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John Sirrett · May 4, 2016

Bright and sunny with a slight westerley.

Flashes
Avocet - no count, Lapwing 14 + nos of chicks, LRP 4 Oystercatcher 2, Common Sandpiper 2
Gadwall 1m, 2f, Shelduck 2, Shoveler 4m, 1f, Tufted Duck 12, Raven 2 at nest, Kestrel 1m, Lesser Whitethroat 1

Hen Pool
Cetti's Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2

Sailing Pool
Great Crested Grebe 1, Little Grebe pair, Mute Swan 2, Tufted Duck 8, Cetti's Warbler 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1

North Moors
No sign of male Teal, Tufted Duck pair, Willow Warbler 1 singing, Sedge Warbler 1 singing, Reed Warbler 2 singing, Little Grebe 1pr, Coot at nest

Moors
Great Crested Grebe 2 displaying, Mute Swan 2, Shelduck 4, Shoveler 3m, 1f, Tufted Duck 62 again, Little Grebe 2/3, Gadwall 2m, 1f.
Common Sand 2, Oystercatcher 2 sitting, 4 birds present, Lapwing 2
Cettis Warbler 2 singing, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 3, Lesser Whitethroat 1,

Welcome Back Des, over to you!

binus1963 · May 4, 2016

todays trespasser

saw this character today he was between the east hide and the sand martin box obviously had climbed over the gate which did have the no access sign on it and was securely locked, he seemed to be taking some pics from the bank and did put a few gulls up. can't put full picture on here as too big.

UW82 · May 4, 2016

John Sirrett said:
Bright and sunny with a slight westerley.

Flashes
Avocet - no count, Lapwing 14 + nos of chicks, LRP 4 Oystercatcher 2, Common Sandpiper 2
Gadwall 1m, 2f, Shelduck 2, Shoveler 4m, 1f, Tufted Duck 12, Raven 2 at nest, Kestrel 1m, Lesser Whitethroat 1

Hen Pool
Cetti's Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2

Sailing Pool
Great Crested Grebe 1, Little Grebe pair, Mute Swan 2, Tufted Duck 8, Cetti's Warbler 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1

North Moors
No sign of male Teal, Tufted Duck pair, Willow Warbler 1 singing, Sedge Warbler 1 singing, Reed Warbler 2 singing, Little Grebe 1pr, Coot at nest

Moors
Great Crested Grebe 2 displaying, Mute Swan 2, Shelduck 4, Shoveler 3m, 1f, Tufted Duck 62 again, Little Grebe 2/3, Gadwall 2m, 1f.
Common Sand 2, Oystercatcher 2 sitting, 4 birds present, Lapwing 2
Cettis Warbler 2 singing, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 3, Lesser Whitethroat 1,

Welcome Back Des, over to you!

Cheers John. Good luck in China.

Some additional sightings from my shortened day.

ED RES:
Willow Warbler heard.

NORTH MOORS:
Little Egret

FLASHES:
LRP (6)
Shoveler (pr) + 4m
Avocet (3) sitting
Lapwing chicks 3:3:3:1

MOORS;
Herring Gull (2s)

Des.

Pied Flycatcher · May 4, 2016

Late afternoon visit heading to the flashes resulted in a drop in on the sailing pool of the kingfisher. This was then followed by a brood of ducklings huddled together facing the afternoon sun, closely monitored by mum (couldn't resist a pic of this although its through the grass at a fair distance).
A little further on and a kestrel passed over and hovered a while, just enough time to bang off a few pics, i've included the ring detail if it's of any help to anyone.
Didn't even get to the hide, ran out of time! Another day heh.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/piedflycatcher/

wheatearlp · May 4, 2016

binus1963 said:
saw this character today he was between the east hide and the sand martin box obviously had climbed over the gate which did have the no access sign on it and was securely locked, he seemed to be taking some pics from the bank and did put a few gulls up. can't put full picture on here as too big.

There always has to be a complete knob somewhere doesn't there? Hopefully someone will recognise him and have a word. Maybe even teach him to read 😒

Phil Andrews · May 5, 2016

Pied Flycatcher said:
Late afternoon visit heading to the flashes resulted in a drop in on the sailing pool of the kingfisher. This was then followed by a brood of ducklings huddled together facing the afternoon sun, closely monitored by mum (couldn't resist a pic of this although its through the grass at a fair distance).
A little further on and a kestrel passed over and hovered a while, just enough time to bang off a few pics, i've included the ring detail if it's of any help to anyone.
Didn't even get to the hide, ran out of time! Another day heh.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/piedflycatcher/

Some stunning images of the Kestrel there Lee - is there any chance I could use one for this year's annual report? If so I will PM you my email address.

