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wheatearlp · Feb 19, 2019

In a couple of hours at the Moors to 6 p.m. I saw nothing to add to the above apart from a singing Cetti's in the sluice area. Mistle Thrush was still s8ng8ng as was a single Chaffinch by the North Moors hide. Two L.Egrets flew towards the ER at dusk.

upstarts1979 · Feb 19, 2019

upstarts1979 said:
Today 18 of us prepared Amy's Marsh for the forthcoming breeding season .
This included us planting many clumps of juncus on snipe island. This was dug up from the season pool and transported to the east bank and finally on the island via a bridge in the form of the aluminium boat. Once it takes hold the island will have enough cover for breeding species hopefully lapwing. The island will also be less prone to erosion as the juncus will hopefully hold the soil in place.
Also today we used three brush cutters to cut back large areas of bramble and rank vegetation. Stands of reed has encroached along the Eastern arm of the Broadmeadow Pool and up the bank behind the sand Martin bank. This has reduced the available grazing areas for cattle and ultimately wading birds have fewer feeding areas. The reeds and all the brash was burned.The area now looks very open and attractive to a wide range of birds and the flora will also benefit and become more enriched. In two weeks time we will be clearing the Broadmeadow island and the area will then be ready for the breeding season.

Many thanks to the crew and thanks to Tony B and Nick F for the cakes
Alan D. Andy A. Bob G. Bob O. Bobby P. Bob R. Ian B. John C. Julie W. Keith M. Kim W. Nick F. Paul M. Ray C. Steve S. Terry W. Tony B and me.
:t:john

pics from today
1 The East arm of the Broadmeadow before work started
2. Work in progress East arm cleared ,
3. The view of the Broadmeadow from the southern bank
4. close up of snipe island after having the juncus transplanted
5. View of Snipe island and Broadmeadow after reed bed has been brush cut behind sand martin bank.

Next week we will be working at the Flashes

Phil Andrews · Feb 20, 2019

From the Flashes first thing this morning Andy P reports:

3 Avocet, 10 Curlew, 65 Lapwing, Shelduck, 60 Teal, 200 BHG, Skylark.

Also at least 4 Little Egret in roost at the Sailing Pool.

Phil Andrews · Feb 20, 2019

From the Moors Pool this morning Des reports:

Yellow-legged Gull (fourth calendar year), 72 Pochard, 13 Shoveler, 15 Teal, 11 Snipe, 3 Oystercatchers, 2 Little Egrets.

Can't believe it's taken over seven weeks into the year to get our fourth species of gull!

UW82 · Feb 20, 2019

Today's highlights:

MOORS/ED RES*
Pochard (92)------------------------Yellow-legged Gull (4th cal year). Present on and off for 10 minutes.
Teal (27)-------------------------------Shoveler (18)
Gadwall (4)----------------------------Shelduck (6)
Tufted Duck (46)----------------------Snipe (11). 17 reported by AJP.
Oystercatcher (3)---------------------Lapwing (c140)
Herring Gull (2)-----------------------B H Gull (c250)
G C Grebe (2)-------------------------Little Grebe (2)
Cormorant (13)-----------------------Coal Tit (1)
Cetti's Warbler (2)--------------------Pheasant
L B B Gull (2)-------------------------Treecreeper*
Harris Hawk. Photographed by Jill Orme from the North Moors hide, flying south. It was relocated in a tree near Hobden Hall farm before it returned to its home along the A38 where travellers are camped.

FLASHES/SAILING POOL*
Avocet (3)-----------------------------Tufted Duck (18)*
Curlew (10)---------------------------G C Grebe (8)*
Little Egret (9)* roosting this evening.

Des.

upstarts1979 · Feb 20, 2019

UW82 said:
Today's highlights:

MOORS/ED RES*
Pochard (92)------------------------Yellow-legged Gull (4th cal year). Present on and off for 10 minutes.
Teal (27)-------------------------------Shoveler (18)
Gadwall (4)----------------------------Shelduck (6)
Tufted Duck (46)----------------------Snipe (11). 17 reported by AJP.
Oystercatcher (3)---------------------Lapwing (c140)
Herring Gull (2)-----------------------B H Gull (c250)
G C Grebe (2)-------------------------Little Grebe (2)
Cormorant (13)-----------------------Coal Tit (1)
Cetti's Warbler (2)--------------------Pheasant
L B B Gull (2)-------------------------Treecreeper*
Harris Hawk. Photographed by Jill Orme from the North Moors hide, flying south. It was relocated in a tree near Hobden Hall farm before it returned to its home along the A38 where travellers are camped.

FLASHES/SAILING POOL*
Avocet (3)-----------------------------Tufted Duck (18)*
Curlew (10)---------------------------G C Grebe (8)*
Little Egret (9)* roosting this evening.

Des.

Hi Des. where the egrets roosting on the Sailing pool and what time were they in. I checked the NW corner ( in front of the garage - when looking from our gate to the FLASHES) last night &didn't see any.
John:t:

Spoonbill Finder · Feb 20, 2019

upstarts1979 said:
Hi Des. where the egrets roosting on the Sailing pool and what time were they in. I checked the NW corner ( in front of the garage - when looking from our gate to the FLASHES) last night &didn't see any.
John:t:

The Egrets in the roost this morning were more to the south west of the Sailing Pool. Between the boats and the farm. No sign of Stone Curlew or Scottish Crossbill today

UW82 · Feb 21, 2019

upstarts1979 said:
Hi Des. where the egrets roosting on the Sailing pool and what time were they in. I checked the NW corner ( in front of the garage - when looking from our gate to the FLASHES) last night &didn't see any.
John:t:

Hi John. The Egrets were roosting in the NE corner as they always appear to. They were viewed from near the gate to the temporary car park, but it is noticeable that as you move towards the Sailing Centre the Egrets become difficult to see. When you are walking along the southern path to the steps you can't see any Egrets, but they are there.

Tonight, the Egrets were roosting particularly early with five present at 17.00. At dusk there were nine.

Des.

upstarts1979 · Feb 21, 2019

Spoonbill Finder said:
The Egrets in the roost this morning were more to the south west of the Sailing Pool. Between the boats and the farm. No sign of Stone Curlew or Scottish Crossbill today

Thanks Andy both flyovers8-P

upstarts1979 · Feb 21, 2019

UW82 said:
Hi John. The Egrets were roosting in the NE corner as they always appear to. They were viewed from near the gate to the temporary car park, but it is noticeable that as you move towards the Sailing Centre the Egrets become difficult to see. When you are walking along the southern path to the steps you can't see any Egrets, but they are there.

Tonight, the Egrets were roosting particularly early with five present at 17.00. At dusk there were nine.

Des.

Thanks Des..opposite corner to where I have previously seen them . Too dark by time I got to my car :t: jogn

UW82 · Feb 21, 2019

upstarts1979 said:
Thanks Des..opposite corner to where I have previously seen them . Too dark by time I got to my car :t: jogn

I've found that even in almost total darkness there is enough light to highlight a cluster of white shapes. It's fortunate that Egrets are so white.

Des.

Birder Gladys · Feb 21, 2019

last hour at the flashes tonight, 1000+ BHG did my best to try and find something with them no luck .3 LBBG giving grief ,1 Snipe 1 Avocet, 12 Curlew, Lapwings, 3 Green sandpiper,Teal, 2 mute swans (3rd Flash) 16 coot,20 starling..
1 BHG 2nd flash
2 all up
3 where have they gone?
4 oh there
5 Curlew Island.

wheatearlp · Feb 21, 2019

Ten Little Egrets in Sailing Pool roost this evening - north-east corner, best viewed from overflow car park, anywhere from fishing pegs 23-26.

UW82 · Feb 21, 2019

wheatearlp said:
Ten Little Egrets in Sailing Pool roost this evening - north-east corner, best viewed from overflow car park, anywhere from fishing pegs 23-26.

Where's "stato" with the highest Little Egret total?

Des.

Burberaj · Feb 22, 2019

Pictures from today's visit

A Mistle Thrush in full song, at the top of the tall trees, taken from the causeway.
Stock Dove sprucing itself up in front of the East Hide.
Cormorant looking splendid on a Tern-raft.

Bob O. · Feb 22, 2019

Burberaj said:
A Mistle Thrush in full song, at the top of the tall trees, taken from the causeway.
Stock Dove sprucing itself up in front of the East Hide.
Cormorant looking splendid on a Tern-raft.

Same Thrush in a quiet moment!

Dick-E-Dipper · Feb 22, 2019

Flashes 2.30 - 3.30pm

5 sleeping Avocet, 13 Curlew circling, 1 Oyster Catcher, few Teal, 4 Stock Dove,
1 Little Egret Sailing Lake (early rooster!)

Richard

Phil Andrews · Feb 23, 2019

UW82 said:
Where's "stato" with the highest Little Egret total?

Des.

Mike's count of ten on Thursday evening in the Sailing Pool roost matches the record set by Dave J and Andy P across the reserve on the 9th November last year.

upstarts1979 · Feb 23, 2019

Work party TUESDAY 26th February -FLASHES

This will be the last Work Party at the FLASHES this season.
Work:-
Checking for foxes within fox fence.
Constructing wooden screening either side of hide.
Makin a fence line at junction of footpath and SW corner of fox fence ..To stop un-wanted access .
Brush Cutting southern shore of 2nd Flash to open up hidden pools to view from hide.
Creating a habitat bank in front of the hide with lichen covered sleepers.
Please meet at speps to Flashes on south sude of Sailing pool 8.40 am .
Also any vols for cake making8-P
Cheers John
Wellies needed:t: john

UW82 · Feb 23, 2019

Phil Andrews said:
Mike's count of ten on Thursday evening in the Sailing Pool roost matches the record set by Dave J and Andy P across the reserve on the 9th November last year.

Cheers, Des.

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