Summary

Situated on the south bank of the River Ouse where the waterway widens into the Humber estuary, this reserve is renowned for its reedbeds. It was a rather grey day and many of the birds were only seen well through binoculars or scope.  Flocks of Redwing and a few Fieldfare and Tree Sparrows were seen near the Visitor Centre, as were a group of three Roe Deer.  Otherwise, most sightings were from the six hides, each with views over one of various lagoons with their reedbeds.  A Marsh Harrier was seen frequently, sometimes perched in an isolated small bush or tree that broke the skyline.  Snipe were seen from several of the hides, skulking, half-hidden in tussocky grass.  Towards the end of our stay, Stewart Abbott, our minibus driver, identified a Bearded Tit that flew rapidly across a water channel in the reeds.

Members participating:    11

Bird list (32 species seen and/or heard)

Lagoon and reedbeds – Martyn Grandy

Roe Deer – Martyn Grandy

Gadwall – Martyn Grandy

Mute Swan (immature) – Chris Byrne

Wigeon – Martyn Grandy

(possibly) White Fibrecap mushroom – Chris Byrne

Yellow Fieldcap mushroom – Martyn Grandy