Carsington Water: 3 Ringed Plovers, 3 Golden Plover, Common Sandpiper, Dunlin, 600+ BH Gulls, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 16 Meadow Pipits, Skylark, 5 Stock Doves, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Redpoll.
Drakelow NR: Great White Egret, 6 Little Egrets, 250 Wigeon.
Chellaston: Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, 3 Skylark, Song Thrush, 2 Chiffchaffs, 11 Jackdaws, 22 Starlings, 2 Greenfinch, 14 Goldfinch, Yellowhammer.
Ogston Reservoir: 15 Wigeon, 24 Mandarin, Peregrine, c150 Lapwings, Black-tailed Godwit, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Little Owl, Kingfisher.
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Monday, 29 September 2014
Latest Sightings 29/09/2014
Wyver Lane NR: Jack Snipe again showing opposite the hide, 102 Greylag Geese, 29 Canada Geese, 2 Grey Herons, 6 Shoveler, 128 Teal, 120 Mallards, Goosander, 8 Moorhens, Buzzard, Kestrel, 6 Snipe, 100 Lapwings, 44 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldcrest.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 13 Barnacle Geese, 3 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, 3 Ringed Plover, female Peregrine, Yellow-legged Gull, 30+ Meadow Pipits, Wheatear.
Ogston Reservoir: 15 Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 10 Mandarin, Merlin through at 09.05hrs, Black-tailed Godwit flushed off the West Bank by a Heron at 09.40hrs, then flew N. Presumably the same bird then returned with lapwings at 10.06hrs. A Whimbrel flew S at 11.47hrs. A Rock Pipit flew NW at 10.09hrs, Reed Warbler, 4 Skylarks flew N.
White Edge: 2 Wheatear.
Ambergate: 50 Pink-footed Geese W.
Doe Hill CP: 150 Canada Geese, 4 Meadow Pipits, 4 Jays, 60 Goldfinch.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 13 Barnacle Geese, 3 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, 3 Ringed Plover, female Peregrine, Yellow-legged Gull, 30+ Meadow Pipits, Wheatear.
Ogston Reservoir: 15 Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 10 Mandarin, Merlin through at 09.05hrs, Black-tailed Godwit flushed off the West Bank by a Heron at 09.40hrs, then flew N. Presumably the same bird then returned with lapwings at 10.06hrs. A Whimbrel flew S at 11.47hrs. A Rock Pipit flew NW at 10.09hrs, Reed Warbler, 4 Skylarks flew N.
White Edge: 2 Wheatear.
Ambergate: 50 Pink-footed Geese W.
Doe Hill CP: 150 Canada Geese, 4 Meadow Pipits, 4 Jays, 60 Goldfinch.
Sunday, 28 September 2014
Latest Sightings 28/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields.
Willington GP's: 2 Little Egrets, Pintail, Ruff, Snipe, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Goldcrest, Jay.
Kinder Res: Cormorant, Goosander, 3 Kestrel, 22 Red Grouse.
Hayfield: 150 Pink-footed Geese N, 2 Buzzards, Kingfisher, 4 House Martins, Dipper.
Apperknowle: Chiffchaff.
Willington GP's: 2 Little Egrets, Pintail, Ruff, Snipe, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Goldcrest, Jay.
Kinder Res: Cormorant, Goosander, 3 Kestrel, 22 Red Grouse.
Hayfield: 150 Pink-footed Geese N, 2 Buzzards, Kingfisher, 4 House Martins, Dipper.
Apperknowle: Chiffchaff.
Derbyshire MEGA: Ortolan Bunting
Beeley Triangle: Belated news of an Ortolan Bunting heard and seen in silhouette by Steve Mann flying south over the area on Sep 21st at about 16.10hrs. Only the 2nd county record following the male at Aston-on-Trent on May 6th 2000.
Saturday, 27 September 2014
Latest Sightings 27/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper.
Willington GP's: Great White Egret still, also the Bittern still.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still on disused farm buildings south of Peasenhurst at SK322668.
Long Eaton GP's: Greenshank , 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Terns, 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Swallows, 20+ Meadow Pipits, 6 Cetti's Warblers.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Peregrine, 5 Meadow Pipits, 6 Wrens, 5 Robins, Wheatear, 9 Mistle Thrush.
Willington GP's: Great White Egret still, also the Bittern still.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still on disused farm buildings south of Peasenhurst at SK322668.
Long Eaton GP's: Greenshank , 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Terns, 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Swallows, 20+ Meadow Pipits, 6 Cetti's Warblers.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Peregrine, 5 Meadow Pipits, 6 Wrens, 5 Robins, Wheatear, 9 Mistle Thrush.
Friday, 26 September 2014
Latest Sightings 26/09/2014
Wyver Lane NR; 147 Greylag Geese, Cormorant, 2 Grey Herons, 17 Shoveler (site record), 74 Teal, 234 Mallards, Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Coot, 4 Moorhens, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, 6 Snipe, 100 Lapwings, 102 BH Gulls, Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaffs, 4 'alba' Wagtails, 14 Meadow Pipits, Green Woodpecker.
