Good news on Within's, Water level full, and overflow in use.
Thanks Derek.
Ian Campbell said
Mon Jul 6 10:40 AM, 2020
Highlights this a.m. 1 Green Sandpiper, 4 Dunlin, 1 Common Sandpiper and 3 Little Ringed Plover. Cheers Ian
Roger Halsey said
Sun Jul 5 12:35 PM, 2020
Also 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Oystercatcher, 1 Kingfisher on the Withins outflow and 1 Water Rail again singing along the canal.
Ian Campbell said
Sun Jul 5 11:44 AM, 2020
Highlights from this a.m. with Steven, 1 Little Egret, 7 Little Ringed Plover and 1 Lesser Whitethroat (heard only) along the canal. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Sat Jul 4 11:28 AM, 2020
Highlights on a wet a.m. 1 Mediterranean Gull, 1 Greenshank (heard only), 1 Redshank (heard only),2 Little Ringed Plover and 3 Common Sandpiper. Cheers Ian
Roger Halsey said
Fri Jul 3 5:28 PM, 2020
Highlights from a quick afternoon circuit, largely in the rain:
4 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Redshank, 1 Oystercatcher and 1 Common Sandpiper.
1 Common Tern.
1 Water Rail singing near the canal .
And finally just as I was leaving, an adult Peregrine had a half hearted attempt at the birds in front of the sailing club before heading off south.
Richard Thew said
Fri Jul 3 9:34 AM, 2020
Finally, I have managed to get out.... just another 2 weeks to go of my current new working routine.
Highlights include:
Lesser whitethroat Sedge warbler Willow warbler Swallow Swift Sand martin House martin Common sandpiper x2 Redshank Little ringed plover ×7 Oystercatcher Mediterranean gull
The unfortunately rain dampened down the rest of my walk-about.
Ta!
Simon Johnson said
Thu Jul 2 9:17 PM, 2020
This evening up to 8pm
17 common scoter still present Redshank 10 Little Ringed Plover Common Sand piper Ad Mediterranean Gull 1+ Siskin over
17 Common Scoter. (10F, 7M). 3 Kestrel. 4 Little Ringed Plover. 2 Common Sandpiper. 5 Blackcap. ( 1F, 4M). 1 Bullfinch. (1M). 11 Whitethroat. 1 Lesser Whitethroat. 2 Willow Warbler. 2 Chiffchaff. 40+ Goldfinch. 7 Greenfinch. 6 Chaffinch. 7 Sedge Warbler.( 2 juv). 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker. 1 Pheasant. (1M). 1 Common Tern. 7 Lesser Black Backed Gull. 1 Common Gull. 56 Black Headed Gull. (22 juv). 1 Herring Gull. 1 Cormorant. 4 Great Crested Grebe. 55 Coot. 2 Tufted Duck. 114 Canada Goose. (28 juv). 120+ Sand Martin. 7 House Martin. 28 Swallow. 50+ Swift. 32 Pied Wagtail. ( 18 juv). 80+ Starling. 2 Grey Heron. 1 Grey Wagtail. 1 Oystercatcher. 13 Mute Swan. ( Swan family on canal down to 5 Cygnets).
Thanks Derek.
Simon Warford said
Thu Jul 2 9:14 AM, 2020
This morning with Ian Campbell. 17 Common Scoters (7 drakes) on the reservoir also 2 Shoveler, 5 Common Sandpiper, 8 Little Ringed Plovers, 1 Redshank and 9 Curlew flew west.
Also this morning 3 Lesser Whitethroats around the canal and the Goyt and good to see at least 6 newly fledged Sedge Warblers being fed by adults.
Yesterday the first summer Mediterranean Gull (with string attached to its leg) was present again flying around.
