Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire (2 Viewers)

[smyrna]

Apparently there has been a Marsh Harrier on the N Staffs moors for about
2 weeks, not sure if its still around, it was in the Boarsgrove area. Seems
like the birders who go up there on a regular basis arent that keen on sharing
their finds! bet they would of all twitched the Pallid Harrier if it had stayed tho.

 

[nutcracker1965]

pied fly,cuckoo,and two redstart ,plenty of chiff,s and willow,s on the chase today

 

[andyr]

pied fly,cuckoo,and two redstart ,plenty of chiff,s and willow,s on the chase today

Has anyone got any details on the Ring Ouzel sighting on the Chase today ?

Thanks

Andy R.

 

[The Moore-hen]

Has anyone got any details on the Ring Ouzel sighting on the Chase today ?

Thanks

Andy R.

Only details on the pager are that it was on the chase this am then flew north towards Brocton Coppice.

Extra News for 15th Apr

Crane - still Radford Meadows viewable from canal
Short-eared Owl - Berry Hill Fields also 3 Redstart

 

[andyr]

Only details on the pager are that it was on the chase this am then flew north towards Brocton Coppice.

Thanks TM-H

Andy R.

 

[The Moore-hen]

News for the 16th Apr

Crane - still Radford Meadows viewable from canal towpath this am.

 

[ScottPetrek]

Has anyone got any details on the Ring Ouzel sighting on the Chase today ?

Thanks

Andy R.

Apologies for lateness, it was mine (and a mates)! The bird was perched briefly in a tall birch in the north sherbrook and flew north and lost to view over the hill. Had a quick look but couldn't see it afterwards.

 

[ScottPetrek]

Apparently there has been a Marsh Harrier on the N Staffs moors for about
2 weeks, not sure if its still around, it was in the Boarsgrove area. Seems
like the birders who go up there on a regular basis arent that keen on sharing
their finds! bet they would of all twitched the Pallid Harrier if it had stayed tho.

I'm sticking my head in to the lion's mouth by saying this, so I hasten to add that this does not apply to everyone, but I've encountered a few birders in the moorlands who I would struggle to believe...

Having said that I hope the news is true, Marsh Harriers seem to be few and far between this last year in Staffs!

 

[andyr]

Apologies for lateness, it was mine (and a mates)! The bird was perched briefly in a tall birch in the north sherbrook and flew north and lost to view over the hill. Had a quick look but couldn't see it afterwards.

It will sound ungrateful if I say I popped over the border with Leicestershire this morning (shock horror !) to see the three Ring Ouzel near Charnwood Lodge ... But thanks anyway Scott.

Andy R.

 

[ScottPetrek]

It will sound ungrateful if I say I popped over the border with Leicestershire this morning (shock horror !) to see the three Ring Ouzel near Charnwood Lodge ... But thanks anyway Scott.

Andy R.

Doesn't sound ungrateful at all, the Chase bird was a big surprise and I dare say we've all gone put of our way to see something at one time or another! Hope you had a good day

PS - Crane still at Radford Meadows, but very distant and further north than before

 

[The Moore-hen]

News for the 17th Apr

Ring Ouzel - Berry Hill Fields this am.

Seems a bit of a movement today of terns, little gulls etc but looks like they are a bit further east or south of Staffs. Brent Goose at Priorslee Lake, Shrops tho today...might be something lurking out there for the brave!

 

[The Moore-hen]

News for the 17th Apr

Crane - still Radford Meadows at midday
4 Brent Geese - flew NW over Essington Quarry at 18.05
pair Common Scoter - Blithfield off Beech Tree Point
1w Little Gull - Branston Pits also 5 Ruff
2 Short-eared Owl - Berry Hill Fields also 4 Redstart

Seems there were a few 'padders' out there for those willing to brave the hail and rain...:t:

 

[The Moore-hen]

News for the 18th Apr

Black & 2 Arctic Tern - Belvide this am.

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

18/4/12 DBP North pit Adult Little Gull (John Fincham) 10:34 Regards, John

 

[The Moore-hen]

News for the 18th Apr

Black Tern - Belvide until 11.40 only + 4 Arctic Tern thru
2 Arctic Tern - Aqualate Mere
18 Arctic Tern - Blithfield also male Pied Fly in reeds in barn farm bay at 15.00

 

[Periwinkle]

2 BLACK_WINGED STILTS Clayhanger (per Chaz Mason)

 

[The Moore-hen]

2 BLACK_WINGED STILTS Clayhanger (per Chaz Mason)

Yep it's Ye Olde Staffs so it's good enough if you count those boundaries...

1 mile SW of Brownhills just S of A4124 at north end. From B4154 in Pelsall park on Ryders Hayes Lane and follow footpath NE. SK.034.045. Still present 3pm at least!

 

[The Moore-hen]

Stilts still Clayhanger this evening but mobile. Directions as before.

Crane - still Radford Meadows from canal towpath
Ring Ouzel - Berry Hill Fields
Avocet - Branston Pits
Arctic Tern - Gailey over main sailing lake with 3 Common at 12.30 but no sign after 13.00 also Black Tern reported for yday by boaters

 

[Cheshire Birder]

2 BLACK_WINGED STILTS Clayhanger (per Chaz Mason)

Next stop cheshire!!!

CB

 

[Brian Stretch]

Stilts flew off SW at 6.50pm.

Brian
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