Rare and Scarce Birds in Warwickshire (3 Viewers)

[draycotebirding]

Draycote continues to be THE place for white wingers this winter

Tim Marlow and Mark Baynes had 4 Iceland Gull's this evening (adult and 3 second winters) third winter Glaucous and an adult Med.

Regards

John

 

[draycotebirding]

Draycote roost March 1st

Another excellent roost with 4 possibly 5 Iceland Gull's an adult, one possibly two second winters and 2 juv's, third winter Glaucous Gull and an adult Med Gull a new bird differing from yesterdays and the Brandon bird.

Regards

John

 

[djludlow]

A Green sandpiper was at Pagets lane ,Bubbenhall this afternoon.

 

[draycotebirding]

A Green sandpiper was at Pagets lane ,Bubbenhall this afternoon.

Hi Dave, how far down Pagets Lane can you go and where is the best place to look from?

Regards

John

 

[draycotebirding]

In the roost tonight 4 Iceland and a Glaucous.

Regards

John

 

[djludlow]

Hi Dave, how far down Pagets Lane can you go and where is the best place to look from?

Regards

John

View from the obvious gateway on the right overlooking the new diggings,this is a regular site for Green sand piper but there is a lot of disturbance at present during the week.Worth a quick look if you are nearby.
Further down Pagets lane lane there are more pools but viewing is restricted and the site is private.

 

[draycotebirding]

Thanks Dave, will give it a go when passing.

Regards

John

 

[Matt Griffiths]

Firecrest seen briefly in Big Clowes Wood, Earlswood, this afternoon. Further details on my blog.
Matt

 

[draycotebirding]

5 Iceland Gulls Draycote

Another record for Iceland Gulls at Draycote with 5 birds this evening. Via Tim Marlow

Regards

John

 

[Matt Griffiths]

Glossy Ibis reported at Draycote yesterday according to http://onemanandhispond.blogspot.com
Anyone know further details?
Matt

 

[draycotebirding]

Glossy Ibis reported at Draycote yesterday according to http://onemanandhispond.blogspot.com
Anyone know further details?
Matt

Had an email this evening from someone that said her neighbour (her words "an experienced birder") saw one in Dunns Bay then flew to Toft late afternoon. It was very busy yesterday with a charity run on and lots of fishermen, but on the other hand it was a great day for things moving with the weather. I cannot update my website at the moment but tonight there were 2 Iceland Gulls in the roost an adult and second winter via Tim Marlow and Mark Baynes.

Regards

John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Garganey

Drake today Middleton Hall pool Paul Hyde. Regards, John

 

[draycotebirding]

Draycote April 3rd

Imm Gannet flew through c3pm and an Osprey fishing (J Coleman)

Regards

John

 

[gareth_blockley]

4 Ring Ouzels (2 males) south east of Northend on Gredenton Hill (per Jon Bowley and Mike Lewis)

Gareth

 

[gareth_blockley]

5 Ring ouzels (3 males) at Gredenton Hill todaymid morning. First seen out on the top of the hill feeding but were flushed into the gorse by a crow buzzing over them. It took 35 mins before 1 came out and was 15 mins till they were all out again. good views of all 5 together on the grass and perched out the gorse.
Can be viewed from the road and from a bit closer along the footpath from the sign post in the sheep field. I would advise against trying to view from any closer that - would probably be detrimental to viewing them.

Gareth

 

[djludlow]

5 Ring ouzels (3 males) at Gredenton Hill todaymid morning. First seen out on the top of the hill feeding but were flushed into the gorse by a crow buzzing over them. It took 35 mins before 1 came out and was 15 mins till they were all out again. good views of all 5 together on the grass and perched out the gorse.
Can be viewed from the road and from a bit closer along the footpath from the sign post in the sheep field. I would advise against trying to view from any closer that - would probably be detrimental to viewing them.

Gareth

4 Still present this morning (3m 1f) but very elusive.

 

[Dave Hutton]

Scandinavian Rock Pipit Shustoke Reservoir (Found by Pete Forbes) on the North Shore today also Common Tern on Seeswood Pool all day present since the 8th

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

19/4/12 4 1st summer Gannet heading NW over Mancetter Hills at 18:36 viewed from Hartshill Hayes picnic area.

Regards, John

 

[draycotebirding]

19/4/12 4 1st summer Gannet heading NW over Mancetter Hills at 18:36 viewed from Hartshill Hayes picnic area.

Regards, John

Was that 4 birds John?

Regards

John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Gannets

Was that 4 birds John?

Regards

John

Hi John, yes four 1st summer Gannets. Regards, John