Wyver Lane NR: Cormorant, 2 Little Grebes, Grey Heron, Water Rail, 5 Gadwall, 6 Shoveler, 30 Tea, Goosander, 3 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, 78 BH Gulls, Common Gull, Grey Wagtail, 8 Stock Doves, 13 Goldfinches. Visible Migration= 149 Wood Pigeons, 5 Meadow Pipits, 29 Skylarks, 3 Chaffinch, 3 Greenfinch, 9 Redpoll, Brambling, 14 Siskins, 11 Fieldfares.
Willington GP's: Marsh Harrier, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 4 Water Rails, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 32 Redwing, 4 Cetti's Warblers, Blackcap, raven.
Drakelow NR: 91 Cormorants.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Latest Sightings 29/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: Little Grebe, 26 Canada Geese, imm Mute Swan, Cormorant, 8 Mandarin, 4 Gadwall, 6 Shoveler, 7 Moorhens, 3 Buzzards, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 9 Snipe, 56 Lapwings, 152 BH Gulls, Grey Wagtail, Green Woodpecker, 56 Meadow Pipits, 2 Pied Wagtails, 7 Long-tailed Tits, 37 Fieldfares, 164 Wood Pigeons, 8 Chaffinches, 6 Linnets, 3 Greenfinches, 11 Skylarks, Brambling, 4 Siskins, 2 Redpoll, 2 Crossbills, Reed Bunting, Goldcrest.
Carsington Water: 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Herring Gull, Grey Wagtail.
Carsington Water: 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Herring Gull, Grey Wagtail.
Monday, 28 October 2013
Latest Sightings 28/10/2013
Carsington Water: Green-winged Teal, Garganey, 2 Shelduck, 2 Goldeneye, 2 Greylag Geese, Grey Heron, 18 Cormorants, Kestrel, Buzzard, 3 Dunlin, Redshank, Common Sandpiper, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, Grey Wagtail, 5 Ravens.
Drakelow NR: 137 Cormorants, 11 Goosanders, 350 BH Gulls.
Drakelow NR: 137 Cormorants, 11 Goosanders, 350 BH Gulls.
Sunday, 27 October 2013
Latest Sightings 27/10/2013
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal still at the Wildlife Centre.
Willington GP's: Male Marsh Harrier from Platform 4 this morning.
Drakelow NR: 131 Cormorants, 12 Litte Egrets, 54 Tufted Ducks, 80 Stock Doves, 150 Jackdaws, 300 Carrion Crows.
Willington GP's: Male Marsh Harrier from Platform 4 this morning.
Drakelow NR: 131 Cormorants, 12 Litte Egrets, 54 Tufted Ducks, 80 Stock Doves, 150 Jackdaws, 300 Carrion Crows.
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Crumbling Economy
It is with great regret that I give you this sombre news this evening. The Chancellor of the Exchequer The Rt. Hon. George Osbourne, MP said it was a dark day for the UK and a recession was inevitable. The London Stock Exchange (FTSE) finished at its lowest value ever this evening since the index was started in January 1984. And the Bank Of England's Governor Mark Carney said there were very worrying times ahead. Even the Dow Jones in the USA is starting to feel the pinch.
The reason behind these worrying times is that Chris hasn't been birding for a couple of weeks and many establishments like The Gourmet Wagon and Mcdonalds have seen their profits tumble. A spokesperson for The Gourmet Wagon was quoted tonight as saying 'If Mr Brown doesn't get a car soon and get back into birding then we will have to relieve many members of staff of their duties. Our profits have fallen by over 50% and we find that on an almost daily basis we are throwing away tons of Bacon and Sausage which is criminal when there are millions of starving people across the world'. 'If Mr Brown doesn't start to visit us again soon then I'm afraid redundancies are inevitable'.
There was similar reaction at a nearby Mcdonalds today when assistant manager and mother of 9, Tracy Smith said. 'Since Mr Brown has stopped coming to our restaurants buying our extra large meals we have unfortunately had to close several premises which has resulted in the loss of over 30 jobs'. 'Although on a more positive note the Chicken population has increased ten fold due to the lack of Chicken Nuggets being bought. 'But British Farmers are also another group which are losing out with field after a field of potatoes rotting away due to Mr Brown not buying our fries'. A Farmer's spokesperson said tonight. 'Oooh ahhh, I am a cider drinker'
The reason behind these worrying times is that Chris hasn't been birding for a couple of weeks and many establishments like The Gourmet Wagon and Mcdonalds have seen their profits tumble. A spokesperson for The Gourmet Wagon was quoted tonight as saying 'If Mr Brown doesn't get a car soon and get back into birding then we will have to relieve many members of staff of their duties. Our profits have fallen by over 50% and we find that on an almost daily basis we are throwing away tons of Bacon and Sausage which is criminal when there are millions of starving people across the world'. 'If Mr Brown doesn't start to visit us again soon then I'm afraid redundancies are inevitable'.
There was similar reaction at a nearby Mcdonalds today when assistant manager and mother of 9, Tracy Smith said. 'Since Mr Brown has stopped coming to our restaurants buying our extra large meals we have unfortunately had to close several premises which has resulted in the loss of over 30 jobs'. 'Although on a more positive note the Chicken population has increased ten fold due to the lack of Chicken Nuggets being bought. 'But British Farmers are also another group which are losing out with field after a field of potatoes rotting away due to Mr Brown not buying our fries'. A Farmer's spokesperson said tonight. 'Oooh ahhh, I am a cider drinker'
Latest Sightings 26/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 7 Cormorants, c400 Pink-footed Geese SE at 10.29hrs, 38 Teal, 8 Gadwall, 11 Shoveler, 8 Moorhens, Water Rail, Buzzard, Kestrel, 72 Lapwings, Grey Wagtail, 2 Jays, Chiffchaff, 18 Siskins, 10 Long-tailed Tits, 207 Wood Pigeons, 7 Meadow Pipits, 84 Redwings, 86 Fieldfares, 4 Skylarks, 4 Greenfinch, 2 Chaffinch. 4 Redpoll, 3 Mistle Thrush.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal at Paul Stanley Hide.
Beresford Dale: 12 Bramblings.
Kedleston Hall: Peregrine.
Carr Vale NR: Marsh Harrier, also 6 Crossbills over.
Drakelow NR: Little Egret, 250 Greylag Geese, 48 Gadwall, Peregrine.
Willington GP's: Marsh Harrier p.m, 2 Black-tailed Godwits.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal at Paul Stanley Hide.
Beresford Dale: 12 Bramblings.
Kedleston Hall: Peregrine.
Carr Vale NR: Marsh Harrier, also 6 Crossbills over.
Drakelow NR: Little Egret, 250 Greylag Geese, 48 Gadwall, Peregrine.
Willington GP's: Marsh Harrier p.m, 2 Black-tailed Godwits.
Latest Sightings 25/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 96 Greylag Geese, Mute Swan, 3 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 4 Mandarin, 33 Teal, 74 Mallards, 8 Gadwall, 7 Shoveler, Goosander, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 4 Snipe, 65 Lapwings, 170 BH Gulls, 6 LBB Gulls, Common Gull, 11 Stock Doves, 122 Starlings, 45 Redwings, 20 Fieldfares, 2 Grey Wagtails, 7 'alba' Wagtails, 114 Wood Pigeons, 16 Meadow Pipits, 3 Skylarks, 2 Bramblings, 10 Siskins, 17 Goldfinches, 2 Ravens, Treecreeper.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal still at the Wildlife Centre.
Drakelow NR: 129 Cormorants, 36 Gadwall, Peregrine,14 Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, 70 Stock Doves.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal still at the Wildlife Centre.
Drakelow NR: 129 Cormorants, 36 Gadwall, Peregrine,14 Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, 70 Stock Doves.
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Latest Sightings 24/10/2013
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal still at the Wildlife Centre, juv Garganey at Sheepwash, 12 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 8 Greylag Geese, 3 Goosanders, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, 2 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, c250 Lapwings, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, Herring Gull, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Skylark, 15 Meadow Pipits, 85 Starlings, 3 Goldcrests, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Siskins, Raven.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Latest Sightings 23/10/2013
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal at the Wildlife Centre, Juv Garganey at Sheepwash, Grey Heron, 14 Cormorants, 150 Canada Geese, 17 Greylag Geese, 8 Gadwall, 2 Goosanders, Goldeneye, 255 Pochard, 3 Buzzards, 5 Snipe, 2 Dunlin, c300 Lapwings, Ringed Plover, 4 Yellow-legged Gulls, 4 Skylarks, Kingfisher, 21 Meadow Pipits, Stonechat, 125 Starlings.
