Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 62 Canada Geese, 4 Grey Heron, Cormorant, 3 Coot broods of 1/1 & 4, Moorhens with 2+ young, 7 Oystercatchers including pair with 3 young, 3 Buzzard, Hobby, 10 BH Gull, 2 Common Terns, Redstart, c50 House Martins, 2 Mistle Thrush, Jay, Green Woodpecker.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Little Ringed Plover.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red Kite drifted ENE at 10.30, Curlew, c500 Swifts.
Notts: Mansfield: Quail singing near Penniment Bungalow Farm along Penniment Lane.
Staffs: Stramshall: Adult Gannet flew west today.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Little Ringed Plover, 5 Redshank, 26 Great-crested Grebe and a Cuckoo.
Staffs: Aqualate Park: Adult Gannet at the far end of Aqualate Mere this evening.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Latest Sightings 30/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 3 Grey Heron, Cormorant, 2 Mute Swans, 54 Canada Geese, 2 Shelduck, 3 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck, 5 Oystercatchers, 4 Lapwing, 3 Buzzards, Hobby, Kestrel, 9 BH Gulls, 2 Common Terns, 4 Whitethroats, Lesser Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, 3 Sedge Warblers.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Cuckoo.
Staffs: Westport Lake: Adult Kittiwake circled early morning.
Staffs: Tittesworth Reservoir: Osprey circled at mid-day then flew south.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 5 Redshank, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Teal, Little Grebe and 2 Hobby.
Notts: Newark on Trent: Osprey soaring over the River Trent before heading north this morning.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: 2 Black Terns on Neatholme Scrape early afternoon.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Cuckoo.
Staffs: Westport Lake: Adult Kittiwake circled early morning.
Staffs: Tittesworth Reservoir: Osprey circled at mid-day then flew south.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 5 Redshank, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Teal, Little Grebe and 2 Hobby.
Notts: Newark on Trent: Osprey soaring over the River Trent before heading north this morning.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: 2 Black Terns on Neatholme Scrape early afternoon.
Defra in Buzzard cull U turn
It should never really have been an issue in the first place, but due to public pressure Defra have decided against the proposed Buzzard cull. And before somebody says 'they weren't going to cull them'. It all amounts to the same bloody thing in my eyes.....control, exterminate, poison, destroy, eradicate, shoot, trap, cull. It's just that to the average joe public 'control' sounds so much nicer.
The National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) otherwsie known as No Goshawks Onmyland are apoplectic. This from the NGO website.
Hmm, some interesting figures there that I guess only the NGO would come up with.
This from the RSPB....
The RSPB is pleased at the news that an outpouring of public concern for a much-loved British bird has encouraged Wildlife Minister Richard Benyon to drop proposals to license the destruction of Buzzard nests, as well as the capture of adult birds on shooting estates.
Martin Harper is the RSPB's conservation director. He said: "We're pleased the minister has listened to people's concerns and acted in the public interest by cancelling this project. This is a strong decision, reflecting the strength of the nation's desire to see Government protecting precious wildlife. The recovery of the Buzzard is being celebrated by the public after many decades of persecution. It is clear they don't want their taxes being spent on removing Buzzards, and the Government has to ensure that no bird of prey will be killed in the name of sport."
"We don't want anything to distract Defra from the pressing task of saving our threatened wildlife. It should be putting its limited resources into areas such as preventing the extinction of Hen Harriers in England. Government-backed research has already concluded that illegal persecution is limiting the populations of Golden Eagle and Hen Harrier. The RSPB believes there are well-tried non-lethal solutions to reducing impacts of Buzzards at Pheasant pens."
Maybe if the Gamekeepers' spent less time hunting down and destroying all our Goshawk, Hen Harrier, Buzzard, Red Kite and Sparrowhawk etc nests and spent more time looking after the little pheasants they release then their little pheasant shooting friends would have more little pheasants to shoot.
Not about the destruction of Buzzards but the destruction on Foxes. Sabotage the Hunt-The Business.
The National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) otherwsie known as No Goshawks Onmyland are apoplectic. This from the NGO website.
The National
Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) has expressed disappointment that Defra
is not proceeding with its original research proposals into non-lethal
solutions to the problem of buzzards attacking young pheasants. Serious
damage caused by buzzards is not common but where it does occur, losses
to the gamebirds can exceptionally reach 30%.
The
NGO believes that the Government’s change of heart, coming just days
before the research was due to start, is the result of misinformation
about the plans, put about by bird protectionists.
An NGO Spokesman said:
“In
law, people with serious problems caused by buzzards can apply for a
licence to control them. The deflection of this research means that such
applications will just have to be judged without the benefit of
independent scientific advice on possible non-lethal alternatives. It is
hard to see how that leaves buzzards better off.”
ENDS
- The UK buzzard population has increased nearly six-fold in just eleven years, now numbering up to half a million birds.
- Buzzards are generalist feeders. They sometimes key in on vulnerable young gamebirds, exceptionally causing losses of up to 30% and affecting the viability of important rural businesses.
- Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, anyone suffering serious damage to livestock, including fish and pheasants, can apply for a licence to control otherwise protected birds. Non-lethal alternatives must have been tried and found to be ineffective first.
- Licences for the protection of pheasants have never been approved but equivalent licences are routinely issued to allow fisheries managers to kill cormorants in order to protect their fishing businesses. The UK cormorant population is about one twentieth that of the buzzard.
Hmm, some interesting figures there that I guess only the NGO would come up with.
This from the RSPB....
The RSPB is pleased at the news that an outpouring of public concern for a much-loved British bird has encouraged Wildlife Minister Richard Benyon to drop proposals to license the destruction of Buzzard nests, as well as the capture of adult birds on shooting estates.
Martin Harper is the RSPB's conservation director. He said: "We're pleased the minister has listened to people's concerns and acted in the public interest by cancelling this project. This is a strong decision, reflecting the strength of the nation's desire to see Government protecting precious wildlife. The recovery of the Buzzard is being celebrated by the public after many decades of persecution. It is clear they don't want their taxes being spent on removing Buzzards, and the Government has to ensure that no bird of prey will be killed in the name of sport."
"We don't want anything to distract Defra from the pressing task of saving our threatened wildlife. It should be putting its limited resources into areas such as preventing the extinction of Hen Harriers in England. Government-backed research has already concluded that illegal persecution is limiting the populations of Golden Eagle and Hen Harrier. The RSPB believes there are well-tried non-lethal solutions to reducing impacts of Buzzards at Pheasant pens."
Maybe if the Gamekeepers' spent less time hunting down and destroying all our Goshawk, Hen Harrier, Buzzard, Red Kite and Sparrowhawk etc nests and spent more time looking after the little pheasants they release then their little pheasant shooting friends would have more little pheasants to shoot.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Latest Sightings 29/05/2012
Today's Megas: At Hartlepool Headland in Cleveland a male Western Orphean Warbler. At Tory Island in Donegal a 1st summer male Collared Flycatcher.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Osprey this afternoon. Also 3 Redshank, 6+ Oystercatchers and a Curlew.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Little Egret, 3 Grey Heron, 2 Shelduck, Pochard, Hobby, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Oystercatchers, 2 Redshank, 4 Common Terns, 2 Cuckoo, 2 Yellow Wagtails, 3+ Cetti's Warblers.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: Wood Sandpiper on Conservation Pit this morning.
Derbys: Millstone Egde (SK2480): 2 Grey Partridge and a Wood Warbler.
Derbys: Milldale (SK1454): Grey Wagtail, 4 Dipper.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Little Grebe, 23 Greylag Geese, Redshank, 2 Common Terns and 3 Reed Warblers.
Leics: Rutland Water: Little Stint still on Lagoon IV by Sandpiper Hide.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Cuckoo, 3 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank, Little Ringed Plover, Yellow Wagtail and 4 Shoveler.
Notts: Gringley Carr: A Quail singing early evening.
Notts: Retford: A 1st summer male Pied Flycatcher trapped and ringed in a private garden this morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Osprey this afternoon. Also 3 Redshank, 6+ Oystercatchers and a Curlew.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Little Egret, 3 Grey Heron, 2 Shelduck, Pochard, Hobby, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Oystercatchers, 2 Redshank, 4 Common Terns, 2 Cuckoo, 2 Yellow Wagtails, 3+ Cetti's Warblers.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: Wood Sandpiper on Conservation Pit this morning.
Derbys: Millstone Egde (SK2480): 2 Grey Partridge and a Wood Warbler.
Derbys: Milldale (SK1454): Grey Wagtail, 4 Dipper.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Little Grebe, 23 Greylag Geese, Redshank, 2 Common Terns and 3 Reed Warblers.
Leics: Rutland Water: Little Stint still on Lagoon IV by Sandpiper Hide.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Cuckoo, 3 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank, Little Ringed Plover, Yellow Wagtail and 4 Shoveler.
Notts: Gringley Carr: A Quail singing early evening.
Notts: Retford: A 1st summer male Pied Flycatcher trapped and ringed in a private garden this morning.
Monday, 28 May 2012
Latest Sightings 28/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Grey Heron, Cormorant, Mute Swan, 41 Canada
Geese, 4 Coot broods of 1/1/2 & 4, 39 Mallard, drake Wigeon, 3
Gadwall, 4 Tufted Duck, 2 Hobbies, 2 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, Kestrel, 5
Oystercatchers, 5 Lapwing, 7 BH Gulls, 2 Common Terns, 5+ Sedge
Warbler, 4 Whitethroats, Lesser Whitethroat, Green Woodpecker, Great
Spotted Woodpecker, Jay.
Derbys: Shipley: 2 Grasshopper Warblers.
Derbys: Ticknall: 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Allestree: 2 Kestrel, Whitethroat, Jay, 2 Buzzards, Kingfisher, 4 Cormorants, Hobby, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Redshank, Common Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Female Pintail, 3 Teal, 5 Shoveler, 48 Gadwall, drake Gadwall x Mallard hybrid, 3 Redshank and a Little Ringed Plover.
Leics: Rutland Water: Wood Sandpiper from Snipe Hide, also a Little Stint on Lagoon IV.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: 3 Turnstones on Chainbridge Scrape East. Also 2 drake Garganey on Neatholme Scrape.
Notts: Welbeck Watchpoint: Honey Buzzard this afternoon.
Derbys: Shipley: 2 Grasshopper Warblers.
Derbys: Ticknall: 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Allestree: 2 Kestrel, Whitethroat, Jay, 2 Buzzards, Kingfisher, 4 Cormorants, Hobby, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Redshank, Common Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Female Pintail, 3 Teal, 5 Shoveler, 48 Gadwall, drake Gadwall x Mallard hybrid, 3 Redshank and a Little Ringed Plover.
