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[Phil Andrews]

pied fly, osprey x2, osprey with buzzard very distant and i presume chiff chaff.

Think we are all bored of Osprey pics now Trace First time I am aware a Pied Fly has been photographed on the reserve though; I may grab one of the shots for the 2013 annual report.

 

[binus1963]

tims mystery duck

tim picked this out far side of moors so sorry for poor quality thought widgeon so put it on here so we're sure and also just incase you ain't had one for this month.

 

[Phil Andrews]

tim picked this out far side of moors so sorry for poor quality thought widgeon so put it on here so we're sure and also just incase you ain't had one for this month.

Yes - female Wigeon. Good numbers at the start of the month but none since the 6th.

 

[UW82]

Today's highlights:

MOORS:
PIED FLY (m & f). The male sang occasionally early morning.
OSPREY. The Pied Fly took a back seat after the Osprey was spotted over the Moors, which spent about 5 mins over the water before flying off east.
GRASSHOPPER WARBLER. Sang for a short time mid-morning and was also heard this evening in the area west of the N Moors plantation.
Cetti's Warbler (2)----------------Sedge Warbler (3)
Reed Warbler (2)-----------------Willow Warbler(2)
Blackcap (6)---------------------Whitethroat
Redpoll(2)------------------------Lapwing (2)
Oystercatcher(2)-----------------Common Sand
Snipe(2)-------------------------Little Grebe(3)
Teal (2)-------------------------Shoveler(8)
Tufted Duck(30)-----------------Gadwall (2)
Wigeon (f)-----------------------Mute Swan(2)
Rook

FLASHES/SAILING POOL:
Avocet(25)----------------------Black-tailed Godwit(5)
LRP(4)-------------------------- Common Sand
Oystercatcher (2)----------------Common Tern(2)
Shelduck (2)---------------------Gadwall(2)
Curlew (2)-----------------------Shoveler (male on 3rd Flash)
Peregrine------------------------Sedge Warbler (2)
Blackcap(4)----------------------Whitethroat
Tufted Duck(4)-------------------B H Gull (c250)
Mute Swan (4)-------------------Lesser Whitethroat reported.


Des.

 

[Phil Andrews]

A nice haul Des - any idea how many species for the day? Dave Jackson was hoping to record 100 species in a week; I wonder if he's close to that target now

 

[Phil Andrews]

Today's three year ticks (Gropper, Wheatear and Pied Fly) takes the 2013 list up to 129 whilst a fourth month tick (Osprey) elevates April to 112.

 

[upstarts1979]

pied fly, osprey x2, osprey with buzzard very distant and i presume chiff chaff.

nice mate..still nice to see osprey pics...Phils only jealous 8-P

 

[upstarts1979]

Today's three year ticks (Gropper, Wheatear and Pied Fly) takes the 2013 list up to 129 whilst a fourth month tick (Osprey) elevates April to 112.

That's got to be close to a April record
Rich (skeleton man) had Jack snipe tonight

 

[forgetfulelephant]

Just to add to Des' tally: Kingfisher & 15 Swift on the Moors this morning.


Rob

 

[UW82]

A nice haul Des - any idea how many species for the day? Dave Jackson was hoping to record 100 species in a week; I wonder if he's close to that target now

I'll see what I can do Phil.

Des.

 

[Phil Andrews]

Osprey over the moors as we speak per Gazza and Trace

Osprey seen late afternoon over Bittell, probably the same bird?

 

[Phil Andrews]

Dave J has had a Greenshank and 5 Dunlin through the Moors Pool this morning - good to get some wader movement (Greenshank is new for the year). Grasshopper Warbler still on North Moors but no sign of the Pied Fly in a very brief look.

 

[Sy V]

The wader movement appears to be continuing. Sanderling is latest species reported on Moors Pool. Let's hope DJ got it!
I don't suppose anyone fancies paying my mortgage off so that I can retire and join in the fun at the Mecca... No, thought as much! :-C

 

[Phil Andrews]

Yes, Sanderling was Dave J's. hes also just had 2 Whimbrel over the Moors. I wondef if anyone is at the Flashes?!

 

[Sy V]

Sanderling at the Flashes at 8.55am, 5 Black-tailed Godwits and 25 Avocets per Adrian K.

 

[upstarts1979]

The wader movement appears to be continuing. Sanderling is latest species reported on Moors Pool. Let's hope DJ got it!
I don't suppose anyone fancies paying my mortgage off so that I can retire and join in the fun at the Mecca... No, thought as much! :-C

I'm down for a few hours late morning to relieve Dave, (he needs a rest and give some one else a chance to find something8-P)
This is what VIS MIG (visible migration) is all about and early mornings and evenings are the best time.
B John

 

[Sy V]

I'm down for a few hours late morning

Ah, the graveyard shift (that should guarantee you a MEGA drop-in)!

 

[Sy V]

A number of the nest boxes around the reserve - especially at the Flashes - are showing signs of woodpecker attack. Has anyone got any of the entrance plate they are willing to donate or know where they can be purchased locally? (Sy V - did you source some from somewhere?)

Sorry Phil, I remember seeing this and neglected to reply.
Bottom line is - No, I failed to source some sensibly priced plates.
My theory is that 28mm plates will do for both (25 and 28mm) box types.
The box on the Flashes that really got attacked last year looked typical of a squirrel attempt to me - the wood around the hole showed evidence of having been gnawed and stripped IMHO. Whatever the case, we need something and it would be best sooner rather than later.

The best I can find are these people:http://www.thepetexpress.co.uk/birds-living-spaces/wild-bird-nesting/cj-nest-box-plates-28mm?gclid=CJqqp4nA5bYCFWXJtAod_F4A0g who, if 10 plates are ordered only add £3.99 p&p.
£20.90 = £3.99 = £24.89.
We'd need to budget for suitable small screws as well though. But, from what I hear you're the SME on this area, Phil! :eek!:

 

[upstarts1979]

up-date from Dave J at the mecca

Another dunlin through, 2 common tern, yellow wag over and a ringed plover briefly,. He is just checking out a 'whinchat ' report on the west side of the moors.
Thats all folks8-P

 

[upstarts1979]

Sorry Phil, I remember seeing this and neglected to reply.
Bottom line is - No, I failed to source some sensibly priced plates.
My theory is that 28mm plates will do for both (25 and 28mm) box types.
The box on the Flashes that really got attacked last year looked typical of a squirrel attempt to me - the wood around the hole showed evidence of having been gnawed and stripped IMHO. Whatever the case, we need something and it would be best sooner rather than later.

The best I can find are these people:http://www.thepetexpress.co.uk/birds-living-spaces/wild-bird-nesting/cj-nest-box-plates-28mm?gclid=CJqqp4nA5bYCFWXJtAod_F4A0g who, if 10 plates are ordered only add £3.99 p&p.
£20.90 = £3.99 = £24.89.

Steve at 'lifestyles' is much cheaper I will see him later, how many do you want and what sizes.:t: