THORNE MOORS BIRDING BLOG 2023

This blog collectively covers the co-joined moors of Thorne, Goole, Crowle, Snaith & Cowick and Rawcliffe

Moors

Species in bold are notable, species in red are local, county or national rarities. Counts fromdifferent people or groups should not have their sightings added together as they may have independently seen many (but not all) same birds. Sensitive species do not appear on the blog.

BLOGS FURTHER INFORMATION: can be found here concerning: DIRECTIONS ON SITE (PHOTO TOURS) Copyright, rare breeders policy, the Thorne Moors bird list, and latest notifications. Ringing is at Top House Farm. 

LATEST SIGHTINGS:

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03/06/2023 Jim Snowdon Shelduck 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 4, Redshank 1, Cuckoo 3, Swift 40, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Bearded Tit 2, Cetti's Warbler 5, Chiffchaff 7, Willow Warbler 20, Sedge Warbler 11, Reed Warbler 9, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 6.

03/06/2023 Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Mallard 8, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 10, Lapwing 17, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 14, Cuckoo 3, Swift 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Cetti's Warbler 5, Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Whitethroat 5, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1. Common Frog 1.

02/06/2023 Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 5, Black-headed Gull 22, Cuckoo 4, Swift 14, Skylark 2, Cetti's Warbler 8, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 15, Willow Warbler 20, Blackcap 15, Garden Warbler 11, Whitethroat 16, Sedge Warbler 9, Reed Warbler 14, Song Thrush 3, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 12.

30/05/2023 Richard Sprakes Canada Goose 3, Gadwall 3, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 10, Willow Warbler 20, Stonechat 6 and juveniles.

29/05/2023 Peter Hinks, Alan Bamford Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 7, Cuckoo 3, Skylark 2, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Warbler 5, Yellow Wagtail 2, Tree Pipit 1, Linnet 8, Yellowhammer 6, Reed Bunting 4.

26/05/2023 Richard Sprakes Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 4, Hobby 19, Cuckoo 6, Cetti's Warbler 3, Stonechat 3.

26/05/2023 Jim Snowdon Shelduck 2, Little Grebe 1, Red Kite 1.

26/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright Shelduck 2, Gadwall 1, Teal 3, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Lapwing 4, Snipe 1 drumming Crowle Moor, Black-headed Gull 12, Cuckoo 3, Swift 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 1, Garden Warbler 1, Song Thrush 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 8, Yellowhammer 2.

25/05/2023 Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley Gadwall 1, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 8, Lapwing 8, Black-headed Gull 20, Cuckoo 6, Cetti's Warbler 6, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 14, Willow Warbler 19, Blackcap 9, Garden Warbler 7, Whitethroat 10, Sedge Warbler 13, Reed Warbler 14, Yellow Wagtail 2, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 7.

25/05/2023 Julian Small BBS Middle Moor Tram Greylag Goose 2, Mallard 4, Pheasant 6, Little Grebe 1 Woodside, Lapwing 4, Black-headed Gull 5, Wood Pigeon 6, Cuckoo 5, Carrion Crow 2, Woodlark 1, Cetti's Warbler 2, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 46, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 7, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 7, Wren 18, Robin 3, Stonechat 1, Tree Pipit 1 Angle Drain, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 10, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 14.

25/05/2023 Julian Small BBS Eastern Boundary Greylag Goose 1, Pheasant 5, Snipe 3, Black-headed Gull 1, Wood Pigeon 5, Cuckoo 3, Great Tit 2, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 31, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 7, Wren 29, Blackbird 1, Robin 6, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 7, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 5, Reed Bunting 6.

24/05/2023 Pat Batchelor, Jonathan Stamp Greylag Goose 17 (2 young), Canada Goose 2, Mallard 6, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Partridge 2, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Hobby 15, Lapwing 2, Stock Dove 2, Wood Pigeon 18, Cuckoo 4 including hepatic one, Magpie 10, Jay 3, Carrion Crow 7, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 1, Swallow 8, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 3, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 7, Reed Warbler 10, Wren 3, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 2 ( and 2 young), Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Tree Pipit 1, Chaffinch 6, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 6. Green-veined White 5, Large White 2, Common Blue 1, Wall Brown 3, Speckled Wood 1. Photo: Yellow-barred Longhorn (JS).

24/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright, Olivia Aveyard Gadwall 1, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Hobby 4, Swallow 2, Garden Warbler 1, Stonechat 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 7, Yellowhammer 1.

