UW82
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There is one old record of Green Hairstreak for Upton, but there are a number of White Letter Hairstreaks out.
Des.
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There is one old record of Green Hairstreak for Upton, but there are a number of White Letter Hairstreaks out.
Des.
upstarts1979
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Dave J had a peregrine catch a juv BHG
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
New for the year (#131) - Ruff
Would be nice if everything else mentioned in my post of last night also turned up in July!
Des - what plumage is it in?
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Any idea of the date John?
upstarts1979
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21st June
UW82
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upstarts1979
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I agree Steve, that end of August would be the best Saturday. But I will have to do the 1st Saturday in September...Mrs has just told me we are on holiday at end of August. I could do the September on my own:-C.
wheatearlp
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wheatearlp
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How did you pick this up Phil? Can't seem to find the post on Twitter.
A couple of pics from this morning.
1, Sedge Warbler at the Moors.
2, The Otter puts in an appearance.:t:
3, Much to the annoyance of the Gulls and Terns.:eek!:
4, Very record shot of the moulting male Ruff at the Flashes.3
Chris B
1, Sedge Warbler at the Moors.
2, The Otter puts in an appearance.:t:
3, Much to the annoyance of the Gulls and Terns.:eek!:
4, Very record shot of the moulting male Ruff at the Flashes.3
Chris B
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upstarts1979
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Amphibious Bistort
This is for those of you that have been going to Upton for less than 10 years.
On the east side of the Moors pool, there used to be a large area of 'amphibious bistort'. this covered 25% of the actual open water. It was so thick that it appeared like an island to overflying birds. I witnessed flocks of lapwing and on one occasion golden plover land on it. At its height it provided the only suitable breeding sites for both species of grebes on the Moors. It was also a good area for young fish to hide. In the autumn when it began dying off many dabbling duck were attracted to it. However since the mid 90's and the desired increase in the water level ( a good thing), it had all but disappeared.
On my last couple of visits I have noticed an obvious 'purple sheen' on the east side, precisely where the amphibious bistort used to be. To a lesser extent it is also appearing in the SW and west sides, Paul M and I are convinced that it is amphibious bistort. If so this will be a real bonus for the waterfowl on site and will hopefully expand to its former glory. I can only think that by keeping the water level low during the winter could have contributed to this re-emergence. Fingers crossed
This is for those of you that have been going to Upton for less than 10 years.
On the east side of the Moors pool, there used to be a large area of 'amphibious bistort'. this covered 25% of the actual open water. It was so thick that it appeared like an island to overflying birds. I witnessed flocks of lapwing and on one occasion golden plover land on it. At its height it provided the only suitable breeding sites for both species of grebes on the Moors. It was also a good area for young fish to hide. In the autumn when it began dying off many dabbling duck were attracted to it. However since the mid 90's and the desired increase in the water level ( a good thing), it had all but disappeared.
On my last couple of visits I have noticed an obvious 'purple sheen' on the east side, precisely where the amphibious bistort used to be. To a lesser extent it is also appearing in the SW and west sides, Paul M and I are convinced that it is amphibious bistort. If so this will be a real bonus for the waterfowl on site and will hopefully expand to its former glory. I can only think that by keeping the water level low during the winter could have contributed to this re-emergence. Fingers crossed
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Janner Falcon!
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Today at the Flashes - car thermometer read 36 degrees
Male Ruff still present when we arrived around 14:00 and was still there when we left at about 16:00. Also 4 Green Sandpipers, 14 Curlew (seemed to separate into flocks of 8 and 6) and at least 2 pairs + one LRP (one still stoically incubating despite the heat).
One Avocet appears still to be sitting and the remaining egg from this week's hatched brood of three appears to be abandoned. The small Avo trio spent most of the afternoon tucked up in the shade of the large foliage on one of the small islands, guarded by a vigilant parent.
1. "Boy, is it hot?!!! - all you can do is sit on your heels and pant!"
2. BHG wearing blusher?
3. Green Sandpiper demonstrating an iridescent green-grey wing
4. Green Sandpiper showing barred tail
(3 & 4 clearly demonstrate how light conditions and position can affect colour rendering - this is the same bird a few seconds apart.)
