Wyver Lane NR: Bittern, 43 Greylag Geese, 2 Grey Herons, Cormorant, 26 Teal, 6 Gadwall, 6 Mandarin, 20+ Wigeon, 3 Pochards, 7 Tufted Ducks, 21 Goosanders, 18 Moorhens, 15 Coots,
2 Oystercatchers, 5 Snipe.
Carsington Water: 4 Great Northern Divers, Little Grebe, 5 Cormorants, 150 Pink-footed Geese NW at 08.50hrs, 26 Barnacle Geese, 17 Wigeon, 13 Teal, 18 Goldeneye, 7 Oystercatchers, 165 Lapwings, 6 Snipe, 2 Redshank, Woodcock.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still showing well in Wraggs Quarry SK281663.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, Gadwall, 2 Oystercatchers, 11 Common Buzzards, Raven, 15 Linnets flew N.
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Latest Sightings 27/02/2013
Cromford: At least 3 Hawfinch in yew near the entrance to Willersley Castle again this
afternoon.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, 1 drake Tufted Duck x Pochard hybrid, 22 Grey Herons in Carr Pond, Water Rail, 2 Oystercatchers.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, 1 drake Tufted Duck x Pochard hybrid, 22 Grey Herons in Carr Pond, Water Rail, 2 Oystercatchers.
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Latest Sightings 26/02/2013
Carsington Water: 2 Great Northern Divers, 10 Cormorants, 25 Barnacle Geese, 11 Goldeneye, 6+ Oystercatchers, 120 Lapwings, 2 Redshank, 5 Snipe, male Sparrowhawk, 180 Common Gulls, 40 Redwing, 3 Mistle Thrush.
Willington GP's: Little Egret, 15 Pintail, 3 Oystercatchers, 400 Redwing, 19 Curlew, 2 Cetti's Warblers.
Willington GP's: Little Egret, 15 Pintail, 3 Oystercatchers, 400 Redwing, 19 Curlew, 2 Cetti's Warblers.
Monday, 25 February 2013
Latest Sightings 25/02/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 13 Waxwings near the gate to Wyver Farm, also a Raven over.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, 2 Gadwall, 2 Water Rails, 2 Oystercatchers.
Leadmill Bridge: 22 Mandarin.
Derwent Meadows DWT: Gadwall, 5 Pochard, 2 Reed Buntings.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, 2 Gadwall, 2 Water Rails, 2 Oystercatchers.
Leadmill Bridge: 22 Mandarin.
Derwent Meadows DWT: Gadwall, 5 Pochard, 2 Reed Buntings.
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Latest Sightings 24/02/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 14 Waxwings, Grey Heron, 2 Cormorants, 41 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, 4 Tufted Ducks, 3 Pochard, 2 Oystercatchers, Green Woodpecker, Greenfinch.
Willington GP's: 16 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 156 Wigeon, 5 Gadwall, 11 Shoveler, 3 Shelduck, 14 Goldeneye, 2 Goosander, 2 Water Rails, 3 Oystercatchers, Redshank, c100 BH Gulls, 2 Common Gulls, 2 Herring Gulls, Buzzard, Kestrel.
Barrow GP's: Either the public pit or viewed from the river path at Ingleby. 3 Grey Herons, 36 Cormorants, 5 Whooper Swans, 7 Bewick's Swans, 60 Mute Swans, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 218 Wigeon, 2 Gadwall, 34 Teal, 38 Tufted Ducks, 4 Pochard, 135 Lapwings, 46 Coots, 2 Buzzards, 3 LBB Gulls, Common Gull, 14 Stock Doves, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Yellowhammer, c25 Linnets, c1000 Wood Pigeons.
Cromford: 9 Hawfinch still in trees over the river from the rugby club car park this afternoon.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike opposite Bent Lane at c.SK280662 this morning but mobile and easily disturbed.
Hilton GP's: 2 Cormorants, 7 Great Crested Grebes, 5 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, 18 Tufted Ducks, Little Grebe, 20 Siskins.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 2 Wigeon, 7 Goldeneye, 2 Oystercatchers, Snipe.
Chellaston: c.50 Waxwings flew towards the St. Peter's Road area this morning.
Buxton: 27 Waxwings at c.SK049734 before flying off towards the golf course at 10:36.
Willington GP's: 16 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 156 Wigeon, 5 Gadwall, 11 Shoveler, 3 Shelduck, 14 Goldeneye, 2 Goosander, 2 Water Rails, 3 Oystercatchers, Redshank, c100 BH Gulls, 2 Common Gulls, 2 Herring Gulls, Buzzard, Kestrel.
Barrow GP's: Either the public pit or viewed from the river path at Ingleby. 3 Grey Herons, 36 Cormorants, 5 Whooper Swans, 7 Bewick's Swans, 60 Mute Swans, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 218 Wigeon, 2 Gadwall, 34 Teal, 38 Tufted Ducks, 4 Pochard, 135 Lapwings, 46 Coots, 2 Buzzards, 3 LBB Gulls, Common Gull, 14 Stock Doves, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Yellowhammer, c25 Linnets, c1000 Wood Pigeons.
Cromford: 9 Hawfinch still in trees over the river from the rugby club car park this afternoon.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike opposite Bent Lane at c.SK280662 this morning but mobile and easily disturbed.
Hilton GP's: 2 Cormorants, 7 Great Crested Grebes, 5 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, 18 Tufted Ducks, Little Grebe, 20 Siskins.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 2 Wigeon, 7 Goldeneye, 2 Oystercatchers, Snipe.
Chellaston: c.50 Waxwings flew towards the St. Peter's Road area this morning.
Buxton: 27 Waxwings at c.SK049734 before flying off towards the golf course at 10:36.
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Latest Sightings 23/02/2013
Hooded Merganser: The bird was still present today on the River Trent at Newton Solney. Unfortunately the bird has great difficulty flying and is now classed as an escape and is wing clipped.
Willington GP's: 4 Shoveler, Goldeneye, Black-tailed Godwit, Snipe, Sparrowhawk, 6 Bullfinch.
Kedleston Park: 7 Shelduck.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, drake Tufted Duck x Pochard hybrid, 6 Goldeneye, 2 Goosanders, 2 Oystercatchers.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry.
Chellaston: c.50 Waxwings just off High Street then flew towards Snelsmoor.
Chaddesdon: 50 Waxwings still on Chaddesden Park Road and York Road early afternoon.
Buxton: 60 Waxwings on Carlisle Road today.
Willington GP's: 4 Shoveler, Goldeneye, Black-tailed Godwit, Snipe, Sparrowhawk, 6 Bullfinch.
Kedleston Park: 7 Shelduck.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, drake Tufted Duck x Pochard hybrid, 6 Goldeneye, 2 Goosanders, 2 Oystercatchers.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry.
