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Sy V · May 16, 2012

As promised; having incorporated the latest data into the older figures (since 4th Mar 12 when the weather station was erected), here are three updated charts...
Wind
Outdoor Temperature
24 Hour Period Rainfall (sorry I've no data for the Dungeon, but I could supply data for the Penthouse)

SJV

forgetfulelephant · May 16, 2012

Bob O. said:
My pics from yesterday. Nothing special but some nice colours.

Two special birds in my opinion Bob. Super shots.

Rob

upstarts1979 · May 16, 2012

Bob O. said:
My pics from yesterday. Nothing special but some nice colours.

getting better Bob..nice kingfisher

Bob O. · May 16, 2012

Rnp

RNP at Slimbridge today. What's the chance of it being OUR bird?

upstarts1979 · May 16, 2012

Bob O. said:
RNP at Slimbridge today. What's the chance of it being OUR bird?

Bob I can't remember when but they also had one before the Upton bird (3rd May). Last year the first bird stayed around for a couple of weeks or more on and off. We didn't know where it was going in the intervening periods, but there is some history between Upton and slimbridge with phalaropes. Our first Wilson's was originally at slimbridge it departed to re-appear at Upton an hour later. The Avocets have also been commuting between Upton and slimbridge this spring or at least there is circumstantial evidence that this was the case.
It would have been nice if the white tailed plover had done the same.

UW82 · May 16, 2012

After the Lord Mayor's show, today's highlights:

FLASHES:

Little Gull (1st S)---------------------Avocet (10)
LRP (6)--------------------------------Pochard (4)
Whitthroat (2)------------------------Common Tern (2)
Linnet (6)-----------------------------Tufted Duck (19)
Shelduck (4)

MOORS:

Common Sand-----------------------LRP
Common Tern (2)-------------------Oystercatcher (2+chick). 3 chicks seen a.m.
Little Grebe--------------------------Mute Swan + 3 chicks
Kingfisher----------------------------Whitethroat (2)
G C Grebe (4)-----------------------Little Gull moved from Flashes mid morning
Tufted Duck (8)---------------------Starling (13 young)

Des.

Phil Andrews · May 16, 2012

Can anyone clarify how many Dunlin were taken by the Peregrine yesterday - reading the posts I got the impression it was two (one at 9am-ish and another late afternoon)?

upstarts1979 · May 16, 2012

Phil Andrews said:
Can anyone clarify how many Dunlin were taken by the Peregrine yesterday - reading the posts I got the impression it was two (one at 9am-ish and another late afternoon)?

Two Phil. The first one was taken but there were still 7 left, so assuming the first bird taken was a dunlin, then there was an extra bird not previously counted thus 8 to start with. A 2nd dunlin was taken at 4.45pm after which only 1 bird remained the other 5 departed with the RNP. Hope that makes sense, a bit convoluted but signifies the largest flock of dunlin for a couple of years or so.

Sy V · May 16, 2012

John

You may may be correct, but the theory I heard for the first attack was that is was more likely an LRP that fell victim.

Sy V · May 16, 2012

upstarts1979 said:
nice shots Sy. I forget to ask you yesterday if you could try and get a sound recording of the Little gull. Never heard that call from this species..its holding territory in front of the hide, sounds like a blackwit.B

It certainly sounds strange, John. The earliest that I can get back down is Saturday (not sure whether AM or PM) but I'll have a crack then, if it's still about.
Failing that, I'm around at home until 0930ish tomorrow (on call so I can't leave the premises) before I go to the NEC. If someone wants to come 'round and borrow the (very basic) kit just shout! I mean it, it'd be my pleasure...

Woodchat · May 16, 2012

Sy V said:
John

You may may be correct, but the theory I heard for the first attack was that is was more likely an LRP that fell victim.

First one definitely a Dunlin not an LRP - have a look at Tracey's photo.

Phil Andrews · May 17, 2012

upstarts1979 said:
Two Phil. The first one was taken but there were still 7 left, so assuming the first bird taken was a dunlin, then there was an extra bird not previously counted thus 8 to start with. A 2nd dunlin was taken at 4.45pm after which only 1 bird remained the other 5 departed with the RNP. Hope that makes sense, a bit convoluted but signifies the largest flock of dunlin for a couple of years or so.

Thanks for the clarification John - 8 birds would be the largest count of Dunlin since 17 were at the Flashes on the 15th May 2009.

rollingthunder · May 17, 2012

Have the Avocets consumated yet? Slimbridge has a pair with 2 young - first breeding record for the County! I suppose Gloucestershire is classed as 'non-coastal' as the Severn, even there is still 'just a river'........

Laurie:t:

Woodchat · May 17, 2012

Female Marsh Harrier just flew low over flashes heading towards Moors

Woodchat · May 17, 2012

Cuckoo singing from ed res

Woodchat · May 17, 2012

Female marsh harrier just circled over moors pool putting all the gulls up. It gained height then drifted south. It's a very distinctive bird with a couple of central retrices missing.

Gert Corfield · May 17, 2012

Woodchat said:
Female marsh harrier just circled over moors pool putting all the gulls up. It gained height then drifted south. It's a very distinctive bird with a couple of central retrices missing.

Nice one Dave - my bogey bird for Upton! One day:-C

Gert Corfield · May 17, 2012

The Red Necked Phalarope was at Slimbridge again today. I was sent a photo of it via Twitter as per the attached. Anyone hazard a guess if this is 'our' bird??

Woodchat · May 17, 2012

Gertatron said:
The Red Necked Phalarope was at Slimbridge again today. I was sent a photo of it via Twitter as per the attached. Anyone hazard a guess if this is 'our' bird??

Time for Sy to put his stereoscope to the test, perhaps. :-O:-O

upstarts1979 · May 17, 2012

Gertatron said:
The Red Necked Phalarope was at Slimbridge again today. I was sent a photo of it via Twitter as per the attached. Anyone hazard a guess if this is 'our' bird??

Hi Gert
I would say a different bird. Although we haven't got exactly the same angle shots, the slimbridge bird shows a more extensive amount of red on the side of the throat, the red smudge on the side of the breast has more white behind it on the slimbridge bird. Our bird also shows two grey lines in front of the red smudge on the side of its breast.

John

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