midlands birder
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Same Woodwolf. Had Spotted Flycatcher on patch this morning. Believe it or not, the first for 3+ years! Migrants going through now, get scanning those hedges folks!
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Birding in Worcestershire (1 Viewer)
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steve_zodiac
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Walton hill on 22.8.13.......6.30pm-8.30pm
Kestrel 2
Rook 2 (rare on the summit)
House Martin 50+
Swallow 30+
Redpoll 4
Whitethroat 3
Chiffchaff 2
Linnet 20+
GS Woodpecker 1
Kestrel 2
Rook 2 (rare on the summit)
House Martin 50+
Swallow 30+
Redpoll 4
Whitethroat 3
Chiffchaff 2
Linnet 20+
GS Woodpecker 1
steve_zodiac
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Walton hill 26.8.13 11am-12.45pm
300+ Swallows continually moving south-east across the hills
1 Raven
1 Buzzard
2 Kestrel
1 Green Woodpecker
1 Nuthatch
5 Whitethroat
8 Chiffchaff
plus usual passerines
300+ Swallows continually moving south-east across the hills
1 Raven
1 Buzzard
2 Kestrel
1 Green Woodpecker
1 Nuthatch
5 Whitethroat
8 Chiffchaff
plus usual passerines
steve_zodiac
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Walton hill.....27.8.13.....9.45am-11.15am
3 Redstarts
6 Willow Warblers
1 Tree Pipit
1 Wheatear
20 Chiffchaffs
4 Whitethroats
30+Swallows
20+ House Martins
3 Kestrels
2 Buzzards
1 Raven
3 Green Woodpeckers
2 GS Woodpeckers
1 Nuthatch
3 Pied Wagtails
3 Redstarts
6 Willow Warblers
1 Tree Pipit
1 Wheatear
20 Chiffchaffs
4 Whitethroats
30+Swallows
20+ House Martins
3 Kestrels
2 Buzzards
1 Raven
3 Green Woodpeckers
2 GS Woodpeckers
1 Nuthatch
3 Pied Wagtails
steve_zodiac
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Walton hill.....Wed 28.8.13.......6.30am-9am
Low cloud cover, much quieter today
10 Whitethroats
2 Blackcaps
22 Chiffchaffs
34 Swallows
2 Buzzards
1 Kestrel
3 Jays
1 GS Woodpecker
1 Green Woodpecker
Low cloud cover, much quieter today
10 Whitethroats
2 Blackcaps
22 Chiffchaffs
34 Swallows
2 Buzzards
1 Kestrel
3 Jays
1 GS Woodpecker
1 Green Woodpecker
steve_zodiac
Well-known member
Walton hill Sun 1/9/13....6pm-8pm, light SW breeze.
6 Swallows
4 House Martins
1 Raven
1 Whitethroat
5 Chiffchaffs
1 Herring Gull flew NW
2 Kestrels
6 Swallows
4 House Martins
1 Raven
1 Whitethroat
5 Chiffchaffs
1 Herring Gull flew NW
2 Kestrels
Matt Griffiths
ad. ♂ Blackcap
How can the involvement of young birders with the West Midland Bird Club (and other bird clubs) be increased?
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=2816975
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=2816975
steve_zodiac
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7/9/13....Walton hill
150 Swallows/House Martins (SE over the hills)
3 Buzzards
1 Kestrel
1 Sparrowhawk
1 Raven
7 Chiffchaffs
1 Willow Warbler
1 GS Woodpecker
150 Swallows/House Martins (SE over the hills)
3 Buzzards
1 Kestrel
1 Sparrowhawk
1 Raven
7 Chiffchaffs
1 Willow Warbler
1 GS Woodpecker
Joeturner11
Sport/Wildlife Photographer
Joeturner11
Sport/Wildlife Photographer
Thanks Keith and they were on the exit of Dowles brook going out onto the river
Luckily light was brill oPaul Rhodes
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Worcestershire Birding Thread
It strikes me that this thread is very under-used and I am a good example of this !. In the absence of Brian's service, which now only provides headline updates via the web-site and Twitter when Brian is available,this thread would seem to offer a good site to bring birders up to date with birds in locations other than the well watched sites i.e. Upton and Grimley. The thread seems to me ideal for the posting of bird movements,arrival and departure dates and for the less common species in Worcestershire. I am aware that since the demise of Brian's service, many birders feel that it is a waste of time posting records of scarce migrants,this seems a real pity plus the non-reporting of such birds will not in my opinion, stimulate bird watchers to go out and find their own birds. At present there are vestiges of the old grapevine coming back into play which is fine, but not a real substitute for a more general broadcasting of news/interesting sitings. As smart phones are now becoming the norm accessing this thread and being able to update it from the field makes the use of this thread an extremely useful resource.However,it needs all Worcestershire readers of the Forum to make the effort to contribute to and use this thread. What do others think?
