Upton Warren (24 Viewers)

[Birder Gladys]

just a few more

 

[Phil Andrews]

JTB reports a Greenshank at the Moors Pool

 

[upstarts1979]

during the work party several species were seen including a fly over greenshank. 2 Snipe. Common sand and now a little egret. 2 poss 3 new broods of Tufted bringing the total to 22 broods. Although the LBBG are taking chicks at will. little grebe are still all present that's 4 broods and 14 ads. Common tern too are doing well. A swift and 10 sand Martin fed above the pool. A water rail called from the SW marsh while we walking around with the grazier.

 

[upstarts1979]

At Flashes this evening. Teal 15. Shelduck 2 juv. Avocet 6ads+2 juv + 7 chicks. Lapwing 45. LRP ad +juv 26 days old. Snipe. greenshank juv. Green sand 3. dunlin .

 

[upstarts1979]

Tuesday's MOORS work party

Today 13 of us cleared the main island in Amy's Marsh scrape and removed areas of himalayan balsam.
Many thanks to the 13 of us today.
Bob O, Bob P, Bob R, Glenn H, Janette, Jim B, John C, Peter E, Paul M, Ray C, Terry W, Tony B and me

Photo's before work
1 the scrape
2. Main shingle island
3. pool island
in a break from tradition we indulged in some chocolates instead of cake. These being of a quality that neither my wallet or palette have ever experienced
Corne Port Royal from Harads :king:, oh how the other half live.8-P :eat:
Many thanks to Peter for allowing me into your world:-O:-O:t: John

 

[upstarts1979]

The Photo's after the work.
1. The scrape
2. the main shingle
3. pool island
4. we left a clump of Angelica for the insects

The cut and dug up plants were piled up around the islands to provide food and loafing areas for ducks. The islands will hopefully draw in any southerly flying waders, the open vista will also be safer for them now.

 

[upstarts1979]

The Flashes boardwalk

Many thanks to the Trusts roving volunteers the two John's and Ray, for a great job well done.
1. viewed from the bridge over the Hen brook
2. viewed from the back of Hen pool hide

 

[Kimbo52]

A pleasant afternoon made notable by "posh" chocolates, putting the world to rights and oh the odd bird photo. Thanks to the participants - you know who you are. Two shots of the Greenshank at the Flashes today and a couple of shots from last week. Regards to all.

 

[upstarts1979]

just a few photos from the last few days. Boardwalk already being used as a place for birds to hide under

cracking pic of the dragons mateB

 

[upstarts1979]

A pleasant afternoon made notable by "posh" chocolates, putting the world to rights and oh the odd bird photo. Thanks to the participants - you know who you are. Two shots of the Greenshank at the Flashes today and a couple of shots from last week. Regards to all.

some crackers there Klm thanks for posting. Initially the LBBgull looked like it had a little grebe chick, but I'm sure its a tufted.B john

 

[Birder Gladys]

sorry forgot, yesterday spotted a fox north end of 1st flash on grassy knoll in between frag
some pics from this evening.
2nd pic juv Avocet attacked by BHG looked like it may damaged left leg.
3 & 4 LBBG Juv looking around some old hunting ground.

 

[Cookie111213]

Much about today ? Where is the Hen Pool hide ?
Thanks

 

[Birder Gladys]

Much about today ? Where is the Hen Pool hide ?
Thanks

Hen Brook hide is on the flashes, left side of the new board walk look out for step down

 

[Cookie111213]

Hen Brook hide is on the flashes, left side of the new board walk look out for step down

Thanks will take a look next time there, The Flashes is the part by the sailing Lake through the metal gate on the left ?

 

[Sy V]

If you're walking anti-clockwise around the sailing lake the gate to the Flashes is on the right.

 

[Cookie111213]

If you're walking anti-clockwise around the sailing lake the gate to the Flashes is on the right.

Oh yes I think I know might call in later if weather picks up !
Thanks

 

[UW82]

Today's highlights:

MOORS:
Common Tern (8 ad) + 5 juvs-----------G C Grebe (3)
Little Grebe (14 inc young)--------------Swift (10)
Greylags (17)----------------------------Raven (1)
Green Sand (1)--------------------------Snipe (1)
Cormorant (3)---------------------------Gadwall (5)
Shoveler (6)-----------------------------Kingfisher
Water Rail (2)---------------------------Sparrowhawk (2)
Kestrel-----------------------------------Hobby
A flock of c100 passerines, mainly Blue, Great and Long-tailed Tits, but also including Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Goldcrest and a few Chiffchaffs in the area bounded by the " Secret Garden" and the southern end of the North Moors plantation.

FLASHES/HEN POOL*
LRP (ad) + juv------------------Green Sand (5)
Snipe (1)------------------------Lapwing (75)
Avocet (15 inc young birds)-----Teal (9)
Shelduck (2 juvs)---------------Dunlin
B H Gull (c400)------------------Pheasant
Herring Gull----------------------Water Rail (2ad) +chick*

Des.

 

[Phil Andrews]

A flock of c100 passerines, mainly Blue, Great and Long-tailed Tits, but also including Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Goldcrest and a few Chiffchaffs in the area bounded by the " Secret Garden" and the southern end of the North Moors plantation.

After several weeks absence we should hopefully get a few Garden Warbler passing back through the reserve; still waiting our first Spot Fly of the year as well.

 

[Birder Gladys]

Black tailed godwit on flashes

 

[Birder Gladys]

Interesting 5 hours this morning, total of 55 birds with some standard ones missing too. Best bit of action Sparrowharks passing food to each other in flight, plus 3 Heron not getting on together to well.
Still not seen a Kingfisher later has anyone got a photo lately?