Coney Meadow and Adjoining Areas (14 Viewers)

[Woodchat]

A few other birds seen this morning - including 2 Ravens and a Kingfisher.

A Hare was in a stubble field just north west of Salwarpe village

 

[Woodchat]

A Hobby circling overhead among hirundines between Salwarpe and Ladywood this morning.
A female type Yellow Wagtail feeding with Pieds around the feet of the cows near the green barn
2 female type Redstarts between Ladywood and New Mill.
4 Willow Warblers in various areas near Salwarpe
12 Mistle Thrushes near High Park
Cetti's Warbler
Raven
Common Whitethroat
Sparrowhawk

2 Hares near Mayhouse Cottages

 

[Woodchat]

Wheatear near the green barn Ladywood

 

[Woodchat]

3 Redstarts this morning - 1 between Ladywood and New Mill, 1 along the towpath between Salwarpe and Ladywood and another along the bridleway between Salwarpe and Hiģh Park.
3+ Ravens
Kestrel
Common Whitethroats, Reed Warblers, Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs

2 Hares near Salwarpe village

 

[Woodchat]

A much later walk this morning (didn't set out till 11) but still good so far:

4 Whichats along the fence-line between Salwarpe and Ladywood - probably an individual record count for the patch. Mainly seen near the Thistle patch but can go missing for periods
1 Wheatear still near the Green Barn
Washed out male Redstart just down the slope from there along the hedgerow
1 Spotted Flycatcher Coney Meadow
Kingfisher along the river at Salwarpe
Cetti's Warbler
Kestrel

 

[Woodchat]

Another Redstart (fem) along the bridleway near Salwarpe village just now

 

[Woodchat]

At least 3 Whinchats still present - initially along the fence line then moved into the centre of the sheep field, perching on docks and much harder to pick up.
Good numbers of Warblers around in various places, including Willow Warbler and lots of Common Whitethroats.
Swallows and House Martins feeding low down in the drizzle.

 

[Woodchat]

2 Yellow Wagtails amongst cattle near the green barn near Ladywood.
Whinchat perched in bushes along the canal eating Elderberries and even pecking at apples - never seen that before! Another Whinchat perched among the thistles. On my return, 2 were perched on the fence-line.
Lesser Whitethroat
Common Whitethroats and Blackcaps
Rain stopped play at the moment - currently sheltering under a hawthorn.

 

[Woodchat]

Another good morning on the patch:

4 Spotted Flycatchers on hedges north of Salwarpe village
3 Whinchats between Salwarpe and Ladywood
2 Yellow Wagtails near the green barn near Ladywood amongst cows.
2 Common Redstarts - 1 at the bottom of the slope near the green barn and another between Ladywood and New Mill
2 Willow Warblers
5 Yellowhammers near Salwarpe
Common Whitethroats
Reed Warblers, Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs
Kingfisher
2 Ravens
Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and Buzzards
Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers

 

[Phil Andrews]

Another good morning on the patch:

4 Spotted Flycatchers on hedges north of Salwarpe village
3 Whinchats between Salwarpe and Ladywood
2 Yellow Wagtails near the green barn near Ladywood amongst cows.
2 Common Redstarts - 1 at the bottom of the slope near the green barn and another between Ladywood and New Mill
2 Willow Warblers
5 Yellowhammers near Salwarpe
Common Whitethroats
Reed Warblers, Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs
Kingfisher
2 Ravens
Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and Buzzards
Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers

A very full list Dave 👍

 

[regor]

This was calmly sunning itself on a log in the canal just west of Salwarpe. Any ideas of the species and have they been seen here before. I assume it's not particularly good news! Photo taken on phone at max zoom so not the best...

 

[Phil Andrews]

This was calmly sunning itself on a log in the canal just west of Salwarpe. Any ideas of the species and have they been seen here before. I assume it's not particularly good news! Photo taken on phone at max zoom so not the best...

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A Slider species - either Yellow-bellied or Pond

 

[Woodchat]

The Yellow-bellied Terrapin (Slider) has been present for several years and photos of it have featured on this thread a few times. Last time I saw it was a few days ago, just west of Salwarpe on its favourite stump👍

 

[regor]

Thanks Phil and Woodchat. Good to know what species it is.

 

[Woodchat]

2 Yellow Wagtails near the green barn feeding with Pied Wagtails amongst the cattle again
1 female Redstart between Ladywood and New Mill
3 Whinchats along the fence-line on the way back (though none seen first thing)
4 Yellowhammers near Salwarpe
Nuthatch
Coal Tit
Raven

 

[Woodchat]

3 Whinchats between Salwarpe and Ladywood again this morning.
Yellow Wagtail over near there
Little Egret Porter's Mill
3 eclipse Mandarins over near Hawford fishing pools
2 Willow Warblers
Cetti's Warblers
Kingfisher
Ravens
3 Yellowhammers over Coney Meadow
Kestrel
Sparrowhawks
Buzzards

 

[Woodchat]

A Common Snipe just flew from Coney reedbed - my first of the autumn.
3 Whinchats still present between Salwarpe and Ladywood
1 Common Redstart down the slope from the green barn
2 Ravens
Common Whitethroat
Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs
Reed Warblers

 

[Birder Gladys]

Not the most exciting walk, highlights were Mallard, green woodpecker. Until 2 Little Egret flew up the canal north.

 

[Woodchat]

2 or 3 Little Egrets seen today - 1 near Coney Meadow, 1 over New Mill and, possibly the same between Salwarpe and Ladywood.
1 female Common Redstart down the slope near the green barn.
Common Whitethroats

 

[Woodchat]

Bang on cue - 2 Meadow Pipits over near Salwarpe just now.
Common Redstart (f) still - same place as yesterday
Little Egret near New Mill
1 Greylag with c 40 Canadas overhead
2 Cetti's Warblers
Reed Warblers
Swallows and House Martins
Raven
Grey Heron

Hare