-
Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.
Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
Upton Warren (36 Viewers)
- Thread starter andythomas
- Start date
upstarts1979
Well-known member
Today's work party Flashes
Brilliant effirt by all 24 of the crew today..especially with the at times atrocious weather.
We completed 15 tasks today which means we have completed everything that needs to be done for the forthcoming breeding season.
The main jobs were as follows:-
1.Moving the large brash pile from the cuckoo hide to the gate. This was mostly the cuttings from the hedge laying contractor and we also cut back thick bramble clumps. This was then carried to the climbing frame border fence. Here we created a dead hedge and habitat piles. Habitat and log piles were also created vlose to the layed hedge. Clumps of thorn bushes were also left un cut.
2. The large piles of willows cut and left along the East side of the New Hen Pool complex were burned to stop them from sprouting. Which would then undo the newly opened up marshy area along the Hen brook to the Hen brook triangle.
3. Brush cut sedge in the SW corner of the 2nd Flash. This will improve views from the hide but more importantly provide open areas along the shore line for waders and duck.
4. Cut the blackthorn thicket next to the avocet hide which is rapidly growing into the fox fence and could compromise its effectiveness .
5. Cut back a section of dead overgrown hedge along the public footpath. The blackthorn/hawthorn has died off due to sprawling bramble. By cutting back the bramble and opening it up the thorns will have a chance to rejuvenate.
6. Repaired screening next to hen pool hide and made a 'no-access' gate along the side the bridge.
7. Repaired the fox fence panels along the boardwalk which had been damaged by recent winds.
We also cleared debris from the Hen brook washed down by the floods including a large Tv:eek!: repaired border fence, shored up hole next to fox fence panels which someone/some animal had been walking through.
Thanks to
Alan D. Andy A. Bob G. Bob O. Bobby P. Bob R. Charles. Dave Hi, Ellen A. Graham L. Ian B. Ian R. Jim B. John H. Julie W. Kim W. Nick F. Paul M. Ray C. Roger S. Steve S Terry W Tony B and me
Thanks to Julie for cakes:eat:
John
Next week back at Moors not sure who is cake making
Could whoever is let me know8-P :t:
Brilliant effirt by all 24 of the crew today..especially with the at times atrocious weather.
We completed 15 tasks today which means we have completed everything that needs to be done for the forthcoming breeding season.
The main jobs were as follows:-
1.Moving the large brash pile from the cuckoo hide to the gate. This was mostly the cuttings from the hedge laying contractor and we also cut back thick bramble clumps. This was then carried to the climbing frame border fence. Here we created a dead hedge and habitat piles. Habitat and log piles were also created vlose to the layed hedge. Clumps of thorn bushes were also left un cut.
2. The large piles of willows cut and left along the East side of the New Hen Pool complex were burned to stop them from sprouting. Which would then undo the newly opened up marshy area along the Hen brook to the Hen brook triangle.
3. Brush cut sedge in the SW corner of the 2nd Flash. This will improve views from the hide but more importantly provide open areas along the shore line for waders and duck.
4. Cut the blackthorn thicket next to the avocet hide which is rapidly growing into the fox fence and could compromise its effectiveness .
5. Cut back a section of dead overgrown hedge along the public footpath. The blackthorn/hawthorn has died off due to sprawling bramble. By cutting back the bramble and opening it up the thorns will have a chance to rejuvenate.
6. Repaired screening next to hen pool hide and made a 'no-access' gate along the side the bridge.
7. Repaired the fox fence panels along the boardwalk which had been damaged by recent winds.
We also cleared debris from the Hen brook washed down by the floods including a large Tv:eek!: repaired border fence, shored up hole next to fox fence panels which someone/some animal had been walking through.
Thanks to
Alan D. Andy A. Bob G. Bob O. Bobby P. Bob R. Charles. Dave Hi, Ellen A. Graham L. Ian B. Ian R. Jim B. John H. Julie W. Kim W. Nick F. Paul M. Ray C. Roger S. Steve S Terry W Tony B and me
Thanks to Julie for cakes:eat:
John
Next week back at Moors not sure who is cake making
Could whoever is let me know8-P :t:
Last edited:
upstarts1979
Well-known member
Birding the Reserve Today
FLASHES (before work party and this evening)
Teal 35+. Gadwall 2. Shelduck 4. Tufted 20+ came in at dark
Greylag 10. Canada c60. Coot 18.
CURLEW 15 (4 more than usual a sign that birds are starting to move through on way to breeding grounds) roosted tonight 1 more than Tony B had this morning. Snipe 1. Lapwing 20. Oystercatcher 2.
GULL ROOST:-
BHG 2200, LBBG 65.Herring gull 10..late on another 300 or so large gull dropped in.
Barn owl 5pm.
Stonechat pr. Mistle thrush 2. Song thrush 3 singing greenfinch 4.
Also singing were:- Cetti's w. Chiffchaff. Goldcrest.
Sailing Pool:- GCG 3. Little egret 1 roosted. Tufted 4. Kingfisher
MOORS
Mute swan 2. Shoveler 20. Teal 35+. Gadwall 2. Tufted 42. Pochard 5. Shelduck 2. Coot 14. Cormorant c10.
Lapwing c10.
FLASHES (before work party and this evening)
Teal 35+. Gadwall 2. Shelduck 4. Tufted 20+ came in at dark
Greylag 10. Canada c60. Coot 18.
CURLEW 15 (4 more than usual a sign that birds are starting to move through on way to breeding grounds) roosted tonight 1 more than Tony B had this morning. Snipe 1. Lapwing 20. Oystercatcher 2.
GULL ROOST:-
BHG 2200, LBBG 65.Herring gull 10..late on another 300 or so large gull dropped in.
Barn owl 5pm.
