black kite 1964
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Are there any reliable sites in beds or bucks?
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lesser spot woodpecker (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter black kite 1964
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Hi Black Kite
A little late here but better late than never LOL
I have seen Lesser Spotted woodpeckers at Putnoe Local Nature Reserve (Bedford)lots of times if you are interested.
The reserve itself has had some major tree removel recently in December 2009 (Acute Oak Disease). So it may have unsettled some of the 3 types of Woodpeckers living there. (a Firecrest has been noted in this Reserve last year)
I stay close to the Reserve and had my first visit last Monday It was quiet but i will have another look yet in a few weeks when the growth is more apparant and see what is what.
I will let you know
Regards
Kathy
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mikebirkhead
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I wonder did anyone help with a good site? I have been looking near the Thames around Marlow for ages without any luck.
Mike
Mike
earleybird
Well-known member
Its interesting how the situation changes around the country. We have a pair of Greater Spotted and a pair of Green Woodpeckers in our garden almost daily :t:
It is a great privilege to view and photo them in my garden but I can't imagine how difficult it could be for me to go out and search for them in the wild so to speak.
I would imagine the best chance is to seek out their favourite habitat. We have a very mixed environment here including a river and mill leat next door which i'm sure accounts for the huge variety of wildlife we have in our garden.
It is a great privilege to view and photo them in my garden but I can't imagine how difficult it could be for me to go out and search for them in the wild so to speak.
I would imagine the best chance is to seek out their favourite habitat. We have a very mixed environment here including a river and mill leat next door which i'm sure accounts for the huge variety of wildlife we have in our garden.
PYRTLE
Old Berkshire Boy
Have recently been reported around the Cliveden area - years ago used to breed very near Boulters Lock area. Last one I saw (ten years ago) was along the ridge north of Taplow Mill stream in a private area that was/is owned by some sort of religous community near St. Regis paper mill. Also the old Canadian Red Cross Hospital grounds (going back more than 20 years at least)- provided they haven't been turned into a mini estate by now. Good luck.
I looked up this information on the website about Putnoe Local Nature Reserve and this is what I found.
Title of document shown where information was found
Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan
"The Red Data Book"
Rare and Threatened Species in Bedfordshire
and Luton
Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan
"The Red Data Book"
Last Updated 2001
Comments about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers
Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
An uncommon resident of woodlands, appearing to show a preference for mature willows and alders
along river valleys and around lakes. The annual breeding population was estimated at between 250 and
500 pairs in the early 1990’s but is thought now to be under 50 pairs. Occurring in 1988-92 at 90 (24%)
tetrads. The breeding population is declining dramatically.
Delichon
Interesting read and it shows how tree species have a strong influence on where Lesser Spots live
As well as Oaks, there are a lot of Hazels in Putnoe LNR too!
Must have another look in the next few weeks and see how the wood area is recovering, and see if the Woodpeckers are out and about once more
Regards
Kathy
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Title of document shown where information was found
Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan
"The Red Data Book"
Rare and Threatened Species in Bedfordshire
and Luton
Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan
"The Red Data Book"
Last Updated 2001
Comments about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers
Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
An uncommon resident of woodlands, appearing to show a preference for mature willows and alders
along river valleys and around lakes. The annual breeding population was estimated at between 250 and
500 pairs in the early 1990’s but is thought now to be under 50 pairs. Occurring in 1988-92 at 90 (24%)
tetrads. The breeding population is declining dramatically.
Delichon
Interesting read and it shows how tree species have a strong influence on where Lesser Spots live
As well as Oaks, there are a lot of Hazels in Putnoe LNR too!
Must have another look in the next few weeks and see how the wood area is recovering, and see if the Woodpeckers are out and about once more
Regards
Kathy
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