Axe Edge: 30 Fieldfares, 2 Ravens, 86 Goldfinches.
High Edge: 45 Golden Plovers.
Drakelow NR: 142 Cormorants, 80 Stock Doves.
Willington GP's: Black-tailed Godwit.
Carr Vale NR: 48 Teal, 165 Mallards, 31 Gadwall, 66 Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard, 4 Snipe, 15 Golden Plovers.
Axe Edge: 30 Fieldfares, 2 Ravens, 86 Goldfinches.
High Edge: 45 Golden Plovers.
Drakelow NR: 142 Cormorants, 80 Stock Doves.
Willington GP's: Black-tailed Godwit.
Carr Vale NR: 48 Teal, 165 Mallards, 31 Gadwall, 66 Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard, 4 Snipe, 15 Golden Plovers.
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Latest Sightings 22/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Cormorants, Grey Herons, 46 Mallards, 18 Teal, 4 Wigeon, 8 Gadwall, 6 Shoveler, 3 Mandarin, 2 Buzzards, 3 Snipe, Common Gull, 70 Redwings, Jay, 17 Siskins.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal from Sheepwash Hide. The juv Garganey also there but distant. Male Stonechat on WLC Creek.
Ogston Reservoir: Rock Pipit.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal from Sheepwash Hide. The juv Garganey also there but distant. Male Stonechat on WLC Creek.
Ogston Reservoir: Rock Pipit.
Monday, 21 October 2013
Latest Sightings 21/10/2013
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal still at the Wildlife Centre, 280 Canada Geese, 4 presumed Canada/Greylag hybrids, 2 Grey Herons, 3 Shoveler, 2 Goldeneye, 74 Pochard, Buzzard, Kestrel, 2 Ringed Plovers, Yellow-legged Gull, Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher, Stonechat, Chiffchaff, c250 Starlings, c40 Redwings, c35 Goldfinches.
Middleton Moor: 80 Teal, 19 Lapwings, Dunlin, 42 Snipe, 5 Ravens, 1'200 Starlings.
Drakelow NR: 126 Cormorants, 9 Goosanders, 55 Meadow Pipits.
Middleton Moor: 80 Teal, 19 Lapwings, Dunlin, 42 Snipe, 5 Ravens, 1'200 Starlings.
Drakelow NR: 126 Cormorants, 9 Goosanders, 55 Meadow Pipits.
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Latest Sightings 20/10/2013
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal still present this morning near Watersports Island, also the Garganey there, 30 Greylag Geese, Arctic Tern, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlin, 2 Sparrowhawks, Rock Pipit, 4 Golden Plovers, 465 Redwings, 200 Starlings, 63 Fieldfare, 7 Skylarks, 5 Greenfinches, 2 Redpoll, 2 Linnets.
Saturday, 19 October 2013
Latest Sightings 19/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 57 Teal, 5 Shoveler, 35 Mallards, 9 Moorhens, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 Snipe, 278 BH Gulls, 22 LBB Gulls, 8 Stock Doves, 5 Bullfinches, Grey Wagtail, 15 Long-tailed Tits, G.S.Woodpecker, Raven. Visible Migration: 2 Swallows, 4 'alba' Wagtails, 220 Redwings, 210 Starlings, 28 Lapwings, Fieldfare, 11 Chaffinches, Greenfinch, 3 Skylarks, 15 Crossbills.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal at the Wildlife Centre. Grey Phalarope seen from either Sheepwash or Lane End Hides. Also a Whooper Swan, 2 Dunlin and 2 Ringed Plovers.
Carsington Water: Drake Green-winged Teal at the Wildlife Centre. Grey Phalarope seen from either Sheepwash or Lane End Hides. Also a Whooper Swan, 2 Dunlin and 2 Ringed Plovers.
