Shorelark in Birmingham (1 Viewer)

xFritzx

Green Birder

• Oct 20, 2006

• #1

Yesterday i was lucky enough to spot a shorelark at Edgbaston Reservoir. It was on its own, milling around with lots of larger birds like crows, geese and ducks. i had no idea that i could see one this far inland, yet alone in such an urban area. i guess this is my best find yet.

 

Swift

Well-known member

• Oct 20, 2006

• #2

That is an excellent find , don't forget to send the details to the county recorder.

 

Tim Hall

Worcestershire County Cricket in Exile

• Oct 20, 2006

• #3

Have you reported to Birdguides etc, so that others may share your good fortune? (assuming the bird is still present, not on private property etc)

 

Reader

Well-known member

• Oct 20, 2006

• #4

That has to be reported to the County recorder and to Birdguides or RBA. That is an important bird for the area.

I did get to see one at Chasewater a few years ago (late 90's I think) and that fetched quite a few birders to the site to watch the bird.

Whereabouts was it on the reservoir. By the old ballroom or further around.

Well done on spotting a local rarity.

John

 

xFritzx

Green Birder

• Oct 20, 2006

• #5

cheers guys, im quite chuffed.

i wrote to the county reporter immeadiately, but heard nothing back. ill get onto the others now. the reservoir has a large car park and can easily accommodate a larger group of birders. plus, i live right around the corner!

 

Reader

Well-known member

• Oct 20, 2006

• #6

spargeltarzan said:

cheers guys, im quite chuffed.

i wrote to the county reporter immeadiately, but heard nothing back. ill get onto the others now. the reservoir has a large car park and can easily accommodate a larger group of birders. plus, i live right around the corner!

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I know it well. I lived in Birmingham for 58 years, plus I used to go fishing there (and also spend the odd night at the old Ballroom).

It doesn't usually pull in a rarity but on the odd occasion it does. Possibly under reported as it possibly is an underwatched site because of how busy the place is.

John