Upton Warren (2 Viewers)

[upstarts1979]

Don't know Phil. A chap from North Norfolk apparently.

Hope he had a permit, but if it was one we'll let him off this time8-P

 

[forgetfulelephant]

Able to upload pics now.

Shelduck


Rob

 

[Spoonbill Finder]

Don't know Phil. A chap from North Norfolk apparently.

The finder is originally from this neck of the woods, having watched Bittell and Upton Warren before moving to North Norfolk. I spoke to Gordon Greaves, who can vouch for the man's credentials, having known him before he moved away. Gordon was in the East Hide when the bird was seen and, although he didn't pick it up himself, said that the gulls were circling the area of the reedbed where it landed.

I stayed until 4.45 but had no further sighting of the bird. Good luck to those who are able to get to The Moors Pool tomorrow.

In addition to Upstarts sightings I saw a single Waxwing at Webbs early morning and a Little Grebe at the Moors Pool.

 

[forgetfulelephant]

From today:

1. Mr & Mrs Mandarin
2. The Kingfisher that paid a brief visit.


Rob

 

[Bob O.]

From today:

1. Mr & Mrs Mandarin
2. The Kingfisher that paid a brief visit.


Rob

Nice ones Rob, here's mine.
1. Count the lapwing for JB.
2. Mandarin visitor.
3. Dawn patrol.
4. Count the snipe panorama.

 

[upstarts1979]

pics from today

No apologies for the snipe pics - I can't get enough of them.
These are most of the 59 on view. A series of 'Gazza type atmospheric' shots.
1. The soggy Buzzard by the east gate.
2, 3, 4: all snipe in Amy's this morming.
5 siskin

 

[upstarts1979]

Nice ones Rob, here's mine.
1. Count the lapwing for JB.
2. Mandarin visitor.
3. Dawn patrol.
4. Count the snipe panorama.

Sums a great morning up mate. 84 lapwing
not sure about the snipe though I think I am counting the reflections c45 there.
B B John

 

[binus1963]

and here's mine

i note the chaffinch has the manky legs, was a bit bad for light so struggled had kingfisher and water rail but too dull, did'nt get onto manderin but some good company as per usual.

 

[keithr]

From today:

1. Mr & Mrs Mandarin
2. The Kingfisher that paid a brief visit.


Rob

Never seen the female before ...well done and thanks for uploading.
Might be able to get there on Saturday...bet they will be a bit wetter though...lol


The Bittern sounds exciting as well.
Keith :t:

 

[AlanSS]

Mr Mandarin

Unfortunately, we didn't see Mrs Mandarin, but Mr Mandarin came into the channel at the new hide.
Had a really good day with the woodpecker, water rail and kestrel on the way back up the track.

 

[Birder Gladys]

just some photos from a quick hour today

 

[Stone Snapper]

record shot of the common & jack snipe side by side

 

[forgetfulelephant]

Really great series of shots from Bob O, Binus, Upstarts, AlanSS, Birder Gladys & Kingfisher-kid. Good work all! :t:
Enjoyed viewing them all.


Rob

 

[upstarts1979]

Really great series of shots from Bob O, Binus, Upstarts, AlanSS, Birder Gladys & Kingfisher-kid. Good work all! :t:
Enjoyed viewing them all.


Rob

don't forget yours mate:t:john and what a cracking day all round

 

[upstarts1979]

record shot of the common & jack snipe side by side

a great ID shot Vern, showing the salient head featuresB john

 

[Stone Snapper]

a great ID shot Vern, showing the salient head featuresB john

Thanks john shame it was so dull, but as you said great day today was nice to see so many again fridays seem to get very busy :t: cheers @ rob all the pics are very good on the forum including yours my friend o

 

[Upland Birder]

Members of the West Midland Bird Club may have noticed in the recent bulletin from the Club that the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust have permitted Club members free access to the Moors Pool for the next five year in recognition of the WMBC's contribution to the soon-to-be erected information panel in the new Bittern Hide (to be renamed the Joyce and Arthur Hide this forthcoming spring in recognition of the input by the Jacobs into the reserve over the years).

QUOTE]

FIVE YEARS!!!!!
I'm looking forward to seeing the 50" plasma, interactive, WiFi enabled, touchscreen info board!!!!!
FIVE PIGGING YEARS!!!!!
Where are we going to park? Will there be a waiting list for the hides?
I take it this is a reciprocal arrangement where we can visit their hides?
FIVE YEARS FREE!!!!!
:C:C:C:C:C:C:C

I'm don't think the arrangement will make a lot of difference. In practice WMBC members who are not members of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust will probably visit if something rare or scarce turns up or if they just fancy spending a few hours there from time to time. Some WMBC members may also be members of other trusts in the West Midlands region. I'm a WMBC member and live in North Staffs but visit Upton Warren or Brandon Marsh occasionally when visiting relatives in Solihull and I dont mind paying £3. I don't think you will be inundated by WMBC members.

Although a WMBC member I rarely visit any of its reserves but I pay subscription in order to support all the hard work that goes into the compiling of records for the West Midlands region, to support the management of its reserves which in turn supports birds and other wildlife and supports the production of the annual report. Upton Warren is referred to in the annual report when commenting on bird species records from Worcestershire.

Dean:t:

 

[Phil Andrews]

Yesterday's haul takes December onto 79 species and 2012 as a whole on to 152 (obviously pending acceptance by the County Recorder of several species).

Has anyone has Rook or Little Owl this month; there have still to be any reports of Stonechat this year :-C

 

[Bob O.]

I'm don't think the arrangement will make a lot of difference. In practice WMBC members who are not members of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust will probably visit if something rare or scarce turns up or if they just fancy spending a few hours there from time to time. Some WMBC members may also be members of other trusts in the West Midlands region. I'm a WMBC member and live in North Staffs but visit Upton Warren or Brandon Marsh occasionally when visiting relatives in Solihull and I dont mind paying £3. I don't think you will be inundated by WMBC members.

Although a WMBC member I rarely visit any of its reserves but I pay subscription in order to support all the hard work that goes into the compiling of records for the West Midlands region, to support the management of its reserves which in turn supports birds and other wildlife and supports the production of the annual report. Upton Warren is referred to in the annual report when commenting on bird species records from Worcestershire.

Dean:t:

Hi Dean,
I think you are right but they shouldn't just give it away. Five years is excessive.

 

[forgetfulelephant]

Raining heavily at the reserve. Everywhere seems passable with care at present but the water is rising! No sign so far of Mandarin or the reported Bittern.


Rob