Article Index

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.