upstarts1979
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Vern, judging by the number of views of your whitethroat in just a few hours , people know a great picture when they see one. The background really does it for me, great shot mate.:t:john
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Vern, judging by the number of views of your whitethroat in just a few hours , people know a great picture when they see one. The background really does it for me, great shot mate.:t:john
Where Bird
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
2 Hobbys at the Moors Pool late afternoon as per Midlands Birder
Janner Falcon!
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Spring All-Day Birdwatch
Just a reminder that Upton Warren's Spring All-Day Birdwatch takes place next Saturday (4th May). This now annual event has become a mainstay of the reserve's calender as we attempt to record as many species as possible during the course of the day. The experience has been heightened in recent years with a bit of friendly rivalry with a number of other leading West Midlands' birding locations (Belvide, Middleton Lakes, Marsh Lane). Lists of the birds recorded during the course of the day will be outside the main hide at the Flashes and the West Hide at the Moors Pool; hopefully this year the lists will coincide
Birders will be on site from first light (and probably beforehand to secure that vital Tawny Owl - and calling Spotted / Baillon's Crake ...?) with a presence on site throughout the day until dark. The day has developed into something of a culinary feast with a mid morning fry-up breakfast served in the concrete hide and an assortment of cakes on offer to keep flagging spirits high during the long afternoon. If anyone wants to contribute any food to the day its probably best to drop a PM to Mike (Wheatearlp) to see if anything is required.
I sure Mike will post some stats of previous totals and a tick sheet of birds previously encountered on the Spring All-Dayer as he has done in recent years.
In a new innovation this year we are undertaking a bit of fund-raising associated with the All-Dayer, using it as a sponsered birdwatch. We are happy to accept donations to the reserve's fighting fund (used for the purchase of tools and materials to assist the work parties) based on the total day list, your own personal list or any other way of calculating a sum you may deem fit :t:
As mentioned earlier in the week we are also busting a gut to get the 2012 Annual Report ready for sale. This 56 page A5 publication features around 40 photographs - many thanks to all who have contributed their work - and will be on sale for £2.50 with all proceeds going to the reserve's fund. Mike will also have some back issues for those who either holes in their catalogue or have only just discovered Upton Warren and want to know more about its recent sightings.
A look at the weather for a week's time suggests that the wind will move round to the east from around Thursday which may prove interesting; we will manipulate the sluice at the Flashes to drop the water level a little (not too much) and expose more fresh mud.
Please come and enjoy the birds, the day, the reserve, the company and the banter - its a great way to meet people who you may have corresponded with on this Forum, perhaps even walked by at Upton but never actually conversed with.
Just a reminder that Upton Warren's Spring All-Day Birdwatch takes place next Saturday (4th May). This now annual event has become a mainstay of the reserve's calender as we attempt to record as many species as possible during the course of the day. The experience has been heightened in recent years with a bit of friendly rivalry with a number of other leading West Midlands' birding locations (Belvide, Middleton Lakes, Marsh Lane). Lists of the birds recorded during the course of the day will be outside the main hide at the Flashes and the West Hide at the Moors Pool; hopefully this year the lists will coincide
Birders will be on site from first light (and probably beforehand to secure that vital Tawny Owl - and calling Spotted / Baillon's Crake ...?) with a presence on site throughout the day until dark. The day has developed into something of a culinary feast with a mid morning fry-up breakfast served in the concrete hide and an assortment of cakes on offer to keep flagging spirits high during the long afternoon. If anyone wants to contribute any food to the day its probably best to drop a PM to Mike (Wheatearlp) to see if anything is required.
I sure Mike will post some stats of previous totals and a tick sheet of birds previously encountered on the Spring All-Dayer as he has done in recent years.
In a new innovation this year we are undertaking a bit of fund-raising associated with the All-Dayer, using it as a sponsered birdwatch. We are happy to accept donations to the reserve's fighting fund (used for the purchase of tools and materials to assist the work parties) based on the total day list, your own personal list or any other way of calculating a sum you may deem fit :t:
As mentioned earlier in the week we are also busting a gut to get the 2012 Annual Report ready for sale. This 56 page A5 publication features around 40 photographs - many thanks to all who have contributed their work - and will be on sale for £2.50 with all proceeds going to the reserve's fund. Mike will also have some back issues for those who either holes in their catalogue or have only just discovered Upton Warren and want to know more about its recent sightings.
A look at the weather for a week's time suggests that the wind will move round to the east from around Thursday which may prove interesting; we will manipulate the sluice at the Flashes to drop the water level a little (not too much) and expose more fresh mud.
Please come and enjoy the birds, the day, the reserve, the company and the banter - its a great way to meet people who you may have corresponded with on this Forum, perhaps even walked by at Upton but never actually conversed with.
Janner Falcon!
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Where Bird
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More Pics Friday 26th
Pied Piper was missed by a prospective follower who stayed outside the Avocet Hide feeders on the Moors Friday pm for quite a while until a heavy shower drove him away.
