Carsington Water: Grey Heron, 15 Cormorants, Shoveler, 3 Gadwall, 2 Goldeneye, 94 Pochard, 2 Kestrel, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 8 Snipe, 3 Dunlin, Redshank, 68 Lapwings, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher, 2 Stonechat, Raven, Grey Wagtail, 6 Linnets, 320 Starlings, 352 Fieldfare, 1352 Redwings, 3 Skylark, 3 Stock Doves, 6 Chaffinch, 2 Greenfinch.
Ramsley Res/Leash Fen: Great Grey Shrike near Shilito Wood.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe still showing on Conservation Pit.
Middleton Moor: 2 Wigeon, 137 Teal, 35 Mallards, 3 Lapwings, 2 Snipe, Stonechat, Wheatear, 200 Fieldfare.
Friday, 31 October 2014
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Latest Sightings 30/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Grey Herons, 4 Cormorants, 30 Greylag Geese, Mute Swan, 5 Moorhens, 2 Shelduck, 7 Shoveler, 72 Teal, Pochard, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Redshank, 13 Lapwings, Snipe, 119 BH Gulls, 3 LBB Gulls, Common Gull, 22 Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, 66 Starlings, 21 Redwings, 12 Skylark, Raven, Greenfinch, 13 Goldfinch, 2 Bullfinch, Goldcrest, Treecreeper, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Jay.
Carr Vale NR: 1st winter Kittiwake briefly.
Alvaston: 250 Pink-footed Geese west.
Chaddesden: 120 Fieldfare.
Carr Vale NR: 1st winter Kittiwake briefly.
Alvaston: 250 Pink-footed Geese west.
Chaddesden: 120 Fieldfare.
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Latest Sightings 29/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 3 Whooper Swans, 19 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 119 Pink-footed Geese through in 3 skeins, 28 Mute Swans, 10 Gadwall, 75 Pochard, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Redshank, 6 Snipe, 87 Lapwings, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, 16 Meadow Pipits, Kingfisher, 1'200 Wood Pigeon, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest, Redpoll, Raven.
Ogston Reservoir: At least 12 Bearded Tits dropped into reeds by the hide at c11.00hrs but unfortunately they only stayed for a few minutes before heading off SW. The first record for Ogston and a record for Derbyshire. Also 5 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler and the escaped Yellow-billed Teal. Migrants over Highoredish included 7625 Wood Pigeon, 560 Starlings, c56 Pink-footed Geese flew SE at 09.30hrs, a further 36 flew SE at 09.35hrs and c40 flew NW at 13.15hrs, a Merlin SW at 09.40hrs. Also a juv male Goshawk seen on six separate occasions hunting Woodpigeons around Highoredish and a Fieldfare there.
Upper Loads: 29'635 Wood Pigeon south in 75 mins.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe still on Conservation Pit.
Chapel-en-le-frith: 370 Pink-footed Geese.
Pride Park Sanctuary: 3 Meadow Pipits, 3 Wrens, Stonechat, 8 Goldfinch.
Ogston Reservoir: At least 12 Bearded Tits dropped into reeds by the hide at c11.00hrs but unfortunately they only stayed for a few minutes before heading off SW. The first record for Ogston and a record for Derbyshire. Also 5 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler and the escaped Yellow-billed Teal. Migrants over Highoredish included 7625 Wood Pigeon, 560 Starlings, c56 Pink-footed Geese flew SE at 09.30hrs, a further 36 flew SE at 09.35hrs and c40 flew NW at 13.15hrs, a Merlin SW at 09.40hrs. Also a juv male Goshawk seen on six separate occasions hunting Woodpigeons around Highoredish and a Fieldfare there.
Upper Loads: 29'635 Wood Pigeon south in 75 mins.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe still on Conservation Pit.
Chapel-en-le-frith: 370 Pink-footed Geese.
Pride Park Sanctuary: 3 Meadow Pipits, 3 Wrens, Stonechat, 8 Goldfinch.
