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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Update from Dave J this morning at the Moors Pool:
4 Wigeon circled then flew S, female Pochard, 12 Curlew, Common Gull, 2 Coal Tits
4 Wigeon circled then flew S, female Pochard, 12 Curlew, Common Gull, 2 Coal Tits
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Today's WeBS count courtesy of Dave J:
Mute Swan 4, Greylag Goose (not counted), Canada Goose 8, Wigeon 4, Teal 60, Mallard 48, Shoveler 5, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 34, Cormorant 12, Little Egret 1, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 8, Water Rail 4+, Moorhen 39+, Coot 276, Lapwing 225, Jack Snipe (not counted), Snipe (not counted), Curlew 12, Kingfisher 1+, Black-headed Gull 30, Common Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 28, Herring Gull 16
Mute Swan 4, Greylag Goose (not counted), Canada Goose 8, Wigeon 4, Teal 60, Mallard 48, Shoveler 5, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 34, Cormorant 12, Little Egret 1, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 8, Water Rail 4+, Moorhen 39+, Coot 276, Lapwing 225, Jack Snipe (not counted), Snipe (not counted), Curlew 12, Kingfisher 1+, Black-headed Gull 30, Common Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 28, Herring Gull 16
Peregrine Trousers
Returning birder after 30 years of hard graft
Highlights of today...
Moors 12:45-14:30
Gadwall (2m 2f)
Pochard (8m 3f)
Shoveler (6)
Coot (220)
BH Gull (41)
LBB Gull (2)
Coal Tit (2)
Little Grebe (1)
....plus Otter made an appearance
Sailing Pool
GC Grebe (10)
Pochard (6m 1f)...possibly from moors after otter emptied the water...
Greylag (20 on archery field area)
Flashes
Curlew (12)
Stock Dove (4)
Lapwing (400)
Jackdaw (c200 at roost)
Raven (1)
Chiffchaff (1 in blackthorn from cuckoo hide)
...and Mr Fox again...with 2 Roe Deer
Moors 12:45-14:30
Gadwall (2m 2f)
Pochard (8m 3f)
Shoveler (6)
Coot (220)
BH Gull (41)
LBB Gull (2)
Coal Tit (2)
Little Grebe (1)
....plus Otter made an appearance
Sailing Pool
GC Grebe (10)
Pochard (6m 1f)...possibly from moors after otter emptied the water...
Greylag (20 on archery field area)
Flashes
Curlew (12)
Stock Dove (4)
Lapwing (400)
Jackdaw (c200 at roost)
Raven (1)
Chiffchaff (1 in blackthorn from cuckoo hide)
...and Mr Fox again...with 2 Roe Deer
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Abbeybirder
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Also today -
Little Egret (moors and north moors pools) 8.45am
Little grebe x 1 (Sailing Pool)
Herring gull x 2 over sailing pool
Common gull in area of sewage works with BHG
Little Egret (moors and north moors pools) 8.45am
Little grebe x 1 (Sailing Pool)
Herring gull x 2 over sailing pool
Common gull in area of sewage works with BHG
Birder Gladys
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only thing to add, although seemed cold today maybe spring is in the air all over, Flashes the Jackdaw was fighting for positions in the trees and Lapwings flight display too, Sailing pool Great Creasted Grebes were head bobbing, Moors mallards were jumping on top of females, North Moors Great Spotted Woodpeckers paired up and feeding together. Roll on the spring
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Freezing at UW
The Moors was mainly frozen this morning with the only open area's in front of the East Hide. All the birds were in this area and seemed to be 'getting on' for a change. Two little Egrets were around, a few Snipe plus all the usual birds. Plus we all had nice views of a Treecreeper just where we were working.
The Flashes were frozen over and deserted except for some Moorhen.
Frozen feet and hands on the work party but huge Panatoni cake/bread from JTB plus Stollen from Paul...mmmmm:t:
The Moors was mainly frozen this morning with the only open area's in front of the East Hide. All the birds were in this area and seemed to be 'getting on' for a change. Two little Egrets were around, a few Snipe plus all the usual birds. Plus we all had nice views of a Treecreeper just where we were working.
The Flashes were frozen over and deserted except for some Moorhen.
Frozen feet and hands on the work party but huge Panatoni cake/bread from JTB plus Stollen from Paul...mmmmm:t:
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UW82
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Were you anywhere near the meal gate close to the east hide when you saw the Treecreeper? That appears to be its favoured area.
The lads spotted it in the tree next to the five bar gate outside the East Hide.:t:
UW82
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upstarts1979
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2 more treecreeper seen in North Moors.
upstarts1979
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Bob O has mentioned most of the days activity.
Interestingly the 'Hook' the reed fringed patch of water below the east hide was free of ice. From here a narrow strip of open water ran along the south side of the pool island across the front of the lagoon and ended at the main shingle island. The waterfowl were crammed into this small area this morning. This afternoon the coot flock had opened a small area in the NW corner of the Moors pool. A lot of action took place in the hook and the east bank shore below the East hide. Here little grebe, little egret. Snipe, curlew, teal and water rail all performed for the camera's. I stayed on the Moors till 5.15, but no bittern showed.
Species count MOORS :
Little grebe 3, little egret 2. grey heron. cormorant 5. Shoveler 6.Teal 52. mallard 20. pochard 11 (9m+2f). Tufted15+. Coot 200+. water rail 5 along east side. Curlew 12. Snipe 6. lapwing 450 mostly in A38 field. BHG 220. LBBG 2. herring gull 3. buzzard 2. Collared dove. Green woodpecker. great spotted w. kingfisher. Fieldfare 10 roosted. redwing 5. mistle thrush and song thrush sang am. Cetti's 2 singing. redpoll. grey wag. Treecreeper
Feeding station : Coal tit. greenfinch 10. Reed bunting 6.
Also a large mink was on the ice in the Bittern channel this afternoon :C
No apologies for this pic of the 'tame' curlew that feeds below the east hide. You cant miss, even with my bridge camera and the sun in my eyes:t: We should make the most of these species as they seem to be going one way at present.:-C
Interestingly the 'Hook' the reed fringed patch of water below the east hide was free of ice. From here a narrow strip of open water ran along the south side of the pool island across the front of the lagoon and ended at the main shingle island. The waterfowl were crammed into this small area this morning. This afternoon the coot flock had opened a small area in the NW corner of the Moors pool. A lot of action took place in the hook and the east bank shore below the East hide. Here little grebe, little egret. Snipe, curlew, teal and water rail all performed for the camera's. I stayed on the Moors till 5.15, but no bittern showed.
Species count MOORS :
Little grebe 3, little egret 2. grey heron. cormorant 5. Shoveler 6.Teal 52. mallard 20. pochard 11 (9m+2f). Tufted15+. Coot 200+. water rail 5 along east side. Curlew 12. Snipe 6. lapwing 450 mostly in A38 field. BHG 220. LBBG 2. herring gull 3. buzzard 2. Collared dove. Green woodpecker. great spotted w. kingfisher. Fieldfare 10 roosted. redwing 5. mistle thrush and song thrush sang am. Cetti's 2 singing. redpoll. grey wag. Treecreeper
Feeding station : Coal tit. greenfinch 10. Reed bunting 6.
Also a large mink was on the ice in the Bittern channel this afternoon :C
No apologies for this pic of the 'tame' curlew that feeds below the east hide. You cant miss, even with my bridge camera and the sun in my eyes:t: We should make the most of these species as they seem to be going one way at present.:-C
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upstarts1979
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Work party
Today 12 of us removed 100's of willow shoots from willows in the east track reed bed. These will be treated asap to limit regrowth. The cuttings were poled up along the east border fence. This will lessen incursions from Stoke and create opportunities for nesting birds. The reed bed is fast becoming in an ideal state. Even with relatively low water the area is very wet. The removal of the willows will make it even better for a range of reed loving species.
thanks to all 12 today.
Bob O. Bob P. Charles. Jim B. John C. Keith M. Paul M. Ray C. Roger. Terry W. Tony B and meB
The photo's don't really capture the real picture. Without the trees being in full leaf we can't get the true benefit that will be gained once the breeding season has arrived . The reeds will be alive with reed warblers and the like. We have left a few willows in the marshy area for when the nearby penduline tits decide to breed8-P
Pic1 - before work. Viewed along east track with my back to east hide.
pic2 - after work, showing the willows now removed in the foreground. The thicket in the middle of the picture is where the thrushes roost, this is one of the few areas we have never ever managed and it will be left that way. The hawthorn hedgerow is slowly dying off as the ground becomes waterlogged.
Today 12 of us removed 100's of willow shoots from willows in the east track reed bed. These will be treated asap to limit regrowth. The cuttings were poled up along the east border fence. This will lessen incursions from Stoke and create opportunities for nesting birds. The reed bed is fast becoming in an ideal state. Even with relatively low water the area is very wet. The removal of the willows will make it even better for a range of reed loving species.
thanks to all 12 today.
Bob O. Bob P. Charles. Jim B. John C. Keith M. Paul M. Ray C. Roger. Terry W. Tony B and meB
The photo's don't really capture the real picture. Without the trees being in full leaf we can't get the true benefit that will be gained once the breeding season has arrived . The reeds will be alive with reed warblers and the like. We have left a few willows in the marshy area for when the nearby penduline tits decide to breed8-P
Pic1 - before work. Viewed along east track with my back to east hide.
pic2 - after work, showing the willows now removed in the foreground. The thicket in the middle of the picture is where the thrushes roost, this is one of the few areas we have never ever managed and it will be left that way. The hawthorn hedgerow is slowly dying off as the ground becomes waterlogged.
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
The combined 2014/2015 annual report is now at the printers and should be ready by the end of the month (first airing at the Feb Flashes work party?). Many thanks to Des, Mike and John for their proof-reading input.
UW82
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Probably a fiver given the printing costs
upstarts1979
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and 2 years worth thus works out cheaper than two reports :t:
upstarts1979
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correct Peter, hopefully we have a box awaiting them there :t:
