Gert Corfield
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About right John. Got 56 species this morning including 2 Chiffchaff in shrubs on the Sailing Pool.
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About right John. Got 56 species this morning including 2 Chiffchaff in shrubs on the Sailing Pool.
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Not singing last Sunday but almost definitely a fresh migrant.
upstarts1979
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I had trouble getting the link try this one.
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news...chwell_marsh_reserve_after_23_years_1_1981060
upstarts1979
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Hi Gert
That's above average on a day list for March (I had 54 yesterday, with a bit of passage ), nice 1 mate:t:john
forgetfulelephant
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14 Avocet on the Flashes when I left 5pm but 16 in the book in the morning.
Rob
Rob
midlands birder
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14 Avocet on the flashes, but some of flock flew to moors as we were leaving the flashes. 2 Shelduck (Flashes, then Moors Pool)2 Chiffchaff in scrub on south side of sailing pool, and a calling bird near the hen brook.
No sign of any Bitterns by 6pm on Moors, but a 1w Common Gull and around 500 BHG were still on the Moors Pool at around 6:30 in almost darkness (Possibly roosting?).
If anyone comes across a WoWT membership card on the west track please hand it to a warden. We lost ours today at the Moors.
MB
No sign of any Bitterns by 6pm on Moors, but a 1w Common Gull and around 500 BHG were still on the Moors Pool at around 6:30 in almost darkness (Possibly roosting?).
If anyone comes across a WoWT membership card on the west track please hand it to a warden. We lost ours today at the Moors.
MB
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
5 Kittiwakes roosted tonight at Bartley Res so there are still birds in the vicinity; keep your eyes peeled!
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Anyone wondering how I got on in Lanzarote over the last two weeks, I have posted a brief trip report and some p!ss poor photos here: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=2683429#post2683429
wheatearlp
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The 16 Avocets was Dave J's count from early this morning. Gert and I had one Avocet on the Moors Pool and 14 on the Flashes. Other wader counts: Oystercatcher 6 or 7 birds; Snipe 26 visible at Moors, 2-3 at Flashes; Curlew 7 at Flashes; Lapwing 26+ on MP/1-2 on Flashes.
Gadwall was two pairs on the Moors Pool and one on the Flashes. Other duck nos.: Shelduck 2prs (1MP/1F), 10 Shoveler, 6 Pochard, 23 Tufted Duck, 24 Teal (6MP/18F). Ten Greylags west over Flashes. Nine GCGs in total (4MP/5SP), one Little Grebe on Broadmeadow.
Gadwall was two pairs on the Moors Pool and one on the Flashes. Other duck nos.: Shelduck 2prs (1MP/1F), 10 Shoveler, 6 Pochard, 23 Tufted Duck, 24 Teal (6MP/18F). Ten Greylags west over Flashes. Nine GCGs in total (4MP/5SP), one Little Grebe on Broadmeadow.
wheatearlp
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1993-94 was the last report that Stuart compiled. I can ask him what became of the log-books, but I'd guess they aren't around after nearly 20 years.
However I doubt they will reveal any more (and possibly less) than in Geoff's recent post. Not ideal, but Marsh Tit is not a county rarity.
I know, given its status at Upton (no more common that B-w.Teal, G-w.Egret or Spoonbill on currently documented records), that we would like a well-documented, and prefrably multi-observed, record.
I guess that the earlier records are fairly scant given the species' overall status in the county, and it only became apparent over time that records at Upton were very unusual, and may therefore require more than just "I saw one".
There is also Jason's heard-only record from last year to throw into the mix.
Hopefully any future sightings will be unequivocal now that most people seem to be aware of the status of this species' status at Upton.
UW82
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I think the point is Mike, that the three records to date are unsatisfactory when compared with G W Egret , B W Teal etc. At least we know they were 100% the species in question. Know don't' get pedantic on me!
Des.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Sunday 17th March
SAILING POOL
2 Tufted Duck (pair), 14 Mallard, 4 Coot, 5 GC Grebe, 4 Cormorant, 1 Grey Wagtail - hopefully Gert will post a picture or two later
FLASHES
13 Avocet, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew, 1 Greylag Goose, 4 Teal, 11 Coot, 6 Moorhen, 16 Mallard, Skylark singing and 2 Chiffchaff as per Dave J
MOORS POOL
2 Shelduck, 4 Gadwall (2 pairs), 4 Mute Swan, 7 Shoveler (5m,2f), 12 Cormorant, 28 Tufted Duck, 8 Pochard, 3 GC Grebe, 4 Little Grebe - 2 in Broadmeadow + 2 at north end, 3 Moorhen, 14 Teal, 2 Snipe, 20 Greylag Goose, only 17 Lapwing, 37 Coot, Water Rail on muddy track by east hide, good numbers of Redwing and Fieldfare in field behind east hide, 5 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Siskin in North Moors plantation. Dave J reported female Cettis Warbler near the east hide (and one along the causeway yesterday)
Today's Skylark plus 2 Rook that Gary had at the Flashes on the 10th take the month's list to 86.
