Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Des now has an Arctic Tern at the Sailing Pool
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Brian Stretch
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How's the comparison list coming along Phil?
There was some speculation at Grimley last night that the task had been handed over to Sir John Chilcot
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
How's the comparison list coming along Phil?
There was some speculation at Grimley last night that the task had been handed over to Sir John Chilcot
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Worcester Birding
Just waiting for Kevin to provide his returns for Clayhanger / Stubbers Gree et al - maybe tonight?
upstarts1979
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Black terns still present at 4pm Spike has just seen them:t:
upstarts1979
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Aztec Sailing Centre Open Day 10am - 4pm
This Saturday AZTEC have a free open day.
There will be plenty of people around. The car park will be full. To any early rising Birders - I will open the overspill car park on left side. Any birders later in the day things might be chaotic so park at Moors.
There will also be FREE access to the Reserve between these times.
The Trust will have a stall on site and will involved in the day. They will be taking people on to the Flashes at 11 am - 11.45 am and again at 2pm - 2.4pm. I will be in the hide to show them the birds in the morning. If someone would like to assist during these times let me know.
Sorry for any inconvenience, but this is hopefully the start of more interaction with the Trust and AZTEC. This could benefit us all in the future. Maybe the Education Reserve could come under our management. ....who knows:t:
B John
This Saturday AZTEC have a free open day.
There will be plenty of people around. The car park will be full. To any early rising Birders - I will open the overspill car park on left side. Any birders later in the day things might be chaotic so park at Moors.
There will also be FREE access to the Reserve between these times.
The Trust will have a stall on site and will involved in the day. They will be taking people on to the Flashes at 11 am - 11.45 am and again at 2pm - 2.4pm. I will be in the hide to show them the birds in the morning. If someone would like to assist during these times let me know.
Sorry for any inconvenience, but this is hopefully the start of more interaction with the Trust and AZTEC. This could benefit us all in the future. Maybe the Education Reserve could come under our management. ....who knows:t:
B
JohnAttachments
Peregrine Trousers
Returning birder after 30 years of hard graft
Another day...another bird...today's Black Terns were a welcome addition to Monday's Grey Plover and Tuesday's Greenshanks....wonder what tomorrow will bring?...white-winged black tern maybe...:t:
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
I was casting an envious eye on the pair of Caspian Tern down river at Portbury ...
Whilst there is no rain forecast tomorrow conditions remain favourable - the wind is ENE or NE with temperatures climbing to a pleasant 21C. There are still a lot as displaced terns and waders inland that will be looking to re-orientated themselves in the next 48 hours.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
The Spring All-Dayer (7th May) saw a new colour-ringed Black-headed Gull encountered at the Flashes - a first year bird with orange "284A" on its right leg.
This bird was ringed in the nest on the 18th June 2015 at Blashford Lakes near Ringwood at the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire. The only other sighting of the bird came from Galway in Ireland on the 18th March 2016.
This bird was ringed in the nest on the 18th June 2015 at Blashford Lakes near Ringwood at the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire. The only other sighting of the bird came from Galway in Ireland on the 18th March 2016.
wheatearlp
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This Saturday AZTEC have a free open day.
There will be plenty of people around. The car park will be full. To any early rising Birders - I will open the overspill car park on left side. Any birders later in the day things might be chaotic so park at Moors.
There will also be FREE access to the Reserve between these times.
The Trust will have a stall on site and will involved in the day. They will be taking people on to the Flashes at 11 am - 11.45 am and again at 2pm - 2.4pm. I will be in the hide to show them the birds in the morning. If someone would like to assist during these times let me know.
Sorry for any inconvenience, but this is hopefully the start of more interaction with the Trust and AZTEC. This could benefit us all in the future. Maybe the Education Reserve could come under our management. ....who knows:t:
B
That four minute visit starting at 2pm could be productive
wheatearlp
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Another impromptu visit this evening, this time to connect with the seven Black Terns at the Moors Pool. A shameful example of tick and run |<|
UW82
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Today's highlights:
MOORS:
Black Tern (7)------------------Arctic Tern @ 12.50 before flying north after a few minutes.
Dunlin (2)-----------------------LRP
Common Sand------------------Oystercatcher (2)
Common Tern (10)-------------Shelduck (3)
Med Gull/B H Gull---------------Shoveler (2m)
Gadwall (3m)-------------------Garden Warbler
Goldcrest-----------------------Water Rail
Tufted Duck (32)---------------G C Grebe (2)
FLASHES:
Dunlin (7)----------------------Ringed Plover briefly a.m. (Andy P)
Common Sand-----------------Avocet (32) 5 sitting
Lapwing chicks 3:3:3:1--------Oystercatcher (2)
Hobby--------------------------Med Gull (1s)
Shelduck (5)-------------------Tufted Duck (72)
Gadwall (2m)-------------------Shoveler (2m)
Cetti's Warbler------------------L Whitethroat
Commic Terns (8) flying high in an easterly direction this evening.
SAILING POOL:
Common Tern (max 14)--------Arctic Tern @2.50 and still present until swimming got underway this evening.
Swift (20)-----------------------Tufted Duck (11)
G C Grebe (2)
Des.
MOORS:
Black Tern (7)------------------Arctic Tern @ 12.50 before flying north after a few minutes.
Dunlin (2)-----------------------LRP
Common Sand------------------Oystercatcher (2)
Common Tern (10)-------------Shelduck (3)
Med Gull/B H Gull---------------Shoveler (2m)
Gadwall (3m)-------------------Garden Warbler
Goldcrest-----------------------Water Rail
Tufted Duck (32)---------------G C Grebe (2)
FLASHES:
Dunlin (7)----------------------Ringed Plover briefly a.m. (Andy P)
Common Sand-----------------Avocet (32) 5 sitting
Lapwing chicks 3:3:3:1--------Oystercatcher (2)
Hobby--------------------------Med Gull (1s)
Shelduck (5)-------------------Tufted Duck (72)
Gadwall (2m)-------------------Shoveler (2m)
Cetti's Warbler------------------L Whitethroat
Commic Terns (8) flying high in an easterly direction this evening.
SAILING POOL:
Common Tern (max 14)--------Arctic Tern @2.50 and still present until swimming got underway this evening.
Swift (20)-----------------------Tufted Duck (11)
G C Grebe (2)
Des.
upstarts1979
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That four minute visit starting at 2pm could be productive
It only takes a minute Girl...as the song goes8-P
UW82
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I saw you running Mike, with a notebook in one hand and a pen in the other. Shameful!!
Des.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
6 Black Terns on the Moors Pool early morning then flew south at 6am as per Andy Ambrose
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Now 11 Black Terns on the Sailing Pool as per Andy Pitt
wheatearlp
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To be fair it was more 'tick & amble' |:d| I don't tend to run much these days!
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
This evening there are 3 Black Terns on the Moors Pool and 1 on the Sailing Pool as per Steve Whitehouse (via JTB). No idea if these are new birds or the remnants of this morning's flock of 11 birds.
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
3 Black Terns still late evening at the Moors Pool as per Hughie King
Janner Falcon!
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Male wheatear in front of Avocet hide briefly 16:00. Not enough time to get a picture. Literally 'blew in and blew out' in the strong breeze.
Margaret
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