Birding in Worcestershire (2 Viewers)

Sy V · Sep 23, 2014

A couple of you will know that I'm currently off work and recovering from surgery. I had back-to-back appointments this morning at the doctor's and the opticians. I was then due to meet a brewer friend of mine at 1 o'clock. Being as I'm unable to drive at the moment, rather than getting the bus home and then returning to town later, I decided to kill time in Bromsgrove, which involved visits to all (numerous) the charity shops (and breakfast in the Golden Cross). As I was leaving the Oxfam shop I spotted a book. British Birds' Eggs and Nests by the Reverend JC Atkinson.
Now, I'm not defending his pastime in the slightest as it became immediately clear that he was an egg collector, but at first glance, I did find it a fascinating book and then I found a hand written note on a slip of paper which added real provenance to the publication, so I duly bought it.
The book itself was printed in 1901 and it appears that this particular copy was owned by a local birder (egg collector?) with the surname of Vincent. Bought in 1923.
Apart from the plethora old-world names of various species and the incorrect classification of some breeds as well, the note is charming and of proper local interest (especially, I would guess, to the likes of Discors and keithr). Make of it what you will.
Please see attached scans...

keithr · Sep 24, 2014

Thanks Simon.........these old books are fascinating.
I have a 2 vol set from the late 1800's when the only way for them to I.D. the birds was to shoot them...:eek!:...I do the same but with a Canon (digital).
I got them from a Hay bookstore but they have been roughly re-bound and lost the title pages and so the dates and author....have to dig them out of the loft and have another look at them. :t:

Love the handwritten note.....braver than me...I would either fall out of the trees or end up being stuck forever.:-O

Phil Andrews · Nov 5, 2014

Some half-decent birds in the county at the moment - Great Grey Shrike on Bredon Hill, 5 Snow Buntings on Malverns, Common Scoter at Grimley and RC Pochard at Westwood

luckyosprey4 · Nov 9, 2014

At least 2 Snow Buntings still at Malvern early morning, near Trig Point at the summit of the Worcestershire Beacon. I was surprised with how tame they were.

Chris

Ravenwing · Nov 10, 2014

Snow bunting, Worcester Beacon Nov 5th

Sorry for the late posting but find attached photos of five Snow Bunting from just below the Worcester Beacon last Wednesday. I was able to get within 2 metres of the small flock.

Laurie_ison · Nov 15, 2014

Had a pleasant walk around Croome Park this morning 36 species of bird in a couple of hours. Of note there were incredible numbers of fieldfares and redwings. there was also 6 herons, 100 canada geese, a snipe and a stonechat.

Ravenwing · Jan 1, 2015

I took a walk around Cofton Reservoir this morning and spotted the following:-
Shoveler 20+ birds, I had never seen Shoveler here until early November and the flock has grown from an initial 5 birds to over 20.
Goosander 13 birds, they appeared two days ago and were the first I had seen on the reservoir for almost 2 years.
Mandarin, the one male has been here since July
Cormorant 3
Tufted Duck about 15 birds
Great Crested Grebe 2
Little Grebe 2
Mallards (inc. one hybrid) and Coot usual numbers but only one Moorhen.
Grey Heron 1
In the woods around the water there were numerous Goldfinch and Bullfinch plus one Nuthatch.
Looking towards the Bittell Reservoirs a huge flock of Wood Pigeon flew around for a few minutes.
Not a bad start to January !

keithr · Jan 1, 2015

The Goosander could be the ones that were on Meercroft in Kings Norton as they have been absent the last few days.....although I did not look today......great spots for such a small pool....will have to pop in and have a look.

Woodchat · Feb 16, 2015

Driving to work this morning - there appeared to be a Little Egret on a 'borrow pit' near Powick flood alleviation scheme - although I was driving and couldn't stop so the views were very limited.

Phil Andrews · Mar 7, 2015

Yellow-browed Warbler yesterday at Sedgeberrow sewage works

mattgibbs · Mar 24, 2015

An afternoon at Walton Hill today produced an unexpected sighting of a lone Crossbill calling in flight. I'm not sure if they are regularly seen at Clent?. I know that they do visit the relatively close Lickey Hills at times.

Other birds seen- 1 singing Skylark, 7+ Meadow Pipit, 2 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 4 Mistle Thrush, single Chaffinch and Goldfinch, Green Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Coal tit and L-t-Tit, Goldcrest. Chiffchaff heard but not seen.

Ghostly Vision · Mar 28, 2015

The Yellow-browed showed well at Sedgeberrow today, calling loudly to ensure I found it.

A silent Chiffchaff there also, plus Grey Wagtail and five Mandarin flying about

Ravenwing · Apr 4, 2015

Swallow

First Swallow of the year seen over Cofton Reservoir this afternoon.

mattgibbs · Apr 12, 2015

Walton Hill, Clent this morning - 1 female Ring Ouzel and 1 male Wheatear in top field by Walton Hill Farm. A chap I spoke to also had a male Redstart.

Also seen - Raven, GS Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, 15+ Linnet, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Meadow Pipit, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Nuthatch, Coal Tit, Bullfinch, Pheasant

Laurie_ison · Apr 13, 2015

was at Worcester Woods Country Park this afternoon whilst my wife had a hospital appointment and got a sighting of 2 redstarts.

Ste-gull · May 3, 2015

Large swift over A491 near Clent yesterday @ c1230. Looked large and more barrelled than common, possible Alpine but didn't clock any white in brief view had - by no means likely but might be worth keeping an eye out in area.

discors · May 9, 2015

Wast Hills
2 Wheatear still on horse paddocks along Redhill Road opposite Goodrest. Staying low in wind only saw them as I walked across footpath a couple of the stiles have dissappear and footpath not clear

gary.palmer · Jun 6, 2015

Willow Warblers:
What do folks think of Willow Warbler numbers this year ? I get out and about quite a bit in locations I'd expect WWs, but this year I've not heard/seen as many. What are numbers like for you ?

Laurie_ison · Jun 7, 2015

Gary, I have only two records this year so far. I think numbers are defiantly lower.

Phil Andrews · Jun 7, 2015

No records of WW at Upton Warren since late April

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