Ducks, Geese & Swans in East Riding of Yorkshire
33 species matching this filter.
The East Riding of Yorkshire is a superb destination for observing ducks, geese and swans, with 33 species recorded across the county's diverse wetland habitats. From the internationally important Humber Estuary to the coastal lagoons of Hornsea Mere and the flooded gravel pits of the lower Derwent Valley, the region supports impressive gatherings of wildfowl including Eurasian Wigeon, Common Shelduck, Greylag Goose and scarcer visitors such as Long-tailed Duck and Barnacle Goose. Notable rarities like Black Swan and Egyptian Goose also make occasional appearances, adding to the county's rich birding appeal.
Showing 24–33 of 33 species
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serratorLC
A rare passage visitor from autumn into winter, seen along the coast and occasionally on the Humber. Most records fall between September and December.
Sep–Dec
Red-crested Pochard
Netta rufinaLC
A rare non-breeding visitor in winter months. Occasionally appears on larger lakes and reservoirs, with origins sometimes uncertain.
Nov–Feb
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensisLC
A rare visitor, now extremely scarce following the national eradication programme. Occasional sightings still occur on inland waterbodies.
Jan–May
Smew
Mergellus albellusLC
A rare and prized winter visitor, occasionally appearing on inland lakes during cold spells. Most records fall between December and March.
Dec–Mar
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescensLC
A rare visitor in late autumn and winter, sometimes associating with Pink-footed Goose flocks on farmland.
Nov–Dec
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligulaLC
An uncommon but widespread resident, breeding on lakes and reservoirs. Numbers increase in winter with arrivals from northern Europe.
Year-round
Tundra Bean Goose
Anser serrirostrisLC
A rare winter visitor occasionally found among other goose flocks on arable fields in January and February.
Jan–Feb
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianusLC
A rare passage visitor, occasionally recorded on wetlands and flooded fields during spring migration in March.
Mar
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Velvet Scoter
Melanitta fuscaVU
A rare winter visitor to coastal waters, typically seen from October. Best looked for among Common Scoter flocks off the Holderness coast.
Oct–Jan
Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnusLC
An uncommon winter visitor to wetlands and flooded fields, with bugling calls heard from October to April.
Oct–May