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 silentis, Adelphocoris 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.