Upton Warren (19 Viewers)

[PeterE]

Tuesday Work Party at The Moors

As John was otherwise engaged here is a brief account of the work done: the shoreline of the promontory was strimmed in readiness for snipe, the lush vegetation on the Pool Island was cleared, and there was some selective cropping of willows near the East Track.

The new boat generously donated by Charles was subjected to sea trials.

The party comprised Paul, Bob P, Charles, Gerry, Keith, Ray, Roger, Terry, Tony and - very belatedly - me.

Tony's cake was exquisite.

Peter

 

[Stone Snapper]

Baird`s from today was great to see Mr Rob Evans :t:

 

[PeterE]

Baird`s from today was great to see Mr Evans :t:

Great picture, as ever, Vern. Sorry to miss you. Were you downstairs in the hide?

Peter

 

[UW82]

Baird's still present.

Des.

 

[upstarts1979]

John B

Thanks for your hospitality tonight at Upton it was a pleasure to meet you and visit your reserve. Some places I've been to the locals won't talk to you let alone tell you where the birds are - Upton is totally the opposite, friendly helpful people.

Steve

Good to meet you too Steve and thanks for your nice words.
The whole BAIRDS Chapter has totally changed my impression that the twitching scene was full of selfish birders and togs. Not one person has been nothing but NICE . Although it was hard work it has been a total pleasure to meet so many people that have had a good experience at our Reserve. The Bairds experience was probably as memorable as the Least sand episode 28 years ago.
:t:B John

 

[upstarts1979]

Baird`s from today was great to see Mr Evans :t:

Great pic and Yes welcome Mr Rob Evans and thanks to the other Mr Peter Evans for the work party details.:t::t: john

 

[upstarts1979]

Contract work today

Neil the Contractor will be starting work on reeds from 9am . He will be entering the Flashes from the sewage works and work along the far shore. The chances are the bird might stay.
However tomorrow the work is in front of the hide and starts very early.
:t:

 

[Janette55]

Moors work party

Tuesday Work Party at The Moors

As John was otherwise engaged here is a brief account of the work done: the shoreline of the promontory was strimmed in readiness for snipe, the lush vegetation on the Pool Island was cleared, and there was some selective cropping of willows near the East Track.

The new boat generously donated by Charles was subjected to sea trials.

The party comprised Paul, Bob P, Charles, Gerry, Keith, Ray, Roger, Terry, Tony and - very belatedly - me.

Tony's cake was exquisite.

Peter

Well done to everyone who took part yesterday. Pleased to hear that the work party was as enjoyable as ever.B B

 

[Tomwbhx]

Get to the Flashes between 06.00 and 09.00 and the Baird's may well be there.

Des.

Any news on the Bairds, I couldn't get there that early. Earliest would be about 2 this's pm
Thanks
Tom

 

[UW82]

Although there has been disturbance the Baird's is still present.

Des.

 

[Tomwbhx]

Although there has been disturbance the Baird's is still present.

Des.

Thanks. I will get my work finished and get down there, fingers crossed!

 

[Stone Snapper]

hopefully Flickr link is sorted

 

[Dick-E-Dipper]

John B

Thanks for your hospitality tonight at Upton it was a pleasure to meet you and visit your reserve. Some places I've been to the locals won't talk to you let alone tell you where the birds are - Upton is totally the opposite, friendly helpful people.

Steve

Steve`s gorgeous photo attached to above, deserves a caption, how about:-

"It`s no good you trying to tip-toe past, -I can see you"

Richard

 

[Jhanlon]

Bairds - any tips?

I'm hoping to go and see this very soon (available on & off daily from tomorrow 'til sunday) and I'm quite keen to get some snaps especially.

I notice there is talk of works taking place various days and at various locations on site as well as reports of full hides etc.

All things considered are there any days or times of day to be tried or avoided? I've not been to this site before so any other helpful tips would be appreciated, as well as a heads up if a long walk is involved (in case I'm pushed for time!).

Thanks! :t:

 

[Phil Andrews]

Hi James

Probably best to wait for Des's report later on the day's birding to see how it reacted to contractors on site. Today the work was on the far shore but tomorrow it switches to the near shore which may force it to leave the site; even if it is present tomorrow it is likely to be feeding some distance from the hide due to the work. However there are no works planned from Friday through to Monday. Hide is approx 8 minutes from the car park.

 

[geoffw1946]

Hi James

Probably best to wait for Des's report later on the day's birding to see how it reacted to contractors on site. Today the work was on the far shore but tomorrow it switches to the near shore which may force it to leave the site; even if it is present tomorrow it is likely to be feeding some distance from the hide due to the work. However there are no works planned from Friday through to Monday. Hide is approx 8 minutes from the car park.

If the Baird's is anything like the various juvenile Curlew Sandpipers seen at Midd Lakes recently it won't take any notice of the work providing the contractor is careful. We have had people strimming within 20 feet of them and the latest birds continue feeding as birders walk within 10 feet of them, as they are juveniles and probably never seen a human they don't realise the danger, when in large flocks they react differently.
After flying circa 4000 miles it needs to feed up well before continuing it's journey.

 

[upstarts1979]

Tomorrow Neil (the contractor will be working from 7.30am -4pm. He will be working between the hide and the area where the Bairds is feeding. Hopefully it will go over to the gulley along the meadow next to sewage works.
The next phase of work will be next Wed/Thursday. details when I get them. :t:

 

[Phil Andrews]

Tomorrow Neil (the contractor will be working from 7.30am -4pm. He will be working between the hide and the area where the Bairds is feeding. Hopefully it will go over to the gulley along the meadow next to sewage works.
The next phase of work will be next Wed/Thursday. details when I get them. :t:

The Trust's website indicates there is work occurring at the Flashes on Tuesday?

 

[keithr]

John B

Thanks for your hospitality tonight at Upton it was a pleasure to meet you and visit your reserve. Some places I've been to the locals won't talk to you let alone tell you where the birds are - Upton is totally the opposite, friendly helpful people.

Steve

Brilliant image...........

keep away from Bittell then...lol

 

[UW82]

Today's highlights:

FLASHES:
BAIRD'S SANDPIPER-still present this evening and the first bird to return to feed after a brief disturbance this morning. In fact, it was the only bird present for about 10 minutes until the Ruff and then Avocets returned. The Lapwing stayed away for some time and duck numbers didn't recover fully during the day.

There were more visitors today e.g from Cheshire and Manchester.

Ruff----------------------Avocet (2)
Curlew (18)--------------Snipe (3)
Teal (38)-----------------Shoveler (50)
Gadwall (1)---------------Peregrine
Kestrel (2)----------------Water Rail
Common Gull (juv)-------L B B Gull (65)
Herring Gull (2)-----------Blackcap (m+f)
Chiffchaff (4)

SAILING POOL:
Cetti's Warbler-----------Grey Wagtail

MOORS:
I didn't go to the Moors but a Little Egret was reported.

Des.