Carsington Water: 35 Cormorants, 572 Canada Geese, 16 Greylag Geese, 2 Can/Greylag hybrids, Black-necked Grebe, 35 Little Grebes, 60 Great-crested Grebes, 311 Wigeon, Shoveler, 26 Gadwall, 178 Teal, 96 Mallards, 638 Tufted Ducks, 95 Pochard, 3 Moorhens, 1141 Coots, 36 Mute Swans, 3 Grey Herons, Kingfisher, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 47 Lapwings, 4 Ringed Plovers, 3 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, 3 Grey Wagtails.
Willington GP's: Great White Egret.
Raynesway: Little Egret, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff.
Shardlow: 2 Buzzards, 3 Swallows, Yellowhammer.
Middleton-by-Youlgreave: 2 Tawny Owls.
Willington PS: Peregrine on towers, Chiffchaff.
Carsington Water: 35 Cormorants, 572 Canada Geese, 16 Greylag Geese, 2 Can/Greylag hybrids, Black-necked Grebe, 35 Little Grebes, 60 Great-crested Grebes, 311 Wigeon, Shoveler, 26 Gadwall, 178 Teal, 96 Mallards, 638 Tufted Ducks, 95 Pochard, 3 Moorhens, 1141 Coots, 36 Mute Swans, 3 Grey Herons, Kingfisher, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 47 Lapwings, 4 Ringed Plovers, 3 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, 3 Grey Wagtails.
Willington GP's: Great White Egret.
Raynesway: Little Egret, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff.
Shardlow: 2 Buzzards, 3 Swallows, Yellowhammer.
Middleton-by-Youlgreave: 2 Tawny Owls.
Willington PS: Peregrine on towers, Chiffchaff.
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Latest Sightings 25/09/2014
Wyver Lane NR: Jack Snipe showing well opposite the hide this evening, 38 Greylag Geese, 2 Grey Herons, Cormorant, 130 Teal, 14 Shoveler, 2 Gadwall, 2 Wigeon, Mandarin, 11 Moorhens, 2 Coots, 3 Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzards, 98 Lapwings, 4 Snipe, 74 BH Gulls, LBB Gull, 118 Meadow Pipits over, also c45 on deck, c200 Starlings, 10 Chaffinch, 5 Blue Tits, 4 Great Tits, Coal Tit, 13 Stock Doves, 18 Robins, 13 Wrens, 3 Swallows, c25 House Martins, Siskin, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, 7 Chiffchaffs, 4 Jays, 10 Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, Grey Wagtail, 14 'alba' Wagtails, 5 Blackbirds, Raven, 2 Reed Buntings.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 5 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 5 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin.
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Latest Sightings 24/09/2014
Carsington Water: Great White Egret this morning in Brown Ale Bay (bay in front of Paul Stanley hide), Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 3 Greylag Geese, 5 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, 5 Swallows, 6 Goldcrest.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still present on disused farm buildings south of Peasonhurst at SK322668 on old barn roof to right of house but very mobile.
Padfield: 70 Meadow Pipits, 30 Goldfinch.
Bakewell: 5 Goosander.
Willington GP's: 4 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still present on disused farm buildings south of Peasonhurst at SK322668 on old barn roof to right of house but very mobile.
Padfield: 70 Meadow Pipits, 30 Goldfinch.
Bakewell: 5 Goosander.
Willington GP's: 4 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank.
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Latest Sightings 23/09/2014
Carsington Water: 10+ Gadwall, Shoveler, 2 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher, 20+ Long-tailed Tits.
Willington GP's: Bittern still present.
Ogston Reservoir: Wigeon, 46 Teal, Shoveler, 7 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, c40 Swallows, 21 House Martins, 14 Song Thrush, 11 Jays.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still present on disused farm buildings south of Peasonhurst at SK 322668.
Great Longstone: 2 Ravens.
Leash Fen: Hen Harrier over.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Wheatear, 2 Jays.
Willington GP's: 3 Little Egrets, Hobby, Water Rail, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank.
Willington GP's: Bittern still present.
Ogston Reservoir: Wigeon, 46 Teal, Shoveler, 7 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, c40 Swallows, 21 House Martins, 14 Song Thrush, 11 Jays.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still present on disused farm buildings south of Peasonhurst at SK 322668.
Great Longstone: 2 Ravens.
Leash Fen: Hen Harrier over.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Wheatear, 2 Jays.
Willington GP's: 3 Little Egrets, Hobby, Water Rail, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank.
Monday, 22 September 2014
Latest Sightings 22/09/2014
Willington GP's: Bittern again this morning, also a Black-tailed Godwit and a Green Sandpiper.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Kingfisher, 11 Goldfinch, 2 Linnets.
Middleton Moor: 81 Teal, 17 Mallards, 4 Ringed Plovers, 4 Snipe, 3 Jays, 6 Ravens.
Ogston Reservoir: 3 Wigeon, 45 Teal, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Little Owl, 9 Swallows, c20 House Martins.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Kingfisher, 11 Goldfinch, 2 Linnets.
Middleton Moor: 81 Teal, 17 Mallards, 4 Ringed Plovers, 4 Snipe, 3 Jays, 6 Ravens.
Ogston Reservoir: 3 Wigeon, 45 Teal, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Little Owl, 9 Swallows, c20 House Martins.
Sunday, 21 September 2014
Latest Sightings 21/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 2 Little Egrets, Red-crested Pochard, 2 Redshank, 3 Ringed Plovers, 2 Yellow Wagtails, 14 Meadow Pipits, 82 Pied Wagtails, Stock Dove, 9 Magpies, 4 Song Thrush, 2 Skylarks over.
Latest Sightings 20/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 2 Little Egrets, 180 Wigeon, 4 Pintail, 3 Shoveler, Red-crested Pochard, 74 Pochard, 2 Common Scoters, 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Snipe, Green Sandpiper, 2 Sandwich Terns, 3 Swallows, 12 House Martins, Yellow Wagtail.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Great White Egrets arrived from the south at 11.20hrs and after flying up and down the west bank a couple of times headed off west at 11.28hrs, also 4 Pintail, 20 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, c30 Teal, 7 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 4 Tern sp flew NE at 11.15hrs, c35 Swallows NE, 2 House Martins, Raven, Whitethroat, in a field near West Bank was 115 Linnets, c50 Chaffinch, 4 Yellowhammers.
Peasonhurst: The Black Redstart still present at SK320669, please watch out for traffic and do not enter site.
Linton: Grey Plover.
Drakelow: 50 Swallows.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Great White Egrets arrived from the south at 11.20hrs and after flying up and down the west bank a couple of times headed off west at 11.28hrs, also 4 Pintail, 20 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, c30 Teal, 7 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 4 Tern sp flew NE at 11.15hrs, c35 Swallows NE, 2 House Martins, Raven, Whitethroat, in a field near West Bank was 115 Linnets, c50 Chaffinch, 4 Yellowhammers.
Peasonhurst: The Black Redstart still present at SK320669, please watch out for traffic and do not enter site.
Linton: Grey Plover.
Drakelow: 50 Swallows.
Friday, 19 September 2014
Latest Sightings 19/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, Little Egret, c440 Canada Geese, 4 Shoveler, 135 Wigeon, 3 Pintail, 2 Common Scoters, 3 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Yellow-legged Gull, 20 Meadow Pipits, 8 Swallows, 4 Blackcaps.
Longford: Buzzard, Little Owl.
Ogston Reservoir: 45 Wigeon, 4 Pintail, c30 Tea, 3 Shoveler, Water Rail, 4 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher.
Longford: Buzzard, Little Owl.
Ogston Reservoir: 45 Wigeon, 4 Pintail, c30 Tea, 3 Shoveler, Water Rail, 4 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher.
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Latest Sightings 18/09/2014
Willington GP's: Little Stint from platform 4, also a Bittern this morning.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still on disused farm buildings to south of Peasonhurst SK322668.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart still on disused farm buildings to south of Peasonhurst SK322668.
Latest Sightings 17/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 4 Greylag Geese, 5 Grey Herons, 31 Little Grebes, 33 Cormorants, 36 Mute Swans, 2 Little Egrets, 189 Wigeon, 2 Red-crested Pochards, 17 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 88 Pochard, Dunlin, 3 Snipe, 13 Ringed Plover, Common Gull, c1,500 LBB Gulls, 115 Pied Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, 16 Meadow Pipits, Wheatear.
Wyver Lane NR: Red-breasted Goose, Grey Heron, 113 Greylag Geese, 37 Canada Geese, 195 Mallards, 146 Teal, 9 Shoveler, 9 Gadwall, 10 Coots, 5 Moorhens, Buzzard, 91 Lapwings, 5 Snipe, 5 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, 4 Stock Doves, Green Woodpecker, c100 Starlings, Chiffchaff, 8 Mistle Thrush, 11 Magpies, Goldcrest, Pied Wagtail, 2 Reed Buntings.
Willington GP's: 3 Mute Swans, 5 Grey Herons, 11 Cormorants, 3 Little Grebes, 6 Great-crested Grebes, 3 Little Egrets, 9 Moorhens, 2 Water Rails, 14 Coots, 27 Mallards, 3 Wigeon, 38 Teal, 8 Gadwall, 32 Shoveler, 20 Tufted Ducks, Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, 4 Snipe, Little Stint, Dunlin, 274 Lapwings, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 138 BH Gulls, 11 LBB Gulls, 5 Stock Doves, 6 Cetti's Warblers,
Wyver Lane NR: Red-breasted Goose, Grey Heron, 113 Greylag Geese, 37 Canada Geese, 195 Mallards, 146 Teal, 9 Shoveler, 9 Gadwall, 10 Coots, 5 Moorhens, Buzzard, 91 Lapwings, 5 Snipe, 5 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, 4 Stock Doves, Green Woodpecker, c100 Starlings, Chiffchaff, 8 Mistle Thrush, 11 Magpies, Goldcrest, Pied Wagtail, 2 Reed Buntings.