Chellaston: c.50 Waxwings just off High Street then flew towards Snelsmoor.
Chaddesdon: 50 Waxwings still on Chaddesden Park Road and York Road early afternoon.
Buxton: 60 Waxwings on Carlisle Road today.
Friday, 22 February 2013
Latest Sightings 22/02/2013
Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still present in channel to the right of the main pool, 1 also seen in front of the hide near dusk, c100 Greylag Geese, 6 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 47 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, 4 Mandarin, 13 Mallards, 14 Tufted Ducks, 3 Pochard, 16 Goosander, 16 Coots, 14 Moorhens, 2 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, 2 Oystercatchers, 72 BH Gulls, Little Owl, Grey Wagtail, 5 Stock Doves, 4 Fieldfares, 2 Song Thrush, 8 Magpies, 4 Ravens.
Hooded Merganser: HOODED MERGANSER An adult drake was found by Dave Scattergood on the R.Trent by the Trent/Dove Confluence at about 9.45 a.m. this morning-22nd Feb. It is in pristine condition and appears to be wary. It was seen to swim up the R.Dove out of sight beyond the bend in the river when I left at 12.45 p.m. Approach from the Repton-Burton road in Newton Solney. Turn right in Newton Solney into either Blacksmiths Lane or Trent Lane and drive down to River bank where there is parking. If taking Blacksmiths Lane follow round until it meets Trent Lane and turn right onto a rough track to the River. This is a potential new bird for Derbyshire but records of this species are often clouded with the “escaped bird” tag. There have been about 7 or 8 records nationally up to the end of 2012.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still present near Wragg's Quarry.
Buxton: 40 Waxwings on Ecclesbourne Drive mid-morning. Also c.80 on Heath Street late afternoon.
Chaddesden: 50 Waxwings on Chaddesden Park Road today.
Cutthorpe: 12 Waxwings early afternoon then flew east.
Hooded Merganser: HOODED MERGANSER An adult drake was found by Dave Scattergood on the R.Trent by the Trent/Dove Confluence at about 9.45 a.m. this morning-22nd Feb. It is in pristine condition and appears to be wary. It was seen to swim up the R.Dove out of sight beyond the bend in the river when I left at 12.45 p.m. Approach from the Repton-Burton road in Newton Solney. Turn right in Newton Solney into either Blacksmiths Lane or Trent Lane and drive down to River bank where there is parking. If taking Blacksmiths Lane follow round until it meets Trent Lane and turn right onto a rough track to the River. This is a potential new bird for Derbyshire but records of this species are often clouded with the “escaped bird” tag. There have been about 7 or 8 records nationally up to the end of 2012.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still present near Wragg's Quarry.
Buxton: 40 Waxwings on Ecclesbourne Drive mid-morning. Also c.80 on Heath Street late afternoon.
Chaddesden: 50 Waxwings on Chaddesden Park Road today.
Cutthorpe: 12 Waxwings early afternoon then flew east.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Latest Sightings 21/02/2013
Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still in channel to the right of the main pool, Little Grebe, 5 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 18 Greylag Geese, 4 Goosanders, 45 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, 2 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, Kestrel, 2 Oystercatchers, 210 BH Gulls, 4 Common Gulls, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 16 Redwings, 4 Mistle Thrushes, Reed Bunting in song.
Carsington Water: 24 Barnacle Geese, 2 Pintail, Redshank, 7 Oystercatchers.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry.
Shirland: 30 Waxwings on the A61 by the Spar garage this afternoon.
Chellaston: 30+ Waxwings on Grafham Close late afternoon.
Ilkeston: 15 Waxwings near Cheriton Drive today.
Buxton: 62 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road today.
Carsington Water: 24 Barnacle Geese, 2 Pintail, Redshank, 7 Oystercatchers.
Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry.
Shirland: 30 Waxwings on the A61 by the Spar garage this afternoon.
Chellaston: 30+ Waxwings on Grafham Close late afternoon.
Ilkeston: 15 Waxwings near Cheriton Drive today.
Buxton: 62 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road today.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Latest Sightings 20/02/2013
All sightings I post are for Derbyshire so I see little point in starting every sighting with 'Derbys' so I will just mention the location from now on.
Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still present and showing in the channel to the right of the main pool and then in flight near dusk, 5 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 100 Greylag Geese, 30 Canada Geese, 40 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, 16 Teal, 8 Tufted Ducks, 3 Pochard, 14 Goosanders, Water Rail, 22 Coots, 15 Moorhens, 2 Oystercatchers, 3 Snipe, 3 Buzzards, Kestrel, Peregrine, 440 BH Gulls, Common Gull, 6 Stock Doves, Reed Bunting in song.
Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, adult Med Gull, 2 Whooper Swans until just after lunch, 2 Pintail, 3 Shelduck, Dunlin, 7 Oystercatchers, 2 Curlew,
Ogston Reservoir: 35 Whooper Swans flew NW between 10.25hrs and 10.30hrs, Shelduck, 2 Oystercatchers.
Middleton near Wirksworth: 15+ Waxwings by The Rising Sun Pub.
Pools Brook CP: Juvenile Glaucous Gull.
Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still present and showing in the channel to the right of the main pool and then in flight near dusk, 5 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 100 Greylag Geese, 30 Canada Geese, 40 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, 16 Teal, 8 Tufted Ducks, 3 Pochard, 14 Goosanders, Water Rail, 22 Coots, 15 Moorhens, 2 Oystercatchers, 3 Snipe, 3 Buzzards, Kestrel, Peregrine, 440 BH Gulls, Common Gull, 6 Stock Doves, Reed Bunting in song.
Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, adult Med Gull, 2 Whooper Swans until just after lunch, 2 Pintail, 3 Shelduck, Dunlin, 7 Oystercatchers, 2 Curlew,
Ogston Reservoir: 35 Whooper Swans flew NW between 10.25hrs and 10.30hrs, Shelduck, 2 Oystercatchers.
Middleton near Wirksworth: 15+ Waxwings by The Rising Sun Pub.
Pools Brook CP: Juvenile Glaucous Gull.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Latest Sightings 19/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern seen in channel to the right of the main pool, 5 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 47 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 43 Mallards, 14 Mandarin, 25 Teal, 16 Tufted Ducks, 2 Pochard, 20 Goosander, 3 Buzzards, Water Rail, 16 Coots, 14 Moorhens, 31 Lapwings, 2 Oystercatchers, 4 Snipe, 420 BH Gulls, 5 Common Gulls, Little Owl, Tawny Owl, 4 Stock Doves, 2 Reed Buntings inc 1 in sub song.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, 2 Pintail, 55 Great Crested Grebes.
