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yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

Smew By Pete Hackett
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yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

The Tundra Bean Geese where seen at 09:15 they where seen to fly East, a very unexpected addition to the Valley List well done Mr Hackett, not only a Valley First but all so a County First.
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yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

league update

1.Dave Saunders, 210 latest-Great Reed Warbler
2.Pete Hackett, 209 latest- Tundra Bean Goose
3.Tim Hextell, 200 latest- Great Reed Warbler
4.Matt Hadlington, 191 latest- Great Reed Warbler
5.Hughie King, 177 latest- Great Reed Warbler
6.Simon Edwards, 172 latest-Ruff
7.Terry Parker, 169 latest- Little Egret
8.John Clarke, 162 latest- Great Reed Warbler
9 Pete Carless, 156 latest- Crossbill
10.Tracy Saunders, 152 latest- Ring Necked Parakeet
11.Steve Lilly, 151 latest- Mediterranean Gull
12.Mike Ixer, 142 latest- Barn Owl
13.Steve Roper, 138 latest- Raven
14.Richard Eyres, 126 latest- Great Reed Warbler
15.Bob Slater, 125 latest- Great Northern Diver
16.Jason Davis, 109 latest- Ruff
16.Richard Davis, 109 latest- Ruff
17.Matt Gibbs, 108 latest- Woodcock
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yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

Goldeneye (female) Swan Pool this AM per Matt Hadlington
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yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

league update

Richard Davis add's Smew to his List

1.Dave Saunders, 210 latest-Great Reed Warbler
2.Pete Hackett, 209 latest- Tundra Bean Goose
3.Tim Hextell, 200 latest- Great Reed Warbler
4.Matt Hadlington, 191 latest- Great Reed Warbler
5.Hughie King, 177 latest- Great Reed Warbler
6.Simon Edwards, 172 latest-Ruff
7.Terry Parker, 169 latest- Little Egret
8.John Clarke, 162 latest- Great Reed Warbler
9 Pete Carless, 156 latest- Crossbill
10.Tracy Saunders, 152 latest- Ring Necked Parakeet
11.Steve Lilly, 151 latest- Mediterranean Gull
12.Mike Ixer, 142 latest- Barn Owl
13.Steve Roper, 138 latest- Raven
14.Richard Eyres, 126 latest- Great Reed Warbler
15.Bob Slater, 125 latest- Great Northern Diver
16.Richard Davis, 110 latest- Smew
17.Jason Davis, 109 latest- Ruff
18.Matt Gibbs, 108 latest- Woodcock
Good Birding YAMYAM

yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

league update

Andy Thomas join's our League Table

1.Dave Saunders, 210 latest-Great Reed Warbler
2.Pete Hackett, 209 latest- Tundra Bean Goose
3.Tim Hextell, 200 latest- Great Reed Warbler
4.Matt Hadlington, 191 latest- Great Reed Warbler
5.Hughie King, 177 latest- Great Reed Warbler
6.Simon Edwards, 172 latest-Ruff
7.Terry Parker, 169 latest- Little Egret
8.John Clarke, 162 latest- Great Reed Warbler
9 Pete Carless, 156 latest- Crossbill
10.Tracy Saunders, 152 latest- Ring Necked Parakeet
11.Steve Lilly, 151 latest- Mediterranean Gull
12.Mike Ixer, 142 latest- Barn Owl
13.Steve Roper, 138 latest- Raven
14.Richard Eyres, 126 latest- Great Reed Warbler
15.Bob Slater, 125 latest- Great Northern Diver
16.Andy Thomas, 113 latest- Smew
17.Richard Davis, 110 latest- Smew
18.Jason Davis, 109 latest- Ruff
19.Matt Gibbs, 108 latest- Woodcock
Good Birding YAMYAM

yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

Goosander x75, Great Black Backed Gull, Water Rail x 2 and Kingfisher at Dusk per Matt Hadlington
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Phil Andrews · Jan 17, 2016

yamyam said:
The Tundra Bean Geese where seen at 09:15 they where seen to fly East, a very unexpected addition to the Valley List well done Mr Hackett, not only a Valley First but all so a County First.
Good Birding YAMYAM

Were they originally on the deck or just fly-overs?

yamyam · Jan 17, 2016

Phil Andrews said:
Were they originally on the deck or just fly-overs?

The birds flew over Pete's head one bird was heard to call
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steve_zodiac · Jan 18, 2016

Bit quiet down the Valley this afternoon.

Male Goldeneye on Swan pool
GBB Gull on the RSPB island
1-2 Water Rails calling in the marsh
4 Herring Gulls on Swan pool (with 32 LBB Gulls)
A few Siskins and Redpolls flying round.
20 Goosander (at 2pm)
18 Pochard
12 Snipe

yamyam · Jan 18, 2016

I was a little hasty with my Tundra Bean Goose information it was actually the Second County record after one on the 9th March 2007 at Marsh Lane, but it was more importantly a first for the Valley and the largest flock recorded in the County
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Phil Andrews · Jan 19, 2016

Last year's Great Reed Warbler has now been formally accepted by the BBRC

yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Phil Andrews said:
Last year's Great Reed Warbler has now been formally accepted by the BBRC

Thanks for that Phil
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yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Green Woodpecker showing well in Paddocks by Park Farm per Matt Hadlington
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yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Swan Pool
Little Grebe c7, Great Crested Grebe x3, Goldeneye (female), Wigeon x2, Tufted Duck c53, Grey Heron, Kestrel, Kingfisher and Linnet
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yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Forge Mill
Goosander x7, (1 redhead river), Wigeon x14, Shoveler x13, Pochard x22, Teal, Gadwall c21, Great Crested Grebe x2, Lapwing x27, Snipe c22, Grey Heron x3, Green Woodpecker and Common Gull
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yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Raven over Forge Farm
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yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Oystercatcher, Lesser Black Backed Gull x15 and Herring Gull x2 Swan Pool this AM per Matt Hadlington
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yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Also seen today
Mute Swan c31, Canada Geese c50, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Stock Dove, Green Woodpecker, Jackdaw c100, Rook c50, Carrion Crow c32, Grey Wagtail and Siskin
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yamyam · Jan 19, 2016

Feeding Station
Willow Tit x2, Marsh Tit, Coal Tit x2 and Reed Bunting x3 per Pete Carless
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