Willington GP's: 3 Mute Swans, 5 Grey Herons, 11 Cormorants, 3 Little Grebes, 6 Great-crested Grebes, 3 Little Egrets, 9 Moorhens, 2 Water Rails, 14 Coots, 27 Mallards, 3 Wigeon, 38 Teal, 8 Gadwall, 32 Shoveler, 20 Tufted Ducks, Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, 4 Snipe, Little Stint, Dunlin, 274 Lapwings, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 138 BH Gulls, 11 LBB Gulls, 5 Stock Doves, 6 Cetti's Warblers,
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
Latest Sightings 16/09/2014
Wyver Lane NR: Red-breasted Goose, 112 Greylag Geese, 60 Canada Geese, 2 Grey Herons, 21 Gadwall (site record), 143 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 8 Shoveler, 146 Mallards, 10 Coots, 5 Moorhens, 91 Lapwings, Snipe, 73 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, Treecreeper, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Chiffchaffs.
Carsington Water: Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 2 Little Egrets, 4 Greylag Geese, 2 Pintail, Red-crested Pochard, 101 Wigeon, Shoveler, Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, Dunlin, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, 15 Mistle Thrush, 9 Swallows, Yellow Wagtail, Kingfisher, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, 4 Blackcaps, Stock Dove, 7 Goldcrest, 3 Jays, 4 Linnets, Tree/House Sparrow hybrid.
Willington GP's: Little Stint still, also a Wood Sandpiper.
Chellaston: 26 Swallows, 60 House Martins.
Carsington Water: Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 2 Little Egrets, 4 Greylag Geese, 2 Pintail, Red-crested Pochard, 101 Wigeon, Shoveler, Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, Dunlin, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, 15 Mistle Thrush, 9 Swallows, Yellow Wagtail, Kingfisher, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, 4 Blackcaps, Stock Dove, 7 Goldcrest, 3 Jays, 4 Linnets, Tree/House Sparrow hybrid.
Willington GP's: Little Stint still, also a Wood Sandpiper.
Chellaston: 26 Swallows, 60 House Martins.
Monday, 15 September 2014
Latest Sightings 15/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 33 Little Grebes, 2 Little Egrets, 4 Grey Herons, 44 Cormorants, 36 Mute Swans, 440 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, Shoveler, 111 Wigeon, 8 Gadwall, Red-crested Pochard, 64 Pochard, 2 Hobbies, 8 Buzzards, female Peregrine, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 72 Lapwings, 3 Ringed Plovers, 3 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Snipe, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Wheatear, c15 Meadow Pipits, 11 Chiffchaffs, 7 Blackcaps, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, juv Goldcrest, 2 Grey Wagtails, Redstart, c45 House Martins, 4 Song Thrush.
Willington GP's: Little Stint still, 2 Mute Swans, 6 Grey Herons, Little Egret, 22 Cormorants, 2 Little Grebes, 25 Shoveler, 6 Gadwall, 4 Wigeon, 354 Lapwings, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank, 7 Snipe, Hobby, 10 Swallows, Kingfisher.
Derwent Edge: At least one Black Redstart still Sr Silverstone Tor.
Willington GP's: Little Stint still, 2 Mute Swans, 6 Grey Herons, Little Egret, 22 Cormorants, 2 Little Grebes, 25 Shoveler, 6 Gadwall, 4 Wigeon, 354 Lapwings, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank, 7 Snipe, Hobby, 10 Swallows, Kingfisher.
Derwent Edge: At least one Black Redstart still Sr Silverstone Tor.
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Latest Sightings 14/09/2014
Carsington Water: 2 Little Egrets, juv Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 2 Red-crested Pochard, juv Marsh Harrier flew NNE this morning, Green Sandpiper, Redshank, 2 Dunlin, Yellow-legged Gull.
Willington GP's: 2 Little Grebes, Hobby, Kestrel, 250 Lapwings, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, 8 Snipe, Little Stint from 12.00, 1st winter Caspian Gull, 7 Cetti's Warblers.
Upper Loads: Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher, 250 Linnets.
Derwent Edge: 2 Black Redstarts early afternoon.
Ogston Reservoir: 5 Shoveler, 12 Buzzards, Common Gull, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 16 Jays flew ENE.
Willington GP's: 2 Little Grebes, Hobby, Kestrel, 250 Lapwings, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, 8 Snipe, Little Stint from 12.00, 1st winter Caspian Gull, 7 Cetti's Warblers.
Upper Loads: Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher, 250 Linnets.
Derwent Edge: 2 Black Redstarts early afternoon.
Ogston Reservoir: 5 Shoveler, 12 Buzzards, Common Gull, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 16 Jays flew ENE.
Saturday, 13 September 2014
Latest Sightings 13/09/2014
Willington GP's: Little Stint still this morning, also 2 Little Egrets, 5 Grey Herons, 25 Cormorants, 4 Mute Swans, 48 Canada Geese, 346 Lapwings, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 9 Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, 11 BH Gulls, 34 Shoveler, 5 Gadwall, 2 Wigeon, 4 Pochard, Hobby, 2 Buzzards, 7 Cetti's Warblers.
Beeley Moor: Juvenile Short-eared Owl, female Merlin.
Shardlow: 3 Buzzards, 6 Mistle Thrush.
Barrow GP'S: 20 Teal.
Ingleby: Chiffchaff.
Milton: 550 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, 35 House Sparrows, 2 Linnets.
Newton Solney: 22 Mute Swans, 5 Teal, 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers, 100 BH Gulls, Common Gull, 11 LBB Gulls, 12 Mistle Thrush, 3 Sedge Warblers.
Ogston Reservoir: 35 Mandarin, Wigeon, 4 Shoveler, Snipe, Common Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, 67 Stock Doves, 2 Ravens.
Beeley Moor: Juvenile Short-eared Owl, female Merlin.
Shardlow: 3 Buzzards, 6 Mistle Thrush.
Barrow GP'S: 20 Teal.
Ingleby: Chiffchaff.
Milton: 550 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, 35 House Sparrows, 2 Linnets.
Newton Solney: 22 Mute Swans, 5 Teal, 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers, 100 BH Gulls, Common Gull, 11 LBB Gulls, 12 Mistle Thrush, 3 Sedge Warblers.
Ogston Reservoir: 35 Mandarin, Wigeon, 4 Shoveler, Snipe, Common Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, 67 Stock Doves, 2 Ravens.
Friday, 12 September 2014
Latest Sightings 12/09/2014
Carsington Water: 8 Grey Herons, 37 Cormorants, 2 Little Egrets, Black-necked Grebe, 24 Little Grebes, 53 Great-crested Grebes, 32 Mute Swans, 4 Shoveler, Shelduck, 11 Gadwall, Pintail, 96 Wigeon, 277 Teal, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 49 Pochard, Goosander, 171 Canada Geese, Red Kite, Kestrel, Buzzard, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plovers, Snipe, c100 Lapwings, 142 BH Gulls, 2 Common Gulls, 4+ Yellow-legged Gulls, 7 Moorhens, 38 Pied Wagtails, 3 Grey Wagtails, 12 Chiffchaffs, 4 Blackcaps, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, 4 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Kingfisher, 2 Nuthatch, c20 Starlings, 12 Linnets.
Normanton Brook: Great Spotted Woodpecker, 50 Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtail.
Big Moor: Whinchat, 4 Stonechat.
Pride Park Sanctuary: 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 20 Starlings, 30 Goldfinch, 4 Linnets.
Ogston Reservoir: 62 Greylag Geese, 36 Mandarin, 25 Teal, 175 Mallards, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, 2 Ravens.
Leash Fen: 2 Ring Ouzels, 2 Chiffchaffs.
Drakelow NR: 13 Little Egrets, 11 Wigeon, 96 Gadwall, 2 Hobby, 37 Moor, 196 Coots, Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, Tawny Owl, 3 Kingfishers, 56 Robins, 5 Blackcaps, 7 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrest, Willow Tit.
Willington GP's: 3 Wigeon, 41 Teal, 21 Shoveler, 16 Cormorants, 2 Little Egrets, 5 Little Grebes, 2 Hobby,Sparrowhawk, 3 Water Rail, c250 Lapwings, Ringed Plover, 3 Blackwits, Little Stint, Greenshank, 8 Snipe, juv Caspian Gull, 3 Kingfishers, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 5 Sedge Warblers, 50 Goldfinch.
Normanton Brook: Great Spotted Woodpecker, 50 Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtail.
Big Moor: Whinchat, 4 Stonechat.
Pride Park Sanctuary: 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 20 Starlings, 30 Goldfinch, 4 Linnets.
Ogston Reservoir: 62 Greylag Geese, 36 Mandarin, 25 Teal, 175 Mallards, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, 2 Ravens.
Leash Fen: 2 Ring Ouzels, 2 Chiffchaffs.
Drakelow NR: 13 Little Egrets, 11 Wigeon, 96 Gadwall, 2 Hobby, 37 Moor, 196 Coots, Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, Tawny Owl, 3 Kingfishers, 56 Robins, 5 Blackcaps, 7 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrest, Willow Tit.
Willington GP's: 3 Wigeon, 41 Teal, 21 Shoveler, 16 Cormorants, 2 Little Egrets, 5 Little Grebes, 2 Hobby,Sparrowhawk, 3 Water Rail, c250 Lapwings, Ringed Plover, 3 Blackwits, Little Stint, Greenshank, 8 Snipe, juv Caspian Gull, 3 Kingfishers, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 5 Sedge Warblers, 50 Goldfinch.
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Latest Sightings 11/09/2014
Wyver Lane NR: 109 Greylag Geese, 3 Grey Herons, 126 Teal, 12 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 14 Mallards, Tufted Duck, 10 Coots, 6 Moorhens, Buzzard, Kestrel, 94 Lapwings, 2 Snipe, 14 BH Gulls, 2 Chiffchaffs, Goldcrest, 10 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Swallows, Jay.
Carsington Water: Little Egret, Pink-footed Goose, Greylag Goose, 52 Wigeon, 5 Pintail, 3 Shoveler, 30 Pochard, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 6 Goosander, Common Sandpiper, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 3 Grey Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail, 20+ Chiffchaffs, 10 Blackcaps, 3 Coal Tits, 2 Goldcrests, 3 Jays.
Weston Underwood: Red Kite.
Carsington Water: Little Egret, Pink-footed Goose, Greylag Goose, 52 Wigeon, 5 Pintail, 3 Shoveler, 30 Pochard, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 6 Goosander, Common Sandpiper, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 3 Grey Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail, 20+ Chiffchaffs, 10 Blackcaps, 3 Coal Tits, 2 Goldcrests, 3 Jays.
Weston Underwood: Red Kite.
