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RSPB Middleton Lakes (1 Viewer)

andyr

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Hi Mike,
The Black Terns were put out on national Birdlines at 10:55 ( your picture post on here 15:44), a pair stopping to breed would be unlikely and the pair would have to be around for at least 4 days and I don't believe they would be able to keep it quiet on an RSPB Reserve just a watch set up.

John ...

I think Mike is looking for a 'yes' or a 'no' !

You've given him neither.

Andy R.
 

Periwinkle

Tame Valley Birder
Wood Sandpiper was a brief sighting. Little Stint still present and showing well but no further sign of Temminck's by midday. Also Wheatear and Whinchat (K Thorpe et al)
 

geoffw1946

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Last nights rain certainly brought down the birds, there were more waders on North Pit than JWs and apart from the birds already reported there were 4 Common Sandpiper, 2 Oystercatcher, 12 Dunlin, ca.30 Ringed Plover, LRP and 4 Redshank. Besides the Whinchat there were 3 Wheatear. A Little Egret was on NP and a Hobby was hawking dragonflies. Banded Damselfly and Red Damselfly were seen. The ringers caught a Kingfisher.
Geoff
 
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geoffw1946

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Most of the waders were on the JWs today although the Bar-tailed Godwit and an Avocet were on the north pit.
An amazing total of 76 Dunlin were noted, 28 Ringed Plover, 1 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Redshank, 4 Oystercatcher and 5 LRP were also seen.
A Whinchat and a Wheatear were on the west side of North Pit.
Ducks seen included 8 Shelduck, 2 teal and 4 Goosander but I couldn't locate the possible American Wigeon.
Geoff
 

JHDraytonbassettpits

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How many Dunlin were there on the Reserve today, well when 4 different people mentioned they counted over 70 you are getting near the figure.
130 swift were over the reserve some swooping low, I could here the wings of one as it just missed my head, I had a Sedge Warbler micmicing the call of a Common Sandpiper on the North pit, unusal to see 3 male and a female Goosander on the North pit at this time of year. Again a good selection of birds today a chap visiting from Leek enjoyed his day and was very impressed with the Reserve.

Regards, John
 

Eddie the 'ed

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How many Dunlin were there on the Reserve today, well when 4 different people mentioned they counted over 70 you are getting near the figure.
130 swift were over the reserve some swooping low, I could here the wings of one as it just missed my head, I had a Sedge Warbler micmicing the call of a Common Sandpiper on the North pit, unusal to see 3 male and a female Goosander on the North pit at this time of year. Again a good selection of birds today a chap visiting from Leek enjoyed his day and was very impressed with the Reserve.

Regards, John

The Reserve really seems to be getting where it was envisioned to be now as I said when I saw you today John. Was there as an afterthought this afternoon after spending the morning on the Chase but had a great afternoon. Really pleased to see how the reserve is coming along now. Blown away by the number of Dunlin today and the great variety of species coming in.


Damian
 

andyr

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a pair stopping to breed would be unlikely and the pair would have to be around for at least 4 days

I thought the pair being around for at least 4 days gave the answer Andy.

John ... you've missed the point. Your eventual answer yesterday was all that was needed to reply to Mike's post on Monday evening.

Andy
 

JHDraytonbassettpits

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John ... you've missed the point. Your eventual answer yesterday was all that was needed to reply to Mike's post on Monday evening.

Andy

Andy, I'm not the adjudicator of the reserve of what information goes out or not, it's down to the individual observer.
I mentioned out of interest about the Black Tern breeding attempt at Attenborough.
 

JHDraytonbassettpits

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The Reserve really seems to be getting where it was envisioned to be now as I said when I saw you today John. Was there as an afterthought this afternoon after spending the morning on the Chase but had a great afternoon. Really pleased to see how the reserve is coming along now. Blown away by the number of Dunlin today and the great variety of species coming in.


Damian

It was nice to meet you today Damian and I'm glad you enjoyed your afternoon at Middleton Lakes, I believe we all did.


John
 

geoffw1946

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Afternoon visit, I'd hoped something would have dropped in with the rain but it was a little disappointing.
The Pink-footed Goose was back on the north pit, 1 Goosander, 20 Ringed Plover, 6 LRP, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 4 Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 60 Dunlin, 1 Cuckoo and 2 Wheatear were the highlights.
Geoff
 

geoffw1946

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The Pink-footed Goose was still on the north pit, waders on the JWs included 3 Sanderling, 1 Wood Sandpiper, 29+ Dunlin, 2 Redshnk,1+ Common Sandpiper and plenty of Ringed Plover and some LRP. A Yellow Wagtail flew over.
Geoff
 

geoffw1946

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The waders keep on coming, this morning, Spotted Redshank, Turnstone and Wood Sandpiper were on the JWs plus plenty of Dunlin and Ringed Plover. The Pink-footed Goose was still on the north pit and a Cuckoo was calling.
Geoff
 

JHDraytonbassettpits

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The waders keep on coming, this morning, Spotted Redshank, Turnstone and Wood Sandpiper were on the JWs plus plenty of Dunlin and Ringed Plover. The Pink-footed Goose was still on the north pit and a Cuckoo was calling.
Geoff

The heavy showers were catching people out today, it's O.K at the North pit with the hide, however with the willow screened area Jubillee wetlands you are left open to the elements, you can become quickly drenched and also your camera kit.
It would be nice to have a shelter in this area so in the event of a heavy shower, there is somewhere to go.
By the time you get to the hide you will be drenched and your camera as Mark Priest was today.


Regards, John
 

JHDraytonbassettpits

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12/5/14 Visiting the Reserve this morning a pack of Dunlin 36 strong were present, a Turnstone was in with them and when the pack split there was also a Sanderling in amongst them also.
A Grey plover at 9:30 circling the Reserve calling before flying off North West another Turnstone was seen on jubileee wetlands, a Canada Goose with very young chicks lost 2 to a Lesser Black-backed Gull and a Crow whilst we were there.
There were 4 LRP just infront of the hide having a squabble a continous one, a Kestrel hovering over the bund to the left of the hide quickly caught two voles.
A male Banded Demoiselle was by the river, you should see many once the weather warms up again.


Regards, John
 

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