, Woodpigeon 40, Collared Dove 3, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1 Goole Moor, Blue Tit 7, Great Tit 5, Wren 4, Starling 3, Blackbird 1, Fieldfare 68, Song Thrush 1 limestone road perched in reeds, Robin 5, Stonechat 7, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 18, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 2. Also Roe Deer 8, Grey Squirrel 1 Woodpecker Corner.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 26/01/2016 Teal 40, Mallard 170, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male over floods to Paraffin and Inkle Flatts, Lapwing 13, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 25/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 80, Gadwall 26, Teal 200, Mallard 520, Shoveler 21, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 15, Goldeneye 1 female, Goosander 6 (3 males), Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Merlin1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Jay 1, Long-tailed Tit 12, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 5, Dunnock 2. Also Roe Deer 4.

Tom Lowe 25/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 420 flew WNW am, Mallard 30, Marsh Harrier 6 NE over Warping Drain in evening presumably to Blacktoft, Merlin 1 female Goole Moor, Golden Plover 5, Lapwing 32, Snipe 4, Great Black-backed Gull 10, Rook 140 at dusk, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Stonechat 4, Siskin 6 Creyke's.

Dirk Rigby Creyke's Sidings 24/01/2016 Sparrowhawk 1, Collared Dove 5, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Blackbird 5, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 11, Tree Sparrow 3, Chaffinch 4, Greenfinch 6, Goldfinch 1.

Martin Warne 24/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 50, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 12, Teal 2, Mallard 68, Shoveler 3, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 20 (17 male, 3 female) Will Pits Scrape, Goldeneye 2 adult & juvenile male Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 1 male, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 male, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 4, Golden Plover 1 with Lapwing, Lapwing 32, Jack Snipe 1 Fisons Rd, Snipe 2, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 12, Great Tit 8, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 18, Wren 7, Starling 1000 murmuration at dusk, Fieldfare 40, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 13, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 1, Bullfinch 7, Reed Bunting 14, Also Roe Deer 1.

Richard Sprakes 23/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 18, Mallard 200, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male, Peregrine 2, Lapwing 144, Short-eared Owl 1.

Martin Warne, Richard Sprakes (in part) 23/01/2016 Mallard 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Moorhen 5, Lapwing 76, Short-eared Owl 1, Jay 2, Goldcrest 6, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 5, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 24, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 1, Redwing 3, Stonechat 6, Meadow Pipit 2, Also Red Deer 1.

Martin Warne, Jason King 22/01/2016 Gadwall 6, Teal 34, Mallard 94, Shoveler 1, Goosander 1 female, Pheasant 16, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 2 male & female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 5, Lapwing 53, Common Gull 37, Short-eared Owl 2, Magpie 3, Jay 1, Blue Tit 12 small flock along Fisons Rd, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Wood, Cetti’s Warbler 1 calling Goole Moor Tram East, Long-tailed Tit 6, Starling 1500 murmurating at dusk, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 120, Redwing 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 14 Goole Fields, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 3, Reed Bunting 9, Also Brown Hare 1, Roe Deer 4.

Helen Kirk 21/01/2016 Gadwall 2, Teal 300, Mallard 500, Shoveler 5 males, Marsh Harrier 5, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 40, Great Black-backed Gull 5, Carrion Crow 1, Blue Tit 5 mixed tit flock, Great Tit 5 mixed tit flock, Long-tailed Tit 5 mixed tit flock, Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 8, Goldfinch 20, Reed Bunting 8, Also Roe Deer 1 Buck.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 21/01/2016 Little Egret 1 Swinefleet Gate, Marsh Harrier 2 New Moor, Buzzard 1 Swinefleet Gate, Kestrel 2 males, Swinefleet gate. 1 took rodent along bank Top, Golden Plover 40 over pump, Woodcock 2 Durhams Gardens, Blue Tit 7 Blue Bridge, Blackbird 4 Bells Wood, Stonechat 1 male, New Moor, Chaffinch 17 New Moor .

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 21/01/2016 Wigeon 2, Gadwall 3, Teal 150, Mallard 250, Shoveler 3, Goldeneye 1, Little Egret 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Peregrine 1, Golden Plover 40, Lapwing 80, Barn Owl 1, Willow Tit 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 16, Redwing 40, Robin 4, Stonechat 3, Goldfinch 8 .

