[D0c]

Attenborough is my local as well, as I live in Chilwell, I bet our paths have crossed and we never knew. I have often heard the Cettis and once had a quick glimpse of one but have never actually had what I would class as a confirmed observation.

Also I often read the Clifton Grove website, even have a stroll over there from time to time, the owner of it really does see some fantastic birds, he must have alot of time to do this hobby.

[knotsbirder]

I bet I have seen you before then. I'm really unmistakable! Can usually be found with my camera by my side and bins, oh and I'm 14, and I've never seen another birder there that age.

Sam

[D0c]

Yeah I've seen you before, I'm normally with my son whose 11 years old, next time I see you I'll say hello.

[ornithom]

Purple Sandpiper still present at Kilvington on the West Lake yesterday evening between 1700-1800. Associating with 2 Little Ringed Plover which had just arrived that afternoon apparently. Cracking bird!

[knotsbirder]

Moulting ad Black-necked Grebe still present at Kingmill Res and showing well though light too crap for pics. Some stunners taken while I was as school by others. Also others had the (fairly) regular Jack Snipe early morning on Sailing Club Marsh and a Wheatear in the paddock on the other side of the main road.

Sam

[ornithom]

Hey Sam, was that you that asked us about the Grebe tonight (me with scope, son with glasses, my dad with walking sticks)?

Glad you saw it, it was a lovely looking bird albeit not quite in full summer regalia!

[knotsbirder]

Originally Posted by ornithom

Hey Sam, was that you that asked us about the Grebe tonight (me with scope, son with glasses, my dad with walking sticks)?

Glad you saw it, it was a lovely looking bird albeit not quite in full summer regalia!

That was it! Relocated it in the bottom corner of the res. Came close enough for pics but unfortunately the sun was behind the bird. Quite scruffy wasn't it!

Sam

[knotsbirder]

Spotted Redshank stiil present this afternoon (7.30) at Kilvington on West Lake. Also 2 stunning Garganey nearby on the Grantham Canal at Bottesford but just over the border in Leicestershire, along with 2 elusive Great Grey Shrikes just down the road (Plungar) which evaded our grasp.

Sam

[JD.1]

Nice to see sand martins are back at Attenborough about 30 over the wheatear field .

[thebeard]

cuckoo heard today while working in ploughmans wood near lowdham. amazingly early record, there's only been a few reported in the uk so far. also first willow warbler of the year and a marsh tit

[Andy Hall]

Originally Posted by thebeard

cuckoo heard today while working in ploughmans wood near lowdham. amazingly early record, there's only been a few reported in the uk so far. also first willow warbler of the year and a marsh tit

I wouldn't say it was amazingly early but it is very early. I had my first Willow Warbler in Lenton today

[thebeard]

early in my experience!!!

had a blackcap singing today, first i've heard so far this year

[Fernowl]

Hello everyone in Notts area, I wondered if anyone has any sightings of Black Redstarts in N Notts? My mother, who lives in the area, is sure she's seen a pair on two different occasions. Not having found any mention of them locally, could any of you help? Any info greatfully received.

[thebeard]

marsh harrier seen over attenborough clifton pit yesterday afternoon. I saw it but it was distant and brief and i only got it down to 'harrier sp', but then when i got back to the carpark it had appeared on the latest sightings board. 3 ruff still on tween pond, and a common sandpiper on clifton pit.

[knotsbirder]

Originally Posted by thebeard

marsh harrier seen over attenborough clifton pit yesterday afternoon. I saw it but it was distant and brief and i only got it down to 'harrier sp', but then when i got back to the carpark it had appeared on the latest sightings board. 3 ruff still on tween pond, and a common sandpiper on clifton pit.

Lucky you! Have been down there almost every day these last two weeks and the day I don't go Marsh Harrier and Little Gull were seen! Marshie would've been a patch tick too! Haven't seen a Common Sand' there for a while either. Other sightings from the last few weeks include a male Ring Ouzel (a very short-staying bird that I also didn't see), Wheatear and LRP.

Sam

PS: I can't really complain as I was watching a BW Stilt in Leics instead!

[knotsbirder]

80 Arctic Terns at Attenborough today! And a 1w Little Gull for the last 2 days. I don't know, the week I start school again and Little Gull, Arctic Tern and a Redstart are reported!

Sam

[thebeard]

i always miss arctic terns at attenborough! gutted! and 80 of them as well!

[Citykid]

Hi

I'm trying to obtain some Barn owl Pellets to support a dissertation. does anybody have any ideas as to where i can get them please.

Regards
Andrew

[knotsbirder]

Originally Posted by thebeard

i always miss arctic terns at attenborough! gutted! and 80 of them as well!

A few still there today apparently if you're interested - Little Gull still there too.

Sam

[thebeard]

might pop down saturday morning to see whats about.

went to clifton today to try and find some of the ring ouzels which have been seen but as usual i missed them. saw a roe deer though!

[knotsbirder]

Originally Posted by thebeard

might pop down saturday morning to see whats about.

went to clifton today to try and find some of the ring ouzels which have been seen but as usual i missed them. saw a roe deer though!

Unlucky! Went down to Attenborough as it was an Inset Day. Loads about! The Little Gull (1st winter) was seen by others while I had 2 Common Sands (Barton Flash and Clifton Pit), the 3 Ruff, at least 2 Arctic Terns on Coneries, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Common Whitethroat. Howeverthe best bird of the lot was a stunning male Ring Ouzel on Branshill viewed from the Attenborough side of the river (sorry mate ). If the weather stays as it is I'd imagine they'll all be still around tomorrow.

Sam

[grumps]

Received the latest bird report yesterday. Excellent as ever!
Well done Andy and all others involved in its publication.

Hugh

[knotsbirder]

Originally Posted by grumps

Received the latest bird report yesterday. Excellent as ever!
Well done Andy and all others involved in its publication.

Hugh

What Hugh said, good job! A very neat piece of work.

Sam

[knotsbirder]

See http://www.cliftongrovebirds.co.uk/l...sightings.html for details of Notts' 3rd ever Whiskered Tern, at Long Eaton GP's yesterday (it spent a lot of its time in Notts' airspace).

Sam

[thebeard]

Originally Posted by knotsbirder

See http://www.cliftongrovebirds.co.uk/l...sightings.html for details of Notts' 3rd ever Whiskered Tern, at Long Eaton GP's yesterday (it spent a lot of its time in Notts' airspace).

Sam

not to mention the 47 wheatear seen this afternoon! i know where i'm going tomorrow morning!