Derbys: Pleasley Pit CP: 40+ Twite in the wild flower meadow this morning.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in roost again; also a 1st-winter Caspian Gull, 4 possibly 5 Pintail early morning only, 2 Wigeon, 3 Gadwall, Pink-footed Goose, 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Kingfishers.
Derbys: Alvaston: 35 Waxwings.
Derbys: Chellaston: 2 Waxwings on top of TV ariels on Graffham Close.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, 2 Pintail, 55 Great Crested Grebes.
Derbys: Pleasley Pit CP: 40+ Twite in the wild flower meadow this morning.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in roost again; also a 1st-winter Caspian Gull, 4 possibly 5 Pintail early morning only, 2 Wigeon, 3 Gadwall, Pink-footed Goose, 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Kingfishers.
Derbys: Alvaston: 35 Waxwings.
Derbys: Chellaston: 2 Waxwings on top of TV ariels on Graffham Close.
Monday, 18 February 2013
Latest Sightings 18/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Bitterns both showing in the channel to the right of the main pool, and one seen in flight near dusk, 4 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 33 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, 5 Mandarin, 43 Mallards, 2 Shoveler, 12 Teal, 10 Tufted Ducks, 2 Pochard, 18 Goosander, 2 Oystercatchers, 6 Snipe, 4 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Water Rail, 16 Coots, 10+ Moorhens, Green Woodpecker, 2 Little Owls, 5 Fieldfares.
Derbys: Cromford: 9 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Littleover: 30 Waxwings on Crich Avenue.
Derbys: Errwood Reservoir: 27 Whooper Swans.
Derbys: Trent Meadows: Female Stonechat, 2 Green Woodpeckers, Kestrel.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 3 Bewick's Swans circled the reservoir several times then flew east between 10.20hrs and 10.28hrs, 13 Whooper Swans (12 adults and 1 juv) arrived from the SE at 12.15hrs and circled the reservoir several times before leaving SW at 12.40hrs, Glaucous Gull, 2 Oystercatchers.
Derbys: Willington: 7 Bewick's Swans still in fields c.150m from the road between Willington and Repton.
Derbys: Buxton: 31 Waxwings still on the corner of Heath Street and New Market Street late afternoon.
Derbys: Cromford: 9 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Littleover: 30 Waxwings on Crich Avenue.
Derbys: Errwood Reservoir: 27 Whooper Swans.
Derbys: Trent Meadows: Female Stonechat, 2 Green Woodpeckers, Kestrel.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: 3 Bewick's Swans circled the reservoir several times then flew east between 10.20hrs and 10.28hrs, 13 Whooper Swans (12 adults and 1 juv) arrived from the SE at 12.15hrs and circled the reservoir several times before leaving SW at 12.40hrs, Glaucous Gull, 2 Oystercatchers.
Derbys: Willington: 7 Bewick's Swans still in fields c.150m from the road between Willington and Repton.
Derbys: Buxton: 31 Waxwings still on the corner of Heath Street and New Market Street late afternoon.
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Latest Sightings 16/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern showing well again in the channel to the right of the main pool, 4 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 2 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 2 Gadwall, 13 Teal, 7 Tufted Ducks, 2 Pochard, 28 Canada Geese, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 Oystercatchers, 188 BH Gulls, 2 Skylarks, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Stock Doves, Grey Wagtail, 2 Reed Buntings.
Derbys: Buxton: 19 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road late morning. Also 12+ on Heath Street this afternoon.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike at c.SK295675 this afternoon.
Derbys: Cromford: 2 Hawfinch near the entrance to Willersley Castle again this afternoon.
Derbys: Derby: 10 Waxwings at the Meteor Centre today.
Derbys: Chellaston: 34 Waxwings on Chadwick Avenue, Shelton Lock today.
Derbys: Littleover: 10 Waxwings on Crich Avenue today.
Derbys: Locko Park: 90 Greylag Geese, Goosander, 334 BH Gulls.
Derbys: Willington: 7 Bewick's Swans again in fields west of the road towards Repton.
Derbys Ogston Reservoir: 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Shovelers, Goosander, Peregrine, Water Rail, Kingfisher, adult Caspian Gull and an adult Caspian hybrid type in the roost.
Derbys: Buxton: 19 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road late morning. Also 12+ on Heath Street this afternoon.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike at c.SK295675 this afternoon.
Derbys: Cromford: 2 Hawfinch near the entrance to Willersley Castle again this afternoon.
Derbys: Derby: 10 Waxwings at the Meteor Centre today.
Derbys: Chellaston: 34 Waxwings on Chadwick Avenue, Shelton Lock today.
Derbys: Littleover: 10 Waxwings on Crich Avenue today.
Derbys: Locko Park: 90 Greylag Geese, Goosander, 334 BH Gulls.
Derbys: Willington: 7 Bewick's Swans again in fields west of the road towards Repton.
Derbys Ogston Reservoir: 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Shovelers, Goosander, Peregrine, Water Rail, Kingfisher, adult Caspian Gull and an adult Caspian hybrid type in the roost.
Friday, 15 February 2013
Latest Sightings 15/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Bitterns still present. One in channel to right of main pool and the other opposite the hide this afternoon, 24 Waxwings near the hide late afternoon early evening, 4 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 23 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 33 Mallard, 4 Gadwall, 9 Tufted Ducks, 2 Pochard, 19 Goosander, 3 Buzzards, male Sparrowhawk, Water Rail, 16 Coots, 13 Moorhens, 2 Oystercatchers, 6 Snipe, 550 BH Gulls, Little Owl, Tawny Owl.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 4 Great Northern Divers, adult Med Gull in the roost, 7 Oystercatchers, 150 Lapwings, 6 Buzzards, 24 Skylarks and a Brambling over, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 2 Ravens.
Derbys: Belper: 80 Waxwings around McDonalds/Morrisons.
Derbys: Kedleston Park: 2 Shelduck, 2 Wigeon, 5 Goosander, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 4 Oystercatchers, Grey Wagtail, 15 Siskins.
Derbys: Cromford: 11 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry.
Derbys: Willington: 7 Bewick's Swans still then flew off over the nature reserve this morning.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: A Little Egret flew through NW at 10.15hrs, 2 Mute Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Goosanders flew N, Kingfisher, 4 Ravens, 53 Starlings flew NE.
Derbys: Chesterfield: 14 Waxwings again in Walton Road at the Matlock Road end. 31 present at 15:50 yesterday.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in the roost.
Derbys: Heanor: 14 Waxwings this morning on Brookfield Way.
Derbys: Buxton: 12 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road early morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 4 Great Northern Divers, adult Med Gull in the roost, 7 Oystercatchers, 150 Lapwings, 6 Buzzards, 24 Skylarks and a Brambling over, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 2 Ravens.
Derbys: Belper: 80 Waxwings around McDonalds/Morrisons.
Derbys: Kedleston Park: 2 Shelduck, 2 Wigeon, 5 Goosander, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 4 Oystercatchers, Grey Wagtail, 15 Siskins.
Derbys: Cromford: 11 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry.
Derbys: Willington: 7 Bewick's Swans still then flew off over the nature reserve this morning.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: A Little Egret flew through NW at 10.15hrs, 2 Mute Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Goosanders flew N, Kingfisher, 4 Ravens, 53 Starlings flew NE.
Derbys: Chesterfield: 14 Waxwings again in Walton Road at the Matlock Road end. 31 present at 15:50 yesterday.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in the roost.
Derbys: Heanor: 14 Waxwings this morning on Brookfield Way.
Derbys: Buxton: 12 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road early morning.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Latest Sightings 14/02/2013
Derbys: Willington: 7 Bewick's Swans still on flooded field to west of road.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still present, do not drive into the park.
Derbys: Buxton: 12 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road early afternoon.
Derbys: Chesterfield: 21 Waxwings by Bristol Street Motors on Sheffield Road S41 8LF this afternoon. Also 20 in tree on Walton Road near junction with Matlock Road.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 8 Wigeon.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 10 Waxwings in Aldi car park late morning.
Derbys: Heanor: 12 Waxwings on Brookfield Way at midday.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still present, do not drive into the park.
Derbys: Buxton: 12 Waxwings in St. Mary's Churchyard on Dale Road early afternoon.
Derbys: Chesterfield: 21 Waxwings by Bristol Street Motors on Sheffield Road S41 8LF this afternoon. Also 20 in tree on Walton Road near junction with Matlock Road.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 8 Wigeon.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 10 Waxwings in Aldi car park late morning.
Derbys: Heanor: 12 Waxwings on Brookfield Way at midday.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Latest Sightings 13/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 1 Bittern seen early morning on the right hand side of the main pool with a fish, 4 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 82 Canada Geese, 6 Gadwall, 19 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 16 Mallards, 8 Tufted Ducks, 19 Goosanders, 10 Moorhens, 12 Coots, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, female Peregrine, 3 Snipe, 7 Lapwings, 53 BH Gulls, Common Gull, c10 Waxwings, 3 Stock Doves, 12 Fieldfares, 4 Song Thrush, c70 Finches (mainly Siskins), Greenfinch, also a Hare in the old tip field.
Derbys: Bewick's Swan: The family party of 7 are now in a flooded field between Willington and Repton.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still today, do not drive into the park.
Derbys: Darley Fields: Mealy Redpoll, 250 Siskins.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still, also 2 Wigeon, 28 Teal, female Goosander, Kingfisher.
Derbys: Bewick's Swan: The family party of 7 are now in a flooded field between Willington and Repton.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still today, do not drive into the park.
Derbys: Darley Fields: Mealy Redpoll, 250 Siskins.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still, also 2 Wigeon, 28 Teal, female Goosander, Kingfisher.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Latest Sightings 12/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Bitterns still present: 1 in the channel to the right of the main pool and the other seen in flight over the main pool several times, 12+ Waxwings seen near the hide late afternoon, Grey Heron, 4 Cormorants, 28 Canada Geese, 45 Wigeon (best count for 3 years), 3 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 16 Teal, 6 Tufted Ducks, 2 Goosander, Pochard, Buzzard, Water Rail, 17 Moorhen, 9 Coots, Oystercatcher, 58 BH Gulls, 3 Common Gulls, 2 Jays, 2 Mistle Thrush, 4 Reed Buntings.
Derbys: Belper: c80 Waxwings by Morrisons/McDonalds this morning, also c30 at the bottom of Becksitch Lane this morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, 800 Common Gulls, 2 Oystercatchers.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: 2 Red-breasted Merganser still on the windsurfing put mid-morning; also 2 Red-crested Pochards briefly on Conservation Pit.
Derbys: Ambaston GP's: 2 Redhead Smew on Public Pit.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 9 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Shardlow: 15 Waxwings by the Navigation Inn; also 19 Pink-footed Geese over. Also 14 Waxwings near the entrance to Shardlow Manor Residential Home early evening.
Derbys: Belper: c80 Waxwings by Morrisons/McDonalds this morning, also c30 at the bottom of Becksitch Lane this morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, 800 Common Gulls, 2 Oystercatchers.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: 2 Red-breasted Merganser still on the windsurfing put mid-morning; also 2 Red-crested Pochards briefly on Conservation Pit.
Derbys: Ambaston GP's: 2 Redhead Smew on Public Pit.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 9 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Shardlow: 15 Waxwings by the Navigation Inn; also 19 Pink-footed Geese over. Also 14 Waxwings near the entrance to Shardlow Manor Residential Home early evening.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Latest Sightings 11/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still showing in channel to right of main pool, 6 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 63 Canada Geese, 57 Greylag Geese, 25 Teal, 6 Gadwall, 18 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 11 Mandarin, 46 Mallards, 5 Tufted Ducks, Pochard, 14 Goosander, 15 Coots, 16 Moorhens, Water Rail, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine, 8 Herring Gulls North, Little Owl, 6 Stock Doves, 2 Mistle Thrush, c25 Redwings, c50 Fieldfare, Meadow Pipit, c20 Goldfinch.
Derbys: Belper: c.100 Waxwings behind B and M Bargains near Morrison's mid-afternoon though mobile.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 2 Great Northern Divers, 11+ Goldeneye.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still.
Derbys: Williamthorpe Ponds NR: Bittern still present.
Derbys: Cromford: 10+ Hawfinch still in the rugby club car park.
Derbys: Derby: 25 Waxwings at The Wyvern Retail Park on the A52.
Derbys: Darley Dale: 70 Waxwings on Station Road.
Derbys: Twyford: 5 Whooper Swans with 100+ Mute Swans in field on A5132, by crossroads of Twyford and Stenson.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: Female Red-breasted Merganser on Windsurfing Pit.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 2 Mute Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Wigeon, 25 Pochards, 62 Common Gulls flew East, 6 Ravens.
Derbys: Belper: c.100 Waxwings behind B and M Bargains near Morrison's mid-afternoon though mobile.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 2 Great Northern Divers, 11+ Goldeneye.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still.
Derbys: Williamthorpe Ponds NR: Bittern still present.
Derbys: Cromford: 10+ Hawfinch still in the rugby club car park.
Derbys: Derby: 25 Waxwings at The Wyvern Retail Park on the A52.
Derbys: Darley Dale: 70 Waxwings on Station Road.