Unfortunately whilst "762" is clearly visible I suspect there probably a further two or three digits to this code.

Phil Andrews · May 5, 2016

Dave J reports from the Flashes this morning:

28 Avocet, 2 Yellow Wagtails (both ➡ SW at 06.31 and 08.22), Ringed Plover (first of the year), 5 LRP, Little Egret, Lesser Whitethroat

upstarts1979 · May 5, 2016

Ringed Plover still present 10.55 per Phil W..
Belated news from Tuesday ...Viney had 2 Otters swimming in the Hen brook back of Hen pool .

upstarts1979 · May 5, 2016

2014/2015 Two year Report

Sales are going well with half now sold or reserved. If you want a copy then Text or Private message me...We will be on site on Saturday all day literally ...for the All-Dayer. Hopefully Mike can get some lists for us to use on the day

Re Sailing pool car park...I will be opening up at about 4am..I will unlock but close the gate. Could any early risers please close the gate behind them
:t: John

Janner Falcon! · May 5, 2016

Flashes (1) yesterday

1/2 Lots of activity in the Ravens' nest.
3/4 The blackest Pied Wagtail I've ever seen.
5. Contented Corner.

Janner Falcon! · May 5, 2016

Flashes (2) yesterday

1/2 Lapwing plus 2 chicks right of hide - very difficult to find.
3. Lurking undercover.
4/5 Male & female Linnets enjoying the saltmarsh plants.

Janner Falcon! · May 5, 2016

Moors yesterday

Not a lot of action, but the Long-tailed Tits were regularly in and out of their nests with tiny bugs, and a Great Spotted Woodpecker could be heard investigating the hedgerow trees before eventually coming out into the open.

Phil Andrews · May 5, 2016

upstarts1979 said:
Sales are going well with half now sold or reserved. If you want a copy then Text or Private message me...We will be on site on Saturday all day literally ...for the All-Dayer. Hopefully Mike can get some lists for us to use on the day

Re Sailing pool car park...I will be opening up at about 4am..I will unlock but close the gate. Could any early risers please close the gate behind them
:t: John

Is Mike also bringing his selection for unsold previous years reports?

Phil Andrews · May 5, 2016

Dave J reports 7 Common Terns at the Moors Pool this afternoon.

Big push of Black Terns into the east of the country today with smaller associated movements of Arctic Tern and Little Gull. Also an influx of Wood Sandpiper which should their way further west.

UW82 · May 5, 2016

Phil Andrews said:
Dave J reports 7 Common Terns at the Moors Pool this afternoon.

Big push of Black Terns into the east of the country today with smaller associated movements of Arctic Tern and Little Gull. Also an influx of Wood Sandpiper which should their way further west.

There were 7 Common Terns yesterday Phil which escaped the reports.

Des.

Skeleton man · May 5, 2016

What a lovely day!
Managed to grab a couple of hours at the reserve and catch up with a few friendly faces and get a few snaps.

1. Very distant Ringed Plover
2. LRP's getting it on.
3. Common Tern. One of two on the sailing pool.

Rich

wheatearlp · May 5, 2016

Phil Andrews said:
Is Mike also bringing his selection for unsold previous years reports?

He is

wheatearlp · May 5, 2016

At Flashes - Ringed Plover still present, Lapwing broods of 4:3:3:1.
At Sailing Pool - L.Whitethroat (2), Sedge Warbler, Common Tern (2)
Otherwise as you were...

Phil Andrews · May 6, 2016

Weather update for the All-Dayer tomorrow.

Warm (up to 20C) with continuing easterlies winds and varying amounts of sunshine and cloud cover. Intriguingly, just as we are about to flag in the afternoon there is the prediction of showers between 3 and 5pm. Could be very tasty - just like the bacon sarnies- lets see what is on the move today.

Pied Flycatcher · May 6, 2016

Phil Andrews said:
Some stunning images of the Kestrel there Lee - is there any chance I could use one for this year's annual report? If so I will PM you my email address.

Unfortunately whilst "762" is clearly visible I suspect there probably a further two or three digits to this code.

No problem with the picture, Phil. Tell me which one and what size you need and I'll sort it out.
With reference to the ringed number, I'm curious as to know how the ringed numbers are actually used in the future without the bird actually being caught, how on earth would you capture such a bird? As you point out seeing the full id from a onlookers perspective is pretty difficult.
All the best
Lee

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