Ian Campbell said
Wed Jul 1 11:29 AM, 2020
This a.m. highlights included, 4 Common Sandpiper near wader point, a Kingfisher on the river and an Oystercatcher on factory roof by the river. Cheers Ian
Early a.m. highlights, 2 Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Tern. Cheers Ian
Simon Johnson said
Wed Jun 24 1:43 PM, 2020
Early morning
3 Mediterranean Gulls (2 ads at crow trees and a 1st summer at withins) 2 Siskin over Hobby NE 13 Lapwing SE Lesser Whitethroat
Richard Thew said
Tue Jun 23 10:07 AM, 2020
I was more pressed for time this morning but still managed......
Swift Swallow Sand martin Whitethroat Lesser whitethroat and in song again, possibly 2 individuals a stones throw from each other) Sedge warbler Chiffchaff Pheasant Linnet heard flying over Common tern heard over the canal Mediterranean gull near Crow trees Common sandpiper x2
Swift Swallow Sand martins (many landing on the path of the wall side of reservoir, quite a sight) Common tern Willow warbler Whitethroat Lesser whitethroat (posing in the sun) Sedge warbler Oystercatcher Lapwing
710 Swift south 12 Siskin Gadwall with 7 ducklings - not sure if this is a second brood Hobby 5 Buzzard Possible Red Kite flew south over Whitefield Common Sandpiper Ad Mediterranean Gull
Derek Richardson said
Sat Jun 20 11:13 PM, 2020
07.30am - 12.30 pm. Clear, then cloudy,still. 09c -14c.
54 Species including:
1 Peregrine.(M). 1 Green Woodpecker. ( Heard only, Like SJ post, around the Irwell towards St.Gabriels). 3 Kestrel. 2 Treecreeper. 1 Pheasant.(M). 1 Kingfisher. (Irwell). 6 Oystercatcher. 3 Common Tern. 4 Swift. 32 Swallow. 50+ Sand Martin. 2 House Martin. 45 Black Headed Gull. (15 juv). 6 Lesser Black Backed Gull. 2 Herring Gull. 3 Cormorant. 7 Whitethroat. 5 Sedge Warbler. 4 Willow Warbler. 1 Chiffchaff. 20+ Goldfinch. 5 Song Thrush. 3 Mistle Thrush. 2 Great Crested Grebe. 70+ Canada Goose. 16 Mute Swan. 4 Grey Heron. 11 Pied Wagtail.
Thanks Derek.
Ian Campbell said
Sat Jun 20 11:40 AM, 2020
Highlights from this a.m. Gadwall with 6 small ducklings, 3 Oystercatcger and 2 Common Tern also. Cheers Ian
Simon Johnson said
Fri Jun 19 12:42 PM, 2020
Sightings from this morning
Curlew flew south Green Woodpecker calling from up river of Bennies Mediterranean Gull (ad) in front of sailing club 7 Oystercatcher flew over plus a further one was near the river Raven Lesser Whitethroat singing 36 Swift east Gadwall female now down to 2 young from yesterday
Richard Thew said
Fri Jun 19 10:35 AM, 2020
I have a new work routine, so I'm struggling to adapt at the moment, so my daily visits are not as often at the moment.
Anyway, this morning highlights include:
Swift Swallow Sand martin Willow warbler Sedge warbler Blackcap Whitethroat Lesser whitethroat family (one posed for a picture) Great spotted woodpecker Oystercatcher x7 Common sandpiper on Withins Lapwings with Juveniles Common tern Plenty of Juvenile Black headed gulls around now
My favourite moment was a juvenile Sedge warbler (1 of 3) being fed by its parents, surprisingly in the open on the reeds of the canal.
Ta!
Roger Halsey said
Thu Jun 18 12:00 PM, 2020
Limited highlights from a wet morning circuit:
1 adult summer Mediterranean Gull on the field by Crow Trees Farm.
3 Common Tern.
2 Oystercatcher.
Good numbers of Swift and Sand Martin.
Simon Johnson said
Wed Jun 17 8:03 PM, 2020
This evening of note
Gadwall and 9 small ducklings 2 oystercatcher 2 Common Tern
Highlight was a single Ringed Plover, also 2 Common Tern and 2 Oystercatcher. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Mon Jun 15 9:14 AM, 2020
A quieter morning but with still a few noteworthy moments.....
Swallow Swift Sand martins Willow warbler Whitethroat Blackcap Sedge warbler Grey wagtail Oystercatcher Common tern Juvenile Kingfisher around Old Hall marsh
It's just south of Elton Reservoir, two minutes' walk (five minutes if it's been raining all Winter and the path's been mushed up). At the far end of Elton Reservoir opposite the sailing club there's a path that eventually becomes St. Andrews Road. Follow this and about fifty yards down it branches, the path to your left walks down to Withins. If you follow the path past Withins Reservoir the next stretch can be very rich in warblers.
fredford said
Sun Jun 14 2:34 PM, 2020
Where is Withins , please ?
Mike Passant said
Sun Jun 14 2:06 PM, 2020
Great news if Withins can be saved, so thanks to all whove got involved. I can still remember the thrill of discovery over fifty years ago as a novice birder finding among other species my very first grasshopper warbler close by. I still feel a strong emotional attachment to Elton and generally try to visit on the increasingly rare occasions Im able to get down there.
Best Wishes,
Mike P.
Ian Campbell said
Sun Jun 14 9:25 AM, 2020
This a.m. 1 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Tern and 3 Oystercatchers. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Sat Jun 13 11:06 AM, 2020
Highlights this morning.......
Swift Swallow Sand martins Willow warbler Sedge warbler Whitethroat Blackcap (though mostly singing well hidden in shrubs) Oystercatcher x6 Goosander female Common terns
On Thursday, I'm 90% sure I saw a Hobby cirling over, not 100% as it was shiloetted and it's been several years since my last sighting and I'm a little rusty because of. Tried to get a picture but wouldn't focus! It would be another Elton first for me......
Thanks for the Withins update Derek.
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Saturday 13th of June 2020 11:28:55 AM
Good news on Within's , with the help of local birders, fishermen and walkers, plus the council leaders, police, and local MP, all getting involved, The farmers refused permission to contactors using their land, the owner was notified by council and MP no fish were being netted .Within's is slowly filling up and fencing & gate are all secure. Well done to all involved.
Thanks Derek .
Simon Warford said
Fri Jun 12 10:41 AM, 2020
Early morning with Simon Johnson, collecting more valuable records for GMEU. 2 Hobbies hunting the area including a first summer bird chasing Sand Martins over the reservoir. Lesser Whitethroat carrying food, several fledged Willow Warblers and 2 Common Terns.
Richard Thew said
Thu Jun 11 11:12 AM, 2020
A quiet morning with a few highlights still.....
Swift Swallow Sand martins Common tern Chiffchaff Whitethroat Sedge warbler Willow warblers singing breifly but seemed to be more secretive about it now. Pheasant Oystercatcher
Sad to see the Withins water dropped, but it couldn't have happened at a worst time during the breeding season!
Ta!
Simon Warford said
Wed Jun 10 12:44 PM, 2020
Female type Redstart in Elton Goyt this morning, also Grasshopper Warbler still and over 100 Starlings around the Goyt area. 3 Common Terns on the reservoir.
On an Angry and sad note, Within's Water, has been given the go ahead to be land filled . Draining has started and the fish are being netted 10 June. Disaster for the birds and nature that rely on there.
Thanks Derek.
Dennis atherton said
Tue Jun 9 8:50 PM, 2020
Lovely to get to see these 3 Little terns fishing today
I could only find one Little Tern at 19.00 hrs, sat on No3 buoy for at least 20 mins. I was scanning rest of the res and when I returned to the buoy it had vanished at roughly 19.30 hrs ... could not re-locate up to 20.00 hrs.
Roger.
Simon Warford said
Tue Jun 9 7:44 PM, 2020
Good find guys. Could well be the largest single group ever recorded at Elton. All 3 Little Terns still present early evening showing very well catching plenty of small fish.
Started this morning with my usual rounds, highlights include:
Pheasant Sedge warbler Willow warbler Whitethroat Blackcap singing Reed warbler heard only Swallow Swift Sand martin Common tern x3 A very distant and passing peregrine Oystercatcher Lapwing Several juvenile Black headed gulls now present but at this time, no little terns
I popped round to Moses Gate to check on things there, nothing interesting to report.....
Luckily I had a spare hour this afternoon when I got reports of little tern. Unbelievable that this is the 4th Elton first for me this year after nothing new on my local patch for a while, and this certainly is compensation for me not able to travel anywhere beyond my locality because of the virus restrictions .....
1. Red kite 2. Wood sandpiper 3. Sanderling 4. Little tern
Highlight was three little terns on the shoreline by the creek, moving from one side to the other when disturbed by people or dogs. (Strangely, they didn't mind landing close to people so long as they were sat down and didn't move around).
53 Species including:
2 Lesser Whitethroat.
1 Kingfisher.
1 Skylark.
4 Kestrel.
1 Pheasant (M).
1 Lapwing.
1 Little Ringed Plover.
1 Common Sandpiper.
17 Swift.
5 House Martin.
120+ Sand Martin.
23 Swallow.
50 + Starling.
100+ Wood Pigeon.
50+ Goldfinch.
4 Reed Bunting.
2 Sedge Warbler.
1 Mistle Thrush.
1 Chiffchaff.
2 Grey Heron.
120+ Canada Goose.
90+ Black Headed Gull.
2 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
18 Mute Swan.
Good news on Within's, Water level full, and overflow in use.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Also 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Oystercatcher, 1 Kingfisher on the Withins outflow and 1 Water Rail again singing along the canal.
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Highlights from a quick afternoon circuit, largely in the rain:
4 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Redshank, 1 Oystercatcher and 1 Common Sandpiper.
1 Common Tern.
1 Water Rail singing near the canal .
And finally just as I was leaving, an adult Peregrine had a half hearted attempt at the birds in front of the sailing club before heading off south.
Highlights include:
Lesser whitethroat
Sedge warbler
Willow warbler
Swallow
Swift
Sand martin
House martin
Common sandpiper x2
Redshank
Little ringed plover ×7
Oystercatcher
Mediterranean gull
The unfortunately rain dampened down the rest of my walk-about.
Ta!
17 common scoter still present
Redshank
10 Little Ringed Plover
Common Sand piper
Ad Mediterranean Gull
1+ Siskin over
54 Species including:
17 Common Scoter. (10F, 7M).
3 Kestrel.
4 Little Ringed Plover.
2 Common Sandpiper.
5 Blackcap. ( 1F, 4M).
1 Bullfinch. (1M).
11 Whitethroat.
1 Lesser Whitethroat.
2 Willow Warbler.
2 Chiffchaff.
40+ Goldfinch.
7 Greenfinch.
6 Chaffinch.
7 Sedge Warbler.( 2 juv).
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
1 Pheasant. (1M).
1 Common Tern.
7 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
1 Common Gull.
56 Black Headed Gull. (22 juv).
1 Herring Gull.
1 Cormorant.
4 Great Crested Grebe.
55 Coot.
2 Tufted Duck.
114 Canada Goose. (28 juv).
120+ Sand Martin.
7 House Martin.
28 Swallow.
50+ Swift.
32 Pied Wagtail. ( 18 juv).
80+ Starling.
2 Grey Heron.
1 Grey Wagtail.
1 Oystercatcher.
13 Mute Swan. ( Swan family on canal down to 5 Cygnets).
Thanks Derek.
Yesterday the first summer Mediterranean Gull (with string attached to its leg) was present again flying around.
Cheers Ian
45 Species Including:
3 Kestrel.
1 Ringed Plover.
1 Nuthatch.
1 Grey Wagtail.
1 Common Tern.
2 Oystercatcher.
4 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
35 Black Headed Gull.
1 Herring Gull.
250+ Sand Martin.
1 House Martin.
47 Swift.
33 Swallow.
22 Pied Wagtail.
6 Song Thrush.
30+ Goldfinch.
7 Greenfinch.
8 Chaffinch.
40+ Starling.
120+ Canada Goose.
2 Reed Bunting.
3 Chiffchaff.
1 Whitethroat.
1 Willow Warbler.
1 Sedge Warbler.
14 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.
57 Species including:
1 Hobby.
1 Kingfisher.
3 Kestrel.
7 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
3 Herring Gull.
1 Common Gull.
2 Common Tern.
1 Mediterranean Gull.
55 Black Headed Gull. (22juv).
1 Oystercatcher.
120 Canada Goose.
2 Treecreeper.
1 Nuthatch.
2 Blackcap. (1M, 1F).
17 Whitethroat. (7 juv).
3 Willow Warbler.
7 Sedge Warbler.
3 Chiffchaff.
6 Reed Bunting.
1 Jay.
27 Blackbird.
1 Mistle Thrush.
5 Song Thrush.
15 Chaffinch.
47 Goldfinch
2 Bullfinch. (2M).
8 Greenfinch.
40+ Sand Martin.
1 House Martin.
6 Swift.
28 Swallow.
16 Mute Swan
2 Grey Wagtail.
1 Grey Heron.
25 Pied Wagtail (11 Juv).
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
3 Mediterranean Gulls (2 ads at crow trees and a 1st summer at withins)
2 Siskin over
Hobby NE
13 Lapwing SE
Lesser Whitethroat
Swift
Swallow
Sand martin
Whitethroat
Lesser whitethroat and in song again, possibly 2 individuals a stones throw from each other)
Sedge warbler
Chiffchaff
Pheasant
Linnet heard flying over
Common tern heard over the canal
Mediterranean gull near Crow trees
Common sandpiper x2
Ta!
53 Species including:
1 Lesser Whitethroat.
1 Raven.
1 Buzzard.
1 Sparrowhawk.
3 Kestrel.
16 Whitethroat.
6 Sedge Warbler.
2 Chiffchaff.
5 Willow Warbler.
11 Reed Bunting.
150+ Sand Martin.
36 Swallow.
2 House Martin.
4 Swift.
58 Lapwing.
1 Pheasant. (M).
3 Common Tern.
1 Common Gull.
7 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
53 Black Headed Gull.
1 Oystercatcher.
7 Gadwall.
16 Pied Wagtail.
3 Song Thrush.
2 Mistle Thrush.
23 Blackbird.
40+ Goldfinch
16 Mute Swan.
2 Grey Heron.
2 Grey Wagtail.
Thanks Derek.
Highlights include......
Swift
Swallow
Sand martins (many landing on the path of the wall side of reservoir, quite a sight)
Common tern
Willow warbler
Whitethroat
Lesser whitethroat (posing in the sun)
Sedge warbler
Oystercatcher
Lapwing
Ta!
Early afternoon
710 Swift south
12 Siskin
Gadwall with 7 ducklings - not sure if this is a second brood
Hobby
5 Buzzard
Possible Red Kite flew south over Whitefield
Common Sandpiper
Ad Mediterranean Gull
54 Species including:
1 Peregrine.(M).
1 Green Woodpecker. ( Heard only, Like SJ post, around the Irwell towards St.Gabriels).
3 Kestrel.
2 Treecreeper.
1 Pheasant.(M).
1 Kingfisher. (Irwell).
6 Oystercatcher.
3 Common Tern.
4 Swift.
32 Swallow.
50+ Sand Martin.
2 House Martin.
45 Black Headed Gull. (15 juv).
6 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
2 Herring Gull.
3 Cormorant.
7 Whitethroat.
5 Sedge Warbler.
4 Willow Warbler.
1 Chiffchaff.
20+ Goldfinch.
5 Song Thrush.
3 Mistle Thrush.
2 Great Crested Grebe.
70+ Canada Goose.
16 Mute Swan.
4 Grey Heron.
11 Pied Wagtail.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Curlew flew south
Green Woodpecker calling from up river of Bennies
Mediterranean Gull (ad) in front of sailing club
7 Oystercatcher flew over plus a further one was near the river
Raven
Lesser Whitethroat singing
36 Swift east
Gadwall female now down to 2 young from yesterday
Anyway, this morning highlights include:
Swift
Swallow
Sand martin
Willow warbler
Sedge warbler
Blackcap
Whitethroat
Lesser whitethroat family (one posed for a picture)
Great spotted woodpecker
Oystercatcher x7
Common sandpiper on Withins
Lapwings with Juveniles
Common tern
Plenty of Juvenile Black headed gulls around now
My favourite moment was a juvenile Sedge warbler (1 of 3) being fed by its parents, surprisingly in the open on the reeds of the canal.
Ta!
Limited highlights from a wet morning circuit:
1 adult summer Mediterranean Gull on the field by Crow Trees Farm.
3 Common Tern.
2 Oystercatcher.
Good numbers of Swift and Sand Martin.
Gadwall and 9 small ducklings
2 oystercatcher
2 Common Tern
54 Species including:
1 Raven.
6 Kestrel.
5 Oystercatcher.
3 Common Tern.
75 Lapwing.
200+ Sand Martin.
24 Swallow.
4 Swift.
4 Willow Warbler.
5 Whitethroat.
5 Sedge Warbler.
12 Reed Bunting.
4 Chiffchaff.
12 Greenfinch.
130+ Starling.
46 Coot.
80+ Canada Goose.
17 Mute Swan.
1 Grey Heron.
2 Great Crested Grebe.
5 Tufted Duck.
32 Blackbird.
2 Mistle Thrush.
5 Song Thrush.
16 Pied Wagtail.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Swallow
Swift
Sand martins
Willow warbler
Whitethroat
Blackcap
Sedge warbler
Grey wagtail
Oystercatcher
Common tern
Juvenile Kingfisher around Old Hall marsh
Ta!
53 Species including:
2 Reed Warbler.
8 Long Tailed Tit. (Family with 6juv).
1 Grasshopper Warbler.
1 Kingfisher.
3 Ringed Plover.
1 Buzzard.
6 Kestrel.
3 Oystercatcher.
4 Whitethroat.
14 Reed Bunting.
3 Sedge Warbler.
2 Willow Warbler.
1 Blackcap.
4 Chiffchaff.
13 Chaffinch.
9 Greenfinch.
11 Swift.
32 Swallow.
120+ Sand Martin. (80+ building new colony on Irwell sandbank).
1 House Martin.
29 Blackbird.
2 Mistle Thrush.
5 Song Thrush.
60+ Jackdaw.
3 Pied Wagtail.
230+ Starling (2 Flocks feeding including 50+ juv).
70+ Canada Goose. (27 juv).
16 Mute Swan. (12 juv)
1 Heron.
Thanks Derek.
https://www.manchesterbirding.com/uploads/9/7/5/1/97513866/eltonreservoir.pdf
Great news if Withins can be saved, so thanks to all whove got involved. I can still remember the thrill of discovery over fifty years ago as a novice birder finding among other species my very first grasshopper warbler close by. I still feel a strong emotional attachment to Elton and generally try to visit on the increasingly rare occasions Im able to get down there.
Best Wishes,
Mike P.
Cheers Ian
Swift
Swallow
Sand martins
Willow warbler
Sedge warbler
Whitethroat
Blackcap (though mostly singing well hidden in shrubs)
Oystercatcher x6
Goosander female
Common terns
On Thursday, I'm 90% sure I saw a Hobby cirling over, not 100% as it was shiloetted and it's been several years since my last sighting and I'm a little rusty because of. Tried to get a picture but wouldn't focus! It would be another Elton first for me......
Thanks for the Withins update Derek.
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Saturday 13th of June 2020 11:28:55 AM
48 Species including:
4 Nuthatch. (2 juvenile). My first juv Nuthatch at Elton.
2 Treecreeper.
2 Common Tern.
5 Kestrel.
1 Cormorant.
3 Oystercatcher.
2 Chiffchaff.
3 Willow Warbler.
4 Sedge Warbler.
1 Blackcap.
9 Whitethroat.
6 Song Thrush.
1 Mistle Thrush.
45 Sand Martin.
1 Jay.
7 Swift.
27 Swallow.
100+ Starling. (30+ juv).
17 Mute Swan.
1 Pheasant. (M).
13 Greenfinch.
Good news on Within's , with the help of local birders, fishermen and walkers, plus the council leaders, police, and local MP, all getting involved, The farmers refused permission to contactors using their land, the owner was notified by council and MP no fish were being netted .Within's is slowly filling up and fencing & gate are all secure. Well done to all involved.
Thanks Derek .
Swift
Swallow
Sand martins
Common tern
Chiffchaff
Whitethroat
Sedge warbler
Willow warblers singing breifly but seemed to be more secretive about it now.
Pheasant
Oystercatcher
Sad to see the Withins water dropped, but it couldn't have happened at a worst time during the breeding season!
Ta!
48 Species including:
2 Reed Warbler.
4 Ringed Plover.
77 Lapwing.
2 Kestrel.
3 Oystercatcher.
15 Long Tailed Tit. (4juv ).
34 Swallow.
4 House Martin.
7 Sand Martin.
9 Swift.
12 Reed Bunting.
3 Sedge Warbler.
2 Whitethroat.
4 Willow Warbler.
130+ Starling.
110+ Wood Pigeon.
6 Collared Dove.
10 Chaffinch
7 Greenfinch.
2 Bullfinch.( 1M, 1F).
15 Goldfinch.
3 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
60+ Black Headed Gull. (7juv).
2 Skylark.
2 Grey Wagtail.
2 Grey Heron.
8 Pied Wagtail.
2 Pheasant. (M).
4 Common Tern.
16 Mute Swan.
9 Tufted Duck.
On an Angry and sad note, Within's Water, has been given the go ahead to be land filled . Draining has started and the fish are being netted 10 June. Disaster for the birds and nature that rely on there.
Thanks Derek.
Lovely to get to see these 3 Little terns fishing today
Couldn't resist a visit to see the 3 Little Tern this afternoon.
Cracking find and my first in GM
A few images including one of a Black Headed Gull photo bombing.
I could only find one Little Tern at 19.00 hrs, sat on No3 buoy for at least 20 mins.
I was scanning rest of the res and when I returned to the buoy it had vanished at roughly 19.30 hrs ... could not re-locate up to 20.00 hrs.
Roger.
Started this morning with my usual rounds, highlights include:
Pheasant
Sedge warbler
Willow warbler
Whitethroat
Blackcap singing
Reed warbler heard only
Swallow
Swift
Sand martin
Common tern x3
A very distant and passing peregrine
Oystercatcher
Lapwing
Several juvenile Black headed gulls now present but at this time, no little terns
I popped round to Moses Gate to check on things there, nothing interesting to report.....
Luckily I had a spare hour this afternoon when I got reports of little tern. Unbelievable that this is the 4th Elton first for me this year after nothing new on my local patch for a while, and this certainly is compensation for me not able to travel anywhere beyond my locality because of the virus restrictions .....
1. Red kite
2. Wood sandpiper
3. Sanderling
4. Little tern
Ta!
Afternoon stroll 1:20 2:40
Highlight was three little terns on the shoreline by the creek, moving from one side to the other when disturbed by people or dogs. (Strangely, they didn't mind landing close to people so long as they were sat down and didn't move around).
This a.m. before heading to Audenshaw to see the Spoonbills, 4 Oystercatcher and 4 Common Tern.
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Tuesday 9th of June 2020 01:23:08 PM