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  1. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Spotted Flycatcher now coming in at Bardsey http://www.bbfo.blogspot.co.uk/ never seen one in spring at Middleton lakes. Regards, John
  2. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    12/5/14 Visiting the Reserve this morning a pack of Dunlin 36 strong were present, a Turnstone was in with them and when the pack split there was also a Sanderling in amongst them also. A Grey plover at 9:30 circling the Reserve calling before flying off North West another Turnstone was...
  3. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    The heavy showers were catching people out today, it's O.K at the North pit with the hide, however with the willow screened area Jubillee wetlands you are left open to the elements, you can become quickly drenched and also your camera kit. It would be nice to have a shelter in this area...
  4. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    8/5/14 There were 48 Dunlin still on the reserve before the rains started and most moved off before the front came in, wise move. Regards, John
  5. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    It was nice to meet you today Damian and I'm glad you enjoyed your afternoon at Middleton Lakes, I believe we all did. John
  6. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Andy, I'm not the adjudicator of the reserve of what information goes out or not, it's down to the individual observer. I mentioned out of interest about the Black Tern breeding attempt at Attenborough.
  7. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    How many Dunlin were there on the Reserve today, well when 4 different people mentioned they counted over 70 you are getting near the figure. 130 swift were over the reserve some swooping low, I could here the wings of one as it just missed my head, I had a Sedge Warbler micmicing the...
  8. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    a pair stopping to breed would be unlikely and the pair would have to be around for at least 4 days I thought the pair being around for at least 4 days gave the answer Andy.
  9. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Good find and nice pics Mike, largest number of Black Terns in a group on the Reserve I believe, no problems with news going out. Regards, John
  10. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Black Tern http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/blacktern/index.aspx
  11. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Day list Middleton lakes 95 with Garden Warbler.
  12. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Hi Mike, The Black Terns were put out on national Birdlines at 10:55 ( your picture post on here 15:44), a pair stopping to breed would be unlikely and the pair would have to be around for at least 4 days and I don't believe they would be able to keep it quiet on an RSPB Reserve just...
  13. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    The RSPB will be pleased with the Lapwing chicks the mild floods would have more effect on the LRP and Ringed Plover. The Lapwings and Redshank appear to have nested in the now dock areas. There could be a breeding attempt by Goosander also, there is regular breeding of a pair of...
  14. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Years ago a pair of Black Tern bred at Attenborogh NR Nottingham, by the time the wardens had got out to the nest on an island, the nest had already been visited by egg collecters.
  15. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I had 4 Garden Warbler singing on the Bird Race day, as Geoff arrived in the carpark that morning I pointed out a Garden Warber singing left of Heronry view.
  16. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Bird Race Upton Warren total of 87 species seen in a day was a good total for this reserve, Middleton Lakes 94 speces and Belvide 86. However number of different species seen in a year, Belvide would appear to be a regular winner on this front. Regards, John
  17. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Noted yesterday the spate of rain Thurday had caused flooding into the SE lagoon jubillee weltlands but not the SW lagoon. Regards, John
  18. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Bird Race Details on Belvide blog http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/Belvide84/
  19. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Your takng this bird race business seriously Geoff usually never seen before 9 a.m around the Reserve, is there illicit betting going on.
  20. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Flooding Having seen the water pouring down the brook mid-way along the track by the canal yesterday into jubileee wetlands, this is a flooding problem that the RSPB would not be able to control, to stop the water could cause flooding on the West bordering farmerland, farmer Geoff Hemus, will...
  21. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Hi Dave, Although the EA appear to have finished, the area is still closed at the moment, I did speak to a contracter and he said they will be returning to replace a pipe carrying water from the brook that runs through Mill lantation and under the canal...
  22. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    1/5/14 Heavy spell of rain forces Dunlin and Ringed Plover down onto the reserve, also a day migrating Tree Pipit. After the spell of heavy rain water was gushing into jubillee wetlands from the small brook on the West side down the track. Sightings on the Staffs Middleton lakes...
  23. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Your Drinker larvae is of interest to the Middleton lakes moth group, the wood is called Mill plantation and it forms compartment 1 of RSPB Recording area. I saw a Drinker larvae at Dosthill lake 28/4/14.
  24. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Warwickshire Dragonfly group http://warwickshire-dragonflies.org.uk/
  25. J

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Hi Dick-E-Dipper, Your Larvae looks like a Drinker moth, Male Banded Demioselles usually emerge first, your Damioselle record would be of intetest to the the Middleton lakes Dragonfly Group and also the Warwickshire Dragonfly Group...
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