24/05/2023 Julian Small BBS Goole Moor Tram Greylag Goose 5, Teal 2, Mallard 8, Shoveler 2, Pheasant 9, Marsh Harrier 3, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 1, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 10, Stock Dove 1, Wood Pigeon 6, Cuckoo 3, Carrion Crow 5, Great Tit 1, House Martin 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 60, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 13, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 16, Wren 44, Robin 11, Chaffinch 9, Yellowhammer 1.

24/05/2023 Julian Small BBS Shoulder o’ Mutton Tram Greylag Goose 6, Gadwall 3, Mallard 7, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Black-headed Gull 6, Stock Dove 1, Wood Pigeon 2, Carrion Crow 4, Bearded Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 47, Whitethroat 24, Reed Warbler 14, Wren 26, Robin 2, Stonechat 3, Chaffinch 5, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 27.

23/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright Shelduck 1, Gadwall 1, Teal 2, Mallard 1, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 1, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 10, Cuckoo 5, Swift 28, Jay 1, Skylark 3, Cetti's Warbler 3, Long-tailed Tit 2, Blackbird 3, Song Thrush 3, Mistle Thrush 2, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 7, Bullfinch 4, Yellowhammer 1.

22/05/2023 Jonathan Stamp, Pat Batchelor Greylag Goose 14, Canada Goose 4, Mallard 8, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 4, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 3, Hobby 27, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 11, Wood Pigeon 10, Cuckoo 6 including hepatic, Swift 3, Magpie 2, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 9, Blue Tit 1, Swallow 1, Cetti's Warbler 4, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 5, Reed Warbler 6, Wren 2, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 3, Robin 3, Stonechat 6 including 4 young, Chaffinch 4. Holly Blue 1, Small Copper 1.

21/05/2023 Jim Snowdon Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 7, Kestrel 2, Hobby 44, Lapwing 7, Redshank 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 11, Black-headed Gull 75, Cuckoo 5 including hepatic, Swift 70, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Bearded Tit 2, Swallow 15, Garden Warbler 14, Sedge Warbler 15, Reed Warbler 38, Yellow Wagtail 2, Yellowhammer 3.

20/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright (Jim Snowdon in part) BBS along limestone road Greylag Goose 3, Canada Goose 2, Teal 1, Mallard 5, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 6, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 20 (Richard Sprakes had 74), Coot 1, Herring Gull 1, Black-headed Gull 22, Wood Pigeon 1, Cuckoo 5, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 5, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 7, Willow Warbler 32, Blackcap 7, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 15, Sedge Warbler 15, Reed Warbler 46, Wren 15, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 3, Robin 5, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 1, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 17. Smooth Newt 2 Bank Top.

19/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Jim Snowdon in part) WeBs Greylag Goose 24 and 3 young, Gadwall 1, Teal 7, Mallard 21, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 13, Grey Partridge 2, Cormorant 1, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 8, Coot 2 and nest, Lapwing 3, Redshank 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 Herring Gull 3, Black-headed Gull 30, Cuckoo 13 including hepatic, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 2, Great Tit 3, Skylark 1, Swallow 2, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 18, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 2, Blackbird 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Greenfinch 4, Yellowhammer 3.

17/05/2023 Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley Teal 2, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 6, Grey Partridge 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 15, Oystercatcher 1, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 50, Cuckoo 5 including hepatic one, Swift 16, Jay 2, Swallow 7, Cetti's Warbler 9, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 21, Blackcap 13, Whitethroat 11, Sedge Warbler 7, Reed Warbler 11, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 5, Yellow Wagtail 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 8.

17/05/2023 Julian Small, Paul Schofield Greylag Goose 8, Teal 2, Mallard 4, Shoveler 1, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 1, Hobby 4, Lapwing 1, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 4, Stock Dove 3, Wood Pigeon 2, Cuckoo 2, Swift 4, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 1, Swallow 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, House Sparrow 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Tree Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 6, Reed Bunting 1.

15/05/2023 Jonathan Stamp Greylag Goose 114, Mallard 12, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 3, Buzzard 3, Hobby 40, Peregrine 1, Black-headed Gull 65, Wood Pigeon 12, Cuckoo 3 including hepatic one, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 17, Great Tit 2, House Martin 8, Cetti's Warbler 4, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 18, Garden Warbler 3, Whitethroat 6, Reed Warbler 8, Wren 6, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 1, Robin 3, Stonechat 4, Tree Pipit 1, Chaffinch 9, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 4.

14/05/2023 Jim Snowdon, Richard Sprakes Hobby 75 a new site record count.

13/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright Greylag Goose 17, Canada Goose 3, Gadwall 4, Teal 6, Mallard 15, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 3, Little Egret 1, Marsh Harrier 7, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 11, Coot 1, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 40, Stock Dove 3, Wood Pigeon 20, Cuckoo 6 including hepatic one, Swift 150, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Carrion Crow 6, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 2, Skylark 5, Swallow 1, Cetti's Warbler 6, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 20, Willow Warbler 46, Blackcap 12, Garden Warbler 5, Whitethroat 13, Sedge Warbler 13, Reed Warbler 43, Wren 27, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 12, Stonechat 4, Dunnock 2, House Sparrow 3, Yellow Wagtail 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Tree Pipit 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 10, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 15.

12/05/2023 Julian Small BBS MIDDLE MOOR TRAM Greylag Goose 12, Teal 2, Mallard 5, Shoveler 4, Marsh Harrier 2, Hobby 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 7 over, Black-headed Gull 23, Wood Pigeon 6, Cuckoo 5, Carrion Crow 3, Cetti's Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 42, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 9, Reed Warbler 11, Wren 20, Robin 4, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 13.

12/05/2023 Julian Small BBS EASTERN BOUNDARY Greylag Goose 1, Mallard 1, Pheasant 7, Wood Pigeon 8, Cuckoo 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Carrion Crow 4, Great Tit 1, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 31, Blackcap 4, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 8, Wren 23, Robin 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 4, Linnet 5, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 7.

12/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright Gadwall 1, Grey Partridge 6 farmland, Water Rail 1, Redshank 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Cuckoo 4 including the hepatic female, Swift 20, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 6, House Martin 5, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 5.

10/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright, BBS limestone road Greylag Goose 8, Teal 3, Mallard 6, Shoveler 4, Grey Partridge 2 Priory Farm, Little Egret 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Hobby 5, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 28, Wood Pigeon 2, Cuckoo 4 including one hepatic, Carrion Crow 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Skylark 2, Swallow 2, Cetti's Warbler 6, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 15, Willow Warbler 34, Blackcap 7, Garden Warbler 3 Whitethroat 26, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 12, Reed Warbler 40, Wren 24, Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 1 Creyke’s Sidings, Robin 13, Stonechat 2, Tree Pipit 1, Meadow Pipit 1 Priory Farm carrying food, Chaffinch 7, Greenfinch 3 Creyke’s Sidings, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 5, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 7, Reed Bunting 13. Fox 1 Fisons’ Road North.

10/05/2023 Julian Small, BBS Shoulder o’ Mutton Tram., Greylag Goose 24, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 5 and a brood of 5., Teal 2, Mallard 16, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 6, Hobby 3, Black-headed Gull 5, Wood Pigeon 2, Cuckoo 1, Carrion Crow 8, Blue Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 42, Whitethroat 21, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 17, Wren 26, Blackbird 1, Robin 8, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 5, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 12, Reed Bunting 27.

10/05/2023 Julian Small, Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) Goole Moor Tram. Greylag Goose 26, Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 1, Teal 6, Mallard 3, Pheasant 10, Marsh Harrier 1, Water Rail 2, Redshank 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 8 over, Black-headed Gull 26, Wood Pigeon 12, Cuckoo 1, Carrion Crow 7 Great Tit 1, Skylark 3, Cetti's Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 56, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 14, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 14, Wren 40, Blackbird 3, Song Thrush 1, Robin 9, Chaffinch 4, Linnet 5, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 20,

08/05/2023 Peter Hinks, Alan Bamford, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 15, Water Rail 1, Cuckoo 4, Swift 80, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 6, House Martin 1, Cetti's Warbler 5, Chiffchaff 7, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 8, Garden Warbler 3, Whitethroat 10, Sedge Warbler 5, Reed Warbler 8, Song Thrush 2, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 6, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 2, Corn Bunting 2.

07/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright, Jim Snowdon, Richard Sprakes, Jonathan Stamp, Greylag Goose 6, Canada Goose 5 including small Richardson’s at Paraffin floods (RJS, JS), Shelduck 2, Gadwall 7, Teal 3, Mallard 15, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 9, Cormorant 11 with 9 together passing south, Grey Heron 2, Red Kite 1 (J. Stamp et al), Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 1, Hobby 50, Water Rail 3, Oystercatcher 1, Redshank 1, Mediterranean Gull 2 over floods going east before returning west, Lesser Black-backed Gull 11, Herring Gull 12, Black-headed Gull 60, Stock Dove 2, Wood Pigeon 2, Cuckoo 4 including a brown (hepatic) form along the limestone road, Tawny Owl 2, Swift 43, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 20, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Bank Top, Skylark 3, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 9, Cetti's Warbler 7, Long-tailed Tit 5, Chiffchaff 13, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 11, Garden Warbler 7, Whitethroat 22, Grasshopper Warbler 2 west side, Sedge Warbler 23 limestone road, Reed Warbler 38 limestone road, Treecreeper 1 Will Pits, Wren 15, Blackbird 10, Song Thrush 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 7, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 3, Meadow Pipit 1 carrying food Priory Farm, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 18, Linnet 20, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 11.