Derbys: Twyford: 5 Whooper Swans with 100+ Mute Swans in field on A5132, by crossroads of Twyford and Stenson.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: Female Red-breasted Merganser on Windsurfing Pit.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 2 Mute Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Wigeon, 25 Pochards, 62 Common Gulls flew East, 6 Ravens.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Latest Sightings 10/02/2013
Derbys: Belper: At least 12 Waxwings still present commuting between Morrison's and McDonalds.
Derbys: Staunton Harold Reservoir: 2 Common Scoters.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still present.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 4 Wigeon, 8 Goldeneye, Water Rail, Dunlin through, Kingfisher, 1st winter Caspian Gull in the roost.
Derbys: Hathersage: 110 Siskins.
Derbys: Drakelow NR: 3 Shelduck, 35 Gadwall, Woodcock, Barn Owl, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Nuthatch.
Derbys: Staunton Harold Reservoir: 2 Common Scoters.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still present.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 4 Wigeon, 8 Goldeneye, Water Rail, Dunlin through, Kingfisher, 1st winter Caspian Gull in the roost.
Derbys: Hathersage: 110 Siskins.
Derbys: Drakelow NR: 3 Shelduck, 35 Gadwall, Woodcock, Barn Owl, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Nuthatch.
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Latest Sightings 09/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Cormorants, 19 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 5 Tufted Ducks, Pochard, c150 BH Gulls.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 2 Great Northern Divers.
Derbys: Belper: Up to 36 Waxwings still present commuting between McDonalds and Morrisons.
Derbys: Glossop: 20 Waxwings near Hadfield Station this morning.
Derbys: Cromford: At least 3 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: 2 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 5 Goosander, 3 Goldeneye, 40 Pochard, 9 Gadwall, Kestrel, Green Sandpiper.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still showing well on the lake SK405385.
Derbys: Pleasley Pit CP: c.80 Waxwings in Pleasley at bottom of Terrace Lane.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: The Red-necked Grebe still present, Shelduck, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 32 Pochards, Water Rail, Kingfisher, 2 Ravens.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 2 Great Northern Divers.
Derbys: Belper: Up to 36 Waxwings still present commuting between McDonalds and Morrisons.
Derbys: Glossop: 20 Waxwings near Hadfield Station this morning.
Derbys: Cromford: At least 3 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Long Eaton GP's: 2 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 5 Goosander, 3 Goldeneye, 40 Pochard, 9 Gadwall, Kestrel, Green Sandpiper.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still showing well on the lake SK405385.
Derbys: Pleasley Pit CP: c.80 Waxwings in Pleasley at bottom of Terrace Lane.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: The Red-necked Grebe still present, Shelduck, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 32 Pochards, Water Rail, Kingfisher, 2 Ravens.
Friday, 8 February 2013
Latest Sightings 08/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still present and showing quite well in the channel to the right of the hide, 6 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 6 Gadwall, 24 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 38 Mallards, 8 Tufted Ducks, 17 Goosanders, 13 Coots, 11 Moorhens, 3 Buzzards, 5 Snipe, 112 BH Gulls, Little Owl, 2 Stock Doves, 2 Bullfinch, c50 Fieldfares.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 (probably 4) Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull, Goosander, 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Redshank, Woodcock, Tawny Owl, 2 Ravens.
Derbys: Belper: c65 Waxwings commuting between McDonald's and Morrisons car parks.
Derbys: Allestree Park: Great Crested Grebe, 22 Mandarin, Wigeon, 58 Mallards, 22 Canada Geese, 11 Coots, 6 Tufted Ducks, 7 Moorhens, 18 BH Gulls.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: The Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 47 Greylag Geese, 8 Wigeon, Water Rail, 6 Ravens, 1 Brambling with c25 Yellowhammers and c40 Chaffinch at Highoredish.
Derbys: Cromford: 8 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Steetley Quarry: 1st-winter drake Velvet Scoter still this morning; park by the church and walk c.400m along road and take footpath to view through fence.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 40 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still.
Derbys: Derby: 7 Waxwings by the BP fuelling station on the A61 this morning.
Derbys: Ladybower: 3 Whooper Swans (2 adults) viewed from the path on the opposite side of the reservoir to the A57 this morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 (probably 4) Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull, Goosander, 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Redshank, Woodcock, Tawny Owl, 2 Ravens.
Derbys: Belper: c65 Waxwings commuting between McDonald's and Morrisons car parks.
Derbys: Allestree Park: Great Crested Grebe, 22 Mandarin, Wigeon, 58 Mallards, 22 Canada Geese, 11 Coots, 6 Tufted Ducks, 7 Moorhens, 18 BH Gulls.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: The Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 47 Greylag Geese, 8 Wigeon, Water Rail, 6 Ravens, 1 Brambling with c25 Yellowhammers and c40 Chaffinch at Highoredish.
Derbys: Cromford: 8 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Steetley Quarry: 1st-winter drake Velvet Scoter still this morning; park by the church and walk c.400m along road and take footpath to view through fence.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 40 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew still.
Derbys: Derby: 7 Waxwings by the BP fuelling station on the A61 this morning.
Derbys: Ladybower: 3 Whooper Swans (2 adults) viewed from the path on the opposite side of the reservoir to the A57 this morning.
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Latest Sightings 07/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still showing on and off in the channel to the right of the main pool today, 3 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 21 Wigeon, 14 Teal,, 5 Mandarin, 2 Shoveler, 18 Mallards, 6 Gadwall, 10 Tufted Ducks, 25 Goosanders, 70 Greylag Geese, Water Rail, 12 Coots, 13 Moorhens, 2 Sparrowhawks, Buzzard, Kestrel, Oystercatcher, 8 Snipe, Little Owl, Pied Wagtail, 48 Wood Pigeons, Stock Dove, 10 Long-tailed Tits, 13 Skylarks North in one flock a 10.23hrs.
Derbys: Belper: c40 Waxwings in Morrison's car park and then in Mcdonalds a little later.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew, Grey Heron, 2 Great Crested Grebes, redhead Goosander, 4 Pochard, 10 Tufted Ducks, 87 Mallards 35 Coots, 7 Moorhens, 105 Greylag Geese, 70 Canada Geese.
Derbys: Cromford: 8 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry:
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still, also a Pink-footed Goose, 8 Wigeon, 31 Pochards.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in the roost.
Derbys: Belper: c40 Waxwings in Morrison's car park and then in Mcdonalds a little later.
Derbys: Locko Park: Drake Smew, Grey Heron, 2 Great Crested Grebes, redhead Goosander, 4 Pochard, 10 Tufted Ducks, 87 Mallards 35 Coots, 7 Moorhens, 105 Greylag Geese, 70 Canada Geese.