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Latest Sightings 10/09/2014
Carsington Water: 36 Mute Swans, 34 Cormorants, 7 Grey Herons, Little Egret, 19 Little Grebes, Black-necked Grebe, 28 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, 5 Gadwall, 181 Teal, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 28 Pochard, Common Scoter, Kestrel, Buzzard, 2 Common Sandpipers, c50 Lapwings, Yellow-legged Gull, Common Gull, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 2 Yellow Wagtails, White Wagtail, 7 Starlings, Blackcap, 12 Long-tailed Tits, 7 Linnets.
Chellaston: Sparrowhawk, Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff.
Hayfield: 6 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 2 Dippers.
Chellaston: Sparrowhawk, Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff.
Hayfield: 6 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 2 Dippers.
Latest Sightings 09/09/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 26 Little Grebes, 39 Cormorants, 2 Little Egrets, 6 Grey Herons, 5 Greylag Geese, Pintail, 3 Shoveler, 191 Teal, 31 Wigeon, 13 Gadwall, 26 Pochard, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Hobby, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers, 75 Lapwings, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, c750 LBB Gulls, Common Gull, 2 Kingfishers, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, c130 House Martins, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Blackcaps, Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warblers, 5 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 2 Goldcrest, 7 Linnets.
Abbey Hill Flash: 3 Grey Herons, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 8 Pied Wagtails, 5 Meadow Pipits, 3 Chiffchaffs, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler.
Kedleston Park: 6 Grey Herons, Little Egret, 2 Cormorant, 9 Mute Swans, 232 Greylag Geese, 57 Canada Geese, 27 Tufted Ducks, 2 Gadwall, 22 Teal, Mandarin, Kingfisher, 3 Buzzards, Tawny Owl, c400 BH Gulls.
RR Site Sinfin: Peregrine.
Ogston Reservoir: 82 Greylag Geese, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Ravens, 2 Kingfishers.
Abbey Hill Flash: 3 Grey Herons, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 8 Pied Wagtails, 5 Meadow Pipits, 3 Chiffchaffs, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler.
Kedleston Park: 6 Grey Herons, Little Egret, 2 Cormorant, 9 Mute Swans, 232 Greylag Geese, 57 Canada Geese, 27 Tufted Ducks, 2 Gadwall, 22 Teal, Mandarin, Kingfisher, 3 Buzzards, Tawny Owl, c400 BH Gulls.
RR Site Sinfin: Peregrine.
Ogston Reservoir: 82 Greylag Geese, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Ravens, 2 Kingfishers.
Monday, 8 September 2014
Latest Sightings 08/09/2014
Wyver Lane NR: 3 Grey Herons, 2 Cormorants, 10 Gadwall, 118 Teal, Wigeon, 6 Shoveler, 27 Mallards, Tufted Duck, 10 Coots, 6 Moorhens, Buzzard, Hobby, 75 Lapwings, 14 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, 3 Chiffchaffs, 20 Swallows, Green Woodpecker.
Carsington Water: 36 Cormorants, 600 Tufted Ducks, 800 Coots, 13 Chiffchaffs.
Stockley: 4 Buzzards, 120 LBB Gulls, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 5 Bullfinch.
Arnfield Reservoir: 2Kestrel, Wheatear, Ring Ouzel, 6 Chiffchaffs.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Raven.
Chellaston: Buzzard, 9 Swallows.
New Mills: 3 Kestrel, 200 Linnets.
Carsington Water: 36 Cormorants, 600 Tufted Ducks, 800 Coots, 13 Chiffchaffs.
Stockley: 4 Buzzards, 120 LBB Gulls, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 5 Bullfinch.
Arnfield Reservoir: 2Kestrel, Wheatear, Ring Ouzel, 6 Chiffchaffs.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Raven.
Chellaston: Buzzard, 9 Swallows.
New Mills: 3 Kestrel, 200 Linnets.
Sunday, 7 September 2014
Latest Sightings 07/09/2014
Carsington Water: 2 Little Egrets, 32 Cormorants, 5 Grey Herons, c115 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 28 Gadwall, 9 Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, 6 Buzzards, Kestrel, Yellow-legged Gull, c350 LBB Gulls, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 27 Chiffchaffs, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Kingfisher, Goldcrest.
Kedleston: Whinchat by the lake.
Peewit Carr: Willow Tit.
Stapenhill Fields: 4 Yellow Wagtails.
Drakelow NR: 10 Little Egrets, 40 Mute Swans, Mandarin, 9 Wigeon, 3 Goosander, 166 Coots, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, 2 Grey Wagtails S, 12 Meadow Pipits, 36 Robins, 2 Whinchat, 2 Blackcaps, 12 Chiffchaffs, 2 Nuthatch.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, Wigeon, Shoveler, 15 Buzzards, Water Rail, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, Yellow Wagtail flew SW.
Kedleston: Whinchat by the lake.
Peewit Carr: Willow Tit.
Stapenhill Fields: 4 Yellow Wagtails.
Drakelow NR: 10 Little Egrets, 40 Mute Swans, Mandarin, 9 Wigeon, 3 Goosander, 166 Coots, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, 2 Grey Wagtails S, 12 Meadow Pipits, 36 Robins, 2 Whinchat, 2 Blackcaps, 12 Chiffchaffs, 2 Nuthatch.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, Wigeon, Shoveler, 15 Buzzards, Water Rail, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, Yellow Wagtail flew SW.