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 21/01/2016 Roe Deer 2 male and female, Paraffin.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 20/01/2016 Little Egret 1 Swinefleet gate, Sparrowhawk 1 Swinefleet gate, Merlin 1 Will Pits, Woodcock 1 Creyke's, Fieldfare 7, Stonechat 1 .

Ian McDonald 20/01/2016 Mallard 20, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 5, Merlin 1, Moorhen 1, Snipe 12, Carrion Crow 12, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 2, Stonechat 1 fm, Reed Bunting 1 .

David Slack 20/01/2016 Mallard 11 Marsh Harrier 1 fm Carrion Crow 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 Long-tailed Tit 6 Peregrine 1 Stonechat 2 Reed Bunting 2 Also Red Deer 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 18/01/2016 Gadwall 9, Teal 100, Mallard 150, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 1, Little Egret 1 Swinefleet gate, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 20, Snipe 1, Common Gull 40, Stock Dove 6, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Coal Tit 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 15, Treecreeper 1, Stonechat 1, Goldfinch 25, Bullfinch 1 .

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 15/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1, Gadwall 12, Teal 70, Mallard 68 Shoveler 20, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 9 (5 male, 4 female), Pheasant 3, Grey Heron 2 over West side flying South, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 2 males, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 (HK), Water Rail 1, Lapwing 72, Great Black-backed Gull 5, Short-eared Owl 1 hunting West side, Magpie 4, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 9, Great Tit 4, Long-tailed Tit 28, Starling 4, Fieldfare 4, Stonechat 5, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 4, Reed Bunting 13, Also Brown Hare 1, Roe Deer 4.

Martin Warne 14/01/2016 Mallard 5, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Reed Bunting 1.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 13/01/2016 Shelduck 1, Mallard 16, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 1, Moorhen 1, Short-eared Owl 2 along limestone road, Carrion Crow 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 1.

Martin Warne 13/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 18, Teal 28, Mallard 72, Tufted Duck 9, Goosander 7 (4 male, 3 female), Pheasant 10, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 4, Stock Dove 2, Collared Dove 2, Short-eared Owl 2 hunting West side, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 10, Treecreeper 1, Starling 20, Fieldfare 26, Redwing 1, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 31, Bullfinch 5, Reed Bunting 6.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 12/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 149, Greylag Goose (domestic) 21, Wigeon 6, Gadwall 20, Teal 230, Mallard 210, Tufted Duck 13, Marsh Harrier 5 at once, Hen Harrier 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 3, Stock Dove 34, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 19, Wren 7, Robin 3, Stonechat 1, Goldfinch 6, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 3 . Also Roe Deer 11.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 12/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 800 at least off Goole Fields mainly, Teal 20, Mallard 80, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 60, Stonechat 3, Goldfinch 4.

Tom Lowe 12/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 750, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Cormorant 2, Marsh Harrier 9 (2 males) all flew S/SW over fields onto moors in first hour after sunrise, presumably from Blacktoft roost, Herring Gull 10, Great Black-backed Gull 7.

Tom Lowe 11/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 618, Greylag Goose (domestic) 53, Canada Goose 1, Teal 12, Mallard 18, Marsh Harrier 1, Merlin 1 female Goole Moor, Golden Plover 70, Lapwing 63, Woodcock 6 in fields after dark, Herring Gull 9, Great Black-backed Gull 34, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump E end Goole Moor Tram, Stonechat 5.

Ian McDonald 11/01/2016 Long-tailed Tit 1, Wren 3, Robin 1, Stonechat 2, Reed Bunting 3.

Bev Baxter Top House Farm (ringing) 11/01/2016 Buzzard 1, Blue Tit 1 RT, Blackbird 1, Chaffinch 5 (3 RT), Goldfinch 15 (2 RT), Greenfinch 2 (1 RT), Reed Bunting 2 RT .