Derbys: Cromford: 8 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wragg's Quarry:
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still, also a Pink-footed Goose, 8 Wigeon, 31 Pochards.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in the roost.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
The funny things you hear
In birding I've come to know and expect that there are birders at every feasible level. From complete novices who can't tell the difference between an Osprey and a Wren to the 'top boys' who will be able to tell you about every single feather and whether P3 is in moult or whether its scapulars are worn blah blah blah.
I don't claim to be an expert but, on the other hand, I'm also far from a novice. However, we all have to start somewhere and I remember in my early days making a few fuck ups. I started keeping notes on Jan 17th 2002 and some of the earlier logs make for some interesting reading.
My very first entry for a river walk near Bakewell on the afore mentioned date I wrote 'Duck unrecognised, grey body and a brown head (Wigeon)'. I know now that it was a redhead Goosander which looks nothing like a fucking Wigeon. Another entry for early April the same year when we were walking on The Tissington Trail where I thought I saw a Cirl Bunting! Jesus Christ what was I thinking. And I wont mention the Black Grouse and Wood Warbler I had in some nearby woods.
So anyway, all this nonsense got me thinking. Over the years I've spent some considerable time sitting in hides, whether that be Wyver, Carsington or where ever. And in that time I've heard some classics. Some that make it difficult to keep a straight face, even now.
Here's just a few of them.....oh and if any of these sound familiar to any reader then I hope you bought that field guide I told you to get.
1. Meadow Pipit: At Carsington Water and if the water levels allow there can often be quite good numbers of Meadow Pipits that migrate from the uplands and pass through. A lot of these can stay on through Autumn and into Winter. Quite often these are right in front of Sheepwash Hide. A hide that seems to attract all levels of idiot. These Meadow Pipits have been everything from Corn Buntings, Starlings and Redshanks.
2. Pied Wagtail. Baby Magpie (I shit you not): Yet again at Sheepwash Hide (I told you it had form) and this was several years ago. I remember sitting there minding my own and a few Pied Wagtails were flitting around the shoreline. I think it was an old dear bless her who was watching the Pied Wags and they were both struggling for an ID. And I distinctly remember her saying 'could they be baby Magpies'? Hmmmmm, NO! They are fucking Pied Wagtails. I didn't of course use the rather colourful language. Stick to the knitting, love.
3. Cormorant: The humble Cormorant that every worm drowner in the country wants shot has itself been at the wrong end of ID's. I've heard them called anything from Guillemots, Razorbills to Puffins. Believe me, you are not going to get flocks of these at a reservoir here in Derbyshire. Or even one for that matter.
4. Shelduck: At the Paul Stanley hide (which is very near to Sheepwash Hide) a couple of years ago there was a single Shelduck in front of the hide. Some ducks can maybe be a little tricky, but this was possibly the most easily identifiable duck on the planet, 30 yards away and in good light. So why a couple of birders had to get their field guide out is anybody's guess. Before I put them right it was a Teal, Tufted Duck and a Wigeon. Not much difference between a Shelduck and a Teal, is there?
5. Curlew/Snipe: Whilst in the WLC (wildlife centre) at Carsington I could overhear a couple talking about the Curlew that they were watching. I'd not seen a Curlew that day so I was keen to share in their sighting. I asked them where It was and raised my bins to see a Snipe. 'I can see a Snipe' I said. 'Is it a Snipe, I thought it was a Curlew' he said. The conversation ended as quick as it had started. I really hope that bloke threw his scope in the nearest bin, but I fear not.
6. Water Rail/Moorhen: Again in the WLC and an old chap was asking for help identifying a bird on the island. Nobody was saying anything so I stepped in. 'What's this bird here' he said. 'It's a juvenile Moorhen' I said. 'No it isn't, it's a Water Rail' he said. This went on for a while with him refusing to believe that it was a juv Moorhen saying I've been birding for years and know a Moorhen. Well you obviously don't because that's what It fucking well was.
7. Pied Wagtail (again): Yet again a single Pied Wagtail was in front of Sheepwash Hide and an elderly couple could not work out if it was an Oystercatcher or a Lapwing. They decided on Oystercatcher because it had no crest. Some people are just beyond help.
8. Redshank/Snipe. I think this was last year at Sheepwash Hide. There was a small group of birders in the hide when I walked in. After a while I asked if there was anything about. 'Yes', one said 'there's small flock of Redshank on the spit'. I'd scanned there once and certainly hadn't picked out any Redshank. I scanned again and picked out several Snipe that I had somehow missed. I said I could see some Snipe but no Redshank. They were adamant that there had been some Redshank. But somehow they had transmogrified into Snipe. Before you reach for the dictionary or ask jeeves, transmogrify means to change shape or form.
9. Great Tit/Green Woodpecker: At the feeding station at the Paul Stanley hide I heard somebody exclaim that there was a Green Woodpecker on the feeders. Thinking this was highly unusual I took a peek to see a Great Tit on the nuts. I think it's time to go, love.
10. And finally, I recall a couple who claimed a Yellow-nosed Albatross at Carsington. Jesus what were you......oh hang on...maybe, just maybe they did.
I don't claim to be an expert but, on the other hand, I'm also far from a novice. However, we all have to start somewhere and I remember in my early days making a few fuck ups. I started keeping notes on Jan 17th 2002 and some of the earlier logs make for some interesting reading.
My very first entry for a river walk near Bakewell on the afore mentioned date I wrote 'Duck unrecognised, grey body and a brown head (Wigeon)'. I know now that it was a redhead Goosander which looks nothing like a fucking Wigeon. Another entry for early April the same year when we were walking on The Tissington Trail where I thought I saw a Cirl Bunting! Jesus Christ what was I thinking. And I wont mention the Black Grouse and Wood Warbler I had in some nearby woods.
So anyway, all this nonsense got me thinking. Over the years I've spent some considerable time sitting in hides, whether that be Wyver, Carsington or where ever. And in that time I've heard some classics. Some that make it difficult to keep a straight face, even now.
Here's just a few of them.....oh and if any of these sound familiar to any reader then I hope you bought that field guide I told you to get.
1. Meadow Pipit: At Carsington Water and if the water levels allow there can often be quite good numbers of Meadow Pipits that migrate from the uplands and pass through. A lot of these can stay on through Autumn and into Winter. Quite often these are right in front of Sheepwash Hide. A hide that seems to attract all levels of idiot. These Meadow Pipits have been everything from Corn Buntings, Starlings and Redshanks.
2. Pied Wagtail. Baby Magpie (I shit you not): Yet again at Sheepwash Hide (I told you it had form) and this was several years ago. I remember sitting there minding my own and a few Pied Wagtails were flitting around the shoreline. I think it was an old dear bless her who was watching the Pied Wags and they were both struggling for an ID. And I distinctly remember her saying 'could they be baby Magpies'? Hmmmmm, NO! They are fucking Pied Wagtails. I didn't of course use the rather colourful language. Stick to the knitting, love.