06/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright, Bill Priestley, Jim Snowdon, Richard Sprakes Greylag Goose 21 several broods of young, Canada Goose 4, Shelduck 2, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Mallard 7 a female with 3 young, Shoveler 7, Tufted Duck 5, Red-legged Partridge 1, Grey Partridge 2, Pheasant 6, Little Egret 1 over floods going west, Grey Heron 1, Spoonbill 2 south over floods (RJS, JS), Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 3, Hobby 44, Oystercatcher 2, Redshank 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Herring Gull 2, Black-headed Gull 45, Stock Dove 5, Wood Pigeon 20, Cuckoo 5, Swift 5, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 4, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 2, Swallow 2, Cetti's Warbler 5, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 13, Blackcap 7, Garden Warbler 15, Whitethroat 22, Sedge Warbler 8, Reed Warbler 32, Wren 5, Blackbird 3, Song Thrush 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 8, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 11, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 5. Fox 1.

05/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright, Olivia Aveyard Teal 2, Mallard 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Snipe 1, Redshank 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Black-headed Gull 20 Swift 30, Great Tit 4, Swallow 4, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 2, Garden Warbler 5, Whitethroat 9, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Warbler 6, Treecreeper 1 carrying food Will Pits near NE shed, Blackbird 4, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 6, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, Chaffinch 8, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 4.

04/05/2023 Bryan Wainwright, Olivia Aveyard Gadwall 4, Grey Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 9, Curlew 1, Cuckoo 3, Swift 14, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 20, House Martin 10, Long-tailed Tit 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 5, Mistle Thrush 2, Redstart 1♀ limestone road at Green Belt, House Sparrow 2, Yellow Wagtail 1, Yellowhammer 3.

03/05/2023 Richard Sprakes (David Hursthouse, David Bacon, Jonathan Stamp, Pat Batchelor in part) Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 7, Kestrel 2, Red-footed Falcon 1♂ high over ‘blue bridge’ and south over Pony Bridge 12.50 to 13.00 (RJS), Hobby 50 early pm., Cuckoo 3, Stonechat 4.

03/05/2023 Ken Pearson, Paul Shawcroft, James Hinchliffe Ringing: Whitethroat 1, Greenfinch 7, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 2.

03/05/2023 Julian Small Greylag Goose 8, Teal 11, Mallard 13, Tufted Duck 3, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 10, Snipe 1, Redshank 2, Herring Gull 1, Black-headed Gull 60, Stock Dove 2, Wood Pigeon 5, Cuckoo 1, Swift 10, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 2, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 2 House Martin 1, Cetti's Warbler 2 Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 16, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 6, Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 12 Yellowhammer 8, Reed Bunting 3.

02/05/2023 Jonathan Stamp, Pat Batchelor, Greylag Goose 61, Canada Goose 6, Mallard 21, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 4, Hobby 37, Peregrine 1, Black-headed Gull 52, Wood Pigeon 17, Cuckoo 2, Swift 40, Magpie 4, Carrion Crow 35, Blue Tit 8, Great Tit 2, Skylark 3, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 8, House Martin 12, Cetti's Warbler 2, Long-tailed Tit 5, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 3, Garden Warbler 3, Whitethroat 13, Reed Warbler 14, Wren 2, Blackbird 3, Song Thrush 2, Robin 5, Dunnock 3, Chaffinch 15, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 6, Reed Bunting 6.

01/05/2023 Jim Snowdon, Richard Sprakes, Helen Kirk Teal 7, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 14, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 6, Hobby 50 or more (also PH, AB), Snipe 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5, Black-headed Gull 70, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 1, Swift 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Bearded Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 5, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 5, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Song Thrush 2, Stonechat 4, Tree Pipit 2.

01/05/2023 Peter Hinks, Alan Bamford Red-legged Partridge 2, Grey Partridge 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Hobby 50 (also RJS, JS, HK), Cuckoo 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Bearded Tit 3, Skylark 2, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 8, Whitethroat 10, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 8, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 3, Yellowhammer 8, Corn Bunting 1.