Friday, 18 October 2013
Latest Sightings 18/10/2013
Carsington Water: Immature Gannet from early morning up until 12.30hrs with no sign after then, Grey Heron, 15 Gadwall, Buzzard, Kestrel, 60 Lapwings, 2 Ringed Plovers, 3 Snipe, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Herring Gulls, Kingfisher, c15 Meadow Pipits, 17 Fieldfares, Redpoll, c150 Jackdaws, Raven.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Latest Sightings 17/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: Cormorant, 3 Grey Herons, 27 Greylag Geese, 7 Canada Geese, 65 Teal, 49 Mallards, 3 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 4 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, 8 Moorhens, 11 Snipe, 10 Lapwings, 106 BH Gulls, 55 LBB Gulls, Common Gull, 16 'alba' Wags, Grey Wagtail, 6 Siskins, Little Owl, 20 Goldfinches, 4 Blackbirds, 7 Skylarks, 2 Jays, Kingfisher, 11 Meadow Pipits, 5 Greenfinches, 16 Long-tailed Tits, 6 Chaffinches, Brambling, Green Woodpecker, G.S.Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Stock Dove, Treecreeper. Reed Bunting.
Shiningcliffe Woods: 6 Bramblings.
Shiningcliffe Woods: 6 Bramblings.
Latest Sightings 16/10/2013
Carsington Water: Grey Heron, 29 Barnacle Geese, 2 Pintail, 2 Goldeneye, 6 Gadwall, 95 Pochard, Sparrowhawk, 2 Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Willow Tits, 16 Redwings.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Latest Sightings 15/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Grey Herons, 110 Teal, 5 Gadwall, 2 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, Peregrine, 124 Lapwings, 5 Snipe, 350 BH Gulls, Common Gull, 23 LBB Gulls, 2 Skylarks, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, Redpoll, Reed Bunting.
Carsington Water: 27 Mute Swans, Greylag Goose, Garganey, 4 Shoveler. 266 Wigeon, 14 Gadwall, 462 Teal, 100 Mallards, 176 Pochard, 448 Tufted Ducks, 2 Grey Herons, 21 Little Grebes, 34 Great Crested Grebes, 61 Lapwings, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 8 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher.
Carsington Water: 27 Mute Swans, Greylag Goose, Garganey, 4 Shoveler. 266 Wigeon, 14 Gadwall, 462 Teal, 100 Mallards, 176 Pochard, 448 Tufted Ducks, 2 Grey Herons, 21 Little Grebes, 34 Great Crested Grebes, 61 Lapwings, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 8 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Latest Sightings 14/10/2013
Carsington Water: 2 Grey Herons, 15 Cormorants, 3 Pheasants, 4 Greylag Geese, Pintail, Shoveler, 4 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, 75 Common Gulls, Arctic Tern, 2 Kingfishers, Grey Wagtail, at least 2 Crossbills heard over Sheepwash Hide.
Matlock: 130 Pink-footed Geese south.
Carr Vale NR: 18 Whooper Swans.
Drakelow NR: 292 Cormorants, 65 Shoveler, Water Rail, 85 Stock Doves.
Matlock: 130 Pink-footed Geese south.
Carr Vale NR: 18 Whooper Swans.
Drakelow NR: 292 Cormorants, 65 Shoveler, Water Rail, 85 Stock Doves.
Sunday, 13 October 2013
Latest Sightings 13/10/2013
Carsington Water: Great Skua from just after 10.00 until just before 12.00 when it flew NE, 3 Grey Herons, 17 Cormorants, Whooper Swan, 2 Shoveler, Pintail, Goldeneye, 6 Red-breasted Mergansers, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 1st winter Little Gull, 2 GBB Gulls, Herring Gull, 4 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 3 Ravens.
Ogston Res: 6 Tundra Bean Geese arrived with Canada Geese at 13.5hrs and after circling the reservoir several times appeared to be dropping into fields N of the res but could not be relocated. 8 Whooper Swans were present from daybreak until 08.52hrs when they flew S, 2 Rock Pipits flew N at 10.03hrs, an imm drake Red-breasted Merganser flew in at 13.20hrs and remained until flushed by boats at 13.48hrs. Also 1 Barnacle Goose and 2 probable Barnacle/Canada Goose hybrids, 4 Wigeon, Shoveler, Peregrine, 1st w Yellow-legged Gull, c200 Redwings and c20 Fieldfares flew W, several Chiffchaffs and 1 Brambling.
Chesterfield: 2 Gannets flew NW over Inkerman Park at 14.50.
Long Eaton: Gannet over East at 17.50.
Tibshelf: 8 Whooper Swans over Doe Hill Flash.
Drakelow NR: 233 Cormorants, 67 Stock Doves.