Stonechat pr. Mistle thrush 2. Song thrush 3 singing greenfinch 4.
Also singing were:- Cetti's w. Chiffchaff. Goldcrest.
Sailing Pool:- GCG 3. Little egret 1 roosted. Tufted 4. Kingfisher
MOORS
Mute swan 2. Shoveler 20. Teal 35+. Gadwall 2. Tufted 42. Pochard 5. Shelduck 2. Coot 14. Cormorant c10.
Lapwing c10.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
From the Flashes early morning Andy P reports:
3 Avocet, 15 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 5 Shelduck, 4 Gadwall (3 males), only about 100 BH Gull left by 7:05am.
3 Avocet, 15 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 5 Shelduck, 4 Gadwall (3 males), only about 100 BH Gull left by 7:05am.
Last edited:
UW82
Well-known member
Today's highlights:
MOORS:
Shoveler (18)-------------------Teal(14)
Gadwall (4)---------------------Tufted Duck (35)
Pochard (10)--------------------Shelduck (2). Probably Flashes birds.
Oystercatcher (5)---------------Snipe (11)
Curlew (3)-----------------------Little Egret (1)
Mute Swan (2)------------------Water Rail (3)
Coal Tit (2)----------------------Pheasant (7)
B H Gull (c150)------------------Mistle Thrush
Peregrine-------------------------Stonechat (pair). Seen to the right of the east hide. A pair was also seen to the right of the west hide but possibly the same pair.
Otter seen by AJP.
FLASHES:
Curlew (15)----------------------Oystercatcher (2)
Avocet (3)------------------------Barn Owl. Seen at 17.45 right of the hide which it flew behind.
Teal (15)--------------------------Shoveler (2)
Shelduck (5)----------------------L B B Gull (c400)
Herring Gull (c50)----------------B H Gull (c1500)
Des.
MOORS:
Shoveler (18)-------------------Teal(14)
Gadwall (4)---------------------Tufted Duck (35)
Pochard (10)--------------------Shelduck (2). Probably Flashes birds.
Oystercatcher (5)---------------Snipe (11)
Curlew (3)-----------------------Little Egret (1)
Mute Swan (2)------------------Water Rail (3)
Coal Tit (2)----------------------Pheasant (7)
B H Gull (c150)------------------Mistle Thrush
Peregrine-------------------------Stonechat (pair). Seen to the right of the east hide. A pair was also seen to the right of the west hide but possibly the same pair.
Otter seen by AJP.
FLASHES:
Curlew (15)----------------------Oystercatcher (2)
Avocet (3)------------------------Barn Owl. Seen at 17.45 right of the hide which it flew behind.
Teal (15)--------------------------Shoveler (2)
Shelduck (5)----------------------L B B Gull (c400)
Herring Gull (c50)----------------B H Gull (c1500)
Des.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
And just to think Des on your reciprocal visit last year you noted 92 Pochard ...
UW82
Well-known member
Spoonbill Finder
Well-known member
In the roost at the Flashes tonight:
Yellow-legged Gull(adult), c1800 Black-headed Gulls, 250 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 25 Herring Gulls, 3 Avocet, 4 Oystercatchers, 13 Curlew, 20 Lapwing, 4 Shelduck, 6 Teal, 16 Coot, 2 Mute Swan, Peregrine, Barn Owl at 1755.
Yellow-legged Gull(adult), c1800 Black-headed Gulls, 250 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 25 Herring Gulls, 3 Avocet, 4 Oystercatchers, 13 Curlew, 20 Lapwing, 4 Shelduck, 6 Teal, 16 Coot, 2 Mute Swan, Peregrine, Barn Owl at 1755.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
At the Flashes this morning Phil W recorded:
Barn Owl reported early, 3 Avocet, 4 Shelduck, 7 Curlew, 4 Oystercatcher, 8 Lapwing, c200 BH Gulls, 6 Mute Swans.
Barn Owl reported early, 3 Avocet, 4 Shelduck, 7 Curlew, 4 Oystercatcher, 8 Lapwing, c200 BH Gulls, 6 Mute Swans.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
4 Oystercatcher at the Moors Pool this morning as per Gert.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
From the Flashes this morning Andy P reports:
Tawny Owl heard from the steps at 0615, Barn Owl at 0725, Green Sand at 0625, 3 Avocet, 14 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 Lapwing, 6 Shelduck, 7 Teal, 3 Mute Swan, c250 BH Gull, 28 LBB Gull, 2 Herring Gull.
Tawny Owl heard from the steps at 0615, Barn Owl at 0725, Green Sand at 0625, 3 Avocet, 14 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 Lapwing, 6 Shelduck, 7 Teal, 3 Mute Swan, c250 BH Gull, 28 LBB Gull, 2 Herring Gull.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Drake Pintail at the Moors Pool as per Alan H - first of the year.
Treecreeper and Chiffchaff along the Salwarpe as per Gert.
Treecreeper and Chiffchaff along the Salwarpe as per Gert.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
From the Flashes Andy P further reports:
Pair of Stonechat at the southern end. 3 Skylark over ploughed field to the east.
Pair of Stonechat at the southern end. 3 Skylark over ploughed field to the east.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
6 Little Egret at the Moors Pool as per Tim; Pintail still present showing from the west side as per Andy A.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
A further 2 Stonechat on the west side of the Moors Pool as per Andy P.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
This new ringed first winter Black-headed Gull TLHU was ringed in the nest at Rybakowka, 40 miles north of Warsaw in the 8th June 2019. There have been no other sightings of this bird. Thanks to Mike for pursuing this with the ringing coordinator.
Last edited:
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
6 Oystercatcher at the Moors Pool this morning as per Carl.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Getting close to the record count Julie which I think is ten from memory
