Upton Warren (111 Viewers)

[Phil Andrews]

At the current rate of contribution, this thread should achieve its 10,000th post sometime within the next week. Would be nice if it was to report a real rarity, like the Black-winged Stilt that is touring the wider Midlands.

 

[forgetfulelephant]

Hi everyone, :hi:

As a fairly regular visitor to UW I thought it time to say hello, on this my first post.

I always enjoy my visits and, from a photgraphers point of view, would like to say how much the downstairs of the flashes hide has improved the chances of obtaining good shots.

Also, a big thank you to the work carried out at the Henbrook pool, the improved visibility is great and I look forward to the coming months to hopefully get some good warbler pics.
I was in there two days ago hoping for some early Reed Warbler shots. It wasn't to be, but a foraging Reed Bunting more than made up for it.

I am hoping to be able to contribute to the Sunday work parties when they recommence so I will look out for the start dates.

I am always amazed by the pool of knowledge and good pics on this thread and will myself be joining in with lively debate and posting some of my UW photos in the future.

Excellent images Claudy. I especially like the RB one. :t: Look forward to seeing more from you.



Rob

 

[Spoonbill Finder]

Common Tern at Moors Pool. Flew off NW at 0735.

 

[Phil Andrews]

Common Tern at Moors Pool. Flew off NW at 0735.

Dave Jackson had it earlier on the Sailing Pool.

Two male Wheatears in the transmitter field.

 

[upstarts1979]

Dave Jackson had it earlier on the Sailing Pool.

Two male Wheatears in the transmitter field.

Phil did you see them from the left side window over the trimmed hedge:t:

 

[wheatearlp]

Grey Partridge on road towards car park at Moors Pool at 1850.

Not sure Andy, but I would think this is the first for this century.
nice oneB John

Are you sure he isn't referring to an old record in the year 1850 :-O:-O

 

[Phil Andrews]

Dave J picked them up from the staircase at the top of the field near the dung heap. andy p had them about 15 mins ago from the main path.

Common Tern again / another at the Moors Pool 10:05

 

[upstarts1979]

Just to confirm, the Coot (with four young) with a white ring carrying green CO lettering, first noted at the Hen Pool on the 8th April, was ringed at Radipole RSPB, Dorset on the 9th January 2011; there have been no sightings in between. Interestingly the bird was sexed as a male at the time but seemed to be undertaking the majority of the care of the chicks.

They do share the duties, unlike humans8-P something you will find out soon

 

[Phil Andrews]

Saturday 14th April - sightings so far

FLASHES
11 Avocet, 5 LRP, 5 Lapwing, 1 Shelduck, 15 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 9 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 4 Greylag Geese, 1 Canada Goose, 3 LBB Gull, 2 male Wheatear in transmitter field, Sedge Warbler singing from Third Flash, Common Sandpiper

MOORS POOL
5 Oystercatcher, 1 Lapwing, 2 Shoveler (pair), 2 Teal (pair), 21 Mallard, 1 Herring Gull, 3 LBB Gull, 1 Little Grebe, 9 GC Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swan, 1 Greylag Goose, 35 Coot, 55 Tufted Duck, 30 Canada Geese, Common Tern, Reed Warbler and Water Rail both singing from the causeway, c100 hirundines (including good numbers of Sand martin)

SAILING POOL
5 GC Grebe, 3 Coot, c25 hirundines, 8 Mallard, 5 Canada Geese, Common Tern first thing

 

[upstarts1979]

Are you sure he isn't referring to an old record in the year 1850 :-O:-O

You'll be old one day8-P

 

[Woodchat]

Grey Partridge on road towards car park at Moors Pool at 1850.

Hi Andy,

I've just spoken to Steve Poole. He said he hasn't released any Grey Partridges for at least a couple of years.

 

[woodwolf]

Grass Snake Pic

As requested by JTB :t:

by the way, after much phaffing about, the simplest way to resize a pic to post on the forum is to download your pic from Flickr (if you have a Pro account) Medium size 800, then upload it to your post ..simples 8-P

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[Phil Andrews]

As requested by JTB :t:

by the way, after much phaffing about, the simplest way to resize a pic to post on the forum is to download your pic from Flickr (if you have a Pro account) Medium size 800, then upload it to your post ..simples 8-P

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Nice pic Mark - shows the markings around the head very well.

 

[wheatearlp]

To add to Phil's report:

Flashes - 1 Yellow Wagtail briefly in front of the tower hide, found by Guy Border; 1 Green Sandpiper; Shelduck increased to 2 by early afternoon. At least one Wheatear was still in the transmitter field at c.2.00 pm

Moors - at least 3 Water Rails calling from either side of the causeway, SandMarins reached 60+ by late morning

 

[Bob O.]

As requested by JTB :t:

by the way, after much phaffing about, the simplest way to resize a pic to post on the forum is to download your pic from Flickr (if you have a Pro account) Medium size 800, then upload it to your post ..simples 8-P

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What a great pic, well done!

 

[The Hairy Birder]

To add to Phil's report:

Flashes - 1 Yellow Wagtail briefly in front of the tower hide, found by Guy Border;

Here's a picture of the Yellow Wagtail (male we think?)

 

[Des!]

I had a nice afternoon wonder around Upton today.

Birds that got my interest included:

Sparrowhawk
Water Rail
Grey Wagtail

Pics attached.

 

[djaphoto]

Can't wait untill tomorrow, first trip to Upton Warren so looking forward to it.

 

[upstarts1979]

I had a nice afternoon wonder around Upton today.

Birds that got my interest included:

Sparrowhawk
Water Rail
Grey Wagtail

Pics attached.

Great pics mate, where were the water rail and grey wags - the 2 were presumably on the sailing pool, but where was the one in the tree
B John

 

[upstarts1979]

Can't wait untill tomorrow, first trip to Upton Warren so looking forward to it.

If you are going in the morning. I suggest you go to the East hide at the Moors first, the sun will be behind you. If later in the day the west side of the Moors and the Flashes. Don't forget your wildlife trust card though, those nasty wardens will be lurking8-P