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upstarts1979 · May 3, 2013

PeterE said:
The Hen Pool Hide

At this time the hide is coming into its own: today I had some stunningly close views of a water rail there.

I'm sorry I can't be at the all-dayer tomorrow, but best wishes for 90+ species and 10 warblers.

Peter

Thanks for that Peter
Water rail have gone quiet so will check there, just in case we don't get it elsewhere. 11 warblers would be even better.B

John

forgetfulelephant · May 3, 2013

AlanH46 said:
upstarts1979 said:

A quick reci today. From late in the morning, for a couple of hours only.
Flashes: shoveler male, gadwall pr, common sand , 10 species of warblers, swift.
few waders and no terns.
Moors: Shelduck 7, lapwing 3 (fem still sitting)QUOTE]

In addition 2 LRP, 1 Common Sand, 1 Snipe (seasonal pool)

The Tufted Duck were again spending a lot of time circling pool in small groups of males chasing 1 fem.

Resident pair of Mute Swans saw off a second pair of swans; one of the interlopers was ringed Z98. Does anyone recall if this one has been at UW before.

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Fine photos Alan as always. I think Z98 has been seen. I have some info on some swans I've reported in the past but can't put my hands on it right now. It's been sent ot me by the original ringer. I'll post it when I find it!

Rob

Spoonbill Finder · May 3, 2013

Moors Pool 6-7pm

AlanH46 said:
upstarts1979 said:

A quick reci today. From late in the morning, for a couple of hours only.
Flashes: shoveler male, gadwall pr, common sand , 10 species of warblers, swift.
few waders and no terns.
Moors: Shelduck 7, lapwing 3 (fem still sitting)QUOTE]

In addition 2 LRP, 1 Common Sand, 1 Snipe (seasonal pool)

The Tufted Duck were again spending a lot of time circling pool in small groups of males chasing 1 fem.

Resident pair of Mute Swans saw off a second pair of swans; one of the interlopers was ringed Z98. Does anyone recall if this one has been at UW before.

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Spent an hour in the West Hide this evening and saw 4 Gadwall (2 pairs) and 1 drake Shoveler. No Teal||.

shhh · May 3, 2013

AlanH46 said:
In addition 2 LRP, 1 Common Sand, 1 Snipe (seasonal pool)

The Tufted Duck were again spending a lot of time circling pool in small groups of males chasing 1 fem.

Resident pair of Mute Swans saw off a second pair of swans; one of the interlopers was ringed Z98. Does anyone recall if this one has been at UW before.

great pics - especially the tufties :t:

Ste-gull · May 3, 2013

To those starting in a couple of hours GOOD LUCK!! Hope you can get some nice nocturns to kick it all off with!

oriole boy · May 3, 2013

CROFTY SENIOR HAS VAN TROUBLE

As unimaginable as Ronnie O'Sullivan not attending the Snooker World Championships at The Crucible, it would seem that former Upton-hero, Stuart Croft may miss this year's all-dayer as he has broken down on the M5, junction 17 - the prognosis of the "birding-mobile" is not good. Am awaiting further update.............

Gavo · May 3, 2013

See you all tomorrow, wasn't going to be able to make it but due to a change of plans I'll be there.

Good luck early birds.

Oh! and I have a load of home made muffins from Hayley :t:

ADRIANS PHOTOGRAPHY · May 3, 2013

Good luck to everyone for tomorrow hope to see a great list of 100+ species on here when I get back from Blackpool

Where Bird · May 3, 2013

Identification

upstarts1979 said:
Phil I am sure that is an oversight and you meant to type Moorhen:t:John

Ever the diplomat John. Thanks for that. Yes I knew they were moorhens but my mind forgot to check what my fingers wrote!!!!
Phil

biking birder 2010 · May 4, 2013

Morning!

Noisy oystercatchers and curlews are keeping me awake!!!

Alldayer begins for me here at the flashes

Atb

upstarts1979 · May 4, 2013

Crofty has arrived

Stu managed to limp home to the Mecca, thanks to the AA.
Had a series of texts from Crofty Senior (Stu) at the MOORS
The 1st was at midnight with calling gadwall (a species we can miss on the all-dayer). Later text have added : common sand, Avocet, cettis, reed and sedge warblers. And a first for the year TAWNY OWL on the east side. He also adds 'no crakes yet'. At 1.30am he finished with Bedtime!
I am just getting ready to leave at 3.21am.
Best of luck to Belvide and Marsh Lane Boys and girls
Bet lets wup em8-P
see you all later........ 'part timers':-O:-OJohn

Phil Andrews · May 4, 2013

Moors - Shoveler, Lsr Whitethroat, Kingfisher, Willow W, Gadwall, Cettis, Snipe, Little Grebe, Herring Gull, Common Sand, Garden Warbler, Rook

looloobey · May 4, 2013

Hope you all have a great day - will be thinking of UW as I go across to the Farnes today and hopefully to Bempton on the way back on Tuesday - anywhere else I should go whilst up here in Northumberland?
Lou

Phil Andrews · May 4, 2013

Quick count up puts us on 69 so far

Phil Andrews · May 4, 2013

Upton Warren 73 Belvide 66

Phil Andrews · May 4, 2013

Dublin Sparrowhawk + Common Tern take us to 78

Phil Andrews · May 4, 2013

Treecreeper takes us to 80

Phil Andrews · May 4, 2013

Now 82 with Arctic Tern and Red Kite

83 Raven 84 Mistle Thrush 85 Linnet

Phil Andrews · May 4, 2013

4 Ringed Plover through the Flashes = 86

Sy V · May 4, 2013

Here are the first batch of BIH shots taken this morning.
The first two are the thin billed Chiffchaff, followed by a more average bird, and finally a Cetti's Warbler.

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