Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Garden Warbler along the east track of the Moors Pool as per Des.
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
First summer Med Gull again at the Flashes as per Andy P.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
John - will access be possible to the education reserve for next Saturday's Spring All-Day Birdwatch (5th May)?
upstarts1979
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I will speak to Mark at Aztec and hopefully he will let us👍👍
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Has anyone noted the regular returning ringed Avocet sporting white 64 this spring?
Gert Corfield
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Moors this evening. 50+ Swallow & House Martin, Common Sandpiper, Willow Warbler, noticeable increase in count of chuntering Reed Warbler, Whitethroat North Moors, 4 Common Tern highlights
UW82
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UW82
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Today's highlights:
MOORS/N MOORS*
Common Sand (2)---------Dunlin (1). Came in after heavy rain.
Lapwing (4)----------------Oystercatcher (4)
LRP (1)---------------------Common Tern (3)
Shoveler (8)----------------Gadwall (6)
Shelduck (2)---------------Tufted Duck (84)
Little Grebe (6)------------Swift (2)
Kestrel*--------------------Water Rail*
Cetti's Warbler (2) (1)*---Lesser Whitethroat
Willow Warbler (2)--------Garden Warbler. Seen and heard in trees near Lifestyles.
Herring Gull (2ad)
FLASHES/HEN POOL*
Lapwing (8)----------------Avocet (31). Including bird with white ring numbered 64 + metal ring.
LRP (5)---------------------Oystercatcher (2)
Common Sand (2)---------Med Gull (2nd cal year)
Shelduck (2)---------------Shoveler (2)
Teal (m)--------------------Gadwall (m)
Skylark---------------------Cetti's Warbler*
Lesser Whitethroat singing near main hide but could possibly have been the bird heard near the Sailing Centre.
Des.
MOORS/N MOORS*
Common Sand (2)---------Dunlin (1). Came in after heavy rain.
Lapwing (4)----------------Oystercatcher (4)
LRP (1)---------------------Common Tern (3)
Shoveler (8)----------------Gadwall (6)
Shelduck (2)---------------Tufted Duck (84)
Little Grebe (6)------------Swift (2)
Kestrel*--------------------Water Rail*
Cetti's Warbler (2) (1)*---Lesser Whitethroat
Willow Warbler (2)--------Garden Warbler. Seen and heard in trees near Lifestyles.
Herring Gull (2ad)
FLASHES/HEN POOL*
Lapwing (8)----------------Avocet (31). Including bird with white ring numbered 64 + metal ring.
LRP (5)---------------------Oystercatcher (2)
Common Sand (2)---------Med Gull (2nd cal year)
Shelduck (2)---------------Shoveler (2)
Teal (m)--------------------Gadwall (m)
Skylark---------------------Cetti's Warbler*
Lesser Whitethroat singing near main hide but could possibly have been the bird heard near the Sailing Centre.
Des.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Three Whimbrel at the Moors Pool and an Arctic Tern through early morning as per Clive Lee.
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
3 Whimbrel still at Moors Pool as per Alan Giles.
Spoonbill Finder
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Arctic Terns at Upton Warren
At around about 4.15 yesterday afternoon I was sitting in my car overlooking the Sailing Pool during a heavy shower. I'd been watching 2 Common Terns in flight, when suddenly 2 more Terns appeared. They seemed different somehow to the Common Terns, with a much cleaner wing pattern and redder bills. I immediately thought "Arctic Terns".
I phoned Des Jennings who was on the reserve or nearabouts and informed him that I had a couple of what I was confident were Arctic Terns. Unfortunately, by the time Des and the Wednesday crew arrived the birds had flown through and only the 2 Common Terns remained. One of the crew did say that they had briefly seen 4 Terns on getting out of the car, but had been unable to positively id them.
There had been 3 Common Terns present at the Moors Pool earlier, which were still there later that evening. I therefore thought that a couple of these might have commuted over to the Sailing Pool. In retrospect I don't think this was right and, having looked through some pictures of Arctic Terns in flight this morning, I am more than ever convinced that these 2 birds were indeed Arctic Terns.
The wings were too clean-cut to be Common Terns and all the primaries appeared to be translucent with a neat distinct bar at the wing tip. The bill on one of the birds that flew straight towards me was blood red in colour. The tail streamers were also longer and less fanned out than on the other 2 Terns. In fact the overall jizz of the birds just screamed out "Arctic Tern". Even the briefness of their stay (between 5 & 10 minutes) would suggest that they were Arctic Terns.
My apologies for the delay in sending this information but I just had to be sure in my own mind that I was making the right call.
At around about 4.15 yesterday afternoon I was sitting in my car overlooking the Sailing Pool during a heavy shower. I'd been watching 2 Common Terns in flight, when suddenly 2 more Terns appeared. They seemed different somehow to the Common Terns, with a much cleaner wing pattern and redder bills. I immediately thought "Arctic Terns".