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Latest Sightings 28/10/2014
Carsington Water: Adult Great Northern Diver, Black-necked Grebe, 2 Stonechat, 7 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawk, 139 Lapwings, Redshank, adult Med Gull, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 15'000 Gulls in roost, 30 Meadow Pipits, 855 Wood Pigeon, 235 Starlings, 200 Redwings, 12 Skylark, 6 Greenfinch, Redpoll, 2 Jays.
Long Eaton: 2 Buzzards.
Ladybower Res: 46 Mandarin, 10 Pied Wagtails, 8 Goldcrest.
Long Eaton: 2 Buzzards.
Ladybower Res: 46 Mandarin, 10 Pied Wagtails, 8 Goldcrest.
Monday, 27 October 2014
Latest Sightings 27/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: 3 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 6 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, 62 Teal, 6 Shoveler, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 161 BH Gulls, 8 Blackbirds, Song Thrush, 10 Long-tailed Tits, Coal Tit, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Pied Wagtail, 12 Goldfinch, Jay, Reed Bunting.
Carsington Water: 33 Meadow Pipits, Merlin, Redshank, 2 Stonechat, 4 Buzzards, Yellow-legged Gull. Visible migration: 6 Golden Plover, 270 Wood Pigeon, Fieldfare, 15 Meadow Pipits, 15 Chaffinch, 20 Redwings, 30 Starlings.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe on Conservation Pit.
Harewood Moor: 2815 Wood Pigeon over South.
Flash Lane: 40 Brambling.
Carsington Water: 33 Meadow Pipits, Merlin, Redshank, 2 Stonechat, 4 Buzzards, Yellow-legged Gull. Visible migration: 6 Golden Plover, 270 Wood Pigeon, Fieldfare, 15 Meadow Pipits, 15 Chaffinch, 20 Redwings, 30 Starlings.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe on Conservation Pit.
Harewood Moor: 2815 Wood Pigeon over South.
Flash Lane: 40 Brambling.
Sunday, 26 October 2014
Latest Sightings 26/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: Cormorant, 62 Greylag Geese, 23 Teal, 6 Shoveler, c100 BH Gulls.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, Goldeneye, 2 Stonechats in WLC creek.
Harland Edge: Red Kite.
Leash Fen: Red Kite.
Linacre Res: 69 Mandarin on the middle reservoir this morning.
Freebirch: 34 Golden Plover, 44 Lapwings.
Willington GP's: Little Egret, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Common Gulls.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, Goldeneye, 2 Stonechats in WLC creek.
Harland Edge: Red Kite.
Leash Fen: Red Kite.
Linacre Res: 69 Mandarin on the middle reservoir this morning.
Freebirch: 34 Golden Plover, 44 Lapwings.
Willington GP's: Little Egret, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Common Gulls.
Saturday, 25 October 2014
Latest Sightings 25/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields.
Goyt Valley: Great Grey Shrike still this morning then flew towards Wild Moor.
Kedleston Park: 80 Greylag Geese, 4 Mandarin, 8 Goosander, 2 Shoveler, 12 Gadwall, Buzzard, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 6 Nuthatch, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Ravens.
Ogston Reservoir: 108 Teal, Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, migrants passing over Highoredish included c1950 Wood Pigeon, 67 Chaffinch, 7 Brambling, 22 Redpoll. The escaped Yellow-billed Teal present again.
Cathole: 1450 Wood Pigeon, 2 Ravens.
Errwood Valley: 6 Cormorants, 20 Siskin.
Carr Vale NR: Jack Snipe to right of mound in reedbed beyond first channel.
North Derbyshire: 170 Pink-footed Geese over Snake Pass this afternoon.
Clay Cross: 150 Pink-footed Geese over at 18.05hrs.
Goyt Valley: Great Grey Shrike still this morning then flew towards Wild Moor.
Kedleston Park: 80 Greylag Geese, 4 Mandarin, 8 Goosander, 2 Shoveler, 12 Gadwall, Buzzard, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 6 Nuthatch, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Ravens.
Ogston Reservoir: 108 Teal, Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, migrants passing over Highoredish included c1950 Wood Pigeon, 67 Chaffinch, 7 Brambling, 22 Redpoll. The escaped Yellow-billed Teal present again.
Cathole: 1450 Wood Pigeon, 2 Ravens.
Errwood Valley: 6 Cormorants, 20 Siskin.
Carr Vale NR: Jack Snipe to right of mound in reedbed beyond first channel.
North Derbyshire: 170 Pink-footed Geese over Snake Pass this afternoon.
Clay Cross: 150 Pink-footed Geese over at 18.05hrs.
Friday, 24 October 2014
Latest Sightings 24/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 86 Greylag Geese, 28 Canada Geese, 7 Shoveler, 41 Teal, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 12 Lapwings, 2 Snipe, 257 BH Gulls, 2 LBB Gulls, 2 Pied Wagtails, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, 13 Blackbirds, 80 Redwings, 100 Wood Pigeon, 8 Skylark, 10 Meadow Pipits, 23 Starlings, 3 Jays, 2 Greenfinch, 9 Goldfinch, Reed Bunting.
Staunton Harold Res: Adult Arctic Tern early morning, adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Ogston Reservoir: 110 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 24 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff.
Goyt Valley: Great Grey Shrike.
Derwent Meadows DWT: 7 Goosander.
North Wingfield: 28 Pink-footed Geese.
Drakelow NR: Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest.
Staunton Harold Res: Adult Arctic Tern early morning, adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Ogston Reservoir: 110 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 24 Snipe, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff.
Goyt Valley: Great Grey Shrike.
Derwent Meadows DWT: 7 Goosander.
North Wingfield: 28 Pink-footed Geese.
Drakelow NR: Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest.
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Latest Sightings 23/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 6 Goosander, 4 Bar-tailed Godwits, c6000 BH Gulls, 625 Wood Pigeon, 3 Skylark, 25 Chaffinch, 15 Redwings, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Song Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 12 Meadow Pipits, 20 Starlings, Siskin.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Brambling over Highoredish.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Brambling over Highoredish.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Latest Sightings 22/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 21 Little Grebes, 2 Grey Herons, 15 Cormorants, 27 Mute Swans, 5 Whooper Swans, 15 Gadwall, 6 Goosander, 105 Pochard, 65 Canada Geese, Kestrel, 2 Buzzards, Snipe, 5 Pheasants, 45 Pied Wagtails, 2 Grey Wagtails, c6800 Gulls in the roost, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 31 Common Gulls, Rock Pipit, 25 Meadow Pipits, Kingfisher, 23 Starlings, 525 Wood Pigeon, 38 Redwings, 6 Chaffinch, 14 Skylarks, 3 Greenfinch, c120 Goldfinch, 4 Goldcrest.
Ogston Reservoir: Pink-footed Goose, Wigeon, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher.
Ogston Reservoir: Pink-footed Goose, Wigeon, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher.
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Latest Sightings 21/10/2014
Carsington Water: Grey Heron, 15 Cormorants, Goldeneye, 3 Buzzards, Kestrel, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Common Gulls, Kingfisher, 18 Starlings.
Staunton Harold Res: Arctic Tern this morning, also adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Ogston Reservoir: Adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Staunton Harold Res: Arctic Tern this morning, also adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Ogston Reservoir: Adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Monday, 20 October 2014
Latest Sightings 20/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: Grey Heron, 128 Canada Geese, 95 Mallards, 64 Teal, Wigeon, 6 Shoveler, 4 Moorhens, 2 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, 82 BH Gulls, 5 'alba' Wagtails, Grey Wagtail, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Greenfinch, 82 Starlings, 2 Goldcrest, 1819 Wood Pigeons through this morning.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 24 Little Grebes, 46 Great Crested Grebes, Grey Heron, 16 Cormorants, 33 Mute Swans, 10 Gadwall, 289 Wigeon, 103 Pochard, Goldeneye, Peregrine, Buzzard, Redshank, 106 Lapwings, Yellow-legged Gull, 5430 Wood Pigeons south this morning, 87 Redwings, 90 Starlings, 21 Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskins, 80 Goldfinch.
Ogston Reservoir: A Little Egret present briefly at 09.40hrs before flying off S, 24 Snipe. At Highoredish 3 Brambling, 405 Redwing, and 3 Tree Sparrows in 2.5 hours.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 24 Little Grebes, 46 Great Crested Grebes, Grey Heron, 16 Cormorants, 33 Mute Swans, 10 Gadwall, 289 Wigeon, 103 Pochard, Goldeneye, Peregrine, Buzzard, Redshank, 106 Lapwings, Yellow-legged Gull, 5430 Wood Pigeons south this morning, 87 Redwings, 90 Starlings, 21 Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskins, 80 Goldfinch.
Ogston Reservoir: A Little Egret present briefly at 09.40hrs before flying off S, 24 Snipe. At Highoredish 3 Brambling, 405 Redwing, and 3 Tree Sparrows in 2.5 hours.
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Latest Sightings 19/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 28 Barnacle Geese, Goldeneye, Ringed Plover, 2 Snipe, Redshank, 2 Sparrowhawks, 22 Redwings, Fieldfare, 285 Wood Pigeon, 9 Skylark, 7 Linnets, Yellowhammer.
Upper Loads: Male Ring Ouzel through.
Ogston Reservoir: At Highoredish an imm male Goshawk over, a Merlin flew SW at 15.14hrs, a House Martin flew SW, 45 Chaffinch and 2 Brambling over. On the res were 32 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Wigeon, adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Ladder Hill: 2 Whinchat.
Cathole: Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, 117 Wood Pigeon, 73 Redwings.
Harewood Moor: Snipe, 3 Meadow Pipits.
Holymoorside: 85 Pink-footed Geese.
Upper Loads: Male Ring Ouzel through.
Ogston Reservoir: At Highoredish an imm male Goshawk over, a Merlin flew SW at 15.14hrs, a House Martin flew SW, 45 Chaffinch and 2 Brambling over. On the res were 32 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Wigeon, adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Ladder Hill: 2 Whinchat.
Cathole: Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, 117 Wood Pigeon, 73 Redwings.
Harewood Moor: Snipe, 3 Meadow Pipits.
Holymoorside: 85 Pink-footed Geese.
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Latest Sightings 12/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, 2 Snipe, 14 Meadow pipits, 4 Skylark, 2 Chiffchaffs.
Avenue Washlands: c500 Pink-footed Geese over to the East, and presumably the same ones over Upper Loads.
Darley Dale: 150 Pink-footed Geese NW this afternoon.
Grindleford: 38 Mandarin.
Middleton Moor: 580 Pink-footed Geese over in two skeins.
Ogston Reservoir: Shoveler, Rock Pipit, 2 Swallows and 4 House Martins S.
Avenue Washlands: c500 Pink-footed Geese over to the East, and presumably the same ones over Upper Loads.
Darley Dale: 150 Pink-footed Geese NW this afternoon.
Grindleford: 38 Mandarin.
Middleton Moor: 580 Pink-footed Geese over in two skeins.
Ogston Reservoir: Shoveler, Rock Pipit, 2 Swallows and 4 House Martins S.
Saturday, 11 October 2014
Latest Sightings 11/10/2014
Willington GP's: Bittern still viewable from platform 4.
Markeaton Park: Mandarin, Goosander.
Combs Res: 2 Great-crested Grebes, 186 Canada Geese, 3 Tufted Ducks, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Pied Wagtails.
Hayfield: 90 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Tawny Owls, Dipper, Raven.
Kinder Res: 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, Peregrine, 4 Red Grouse, 6 Stonechat.
Ogston Reservoir: Migrants passing over Highoredish between 08.00 and 12.00 (mostly in the first two and a half hours) include 1077 Meadow Pipits, 189 alba Wagtails, 80 Chaffinch, 3 Brambling, 5 Redwings, 10 Song Thrush, 34 Siskin, 147 Linnets, 43 Goldfinch, 33 Swallows, 72+ House Martins, 29 Starlings, 2 Golden Plover. Also Green Woodpecker there. At the res were 12 Mandarin, 12 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, 3 Pochard and the escaped Yellow-billed Teal.
Markeaton Park: Mandarin, Goosander.
Combs Res: 2 Great-crested Grebes, 186 Canada Geese, 3 Tufted Ducks, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Pied Wagtails.
Hayfield: 90 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Tawny Owls, Dipper, Raven.
Kinder Res: 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, Peregrine, 4 Red Grouse, 6 Stonechat.
Ogston Reservoir: Migrants passing over Highoredish between 08.00 and 12.00 (mostly in the first two and a half hours) include 1077 Meadow Pipits, 189 alba Wagtails, 80 Chaffinch, 3 Brambling, 5 Redwings, 10 Song Thrush, 34 Siskin, 147 Linnets, 43 Goldfinch, 33 Swallows, 72+ House Martins, 29 Starlings, 2 Golden Plover. Also Green Woodpecker there. At the res were 12 Mandarin, 12 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, 3 Pochard and the escaped Yellow-billed Teal.
Friday, 10 October 2014
Latest Sightings 10/10/2014
Ogston Reservoir: 3 Shoveler, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 6 House Martins S, 2 Ravens, Stonechat still present.
Upper Loads visible migration: 221 Meadow Pipits, 28 alba Wagtails, 71 Chaffinch, 34 Greenfinch, Brambling, 19 Redwings, Wheatear.
Derwent Meadows DWT: Chiffchaff.
Willington GP's: Bittern from platform 4, 2 Egyptian Geese, 8 Snipe, Common Tern, Grey Wagtail.
Upper Loads visible migration: 221 Meadow Pipits, 28 alba Wagtails, 71 Chaffinch, 34 Greenfinch, Brambling, 19 Redwings, Wheatear.
Derwent Meadows DWT: Chiffchaff.
Willington GP's: Bittern from platform 4, 2 Egyptian Geese, 8 Snipe, Common Tern, Grey Wagtail.
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Latest Sightings 09/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, presumed escaped Snow Goose.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Swallows.
Ogston Reservoir: 4 Mute Swans, 3 Mandarin, 7 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad and 1st W), Sand Martin (latest ever) flew S, 14 Swallows S, 18 House Martins S, Stonechat still present, Raven.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Swallows.
Ogston Reservoir: 4 Mute Swans, 3 Mandarin, 7 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad and 1st W), Sand Martin (latest ever) flew S, 14 Swallows S, 18 House Martins S, Stonechat still present, Raven.
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Latest Sightings 08/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: 2 Grey Herons, Cormorant, 2 Little Grebes, 2 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 111 Mallards, 96 Teal, 4 Mandarin, Goosander, 8 Moorhens, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 95 Lapwings, 5 Snipe, 60 BH Gulls, 14 LBB Gulls, 39 House Martins, Swallow, 2 Skylark, 2 Grey Wagtails, 20 Stock Doves, Chiffchaff, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Green Woodpecker, 5 Goldcrest.
Willington GP's: Ringed Plover.
Stockley: 2 Green Woodpeckers, Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, 12 Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, 155 Teal, 3 Shoveler, c20 Snipe, 2 Common Gulls (ad & 1st W), adult Yellow-legged Gull, Swallow, 2 House Martins, Stonechat still present by the West Bank car park.
Willington GP's: Ringed Plover.
Stockley: 2 Green Woodpeckers, Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, 12 Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, 155 Teal, 3 Shoveler, c20 Snipe, 2 Common Gulls (ad & 1st W), adult Yellow-legged Gull, Swallow, 2 House Martins, Stonechat still present by the West Bank car park.
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Latest Sightings 07/10/2014
Carsington Water: Grey Heron, 22 Cormorants, 36 Mute Swans, 7 Gadwall, 152 Wigeon, 97 Pochard, male Peregrine, Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 6 Meadow Pipits, 3 Chiffchaffs, 8 Linnets.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe still on Conservation Pit.
Trent Lock: 3 Great-crested Grebes, 3 Egyptian Geese, Kestrel, Pheasant, Jay, 20 Jackdaws.
Chellaston: 20 Redwings, Chiffchaff, Greenfinch.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, 5+ Wigeon, c60 Teal, Shoveler, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Swallows, 8+ House Martins, fem/imm Stonechat still present by the West Bank car park.
Willington GP's: Little Egret, 3 Water Rail, Dunlin, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 3 Chiffchaffs.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe still on Conservation Pit.
Trent Lock: 3 Great-crested Grebes, 3 Egyptian Geese, Kestrel, Pheasant, Jay, 20 Jackdaws.