Ogston Res: 6 Tundra Bean Geese arrived with Canada Geese at 13.5hrs and after circling the reservoir several times appeared to be dropping into fields N of the res but could not be relocated. 8 Whooper Swans were present from daybreak until 08.52hrs when they flew S, 2 Rock Pipits flew N at 10.03hrs, an imm drake Red-breasted Merganser flew in at 13.20hrs and remained until flushed by boats at 13.48hrs. Also 1 Barnacle Goose and 2 probable Barnacle/Canada Goose hybrids, 4 Wigeon, Shoveler, Peregrine, 1st w Yellow-legged Gull, c200 Redwings and c20 Fieldfares flew W, several Chiffchaffs and 1 Brambling.
Chesterfield: 2 Gannets flew NW over Inkerman Park at 14.50.
Long Eaton: Gannet over East at 17.50.
Tibshelf: 8 Whooper Swans over Doe Hill Flash.
Drakelow NR: 233 Cormorants, 67 Stock Doves.
Saturday, 12 October 2013
Latest Sightings 12/10/2013
Carsington Water: Immature Gannet this morning, also Common Scoter, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, 19 Redwings and 3 Chiffchaffs.
Ogston Res: Juv Great Skua this afternoon between 13.50 and 14.38 when it flew into Chapel Bay and not relocated, also a juv Arctic Tern present for over an hour from 10.50, Shoveler, 3 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, Dunlin, 10+ Snipe, juv GBB Gull, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Blackcap.
Pleasley Pit CP: Great Skua at 15.30 then flew NE.
Ogston Res: Juv Great Skua this afternoon between 13.50 and 14.38 when it flew into Chapel Bay and not relocated, also a juv Arctic Tern present for over an hour from 10.50, Shoveler, 3 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, Dunlin, 10+ Snipe, juv GBB Gull, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Blackcap.
Pleasley Pit CP: Great Skua at 15.30 then flew NE.
Skua Spectacular
I haven't posted much lately but I figured that the last couple of days birding that I have had warranted at least a little mention. On Monday I went to Norfolk with Clive for a few days. Yes we got a bit of stuff but the weather was completely against us in the rarity stakes so the first few days weren't that great.
However, having looked at the forecast for our last day (thursday) the wind was picking up considerably and changing direction so we thought seawatching could be good. 'Good' is a little understated as it was fucking mind blowing.
We knew it was gonna be good when even before we reached the beach we had 2 Arctic Skuas fly over our heads. Me being 5ft 10" I got cracking views but Clive being near ground level had to use his scope.
We got to the beach and the wind was that strong we could hardly stand up. So we managed to tuck ourselves in behind the dunes to give us a bit of protection from the worst of the elements. I don't think I've ever seen the sea quite like it was....huge wave after wave crashing onto the beach.
We started seawatching at 07.45 and carried on right through to 15.00hrs. Over 7 hours and even then it was difficult to tear ourselves away. In that period we had amassed 140 Bonxies, 12 Arctics, adult Pom, 4+ Leach's storm Petrels, 2 Sooty Shearwaters, 7 Kittiwakes, 2 Little Gulls, numerous Gannets and a Little Tern. Even 3 Lapland Buntings were obliging as they flew in and landed on the beach just in front of us. A truly mind blowing days birding and certainly up there with one of my best birding days ever.
And today really was the icing on the cake. I went up Carsi, a far cry from yesterdays Skua fest on the east coast. Well not quite. Sitting in Sheepwash Hide at c11.20hrs 2 Bonxies flew in and landed on the water. Un fuckin' believable! They sat there for about 15 mins before flying towards me where they flew around in front of the hide for a few minutes before disappearing SW. Not only a Carsington tick but also a Derbys tick. A great end to the week!
However, having looked at the forecast for our last day (thursday) the wind was picking up considerably and changing direction so we thought seawatching could be good. 'Good' is a little understated as it was fucking mind blowing.
We knew it was gonna be good when even before we reached the beach we had 2 Arctic Skuas fly over our heads. Me being 5ft 10" I got cracking views but Clive being near ground level had to use his scope.
We got to the beach and the wind was that strong we could hardly stand up. So we managed to tuck ourselves in behind the dunes to give us a bit of protection from the worst of the elements. I don't think I've ever seen the sea quite like it was....huge wave after wave crashing onto the beach.