3. Cormorant: The humble Cormorant that every worm drowner in the country wants shot has itself been at the wrong end of ID's. I've heard them called anything from Guillemots, Razorbills to Puffins. Believe me, you are not going to get flocks of these at a reservoir here in Derbyshire. Or even one for that matter.
4. Shelduck: At the Paul Stanley hide (which is very near to Sheepwash Hide) a couple of years ago there was a single Shelduck in front of the hide. Some ducks can maybe be a little tricky, but this was possibly the most easily identifiable duck on the planet, 30 yards away and in good light. So why a couple of birders had to get their field guide out is anybody's guess. Before I put them right it was a Teal, Tufted Duck and a Wigeon. Not much difference between a Shelduck and a Teal, is there?
5. Curlew/Snipe: Whilst in the WLC (wildlife centre) at Carsington I could overhear a couple talking about the Curlew that they were watching. I'd not seen a Curlew that day so I was keen to share in their sighting. I asked them where It was and raised my bins to see a Snipe. 'I can see a Snipe' I said. 'Is it a Snipe, I thought it was a Curlew' he said. The conversation ended as quick as it had started. I really hope that bloke threw his scope in the nearest bin, but I fear not.
6. Water Rail/Moorhen: Again in the WLC and an old chap was asking for help identifying a bird on the island. Nobody was saying anything so I stepped in. 'What's this bird here' he said. 'It's a juvenile Moorhen' I said. 'No it isn't, it's a Water Rail' he said. This went on for a while with him refusing to believe that it was a juv Moorhen saying I've been birding for years and know a Moorhen. Well you obviously don't because that's what It fucking well was.
7. Pied Wagtail (again): Yet again a single Pied Wagtail was in front of Sheepwash Hide and an elderly couple could not work out if it was an Oystercatcher or a Lapwing. They decided on Oystercatcher because it had no crest. Some people are just beyond help.
8. Redshank/Snipe. I think this was last year at Sheepwash Hide. There was a small group of birders in the hide when I walked in. After a while I asked if there was anything about. 'Yes', one said 'there's small flock of Redshank on the spit'. I'd scanned there once and certainly hadn't picked out any Redshank. I scanned again and picked out several Snipe that I had somehow missed. I said I could see some Snipe but no Redshank. They were adamant that there had been some Redshank. But somehow they had transmogrified into Snipe. Before you reach for the dictionary or ask jeeves, transmogrify means to change shape or form.
9. Great Tit/Green Woodpecker: At the feeding station at the Paul Stanley hide I heard somebody exclaim that there was a Green Woodpecker on the feeders. Thinking this was highly unusual I took a peek to see a Great Tit on the nuts. I think it's time to go, love.
10. And finally, I recall a couple who claimed a Yellow-nosed Albatross at Carsington. Jesus what were you......oh hang on...maybe, just maybe they did.
Latest Sightings 06/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern showing well again in the channel to the right of the main pool. 47 Canada Geese, 2 Cormorants, Mute Swan, 31 Wigeon, 17 Teal, 6 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, Pochard, 8 Tufted Ducks, Buzzard, Oystercatcher, 145 BH Gulls.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 1st winter Little Gull still, also 3 Great Northern Divers, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Herring Gulls, Redshank, Peregrine, c45 Lapwings.
Derbys: Cromford: 13 Hawfinch today.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, also 5 Wigeon, Kingfisher on Carr Pond.
Derbys: Belper: 30+ Waxwings showing well near Belper School entrance on John O Gaunt's Way this morning.
Derbys: Locko Park: Adult drake Smew still today; do not drive into the park.
Derbys: Codnor: 106 Waxwings on Meadow Avenue mid-morning.
Derbys: Ambaston GP's: 2 redhead Smew on Public Pit this morning.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 1st winter Little Gull still, also 3 Great Northern Divers, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Herring Gulls, Redshank, Peregrine, c45 Lapwings.
Derbys: Cromford: 13 Hawfinch today.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, also 5 Wigeon, Kingfisher on Carr Pond.
Derbys: Belper: 30+ Waxwings showing well near Belper School entrance on John O Gaunt's Way this morning.
Derbys: Locko Park: Adult drake Smew still today; do not drive into the park.
Derbys: Codnor: 106 Waxwings on Meadow Avenue mid-morning.
Derbys: Ambaston GP's: 2 redhead Smew on Public Pit this morning.
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Latest Sightings 05/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Bitterns still present. One again seen in the channel to the right of the main pool and the other seen briefly in flight on the left of the main pool. 8 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 110 Canada Geese, 90 Greylag Geese, 51 Mallards, 32 Wigeon, 33 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 6 Gadwall, drake Goldeneye, 10 Tufted Ducks, 18 Goosanders, 4 Buzzards, 2 Peregrines, 17 Moorhens, 11 Coots, 8 Snipe, 210 BH Gulls, Common Gull, Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, c100 Fieldfares, 18 Siskins.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 1st winter Little Gull from Sheepwash Hide, also Great Northern Diver from Stones Island.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Mute Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese.
Derbys: Codnor: 46 Waxwings on Meadow Avenue.
Derbys: Chesterfield: 25+ Waxwings in the car park at The Olde House pub on Loundsley Green Road.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 12 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Ilkeston: 21 Waxwings near the health centre on Market Street.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 1st winter Little Gull from Sheepwash Hide, also Great Northern Diver from Stones Island.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Mute Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese.
Derbys: Codnor: 46 Waxwings on Meadow Avenue.
Derbys: Chesterfield: 25+ Waxwings in the car park at The Olde House pub on Loundsley Green Road.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 12 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Ilkeston: 21 Waxwings near the health centre on Market Street.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Latest Sightings 04/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still present and showing quite well in the channel to the right of the main pool. Mute Swan, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Cormorants, 59 Canada Geese, Water Rail, 2 Shoveler, 6 Gadwall, 22 Wigeon, 27 Teal, 24 Mallards, Goldeneye, 9 Tufted Ducks, 2 Pochards, 25 Goosanders, 16 Moorhens, 13 Coots, 6 Snipe, 3 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, 480 BH Gulls, 2 Common Gulls, Little Owl, 3 Stock Doves, Chiff Chaff, Green Woodpecker, 6 Robins, 8 Blue Tits, 10 Long-tailed Tits, 6 Great Tits, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, c20 Siskins, c100 Jackdaws, Reed Bunting.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Great Northern Diver.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, also Mute Swan, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 47 Greylag Geese, 35 Pochards, Water Rail.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 15 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Twyford: 5 Whooper Swans in field on A5132, by crossroads of Twyford and Stenson.
