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Birder Gladys
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upstarts1979
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A great effort today considering the weather.
Thanks to all 13 vols. Tracy and Daughter Helen Newby), Phil A, Des J, Graham L, John L, Mary & Tim O, Steve P, Craig R, Mike W, Phil W and me.:t:
Today we worked in the East end of the Hen Pool. Here are many willow pollards that were cut back 4 years ago. In October we coppiced the willows to the east and today's work joined that area. We have now a complete open area interspersed with thorn scrub, patches of bramble and large areas of wetland vegetation dominated by reeds and bullrushes. There are also large brash piles for hibernating animals, insects and nesting birds. Unfortunately there are no viewing facilities over this site, which is a pity as I am sure much goes undetected. Today there was Cetti's warbler, chiffchaff, stonechat, water rail, kestrel and reed bunting while we were working.
Hopefully in time facilities will forthcoming to appreciate this area.
Pics
1. Before work
2. after work as viewed from cuckoo hide
3. View along the area we cut back today, Mary/Tim's photo shows how thick the willows were half way through the work.
4. A view looking back to the Hen Pool hide - showing how extensive the reed bed is. Also a dodgy geazer on the right8-P
5. View of area we have worked on today from the side of the main Flashes hide.
Thanks to all 13 vols. Tracy and Daughter Helen Newby), Phil A, Des J, Graham L, John L, Mary & Tim O, Steve P, Craig R, Mike W, Phil W and me.:t:
Today we worked in the East end of the Hen Pool. Here are many willow pollards that were cut back 4 years ago. In October we coppiced the willows to the east and today's work joined that area. We have now a complete open area interspersed with thorn scrub, patches of bramble and large areas of wetland vegetation dominated by reeds and bullrushes. There are also large brash piles for hibernating animals, insects and nesting birds. Unfortunately there are no viewing facilities over this site, which is a pity as I am sure much goes undetected. Today there was Cetti's warbler, chiffchaff, stonechat, water rail, kestrel and reed bunting while we were working.
Hopefully in time facilities will forthcoming to appreciate this area.
Pics
1. Before work
2. after work as viewed from cuckoo hide
3. View along the area we cut back today, Mary/Tim's photo shows how thick the willows were half way through the work.
4. A view looking back to the Hen Pool hide - showing how extensive the reed bed is. Also a dodgy geazer on the right8-P
5. View of area we have worked on today from the side of the main Flashes hide.
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3.view from east hen pool willows cut today looking to sewage wrks lDSCF2406.jpg -
4. east hen pool looking over hen pool hide aftaer dec wrk DSCF2408.jpg -
4a. view of todays work from main hide looking north DSCF2428.jpg
upstarts1979
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Tim why do I always have pictures when I'm not working 8-P I'm glad you took these pics I had forgotten to get the before work pictures:t:
Birder Gladys
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A good army always has a sargent and I see the general lent a hand too
but whats Phil doing to that tree :eek!:
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
A good army always has a sargent and I see the general lent a hand too
I'm more worried about what's happened to my hair - I will be looking like John and Spike in no time! :eek!:
upstarts1979
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Open Vista
Today we completed the plan to 'open' up the area north of the 1st Flash. This will counteract the 'enclosed' effect created by the reedbed on the 2nd Flash east shore, sewage works and southern side of 2nd Flash shore.
Pics taken from track between cuckoo and main flashes hides
The 1st photo shows how the willows along the 1st flash north side looked in September
2nd pic shows how it looks after today's work
Today we completed the plan to 'open' up the area north of the 1st Flash. This will counteract the 'enclosed' effect created by the reedbed on the 2nd Flash east shore, sewage works and southern side of 2nd Flash shore.
Pics taken from track between cuckoo and main flashes hides
The 1st photo shows how the willows along the 1st flash north side looked in September
2nd pic shows how it looks after today's work
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upstarts1979
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Birding today on the reserve
A brief bird from the east hide before work party.
Little Grebe 2, shoveler 30, Teal 145, Pochard 17 (11 males), tufted 22, coot 250, curlew 13, snipe 3, cetti's w, siskin 2, redpoll.
Flashes: Teal 20, Shoveler 5, mallard 55, water rail, snipe c10, Jack snipe 4 or 5, curlew 13, lapwing 500+, redshank, BHG 650 - 700 roosted, Kestrel, buzzard, raven 2, stock dove 5, fieldfare c80, redwing 10, grey wag, siskin, redpoll, Cetti's w, chiffchaff, Stonechat, goldcrest 2, reed bunting 5+.
Sailing Pool: Smew flew off south at 3.55pm, Great white egret and 3 little egrets came into roost this evening. GCG 11, little grebe 2 min, tufted 6.
A brief bird from the east hide before work party.
Little Grebe 2, shoveler 30, Teal 145, Pochard 17 (11 males), tufted 22, coot 250, curlew 13, snipe 3, cetti's w, siskin 2, redpoll.
Flashes: Teal 20, Shoveler 5, mallard 55, water rail, snipe c10, Jack snipe 4 or 5, curlew 13, lapwing 500+, redshank, BHG 650 - 700 roosted, Kestrel, buzzard, raven 2, stock dove 5, fieldfare c80, redwing 10, grey wag, siskin, redpoll, Cetti's w, chiffchaff, Stonechat, goldcrest 2, reed bunting 5+.
Sailing Pool: Smew flew off south at 3.55pm, Great white egret and 3 little egrets came into roost this evening. GCG 11, little grebe 2 min, tufted 6.
upstarts1979
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and Trace 8-P proper blokes as Steve would say:-O
Thanks Tim and Mary for cakes complemented our Welsh cakes. Could do with Muntjac coming back soon ....lemon drizzle:eat::eat:
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Thanks for posting this John - it's a really good before and after comparison and shows the extent of the task accomplished over two work parties
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midlands birder
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Some photos from today, a showy Stonechat and the Smew.
Nice to see the Great Egret fly into roost with 3 Littles, but the Smew flew off at dusk.
Nice to see the Great Egret fly into roost with 3 Littles, but the Smew flew off at dusk.
UW82
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"Great White Egret and 3 Little Egrets came into roost this evening." You wouldn't have been using those words not that long ago John.
Des.
upstarts1979
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Spoonbill Finder
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Smew back on sailing lake this morning. Redshank still at flashes. Gwe in lagoon at moors pool late morning.
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Janner Falcon!
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upstarts1979
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Great white egret moors at 1.50pm per Phil W:t:
geoffw1946
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My list should read 178 and 4 for this year, Egyptian Goose, Smew, GWE and Rb Shrike (the GG Shrike was Middleton Lakes).
Today besides the GWE and Smew also seen were,
Moors, 1 Shelduck.
Flashes, 1 Redshank, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Stonechat, 1 Siskin and 3 Redpoll.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Cheers Geoff - was the Stonechat the same bird as per Craig's photo above?
Hi Phil - you can put me down for a very stagnant 193 - last new one little egret. Could be 194 if the GWE stays for crimbo!B