The little brown bird in the tree in front of the Avocet Hide (just behind the feeders) would like to be identified please -Pic1
The Peacock Butterfly appeared on the path from the East Hide.
The Little Grebe struck it good but the Avocet couldn't quite get it right and the Wren was just happy.
Pied Piper was missed by a prospective follower who stayed outside the Avocet Hide feeders on the Moors Friday pm for quite a while until a heavy shower drove him away.
The little brown bird in the tree in front of the Avocet Hide (just behind the feeders) would like to be identified please -Pic1
The Peacock Butterfly appeared on the path from the East Hide.
The Little Grebe struck it good but the Avocet couldn't quite get it right and the Wren was just happy.
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As ever, some really unusual shots, Simon. The atmospheric image of the moon behind the transmitter reveals again your eye for the poetic: not only does it instantly pinpoint UW but it also symbolises the senses we use to identify birds - sight and sound.
Peter
Sy V
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Your little brown bird (although somewhat washed out colour-wise ) is a Sedge Warbler.
upstarts1979
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Just a reminder that Upton Warren's Spring All-Day Birdwatch takes place next Saturday (4th May). This now annual event has become a mainstay of the reserve's calender as we attempt to record as many species as possible during the course of the day. The experience has been heightened in recent years with a bit of friendly rivalry with a number of other leading West Midlands' birding locations (Belvide, Middleton Lakes, Marsh Lane). Lists of the birds recorded during the course of the day will be outside the main hide at the Flashes and the West Hide at the Moors Pool; hopefully this year the lists will coincide
Birders will be on site from first light (and probably beforehand to secure that vital Tawny Owl - and calling Spotted / Baillon's Crake ...?) with a presence on site throughout the day until dark. The day has developed into something of a culinary feast with a mid morning fry-up breakfast served in the concrete hide and an assortment of cakes on offer to keep flagging spirits high during the long afternoon. If anyone wants to contribute any food to the day its probably best to drop a PM to Mike (Wheatearlp) to see if anything is required.
I sure Mike will post some stats of previous totals and a tick sheet of birds previously encountered on the Spring All-Dayer as he has done in recent years.
In a new innovation this year we are undertaking a bit of fund-raising associated with the All-Dayer, using it as a sponsered birdwatch. We are happy to accept donations to the reserve's fighting fund (used for the purchase of tools and materials to assist the work parties) based on the total day list, your own personal list or any other way of calculating a sum you may deem fit :t:
As mentioned earlier in the week we are also busting a gut to get the 2012 Annual Report ready for sale. This 56 page A5 publication features around 40 photographs - many thanks to all who have contributed their work - and will be on sale for £2.50 with all proceeds going to the reserve's fund. Mike will also have some back issues for those who either holes in their catalogue or have only just discovered Upton Warren and want to know more about its recent sightings.
A look at the weather for a week's time suggests that the wind will move round to the east from around Thursday which may prove interesting; we will manipulate the sluice at the Flashes to drop the water level a little (not too much) and expose more fresh mud.
Please come and enjoy the birds, the day, the reserve, the company and the banter - its a great way to meet people who you may have corresponded with on this Forum, perhaps even walked by at Upton but never actually conversed with.
Also to add to the Interest of the day, it might well be worth trying to beat the new record day list, of 82 species.B
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Are there now two Groppers at the Moors - seen reports from this afternoon of reeling birds both at the North Moors and by the East Hide?
JHDraytonbassettpits
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Translate to English
http://www.nabu.de/tiereundpflanzen/...ten/15708.html
Copy link- Google search Google translate-paste link in box find language = German then translate. webpage opens on page click WWW.NABU search for article on page it will now be in English. To sign petition click petition opens in German however Herr = Man and Street Address is Strabe and Haus nummer, PLZ, ort =postcode and city
Regards, John
http://www.nabu.de/tiereundpflanzen/...ten/15708.html
Copy link- Google search Google translate-paste link in box find language = German then translate. webpage opens on page click WWW.NABU search for article on page it will now be in English. To sign petition click petition opens in German however Herr = Man and Street Address is Strabe and Haus nummer, PLZ, ort =postcode and city
Regards, John
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Birding UW 3:30-9
Started around the North Moors, where i found a strikingly yellow 'willow' type warbler near the seasonal pool. May be worth keeping an eye for. While watching the bird we had the Gropper singing in front of the bench. Single Cetti's singing from adjacent to NM plantation. Arctic Tern on the Pool during very heavy rain before flying over to the sailing pool once it stopped. I picked up 2 Hobby as they flew north together, before circling together (being picked up by Mary and her dad from the c'way) and moving back to the Sailing pool, before dropping down into Upton village area. A Gropper also sang from the area to the left of the hide (hawthorn hedge), and the 2nd Cetti's to our right.2 Common Sans, 1 Green Sand, 3 C. Snipe. On the walk back, Garden Warbler showing near the 'swampy bottom' and a Cetti's singing in area adjacent to the cut reed area.
Arctic Tern on Sailing pool and still present at 9pm when we left.
5 Blackwit still @flashes, but my highlight came at 8:25, when again, i picked up another adult Hobby! as it belted low over the top of the hide, across the flash, in front of the farm, then flying over to the SP where it briefly had a go at the hirudines. 3 Comon Sand, 1 Green Sand, 1 OYC. 2 Curlew roosted, but otherwhys fairly quiet
MB
Started around the North Moors, where i found a strikingly yellow 'willow' type warbler near the seasonal pool. May be worth keeping an eye for. While watching the bird we had the Gropper singing in front of the bench. Single Cetti's singing from adjacent to NM plantation. Arctic Tern on the Pool during very heavy rain before flying over to the sailing pool once it stopped. I picked up 2 Hobby as they flew north together, before circling together (being picked up by Mary and her dad from the c'way) and moving back to the Sailing pool, before dropping down into Upton village area. A Gropper also sang from the area to the left of the hide (hawthorn hedge), and the 2nd Cetti's to our right.2 Common Sans, 1 Green Sand, 3 C. Snipe. On the walk back, Garden Warbler showing near the 'swampy bottom' and a Cetti's singing in area adjacent to the cut reed area.
Arctic Tern on Sailing pool and still present at 9pm when we left.
5 Blackwit still @flashes, but my highlight came at 8:25, when again, i picked up another adult Hobby! as it belted low over the top of the hide, across the flash, in front of the farm, then flying over to the SP where it briefly had a go at the hirudines. 3 Comon Sand, 1 Green Sand, 1 OYC. 2 Curlew roosted, but otherwhys fairly quiet
MB
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Sorry John. Have just got back after dipping the thrush. :-C I go with 3 other friends collectively known as the Clams [Clear Lunacy and Madness Society]. Thanks for the offer. :t:
Compensation came via the Iberian chiff chaff, black-throated diver, manx shearwaters and puffins at Flamborough.
Now for a day at The Warren tomorrow.
Where Bird
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Identification.
Thanks for the identification of the sedge warbler. The little bird said it was sorry it was washed out but it had not been well!
Phil
Thanks for the identification of the sedge warbler. The little bird said it was sorry it was washed out but it had not been well!
Phil
Gert Corfield
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Garden Warbler showing well in scrub by path near entrance to the Flashes. Also 3 Yellow Wag and 1 White Wagtail on Moors.
Ste-gull
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Flying visit this morning.
My first good go at some migrants. Whitethroat (photo - first decent one I've got), and Swift are new for the year for me (clearly not birding enough at the moment).
Had a go for Arctic Tern on the sailing pool but no sign.
Good to meet some new faces as well!
My first good go at some migrants. Whitethroat (photo - first decent one I've got), and Swift are new for the year for me (clearly not birding enough at the moment).
Had a go for Arctic Tern on the sailing pool but no sign.
Good to meet some new faces as well!
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lesser kestrel
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Holly blue or common blue? Based my record on the habitat where I saw the butterfly. I have seen common blue there previously. Admittedly should have made note of the flight month.
The 'blue' was flying away and I was not able to see its underwing. I can identify both species. If I made a mistake, so be it. Hope this puts the matter to bed but I'm sure there'll be some comment about how come you got it wrong if you can recognise both species?
Red kite rebuttal statement...........no point, won't change anyones opinion.
Don't forget this is the organisation that wants a 70% badger kill rate in certain areas of the south west. If these 'trials' are considered 'successful' then expect a badger cull to be intensified and extended to other parts of the UK. We could end up with what are euphemistically called badger free zones. These will be managed to prevent future recolonisation by badgers.
Incidentally, read recently a suggestion that badger numbers should be controlled to allow hedgehog populations recover.
Ringing............have no problem as the information recovered often provides invaluable data and assists further research but hope this isn't some sort of fait accompli and will proceed without further discussion.
Paul
The 'blue' was flying away and I was not able to see its underwing. I can identify both species. If I made a mistake, so be it. Hope this puts the matter to bed but I'm sure there'll be some comment about how come you got it wrong if you can recognise both species?
Red kite rebuttal statement...........no point, won't change anyones opinion.
Don't forget this is the organisation that wants a 70% badger kill rate in certain areas of the south west. If these 'trials' are considered 'successful' then expect a badger cull to be intensified and extended to other parts of the UK. We could end up with what are euphemistically called badger free zones. These will be managed to prevent future recolonisation by badgers.
Incidentally, read recently a suggestion that badger numbers should be controlled to allow hedgehog populations recover.
Ringing............have no problem as the information recovered often provides invaluable data and assists further research but hope this isn't some sort of fait accompli and will proceed without further discussion.
Paul