Derbys: Carsington Water: Great Northern Diver.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, also Mute Swan, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 47 Greylag Geese, 35 Pochards, Water Rail.
Derbys: Long Eaton: 15 Waxwings in Aldi car park.
Derbys: Twyford: 5 Whooper Swans in field on A5132, by crossroads of Twyford and Stenson.
Sunday, 3 February 2013
Latest Sightings 03/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern still present, 30 Waxwings present near the hide early afternoon, Grey Heron, 3 Cormorants, 88 Canada Geese, 6 Mandarin, 58 Mallards, 34 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 5 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 11 Tufted Ducks, Goldeneye, 28 Goosander, Oystercatcher, Sparrowhawk, Little Owl, 143 BH Gulls, 6 Stock Doves.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 4 Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull, Grey Heron, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 GBB Gulls, Redshank, 12+ Goldeneye.
Derbys: Cromford: 7 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Barrow on Trent GP's: 2 Grey Herons, Cormorant, 355 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 2 Gadwall, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, 45 Mallards, 15 Pochard, 91 Tufted Ducks, 3 Goldeneye.
Derbys: Derby: 7 Waxwings near Keldholme Road roundabout. SK393325.
Derbys: Twyford: 7 Bewick's Swans north of A5132 near Stenson turn, also 5 Whooper Swans and 112 Mute Swans. Also 2 Buzzards, male Sparrowhawk, 24 Fieldfare.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wraggs Quarry this morning SK281663.
Derbys: Steetley Quarry: 1st-winter drake Velvet Scoter still on deep water pit.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still, also Mute Swan, 2 Mandarin, 37 Pochards, 6 Goldeneye, 2 Ravens.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 4 Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull, Grey Heron, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 GBB Gulls, Redshank, 12+ Goldeneye.
Derbys: Cromford: 7 Hawfinch.
Derbys: Barrow on Trent GP's: 2 Grey Herons, Cormorant, 355 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 2 Gadwall, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, 45 Mallards, 15 Pochard, 91 Tufted Ducks, 3 Goldeneye.
Derbys: Derby: 7 Waxwings near Keldholme Road roundabout. SK393325.
Derbys: Twyford: 7 Bewick's Swans north of A5132 near Stenson turn, also 5 Whooper Swans and 112 Mute Swans. Also 2 Buzzards, male Sparrowhawk, 24 Fieldfare.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wraggs Quarry this morning SK281663.
Derbys: Steetley Quarry: 1st-winter drake Velvet Scoter still on deep water pit.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still, also Mute Swan, 2 Mandarin, 37 Pochards, 6 Goldeneye, 2 Ravens.
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Latest Sightings 02/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: Bittern in the channel to the right of the main pool, Grey Heron, 17 Goosanders, drake Goldeneye, 3 Cormorants, 2 Shoveler, 25 Wigeon, 8 Tufted Ducks, 14 Moorhens, 14 Coots, 5 Gadwall, Water Rail, 2 Peregrines, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Oystercatcher, 290 BH Gulls, 2 Stock Doves. 2 Reed Buntings.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 18 Cormorants, 7 Goldeneye, 4 Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull.
Derbys: Cromford: 5 Hawfinch, 2 Ravens, 2 Dippers.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wraggs Quarry this morning SK281663.
Derbys: Williamthorpe Ponds NR: Bittern in flight over reedbed before landing out of sight within the reeds late morning.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, drake Pintail, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 7 Goldeneye, Water Rail, Kingfisher.
Derbys: Ilkeston: 20+ Waxwings on Market Street.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 18 Cormorants, 7 Goldeneye, 4 Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull.
Derbys: Cromford: 5 Hawfinch, 2 Ravens, 2 Dippers.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wraggs Quarry this morning SK281663.
Derbys: Williamthorpe Ponds NR: Bittern in flight over reedbed before landing out of sight within the reeds late morning.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, drake Pintail, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 7 Goldeneye, Water Rail, Kingfisher.
Derbys: Ilkeston: 20+ Waxwings on Market Street.
Friday, 1 February 2013
Latest Sightings 01/02/2013
Derbys: Wyver Lane NR: 2 Bitterns still present, one showing on the right hand side of the main pool mid afternoon, at the same time the 2nd bird was to the left of the island. This is the first time 2 have been seen since Jan 15th. 4 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, c50 Greylag Geese, c30 Canada Geese, 5 Gadwall, 19 Teal, 45 Mallards, Pochard, Goldeneye, 10 Tufted Ducks, 25 Goosanders, 2 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, Kestrel, Water Rail, 14 Moorhens, 12 Snipe, 390 BH Gulls, Common Gull, Chiff Chaff, Little Owl, Grey Wagtail, 5 Stock Doves, 2 Skylarks, 7 Blackbirds, 7 Wrens, 3 Dunnocks, 9 Robins, 8 Blue Tits, 6 Great Tits, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Goldcrest, Little Owl, 14 Magpies, 2 Ravens, 2 Reed Buntings.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull, 4 Red-crested Pochards, Yellow-legged Gull, 48 Great Crested Grebes, Oystercatcher, 3 Skylarks, Stock Dove.
Derbys: Willington GP's: 450 Wigeon, 100 Teal, 6 Pintail, 3 Water Rail, 300 Lapwings, Curlew, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler.
Derbys: South Normanton: 40 Waxwings.
Derbys: Birdholme: 15 Waxwings.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Pink-footed Goose, 43 Greylag Geese, 6 Wigeon, 31 Pochard, 6 Goldeneye.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in the roost; also 2nd-winter Caspian Gull and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wraggs Quarry this morning SK281663.
Derbys: Alvaston: 8 Waxwings along the road near the Keldholme Lane island.
Derbys: Carsington Water: 3 Great Northern Divers, 1st winter Little Gull, 4 Red-crested Pochards, Yellow-legged Gull, 48 Great Crested Grebes, Oystercatcher, 3 Skylarks, Stock Dove.
Derbys: Willington GP's: 450 Wigeon, 100 Teal, 6 Pintail, 3 Water Rail, 300 Lapwings, Curlew, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler.
Derbys: South Normanton: 40 Waxwings.
Derbys: Birdholme: 15 Waxwings.
Derbys: Ogston Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe still present, 3 Pink-footed Goose, 43 Greylag Geese, 6 Wigeon, 31 Pochard, 6 Goldeneye.
Derbys: Foremark Reservoir: Juvenile Glaucous Gull in the roost; also 2nd-winter Caspian Gull and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Derbys: Beeley Moor: Great Grey Shrike still at Wraggs Quarry this morning SK281663.
Derbys: Alvaston: 8 Waxwings along the road near the Keldholme Lane island.
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