[Hauki]

2 black winged stilts showing well from the second viewing platform at Ham wall this morning, also good views of bittern, marsh harriers and Cetti's warblers

[devon.birder]

Paid a visit to Exmoor this morning and in one small bushy tree saw a pair of Redstarts, a pair of Stonechats, a male Whinchat (the female was in the next tree) and on top of the tree was a Tree Pipit. All seen from the car. I was only able to find two Wood Warblers though despite visiting three sites. Roger

[dantheman]

Originally Posted by devon.birder

Paid a visit to Exmoor this morning and in one small bushy tree saw a pair of Redstarts, a pair of Stonechats, a male Whinchat (the female was in the next tree) and on top of the tree was a Tree Pipit. All seen from the car. I was only able to find two Wood Warblers though despite visiting three sites. Roger

Some nice upland birding.


Looks like Somerset was the place to be going by rare bird news recently - forget the south coast or norfolk ...

[devon.birder]

Originally Posted by dantheman

Some nice upland birding.


Looks like Somerset was the place to be going by rare bird news recently - forget the south coast or norfolk ...

Especially if you include sites like Chew Valley Lake which used to be in Somerset. Roger

[ADRIANS PHOTOGRAPHY]

Info please for a visitor to Sand Bay on recent sightings in the area or could someone point me in the right direction to a web site for recent sightings please.

[davercox]

Post #32 in this thread gives the link you want for Somerset bird sightings and other news.

[Hauki]

Originally Posted by ADRIANS PHOTOGRAPHY

Info please for a visitor to Sand Bay on recent sightings in the area or could someone point me in the right direction to a web site for recent sightings please.

Try this link for Somerset bird sightings, it may be of help

http://pub13.bravenet.com/forum/stat...mid=14&msgid=0

[Stuart Matthews]

Sand Bay is in the former county of Avon so you'd be better off looking at Avon Birding., Adrian.

News from Sand Bay/Sand Point/Middle Hope (all more or less the same place if you're prepared to walk a bit...) usually comes in daily as it is a well-watched patch.

[Hauki]

Spent the morning in Horner woods, and was rewarded with superb views of Redstarts, both male and female, dippers, pied fly catchers and wood warblers.

[aterry]

redstart male and female sighted along river parrett nr pawlett hams never seen these spieces in this vacinity before

[aterry]

not long been out near bridgwater bay swallow or house martin do not seem to be in great numbers however green sanpiper were present nr the confluence ofthe parrett and cannington brook

[Hauki]

Quite a windy morning over at Shapwick, Meare Heath Scrape produced A single wood sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, a couple of Redshanks, and a small number of Black tailed Godwits.
Also a couple of Hobbies, Marsh Harrier, Great White Egret, and Garden Warbler seen

[Hauki]

Popped over to Shapwick this evening, cuckoos were very active at least 6 calling from different directions, 3 of which were showing really well.

[senatore]

I hope to do some birding in Somerset soon staying probably near Glastonbury.Can anyone please let me know of any reserves me and my camera can visit.

Max.

[joe cockram]

Hi Max
Glastonbury is pretty much the best spot to base yourself. A few miles to the west lie the nature reserve complex of the Avalon Marshes. Ham Wall RSPB and Shapwick Heath NNR are the key sites to visit. Bittern, Marsh Harrier and Great White Egret are easy to see there at the moment along with other typical reedbed birds. Garganey, Bearded Tit and Hobby are showing well too currently, though they all can be elusive. Westhay Moor and Catcott Lows are two excellent Somerset Wildlife Trust reserves also nearby that are often worth a visit.

I regularly post latest sightings from the Glastonbury area on my website (in my signature below) so if you like, have a look at that to see 'whats about'.
I hope you enjoy your visit here, it's a great place for birding. And if you're interested in other wildlife as well, there are plenty of dragonflies, butterflies and wildflowers too!

Joe

[senatore]

Originally Posted by joe cockram

Hi Max
Glastonbury is pretty much the best spot to base yourself. A few miles to the west lie the nature reserve complex of the Avalon Marshes. Ham Wall RSPB and Shapwick Heath NNR are the key sites to visit. Bittern, Marsh Harrier and Great White Egret are easy to see there at the moment along with other typical reedbed birds. Garganey, Bearded Tit and Hobby are showing well too currently, though they all can be elusive. Westhay Moor and Catcott Lows are two excellent Somerset Wildlife Trust reserves also nearby that are often worth a visit.

I regularly post latest sightings from the Glastonbury area on my website (in my signature below) so if you like, have a look at that to see 'whats about'.
I hope you enjoy your visit here, it's a great place for birding. And if you're interested in other wildlife as well, there are plenty of dragonflies, butterflies and wildflowers too!

Joe

Many thanks for your help.I'll keep my eye on your website.

Max.

[Hauki]

A quick hour over at shapwick this afternoon produced 3 Great White Egrets, 2Bitterns, a couple of Hobbies, 1 Male Marsh Harrier, and approx 50 Black tailed Godwits on the Scrape.

[senatore]

Hi Joe.

Went to Ham Wall yesterday but only for the day.Very impressed great reserve.Thanks for your help.

Details on my blog see below.

Best pic was of this chap.

Max

[Hauki]

Had a quick walk around Greylake this morning and was rewarded with good views of spotted flycatchers in the car park and yellow wagtails near the hide, a single teal was also on the pond.

[joe cockram]

Originally Posted by senatore

Hi Joe.

Went to Ham Wall yesterday but only for the day.Very impressed great reserve.Thanks for your help.

Details on my blog see below.

Best pic was of this chap.

Max

Glad you enjoyed it Max!

It is a fantastic reserve eh, there's due to be a new hide put in this autumn which should hopefully allow for better photo opportunities, as you noticed, the visitors are somewhat detached from the birds as it is.

Joe

[Qingcol]

A female Marsh Harrier and 2+ Yellow Wagtails at Greylake around mid-day.

[Brian Stretch]

A Night Heron at Dunster Beach this evening. Details and directions here.

Brian