Saturday, 6 September 2014
Latest Sightings 06/09/2014
Carsington Water: 2 Little Egrets, 2 Red-crested Pochards, Peregrine, juv Ringed Plover, Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, Yellow Wagtail, Lesser Whitethroat.
Ogston Reservoir: Goshawk over early morning, juvenile Black Tern, 4 Snipe, 2 Ravens.
Willington GP's: Juvenile Caspian Gull, 2 Whinchat.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart on disused farm buildings to south at Peasonhurst at SK322668 mid afternoon.
Ogston Reservoir: Goshawk over early morning, juvenile Black Tern, 4 Snipe, 2 Ravens.
Willington GP's: Juvenile Caspian Gull, 2 Whinchat.
Harewood Moor: Black Redstart on disused farm buildings to south at Peasonhurst at SK322668 mid afternoon.
Friday, 5 September 2014
Latest Sightings 05/09/2014
Carsington Water: 2 Little Egrets, 5 Grey Herons, 15 Little Grebes, 397 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, 41 Cormorants, 35 Mute Swans, 192 Teal, 38 Wigeon, 7 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 17 Pochard, 4 Red-crested Pochard, Common Scoter, 4 Buzzards, Kestrel, juv Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpipers, Yellow-legged Gull, 4 Grey Wagtails, 48 Meadow Pipits, 8 Chiffchaffs, Reed Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, 4 Blackcaps, 4 Goldcrest, Skylark over.
Chaddesden: Swift.
Raynesway: 4 Great-crested Grebes, 5 Goosander.
Willington GP's: Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Whinchat, 3 Sedge Warblers.
Chaddesden: Swift.
Raynesway: 4 Great-crested Grebes, 5 Goosander.
Willington GP's: Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Whinchat, 3 Sedge Warblers.
Latest Sightings 04/09/2014
River Wye between White Lodge Car Park and Upperdale: 2 Dippers, 2 Little Grebes, Buzzard, 2 Chiffchaffs, Blackcap, 4 Grey Wagtails, 25 Moorhens, 13 Mallards, 2 Marsh Tits, Kingfisher, 3 Coots, 16 Mandarin, juv GSW, 2 Coal Tit, Treecreeper, 2 Nuthatch.
River Wye at Bakewell: 30 Coots, 21 Moorhens, 194 Mallards, 115 Canada Geese, 5 Tufted Ducks, Muscovy Duck.
Williamthorpe NR: 2 Common Sandpipers, 3 Snipe, 3 Little Grebes, 8 Moorhens, 25 Coots, 31 Tufted Ducks, 95 Lapwings, 10 Gadwall, 3 Mute Swans, 6 Mallards, Sparrowhawk, 12 Teal, 34 BH Gulls.
Carr Vale NR: 5 Cormorants, 4 Mute Swans, 3 Herons, Little Grebe, 4 Great-crested Grebes, Chiffy, Shoveler, 77 Mallards, 42 Coots, 25 Gadwall, 9 Greylag Geese, 133 Canada Geese, 145 BH Gulls, 190 Lapwings, Kes.
Oggie: Little Owl by church, 7 Shoveler, Mute Swan, 8 Teal, 28 Canada Geese, 46 Greylag Geese, Willow Tit.
Wyver Lane NR: 113 Teal, 3Tufted Ducks, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 79 Lapwings, 3 Tufted Ducks, c100 House Martins, 5 Swallows, Green Woodpecker, 16 Coots, 8 Moorhens, Chiffchaff, 2 Cormorants 2 Buzzards, Kingfisher.
Carsington Water: Adult winter Black-necked Grebe, Grey Heron, 10 Wigeon, 3 Pochard, 35 Mallard, 35 Mute Swans.
River Wye at Bakewell: 30 Coots, 21 Moorhens, 194 Mallards, 115 Canada Geese, 5 Tufted Ducks, Muscovy Duck.
Williamthorpe NR: 2 Common Sandpipers, 3 Snipe, 3 Little Grebes, 8 Moorhens, 25 Coots, 31 Tufted Ducks, 95 Lapwings, 10 Gadwall, 3 Mute Swans, 6 Mallards, Sparrowhawk, 12 Teal, 34 BH Gulls.
Carr Vale NR: 5 Cormorants, 4 Mute Swans, 3 Herons, Little Grebe, 4 Great-crested Grebes, Chiffy, Shoveler, 77 Mallards, 42 Coots, 25 Gadwall, 9 Greylag Geese, 133 Canada Geese, 145 BH Gulls, 190 Lapwings, Kes.
Oggie: Little Owl by church, 7 Shoveler, Mute Swan, 8 Teal, 28 Canada Geese, 46 Greylag Geese, Willow Tit.
Wyver Lane NR: 113 Teal, 3Tufted Ducks, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 79 Lapwings, 3 Tufted Ducks, c100 House Martins, 5 Swallows, Green Woodpecker, 16 Coots, 8 Moorhens, Chiffchaff, 2 Cormorants 2 Buzzards, Kingfisher.