I phoned Des Jennings who was on the reserve or nearabouts and informed him that I had a couple of what I was confident were Arctic Terns. Unfortunately, by the time Des and the Wednesday crew arrived the birds had flown through and only the 2 Common Terns remained. One of the crew did say that they had briefly seen 4 Terns on getting out of the car, but had been unable to positively id them.
There had been 3 Common Terns present at the Moors Pool earlier, which were still there later that evening. I therefore thought that a couple of these might have commuted over to the Sailing Pool. In retrospect I don't think this was right and, having looked through some pictures of Arctic Terns in flight this morning, I am more than ever convinced that these 2 birds were indeed Arctic Terns.
The wings were too clean-cut to be Common Terns and all the primaries appeared to be translucent with a neat distinct bar at the wing tip. The bill on one of the birds that flew straight towards me was blood red in colour. The tail streamers were also longer and less fanned out than on the other 2 Terns. In fact the overall jizz of the birds just screamed out "Arctic Tern". Even the briefness of their stay (between 5 & 10 minutes) would suggest that they were Arctic Terns.
My apologies for the delay in sending this information but I just had to be sure in my own mind that I was making the right call.
upstarts1979
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Another WHIMBREL now at FLASHES per Phil Wood thats7since Sunday...and still not seen 1:-C
forgetfulelephant
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Hi John, Countrywide Stores (Stoke Prior & Upton) are closing down & have a big discounts sale on now, 30-50% I think. So could be a cheaper source of birdfood possibly. I did have a discount card which I left with Paul M I think as well though they may not honour that given the circumstances. Reserves looking superb with all the work! :t:
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
1 Whimbrel at the Moors Pool still late afternoon then flew north at 5:15pm as per Dave J.
upstarts1979
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Hi Rob.. Thanks for that info ..at present we are getting cost price food from the Trust that has been supplied by Vine House Farm suppliers.
Thanks for the kind words about reserve the Volunteers are doing great work and I know they would appreciate that from you... Hope you are well and see you at the reserve soon. :t:john
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Dunlin at the Moors Pool this evening as per Tim O.
6 Common Terns reported during the day.
A third Lapwing chick had been added to the brood at the Flashes as per Phil W.
6 Common Terns reported during the day.
A third Lapwing chick had been added to the brood at the Flashes as per Phil W.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Tomorrow looks the most promising day for movement of the forthcoming few days with easterly winds and persistent rain - there could be ample reward for anyone who braves the conditions. At the weekend the wind switches around to the North......
Birder Gladys
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
First summer Med Gull at the Flashes early morning as per Andy P.
Dunlin at the Moors Pool as per Andy A.
Dunlin at the Moors Pool as per Andy A.
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rollingthunder
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Popped in for a couple of hours or so ystda afternoon after Grimley - quiet but pleasant enough with brighter and less breezier conditions from the morning.
On the Moors causeway there was 4/5 Blackcaps in a Blackthorn thicket all singing loudly and chasing each other at the same time with a bemused male Bullfinch looking on.....Meanwhile over on the Flashes there were Whimbrel, Med Gull and Common Sand - 1 of each.
I overheard a conversation with regard to an entry in the log book over the Gull 'problem' - is there one? Do they predate on eggs and young of other species? Having worked on sites with Gull colonies i can't say i noticed much from BHG's more so from the larger spp particularly with regard to Terns of which the BHG's were added protection. Where else is there much in the way of these away from reserves or the coast these days? I am old enough to remember Worfield Bog and made annual visits specifically to see it. The colony of these marsh gulls has long gone for whatever reason but a number of locals regarded them as a past because there 'was too many of them'! Hardly a scientific appraisal - the Passenger Pigeon was once considered a pest be careful what you wish for.....
A few shots from ystda.
Laurie:t:
On the Moors causeway there was 4/5 Blackcaps in a Blackthorn thicket all singing loudly and chasing each other at the same time with a bemused male Bullfinch looking on.....Meanwhile over on the Flashes there were Whimbrel, Med Gull and Common Sand - 1 of each.
I overheard a conversation with regard to an entry in the log book over the Gull 'problem' - is there one? Do they predate on eggs and young of other species? Having worked on sites with Gull colonies i can't say i noticed much from BHG's more so from the larger spp particularly with regard to Terns of which the BHG's were added protection. Where else is there much in the way of these away from reserves or the coast these days? I am old enough to remember Worfield Bog and made annual visits specifically to see it. The colony of these marsh gulls has long gone for whatever reason but a number of locals regarded them as a past because there 'was too many of them'! Hardly a scientific appraisal - the Passenger Pigeon was once considered a pest be careful what you wish for.....
A few shots from ystda.
Laurie:t:
