Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Sadly, an EX-GALLINULE. Either that or it's 'pining for the Fjords'....:t:
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Sadly, an EX-GALLINULE. Either that or it's 'pining for the Fjords'....:t:
upstarts1979
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upstarts1979
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Did I miss something8-P a bit lively eh.
, re work parties can't find any comments, has it been deleted?
Now that is a debate worth having.:t:
Like Phil has alluded to, we are always open to constructive criticism, If anyone would like to know why we do certain things then just ask.
Before the scrub management at the Flashes was started a notice explaining the rationale was put up. So far we have only had positive feedback.
Don't be shy just fire away:smoke:
, re work parties can't find any comments, has it been deleted?
Now that is a debate worth having.:t:
Like Phil has alluded to, we are always open to constructive criticism, If anyone would like to know why we do certain things then just ask.
Before the scrub management at the Flashes was started a notice explaining the rationale was put up. So far we have only had positive feedback.
Don't be shy just fire away:smoke:
discors
Old Timer
Tim was referring to a report on Birdguides yesterday.
08:01 25/01/11 American Purple Gallinule Devon Dartmoor 24/01/11
1st-winter found dead in a private garden yesterday
Full report and photo on http://devonbirdnews.blogspot.com/2011/01/american-purple-gallinule.html
Must be the air up in York making him dream of random rarities. Even getting confused about local but the Willow Tit and Mealy were definitley seen in York not Upton
08:01 25/01/11 American Purple Gallinule Devon Dartmoor 24/01/11
1st-winter found dead in a private garden yesterday
Full report and photo on http://devonbirdnews.blogspot.com/2011/01/american-purple-gallinule.html
Must be the air up in York making him dream of random rarities. Even getting confused about local but the Willow Tit and Mealy were definitley seen in York not Upton
timmyjones
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Hi Tim
Do you mean American coot?
BJohn
That's the one John, gotta be a chance no one ever looks at Coots...
Sorry the Willow Tit and Redpoll was up here in York
Gotta think big Dad, ever heard of the story of the Cedar Waxwing find in Notts? Never know what might turn up!
upstarts1979
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Hi Trev
Yeh just seen that on bird guides. Wondered where that came from.
We'll have to bring him back down to earth when he comes back :-O
B
John
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Hi John - was the Pink-footed Goose seen today to become the longest staying individual?
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Flashes work party - 06/02/11
Just a quick reminder that next work party at the Flashes is on Sunday 6th Feb. Its the usual 10am start with light refreshments provided (squash and biscuits). For anyone thinking of joining as a New Years' resolution please wear old clothes, boots / wellies and bring a pair of gloves. The intended work programme (weather and numbers dependant) is as follows:-
- Completing any remaining scrub management work between the Hen Pool and feeding station
- Thorough checking of the fox proof fencing including the infilling of any holes
- Removal of the reed bed in front of the sewage works
- Ensuring clear sight lines from the main hide
- Time permitting, an initial cut of the grass in front of the main hide and/or clearance of the second Flash islands to take the pressure off the March work party
As always anyone willing to give up a few hours is warmly welcome.
Phil
Just a quick reminder that next work party at the Flashes is on Sunday 6th Feb. Its the usual 10am start with light refreshments provided (squash and biscuits). For anyone thinking of joining as a New Years' resolution please wear old clothes, boots / wellies and bring a pair of gloves. The intended work programme (weather and numbers dependant) is as follows:-
- Completing any remaining scrub management work between the Hen Pool and feeding station
- Thorough checking of the fox proof fencing including the infilling of any holes
- Removal of the reed bed in front of the sewage works
- Ensuring clear sight lines from the main hide
- Time permitting, an initial cut of the grass in front of the main hide and/or clearance of the second Flash islands to take the pressure off the March work party
As always anyone willing to give up a few hours is warmly welcome.
Phil
upstarts1979
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Tuesday work party
Today we continued the work that the Worcestershire Conservation volunteers started on Sunday in Amy's marsh.
The seasonal pool had more willows removed from within it. The cuttings were either burned or used to 'dead hedge' the south east and southern border fence
lines. This will soon be covered by bramble and with the nearby-by existing thorn bushes an impenetrable hedge will be formed.
The photos show
1.the on-going coppicing of the 'seasonal pool'
2.the SE corner of the Broadmeadow field part of Amy's marsh
showing the 'dead hedging'
3. This shows the southern border along the river salwarpe, where extensive pollarding of the willows was carried out in December.
The rest of the seasonal pool should be cleared this Sunday. The completion of the eastern border should be done on Tuesday.
On the bird front very quiet with 3 Shelducks on the Moors the highlight. A lesser spotted woodpecker was seen along the eastern side by the east hide by Pail C and Tony H this afternoon.
Phil no news on the Pink foot today.
BJohn
Today we continued the work that the Worcestershire Conservation volunteers started on Sunday in Amy's marsh.
The seasonal pool had more willows removed from within it. The cuttings were either burned or used to 'dead hedge' the south east and southern border fence
lines. This will soon be covered by bramble and with the nearby-by existing thorn bushes an impenetrable hedge will be formed.
The photos show
1.the on-going coppicing of the 'seasonal pool'
2.the SE corner of the Broadmeadow field part of Amy's marsh
showing the 'dead hedging'
3. This shows the southern border along the river salwarpe, where extensive pollarding of the willows was carried out in December.
The rest of the seasonal pool should be cleared this Sunday. The completion of the eastern border should be done on Tuesday.
On the bird front very quiet with 3 Shelducks on the Moors the highlight. A lesser spotted woodpecker was seen along the eastern side by the east hide by Pail C and Tony H this afternoon.