Leics: Rutland Water: Wood Sandpiper from Snipe Hide, also a Little Stint on Lagoon IV.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: 3 Turnstones on Chainbridge Scrape East. Also 2 drake Garganey on Neatholme Scrape.
Notts: Welbeck Watchpoint: Honey Buzzard this afternoon.
Sterna v Larus, and Subbuteo
It was nice to see some activity on the Tern raft down Wyver today. The raft was put in place during the mini heatwave we endured in late March. Since then very little has gone anywhere near it apart from a Pied Wagtail and a few Hirundines that perched on it.
Today however there was quite a bit going on. When I arrived I could see quite a few twigs on the raft so I knew something had been busy. A few minutes later the culprit came to light when a BHG brought some more twigs.
With the Oystercatchers successfully rearing young for the first time at Wyver I wondered If BH Gulls could follow suit. I thought it would be nice but I'd prefer it if it was Terns. Then as if by magic 2 Common Terns arrived and landed on the raft, one with a fish. The Gulls not that keen on their space being taken seen the Terns off.
Over the next few hours though the Gulls and Terns became quite tolerant of each other and let bygones be bygones to claim their bit of space. The Gulls continually bringing twigs and the Terns making some sort of hollow in the shingle.
So maybe both the Gulls and Terns can live side by side and follow in the Oycs footsteps and rear a family.
I had to leave just after 13.00 because the Mrs was on a course and the daughter was off school with a stomach upset. So It was my turn to be on shit duty and she didn't disappoint. It's normally Chris who has trouble in that department but it was the turn of my darling daughter to make me retch today. All part of the fun of parenting I suppose.
Just before I left I had a Hobby over the main pool. When I left the hide and walked up the lane thinking it had gone I looked up to see 2 together. It doesn't matter how many times I see Hobby I will never tire of it. Bloody cracking birds.
Back to being serious just for a moment. I managed to get a few shots of the Terns and some video grab too. One thing that struck me with one of the photos was how the bill looks all dark. This perfectly illustrates how some photos can be misleading because the bill is in fact just a typical Common Tern bill. But the light and angle of the bird maybe suggests something else. It's the 3rd photo down not that you didn't know.
Today however there was quite a bit going on. When I arrived I could see quite a few twigs on the raft so I knew something had been busy. A few minutes later the culprit came to light when a BHG brought some more twigs.
With the Oystercatchers successfully rearing young for the first time at Wyver I wondered If BH Gulls could follow suit. I thought it would be nice but I'd prefer it if it was Terns. Then as if by magic 2 Common Terns arrived and landed on the raft, one with a fish. The Gulls not that keen on their space being taken seen the Terns off.
Over the next few hours though the Gulls and Terns became quite tolerant of each other and let bygones be bygones to claim their bit of space. The Gulls continually bringing twigs and the Terns making some sort of hollow in the shingle.
So maybe both the Gulls and Terns can live side by side and follow in the Oycs footsteps and rear a family.
I had to leave just after 13.00 because the Mrs was on a course and the daughter was off school with a stomach upset. So It was my turn to be on shit duty and she didn't disappoint. It's normally Chris who has trouble in that department but it was the turn of my darling daughter to make me retch today. All part of the fun of parenting I suppose.
Just before I left I had a Hobby over the main pool. When I left the hide and walked up the lane thinking it had gone I looked up to see 2 together. It doesn't matter how many times I see Hobby I will never tire of it. Bloody cracking birds.
Back to being serious just for a moment. I managed to get a few shots of the Terns and some video grab too. One thing that struck me with one of the photos was how the bill looks all dark. This perfectly illustrates how some photos can be misleading because the bill is in fact just a typical Common Tern bill. But the light and angle of the bird maybe suggests something else. It's the 3rd photo down not that you didn't know.
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Latest Sightings 27/05/2012
Today's Megas The Baillon's Crake still present at Maltraeth Marsh RSPB on Anglesey. The bird is being heard but not seen. The Greater Yellowlegs still at Loch of Strathbeg in Aberdeenshire on Tower Pool.
Derbys: Cromford Canal: Pied Flycatcher at High Peak Junction.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Wood Sandpiper and a Sanderling this morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Pair of Barnacle Geese with 5 young.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Common Sandpiper, 4 Common Terns, 2 Gadwall, Yellow Wagtail.
Derbys: Hay Wood (SK2577): Wood Warbler.
Derbys: Findern Lake (SK2929): 4 Egyptian Geese.
Notts: Kilvington: Grey Plover on the west lake, also 3 Turnstone.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Drake Garganey on Tween Pond.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Sanderling on Bottom Lagoon at Annesley Pit Top.
Notts: Hallcroft GP's: Black Tern on the main lake.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Two possible Baird Sandpipers on Neatholme Scrape. It's now believed that they are summer plumaged Sanderlings.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): A Red Kite flew North at 09.55, 2 Hobby, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 5 Oystercatchers, 53 Mute Swans, 18 LBB Gulls and a Kingfisher.
Staffs: Whitemoor Haye: Osprey this afternoon at 13.07.
Staffs: Croxall Lakes: Osprey this afternoon at 13.14.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: Black Tern also a flythrough Osprey.
Staffs: Doxey Marshes: Drake Garganey showing well on platform scrape.
Staffs: Drayton Basset Pits: Black Tern on north pit.
Leics: Eyebrook Reservoir: 3 Black Terns off Stoke Dry car park.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Black Tern on North Side.
Leics: North Luffenham: Bar-tailed Godwit on the airfield.
Derbys: Cromford Canal: Pied Flycatcher at High Peak Junction.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Wood Sandpiper and a Sanderling this morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Pair of Barnacle Geese with 5 young.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Common Sandpiper, 4 Common Terns, 2 Gadwall, Yellow Wagtail.
Derbys: Hay Wood (SK2577): Wood Warbler.
Derbys: Findern Lake (SK2929): 4 Egyptian Geese.
Notts: Kilvington: Grey Plover on the west lake, also 3 Turnstone.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Drake Garganey on Tween Pond.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Sanderling on Bottom Lagoon at Annesley Pit Top.
Notts: Hallcroft GP's: Black Tern on the main lake.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Two possible Baird Sandpipers on Neatholme Scrape. It's now believed that they are summer plumaged Sanderlings.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): A Red Kite flew North at 09.55, 2 Hobby, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 5 Oystercatchers, 53 Mute Swans, 18 LBB Gulls and a Kingfisher.
Staffs: Whitemoor Haye: Osprey this afternoon at 13.07.
Staffs: Croxall Lakes: Osprey this afternoon at 13.14.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: Black Tern also a flythrough Osprey.
Staffs: Doxey Marshes: Drake Garganey showing well on platform scrape.
Staffs: Drayton Basset Pits: Black Tern on north pit.
Leics: Eyebrook Reservoir: 3 Black Terns off Stoke Dry car park.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Black Tern on North Side.
Leics: North Luffenham: Bar-tailed Godwit on the airfield.
Fire on Beeley Moor.
Bad news from Beeley Moor as a fire continues to burn, threateneing breeding birds that are already in decline. Meadow Pipits, Skylark and possibly Stonechat and Whinchat may suffer as a result of the fire.
Firefighters from Derbyshire Fire service were called to a blaze at Beeley Moor at around 9.30pm yesterday evening.
Three fire engines and a water carrier arrived within fifteen minutes after a passing motorist reported smoke rising from the moor at the side of the road.
A witness said that within fifteen minutes of seeing the smoke the wind had fanned the flames into a wall of fire around 100 feet long by twenty feet wide at the triangular road intersection on top of the moor.
The firefighters have run out of water from the first carrier although it is understood that extra resources are on the way to the scene from Buxton.
Estate workers from Chatsworth are currently helping the firemen to bring the blaze under control although it is expected to take some time before the fire is extinguished.
No news yet as to how it started.
Some pictures here.
Edit: Fire has now been put out.
Saturday, 26 May 2012
Latest Sightings 26/05/2012
Today's Megas : At Maltraeth Marsh RSPB on Anglesey the Baillon's Crake still singing early morning. At Loch of Strathbeg RSPB in Aberdeenshire the Greater Yellowlegs still present on Tower Pool.
Derbys: Rose End Meadows: Redstart.
Derbys: Drakelow NR: Red Kite, Greenshank, 3 Red-legged Partridge and 2 Cuckoo.
Derys: Crowden (SK0799): Peregrine, 4 Tree Pipit, Grey Wagtail, 2 Dipper, Redstart, Jay and 2 Raven.
Derbys: Stanage Edge: Cuckoo and Ring Ouzel.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Common Sandpiper, 2 Curlew, 2 Common Terns.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Temminck's Stint on new workings at Tiln North at 09.45.
Leics: Bottesford: Osprey drifted north over the village late morning.
Staffs: Drayton Basset Pits: 3 Little Stints on North Pit this evening, also 3 Sanderlings, 2 Knot, and 2 Turnstones.
Staffs: Aqualate Park: Drake Garganey on Aqualate Mere today.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Temminck's Stint on north shore opposite the West Hide mid-afternoon.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: Sanderling on north side of causeway at 14.45.
Staffs: Rudyard Reservoir: Presumed escape Bald Ibis by road to reservoir, in grass field 25m from the main road junction at SJ970576.
Derbys: Rose End Meadows: Redstart.
Derbys: Drakelow NR: Red Kite, Greenshank, 3 Red-legged Partridge and 2 Cuckoo.
Derys: Crowden (SK0799): Peregrine, 4 Tree Pipit, Grey Wagtail, 2 Dipper, Redstart, Jay and 2 Raven.
Derbys: Stanage Edge: Cuckoo and Ring Ouzel.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Common Sandpiper, 2 Curlew, 2 Common Terns.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Temminck's Stint on new workings at Tiln North at 09.45.
Leics: Bottesford: Osprey drifted north over the village late morning.
Staffs: Drayton Basset Pits: 3 Little Stints on North Pit this evening, also 3 Sanderlings, 2 Knot, and 2 Turnstones.
Staffs: Aqualate Park: Drake Garganey on Aqualate Mere today.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Temminck's Stint on north shore opposite the West Hide mid-afternoon.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: Sanderling on north side of causeway at 14.45.
Staffs: Rudyard Reservoir: Presumed escape Bald Ibis by road to reservoir, in grass field 25m from the main road junction at SJ970576.
Friday, 25 May 2012
Latest Sightings 25/05/2012
Today's MEGAS: The Greater Yellowlegs still at Loch of Strathbeg RSPB in Aberdeenshire on Tower Pool. Also the Baillon's Crake at Maltaeth Marsh RSPB in Anglesey-male still singing early morning; note that this bird is virtually impossible to see.
