Birds of Warwickshire (1 Viewer)

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Corn Stubble

I was looking at Corn Stubble and it's attractiveness to certain birds, having observed a local field I have noted.
The removal of the corn at harvest time opens up the ground to sunlight which then activates the seeds in the seed bank, these immediately grow i.e chickweed which leaves provide food for Skylark and Linnet. Other plants grow like Shepard's purse and Field Pansy, they flower and attract insects which again would be good for the birds mentioned and also Meadow Pipit. The flowers seed and then provide more food.
When the farmer ploughs all this is gone, the ploughed field for a short time attracts Corvids and Gulls which eat the insect life and larval stages disturbed by the ploughing.
Also corn stubble provide excellent cover the field mentioned no birds were visible but 28 Skylark, 20 Linnet and 3 Meadow Ppit got up when I walked through.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

13/11/12 Hartshill Hayes picnic area 100 Fieldfare.
Shustoke Reservoir Chiffchaff.

Regards, John

 

[SteveAtkinson]

Hi John, good to see you today.
According to Tame Valley Birding blog the White-Rumped Sandpiper flew into Warwickshire airspace, is that a first for the county?
Regards
Steve

 

[Phil Andrews]

Hi John, good to see you today.
According to Tame Valley Birding blog the White-Rumped Sandpiper flew into Warwickshire airspace, is that a first for the county?
Regards
Steve

Yes - see the Rare and Scarce Birds of Warwickshire thread

 

[SteveAtkinson]

Yes - see the Rare and Scarce Birds of Warwickshire thread

Thanks Phil, that's exciting news. I was there from about 10 until 11:45 watching it , I understand it was later in the day that it flushed and flew over Fishers Mill.
All the best
Steve Atkinson

 

[hughie king]

Thanks Phil, that's exciting news. I was there from about 10 until 11:45 watching it , I understand it was later in the day that it flushed and flew over Fishers Mill.
All the best
Steve Atkinson

Yes. Along with Steve Richards and Pete Hackett. I can confirm the White rumped Sandpiper flew south from the north pit over Fishers Mill and the hump before returning to the island with cormorants on it. Late afternoon.

Hughie.

 

[Phil Andrews]

Cant get there until Saturday; hope it sticks so I can add it to this years Worcs WRS

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

15/11/12 Hartshill Hayes CP Woodcock flushed today St. Lawrences Wood.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

16/11/12 Hartshill Hayes CP Brambling around meadow feeders. Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Woodcock migrant information

http://www.ringwoodcock.net/

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

21/11/12 Hartshill Hayes CP 2 Woodcock over after dark, many years ago a former breeder but no longer ( since a Country Park there are dogs everywhere.)
Hartshill Moorwood 70 Fieldfare heading NE

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

24/11/12 Hartshill Green Sandpiper feeding on the flood water of the River Tame. Regards, John

 

[Kevin Groocock]

Just a note to say that I will no longer be making posts to the Warwickshire Birding website.

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Shustoke 27/11/12

Male Smew morning which flew towards Coton/ KWP Bob Duckhouse. An easily missed roosting female Common Scoter (Paul Hyde).
2 Great Northern Diver ( Matthew Mulvey, John Harris).


Regards, John

 

[Matt Griffiths]

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Anyone interested?

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Coton Roost

In the roost this evening 2 Ad Med Gulls. Alan Dean


Regards, John

 

[The Sunday Birder]

Draycote Roost

The forecast for Saturday looks like it will be bright conditions so I am contemplating having a go at the Draycote Roost.

I presume that once it gets dark, the Country Park closes so is it wise to park elsewhere to prevent being locked in or can you still get out?

Thanks a lot

 

[gareth_blockley]

The forecast for Saturday looks like it will be bright conditions so I am contemplating having a go at the Draycote Roost.

I presume that once it gets dark, the Country Park closes so is it wise to park elsewhere to prevent being locked in or can you still get out?

Thanks a lot

I think when the gate is closed it opens if approached from the inside.

gareth

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

30/11/12 Colder weather moves smaller finches south, Athertone Golfcourse today a group of 70 Siskin and 20 Redpoll sp.

Regards, John

 

[The Sunday Birder]

I think when the gate is closed it opens if approached from the inside.

gareth

Thanks Gareth.