We started seawatching at 07.45 and carried on right through to 15.00hrs. Over 7 hours and even then it was difficult to tear ourselves away. In that period we had amassed 140 Bonxies, 12 Arctics, adult Pom, 4+ Leach's storm Petrels, 2 Sooty Shearwaters, 7 Kittiwakes, 2 Little Gulls, numerous Gannets and a Little Tern. Even 3 Lapland Buntings were obliging as they flew in and landed on the beach just in front of us. A truly mind blowing days birding and certainly up there with one of my best birding days ever.
And today really was the icing on the cake. I went up Carsi, a far cry from yesterdays Skua fest on the east coast. Well not quite. Sitting in Sheepwash Hide at c11.20hrs 2 Bonxies flew in and landed on the water. Un fuckin' believable! They sat there for about 15 mins before flying towards me where they flew around in front of the hide for a few minutes before disappearing SW. Not only a Carsington tick but also a Derbys tick. A great end to the week!
Latest Sightings 11/10/2013
Carsington Water: 2 Great Skuas flew in c11.20hrs and stayed on the water for 15 mins before flying SW, 27 Mute Swans, 18 Cormorants, 19 Little Grebes, 14 Greylag Geese, 3 Grey Herons, 324 Wigeon, 19 Gadwall, Pintail, Yellow-legged Gull, 1st w GBB Gull, Buzzard, 15 Goldfinch.
Wyver Lane NR: 16 Whooper Swans from c13.00hrs until 15.25hrs.
Ogston Res: Arctic Skua flew through S at 15.35hrs, ad Med Gull flew in at 16.18hrs, 2 Mute Swans, 4 Wigeon, Shoveler, 2 Pochard, 6+ Snipe, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, a few Redwings and Fieldfares passing through.
Willington GP's: Black-tailed Godwit, Yellow-legged Gull.
Staunton Harold Res: 2 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Foremark Res: Arctic Skua through and a juv Gannet.
Weston Underwood: 6 Whooper Swans.
Drakelow NR: 49 Shoveler, 4 Goosander, 2 Water Rails, House Martin, 28 Blackbirds, 918 Redwings NW, 7 Fieldfares NW, Chiffchaff, 18 Siskins.
Wyver Lane NR: 16 Whooper Swans from c13.00hrs until 15.25hrs.
Ogston Res: Arctic Skua flew through S at 15.35hrs, ad Med Gull flew in at 16.18hrs, 2 Mute Swans, 4 Wigeon, Shoveler, 2 Pochard, 6+ Snipe, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, a few Redwings and Fieldfares passing through.
Willington GP's: Black-tailed Godwit, Yellow-legged Gull.
Staunton Harold Res: 2 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Foremark Res: Arctic Skua through and a juv Gannet.
Weston Underwood: 6 Whooper Swans.
Drakelow NR: 49 Shoveler, 4 Goosander, 2 Water Rails, House Martin, 28 Blackbirds, 918 Redwings NW, 7 Fieldfares NW, Chiffchaff, 18 Siskins.
Sunday, 6 October 2013
Latest Sightings 06/10/2013
These will be last latest sightings until next Friday at least.
Wyver Lane NR: Little Egret present this evening for ten minutes.
Drakelow NR: 19 Little Egrets leaving roost SW, Pintail, 50 Shoveler, Green Sandpiper, 12 Golden Plover W, 55 Meadow Pipits, Stonechat, 40 Robins, 2 Redwing, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrests, 80 Linnets, Siskin.
Tibshelf: Jack Snipe to the southwest at Doehill Flash flew from west bank.
Wyver Lane NR: Little Egret present this evening for ten minutes.
Drakelow NR: 19 Little Egrets leaving roost SW, Pintail, 50 Shoveler, Green Sandpiper, 12 Golden Plover W, 55 Meadow Pipits, Stonechat, 40 Robins, 2 Redwing, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrests, 80 Linnets, Siskin.
Tibshelf: Jack Snipe to the southwest at Doehill Flash flew from west bank.
Latest Sightings 05/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Shelduck.
Ogston Res: 16 Mandarin, 5 Wigeon, 336 Mallards, 7 Ravens, migrants passing over Highoredish up until 12.00hrs include imm Merlin, 21 Crossbills, 7 Bramblings, 42 Redwings, 4 Song Thrushes, 26 Skylarks, 728 Meadow Pipits, 31 alba Wagtails, 2 Grey Wagtails, 11 Swallows (+6 later), House Martin, 7 Redpolls, 34 Siskins, 41 Linnets, 39 Chaffinches, 12 Goldfinches, 5 Greenfinches, Tree Sparrow.