SAILING POOL
2 Tufted Duck (pair), 14 Mallard, 4 Coot, 5 GC Grebe, 4 Cormorant, 1 Grey Wagtail - hopefully Gert will post a picture or two later
FLASHES
13 Avocet, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew, 1 Greylag Goose, 4 Teal, 11 Coot, 6 Moorhen, 16 Mallard, Skylark singing and 2 Chiffchaff as per Dave J
MOORS POOL
2 Shelduck, 4 Gadwall (2 pairs), 4 Mute Swan, 7 Shoveler (5m,2f), 12 Cormorant, 28 Tufted Duck, 8 Pochard, 3 GC Grebe, 4 Little Grebe - 2 in Broadmeadow + 2 at north end, 3 Moorhen, 14 Teal, 2 Snipe, 20 Greylag Goose, only 17 Lapwing, 37 Coot, Water Rail on muddy track by east hide, good numbers of Redwing and Fieldfare in field behind east hide, 5 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Siskin in North Moors plantation. Dave J reported female Cettis Warbler near the east hide (and one along the causeway yesterday)
Today's Skylark plus 2 Rook that Gary had at the Flashes on the 10th take the month's list to 86.
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
The East Hide log book contains an entry from GLaB at 5pm on Friday of an (unaged) Kittiwake at the Moors Pool.
John - what was the latest time you saw your bird on Friday?
John - what was the latest time you saw your bird on Friday?
rollingthunder
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It's Now not Know - sorry to be pedantic
Laurie:t:
Laurie:t:
Gert Corfield
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Here's my 60 species for this morning. :t:
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Cheers Gert - first time I have seen this type of summary from BirdTrack. Which side was the Raven on?
UW82
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It's Now not Know - sorry to be pedantic
Laurie:t:
It's Mike who's supposed to pick me up on my deliberate mistake.
Des.
Gert Corfield
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It was up on an Oak in the Transmitter field on the Flashes and then flew towards Webbs.
A few photies per the link to Flickr below including the Grey Wagtail that interrupted our chat Phil !
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Today I had a conversation with a gentleman in the main Flashes hide regarding the clearance of the islands (undertaken at the March work party).
Whilst the Flashes may currently look a little barren as a result, the work is essential in ensuring one of the reserve's principle aims, a breeding ground for waders. With up to 15 pairs of assorted waders plus up to 70 pairs of Black-headed Gulls attempting to breed, space is at a premium. In recent years a number of nesting waders have abandoned their attempts as a result of tall vegetation growing up around them whilst those have re-attempted have chosen different sites, proving the need to provide as many potential sites as possible. Those species which may choose to hide in the vegetation eg Lapwing and Snipe, tend to use other areas of the Flashes such as the sewage meadow or the juncas between the second and third flashes respectively. Most nesting waders need a clear line of site when nesting to observe potential predators and the presence of the vegetation (which re-grows very rapidly anyhow) does not meet this criteria.
The cleared islands will also provide feeding / resting opportunities for passing migrants eg Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail, a species we would like to bring back to reserve as a breeding species. The vegetation is retained on the islands as long as possible into the winter to provide a food source for the wintering Linnet flock; there is always potential for it to also attract rarer buntings.
Whilst not a primary target, it is hoped that the Black-headed Gull colony (which we understand is not universally loved by all) will continue to attract breeding Common Terns and, eventually, Mediterranean Gulls, as well as a steady passage of Med and Little Gulls in the spring.
Whilst the Flashes may currently look a little barren as a result, the work is essential in ensuring one of the reserve's principle aims, a breeding ground for waders. With up to 15 pairs of assorted waders plus up to 70 pairs of Black-headed Gulls attempting to breed, space is at a premium. In recent years a number of nesting waders have abandoned their attempts as a result of tall vegetation growing up around them whilst those have re-attempted have chosen different sites, proving the need to provide as many potential sites as possible. Those species which may choose to hide in the vegetation eg Lapwing and Snipe, tend to use other areas of the Flashes such as the sewage meadow or the juncas between the second and third flashes respectively. Most nesting waders need a clear line of site when nesting to observe potential predators and the presence of the vegetation (which re-grows very rapidly anyhow) does not meet this criteria.
The cleared islands will also provide feeding / resting opportunities for passing migrants eg Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail, a species we would like to bring back to reserve as a breeding species. The vegetation is retained on the islands as long as possible into the winter to provide a food source for the wintering Linnet flock; there is always potential for it to also attract rarer buntings.
Whilst not a primary target, it is hoped that the Black-headed Gull colony (which we understand is not universally loved by all) will continue to attract breeding Common Terns and, eventually, Mediterranean Gulls, as well as a steady passage of Med and Little Gulls in the spring.
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