Phil no news on the Pink foot today.
B
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
John - great work as always by you, Paul and the gang. Cant wait to see a Red-backed Shrike perched up on that new dead hedge in the Spring!
The last Lesser Pecker record was May 2008 so Paul's sighting today was well over-due; hopefully there is one lurking in the area. The reserve has now recorded 84 species in 2011.
Phil
The last Lesser Pecker record was May 2008 so Paul's sighting today was well over-due; hopefully there is one lurking in the area. The reserve has now recorded 84 species in 2011.
Phil
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Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Lesser Pecker
John,
That is the news I was waiting for (and expecting). On Saturday, I was sat in the flashes feeder hide with Gary Prescott and Mike Wakeman. I saw a bird fly over which I instantly recognised and shouted ' Lesser Spotted Woodpecker'. Gary caught the tail of it as it flew beyond the trees but Mike coudn't get on to it. A subsequent search of the area it flew to couldn't relocate the bird. I said at the time that I was 95% convinced it was a Lesser Spot even though it was only seen as a sihouette for a brief instant. Mike suggested I put the news out but I said I'd wait and see if one was independently reported. This has now happened.
Mike and Gary will verify this. I also mentioned it to one or two other people, I think including Mark (Woodwolf) on Sunday.
I said to Mike I'd be claiming 'finders points' if the bird was seen again - to be honest, I'm not too fussed about that - I'm just glad to've seen one of these little beauties on the reserve again. Hopefully, my next view will be longer and better. Cheers :t:
Today ...............
... A lesser spotted woodpecker was seen along the eastern side by the east hide B
John,
That is the news I was waiting for (and expecting). On Saturday, I was sat in the flashes feeder hide with Gary Prescott and Mike Wakeman. I saw a bird fly over which I instantly recognised and shouted ' Lesser Spotted Woodpecker'. Gary caught the tail of it as it flew beyond the trees but Mike coudn't get on to it. A subsequent search of the area it flew to couldn't relocate the bird. I said at the time that I was 95% convinced it was a Lesser Spot even though it was only seen as a sihouette for a brief instant. Mike suggested I put the news out but I said I'd wait and see if one was independently reported. This has now happened.
Mike and Gary will verify this. I also mentioned it to one or two other people, I think including Mark (Woodwolf) on Sunday.
I said to Mike I'd be claiming 'finders points' if the bird was seen again - to be honest, I'm not too fussed about that - I'm just glad to've seen one of these little beauties on the reserve again. Hopefully, my next view will be longer and better. Cheers :t:
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Nice work Dave - think the gaunlett is thrown down to the Wednesday crew to relocate it tomorrow.
UW82
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Hi Phil. I saw a Lesser Pecker on the 8th October 2008. The 2008 report should confirm that: a report I can't find at the moment.
Des.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Quick off the mark as always Des. My orginal post should have said that the last Lesser Pecker record was May 2009 (the 27th to be precise). We had so many occurences in 2008 (on 19 dates) that the report - green cover with a Bittern photo - didnt list every single sighting.
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Yep I was most interested and excited to hear from Dave on Sunday that he and one other, as it turns out Gary, had almost certainly 'called' a Lesser Pecker on Saturday.:t:
Is it correct that they are fairly mobile in the winter, and can attach to tit flocks and the like ? was the previous sighting a one off or did the bird hang around..just getting excited there may be a chance of connecting the weekend
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Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Yep I was most interested and excited to hear from Dave on Sunday that he and one other, as it turns out Gary, had almost certainly 'called' a Lesser Pecker on Saturday.:t:
Is it correct that they are fairly mobile in the winter, and can attach to tit flocks and the like ? was the previous sighting a one off or did the bird hang around..just getting excited there may be a chance of connecting the weekend
Yes, that is correct - and I have seen them with roving Tit flocks at Upton. On Saturday it was on its own though.
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wheatearlp
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I can confirm Dave's account of Saturday, including the fact that I didn't see the bird in question! :-C
Therefore I can't comment on what Dave or Gary saw, but I can say they were pretty sure based on the brief views they had and that there were plenty of GSW sightings that morning for easy size- and flight-comparison.
Something to search for this coming weekend.
Cheers
Mike
UW82
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Today's highlights:
No L S Woody today, but Great Spot's in numerous places!
MOORS:
Shelduck (3) Pochard (10)
Tufted Duck (18) Teal (25)
Curlew (16) Little Grebe
Shoveler (7) Cormorant (34)
Sparrowhawk with Reed Bunting in talons.
FLASHES:
P F Goose Greylag Goose (25)
Peregrine Lapwing (220)
Teal (10)
ED RES:
Lesser Redpoll (22)
Des.
No L S Woody today, but Great Spot's in numerous places!
MOORS:
Shelduck (3) Pochard (10)
Tufted Duck (18) Teal (25)
Curlew (16) Little Grebe
Shoveler (7) Cormorant (34)
Sparrowhawk with Reed Bunting in talons.
FLASHES:
P F Goose Greylag Goose (25)
Peregrine Lapwing (220)
Teal (10)
ED RES:
Lesser Redpoll (22)
Des.
warrener
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Female Kingfisher also on the Moors late morning landing on the reeds by the sluce gate. Fairly long distance shot here -
http://stuartandrews183.fotopic.net/p68835474.html
Stuart
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
As ever, superb photos Stuart. The vividness of the azure blue is incredible - the light must've been very good.
If I may say so, you are an example of a photographer who is a true asset to have around Upton. Keep up the good work :t:
