Greenshank 2 in the creek (heard them calling before i even got to the water) Dunlin 1 Ringed Plover 2 (1ad 1Juv) LRP 1 Juv Common Tern 4 Gadwall Eclipse bird early on in Creek. In the Dip 2 Little Grebes, 2 Reed Warblers, Chiffchaff, 20+ LT Tits and 1 ad and 1 young Sparrowhawk.
Judith Smith said
Wed Aug 13 9:59 PM, 2008
2 Curlews flew SW over Elton Resr at 1453hrs as well.
Mark Rigby said
Wed Aug 13 12:39 PM, 2008
Welcome back to reality pal.
For White Tailed Eagle re Common Tern Golden Eagle re Kestrel Red Throated Diver re Coot Black Throated Diver re Black Headed Gull Hen Harrier re ..........................................Elton Hobby
Bet you are really glad to be back!
Simon Warford said
Wed Aug 13 12:15 PM, 2008
13/8/08 early am
Dunlin 2 Ringed Plover 2 (1ad 1juv) LRP 1 Common Tern 2 In the Dip Kingfisher & Little Grebe on pool, GS Woodpecker and 15+ L T Tits.
Dunlin (ad + 2 Juv) and 2 Ringed Plover Still present Oystercatcher west Snipe Lapwing 350+ Swift 19 House Martin 40 Sand Martin 70+ Swallow 50+ Greenfinch flock of 30 Crow tree farm Goldfinch flock of 60 withins Kingfisher Little Owl Spahawk sedge warbler 7
Simon Johnson said
Sat Aug 9 8:59 PM, 2008
8-8.30pm
3 Dunlin now joined the 2 Ringed Plover and 5 Common Terns were all on the boat house spit.
Simon Johnson said
Sat Aug 9 8:39 AM, 2008
Early am 5.50 - 8.10am
Green Sand - wader point Ringed Plover 2 - boat house spit Lapwing 336 - highland cattle field Common Tern 3 adults GCG 3 elton and pair with young withins Swift 7 se Sand Martin 30 Swallow 60+ Whitethroat 5 (3 creek, 1 withins, 1 benny's) Sedge Warbler 2 (1 withins and 1 carrying food creek) Chiffchaff Willow Warbler 18 dotted about Goldfinch 23 withins Kingfisher seen ay coney green on canal, withins beck and elton re Water rail - coney green flashes
Simon Johnson said
Fri Aug 8 9:16 PM, 2008
Iain, Its myself thats been left on caretaking duty this weekend and warfy has given me stirct instructions NOT to find a hobby!
Riggers, dont be nicking any points! thats my job this weekend!
Paul Wilson said
Fri Aug 8 6:16 PM, 2008
Had an hour this morning at Elton, but no sign of the Black Tern. I too had 4 Plovers in the camera at once. Three Common Terns still around. I didn't see much else, but I didn't walk all the way around today.
Mark Rigby said
Fri Aug 8 5:52 PM, 2008
Got it in one!
But I might do some trespassing over the weekend! but dont tell Warfy.....oops!
-- Edited by Mark Rigby at 18:25, 2008-08-08
Iain Johnson said
Fri Aug 8 4:51 PM, 2008
Can this really be true that no one in M/C has been birding since Adrian yesterday evening?
This is what happens when you let warfy AND Ian C go on holiday at the same time. Maybe the committee should organise a holiday rota next year?
Saying that, I can't believe that warfy hasn't lined up riggers for caretaking duty or is he too afraid of what riggers might turn up on his own patch???
Adrian Dancy said
Fri Aug 8 2:59 AM, 2008
Mid afternoon to late evening
2 reed bunting families
Juv black tern
2 common tern
Ringed plover. 4 in my camera frame , two on the water's edge and several on the spit
2 dunlin
g c grebe and 2 juv
1 snipe in fields with many lapwing
Little grebe with two chicks
curlew calling late evening.
Soaked to the skin :(
Steve Collins said
Thu Aug 7 6:22 PM, 2008
Brief visit at 2.45pm and Black Tern still present with 2 Dunlin and 5 Ringed Plover Steve
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Aug 7 12:56 PM, 2008
Iain Johnson wrote:
a fire engine turned up as well and I half expected to see Ian Mc come flying out and legging across the field
18 days off at the moment so no chance of seeing me doing anything other than birding currently and the chances of me 'legging it' anywhere is even more remote, due a knee op. in 3 weeks so perhaps then, maybe
Iain Johnson said
Thu Aug 7 12:44 PM, 2008
juv BLACK TERN still present at 12.15pm plus 2 dunlin also.
a fire engine turned up as well and I half expected to see Ian Mc come flying out and legging across the field
Ian Campbell said
Thu Aug 7 10:40 AM, 2008
8.00-9.00a.m. Juv. Black Tern still present, also 6 Ringed Plover(including juveniles) and 1 Little Ringed juv. although this could have also been a Ringed. 2 Summer plumage Dunlin. On Withins the Great Crested Grebe pair have got 4 young. Near Crow Trees Farm, in field with yellow container 3 Little Owl, one on top of the container, 2 on ground nearby. On canal 2 juv. Little Grebe and the large Lapwing flock remains. Off to Kos for 2 weeks, so Eltons bound to be mega whilst I'm away Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Wed Aug 6 10:10 AM, 2008
7.00-8.00 a.m. 1 BLACK TERN present and still there when I left, Simon Warford is sure Mondays bird was absent yesterday so is this a different bird?. Also 7 Ringed Plover and 3 Common Tern. Cheers Ian
Simon Warford said
Tue Aug 5 8:57 AM, 2008
5/8/08 early am
No sign of Black Tern or Redstart. Ringed Plover 4 Shoveler 5 Little Owl sunning itself at Old Hall Fm In the Dip Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler, 20+ Long Tailed Tits, GS Woodpecker, 3 Blackcap and 4 Whitethroat.
Paul Wilson said
Tue Aug 5 1:04 AM, 2008
Thanks for the phone call Simon. Black Tern is a bird I've never managed to photograph before. Got a few shots which weren't much better than record shots in the end - but better than nothing.
Nice to meet you John.
It was a shame that the sailors and canoeists decided to all take advantage of the weather.
Henry Cook said
Mon Aug 4 10:53 PM, 2008
John Rayner wrote:
Interestingly, following Sid's comments on Swallows harrassing Wagtails, the Black Tern was harrassed by both Swallows and Sand Martins on a few occasions and chased quite relentlessly at times.
Possibly because they are competing for the same food source, midges on the lake? In the past I've seen Rock Pipits being chased by Pied Wags at the coast, which were then chased by Starlings.
Thanks. Henry.
Alan Warford said
Mon Aug 4 9:13 PM, 2008
Juvenile Black tern still present 9pm feeding out in middle of reservoir.
John Rayner said
Mon Aug 4 8:38 PM, 2008
The Black Tern was still present at 7.15 but now flying and feeding over the reservoir. Interestingly, following Sid's comments on Swallows harrassing Wagtails, the Black Tern was harrassed by both Swallows and Sand Martins on a few occasions and chased quite relentlessly at times. 3 Common Terns that were flying nearby seemed more or less to escape attention. Perhaps its slimmer build made it appear more raptor-like to a hirundine.
Cheers, John
Melanie Beckford said
Mon Aug 4 7:32 PM, 2008
Simon Warford wrote:
Juvenile BLACK TERN showing very well 6.45pm at least and spending long periods on the mud in front of sailing club, weve been starved of Black Terns for a while now also male REDSTART showing well in hedge below withins 6.30pm, Redstart Hedge i think its called
Get in
Get in ??:confused
Simon Warford said
Mon Aug 4 7:05 PM, 2008
Juvenile BLACK TERN showing very well 6.45pm at least and spending long periods on the mud in front of sailing club, weve been starved of Black Terns for a while now also male REDSTART showing well in hedge below withins 6.30pm, Redstart Hedge i think its called
Get in
Ian McKerchar said
Mon Aug 4 5:32 PM, 2008
Single Black Tern at 5:22pm.
Info thanks to Simon Warford
Ian Campbell said
Mon Aug 4 11:38 AM, 2008
8.00-9.30 this a.m. Male REDSTART half way along Redstart hedge, 2 brief views but enough Also 3 Ringed Plover, 200+ Sand Martin, 50ish Swallow, 32 House martin, 12 Swift, 6 Common Tern and 2 flyover Cormorant. Kingfisher and 1 Little Owl below Withins and at least 330 Lapwing in the field below the res. Cheers Ian
Simon Warford said
Sun Aug 3 12:26 PM, 2008
3/8/08 6.40-9.15am
Dunlin 1 LRP 1 Juv Ringed Plover 3 (2 Juvs) Common Sand 1 Common Tern 7 (1 Juv) and a Willow Tit, my first of the year and bang on time(August) and in the usual place of the Dip at 7.30 this morning. 2 Little Grebe, 5 Blackcap, 2 chiffchaff also in the Dip. Grey Wags 5.
Ian Campbell said
Sun Aug 3 11:50 AM, 2008
8.00-9.00a.m. with P&N Johnson 1 juv Little Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher, 3 Swift, 1 Kestrel, 6 Common Tern at Elton. On Withins pair of Great Crested Grebe, one carrying at least 2 tiny young on its back. In the Elton area 5 Little Owls, 2 of which were seen flying out of a yellow container in field near Crow Trees Farn, 2 near the Corran stud and 1 near Old Hall Farm. Cheers Ian ................................. Correction, the Kingfisher was yesterday!!!
-- Edited by Ian Campbell at 12:18, 2008-08-03
Simon Johnson said
Sat Aug 2 3:25 PM, 2008
6am - 7.15am Myself and Simon Warford
Common Tern 6 Ringed Plover 3 Greenfinch 40 Willow Warbler 20+ Little Grebe 3 (2 ad dip and Juv canal) Sedge Warbler 3 Whitethroat 2
very quiet! and wet!
Ian Campbell said
Thu Jul 31 4:25 PM, 2008
8.00 till 9.00 a.m. Also no sign of Turnstone To add to Simons sightings; 1 Little Owl near Crow Trees Farm, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 1 Kestrel, 12 Swift and flock of Lapwing now at least 450 strong with around 100 Starling also amongst . Cheers Ian
Simon Warford said
Thu Jul 31 8:52 AM, 2008
31/7/08 Early am
Shoveler 9 fem/imm Ringed Plover 3 (2 Juvs) LRP 2 (1 Juv) Common Sand 1 Common Tern 5 adults Grey Wag 3 Juvs still No sign of Turnstone.
Judith Smith said
Wed Jul 30 10:27 PM, 2008
The Turnstone still there today, also 1 adult and 1 juv Ringed Plover, 1 ad and 1 juv Little Ringed Plover, and about 4 ad Common Terns.
David Winnard said
Tue Jul 29 2:59 PM, 2008
Turnstone still present around midday next to the sailing club. 3 Ringed Plover, 1 LRP and 9 Common Tern.
Dave
-- Edited by David Winnard at 14:27, 2008-07-30
Simon Warford said
Tue Jul 29 8:32 AM, 2008
29/7/08 early am
TURNSTONE - Still present showing very well by the car park at 7am. Dunlin 1 Ringed Plover 3 (2 Juvs) LRP 2 Common Tern 9 (1 Juv).
Simon Warford said
Mon Jul 28 9:23 PM, 2008
TURNSTONE still turning over stones(sorry couldnt resist) in front of sailing club at 8.30pm tonight and im getting closer to that Hobby when what was almost certainly this species flew fast behind some trees, but couldnt be certain on views obtained
Mark Rigby said
Mon Jul 28 6:50 PM, 2008
Simon Warford wrote:
28/7/08 early am
TURNSTONE - Full S/p bird present on mud in front of sailing club 6.50-7.30am at least. LRP 2 Common Sand 1 Common Tern 6 incl 1 Juv still. Not much else.
Birds are on the move
Riggers he looked the business though didnt he
-- Edited by Simon Warford at 08:44, 2008-07-28
Looked like he was after business if you ask me!!
Ian Campbell said
Mon Jul 28 10:26 AM, 2008
Turnstone still present at 8.15, but could not find it at 8.45. Thanks for the call Warfy. Also present at the other end of the res. 1 adult and 2 juv Ringed Plover right next to 1 adult and 1 juv Little Ringed Plover giving excellent comparative views. In field below res at least 300 lapwing after which I lost count! Cheers Ian ps the Turnstone was a site tick for me so cheers once again Simon
Simon Warford said
Mon Jul 28 8:23 AM, 2008
28/7/08 early am
TURNSTONE - Full S/p bird present on mud in front of sailing club 6.50-7.30am at least. LRP 2 Common Sand 1 Common Tern 6 incl 1 Juv still. Not much else.
Birds are on the move
Riggers he looked the business though didnt he
-- Edited by Simon Warford at 08:44, 2008-07-28
Mark Rigby said
Sun Jul 27 6:40 PM, 2008
Very quiet this afternoon-plenty of dog walkers and a cyclist in a bright red and white lycra outfit scaring all the birds
3 Common Terns and Juv Warford
Ian Campbell said
Sun Jul 27 1:53 PM, 2008
Water Rail seen again this a.m. in same place on canal. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Sat Jul 26 10:51 AM, 2008
To add to Simons list this a.m. At Old Hall Farm 1 Little Owl, at canal near Crow Trees Farm 2 juv and 1 adult Little Grebe and on canal near Bennies 1 Water Rail. Cheers Ian and P Johnson Forgot to mention the Kingfisher at Withins Also forgot to mention 5 flyover Goosander -- Edited by Ian Campbell at 10:53, 2008-07-26
-- Edited by Ian Campbell at 14:02, 2008-07-26
Simon Warford said
Sat Jul 26 8:51 AM, 2008
26/7/08 early am
Pretty quiet
LRP 2 juv Oystercatcher 1 Common Tern 7 incl 1 Juv Male Pochard still on 3 Juv Grey Wags in stream still near car park Bullfinch 9+ juvs plus adults Little Grebe 1 Pied wags everywhere. Whitethroat 7+
Ian Campbell said
Fri Jul 25 11:47 AM, 2008
Sorry Simon, can't help you out with the Flycatcher, I spent 20 mins after you left searching for the bird but could not relocate it Cheers Ian
Simon Warford said
Fri Jul 25 11:16 AM, 2008
Couldnt quite believe my eyes this morning, what i can only describe as a juvenile Pied Flycatcher briefly sunning itself and did 1 fly catch in hedgrow above the dip near the pylon at 7.20 this morning. Quite elusive though in the breeze i only saw it again once before 8am in same hedge, seems abit early for a pied fly to be on the move?
-- Edited by Simon Warford at 11:17, 2008-07-25
Kane Brides said
Wed Jul 23 10:06 PM, 2008
Hi Ian,
If you send me your e-mail address to kane.brides''@''wwt.org.uk I will be able to forward your contact details onto the ringer of these birds, who would be able to provide you with more information.
Kane
-- Edited by Kane Brides at 22:08, 2008-07-23
Judith Smith said
Wed Jul 23 9:57 PM, 2008
Common Tern - This is a juvenile from Doffcocker this year, Ian.
Simon Johnson said
Wed Jul 23 10:08 AM, 2008
Elton 6- 7.45am must have just missed u Ian!
Highlight was a Hobby which flew over sailing club (and missed by Warfy who was in the creek and missed it..... my third this year and still and Elton tick for him....what a tarts tick!)
Only one Juv Ringed Plover and that flew off South. LRP 1 ad which only had one leg Redshank 2 Lapwing 273 in highland cow field Reed Bunt 20+ Greenfinch 32 Willow Warbler 20+ Chiffchaff 5 Common Tern 10 first thing inc 2 juvs
Ian Campbell said
Wed Jul 23 9:14 AM, 2008
7.45-8.00 a.m. 4 Common Tern incl 2 juv. One juv. was ringed; left leg a yellow ring above a metal one; right leg a red ring. One adult had a metal ring on the right leg. The other juv. I could not see if it was ringed. I presume the colour rings are to allow identification of the birds so does anyone know who I should report this to? Also 5 Ringed Plover(3 juv) 1 juv. Little Grebe 3 Oystercatcher Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Tue Jul 22 10:12 AM, 2008
8.00-9.00a.m. 7 Ringed Plover, incl 4 juv, in front of boathouse. 1 Shoveler, 6 Common Tern, 60-70 Swift, 40+ Sand and 5 House Martin. Still a large flock of Lapwing in field below res. Also at least 30 Pied Wagtail around the res. with many juveniles. Cheers Ian
Greenshank 2 in the creek (heard them calling before i even got to the water)
Dunlin 1
Ringed Plover 2 (1ad 1Juv)
LRP 1 Juv
Common Tern 4
Gadwall Eclipse bird early on in Creek.
In the Dip 2 Little Grebes, 2 Reed Warblers, Chiffchaff, 20+ LT Tits and 1 ad and 1 young Sparrowhawk.
For White Tailed Eagle re Common Tern
Golden Eagle re Kestrel
Red Throated Diver re Coot
Black Throated Diver re Black Headed Gull
Hen Harrier re ..........................................Elton Hobby
Bet you are really glad to be back!
Dunlin 2
Ringed Plover 2 (1ad 1juv)
LRP 1
Common Tern 2
In the Dip Kingfisher & Little Grebe on pool, GS Woodpecker and 15+ L T Tits.
Redshank
2 Ringed Plover(ad+juv)
Dunlin
2 Grey Wagtail
2 Common Tern
otherwise quiet.
Dunlin (ad + 2 Juv) and 2 Ringed Plover Still present
Oystercatcher west
Snipe
Lapwing 350+
Swift 19
House Martin 40
Sand Martin 70+
Swallow 50+
Greenfinch flock of 30 Crow tree farm
Goldfinch flock of 60 withins
Kingfisher
Little Owl
Spahawk
sedge warbler 7
3 Dunlin now joined the 2 Ringed Plover and 5 Common Terns were all on the boat house spit.
Green Sand - wader point
Ringed Plover 2 - boat house spit
Lapwing 336 - highland cattle field
Common Tern 3 adults
GCG 3 elton and pair with young withins
Swift 7 se
Sand Martin 30
Swallow 60+
Whitethroat 5 (3 creek, 1 withins, 1 benny's)
Sedge Warbler 2 (1 withins and 1 carrying food creek)
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler 18 dotted about
Goldfinch 23 withins
Kingfisher seen ay coney green on canal, withins beck and elton re
Water rail - coney green flashes
Riggers, dont be nicking any points! thats my job this weekend!
But I might do some trespassing over the weekend!
but dont tell Warfy.....oops!
-- Edited by Mark Rigby at 18:25, 2008-08-08
This is what happens when you let warfy AND Ian C go on holiday at the same time. Maybe the committee should organise a holiday rota next year?
Saying that, I can't believe that warfy hasn't lined up riggers for caretaking duty or is he too afraid of what riggers might turn up on his own patch???
2 reed bunting families
Juv black tern
2 common tern
Ringed plover. 4 in my camera frame , two on the water's edge and several on the spit
2 dunlin
g c grebe and 2 juv
1 snipe in fields with many lapwing
Little grebe with two chicks
curlew calling late evening.
Soaked to the skin :(
Steve
a fire engine turned up as well and I half expected to see Ian Mc come flying out and legging across the field
Juv. Black Tern still present, also 6 Ringed Plover(including juveniles) and 1 Little Ringed juv. although this could have also been a Ringed.
2 Summer plumage Dunlin.
On Withins the Great Crested Grebe pair have got 4 young.
Near Crow Trees Farm, in field with yellow container 3 Little Owl, one on top of the container, 2 on ground nearby.
On canal 2 juv. Little Grebe and the large Lapwing flock remains.
Off to Kos for 2 weeks, so Eltons bound to be mega whilst I'm away
Cheers Ian
1 BLACK TERN present and still there when I left, Simon Warford is sure Mondays bird was absent yesterday so is this a different bird?.
Also 7 Ringed Plover and 3 Common Tern.
Cheers Ian
No sign of Black Tern or Redstart.
Ringed Plover 4
Shoveler 5
Little Owl sunning itself at Old Hall Fm
In the Dip Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler, 20+ Long Tailed Tits, GS Woodpecker, 3 Blackcap and 4 Whitethroat.
Nice to meet you John.
It was a shame that the sailors and canoeists decided to all take advantage of the weather.
Possibly because they are competing for the same food source, midges on the lake?
In the past I've seen Rock Pipits being chased by Pied Wags at the coast, which were then chased by Starlings.
Thanks. Henry.
Cheers, John
Get in ??:confused
Get in
Info thanks to Simon Warford
Male REDSTART half way along Redstart hedge, 2 brief views but enough
Also 3 Ringed Plover, 200+ Sand Martin, 50ish Swallow, 32 House martin, 12 Swift, 6 Common Tern and 2 flyover Cormorant.
Kingfisher and 1 Little Owl below Withins and at least 330 Lapwing in the field below the res.
Cheers Ian
Dunlin 1
LRP 1 Juv
Ringed Plover 3 (2 Juvs)
Common Sand 1
Common Tern 7 (1 Juv)
and a Willow Tit, my first of the year and bang on time(August) and in the usual place of the Dip at 7.30 this morning.
2 Little Grebe, 5 Blackcap, 2 chiffchaff also in the Dip.
Grey Wags 5.
1 juv Little Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher, 3 Swift, 1 Kestrel, 6 Common Tern at Elton.
On Withins pair of Great Crested Grebe, one carrying at least 2 tiny young on its back.
In the Elton area 5 Little Owls, 2 of which were seen flying out of a yellow container in field near Crow Trees Farn, 2 near the Corran stud and 1 near Old Hall Farm.
Cheers Ian
.................................
Correction, the Kingfisher was yesterday!!!
-- Edited by Ian Campbell at 12:18, 2008-08-03
Common Tern 6
Ringed Plover 3
Greenfinch 40
Willow Warbler 20+
Little Grebe 3 (2 ad dip and Juv canal)
Sedge Warbler 3
Whitethroat 2
very quiet! and wet!
Also no sign of Turnstone
To add to Simons sightings;
1 Little Owl near Crow Trees Farm, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 1 Kestrel, 12 Swift and flock of Lapwing now at least 450 strong with around 100 Starling also amongst .
Cheers Ian
Shoveler 9 fem/imm
Ringed Plover 3 (2 Juvs)
LRP 2 (1 Juv)
Common Sand 1
Common Tern 5 adults
Grey Wag 3 Juvs still
No sign of Turnstone.
Dave
-- Edited by David Winnard at 14:27, 2008-07-30
TURNSTONE - Still present showing very well by the car park at 7am.
Dunlin 1
Ringed Plover 3 (2 Juvs)
LRP 2
Common Tern 9 (1 Juv).
Looked like he was after business if you ask me!!
Also present at the other end of the res.
1 adult and 2 juv Ringed Plover right next to 1 adult and 1 juv Little Ringed Plover giving excellent comparative views.
In field below res at least 300 lapwing after which I lost count!
Cheers Ian
ps the Turnstone was a site tick for me so cheers once again Simon
TURNSTONE - Full S/p bird present on mud in front of sailing club 6.50-7.30am at least.
LRP 2
Common Sand 1
Common Tern 6 incl 1 Juv still.
Not much else.
Birds are on the move
Riggers he looked the business though didnt he
-- Edited by Simon Warford at 08:44, 2008-07-28
3 Common Terns and Juv Warford
Cheers Ian
At Old Hall Farm 1 Little Owl, at canal near Crow Trees Farm 2 juv and 1 adult Little Grebe and on canal near Bennies 1 Water Rail.
Cheers Ian and P Johnson
Forgot to mention the Kingfisher at Withins
Also forgot to mention 5 flyover Goosander
-- Edited by Ian Campbell at 10:53, 2008-07-26
-- Edited by Ian Campbell at 14:02, 2008-07-26
Pretty quiet
LRP 2 juv
Oystercatcher 1
Common Tern 7 incl 1 Juv
Male Pochard still on
3 Juv Grey Wags in stream still near car park
Bullfinch 9+ juvs plus adults
Little Grebe 1
Pied wags everywhere.
Whitethroat 7+
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Simon Warford at 11:17, 2008-07-25
If you send me your e-mail address to kane.brides''@''wwt.org.uk I will be able to forward your contact details onto the ringer of these birds, who would be able to provide you with more information.
Kane
-- Edited by Kane Brides at 22:08, 2008-07-23
Highlight was a Hobby which flew over sailing club (and missed by Warfy who was in the creek and missed it..... my third this year and still and Elton tick for him....what a tarts tick!)
Only one Juv Ringed Plover and that flew off South.
LRP 1 ad which only had one leg
Redshank 2
Lapwing 273 in highland cow field
Reed Bunt 20+
Greenfinch 32
Willow Warbler 20+
Chiffchaff 5
Common Tern 10 first thing inc 2 juvs
4 Common Tern incl 2 juv.
One juv. was ringed; left leg a yellow ring above a metal one; right leg a red ring.
One adult had a metal ring on the right leg. The other juv. I could not see if it was ringed. I presume the colour rings are to allow identification of the birds so does anyone know who I should report this to?
Also 5 Ringed Plover(3 juv)
1 juv. Little Grebe
3 Oystercatcher
Cheers Ian
7 Ringed Plover, incl 4 juv, in front of boathouse. 1 Shoveler, 6 Common Tern, 60-70 Swift, 40+ Sand and 5 House Martin. Still a large flock of Lapwing in field below res. Also at least 30 Pied Wagtail around the res. with many juveniles.
Cheers Ian