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[Phil Andrews]

Sunday 18th May 1030-1315

Clearly the calm before the storm of good birds later in the week on WeBS count day:

MOORS POOL
2 Mute Swan (+6 cygnets), Ross's Goose, 14 Canada Geese, 1 Shelduck, 1 Shoveler (male), 3 Gadwall (all male), 31 Mallard, 55 Tufted Duck, 15 Coot, 3 Moorhen, 2 Little Grebe, 3 GC Grebe, 2 Avocet, 4 Oystercatcher + 3 chicks, c100 BH Gull, 6 LBB Gull, 2 Common Tern, Cuckoo, 2 Common Whitethroat singing, young Robin along east track.

SAILING POOL
2 Mute Swan, 6 Canada Geese, 16 Mallard, 3 Coot, Grey Wagtail, Lesser Whitethroat singing on east side

FLASHES
2 Oystercatcher, 6 LRP, 26 Avocet (+11 young - 4:2:2:3), 4 Gadwall (2 pairs), 5 Shelduck (2 pairs + male), 61 Mallard, 23 Tufted Duck, 1 Mute Swan, 4 Canada Geese (+6 in the transmitter field), 1 Greylag Goose in the transmitter field, 195 BH Gull, 20 Herring Gull, 36 LBB Gull, 9 Coot, 4 Moorhen, Garden Warbler still (same place as Friday)

 

[Phil Andrews]

Spotted Flycatcher along the Salwarpe as per Paul Anthony

 

[luckyosprey4]

I was checking through my photos of Upton last year and I came across the picture displayed below. Could anyone inform me on what Warbler species it is please?

A bright yellow underside was obvious at close inspection.

It was taken at the Moors Pool on the 19th April 2013.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

 

[upstarts1979]

Red kite over sailing pool just tony h. Just

 

[Woodchat]

Red kite over sailing pool just tony h. Just

Beat me to it - excellent views from west track a few mins ago.

 

[Woodchat]

Red Kite low over north moors / moors this afternoon just before 4pm was a definite highlight - headed east.

Also 2 juvenile Grey Wagtails by sailing centre with adult female.

 

[wheatearlp]

Upton Bird Reports

John has asked me to do a quick post re prior year reports as one or two have been asking. I have the following available for the last few years, which I can pass to John or Rob if anyone needs them:

2010 - 10
2009 - 2
2008 - 3
2007 - 3

I also have a few 2005 & 2006, but none for 2011 or 2012

Cheers
Mike

 

[Phil Andrews]

John has asked me to do a quick post re prior year reports as one or two have been asking. I have the following available for the last few years, which I can pass to John or Rob if anyone needs them:

2010 - 10
2009 - 2
2008 - 3
2007 - 3

I also have a few 2005 & 2006, but none for 2011 or 2012

Cheers
Mike

If anyone wants a 2011 or 2012 annual report please let me know (by PM so it doesn't clog the thread up) and I will run off a few more copies.

 

[Phil Andrews]

I was checking through my photos of Upton last year and I came across the picture displayed below. Could anyone inform me on what Warbler species it is please?

A bright yellow underside was obvious at close inspection.

It was taken at the Moors Pool on the 19th April 2013.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

Willow Warbler :t:

 

[upstarts1979]

I was checking through my photos of Upton last year and I came across the picture displayed below. Could anyone inform me on what Warbler species it is please?

A bright yellow underside was obvious at close inspection.

It was taken at the Moors Pool on the 19th April 2013.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

Hi Chris
looks like a very bright willow warbler with those pale cheeks.:t:John

Phil beat me to it, I notice

 

[upstarts1979]

John has asked me to do a quick post re prior year reports as one or two have been asking. I have the following available for the last few years, which I can pass to John or Rob if anyone needs them:

2010 - 10
2009 - 2
2008 - 3
2007 - 3

I also have a few 2005 & 2006, but none for 2011 or 2012

Cheers
Mike

I have some from the 80's........unfortunately before spell checkas 8-P

 

[Stone Snapper]

Lets hope those Black winged stilts come our way they are a pair of stunning birds thanks Neil and Phil

 

[Where Bird]

The Moors, West hide

Deafening cacophony of honking as a creche of 17 Canada goslings and 6 adults saw off ambush by fox at 18:25 today. The two nearest adults gave chase and saw the fox off deep into the scrub.

 

[PeterE]

The 2013 Annual Report

I should like to add my thanks to the editorial team and to all those who contributed to the report. It is better than ever. At Upton we are extremely well informed about the birds that visit the reserve but only because so many people go to a lot of trouble: the stalwarts who go out - come rain, come shine - each week on 'their' day to count and post their findings (even BHG numbers); the regulars who diligently record their sightings in the log books; the early risers who catch the flyovers and the passage migrants that stay for only ten minutes; the photographers who wait quietly (or not) for those stunning shots; the editorial team who report these records, not as a dull list, but in a varied and lively style; finally thanks to the statistician general, who manages to control a huge amount of data and to present it in fresh and interesting ways. I salute you all.

Peter

 

[Bob O.]

The 2013 Annual Report

I should like to add my thanks to the editorial team and to all those who contributed to the report. It is better than ever. At Upton we are extremely well informed about the birds that visit the reserve but only because so many people go to a lot of trouble: the stalwarts who go out - come rain, come shine - each week on 'their' day to count and post their findings (even BHG numbers); the regulars who diligently record their sightings in the log books; the early risers who catch the flyovers and the passage migrants that stay for only ten minutes; the photographers who wait quietly (or not) for those stunning shots; the editorial team who report these records, not as a dull list, but in a varied and lively style; finally thanks to the statistician general, who manages to control a huge amount of data and to present it in fresh and interesting ways. I salute you all.

Peter

I'll second that! Excellent report.:t::t::t: Buy one and support the reserve.

 

[upstarts1979]

new tern raft at the Moors

Tomorrow we will be carrying the new raft from the tool shed to the east hide. We plan to carry it on 4 wheelbarrows and a few stabilizers in a human form.
If you can spare an hour in the morning from c9.30ish it would be appreciated. :t:
It will be launched next week along with the three old ones. Hopefully this will coincide with the terns return.

Also tomorrow the conditions look good for some migration, the winds are expected to be from east to south east with sporadic showers.
http://www.wunderground.com/q/locid:UKXX7966
hopefully the next few days will add a few new species for the year list:t:

 

[Phil Andrews]

Hobby at the Moors Pool today as per Alan Giles - sightings have been few and far between so far this year

 

[cooky1]

A couple of photos from yesterday.

1, Female Beautiful Demoiselle.
2, Avocet(in case you didn`t know)8-P
3, Avocet chick trying to fly a bit prematurely. :t:
4, Common tern

Chris

 

[Stone Snapper]

great shots Chris

 

[upstarts1979]

Update. The expected weather has not materialized.
Moors: shoveler pr. Shelduck. Tufted 55. Gadwall pr. Avocet 5. Oyc 4 ads and only 2 chicks. Snipe. Lapwing. 10 common terns some inspecting new raft.