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Tom Jackson+granddaughter 09/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic), Gadwall 30, Teal 420, Mallard 140, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 8, Marsh Harrier 3,Merlin 1 male perched Bank Top, Goole Moor then off across fields, Jack Snipe 1 flushed at close range from S bend flew low and dropped quickly, Magpie 1, Starling 60, Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 5.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk 08/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 5, Goosander 2 males in flight West Side, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1 female hunting West Side, Water Rail 3, Lapwing 40, Jack Snipe 1 Fisons Rd North, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Coal Tit 3, Long-tailed Tit 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Also Roe Deer 1, Harlequin Ladybird 8.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 08/01/2016 Marsh Harrier 1, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Short-eared Owl 1 quartering Inkle Flatts, Magpie 4, Jay 2, Starling 20, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 30, Robin 1, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 588 to roost colliery area pm, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 4, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2. Also Roe Deer 4.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 08/01/2016 Teal 400, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 27, Mallard 150, Shoveler 25, Tufted Duck 11, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns,Merlin 1, Great Black-backed Gull 6, Herring Gull 4, Long-tailed Tit 8, Sparrowhawk 1, Stock Dove 27, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Redwing 2, Goldfinch 31, Bullfinch 5.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 07/01/2016 Mallard 17 new moor, Marsh Harrier 1 cream crown, new moor, Short-eared Owl 1 hunting over green belt, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump, Reed Bunting 2 southern canals .

Martin Warne, Jason King 07/01/2016 Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Gadwall 4, Teal 100, Mallard 40, Tufted Duck 1, Pheasant 7, Marsh Harrier 7 (1 adult male), Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1, Lapwing 390, Snipe 1, Jay 2, Starling 430, Stonechat 5, Tree Sparrow 1, Also Weasel 1 Blue Bridge.

Bev Baxter Top House Farm (ringing) 06/01/2016 Blackbird 1 RT, Robin 2 (1 RT), Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 12 (2 RT), Lesser Redpoll 3, Reed Bunting 2.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 06/01/2016 Teal 40, Mallard 14, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Snipe 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Carrion Crow 1, Great Tit 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 3, Blackbird 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 1 male, Reed Bunting 3 .

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager), David Blackham (Natural England Reserve Warden) 05/01/2016 Teal 52 Middle Moor, Mallard 17 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1 male New Moor, Kestrel 1 Bank Top, Water Rail 1 Black Water Dyke, Stonechat 1 male, Black Water Dyke . Also Red Deer 1 female, Will Pits.

Martin Warne 05/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 15, Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Wigeon 2 male & female Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 12, Teal 30, Mallard 65, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 11, Goosander 7 males Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 30, Snipe 1,Short-eared Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Goldcrest 2, Long-tailed Tit 10, Starling 1000 small murmuration at dusk, Fieldfare 8, Stonechat 4, Tree Sparrow 5 Creykes Cottages, Grey Wagtail 1 overhead Green Belt, Lesser Redpoll 3, Also Roe Deer 5.

Lukas Rowe 04/01/2016 Short-eared Owl 1 Creyke's.

Tom Lowe 04/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 347 feeding Goole Fields, WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE (European) 3 flew high WNW over windfarm ignoring the Pinks, Grey Heron 1, Peregrine 1 adult male, Golden Plover 45, Lapwing 30, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 52 feeding in single flooded field on moors edge,

Bev Baxter Top House Farm (ringing) 04/01/2016 Blue Tit 1 RT, Blackbird 4 (3 RT), Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 2 RT, Tree Sparrow 4, Chaffinch 3 (2 RT of which 1 rung Creyke's May 2012, Goldfinch 20 (8 RT), Yellowhammer 3 (1 RT) .

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 04/01/2016 Peregrine 1 adult female on floods W side then flew off.

CLEGG MEMORIAL BIRD RACE TEAM: LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE GO BIRDING: Bryan Wainwright (Clegg), Gary Featherstone (Foggy), Bill Priestley (Compo) 03/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 628, Greylag Goose (domestic) 96, Gadwall 15, Teal 300, Mallard 57, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 2, Pheasant 12, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male floods N & S of road am, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Moorhen 2, Common Gull 1, Herring Gull 2, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Stock Dove 43, Woodpigeon 30, Collared Dove 3 all Creyke's Crossings, Short-eared Owl 1 Inkle Flatts and Paraffin area am, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 3, Carrion Crow 8, Goldcrest 3, Great Tit 2, Blue Tit 3, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump E end Goole Moor Tram, Wren 5, Treecreeper 1, Starling 9, Blackbird 16, Fieldfare 13, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 1, Robin 6, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 4, House Sparrow 10 all Creyke's Crossings, Tree Sparrow 2 all Creyke's Crossings, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 69 am from colliery area, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 2, Linnet 55, Bullfinch 7, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 10 . TOTAL 54. Also Roe Deer 6.

