Tice's Meadow and Tongham GP, Surrey (1 Viewer)

[Tri-Counties Birder]

What exactly did you and Kev do?

 

[mattytheduke]

What exactly did you and Kev do?

I put together a Powerpoint presentation about the flora and fauna and Kevin did the talking. We also had a little pond dipping thing but Steve from BWVCP sorted that out.

Matt.

 

[Dave Harris]

Hi Rich

Got the Bewick's notes/photo OK but no Gannet yet (unless you've sent it today).

The bird over Mitcham Common was seen at 1315, so obviously not the same as Tices (unless it did a big loop!).

Cheers
Dave

Descripitions of Gannet and Bewick's have been submitted to SBC by myself. The latter should pass muster as we all confirmed ID, as did Joh Clark whom I beleive is on the Surrey Rarities committee. The Gannet is straightforward but you never know.

Good news about both the SEO and the Barn Owl. Let's hope they are still there at the weekend.

Rich

 

[RTHORTON]

Gents,

A friend of mine is a gardener at Loseley Park, and contacted me earlier about their Spring Show, which runs from 19th-21st April. They have a free space for a stall and wondered if we want first dibs on it? Could potentially do a repeat of what Kevin and I did for the Heron Wood Community day last year?

Let me know your thoughts,

Matt.

Matt,
Great idear. I am well up for it. Iam sure Steve and Tony of BVCT would like to get involved .
Rich.

 

[RJSeargent]

Hi Rich

Got the Bewick's notes/photo OK but no Gannet yet (unless you've sent it today).

The bird over Mitcham Common was seen at 1315, so obviously not the same as Tices (unless it did a big loop!).

Cheers
Dave

Dave - re-sent at 1225 today. Please let me know when it arrives.

Rich

 

[mattytheduke]

Okay great, Rich, I'll let my mate know and maybe get on to Steve B and we can go from there.

I've got a completely free day on Sunday - Planning to finish at Tice's, but anyone fancy Pallas's and maybe Sibe Chiffchaff in the morning?

Matt.

 

[RTHORTON]

Okay great, Rich, I'll let my mate know and maybe get on to Steve B and we can go from there.

I've got a completely free day on Sunday - Planning to finish at Tice's, but anyone fancy Pallas's and maybe Sibe Chiffchaff in the morning?

Matt.

Matt,
Sounds good. I ll contact Steve to.
Sunday could be a problem for me but will try and catch you at some point.
Rich.

 

[RTHORTON]

Barn Owl this evening and Kestrel. Am flock of Siskin Lesser Redpole L T Tit Chafinch Greenfinch and Tits , Bullfinch along hedgerow.Still 30 + Linnets about.
35 Wigeon 14 Pochard 4 Mute Swan at one point and good numbers of Pipit Skylark and snipe.
Rich.

 

[RJSeargent]

Good to see Wigeon numbers building. Will try and get down this afternoon to see the Barn Owl. I was hoping to see the SEO but it appears to have quite literally flown. Wihtout bins for the next 4 weeks so will miss a lot.

 

[RJSeargent]

Good to see Wigeon numbers building. Will try and get down this afternoon to see the Barn Owl. I was hoping to see the SEO but it appears to have quite literally flown. Wihtout bins for the next 4 weeks so will miss a lot.

No SEO his evening but great views of the Barn Owl hunting along the hedgerow at the Kiln End of the Meadow. A biting wind and freezing temperatures meant Rich H and I didn't stay long. Weak I know but any fool can be uncomfortable.

 

[RTHORTON]

Dear all ,
Have aranged a meet with Dr Dave Smith over a beer mid day Sat 16th Feb to discus as a group how we move forward . It will be very informal. Hope Dave Norminton Hanson Aggregates, Simon Elson S C C and Steve Bailey B W V T can attend to . So most important that Tices Birders and any one who loves this New Nature Reserve pop along . Time and venue to be announced. Please let me know so i know how many curly sandwichs to order and may be a bit of Tices Birding before hand.
Back to sittings with Rich S and Phill on the mound watched barn owl hunting over by the Kiln . Great Black Back Gull there again this morning few L B B s to.Little Egret in the stream.
Rich.

 

[bbsbirder]

35 Wigeon .
Rich.

This is the highest number reported at Tices Meadow.

Kevin

 

[Tri-Counties Birder]

Is Tongham GP not in the Tice's recording area then? I've always thought it was (mainly due to the title of this thread!).

 

[mattytheduke]

Count me in for the 16th Feb, Rich.

A very brief visit this afternoon yielded just a Kestrel and a light scattering of wildfowl on the now very high workings before a hail storm stopped play!

Matt.

 

[bbsbirder]

Is Tongham GP not in the Tice's recording area then? I've always thought it was (mainly due to the title of this thread!).

For Tices Meadow I record up to the fence on the southern edge of Tongham GP.
So if you follow the path to Tongham GP you walk out of the Tices Meadow recording area just before you can cross the bridge to Aldershot Park.

Kevin

 

[RTHORTON]

Dear all ,
12.30 at The Cricketers 16th Feb. 22 Badshot Lea Road GU99LU for a beer and sandwich to meet Dave Smith and others to get their veiw on how we can move forward with Tices Meadow. We could meet on the mound 10 am before hand . Let me know what you think.
Rich H.

 

[mattytheduke]

Rich,

Just saw your email to the same effect. Sounds like a great plan, looking forward to it. See you on the mound on the 16th if not before!

Matt.

 

[RTHORTON]

Cant belive the water levels 69.40 this evening. The Bike Pool is part of the main lake and wont be long untill the meadow is part of it to, if it continues ! Hansons Concrete Plant is also part of the main water body now. Only one small spit of Kevins Bunds showing for 80 + Lapwings 1 Yellow Leg Gull with all the other Gulls. 16 Skylark Meadow Pipit . Green Sandpiper in stream with Little Egret.
Rich

 

[RJSeargent]

Cant belive the water levels 69.40 this evening. The Bike Pool is part of the main lake and wont be long untill the meadow is part of it to, if it continues ! Hansons Concrete Plant is also part of the main water body now. Only one small spit of Kevins Bunds showing for 80 + Lapwings 1 Yellow Leg Gull with all the other Gulls. 16 Skylark Meadow Pipit . Green Sandpiper in stream with Little Egret.
Rich

You mean Gannet Island is now under water?

 

[RTHORTON]

You mean Gannet Island is now under water?

Rich,
All gone .