Carsington Water: Adult winter Black-necked Grebe, Grey Heron, 10 Wigeon, 3 Pochard, 35 Mallard, 35 Mute Swans.
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Latest Sightings 03/09/2014
Carsington Water: 40 Cormorants, 4 Grey Herons, 10 Little Grebes, Greylag Goose, 32 Mute Swans, 9 Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 88 Teal, 8 Pochard, 3 Red-crested Pochard, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 52 Lapwings, 2 Redshank, Ringed Plover, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail, Yellow-legged Gull, c1'250 LBB Gulls, Kingfisher, 10+ Chiffchaffs, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Whitethroats, 12 Swallows, Grey Wagtail.
Raynesway: 3 Great-crested Grebes, 3 Little Egrets, Teal, 150 BH Gulls.
Spondon: Oystercatcher.
Drakelow NR: 5 Hobby, c800 BH Gulls.
Ogston Reservoir: 1 Mandarin, 30 Teal, 195 Mallards, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Yellow Wagtails flew SW.
Raynesway: 3 Great-crested Grebes, 3 Little Egrets, Teal, 150 BH Gulls.
Spondon: Oystercatcher.
Drakelow NR: 5 Hobby, c800 BH Gulls.
Ogston Reservoir: 1 Mandarin, 30 Teal, 195 Mallards, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Yellow Wagtails flew SW.
Latest Sightings 02/09/2014
Carsington Water: Grey Heron, 3 Wigeon, 2 Red-crested Pochard, Redstart, 9 Chiffchaffs, 9 Blackcaps, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Goldcrest.
Willington GP's: Great White Egret, 27 Lapwings, 120 BH Gulls, 2 Common Terns, Kingfisher, 14 Swallows, 35 House Martins, Chiffchaff, 40 Starlings.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Redstart.
Long Eaton GP's: 6 Red-crested Pochard, Whinchat.
Ogston Reservoir: Adult Yellow-legged Gull, Common Tern, Little Owl near Brackenfield Church, Kingfisher.
Willington GP's: Great White Egret, 27 Lapwings, 120 BH Gulls, 2 Common Terns, Kingfisher, 14 Swallows, 35 House Martins, Chiffchaff, 40 Starlings.
Pride Park Sanctuary: Redstart.
Long Eaton GP's: 6 Red-crested Pochard, Whinchat.
Ogston Reservoir: Adult Yellow-legged Gull, Common Tern, Little Owl near Brackenfield Church, Kingfisher.
Latest Sightings 01/09/2014
Carsington Water: Little Egret, 4 Grey Herons, 38 Cormorants, 8 Little Grebes, Greylag Goose, Pink-footed Goose, 34 Mute Swans, Wigeon, Shelduck, 8 Gadwall, 10 Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Osprey, 3 Buzzards, 2 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawks, Yellow-legged Gull, c1'250 LBB Gulls, Meadow Pipit, juv Great Spotted Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 51 Swallows, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Jays, 2 Ravens.
Wyver Lane NR: 65 Mallards, 40 Teal, 2 Gadwall, 4 Tufted Ducks, 75 Lapwings.
Ogston Reservoir: Gadwall, 20 Teal, 140 Mallards, Water Rail, Common Sandpiper, c300 House Martins, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, Tree Pipit flew s.
Dove Holes Quarry: 3 Buzzards.
Mickleover: Redstart.
Little Hayfield: 22 Mistle Thrush.
Allestree Park: 2 Swifts.
Buxton: Swift.
Willington GP's: 3 Greylag Geese, 13 Gadwall, 25 Teal, 24 Shoveler, Sparrowhawk with Blackbird prey, Hobby, Water Rail, 300 Lapwings, Ruff, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 3 Common Terns, juv Caspian Gull, 12 Stock Doves, 2 Kingfishers, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 9 Chiffchaffs, 2 Yellow Wagtails.
Drakelow NR: 11 Little Egrets SW from roost, Hobby, 3 Water Rail, Green Sandpiper, Snipe W, 2 Meadow Pipits SE, 2 Reed Warblers, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 7 Blackcaps, 9 Chiffchaffs, 2 Willow Tits.
Wyver Lane NR: 65 Mallards, 40 Teal, 2 Gadwall, 4 Tufted Ducks, 75 Lapwings.
Ogston Reservoir: Gadwall, 20 Teal, 140 Mallards, Water Rail, Common Sandpiper, c300 House Martins, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, Tree Pipit flew s.
Dove Holes Quarry: 3 Buzzards.
Mickleover: Redstart.
Little Hayfield: 22 Mistle Thrush.
Allestree Park: 2 Swifts.
Buxton: Swift.
Willington GP's: 3 Greylag Geese, 13 Gadwall, 25 Teal, 24 Shoveler, Sparrowhawk with Blackbird prey, Hobby, Water Rail, 300 Lapwings, Ruff, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 3 Common Terns, juv Caspian Gull, 12 Stock Doves, 2 Kingfishers, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 9 Chiffchaffs, 2 Yellow Wagtails.
Drakelow NR: 11 Little Egrets SW from roost, Hobby, 3 Water Rail, Green Sandpiper, Snipe W, 2 Meadow Pipits SE, 2 Reed Warblers, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 7 Blackcaps, 9 Chiffchaffs, 2 Willow Tits.
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