Chellaston: 20 Redwings, Chiffchaff, Greenfinch.
Ogston Reservoir: Mandarin, 5+ Wigeon, c60 Teal, Shoveler, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Swallows, 8+ House Martins, fem/imm Stonechat still present by the West Bank car park.
Willington GP's: Little Egret, 3 Water Rail, Dunlin, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 3 Chiffchaffs.
Monday, 6 October 2014
Latest Sightings 06/10/2014
Chellaston: 2 Chiffchaffs.
Aston-on-Trent: Fieldfare.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mandarin, 7 Wigeon, Shoveler, Dunlin, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult and 1stW)
Aston-on-Trent: Fieldfare.
Ogston Reservoir: 2 Mandarin, 7 Wigeon, Shoveler, Dunlin, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult and 1stW)
Sunday, 5 October 2014
Latest Sightings 05/10/2014
Carsington Water: Presumed escaped Snow Goose, 355 Canada Geese, 11 Greylag Geese, 4 Grey Herons, 25 Cormorants, 5 Pintail, 3 Shoveler, 80+ Wigeon, c80 Pochard, 4 Buzzards, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 2 Ringed Plovers, Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, 7 Swallows, 38 Skylarks, White Wagtail, Redwing, 394 Jackdaws, 9 Jays, c80 Starlings, Yellowhammer.
Ogston Reservoir: At Highoredish a Ring-necked Parakeet flew SW at 08.27hrs, a fem/imm Merlin flew SW at 11.17hrs, a fem/imm Stonechat, 613 Meadow Pipits flew SW in 3 hours, also 50+ House Martins, 10+ Swallows, 53 Chaffinch, 21 Goldfinch, 31 Linnets, 17 alba Wagtails and 3 Siskin over. At the res, 49 Greylag Geese, 6 Wigeon, Gadwall, Shoveler, adult Common Gull, ad Yellow-legged Gull, the fem/imm Stonechat still present by the West Bank car park.
Troway: 5 Buzzards.
Poolsbrook Marsh: Water Rail.
Renishaw Park: Mandarin, 64 Wigeon, 22 Gadwall, 11 Shoveler.
Steetley Quarry: Pink-footed Goose, 427 Greylag Geese.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Buzzards.
Hilton GP's: 13 Tufted Ducks, Buzzard, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldcrest, Jay, 2 Bullfinch.
Drakelow NR: 15 Little Egrets, 2 Pintail, 4 Water Rail, Green Sandpiper, Rock Pipit, 7 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrest.
Ogston Reservoir: At Highoredish a Ring-necked Parakeet flew SW at 08.27hrs, a fem/imm Merlin flew SW at 11.17hrs, a fem/imm Stonechat, 613 Meadow Pipits flew SW in 3 hours, also 50+ House Martins, 10+ Swallows, 53 Chaffinch, 21 Goldfinch, 31 Linnets, 17 alba Wagtails and 3 Siskin over. At the res, 49 Greylag Geese, 6 Wigeon, Gadwall, Shoveler, adult Common Gull, ad Yellow-legged Gull, the fem/imm Stonechat still present by the West Bank car park.
Troway: 5 Buzzards.
Poolsbrook Marsh: Water Rail.
Renishaw Park: Mandarin, 64 Wigeon, 22 Gadwall, 11 Shoveler.
Steetley Quarry: Pink-footed Goose, 427 Greylag Geese.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Buzzards.
Hilton GP's: 13 Tufted Ducks, Buzzard, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldcrest, Jay, 2 Bullfinch.
Drakelow NR: 15 Little Egrets, 2 Pintail, 4 Water Rail, Green Sandpiper, Rock Pipit, 7 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrest.
Saturday, 4 October 2014
Latest Sightings 04/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields, Shoveler, 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper.
Carr Vale NR: Jack Snipe this morning.
Ogston Reservoir: Goldeneye, fem/imm Stonechat, Pintail, 3 Shoveler, 12 Wigeon, 7 Mandarin, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 6 Swallows through, the escaped Yellow-billed Teal still present.
Carr Vale NR: Jack Snipe this morning.
