Leicestershire and Rutland Birding/Local Patches (1 Viewer)

[davidearlgray]

I wonder just how many/few GW Egrets are around in the county - it would be nice to get simultaneous sightings of two just to prove there's more than one bird involved (none seen in the Croft area this morning)

Adey there is probably two birds around in Vc55, but I think the one around the Upper Soar Valley it probably a returning bird which has been seen at Cossington, NW Leics and even Saddington Resv over the last three years?

Cheers,
Dave :t:

 

[davidearlgray]

Interesting large gull on Lagoon IV looked to be a Caspian x Herring hybrid.

Steve[/QUOTE]

So how rare would that species be in this country steve?!
But seriously I think this opens a whole can of worms of what really is a Caspian Gull?!

Cheers,
Dave.

 

[davidearlgray]

Update at Cossington Meadows:16th November 2009.
Myself, Pete Jessop and Jerry Griffiths saw 3 Short-eared Owls over the Swan meadow and the Moor, 3 Little Owls were heared calling in the general area and I had 1 Barn Owl hunting over Wood Meadow as I walked back to car near the reserve entrance.
Cheers,
Dave.

 

[Adey Baker]

Adey there is probably two birds around in Vc55, but I think the one around the Upper Soar Valley it probably a returning bird which has been seen at Cossington, NW Leics and even Saddington Resv over the last three years?

Cheers,
Dave :t:

Not to mention Sheepy Magna/Parva as well. Considering how big and white they are, I wonder where they hide away for the majority of the time when they're not reported.

 

[Steve Lister]

But seriously I think this opens a whole can of worms of what really is a Caspian Gull?!

Cheers,
Dave.

Exactly. The records committee has put Caspian Gull back on the description list as from January 2010 and would welcome details or photographs of any 2009 birds.
The November Grebe contains an article covering the subject, as I am sure you will know.

Steve

 

[Steve Lister]

I wonder just how many/few GW Egrets are around in the county - it would be nice to get simultaneous sightings of two just to prove there's more than one bird involved (none seen in the Croft area this morning)

The county records committee will attempt to analyse all sightings alongside those from adjacent counties to try and interpret all the reports as correctly as possible.
It is difficult to identify individual GWEgrets as they don't tend to vary very much and some of the descriptions received are no more than 'large white heron with yellow bill'.
I have received nothing at all by way of a description on the September Saddington bird by the way.

Steve

 

[Adey Baker]

It is difficult to identify individual GWEgrets as they don't tend to vary very much and some of the descriptions received are no more than 'large white heron with yellow bill'.


Steve

I can't offer much more than that on the Croft/Narborough bird, either. There was no way we could get any closer without disturbing the bird (or trespassing!) to obtain a detailed view or better photos. You can paste the above description onto a report form if you like to save making one out and attach the photo below. The site does attract grey herons regularly, so if it returns it may well come much closer if it chooses to keep company with them.

 

[Neil Hagley]

Whooper Swan

An adult Whooper Swan is a Watermead with Mutes. It was apparently first seen on the 11th and carries a BTO ring. Here's a link for more on this bird http://birdringing.blogspot.com/

 

[Steve Lister]

An adult Whooper Swan is a Watermead with Mutes. It was apparently first seen on the 11th and carries a BTO ring. Here's a link for more on this bird http://birdringing.blogspot.com/

There is actually more info on the LROS site Neil
www.lros.org

Steve

 

[Thadacorn]

Hi all,

Along with seemingly the rest of Leicestershire and Rutland I went along to Rutland Water on Sunday. Birding highlights included 1 Long Eared Owl, well the back end of one and the Black Necked Grebes which have been hanging around, although I missed out on the Slavonian.

Also spotted a Badger pootling along in broad daylight (13.45) in the field next to the main car park.

 

[Steve Lister]

If we can get around safely today it could be a good day - fresh north-easterly and bitterly cold could bring in wildfowl and grebes etc etc. Must remember my extra thick gloves.

7 possibly wild Barnacles and a Bewick's at Rutland Water yesterday - along with Bittern, Marsh Harrier, etc.

Steve

 

[karpman]

Hi guys

I know not a mega rare but a patch first and there not all over were i am so thought maybe worthy of record.

Red Kite Spotted around 11.30am today @ Kelham Bridge Ibstock

Cheers
Karpman

 

[Steve Lister]

A personal request....
For the last few years I have been trying to see 200 species in Leics and Rutland, without ever quite getting there. This year I am on 198 with 12 days left. Hopefully Bewick's Swans will make it 199 at Rutland Water tomorrow, but then I will still need one of the following.....
Water Pipit
Snow Bunting
Long-tailed Duck
Ring-necked Duck
Ferruginous Duck
Velvet Scoter
Rough-legged Buzzard
or something even less likely.
Any help gratefully received!!

Steve

 

[karpman]

Ouch!

Ill be down Brascote in the morning with luck, I don't fancy your chances though:S
Steel a siberian stonechat from up the m1 maybe lol

Karpman

 

[davidearlgray]

I have received nothing at all by way of a description on the September Saddington bird by the way.

Steve[/QUOTE]

Hi Steve, I thought Andy Brett found the GWE at Saddington Resv? Also I have got a record shot of the bird if you want it?
Cheers,
Dave.

 

[Dint See It]

Does anyone know if the slav grebe is still at rutland + which area?

 

[Steve Lister]

Does anyone know if the slav grebe is still at rutland + which area?

Yes - South Arm 3, best from Gadwall Hide.

Steve

 

[Dint See It]

Yes - South Arm 3, best from Gadwall Hide.

Steve

Cheers Steve

 

[Steve Lister]

Yes - South Arm 3, best from Gadwall Hide.

Or in the north arm off either Barnsdale or Armley Wood. It is usually with the group of Black-necked Grebes.

 

[Neil Hagley]

anyone know anything about the Hooded Crow reported near Lyddington yesterday?