Male Ruff still present when we arrived around 14:00 and was still there when we left at about 16:00. Also 4 Green Sandpipers, 14 Curlew (seemed to separate into flocks of 8 and 6) and at least 2 pairs + one LRP (one still stoically incubating despite the heat).
One Avocet appears still to be sitting and the remaining egg from this week's hatched brood of three appears to be abandoned. The small Avo trio spent most of the afternoon tucked up in the shade of the large foliage on one of the small islands, guarded by a vigilant parent.
1. "Boy, is it hot?!!! - all you can do is sit on your heels and pant!"
2. BHG wearing blusher?
3. Green Sandpiper demonstrating an iridescent green-grey wing
4. Green Sandpiper showing barred tail
(3 & 4 clearly demonstrate how light conditions and position can affect colour rendering - this is the same bird a few seconds apart.)
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UW82
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Today's highlights:
FLASHES:
Green Sand (4)-------------Ruff (m) still present this evening and looking smarter in the evening light than this morning---------------------LRP (5) inc siting bird.
Lapwing (56)----------------Oystercatcher (1) + juv
Curlew (14)-----------------Avocet (49) inc 3 chicks.
Gadwall (3)-----------------Shelduck (2) + 7
Shoveler (2 prs)------------Tufted Duck (9) + 6 chicks
Teal (5)---------------------Raven (1)
Cetti's Warbler--------------Rook (c30) reported in transmitter field
MOORS:
Lapwing (10)+ 1 young-----Common Tern (10) + 2:2 chicks
Gadwall (3)------------------Oystercatcher (2) + 2 young
Herring Gull (ad)-------------Water Rail calling
Greylags (3)-----------------Shelduck (1)
G C Grebe (3) + young
NORTH MOORS:
Goldcrest--------------------Whitethroat
Cetti's Warbler--------------Shoveler (1)
Oystercatcher (1)
+ min of 5 W L Hairstreaks.
Des.
FLASHES:
Green Sand (4)-------------Ruff (m) still present this evening and looking smarter in the evening light than this morning---------------------LRP (5) inc siting bird.
Lapwing (56)----------------Oystercatcher (1) + juv
Curlew (14)-----------------Avocet (49) inc 3 chicks.
Gadwall (3)-----------------Shelduck (2) + 7
Shoveler (2 prs)------------Tufted Duck (9) + 6 chicks
Teal (5)---------------------Raven (1)
Cetti's Warbler--------------Rook (c30) reported in transmitter field
MOORS:
Lapwing (10)+ 1 young-----Common Tern (10) + 2:2 chicks
Gadwall (3)------------------Oystercatcher (2) + 2 young
Herring Gull (ad)-------------Water Rail calling
Greylags (3)-----------------Shelduck (1)
G C Grebe (3) + young
NORTH MOORS:
Goldcrest--------------------Whitethroat
Cetti's Warbler--------------Shoveler (1)
Oystercatcher (1)
+ min of 5 W L Hairstreaks.
Des.
Janner Falcon!
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Today at the Flashes - Ruff
On extreme digital but the light was good.
1. Male Ruff
2. - with lapwings
3. - with BHG and Avocet
4. - with BHG and Green Sand
5. - with BHG and Green Sand
Unfortunately he preferred to stay over the far side.
On extreme digital but the light was good.
1. Male Ruff
2. - with lapwings
3. - with BHG and Avocet
4. - with BHG and Green Sand
5. - with BHG and Green Sand
Unfortunately he preferred to stay over the far side.
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Matt Griffiths
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Hi Phil,
Yes I organised the Warks all-dayer. Date chosen was the one that the majority of participants could do. We're hoping to do another next spring, and a few of us might do it again this autumn...
Matt
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Cheers Matt - you no doubt will have seen the discussion upthread regarding potential dates for the autumn all-dayer
Dick-E-Dipper
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GaseousClay
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Harlequin Longhorn Beetle I think
Dick-E-Dipper
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Many thanks, following this, I found it is also known as a Spotted Longhorn