Ogston Reservoir: Goldeneye, fem/imm Stonechat, Pintail, 3 Shoveler, 12 Wigeon, 7 Mandarin, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 6 Swallows through, the escaped Yellow-billed Teal still present.
Latest Sightings 03/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: Grey Heron, Cormorant, 135 Greylag Geese, 27 Canada Geese, Wigeon, 117 Teal, 82 Mallards, 5 Shoveler, Mandarin, Goosander, 6 Buzzards, Kestrel, 102 Lapwings, 7 Snipe, 100 BH Gulls, 42 Pied Wagtails, Grey Wagtail, 2 Jays, Green Woodpecker, Little Owl.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 2 Greylag Geese, 14 Gadwall, 100+ Pochard, 3 Buzzards, 3 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Goldcrest, 2Jays, 2 Linnets, Treecreeper.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe on Conservation Pit.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Skylark, 70 Goldfinch.
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe, 2 Greylag Geese, 14 Gadwall, 100+ Pochard, 3 Buzzards, 3 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Goldcrest, 2Jays, 2 Linnets, Treecreeper.
Long Eaton GP's: Jack Snipe on Conservation Pit.
Loscoe Dam: 2 Skylark, 70 Goldfinch.
Friday, 3 October 2014
Latest Sightings 02/10/2014
Carsington Water: Black-necked Grebe.
Carr Vale NR: An adult Whooper Swan this morning before flying north.
Ogston Reservoir: 125 Pink-footed Geese flew NW at 08.55hrs, 10 Mandarin, 8+ Wigeon, 4 Shoveler, Jack Snipe, 85 LBB Gulls flew NE, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Kingfishers, 55 Skylark over Highoredish, escaped Yellow-billed Teal.
Pride Park Sanctuary: 2 Meadow Pipits.
Matlock Forest: 20 Brambling.
Gibbet Moor: 2 Buzzards, 5 Kestrel, 7 Red Grouse, 8 Red-legged Partridge, 23 Grey Partridge, 4 Ravens, 20 Goldfinch.
Harland Edge: 30 Siskin.
Shipley/Shipley CP: 15 Swallows, Raven.
Loscoe Dam: Sparrowhawk, 12 Grey Partridge, 3 Lapwings, 2 Snipe, 20 Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtail, 2 Stonechat, 6 Reed Buntings.
Carr Vale NR: An adult Whooper Swan this morning before flying north.
Ogston Reservoir: 125 Pink-footed Geese flew NW at 08.55hrs, 10 Mandarin, 8+ Wigeon, 4 Shoveler, Jack Snipe, 85 LBB Gulls flew NE, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Kingfishers, 55 Skylark over Highoredish, escaped Yellow-billed Teal.
Pride Park Sanctuary: 2 Meadow Pipits.
Matlock Forest: 20 Brambling.
Gibbet Moor: 2 Buzzards, 5 Kestrel, 7 Red Grouse, 8 Red-legged Partridge, 23 Grey Partridge, 4 Ravens, 20 Goldfinch.
Harland Edge: 30 Siskin.
Shipley/Shipley CP: 15 Swallows, Raven.
Loscoe Dam: Sparrowhawk, 12 Grey Partridge, 3 Lapwings, 2 Snipe, 20 Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtail, 2 Stonechat, 6 Reed Buntings.
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
Latest Sightings 01/10/2014
Wyver Lane NR: Presumed escape Snow Goose feeding with Greylags in field behind the hide, 179 Greylag Geese, 4 Grey Herons, 170 Mallards, 142 Teal, 6 Shoveler, Gadwall, 105 Lapwings, 3 Snipe, 41 BH Gulls, Kingfisher, 7 Stock Doves, 19 Meadow Pipits, 24 'alba' Wagtails, Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 9 Chaffinch, 2 Chiffchaffs, Green Woodpecker, Siskin, 2 Jays, Reed Bunting.
Ogston Reservoir: 8 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, c150 Lapwings, Black-tailed Godwit, c30 Snipe, juv Common Gull, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Rock Pipit.
Ogston Reservoir: 8 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, c150 Lapwings, Black-tailed Godwit, c30 Snipe, juv Common Gull, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Rock Pipit.
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