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Iceland Gull – 9th January

Peter — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:48:09 +0000

The Iceland Gull was present on the Slurry Lagoon again at around mid-day. It then flew off in the general direction of Dorket Head. The Slurry Lagoon Cetti’s Warbler was singing in the afternoon. RW. PS.

Siberian Chiffchaff – 29th December

Peter — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:24:54 +0000

A Siberian Chiffchaff has been seen along the Ouse Dyke for the last few days, between the footbridge and the road. The Iceland Gull was seen again on the Slurry Lagoon and a Tawny Owl was heard calling by the river. RW.

Iceland Gull – 28th December

Peter — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:18:37 +0000

The Iceland Gull was again present in the gull roost on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. JMD.

1st winter Iceland Gull

Iceland Gull – 27th December

Peter — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:57:42 +0000

At about mid-day a first winter Iceland Gull joined the gull roost on the Slurry Lagoon. It spent some time bathing and then rested on the shore. About forty Golden Plovers flew over at about the same time and a Peregrine had flushed the roost shortly before. There were two Cetti’s Warblers, one calling one singing, and several Water Rail calling from around all the water bodies. Three Little Egrets were seen on the large willow beside the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Iceland Gull – 30th January

alan.edge — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:16:00 +0000

In the Deep Water Pit in the late afternoon a first winter Iceland Gull was spotted. Also noted were seven Water Rail, three Snipe and one or two Cetti’s Warblers in the reeds on the Slurry Lagoon. At dusk a Tawny Owl flew across the reeds in the Deep Water Pit and landed in the willows on the south-east corner. Three Common Buzzards were also seen. RW

Iceland Gull – 1st January

Peter — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:12:12 +0000

The Deep Pit was the most productive area at the lagoons this afternoon, with a second winter Iceland Gull staying for about an hour amongst the other Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. A Bittern was also showing well for most of the afternoon, on and off, and was eventually seen going to roost in a reed bed. Several Water Rail were seen running across the ice and as dusk approached several more were heard calling. A Cetti’s Warbler was heard briefly singing and later another was calling. A good selection of ducks was present, with large numbers of Teal. RW.