Upton Warren (101 Viewers)

[Phil Andrews]

Andy Pitt (@andypitt.bsky.social)

A drake Mandarin duck was a new bird for the year at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this am. 2 Shelduck, drake Pochard, 7 Gadwall, 3 Teal, 5 Swallow, 1 Sand Martin too. #ukbirding #worcsbirding

bsky.app

 

[Phil Andrews]

Sandwich Tern briefly at the Flashes this morning as per Dave J.

 

[Phil Andrews]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1776221327671902687

 

[Andris75]

3 Little Ringed Plovers - Upton Warren Flashes

 

[wheatearlp]

Not that it compares with Sandwich Tern or Mandarin, but another new darvic-ringed BHG was present on the Flashes today. It is a Belvide-ringed bird - 29F8 - red ring, white writing. I'm awaiting feedback from the scheme co-ordinator but in the meantime, have a picture.

 

[Phil Andrews]

The first Common Sandpiper of the year on the Sailing Pool as per Tim O (first seen yesterday evening)

 

[Phil Andrews]

An arrival of WW at #uptonwarren this morning it seems. 2 singing at the eduction reserve & poss 2 on the Flashes. Burst of Sedge Warbler song from Public FP at Moors. Common Sandpiper found by @birdergladys.bsky.social at the SPool (104 & 105 fty) Wild Garlic Orange Tip food in flower #ukbirding

As per Gert on Bluesky

 

[Birder Gladys]

60+ sand martin on sailing pool as we left

 

[Ian Byrnes]

At 10.30 this morning a Red Kite sat quietly on a tree down the west track but took flight when he saw me.

 

[Jimbo1948]

At 10.30 this morning a Red Kite sat quietly on a tree down the west track but took flight when he saw me.

Nice one Ian .

 

[Ian Byrnes]

Nice one Ian .

Thank you young James

 

[Phil Andrews]

As per Gert on Bluesky:

High winds at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning . Common Sandpiper showing well, 4 Swallow, 2 House Martin and c100 Sand Martin. Sedge Warbler singing at North Moors per @andypitt.bsky.social

 

[Phil Andrews]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1776904576718762356

 

[Phil Andrews]

Needless to say 60 is a record count of Avocet for the first half of April.

 

[Phil Andrews]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1776912613898596410

 

[Phil Andrews]

2 Arctic Tern on the Sailing Pool early afternoon as per Paul Croft.

Grey Plover circled the Sailing Pool then flew northeast as per Paul and Dave J.

 

[Phil Andrews]

3 Arctic Tern on the Sailing Pool mid afternoon as per SMW.

 

[Gert Corfield]

The Arctic Tern at the Sailing Pool this afternoon. A bit distant but performed well

 

[Phil Andrews]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1777078226013028476

 

[Phil Andrews]

Sandwich Tern at the Flashes this morning as per Dave J.