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swans, 46 Canada Geese, 24 Greylag Geese, drake Wigeon, 3 Gadwall, 2 Shelduck, Tufted Duck, 5 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 7 Oystercatchers including the pair with 3 young, 8 LBB Gulls over, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Jay.
Derbys: Cromford Canal: Pied Flycatcher near High Peak Junction and a Spotted Flycatcher near Gregory's Tunnel.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Marsh Harrier, Turnstone and Redshank.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 3 Common Terns, 2 Raven and 2 Reed Warblers.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Hobby, and a 1st summer Common Gull.
Staffs: Branston GP's: 2 Black Terns.
Notts: Kirkby in Ashfield: White Stork flew over high to North West mid-evening.
Notts: Attenborough NR: 2 1st summer Little Gulls on Clifton Pit early afternoon. Also a drake Garganey.
Notts: Besthorpe NWT: Drake Garganey still on Mons Pool.
Notts: Harlow Wood: Wood Warbler still singing in mixed woodland behind the garden centre near Portland College this morning.
Notts: Lound: Golden Oriole singing near the small sewage farm northeast of the village today.
Leics: Rutland Water: Little Stint on Lagoon IV.
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swans, 46 Canada Geese, 24 Greylag Geese, drake Wigeon, 3 Gadwall, 2 Shelduck, Tufted Duck, 5 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 7 Oystercatchers including the pair with 3 young, 8 LBB Gulls over, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Jay.
Derbys: Cromford Canal: Pied Flycatcher near High Peak Junction and a Spotted Flycatcher near Gregory's Tunnel.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Marsh Harrier, Turnstone and Redshank.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 3 Common Terns, 2 Raven and 2 Reed Warblers.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Hobby, and a 1st summer Common Gull.
Staffs: Branston GP's: 2 Black Terns.
Notts: Kirkby in Ashfield: White Stork flew over high to North West mid-evening.
Notts: Attenborough NR: 2 1st summer Little Gulls on Clifton Pit early afternoon. Also a drake Garganey.
Notts: Besthorpe NWT: Drake Garganey still on Mons Pool.
Notts: Harlow Wood: Wood Warbler still singing in mixed woodland behind the garden centre near Portland College this morning.
Notts: Lound: Golden Oriole singing near the small sewage farm northeast of the village today.
Leics: Rutland Water: Little Stint on Lagoon IV.
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Latest Sightings 24/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Shelduck, 3 Gadwall, drake Wigeon, 7 Tufted Duck, 7 Oystercatchers, 8 Lapwings, 2 Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 3 Sedge Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Raven.
Derbys: Alvaston: Osprey over Alvaston Park.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Little Grebe, 1st summer Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Ravens, 2 Common Terns.
Notts: Mansfield: Wood Warbler still singing near Portland College in Harlow Wood behind garden centre this morning.
Notts: Carlton: Honey Buzzard flew over.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Sanderling on Middle Lagoon at Annesley Pit Top.
Staffs: Branston GP's: Temminck's Stint on small scrape beyond wood today.
Leics: Albert Village: 3 Yellow-legged Gulls on the tip this afternoon.
Derbys: Alvaston: Osprey over Alvaston Park.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Little Grebe, 1st summer Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Ravens, 2 Common Terns.
Notts: Mansfield: Wood Warbler still singing near Portland College in Harlow Wood behind garden centre this morning.
Notts: Carlton: Honey Buzzard flew over.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Sanderling on Middle Lagoon at Annesley Pit Top.
Staffs: Branston GP's: Temminck's Stint on small scrape beyond wood today.
Leics: Albert Village: 3 Yellow-legged Gulls on the tip this afternoon.
Despicable!
I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this. I mean for fucks sakes what the hell is going on in the world that could ever justify this. Maybe...just maybe, Defra were right about the Ruddy Duck cull but to support the destruction of Buzzard nests and the taking of them into captivity just beggars belief. The main difference being that Ruddy Ducks are/were non native. Whereas Buzzards are native, but they want them culled to protect non native Pheasants. Fucking unbelievable.
You can email DEFRA Minister Richard Benyon MP or have a quiet word with him on Facebook or Twitter. He also happens to be a Grouse Moor owner....coincidence??
richard.benyon.mp@parliament.uk.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richar...42171595797858
@DefragovUK
You can email DEFRA Minister Richard Benyon MP or have a quiet word with him on Facebook or Twitter. He also happens to be a Grouse Moor owner....coincidence??
richard.benyon.mp@parliament.uk.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richar...42171595797858
@DefragovUK
A few photos
I've been trying to get some shots of the young Oycs down Wyver ever since they hatched out over 2 weeks ago but the adults had been keeping them well hidden. Yesterday however they were being a bit photogenic so I managed to get a few shots including all 3 young swimming over to the island and the happy family all together. Also, last Friday I managed to photograph a Green Hairstreak Butterfly. I've only ever seen a few of these and this one was quite docile so maybe a fresh one which hadn't fully woken up yet.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Latest Sightings 23/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 3 Grey Heron, drake Wigeon, 3 Gadwall, 2 Shelduck, 4 Tufted Ducks, 6 Lapwing, pair of Oystercatchers with 3 young, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 3 Chiff Chaff, 2 Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, 5 Sedge Warbler, 8 Reed Bunting, 3 Stock Doves, 8 Long-tailed Tits and a Jay.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Immature or female Marsh Harrier from 09.20 until 09.50 when it flew east.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Gadwall, Raven.
Notts: Mansfield: Wood Warbler, singing male showing well near Portland College by garden centre today.
Notts: Besthorpe NWT: Drake Garganey on Mons Pool.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Spotted Flycatcher, Dunlin, Little Ringed Plover, Tawny Owl, 4 Common Terns, 3 Teal.
Staffs: Hanchurch Woods: 45 Common Crossbills this morning.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Immature or female Marsh Harrier from 09.20 until 09.50 when it flew east.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Gadwall, Raven.
Notts: Mansfield: Wood Warbler, singing male showing well near Portland College by garden centre today.
Notts: Besthorpe NWT: Drake Garganey on Mons Pool.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Spotted Flycatcher, Dunlin, Little Ringed Plover, Tawny Owl, 4 Common Terns, 3 Teal.
Staffs: Hanchurch Woods: 45 Common Crossbills this morning.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Latest Sightings 22/05/2012
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: Grey Plover on Conservation Pit early morning only, also 4 Little Ringed Plovers and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Trent Meadows: Cetti's Warbler and 2 Grasshopper Warblers.
Derbys: Calver (SK2475): 2 Spotted Flycatchers.
Derbys: Froggatt (SK2476): 4 Pied Flycatchers.
Derbys: Mossylea (SK0594): 2 Pied Flycatchers.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Gadwall, Cuckoo, Reed Warbler and Raven.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 3 Red Kite flew over high to north east at 16.40, also a Hobby, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 2 Wigeon and a male Wheatear.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Quail singing in paddock near Tiddler's Pool.
Notts: Welbeck Watchpoint: Presumed escape White Stork this morning.
Derbys: Trent Meadows: Cetti's Warbler and 2 Grasshopper Warblers.
Derbys: Calver (SK2475): 2 Spotted Flycatchers.
Derbys: Froggatt (SK2476): 4 Pied Flycatchers.
Derbys: Mossylea (SK0594): 2 Pied Flycatchers.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Gadwall, Cuckoo, Reed Warbler and Raven.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 3 Red Kite flew over high to north east at 16.40, also a Hobby, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 2 Wigeon and a male Wheatear.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Quail singing in paddock near Tiddler's Pool.
Notts: Welbeck Watchpoint: Presumed escape White Stork this morning.
What a stunner!
I could well be referring to the weather that we have been blessed with over the past few days but I am of course talking about the stunning Cream-coloured Courser (Cursorius cursor) that for whatever reason chose Herefordshire to grace its presence. A bird which should be 1000's of miles away in the Middle East to North Africa and the Canary Islands.
When I heard about it late Sunday into Monday I thought......hmmm, I wouldn't mind seeing that. And after seeing photos of one it only whetted my appetite even further. So yesterday I was asked if I would like to go, and I didn't need to be asked twice.
It was initially going to be an early start but one of the group we was going with said he would drive so It meant going about 11.30. We finally set off a few minutes later than that but after a diversion off the motorway we were still watching the bird by 14.10. It really was a stunning bird, on a stunning day, in a stunning location.
So often these rare migrants turn up in right shit holes, but not this one. It chose the 8th fairway of the highest golf course in England with superb views all around.
Needless to say it was a superb twitch....I don't go on many. And everybody was well behaved too, apart from one who did start to walk across the fairway, but he was quickly told he was out of order and re-joined the main group of birders.
When I heard about it late Sunday into Monday I thought......hmmm, I wouldn't mind seeing that. And after seeing photos of one it only whetted my appetite even further. So yesterday I was asked if I would like to go, and I didn't need to be asked twice.
It was initially going to be an early start but one of the group we was going with said he would drive so It meant going about 11.30. We finally set off a few minutes later than that but after a diversion off the motorway we were still watching the bird by 14.10. It really was a stunning bird, on a stunning day, in a stunning location.
So often these rare migrants turn up in right shit holes, but not this one. It chose the 8th fairway of the highest golf course in England with superb views all around.
Monday, 21 May 2012
Latest Sightings 21/05/2012
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Yellow Wagtails, 3 Buzzards.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: 5 Shelduck, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Oystercatchers, male Wheatear and a Sedge Warbler.
Derbys: Barbrook Plantation: 2 Tree Pipits, Pied Flycatcher, 2 Redstarts.
Derbys: Big Moor: 2 Stonechat, Whinchat.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Crossbill, 2 Gadwall and Raven.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Male Golden Oriole male still singing in Buddon Wood, audible from Kinchley Lane; also Black-necked Grebe still on north side of reservoir.
Notts: Collingham Pits: Drake Garganey on Mons Pool.
Notts: Kingsmill Reservoir: Black Tern at 07.30, also Hobby and Spotted Flycatcher.
Notts: Besthorpe NWT: 4 Turnstone at south section, also 20 Dunlin and 19 Ringed Plover.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: 5 Shelduck, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Oystercatchers, male Wheatear and a Sedge Warbler.
Derbys: Barbrook Plantation: 2 Tree Pipits, Pied Flycatcher, 2 Redstarts.
Derbys: Big Moor: 2 Stonechat, Whinchat.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Crossbill, 2 Gadwall and Raven.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Male Golden Oriole male still singing in Buddon Wood, audible from Kinchley Lane; also Black-necked Grebe still on north side of reservoir.
Notts: Collingham Pits: Drake Garganey on Mons Pool.
Notts: Kingsmill Reservoir: Black Tern at 07.30, also Hobby and Spotted Flycatcher.
Notts: Besthorpe NWT: 4 Turnstone at south section, also 20 Dunlin and 19 Ringed Plover.
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Latest Sightings 20/05/2012
Derbys: Carsington Water: Osprey this morning only, also 3 Turnstone, Sanderling, 4 Dunlin, 3 Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, Yellow Wagtail, 2 Common Sandpipers including 1 singing.
Derbys: Beeley: 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Big Moor: 2 Whinchat, 2 Stonechat and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Barbrook Plantation: 2 Tree Pipits, 3 Spotted Flycatchers, Pied Flycatcher, c5 Redstart.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 5 Curlew, 2 Oystercatchers, Wheatear, 8 Shelduck.
Derbys: Padley Gorge: Whinchat, 6 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Water Rail, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and Cuckoo.
Derbys: Derwent Meadows NR: Red Kite.
Derbys: Locko Park: 2 Common Sandpipers.
Derbys: Rosliston: Quail.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Greenshank present briefly (and singing), female Mandarin with 1 chick, 2 Yellow Wagtails.
Notts: Collingham Pits: 2 Turnstones on Mons Pool.
Staffs: Doxey Marshes: Male Red-spotted Bluethroat singing and showing near the entrance this evening; park on road by cemetery and walk along former railway.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Turnstone on Middle Lagoon at Annesley Pit Top this morning.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Black Tern this morning, also Sanderling, 6 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, 3 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 27 Gadwall, 62 Mallard, 74 Tufted Duck, Pochard, 17 Great-crested Grebe, 181 Coot, 44 Mute Swans, 50 Canada Geese and 2 Hobby.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Golden Oriole still singing in Buddon Wood this morning.
Derbys: Beeley: 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Big Moor: 2 Whinchat, 2 Stonechat and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Barbrook Plantation: 2 Tree Pipits, 3 Spotted Flycatchers, Pied Flycatcher, c5 Redstart.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 5 Curlew, 2 Oystercatchers, Wheatear, 8 Shelduck.
Derbys: Padley Gorge: Whinchat, 6 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Water Rail, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and Cuckoo.
Derbys: Derwent Meadows NR: Red Kite.
Derbys: Locko Park: 2 Common Sandpipers.
Derbys: Rosliston: Quail.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Greenshank present briefly (and singing), female Mandarin with 1 chick, 2 Yellow Wagtails.
Notts: Collingham Pits: 2 Turnstones on Mons Pool.
Staffs: Doxey Marshes: Male Red-spotted Bluethroat singing and showing near the entrance this evening; park on road by cemetery and walk along former railway.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Turnstone on Middle Lagoon at Annesley Pit Top this morning.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Black Tern this morning, also Sanderling, 6 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, 3 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 27 Gadwall, 62 Mallard, 74 Tufted Duck, Pochard, 17 Great-crested Grebe, 181 Coot, 44 Mute Swans, 50 Canada Geese and 2 Hobby.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Golden Oriole still singing in Buddon Wood this morning.
Saturday, 19 May 2012
Latest Sightings 19/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 6 Cormorants, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swans, 40 Canada Geese, 19 Greylag Geese, 4 broods of Coot (1/1/2&4), Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Common Sandpiper, Oystercatchers still with 3 young, drake Wigeon, 2 Gadwall, 2 Mandarin, Tufted Duck, Goosander, Grey Wagtail and 2 Jay.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Osprey through North this morning, adult Kittiwake through, 5 Turnstone, 5 Dunlin and 2 Sanderling.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Osprey present between 15.15-16.20 at least, also 1st summer Kittiwake through NNW at 12.40, Whimbrel and a Grey Plover WNW at 13.22, 8 Dunlin and 5 Ringed Plovers through, Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, 2 Raven, 12 Mute Swans, 2 Gadwall and 1 Mandarin.
Derbys: Carr Vale NR: Cuckoo.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Temminck's Stint up until 14.00 when it flew off, 3 Dunlin and 2 Gadwall.
Derbys: Kinder Bank (SK0486): 2 Pied Flycatchers.
Derbys: Willington GP's: 3 Dunlin, 500 Swift, 200 Sand Martin, 100 House Martin.
Staffs: Branston GP's: 6 Sanderling on Sandy Pit this afternoon, also a Turnstone briefly.
Staffs: Uttoxeter Quarry: 10 Sanderling, also a Turnstone.
Staffs: Gailey Reservoirs: Osprey flew North at 13.20.
Staffs: Croxden Quarry: Sanderling.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Spotted Flycatcher, Sanderling through, 14 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, 3 Curlew, 2 Hobby, 3 Teal, 2 Pochard and 2 Shelduck.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: 3 Turnstone at Annesley Pit Top Middle Lagoon.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Turnstone by visitor centre briefly, also 2 Ruff on Clifton Pond.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Black Tern at Blotts, also 2 Ruff through.
Leics: Rutland Water: 12 Turnstone on Lagoon IV, also 9 Sanderling, Jack Snipe flushed from Lagoon II.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Male Golden Oriole singing in Buddon Wood by wall overlooking reservoir, halfway along Kinchley Lane between 08:30 and 09:00 at least. No sign p.m but a Black-necked Grebe.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Osprey through North this morning, adult Kittiwake through, 5 Turnstone, 5 Dunlin and 2 Sanderling.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Osprey present between 15.15-16.20 at least, also 1st summer Kittiwake through NNW at 12.40, Whimbrel and a Grey Plover WNW at 13.22, 8 Dunlin and 5 Ringed Plovers through, Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, 2 Raven, 12 Mute Swans, 2 Gadwall and 1 Mandarin.
Derbys: Carr Vale NR: Cuckoo.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Temminck's Stint up until 14.00 when it flew off, 3 Dunlin and 2 Gadwall.
Derbys: Kinder Bank (SK0486): 2 Pied Flycatchers.
Derbys: Willington GP's: 3 Dunlin, 500 Swift, 200 Sand Martin, 100 House Martin.
Staffs: Branston GP's: 6 Sanderling on Sandy Pit this afternoon, also a Turnstone briefly.
Staffs: Uttoxeter Quarry: 10 Sanderling, also a Turnstone.
Staffs: Gailey Reservoirs: Osprey flew North at 13.20.
Staffs: Croxden Quarry: Sanderling.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Spotted Flycatcher, Sanderling through, 14 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, 3 Curlew, 2 Hobby, 3 Teal, 2 Pochard and 2 Shelduck.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: 3 Turnstone at Annesley Pit Top Middle Lagoon.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Turnstone by visitor centre briefly, also 2 Ruff on Clifton Pond.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Black Tern at Blotts, also 2 Ruff through.
Leics: Rutland Water: 12 Turnstone on Lagoon IV, also 9 Sanderling, Jack Snipe flushed from Lagoon II.
Leics: Swithland Reservoir: Male Golden Oriole singing in Buddon Wood by wall overlooking reservoir, halfway along Kinchley Lane between 08:30 and 09:00 at least. No sign p.m but a Black-necked Grebe.
Friday, 18 May 2012
Latest Sightings 18/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Cormorant, Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swans, c10 young Canada Geese, drake Wigeon, Shelduck, 3 Gadwall, Tufted Duck, pair of Oystercatchers still with 3 young, Common Sandpiper, 3 Buzzards, Hobby, Sparrowhawk, 4 BH Gull, c50 House Martins, c25 Swift.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Osprey flew north at 16.50.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Temminck's Stint found this morning, still present this evening, also 16 Ringed Plover, 5 Curlew Sandpipers early morning only, plus another 1 this evening, 2 Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew, White Wagtail, Wheatear and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Willington GP's: 2 Ruff from Platform 4.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 12 Mute Swans, 2 Gadwall, 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Pleasley Colliery: Dunlin.
Leics: Rutland Water: 3 Sanderling on Lagoon IV.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Sanderling on Tween Pond mid-morning.
Notts: Hoveringham GP's: Sanderling on sailing lake on shoreline next to sailing club mid-afternoon.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 1st summer Yellow-legged Gull, Gadwall x Mallard hybrid, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Redshank and 2 Hobby.
Staffs: Uttoxeter Quarry: 5 Sanderling this evening.
Staffs@ Branston GP's: Sanderling on Sandy Pit this evening.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Osprey flew north at 16.50.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Temminck's Stint found this morning, still present this evening, also 16 Ringed Plover, 5 Curlew Sandpipers early morning only, plus another 1 this evening, 2 Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew, White Wagtail, Wheatear and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Willington GP's: 2 Ruff from Platform 4.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 12 Mute Swans, 2 Gadwall, 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Pleasley Colliery: Dunlin.
Leics: Rutland Water: 3 Sanderling on Lagoon IV.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Sanderling on Tween Pond mid-morning.
Notts: Hoveringham GP's: Sanderling on sailing lake on shoreline next to sailing club mid-afternoon.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 1st summer Yellow-legged Gull, Gadwall x Mallard hybrid, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Redshank and 2 Hobby.
Staffs: Uttoxeter Quarry: 5 Sanderling this evening.
Staffs@ Branston GP's: Sanderling on Sandy Pit this evening.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Latest Sightings 17/05/2012
Derbys: Carsington Water: 2 Whimbrel, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits on Sailing Club island then flew north, Redstart, also 2 Common Scoters.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Gadwall and a Common Tern.
Derbys: Spinkhill (SK4678): Cuckoo.
Derbys: Drakelow NR: 2 Dunlin, Whimbrel, Greenshank, 2 Wheatear.
Derbys: Kinder Bank (SK0486): Cuckoo and Spotted Flycatcher.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Little Egrets between 10.55-13.40 and then flew North, Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper, 3 Redshank, 2 Hobby and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: Knot on the causeway this afternoon.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Gadwall and a Common Tern.
Derbys: Spinkhill (SK4678): Cuckoo.
Derbys: Drakelow NR: 2 Dunlin, Whimbrel, Greenshank, 2 Wheatear.
Derbys: Kinder Bank (SK0486): Cuckoo and Spotted Flycatcher.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Little Egrets between 10.55-13.40 and then flew North, Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper, 3 Redshank, 2 Hobby and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: Knot on the causeway this afternoon.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Latest Sightings 16/05/2012
Derbys: Carsington Water: Everything counted during a circular walk. Tail
Bay also included. 73 Blackbirds, 17 Song Thrush, 60 Blue Tits, 41 Great
Tits, 6 Coal Tits, 21 Dunnock, 59 Robins including 2 juveniles, 66
Wrens, 75 Blackcaps, 70 Chiff Chaff, 39 Willow Warbler, 17 Garden
Warblers, 11 Common Whitethroats, 3 Lesser Whitethroats, 2 Sedge
Warblers, 2 Reed Warblers in Hopton reed bed (possibly 3 or even 4 birds
present), 65 Chaffinch, 19 Goldfinch, 1 Greenfinch, 16 Bullfinch, 2
Goldcrest, 5 Treecreeper, 2 Jays, 2 Sparrowhawk, 4 Mistle Thrush, 13
Magpie, 6 Linnets, 3 Nuthatch, 6 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Green
Woodpecker in Tail Bay, 2 male Redstarts, 3 Willow Tits, 4 Reed
Buntings, Hobby over Fishtail Creek, female Wheatear on Dam Wall, 18 Pied Wagtails, male
Yellow Wagtail on Stones Island, Pied Flycatcher c200 yards west of Lane
End Hide. 9+ Redshank including 2 young on Horseshoe Island and 2 young
on Big Island, c10 Oystercatcher including 2 young on Millfields
Island, 3 Shelduck, Common Sandpiper and 4 Curlew.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Wood Sandpier from Platform 4, also Greenshank.
Derbys: Swarkstone Bridge (SK 3627): Red Kite.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Kinder Bank (SK0486): Redstart, Pied Flycatcher and Spotted Flycatcher.
Derbys: Swanwick (SK4053): 2 Grey Partridge.
Derbys: Hayfield (SK0386): 120 Swift.
Derbys: Drakelow NR (SK2220): 2 Shelduck, 8 Buzzards, Common Tern, 45 House Martin, Whinchat, 10 Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat, 6 Common Whitethroat, 9 Garden Warbler and 7 Linnet.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir: (permit only): 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Redshank, 4 Common Tern, 3 Teal and 2 Shoveler.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Nightjar in Parish Park near lake early afternoon then flew towards Neatholme Fen.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Whooper Swan on A52 Pit this evening.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Wood Sandpier from Platform 4, also Greenshank.
Derbys: Swarkstone Bridge (SK 3627): Red Kite.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Kinder Bank (SK0486): Redstart, Pied Flycatcher and Spotted Flycatcher.
Derbys: Swanwick (SK4053): 2 Grey Partridge.
Derbys: Hayfield (SK0386): 120 Swift.
Derbys: Drakelow NR (SK2220): 2 Shelduck, 8 Buzzards, Common Tern, 45 House Martin, Whinchat, 10 Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat, 6 Common Whitethroat, 9 Garden Warbler and 7 Linnet.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir: (permit only): 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Redshank, 4 Common Tern, 3 Teal and 2 Shoveler.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Nightjar in Parish Park near lake early afternoon then flew towards Neatholme Fen.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Whooper Swan on A52 Pit this evening.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Latest Sightings 15/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Little Grebe, Grey Heron, Cormorant, 2 Mute Swans, 4 Mandarin, drake Wigeon, 2 Gadwall, 5 Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Kestrel Oystercatchers still feeding young, 7 BH Gull, Pied Wagtail, Garden Warbler, 80+ Swallow, 50+ House Martin, 25+ Swift.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: 2 Oystercatchers, 7 Dunlin and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Locko Park: 2 Hobby, 4 Grey Partridge, 5 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: c100 Swifts, c120 Swallows, c200 House Martins.
Staffs: Westport Lake: A Turtle Dove in trees by the top pool briefly then flew towards the sewage works.
Staffs: Drayton Basset Pits: 2 Long-tailed Skuas flew low northwest this afternoon.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Female Whinchat, 2 Wheatear, 2 Ringed PLover, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Hobby, Tawny Owl and a possible Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: 2 Oystercatchers, 7 Dunlin and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Locko Park: 2 Hobby, 4 Grey Partridge, 5 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: c100 Swifts, c120 Swallows, c200 House Martins.
Staffs: Westport Lake: A Turtle Dove in trees by the top pool briefly then flew towards the sewage works.
Staffs: Drayton Basset Pits: 2 Long-tailed Skuas flew low northwest this afternoon.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Female Whinchat, 2 Wheatear, 2 Ringed PLover, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Hobby, Tawny Owl and a possible Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.
Monday, 14 May 2012
Latest Sightings 14/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Little Grebe, Grey Heron, Cormorant, drake Wigeon, 2 Gadwall, 2 Mute Swans, 5 Tufted Duck, 2 female Goosander, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 7 Oystercatchers including 3 young, 2 Lapwing, 3 BH Gull, 50+ House Martins, 30+ Swallow, 30+ Swift, Reed Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, 7 Common Whitethroats, 7 Sedge Warblers, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Chiff Chaffs, Redstart, Green Woodpecker, Jay and 2 Bullfinch.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Common Terns and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Derbys: Glossop: Red Kite over.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpipers, 2 Little Ringed Plover, female Whinchat, 2 Wheatear, 2 Hobby and 3 Teal.
Staffs: Longton: Osprey over the conservation pool at Weston Sprink NR.
Staffs: Tittesworth Reservoir: Osprey over the conservation pool then flew off west.
Leics: Rutland Water: 4 Sanderling on Lagoon IV.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Common Terns and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Derbys: Glossop: Red Kite over.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpipers, 2 Little Ringed Plover, female Whinchat, 2 Wheatear, 2 Hobby and 3 Teal.
Staffs: Longton: Osprey over the conservation pool at Weston Sprink NR.
Staffs: Tittesworth Reservoir: Osprey over the conservation pool then flew off west.
Leics: Rutland Water: 4 Sanderling on Lagoon IV.
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Latest Sightings 13/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Red Kite, 100+ House Martin, 100+ Swallow, 85+ Swift, 30 Sand Martins and 8 Buzzards.
Derbys: Barbrook Plantation: 4 Tree Pipit, 4 Redstart, Whinchat, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, Pied Flycatcher, 12 Lesser Redpoll.
Derbys: White Edge Moor (SK2678): 4 Whinchat.
Derbys: Padley Gorge: Pied Flycatcher.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Goosander, Dunlin, 40 BH Gulls, Cuckoo, 3 Redstart, 6 Wheatear, Whitethroat and Blackcap.
Derbys: Chesterfield: Dunlin recovered dead from town centre.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Terns, 2 Mandarin and c120 Swift.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): An Osprey flew through at 08.00, also a drake Mandarin, 2 Hobby hunting Swifts, a male Wheatear and 20 Great-crested Grebes.
Staffs: Maer Hills: Osprey over west mid-afternoon.
Leics: Rutland Water; 2 Temminck's Stints on Lagoon IV, on island number 7 late afternoon.
Derbys: Barbrook Plantation: 4 Tree Pipit, 4 Redstart, Whinchat, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, Pied Flycatcher, 12 Lesser Redpoll.
Derbys: White Edge Moor (SK2678): 4 Whinchat.
Derbys: Padley Gorge: Pied Flycatcher.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Goosander, Dunlin, 40 BH Gulls, Cuckoo, 3 Redstart, 6 Wheatear, Whitethroat and Blackcap.
Derbys: Chesterfield: Dunlin recovered dead from town centre.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Terns, 2 Mandarin and c120 Swift.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): An Osprey flew through at 08.00, also a drake Mandarin, 2 Hobby hunting Swifts, a male Wheatear and 20 Great-crested Grebes.
Staffs: Maer Hills: Osprey over west mid-afternoon.
Leics: Rutland Water; 2 Temminck's Stints on Lagoon IV, on island number 7 late afternoon.
Separation of Marsh and Willow Tits
I don't claim to be an expert on the separation of these 2 species but have a vested interest due to Willow Tits (Poecile Montana) being common at Carsington Water, where I regularly attend. Marsh Tits (Poecile Palustris) on the other hand are rare here and in fact for 6 years out of the 20 since the formation of Carsington Bird Club they weren't even recorded. There are roughly 7 pairs of Willow Tits on site mainly on the southern and western side of the reservoir. These birds are often seen on the feeders and this is where the confusion lies. Many visiting birders' see Willow Tits and perhaps not knowing that Willows are common, or perhaps Marsh are common in their part of the country, will report them as Marsh.
Ironically, there has been 2 'good' records of Marsh Tit in the past fortnight by two reliable birders. In the 10 years that I have been visiting Carsington I have only had 1 Marsh Tit, and that was in the autumn of last year. The bird was clearly heard calling, still one of the best ways of separating them. The majority of sightings at Carsington are in the autumn as birds disperse from their breeding territories. Maybe, just maybe, Marsh Tits are more common here than we think and it is us that are overlooking them and assuming that they are Willows.
Like I said before, I don't claim to be an expert and in fact I've only seen a handfull of Marsh Tits, although I have seen plenty of Willow Tits. What I'm going to try and do is give a better understanding in separating these two tricky species.
It wasn't until the late 1800's before it was realised that Willow Tits existed in Britain. The separation of the two has been problematic ever since. Both species have suffered population crashes of around 65% in recent years. Possibly due to poor management of woodland and loss of habitat. Many field guides would have us believe that Willow Tits do no not visit feeding stations.This is incorrect as both Marsh and Willow Tits are frequent visitors to feeders close to breeding sites.
Over the years many different identification criteria have been proposed but few are thought to be wholly reliable. The best separation feature for birds in the field is the voice. The most common call of the Marsh Tit is quite an explosive 'pitchu'. Very different to the commonly heard call of the Willow Tit, 'taah taah taah'.If birds aren't calling then that's where the fun starts. Here's a brief guide and a few pointers on identification of both Willow and Marsh Tits.
Cap colour and gloss
One identification criteria mentioned in most literature is that Marsh Tits show a glossy cap and the Willow Tit a dull, matt cap. But Willow Tits can sometimes show a glossy cap. And female Marsh Tits may have dull caps. The gloss may vary somewhat due to light and distance of the bird. For example a matt surface may look shiny in certain conditions and a glossy cap look dull in the shade. So in short cap gloss is wholly unreliable and often difficult to ascertain in the field.
Bib
All sources mentions the size of the bib. Willow Tits supposedly having a larger bib than that of the Marsh Tit. Whilst this is true in some cases this feature is sometimes only relevant to birds in the hand but not so good with birds in the field. Bibs of both Willows and Marsh are variable and there is room for overlap. The posture and angle of the bird can also alter the size and shape of the bib making this feature at times unreliable.
Cheek area
One feature that some sources suggest is the pale cheek area. On Marsh Tits the ear coverts are a clean whitish colour that often contrasts with a pale, cold grey/brown wash on the side of the neck giving a two toned cheek appearance. This gives the impression that the Marsh Tit has a smaller face. The Willow Tit however has the whitish cheek patch as with the Marsh but there is usually no abrupt transition behind the ear coverts. Therefore the Willow Tit gives the impression of having larger white face beacuse the transition from the cheek to the sides of the neck is quite subtle. Compare that with the two toned cheek look of the Marsh Tit.
This feature, though quite reliable is problematic when it comes to juveniles as young of both species show wholly whitish cheeks and lack any buff on the neck. Therefore the use of this feature would be better from October onwards after post juvenile moult. There is certainly less overlap than some other features mentioned.
Bill
One very reliable feature is a pale mark on the upper mandible of the Marsh Tit, just below the nostril. A large percentage of birds show this. Whereas a large percentage of Willow Tits do not. This feature together with the two-toned cheek remain the two most reliable ways of separating the two. Although, this feature can sometimes be hard to see in the field and light reflection may also play a part.
Wing panel
A feature that I have often looked for when learning to separate the two is the pale panel in the closed wing of the Willow Tit. In fact, many sources suggest that this feature which is created by the buffy fringes on the tertials and inner secondaries to be one of the best distinguishing features. The Marsh Tit by comparison has a more uniform appearance. But caution must be used with this feature. For example, worn Willow Tits may show no hint of a pale panel and fresh Marsh Tits may show a hint of a pale panel.
So there is much overlap when using this feature with some Marsh Tits showing varying amounts of contrast in the wing. And many Willow Tits being less well marked looking more uniform. Also, glare in some photographs can give the impression of pale fringes in Marsh Tits, as can light reflection. So the feature that I was always told to look out for must be used with caution.
So in short, separating both Marsh and Willow Tits will remain as problematic as ever. But with a little more knowledge and experience then it certainly isn't impossible. I'd like to think that by studying many photographs on the internet and reading much literature that I'm slowly building my understanding of these two very similar species. I hope by you reading this post then maybe you can too.
Ironically, there has been 2 'good' records of Marsh Tit in the past fortnight by two reliable birders. In the 10 years that I have been visiting Carsington I have only had 1 Marsh Tit, and that was in the autumn of last year. The bird was clearly heard calling, still one of the best ways of separating them. The majority of sightings at Carsington are in the autumn as birds disperse from their breeding territories. Maybe, just maybe, Marsh Tits are more common here than we think and it is us that are overlooking them and assuming that they are Willows.
Like I said before, I don't claim to be an expert and in fact I've only seen a handfull of Marsh Tits, although I have seen plenty of Willow Tits. What I'm going to try and do is give a better understanding in separating these two tricky species.
It wasn't until the late 1800's before it was realised that Willow Tits existed in Britain. The separation of the two has been problematic ever since. Both species have suffered population crashes of around 65% in recent years. Possibly due to poor management of woodland and loss of habitat. Many field guides would have us believe that Willow Tits do no not visit feeding stations.This is incorrect as both Marsh and Willow Tits are frequent visitors to feeders close to breeding sites.
Over the years many different identification criteria have been proposed but few are thought to be wholly reliable. The best separation feature for birds in the field is the voice. The most common call of the Marsh Tit is quite an explosive 'pitchu'. Very different to the commonly heard call of the Willow Tit, 'taah taah taah'.If birds aren't calling then that's where the fun starts. Here's a brief guide and a few pointers on identification of both Willow and Marsh Tits.
Cap colour and gloss
One identification criteria mentioned in most literature is that Marsh Tits show a glossy cap and the Willow Tit a dull, matt cap. But Willow Tits can sometimes show a glossy cap. And female Marsh Tits may have dull caps. The gloss may vary somewhat due to light and distance of the bird. For example a matt surface may look shiny in certain conditions and a glossy cap look dull in the shade. So in short cap gloss is wholly unreliable and often difficult to ascertain in the field.
Bib
All sources mentions the size of the bib. Willow Tits supposedly having a larger bib than that of the Marsh Tit. Whilst this is true in some cases this feature is sometimes only relevant to birds in the hand but not so good with birds in the field. Bibs of both Willows and Marsh are variable and there is room for overlap. The posture and angle of the bird can also alter the size and shape of the bib making this feature at times unreliable.
Cheek area
One feature that some sources suggest is the pale cheek area. On Marsh Tits the ear coverts are a clean whitish colour that often contrasts with a pale, cold grey/brown wash on the side of the neck giving a two toned cheek appearance. This gives the impression that the Marsh Tit has a smaller face. The Willow Tit however has the whitish cheek patch as with the Marsh but there is usually no abrupt transition behind the ear coverts. Therefore the Willow Tit gives the impression of having larger white face beacuse the transition from the cheek to the sides of the neck is quite subtle. Compare that with the two toned cheek look of the Marsh Tit.
This feature, though quite reliable is problematic when it comes to juveniles as young of both species show wholly whitish cheeks and lack any buff on the neck. Therefore the use of this feature would be better from October onwards after post juvenile moult. There is certainly less overlap than some other features mentioned.
Bill
One very reliable feature is a pale mark on the upper mandible of the Marsh Tit, just below the nostril. A large percentage of birds show this. Whereas a large percentage of Willow Tits do not. This feature together with the two-toned cheek remain the two most reliable ways of separating the two. Although, this feature can sometimes be hard to see in the field and light reflection may also play a part.
Wing panel
A feature that I have often looked for when learning to separate the two is the pale panel in the closed wing of the Willow Tit. In fact, many sources suggest that this feature which is created by the buffy fringes on the tertials and inner secondaries to be one of the best distinguishing features. The Marsh Tit by comparison has a more uniform appearance. But caution must be used with this feature. For example, worn Willow Tits may show no hint of a pale panel and fresh Marsh Tits may show a hint of a pale panel.
So there is much overlap when using this feature with some Marsh Tits showing varying amounts of contrast in the wing. And many Willow Tits being less well marked looking more uniform. Also, glare in some photographs can give the impression of pale fringes in Marsh Tits, as can light reflection. So the feature that I was always told to look out for must be used with caution.
So in short, separating both Marsh and Willow Tits will remain as problematic as ever. But with a little more knowledge and experience then it certainly isn't impossible. I'd like to think that by studying many photographs on the internet and reading much literature that I'm slowly building my understanding of these two very similar species. I hope by you reading this post then maybe you can too.
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Latest Sightings 12/05/2012
Derbys: 4 Grey Heron, Little Grebe, 2 Gadwall, Wigeon, Teal, 5 Tufted
Duck, Buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, pair of Oystercatchers with 3
young, 4 Sedge Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiff Chaff, 2 Whitethroats,
Redstart, 2 Raven. 2 Mute Swans and 12+ Swift.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Sandwich Tern, 10 Arctic Terns, 2 Raven.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 3 Oystercatchers, Shelduck, Mandarin, 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: 62 Mute Swans, 6 Little Grebe, Arctic Tern, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatchers and a Peregrine.
Derbys: Wilne Lane Floods: 4 Redshank, 16 Lapwing, 2 Gadwall and an escaped White-cheeked Pintail.
Derbys: Ambaston GP's: 4 Redshank, 2 Ringed Plovers, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Wheatear.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Arctic Tern, 5 Common Terns, Little Egret, 2 Hobby, Cuckoo, Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Dunlin flew through, 3 Teal and 2 Shelduck.
Leics: Rutland Water: Turnstone and Grey Plover today.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Sandwich Tern, 10 Arctic Terns, 2 Raven.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 3 Oystercatchers, Shelduck, Mandarin, 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: 62 Mute Swans, 6 Little Grebe, Arctic Tern, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatchers and a Peregrine.
Derbys: Wilne Lane Floods: 4 Redshank, 16 Lapwing, 2 Gadwall and an escaped White-cheeked Pintail.
Derbys: Ambaston GP's: 4 Redshank, 2 Ringed Plovers, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Wheatear.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Arctic Tern, 5 Common Terns, Little Egret, 2 Hobby, Cuckoo, Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Dunlin flew through, 3 Teal and 2 Shelduck.
Leics: Rutland Water: Turnstone and Grey Plover today.
When will it end?
The RSPB and Severn Trent Water have today expressed their outrage at
the wanton destruction of the nest of one of Britain's most persecuted
and rare birds of prey over the last few days. The RSPB is offering a
reward of £1000 for information leading to a conviction. The crime is
the latest in a long-running series of attacks on birds of prey in the
Peak District. It leaves only one active Goshawk nest in the entire Derwent Valley, which previously has held six pairs of these birds of prey.
Mark Thomas, investigations officer with the RSPB, said: "Once again we're faced with the destruction of birds of prey in Britain's most visited national park. The sight of Goshawk eggs smashed, only days from hatching, lying on the forest floor is a heart-breaking sight and proves that this bird is being systematically wiped out in the north of the Peak District."
The Derwent Valley has been subject to a catalogue of bird of prey persecution incidents, with the most recent confirmed case being Glen Brown, a gamekeeper convicted of using a caged pigeon to lure birds of prey to a trap. Derbyshire Police have launched an investigation of this crime, which took place on land managed by Severn Trent Water.
Hazel Earnshaw, of Severn Trent Water, said: "We are sickened that this protected species has once again been subject to persecution, despite extensive efforts to protect it. The Goshawk should form a natural part of the ecosystem here in the Upper Derwent Valley. We are working closely with the RSPB to protect these birds and to identify the guilty parties."
Darren Belfield, a sergeant with the Derbyshire Constabulary, said: "This is a further instance of senseless destruction and persecution of a protected species. The individuals responsible show no regard for the law or for the conservation of bird of prey species within the Peak District National Park."
The Derbyshire Constabulary is encouraging anyone with any information relating to this incident to contact the Police immediately on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Mark Thomas, investigations officer with the RSPB, said: "Once again we're faced with the destruction of birds of prey in Britain's most visited national park. The sight of Goshawk eggs smashed, only days from hatching, lying on the forest floor is a heart-breaking sight and proves that this bird is being systematically wiped out in the north of the Peak District."
The Derwent Valley has been subject to a catalogue of bird of prey persecution incidents, with the most recent confirmed case being Glen Brown, a gamekeeper convicted of using a caged pigeon to lure birds of prey to a trap. Derbyshire Police have launched an investigation of this crime, which took place on land managed by Severn Trent Water.
Hazel Earnshaw, of Severn Trent Water, said: "We are sickened that this protected species has once again been subject to persecution, despite extensive efforts to protect it. The Goshawk should form a natural part of the ecosystem here in the Upper Derwent Valley. We are working closely with the RSPB to protect these birds and to identify the guilty parties."
Darren Belfield, a sergeant with the Derbyshire Constabulary, said: "This is a further instance of senseless destruction and persecution of a protected species. The individuals responsible show no regard for the law or for the conservation of bird of prey species within the Peak District National Park."
The Derbyshire Constabulary is encouraging anyone with any information relating to this incident to contact the Police immediately on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
D.N.A or Definitely Not Atlas
There was everyone saying the now infamous Flamborough Flycatcher was going to be (1) A hybrid. (2) Iberian Flycatcher. (3). Atlas Flycatcher. (4) Pied Flycatcher. (5) Fuck knows. Let's be honest, not many was predicting 4. I was more in favour of 5 but it would appear that 4 is now a safe bet. So whilst most of us have been getting a little hot under the collar...see what I did there.....collar....never mind, the boffins have been hard at it doing whatever it is boffins do to get the results.
So for anybody who hasn't yet ticked off Pied Flycatcher this year. Well if you went for the 'Atlas Fly' you can now. And yes, that includes me.
I feel like Captain Darling who has just been told by Captain Blackadder...'you do know that Flycatcher was just a Pied afterall don't you'?
Captain Blackadder: How are you feeling, Darling?
Captain Darling: Ahm- not all that good, Blackadder. Rather hoped I'd get through the whole show, go back to work at Pratt and Sons, keep wicket for the Croydon Gentlemen, marry Doris. Made a note in my diary on the way here. Simply says: "Bugger"
So What by Anti Nowhere League. Do not play video if easily offended.
So for anybody who hasn't yet ticked off Pied Flycatcher this year. Well if you went for the 'Atlas Fly' you can now. And yes, that includes me.
I feel like Captain Darling who has just been told by Captain Blackadder...'you do know that Flycatcher was just a Pied afterall don't you'?
Captain Blackadder: How are you feeling, Darling?
Captain Darling: Ahm- not all that good, Blackadder. Rather hoped I'd get through the whole show, go back to work at Pratt and Sons, keep wicket for the Croydon Gentlemen, marry Doris. Made a note in my diary on the way here. Simply says: "Bugger"
So What by Anti Nowhere League. Do not play video if easily offended.
Friday, 11 May 2012
Latest Sightings 11/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, Little Grebe, 2 Mute Swans, 48 Canada Geese including 22 young, 34 Greylag Geese including 5 young, drake Wigeon, 3 Gadwall, 3 Mandarin, 49 Mallard including 35 young, 3 Tufted Duck, 5 female Goosander, 3 Moorhen, 12 Coot, 4 Pheasant, 3 Buzzards, Hobby, Sparrowhawk, 7 Oystercatchers including pair with 3 young, 3 BH Gull, LBB Gull, 100+ Swallow, 50+ House Martins, 12 Sand Martins, 4 Blackcaps, 5 Chiff Chaff, 3 Sedge Warbler, 5 Whitethroat, 2 G.S.Woodpeckers, Green Woodpecker, 2 Stock Doves, 2 Jay, Redstart, Greenfinch, 6 Robin, 3 Dunnock, 6 Wren, 5 Chaffinch.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Terns, 3 Mandarin and a Reed Warbler.
Derbys: Belper (SK3549): 2 Wheatear.
Derbys: Kedleston Park: Red Kite drifted west.
Derbys: Allestree Park: Cuckoo.
Derbys: Carr Vale NR: Adult Kittiwake through early morning.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 12 Whimbrel, a total of 59 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 4 Redshank, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Arctic Tern, 3 Common Tern, 2 Hobby, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, Cuckoo.
Leics: Rutland Water: 3 Sanderling, also 14 Turnstone at Burley Fishponds, 20+ Dunlin and 23 Tundra Ringed Plovers.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Terns, 3 Mandarin and a Reed Warbler.
Derbys: Belper (SK3549): 2 Wheatear.
Derbys: Kedleston Park: Red Kite drifted west.
Derbys: Allestree Park: Cuckoo.
Derbys: Carr Vale NR: Adult Kittiwake through early morning.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 12 Whimbrel, a total of 59 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 4 Redshank, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Arctic Tern, 3 Common Tern, 2 Hobby, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, Cuckoo.
Leics: Rutland Water: 3 Sanderling, also 14 Turnstone at Burley Fishponds, 20+ Dunlin and 23 Tundra Ringed Plovers.
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Latest Sightings 10/05/2012
Derbys: Carsington Water: 2 Greylag Geese, Grey Heron, Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 2 Common Terns, 3 female Wheatear, 6 Garden Warblers, 3 Whitethroats and a Sedge Warbler.
Derbys: Erewash Meadows DWT: 2 Shelduck and 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Allestree: 2 Mandarin, 4 Buzzards, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Grey Wagtail.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: A Red Kite drifted SW between 09.20-09.35, 4 Common Terns through, 2 drake Mandarin, Lesser Whitethroat and a Reed Warbler.
Derbys: Pride Park Sanctuary: Whinchat still.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Cuckoo, 2 Hobby, 4 Common Terns, 4 Redshank, 2 Little Ringed Plover and 2 Pochard.
Staffs: Tittesworth Reservoir: Whimbrel on Conservation Pool.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Little Tern reported on the Sailing Lake, also Black-necked Grebe on Main Pond, 2 Ruff on Clifton Pond.
Derbys: Erewash Meadows DWT: 2 Shelduck and 2 Common Terns.
Derbys: Allestree: 2 Mandarin, 4 Buzzards, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Grey Wagtail.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: A Red Kite drifted SW between 09.20-09.35, 4 Common Terns through, 2 drake Mandarin, Lesser Whitethroat and a Reed Warbler.
Derbys: Pride Park Sanctuary: Whinchat still.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): Cuckoo, 2 Hobby, 4 Common Terns, 4 Redshank, 2 Little Ringed Plover and 2 Pochard.
Staffs: Tittesworth Reservoir: Whimbrel on Conservation Pool.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Little Tern reported on the Sailing Lake, also Black-necked Grebe on Main Pond, 2 Ruff on Clifton Pond.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Latest Sightings 09/05/2012
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Little Grebe, 2 Mute Swans, Grey Heron, 2
Wigeon, 2 Mandarin, Gadwall, 4 Mallard broods, 3 Shelduck, 5 Tufted
Ducks, pair of Coots with 4 young and a pair with 1, 7 Oystercatchers
including a pair with 3 young (this is the first breeding record at
Wyver), 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, Red Kite at 14.10, 3 BH Gulls, 2 Pied
Wagtails, Skylark, c20 Swallow, c25 House Martins, 2 Sand Martins, 2
Swifts, 5 Sedge Warblers, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiff Chaffs, Whitethroat, 5
Reed Buntings, 2 Stock Doves, Bullfinch, G.S.Woodpecker,
Derbys: Carsington Water: Red Kite low over Visitor Centre at 1305hrs then high north. Also a Reed Warbler in Hopton Reedbed.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Reed Warblers, 3 Spotted Flycatchers, Mandarin, Common Sandpiper.
Derbys: Pride Park Sanctuary: Male Whinchat and 2 Wheatears.
Notts: Hoveringham GP's: 2 1st summer Little Gulls around islands on Railway Pit.
Notts: Kilvington: 2 1st summer Little Gulls.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 2 Dunlin, 3 Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 5 Redshank, Hobby and 3 Common Terns.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Male Whinchat and 21 Wheatears
Staffs: Radford Meadows SWT: Common Crane still from the canal towpath.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Red Kite low over Visitor Centre at 1305hrs then high north. Also a Reed Warbler in Hopton Reedbed.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 2 Reed Warblers, 3 Spotted Flycatchers, Mandarin, Common Sandpiper.
Derbys: Pride Park Sanctuary: Male Whinchat and 2 Wheatears.
Notts: Hoveringham GP's: 2 1st summer Little Gulls around islands on Railway Pit.
Notts: Kilvington: 2 1st summer Little Gulls.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 2 Dunlin, 3 Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 5 Redshank, Hobby and 3 Common Terns.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Male Whinchat and 21 Wheatears
Staffs: Radford Meadows SWT: Common Crane still from the canal towpath.
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Latest Sightings 08/05/2012
Derbyshire: Carsington Water: An Osprey this morning flew North between 10.30-10.35, another bird this evening appeared from the South at 18.20 and left North East c18.40. Also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, 4 Common Sandpipers, Ringed Plover, White Wagtail, Arctic Tern, Peregrine, c5 Buzzards, 3 Yellow Wagtails, female Wheatear, 5+ Garden Warblers, 3 Common Whitethroats, Sedge Warbler, 2 Redstart.
Derbys: Staunton Harold Reservoir: Red-rumped Swallow for 20-25 mins at 08.25.
Derbys: Swarkestone Lake: Red-rumped Swallow over west side at 11.30.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: A Turtle Dove flew East at 07.55. Curlew, Mandarin, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, Yellow Wagtail.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Drake Garganey from Platform 4.
Derbys: Pride Park Sanctuary: 2 Whinchats.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Two Common Cranes at Annesley Pit Top by Middle Lagoon at 06:00 when flew off.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Drake Garganey on the south shore of the A52 pit, also 2 Hobbies.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Temminck's Stint on Neatholme Fen.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): An Osprey flew through at 12.05, 2 Tawny Owl chicks, Hobby, Dunlin, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 6 Common Terns, 2 Shelduck and 2 Wigeon.
Staffs: Whitemoor Haye: 1st summer Little Gull.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: 2 Whinchats.
Staffs: Silverdale Colliery: Female Whinchat.
Leics: Rutland Water: Male Savi's Warbler again on Egleton NR singing in the lefthand reedbed before Crake Hide mid-afternoon; also Sanderling on Lagoon IV, Turnstone and Short-eared Owl by Lagoon I.
Derbys: Staunton Harold Reservoir: Red-rumped Swallow for 20-25 mins at 08.25.
Derbys: Swarkestone Lake: Red-rumped Swallow over west side at 11.30.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: A Turtle Dove flew East at 07.55. Curlew, Mandarin, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, Yellow Wagtail.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Drake Garganey from Platform 4.
Derbys: Pride Park Sanctuary: 2 Whinchats.
Notts: Newstead and Annesley CP: Two Common Cranes at Annesley Pit Top by Middle Lagoon at 06:00 when flew off.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Drake Garganey on the south shore of the A52 pit, also 2 Hobbies.
Notts: Idle Valley NR: Temminck's Stint on Neatholme Fen.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): An Osprey flew through at 12.05, 2 Tawny Owl chicks, Hobby, Dunlin, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 6 Common Terns, 2 Shelduck and 2 Wigeon.
Staffs: Whitemoor Haye: 1st summer Little Gull.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: 2 Whinchats.
Staffs: Silverdale Colliery: Female Whinchat.
Leics: Rutland Water: Male Savi's Warbler again on Egleton NR singing in the lefthand reedbed before Crake Hide mid-afternoon; also Sanderling on Lagoon IV, Turnstone and Short-eared Owl by Lagoon I.
Monday, 7 May 2012
Latest Sightings 07/05/2012
Derbyshire: Carsington Water: Bar-tailed Godwit on Sailing Club Island, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Shelduck, 3 Yellow Wagtails,
Derbyshire: Willington GP's: Drake Garganey from Platform 4.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: Little Gull, also c20 Arctic Terns and a Bar-tailed Godwit.
Derbys: Ogston Resevoir: Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Shelduck, 3 Mandarin, 5 Oystercatchers, Curlew, Common Tern flew SE, Yellow Wagtail.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Drake Garganey on A52 Pit this morning, also Dark-bellied Brent Goose.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Male Hen Harrier on Delta Reedbed from Delta Hide mid-morning.
Leics: Rutland Water: Curlew Sandpiper on Lagoon IV.
Derbyshire: Willington GP's: Drake Garganey from Platform 4.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: Little Gull, also c20 Arctic Terns and a Bar-tailed Godwit.
Derbys: Ogston Resevoir: Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Shelduck, 3 Mandarin, 5 Oystercatchers, Curlew, Common Tern flew SE, Yellow Wagtail.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Drake Garganey on A52 Pit this morning, also Dark-bellied Brent Goose.
Notts: Attenborough NR: Male Hen Harrier on Delta Reedbed from Delta Hide mid-morning.
Leics: Rutland Water: Curlew Sandpiper on Lagoon IV.
Yorkshire
Had a few days away near Filey last week with the family. Didn't get chance to do much birding but did nip down to Bempton on Tuesday afternoon. I tried taking lots of photos but the strong wind was making life a bit difficult. Seen all the regulars you would expect to see. Managed to get a bit of video and a few photos including an adult Puffin being eaten on the water.
Photo 1-Razorbills. Photo 2-View of cliffs. Photo 3-Gannets. Photo 4-Puffin being eaten.
Some video shots of Puffin, Kittiwakes and Gannets etc.
All week I had my eye on events down at Flamborough and the possible Atlas Flycatcher. Hoping that the bird would still be there on Friday I persuaded the mrs to nip down. To be fair it wasn't much out of our way
and only took about 20 minutes. I'm not that familiar with the area and just knew that the bird was at South Landing. Then more by luck than judgement we found a sign that led us to the car park. And from there it was just a short walk.
There was only a few birders on site around lunchtime which I found surprising. Maybe with the odds stacked highly in favour of it being a hybrid is swaying people into staying away. I walked around to the other side of the plantation and met a couple of birders who said it hadn't been seen for about 45 minutes. I hung about near to its last known location when through the trees I saw an excited looking group of around 10 birders. I hurriedly scurried back round towards the car park and attained some semi good views.
As Ficedulas go it's an attracive looking bird but with identification impossible without a Jeremy Kyle style DNA test it's just a matter of waiting. There are much better photos out there than mine but digi-scoping is never that easy with a sitting target, never mind a bird constantly on the move.
All week I had my eye on events down at Flamborough and the possible Atlas Flycatcher. Hoping that the bird would still be there on Friday I persuaded the mrs to nip down. To be fair it wasn't much out of our way
and only took about 20 minutes. I'm not that familiar with the area and just knew that the bird was at South Landing. Then more by luck than judgement we found a sign that led us to the car park. And from there it was just a short walk.
There was only a few birders on site around lunchtime which I found surprising. Maybe with the odds stacked highly in favour of it being a hybrid is swaying people into staying away. I walked around to the other side of the plantation and met a couple of birders who said it hadn't been seen for about 45 minutes. I hung about near to its last known location when through the trees I saw an excited looking group of around 10 birders. I hurriedly scurried back round towards the car park and attained some semi good views.
As Ficedulas go it's an attracive looking bird but with identification impossible without a Jeremy Kyle style DNA test it's just a matter of waiting. There are much better photos out there than mine but digi-scoping is never that easy with a sitting target, never mind a bird constantly on the move.
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Latest Sightings 06/05/2012
Derbyshire: Wyver Lane NR: Cormorant, Grey Heron, Little Grebe, 30 Greylag Geese including 9 young, Canada Geese with 4 young, 7 broods of Mallard, drake Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, 2 Teal, drake Mandarin, 2 Goosander, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Buzzard, Kestrel, 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Lapwings, c20 Swallows, c20 House Martins, 3 Swifts, Pied Wagtail, 2 Sedge Warblers, Whitethroat, Blackcap and Chiff Chaff.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Goldeneye (latest spring record for Carsington), Whetear and Garden Warbler.
Derbys: Barrow GP's: 33 Tufted Duck, 3 Grey Heron, Yellow Wagtail, Oystercatcher, Snipe, 3 Common Terns, 10 Sedge Warblers, 4 Reed Warblers and 2 Red-legged Partridges.
Derbys: Eldon Hill (SK1181): 2 Wheatear.
Derby: Long Eaton GP's: 2 femaleWhinchat in Erewash Field.
Derbys: Ramsley Pools (SK2874): Cuckoo and Stonechat.
Derbys: White Edge (SK2676): 5 Curlew, Cuckoo, 3 Tree Pipits, Whinchat and 10 Wheatear.
Derbys: Willington PS (SK3028): 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Little Egret and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Male Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, 5 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin flew N, Common Tern flew N, 2 Shelduck, Gadwall and 4 Yellow Wagtails.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Peregrine, Turnstone, Redstart, 90 Fieldfare, Whitethroat.
Derbyshire: Carr Vale: Male Whinchat, also a female Marsh Harrier north through.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Ring Ouzel still.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 6 Shelduck, Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Wigeon, 2 Wheatear and 6 Common Tern.
Staffs: Doxey Marshes: Male Whinchat from Creswell car park.
Leics: Rutland Water: Savi's Warbler, male again singing in the left-hand reedbed before Crake Hide 09:00-09:30; also 3 Curlew Sandpipers on Lagoon IV.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Goldeneye (latest spring record for Carsington), Whetear and Garden Warbler.
Derbys: Barrow GP's: 33 Tufted Duck, 3 Grey Heron, Yellow Wagtail, Oystercatcher, Snipe, 3 Common Terns, 10 Sedge Warblers, 4 Reed Warblers and 2 Red-legged Partridges.
Derbys: Eldon Hill (SK1181): 2 Wheatear.
Derby: Long Eaton GP's: 2 femaleWhinchat in Erewash Field.
Derbys: Ramsley Pools (SK2874): Cuckoo and Stonechat.
Derbys: White Edge (SK2676): 5 Curlew, Cuckoo, 3 Tree Pipits, Whinchat and 10 Wheatear.
Derbys: Willington PS (SK3028): 2 Cuckoo.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Little Egret and a Cuckoo.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Male Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, 5 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin flew N, Common Tern flew N, 2 Shelduck, Gadwall and 4 Yellow Wagtails.
Derbys: Middleton Moor: Peregrine, Turnstone, Redstart, 90 Fieldfare, Whitethroat.
Derbyshire: Carr Vale: Male Whinchat, also a female Marsh Harrier north through.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Ring Ouzel still.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 6 Shelduck, Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Wigeon, 2 Wheatear and 6 Common Tern.
Staffs: Doxey Marshes: Male Whinchat from Creswell car park.
Leics: Rutland Water: Savi's Warbler, male again singing in the left-hand reedbed before Crake Hide 09:00-09:30; also 3 Curlew Sandpipers on Lagoon IV.
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Latest Sightings 05/05/2012
Derbys: Carsington Water: Pink-footed Goose, 3 Shelduck, 3 Wigeon, 5 Buzzards, Kestrel, 6 Common Sandpipers, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, 2 Whimbrel, Little Ringed Plover, Curlew, 31 Arctic Terns, Common Tern, 32 Common Gulls, several hundred Swallows, 85 House Martins, 50+ Swift, Marsh Tit, female Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Lesser Whitethroat. No sign of the Great Northern Diver.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 1 Whimbrel flew North at 09.10hrs, 2 Ospreys, one from 09.50-10.07 which caught a fish and flew southeast and another present from 10.40-12.00hrs at least, Dunlin, Curlew, 2 Common Sandpipers and 3+ Yellow Wagtails.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Whinchat singing from Platform 1.
Notts: Market Warsop: Presumed escape White Stork on the roof of a house.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Dark-bellied Brent Goose on the A52 pit, also 3 Arctic Terns through.
Notts: East Leake: Tundra Bean Goose at East Leake Gravel Pits.
Leics: Rutland Water: Male Savi's Warbler reported still singing between Lagoon II and III in reedbed on left before Crake Hide at 06:20; also a Black Tern still on Lagoon III.
Leics: Cropston Reservoir: Osprey.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: 3 Common Scoter off St. Stephen's Bay this afternoon.
Staffs: Drayton Bassett Pits: 2 Black-necked Grebes on North Pits, also a Grey Plover.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Male Ring Ouzel, also a Redstart.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Red-breasted Mergansers, Cuckoo, 2 Whinchat, Whimbrel, Dunlin, 5 Common Sandpipers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 5 Oystercatchers, Snipe, 2 Tawny Owl chicks, 5 Wheatear, 2 Hobby, 4 Yellow Wagtails and 7 Common Terns.
West Mids: Bartley Reservoir: Sanderling.
Warks: Earlswood Lakes: 1st summer Little Gull through, also an Arctic Tern.
Warks: Middleton Lakes RSPB: 1st summer Little Gull, also Short-eared Owl and a Whimbrel over.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 1 Whimbrel flew North at 09.10hrs, 2 Ospreys, one from 09.50-10.07 which caught a fish and flew southeast and another present from 10.40-12.00hrs at least, Dunlin, Curlew, 2 Common Sandpipers and 3+ Yellow Wagtails.
Derbys: Willington GP's: Whinchat singing from Platform 1.
Notts: Market Warsop: Presumed escape White Stork on the roof of a house.
Notts: Holme Pierrepont: Dark-bellied Brent Goose on the A52 pit, also 3 Arctic Terns through.
Notts: East Leake: Tundra Bean Goose at East Leake Gravel Pits.
Leics: Rutland Water: Male Savi's Warbler reported still singing between Lagoon II and III in reedbed on left before Crake Hide at 06:20; also a Black Tern still on Lagoon III.
Leics: Cropston Reservoir: Osprey.
Staffs: Blithfield Reservoir: 3 Common Scoter off St. Stephen's Bay this afternoon.
Staffs: Drayton Bassett Pits: 2 Black-necked Grebes on North Pits, also a Grey Plover.
Staffs: Berry Hill Fields: Male Ring Ouzel, also a Redstart.
Staffs: Belvide Reservoir (permit only): 2 Red-breasted Mergansers, Cuckoo, 2 Whinchat, Whimbrel, Dunlin, 5 Common Sandpipers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 5 Oystercatchers, Snipe, 2 Tawny Owl chicks, 5 Wheatear, 2 Hobby, 4 Yellow Wagtails and 7 Common Terns.
West Mids: Bartley Reservoir: Sanderling.
Warks: Earlswood Lakes: 1st summer Little Gull through, also an Arctic Tern.
Warks: Middleton Lakes RSPB: 1st summer Little Gull, also Short-eared Owl and a Whimbrel over.
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