Ogston Res: 16 Mandarin, 5 Wigeon, 336 Mallards, 7 Ravens, migrants passing over Highoredish up until 12.00hrs include imm Merlin, 21 Crossbills, 7 Bramblings, 42 Redwings, 4 Song Thrushes, 26 Skylarks, 728 Meadow Pipits, 31 alba Wagtails, 2 Grey Wagtails, 11 Swallows (+6 later), House Martin, 7 Redpolls, 34 Siskins, 41 Linnets, 39 Chaffinches, 12 Goldfinches, 5 Greenfinches, Tree Sparrow.
Friday, 4 October 2013
Latest Sightings 04/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 4 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 7 Canada Geese, 232 Mallards, 112 Teal, 3 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 15 Moorhens, 2 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, 136 Lapwings, 11 Snipe, 251 BH Gulls, 2 Common Gulls, 2 LBB Gulls, 59 Meadow Pipits, 8 'alba' Wagtails, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Stock Doves, 3 Chiffchaffs, Blackcap, 2 Pheasants, 4 Coal, Tits, 11 Blue Tits, 5 Swallows, 55 House Martins, 2 Jays, 2 Ravens, G.S.Woodpecker, Goldcrest, 11 Goldfinches, 7 Mistle Thrushes, Linnet, Greenfinch, Treecreeper, Nuthatch.
Carsington Water: Pink-footed Goose, Garganey, 4 Pintail, 250+ Wigeon, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Ogston Res: Adult Herring Gull flew S, 4th w Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Common Gulls, 7 Swallows through, c6 Chiffchaffs, Blackcap.
Middleton Moor: Little Grebe, 107 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 3 Snipe.
Carsington Water: Pink-footed Goose, Garganey, 4 Pintail, 250+ Wigeon, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Ogston Res: Adult Herring Gull flew S, 4th w Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Common Gulls, 7 Swallows through, c6 Chiffchaffs, Blackcap.
Middleton Moor: Little Grebe, 107 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 3 Snipe.
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Latest Sightings 03/10/2013
Carsington Water: 19 Cormorants, 30 Mute Swans, 4 Grey Herons, 300+ Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, Pink-footed Goose, 9 Gadwall, Garganey, 4 Pintail, 69 Pochard, Buzzard, 3 Golden Plover, 2 Ringed Plovers, Oystercatcher, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher, 15 Meadow Pipits, 2 Chiffchaffs, 18 Goldfinches, 8 Linnets, 2 Ravens.
Ogston Res: Rock Pipit flew SW at 11.30hrs, 24 Mandarins, 4 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, c220 Lapwings, 2 Redwings over, 8+ Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps.
Ogston Res: Rock Pipit flew SW at 11.30hrs, 24 Mandarins, 4 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, c220 Lapwings, 2 Redwings over, 8+ Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps.
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Latest Sightings 02/10/2013
Carsington Water: Pink-footed Goose, 30 Mute Swans, 23 Cormorants, Grey Heron, Garganey, 4 Pintail, 10 Gadwall, 2 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Buzzard, Kestrel, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 3 Redwings.
Pleasley Pit CP: Grey Phalarope until 11.00hrs until it flew NE.
Carr Vale NR: Rock Pipit.
Ogston Res: 21 Mandarins, 5 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, 8 Swallows south.
Drakelow NR: 319 Cormorants, 11 Little Egrets.
Pleasley Pit CP: Grey Phalarope until 11.00hrs until it flew NE.
Carr Vale NR: Rock Pipit.
Ogston Res: 21 Mandarins, 5 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, 8 Swallows south.
Drakelow NR: 319 Cormorants, 11 Little Egrets.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Latest Sightings 01/10/2013
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Cormorants, 7 Grey Herons, 22 Canada Geese, 72 Mallards, 89 Teal, Wigeon, 13 Moorhens, 4 Buzzards, Black-tailed Godwit, 9 Snipe, 16 Lapwings, 470 BH Gulls, 13 Common Gulls, LBB Gull, 2 Chiffchaffs, Meadow Pipit, 2 Redwings.
Carsington Water: Garganey, Brent Goose, 2 Ringed Plovers, 4 Pintail, Rock Pipit.
Carsington Water: Garganey, Brent Goose, 2 Ringed Plovers, 4 Pintail, Rock Pipit.
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