Coney Meadow and Adjoining Areas (3 Viewers)

[Woodchat]

Was just playing into Mr Stretch's hands! 8-P

No prob, mate - have a good holiday in the Canaries. B

I probably should define the boundaries of 'the patch' though - map below:

It looks like a big area but it is pretty easy to walk around it in a couple of hours. :t:

 

[keithr]

Thanks for the map - love all the watery habitats.
Who does the land belong to - we won't be "chased" off will we

Keith

 

[Brian Stretch]

Was just playing into Mr Stretch's hands! 8-P

ha ha!

'Greater' Grimley has spread further and now encompasses Coney Meadow, Westwood and I've got my eye on those Malvern Hills too - should boost the year list somewhat :t:

Brian

 

[Phil Andrews]

ha ha!

'Greater' Grimley has spread further and now encompasses Coney Meadow, Westwood and I've got my eye on those Malvern Hills too - should boost the year list somewhat!

Brian

You sound like a German chap with a 'tache - next stop Poland?

 

[Brian Stretch]

You sound like a German chap with a 'tache - next stop Poland?

Anything to help the year list along

Brian

 

[Brian Stretch]

No prob, mate - have a good holiday in the Canaries. B

I probably should define the boundaries of 'the patch' though - map below:

It looks like a big area but it is pretty easy to walk around it in a couple of hours. :t:

Thanks for posting that map Dave. Almost provides a link between the Grimley recording area and Westwood Pool. Be interesting to see if there is any interchange of birds between the sites as the spring progresses.

Brian

 

[Woodchat]

Thanks for the map - love all the watery habitats.
Who does the land belong to - we won't be "chased" off will we

Keith

Hi Keith,

The canal, river and the low-lying fields provide a good 'wildlife corridor' - as Brian has hinted - there could effectively be a flyway along the valley linking Grimley with Westwood and even Upton Warren.

I have walked to Hawford from Droitwich (i.e. my house) a couple of times and even to Grimley (via the Bevere locks) at least once - it's not that far - at a reasonable pace you could easily walk it in less than two hours. A really nice selection of habitats along the way. I tend to concentrate mainly on the Droitwich end, however.

As for being 'chased off' - I would recommend sticking to footpaths and bridleways where possible (there are plenty of them) plus the canal towpath and Coney Meadow is open access (apart from the fenced area - clearly signed). If you do want to walk some of the fields, please ask permission from the farmer beforehand. Cheers. :t:

 

[Sy V]

I've taken the liberty of including an OS map showing paths etc...

 

[Woodchat]

Bittern again flew over reeds left of screen at 12 minutes past 6

 

[Woodchat]

The Bittern flew out at 18:16 this evening - directly in front of the viewing screen - and then landed in the top of the reeds where it perched and was in view for a couple of minutes.

Also recorded this weekend were Canada Geese, Grey Heron, 2 Coot, a couple of Snipe, Stock Doves, Kingfisher, Meadow Pipits, Linnets, Grey Wagtails, Nuthatch, Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers, Lesser Redpolls, Siskins, Fieldfares, Redwings and 2 Ravens.

The Pied Wagtail roost contained 80 - 100 birds.

 

[upstarts1979]

The Bittern flew out at 18:16 this evening - directly in front of the viewing screen - and then landed in the top of the reeds where it perched and was in view for a couple of minutes.

Also recorded this weekend were Canada Geese, Grey Heron, 2 Coot, a couple of Snipe, Stock Doves, Kingfisher, Meadow Pipits, Linnets, Grey Wagtails, Nuthatch, Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers, Lesser Redpolls, Siskins, Fieldfares, Redwings and 2 Ravens.

The Pied Wagtail roost contained 80 - 100 birds.

A good few birds seen after the work party ther Dave.
We left at 6pm and the upton bittern hadn't shown. I suppose they will be leaving soon. B

 

[Woodchat]

Andy Warr and Tim Owens watched a Barn Owl hunt over the meadow this evening. By the time I got there it had gone - will give it a go tomorrow evening.

 

[Sy V]

Oh fantastic Dave. A glorious sight I'll bet.

 

[Birder Gladys]

Barn Owl was something special tonight,it flew full length of the reeds first right to left then back along reeds edge in front screen ,alot more noise in the reeds too,ducks,coots,water rail ,reed bunting and snipe saw 4 flying too,female sparrowhawk had a go at pied wags,16 redwings,hopfully bitten tomorrow

 

[Duck_Pond]

Was it still light enough for pics when you saw the barnie?

 

[Woodchat]

Was it still light enough for pics when you saw the barnie?

Pete,

Approximately 18:25 last night when I received the call - it must've been showing a few minutes before then but getting a bit dusky I'm guessing.

 

[Woodchat]

The Bittern showed at about 6:20 pm and the Barn Owl came out ten minutes later - hunting at the back of the reedbed. Barn Owl is a patch tick for me. Thanks to Tim, Andy and Mary.:t:

 

[Duck_Pond]

Thanks - be nice if it hangs around for the light to be available.

 

[Birder Gladys]

tonights report, 8 keen birders (is this a record for coney?)
quite night, cloudy,18.02 bitten flew in front of screen,we then moved down to the Droitwich end of the reed bed 18.20 Barn Owl flew in same direction as last night but this time turning and flying back over the reeds finally going out of sight by the screen quiet sure you would of seen it stood anywhere on higher ground at coney

Bitten now into it 17th day
Barn Owl 3rd night

 

[albional]

Barney and Bittern

tonights report, 8 keen birders (is this a record for coney?)
quite night, cloudy,18.02 bitten flew in front of screen,we then moved down to the Droitwich end of the reed bed 18.20 Barn Owl flew in same direction as last night but this time turning and flying back over the reeds finally going out of sight by the screen quiet sure you would of seen it stood anywhere on higher ground at coney

Bitten now into it 17th day
Barn Owl 3rd night

Thanks for the 'hospitality' you showed to me and the missus last night , always helpful to have local knowledge to hand .

Good to see a Barn Owl, first one for I don't know how long and the wife's first Bittern.

Regards