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Coney Meadow and Adjoining Areas (15 Viewers)
- Thread starter Woodchat
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Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Cuckoo at Mildenham this morning.
Two Marsh Tits and two Spotted Flycatchers at Knight's Grove.
Two Grey Partridges and two Yellowhammers along Sinton Lane.
5 freshly fledged Swallows at Tapenhall.
Lesser Whitethroat at Chatley and 2 near Tapenhall.
A male Kestrel caught a vole near Linacre bridge.
Two Marsh Tits and two Spotted Flycatchers at Knight's Grove.
Two Grey Partridges and two Yellowhammers along Sinton Lane.
5 freshly fledged Swallows at Tapenhall.
Lesser Whitethroat at Chatley and 2 near Tapenhall.
A male Kestrel caught a vole near Linacre bridge.
Cuckoo
Walked down the canal towpath and saw the juvenile cuckoo being feed at approx 1.30pm today. I parked at the church (salawarpe) passed both coney marsh gates. The cuckoo was just passed the second bridge near the football fields. I only had my macro lens, as i was on my way to Trench wood for butterflies. It flew 5-6 metres to another tree 3 times and every time did a tumble in flight. It was constantly making a begging call. Maybe worth checking it out tomorrow Dave?
Walked down the canal towpath and saw the juvenile cuckoo being feed at approx 1.30pm today. I parked at the church (salawarpe) passed both coney marsh gates. The cuckoo was just passed the second bridge near the football fields. I only had my macro lens, as i was on my way to Trench wood for butterflies. It flew 5-6 metres to another tree 3 times and every time did a tumble in flight. It was constantly making a begging call. Maybe worth checking it out tomorrow Dave?
Cuckoo
It must be hanging around that vicinity. Two host warbers feeding it. Great experience and only a few metres above my head. Nice photo capture by the way:t:
It must be hanging around that vicinity. Two host warbers feeding it. Great experience and only a few metres above my head. Nice photo capture by the way:t:
GaseousClay
Well-known member
Sureshot
Member
Glad to help :t:
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Good views of the juv Cuckoo this evening (cheers Nick).
The Grasshopper Warbler started singing at 9:30pm in Coney.
5 Sand Martins and 7 Swallows over at dusk possibly roosted.
At least 6 Marbled Whites earlier plus Burnet and Cinnabar Moths.
8 Glow worms seen - 1 Gorsey Bank, 1 on the railway track and 6 between the allotments and the Romans Way (4 of which were along the grass verge).
The Grasshopper Warbler started singing at 9:30pm in Coney.
5 Sand Martins and 7 Swallows over at dusk possibly roosted.
At least 6 Marbled Whites earlier plus Burnet and Cinnabar Moths.
8 Glow worms seen - 1 Gorsey Bank, 1 on the railway track and 6 between the allotments and the Romans Way (4 of which were along the grass verge).
vincegarvey
Member
Juv Cuckoo
Hi.. Is it St Michaels Church to park at ? was thinking of going later this morning, thanks
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Yes, you can park there and follow the directions already posted.
However, you can park a lot closer - there is a small car park along the Ombersley Way near where it crosses the river Salwarpe. From there, you can walk 150 metres to rejoin the canal and then (bearing left) walk approximately another 150 metres along it. Alternatively, you can take a more direct route by crossing the Ombersley way and walking across the playing field and check out the trees bordering the right hand side of the field (only c 150 metres in total). Listen for the hissing begging call is my best advice. All the best.
vincegarvey
Member
Sureshot
Member
If your going by Sat nav just put in Little Hill Droitwich ,park up and cross the foot bridge turn right . If you need help pm me but working so will be after six.
vincegarvey
Member
Thanks Sureshot, parked at church and walked down the towpath, got to the 'jumper' in the hedge and beyond but didn't see or hear a thing today..:-C
Sureshot
Member
It’s still there this morning while I was walking the dog, I will check again tonight.
vincegarvey
Member
Maybe better in a morning or evening ?
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
The Grasshopper Warbler sang a few times this evening from 9:20 pm. Whitethroats and Sedge Warbler also seen in Coney.
Grey Wagtail by overflow weir. 20-odd Swallows and a Sand Martin roosted. About 30 Swifts over and Noctule bat.
A juvenile Tawny Owl (begging call) near Porter's Mill yesterday evening.
6 Glow worms seen this evening - all along the grass verge of the Romans Way. Other insects seen earlier included 2 Marbled Whites and a Scarlet Tiger Moth.
Grey Wagtail by overflow weir. 20-odd Swallows and a Sand Martin roosted. About 30 Swifts over and Noctule bat.
A juvenile Tawny Owl (begging call) near Porter's Mill yesterday evening.
6 Glow worms seen this evening - all along the grass verge of the Romans Way. Other insects seen earlier included 2 Marbled Whites and a Scarlet Tiger Moth.
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