Bev Baxter Top House Farm (ringing) 01/01/2016 Great Tit 2 RT, Blackbird 3 RT, Robin 3 (2 RT), Dunnock 1 RT, House Sparrow 5, Chaffinch 4, Greenfinch 4 (1 RT), Goldfinch 9 (3 RT), Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 1 RT.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 01/01/2016 Pink-footed Goose 218, Greylag Goose (domestic) 100, Gadwall 17, Teal 143, Mallard 146, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 4, Pheasant 10, Marsh Harrier 1, Hen Harrier 1 male e end Goole Moor, Sparrowhawk 3, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female/immature perched on post and chasing finches Inkle Flatts pm, Peregrine 1 immature chasing Wood Pigeons Inkle Flatts pm, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 5, Lapwing 482 W, Woodcock 1 colliery area, Herring Gull 8, Great Black-backed Gull 4, Feral Pigeon 2, Stock Dove 50, Woodpigeon 500, Collared Dove 7 all Creyke's Crossings, Short-eared Owl 1 Inkle Flatts am, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 6, Carrion Crow 20, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 4, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 24, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump E end Goole Moor Tram, Wren 14, Blackbird 39, Fieldfare 58, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 28, Robin 8, Mistle Thrush 4, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 5, House Sparrow 14 all Creyke's Crossings, Tree Sparrow 10 all Creyke's Crossings, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Chaffinch 723 pm (am 337) colliery area, Greenfinch 12, Goldfinch 43, Brambling 1 am from colliery roost, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 3, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 18. Also Roe Deer 13, Grey Squirrel 2. 

OBSERVERS 2016: Rob Adams, David Ball, Bev Baxter, Madge Beevers, David Blackham, Robert Broch, Janet Canning, Kevin Clarke, Harry Cocking, Darren Cooper, June Cooper, Carl Cornish, John de haemers, Simon Denton, Richard Drew, John Durrant, Steve Ellis, Gary Featherstone, Keith Fillingham, David Hargreaves, Pat Heath, James Hinchliffe, Steve Hiner, Peter Hinks, David Hunt, Dave Hursthouse, Janet Jackson, Tom Jackson, Callum King, Jason King, Helen Kirk, Tim Kohler, Phil Lee, Rose Lennon, Mike Lloyd, Tom Lowe, Simone Maw, Ian McDonald, Ron Moat, Colin Neale, Mark Oathwaite, Mick Oliver, Malcolm Oxlade, Des Parmenter, Irvin Payne, Bill Priestley, Nigel Rees, Andrea Rees, Dirk Rigby, Lukas Rowe, David Slack, Brian Smith, Mark Smith, Jim Snowdon, Richard J Sprakes, Ben Steel, Paul Thomas, Barry Thompson, Graham Todd, Bryan P Wainwright, Martin Warne, Rob Watson, Mike Williams.


OBSERVERS 2015: Rob Adams, Alan Bamford, Steve Bamford, Richard Barnard, Bev Baxter, M Beevers, Robert Broch, Mick Bruin, Ashley Buchan, Janet Canning, Kevin Clarke, Graham Cook, Carl Cornish, Mariane Delaunay, John Durrant, Louise Eaton, Gary Featherstone, Keith and Sandra Hannam, Keith Heywood, James Hinchliffe, Steve Hiner, Peter Hinks, Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson, Jim Johnson, Peter Kendall, Callum King, Jason King, Robyn Kinnersley, Helen Kirk, Phil Lee, Nicola Largey, Tom Lowe, Alan Marshall, Simone Maw, Ian McDonald, Wendy McKay, Mick Oliver, Des Parmenter, Irvin Payne, Bill Priestley, Diane Priestley, Ray Priestley, John Rampling, Dirk Rigby, Lukas Rowe, Lucy Ryan, Adrian Scutt, David Slack, Julian Small, Brian Smith, Mark Smith, Richard Smith, Jim Snowdon, Richard J Sprakes, Ben Steel, Barry Thompson, Bryan P Wainwright, Colin Wall, Martin Warne, Rob Watson, Darren Whitaker.

