Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire (53 Viewers)

[Steve Turner]

As far as I know, there have only been two other inland records of s-t lark from Bucks and Northants but if anyone knows otherwise, I'd appreciate an update.

Cheers, Nick

I think Cambs has had one too.

 

[smyrna]

The good news is that a Short-toed Lark spent from June 4th-7th at a location in North Staffs which, if accepted, would be a county first. Obviously the bad news is that it turned up on private farmland and the farmer wouldn't allow information about the bird to be broadcast, not wanting to host the inevitable huge twitch - a real shame.

As far as I know, there have only been two other inland records of s-t lark from Bucks and Northants but if anyone knows otherwise, I'd appreciate an update.

Cheers, Nick

So who identified then????

 

[Periwinkle]

One in Hertfordshire in 1991. Not been one in bucks from memory (that's where I'm from!)

 

[The Moore-hen]

News for the 12th June

2 Crane - Blithfield at 14.00-14.05 then went East
2 Avocet - still Belvide at the west end at 20.45

 

[andyr]

Theres been a number of Red-Foots in Derbys in recent years.

Lets hope this one moves south! Whitemoor Haye could be a good bet :eek!:

Such a shame, but only a few days after several of us had crossed the border to see this fine bird, I understand it was found dead on Monday morning.

Andy R.

 

[The Moore-hen]

News for the 13th June

Marsh Harrier - Aqualate Mere

 

[russell toon]

Silverdale CP
Red-backed Shrike present to 14:15 at least. From Black Bank turn onto High Lane (by the mast), from the end of High Lane bear right along the track and after approx 100metres turn right to view the fence line. Excellant find by Paul Birkin and Dave Waller.

 

[pandachris]

Is Silverdale CP the same as Apedale CP? I can't find much about Silverdale CP on Google apart from people wanting to sell me houses.

 

[pandachris]

I think it's this one, so not Apedale.

http://www.thelandtrust.org.uk/business/sites.html?SID=silverdale

Directions on that site seem non-existent but it could be on or near Scot Hay road. We were heading up that way today anyway so I think we'll go and have a look.

 

[Phil Andrews]

Is the RBS a male or female?

 

[Richard Powell]

Its a female.

Is the RBS a male or female?

 

[s.g.]

well done to the finder,bird showing well but distant, everyone keeping there distance for now......

s.g.

 

[NickPomiankowski]

Russell's provided directions above!
Grid ref is SJ813477
Excellent site tick!

I think it's this one, so not Apedale.

http://www.thelandtrust.org.uk/business/sites.html?SID=silverdale

Directions on that site seem non-existent but it could be on or near Scot Hay road. We were heading up that way today anyway so I think we'll go and have a look.

 

[smyrna]

Silverdale CP
Red-backed Shrike present to 14:15 at least. From Black Bank turn onto High Lane (by the mast), from the end of High Lane bear right along the track and after approx 100metres turn right to view the fence line. Excellant find by Paul Birkin and Dave Waller.

Pity it aint a Woodchat - I know some people are never satisfied
Brilliant find LadsB

 

[Steve Turner]

Silverdale CP
Red-backed Shrike present to 14:15 at least. From Black Bank turn onto High Lane (by the mast), from the end of High Lane bear right along the track and after approx 100metres turn right to view the fence line. Excellant find by Paul Birkin and Dave Waller.

Excellent find indeed! Over the past 12 years or so, that particular fence line has had nothing better than a sodding Stonechat, and now it gets this and a Black Redstart in the same Spring, grrrrrr. Sigh.

 

[The Moore-hen]

Pity it aint a Woodchat - I know some people are never satisfied
Brilliant find LadsB

Yeh I was thinking the same...was hoping when it first came on pager it would get re-identified as a Woodchat...

Then again I should really of ventured North as both my Staffs RBS's are from 'ye olde Staffs' (Russells Hall Estate and Smestow Valley)

 

[pandachris]

Silverdale

Russell's provided directions above!
Grid ref is SJ813477
Excellent site tick!

Somehow I missed Russell's post. Possibly it was posted AFTER I started searching for details so I should have re-checked.

Found the site anyway by the simple expedient of driving around a bit in the general vicinity. We spotted the "Scot Hay" pull-in and the map there showed us High Lane (sort of) which we located fairly easily.

Nice views of the bird in persistent drizzle. Also a superb stand of 15 Spotted Orchids beside the path on the way to it that are worth looking out for and a couple of what we think are Southern Marsh Orchids as well. We'll check the latter eventually.

 

[Dean Peach]

Somehow I missed Russell's post. Possibly it was posted AFTER I started searching for details so I should have re-checked.

Found the site anyway by the simple expedient of driving around a bit in the general vicinity. We spotted the "Scot Hay" pull-in and the map there showed us High Lane (sort of) which we located fairly easily.

Nice views of the bird in persistent drizzle. Also a superb stand of 15 Spotted Orchids beside the path on the way to it that are worth looking out for and a couple of what we think are Southern Marsh Orchids as well. We'll check the latter eventually.

Was that today? Birdguides update says it wasn't there from 9am.

I fancy popping up.

 

[GoldenI]

Was that today? Birdguides update says it wasn't there from 9am.

I fancy popping up.

no sign this morning 6.30-9

 

[Dean Peach]

no sign this morning 6.30-9

Thanks.