It strikes me that this thread is very under-used and I am a good example of this !. In the absence of Brian's service, which now only provides headline updates via the web-site and Twitter when Brian is available,this thread would seem to offer a good site to bring birders up to date with birds in locations other than the well watched sites i.e. Upton and Grimley. The thread seems to me ideal for the posting of bird movements,arrival and departure dates and for the less common species in Worcestershire. I am aware that since the demise of Brian's service, many birders feel that it is a waste of time posting records of scarce migrants,this seems a real pity plus the non-reporting of such birds will not in my opinion, stimulate bird watchers to go out and find their own birds. At present there are vestiges of the old grapevine coming back into play which is fine, but not a real substitute for a more general broadcasting of news/interesting sitings. As smart phones are now becoming the norm accessing this thread and being able to update it from the field makes the use of this thread an extremely useful resource.However,it needs all Worcestershire readers of the Forum to make the effort to contribute to and use this thread. What do others think?
richarddavis30
Well-known member
Seems to me that you have hit the nail on the head for this whole website/forum. Not just this thread. What better way to get birders out there ticking off those birds each year, than all of ours eyes and ears helping each other out.
This also helps those beginners that like myself are not sure what all the birds are yet, it gives us an idea of the sorts of birds we might find on different patches so when we research them, we can be more accurate with correct findings. A big WIN WIN all around I think.
Together we help each other and help keep a track of where birds are regularly being found. I am sure the likes of the RSPB and other bird tracking societies will read these forums to see what others are finding out there.
BB
This also helps those beginners that like myself are not sure what all the birds are yet, it gives us an idea of the sorts of birds we might find on different patches so when we research them, we can be more accurate with correct findings. A big WIN WIN all around I think.
Together we help each other and help keep a track of where birds are regularly being found. I am sure the likes of the RSPB and other bird tracking societies will read these forums to see what others are finding out there.
B
B Paul Rhodes
Well-known member
Seems to me that you have hit the nail on the head for this whole website/forum. Not just this thread. What better way to get birders out there ticking off those birds each year, than all of ours eyes and ears helping each other out.
This also helps those beginners that like myself are not sure what all the birds are yet, it gives us an idea of the sorts of birds we might find on different patches so when we research them, we can be more accurate with correct findings. A big WIN WIN all around I think.
Together we help each other and help keep a track of where birds are regularly being found. I am sure the likes of the RSPB and other bird tracking societies will read these forums to see what others are finding out there.
B
Definitely Richard, County wide movements and weather related movements are often missed from the headlines these indicators often lead to picking up real rarities, sharing sightings from Worcestershire as a whole is just the start of this process.
Brian Stretch
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The Worcester Birding website has now been updated here with sightings for the past week. Looks like it has been quiet while I was away!
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Andy Warr had a probable White-rumped Sandpiper or Baird’s Sandpiper at Bredon's Hardwick main pit late afternoon today - distant on mud at south end but then flushed by a fisherman and flew off west with Lapwings and didnt return - well worth keeping an eye out for! :t:
Brian Stretch
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Red-necked Grebe at Westwood Pool
A Red-necked Grebe was found at Westwood Pool by Wayne Dutton this morning. This has become a rare bird in the county and is the first record since 2008.
If the bird is still present access will be available from 5pm today: access off Westwood Way along main drive and turn left through pool entrance gate to car park; please follow on-site instructions.
Updates will be available via the details below.
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A Red-necked Grebe was found at Westwood Pool by Wayne Dutton this morning. This has become a rare bird in the county and is the first record since 2008.
If the bird is still present access will be available from 5pm today: access off Westwood Way along main drive and turn left through pool entrance gate to car park; please follow on-site instructions.
Updates will be available via the details below.
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Brian Stretch
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A little more info here.
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