 

The Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve comprises the two close but separate areas, Thorne Moors and Hatfield Moors. Thorne Moors (which is often defined to mean Thorne and the smaller contiguous moors of Goole, Snaith & Cowick, Crowle, and Rawcliffe together, as in this Report). Parts of these Moors lie in three counties, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. 


The BSG write-up is THE HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS NNR .

THIS IS A MAP WITH SITE NAMES.

ALL PREVIOUS VERTEBRATE REPORTS AND MUCH MORE CAN BE FOUND AT THIS WEBSITE THORNE MOORS BIRDS MAMMALS, HERPTILES, FISH 

THE 3 PHOTO TOURS BELOW SHOW SUGGEST ROUTES AROUND THIS HUGE RESERVE

TM PHOTO TOUR 1

TM PHOTO TOUR 2

TM PHOTO TOUR 3

 

THIS IS A MAP WITH SITE NAMES.


HATFIELD MOORS BIRDING BLOG IS HERE . 

Many previous year’s Thorne Moors Bird Reports can be found here

 

UPDATED HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE BIRD LIST: THORNE MOORS

1 Mute Swan, 2 Bewick's Swan, 3 Whooper Swan, 4 Bean Goose, 5 Pink-footed Goose, 6 White-fronted Goose, 7 Greylag Goose, 8 Canada Goose, 9 Barnacle Goose, 10 Brent Goose, 11 Egyptian Goose, 12 Ruddy Shelduck, 13 Common Shelduck, 14 Mandarin Duck, 15 Eurasian Wigeon, 16 Gadwall, 17 Eurasian Teal, 18 Mallard, 19 Pintail, 20 Garganey, 21 Shoveler, 22 Red-crested Pochard, 23 Common Pochard, 24 Tufted Duck, 25 Greater Scaup, 26 Common Eider, 27 Long-tailed Duck, 28 Common Scoter, 29 Common Goldeneye, 30 Smew, 31 Red-breasted Merganser, 32 Goosander, 33 Ruddy Duck, 34 Black Grouse, 35 Red-legged Partridge, 36 Grey Partridge, 37 Common Quail, 38 Common Pheasant, 39 Northern Gannet, 40 Great Cormorant, 41 Shag, 42 Eurasian Bittern, 43 Night Heron, 44 Little Egret, 45 Great White Egret, 46 Grey Heron, 47 Black Stork, 48 White Stork, 49 Eurasian Spoonbill, 50 Little Grebe, 51 Great Crested Grebe, 52 Black-necked Grebe, 53 Honey-buzzard, 54 Black Kite, 55 Red Kite, 56 White-tailed Eagle, 57 Marsh Harrier, 58 Hen Harrier, 59 Montagu's Harrier, 60 Northern Goshawk, 61 Eurasian Sparrowhawk, 62 Common Buzzard, 63 Rough-legged Buzzard, 64 Osprey, 65 Common Kestrel, 66 Red-footed Falcon, 67 Merlin, 68 Hobby, 69 Gyr Falcon, 70 Peregrine Falcon, 71 Water Rail, 72 Spotted Crake, 73 Corn Crake, 74 Moorhen, 75 Common Coot, 76 Common Crane, 77 Oystercatcher, 78 Avocet, 79 Stone-curlew, 80 Little Ringed Plover, 81 Ringed Plover, 82 Killdeer, 83 Dotterel, 84 American Golden Plover, 85 European Golden Plover, 86 Grey Plover, 87 Northern Lapwing, 88 Red Knot, 89 Sanderling, 90 Little Stint, 91 Temminck's Stint, 92 White-rumped Sandpiper, 93 Pectoral Sandpiper, 94 Curlew Sandpiper, 95 Purple Sandpiper, 96 Dunlin, 97 Ruff, 98 Jack Snipe, 99 Common Snipe, 100 Woodcock, 101 Black-tailed Godwit, 102 Bar-tailed Godwit, 103 Whimbrel, 104 Eurasian Curlew, 105 Common Sandpiper, 106 Green Sandpiper, 107 Spotted Redshank, 108 Greenshank, 109 Lesser Yellowlegs, 110 Wood Sandpiper, 111 Common Redshank, 112 Turnstone, 113 Arctic Skua, 114 Mediterranean Gull, 115 Common Gull, 116 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 117 Glaucous Gull, 118 Iceland Gull, 119 Yellow-legged Gull, 120 Caspian Gull, 121 Herring Gull, 122 Great Black-backed Gull, 123 Little Gull, 124 Black-headed Gull, 125 Kittiwake, 126 Little Tern, 127 Gull-billed Tern, 128 Caspian Tern, 129 Black Tern, 130 Sandwich Tern, 131 Common Tern, 132 Arctic Tern, 133 Puffin, 134 Pallas's Sandgrouse, 135 Rock Dove, 136 Stock Dove, 137 Wood Pigeon, 138 Collared Dove, 139 Turtle Dove, 140 Rose-ringed Parakeet, 141 Common Cuckoo, 142 Barn Owl, 143 Little Owl, 144 Tawny Owl, 145 Long-eared Owl, 146 Short-eared Owl, 147 European Nightjar, 148 Common Swift, 149 Common Kingfisher, 150 Hoopoe, 151 Wryneck, 152 Green Woodpecker, 153 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 154 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 155 Golden Oriole, 156 Red-backed Shrike, 157 Great Grey Shrike, 158 Magpie, 159 Eurasian Jay, 160 Western Jackdaw, 161 Rook, 162 Carrion Crow, 163 Hooded Crow, 164 Goldcrest, 165 Firecrest, 166 Blue Tit, 167 Great Tit, 168 Coal Tit, 169 Willow Tit, 170 Bearded Tit, 171 Woodlark, 172 Skylark, 173 Sand Martin, 174 Barn Swallow, 175 House Martin, 176 Cetti’s Warbler, 177 Long-tailed Tit, 178 Yellow-browed Warbler, 179 Wood Warbler, 180 Common Chiffchaff, 181 Willow Warbler, 182 Blackcap, 183 Garden Warbler, 184 Lesser Whitethroat, 185 Common Whitethroat, 186 Grasshopper Warbler, 187 Icterine Warbler, 188 Sedge Warbler, 189 Reed Warbler, 190 Waxwing, 191 Eurasian Treecreeper, 192 Wren, 193 Common Starling, 194 Rose-coloured Starling, 195 Ring Ouzel, 196 Blackbird, 197 Fieldfare, 198 Song Thrush, 199 Redwing, 200 Mistle Thrush, 201 Spotted Flycatcher, 202 Robin, 203 Common Nightingale, 204 Bluethroat, 205 Pied Flycatcher, 206 Black Redstart, 207 Common Redstart, 208 Whinchat, 209 European Stonechat, 210 Northern Wheatear, 211 Dunnock, 212 House Sparrow, 213 Tree Sparrow, 214 Yellow Wagtail, 215 Grey Wagtail, 216 Pied Wagtail, 217 Richard's Pipit, 218 Tree Pipit, 219 Meadow Pipit, 220 Water Pipit, 221 Rock Pipit, 222 Common Chaffinch, 223 Brambling, 224 Greenfinch, 225 Goldfinch, 226 Siskin, 227 Linnet, 228 Twite, 229 Lesser Redpoll, 230 Common Redpoll, 231 Arctic Redpoll, 232 Common Crossbill, 233 Bullfinch, 234 Hawfinch, 235 Snow Bunting, 236 Lapland Bunting, 237 Yellowhammer, 238 Reed Bunting, 239 Corn Bunting. 

 

Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve Species only Thorne Moors (not Hatfield) 1 Ruddy Shelduck, 2 Black Stork, 3 [Black Kite], 4 White-tailed Eagle, 5 [Gyr Falcon], 6 Stone-curlew, 7 Killdeer, 8 Lesser Yellowlegs, 9 Gull-billed Tern, 10 Caspian Tern, 11 [Pallas's Sandgrouse], 12 Red-backed Shrike, 13 Rose-coloured Starling, 14 Bluethroat (White-spotted), 15 Richard's Pipit.

Thrush Nightingale was recorded just to the west outside the recording area, but must have crossed it.

 

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