Sorry; still cannot edit my posts as i forgot to add - gadwall and grey wagtail. The redstart didnt show for me either. Ta!
Richard Thew said
Tue Aug 6 10:21 AM, 2019
A short walk this morning produced fantastic views of a water rail sunning itself and preening, lapwings, 4 common terns passing through and the mother tufted duck of the chick is taking her son/daughter on another tour of the reservoir. And a possible brief glimpse of a Linnet. Ta!
This a.m. with Malcolm, on the res. 1 Goosander, 2 Common Tern, 24 Lapwing over. Near Crow Trees 2 Redstart in hedge near bridge over stream. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Sun Aug 4 2:24 PM, 2019
...... and 3 common terns, 5 snipes (flused by cattle), Tufted duck and chick in usual spot still and lapwings calling. Boy did it feel humid this afternoon!!!
Roger Halsey said
Sun Aug 4 1:09 PM, 2019
And a splendid adult male Redstart in the usual hedge. Also Goosander on Withins, Kingfisher and a Sparrowhawk over.
Ian Campbell said
Sun Aug 4 11:58 AM, 2019
This a.m. juv. Redstart in usual hedge and a male in Elton Goyt (well found by Steven). Cheers Ian
Derek Richardson said
Sat Aug 3 4:58 PM, 2019
08.45am - 11.45am. Clear, still, 14c -19c.
41 Species Including:
1 Hobby.(Pylon after Creek). 2 Kingfisher. 3 Goosander. (3F). 1 Common Tern. 1 Great Black Backed Gull. 4 Lesser Black Backed Gull. 2 Herring Gull. 13 Great Crested Grebe. 70+ Canada Goose. 31 Collared Dove. 2 Cormorant. 1 Sedge Warbler. 2 Willow Warbler. 80+ Goldfinch. 3 Grey Heron. 4 Grey Wagtail.(2juv). 2 Mute Swan. 3 Song Thrush. 70+ Starling. 30+ Swallow.
Thanks Derek.
Ian Campbell said
Sat Aug 3 10:19 AM, 2019
This a.m. on the res. 2 Common Tern and 1 Kingfisher. Male Redstart again at usual place and the Water rail was again showing really well on the canal by bridge 19. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Fri Aug 2 11:27 AM, 2019
No sign of Redstart this a.m. but excellent views of Water Rail by bridge 19 on canal. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Fri Aug 2 10:41 AM, 2019
Not a great deal to report.
3 linnets this time,
1 common tern,
Tufted duck and chick in usual place,
I walked through the area for the redstart but unfortunately I wasn't able to look for him. Ta!
Richard Thew said
Thu Aug 1 4:10 PM, 2019
Thanks Ian, at least we tried! I have only managed a quick look around today and that produced: 2 linnets, a glimpse of a water rail, and a kingfisher that was perched on the canal wall. Ta!
Ian Campbell said
Thu Aug 1 12:21 PM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm and Howard, 1 Little Egret (briefly), 1 Little Grebe, 2 Common Tern and the Tufted Duck still has it's single youngster. Male Redstart in usual place. Sorry Richard but no sign of your tablet. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Wed Jul 31 2:18 PM, 2019
I've had a good morning but in my panic when it rained, I accidentally dropped my samsung galaxy tablet. So if anyone hears one has been found, please post it here. It was lost by old hall farm. It is security protected so it won't be of use to anyone but this means I cannot edit my posts nor check for private messages. (I can only post via a basic mobile site) There is no personal information on it thankfully. Ta!
Steven Higginbottom said
Wed Jul 31 10:25 AM, 2019
06:45-10:10am with Ian C & Malcolm. Highlights. 1 Drake Common Scoter. 1 Arctic Tern. 2 Common Tern. 2 Dunlin record shot attached. 1 Oystercatcher. 1 Little Grebe. 3 Kingfishers 1 Redstart male in hedge from bridge at Crowtrees. 3 Swift.
3 common scoters this morning. Also noteworthy was a family of sedge warblers along the canal with 3 youngsters being fed. A grey wagtail was there too, plus a gadwall and 2 linnets. Also I'm very certain a spotted flycatcher was calling briefly between the Creek and wader point but was inaccessible to check due to the dense shrubs at the back where I heard it call from. Also I hope you'll forgive me but I forgot to mention yesterday a male pheasant from the canal area and a large flock of 125+ goldfinches around the back. While I'm typing this, the two common terns have just returned. Ta!
Richard Thew said
Tue Jul 30 12:08 PM, 2019
I had a free morning today - yahay!!!!
My morning contribution was:
2 common terns 2 snipes on old Hall marsh, - they had an argument with each other. Sedge warbler still showing well Willow warbler singing The tufted duck with chick was down in front of the sailing club.
Ta!
Ian Campbell said
Tue Jul 30 10:59 AM, 2019
Disappointing after the last 2 days, just 1 Common Tern and a Garden Warbler at the entrance to the Creek of note. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Mon Jul 29 4:38 PM, 2019
After my afternoon scout, I can add:
Snipe (which had a bit of a dispute with a moorhen) Juvenile Sedge warblers (they were showing quite well too!) Linnet calling overhead Lapwings still
To this mornings list.
I will also mention,
2 common terns, which one gave "a gift" to the other and wouldn't let go. So both ended up in a kind of a fight over it! I was surprised to still find a common sandpiper about and he was often going onto the wall around Capsticks since there is barely any shoreline left.. A very large pike was around the area of the tufted duck and chick - that will explain where the other 5 chicks went and I'm hoping the remaining one will continue to avoid it!
Ta!
Ian Campbell said
Mon Jul 29 10:08 AM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm, the Common Scoter departed W at 7.30, 11 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Tern, 1 Gadwall and 1 Kingfisher also on the res. 1 male Redstart at usual location in hedge by bridge over stream near Crow Trees. Cheers Ian
Steven Higginbottom said
Mon Jul 29 6:38 AM, 2019
Quick check on way to work 0600-06:20am 1 Redshank. 3 Common Sandpipers. Waders flying around looking for somewhere to land as shoreline has gone with the heavy rain. 1 Common Tern. 1 Kingfisher. 11 Swifts. Tufted duck still has 1 Chick. Due to the water level rising a coots nest has now been submerged under the water.
Cheers Steven
06:35am 9 Common Scoter flew in . just as I was about to leave whilst talking to Ian c
-- Edited by Steven Higginbottom on Monday 29th of July 2019 06:56:42 AM
Adrian Dancy said
Mon Jul 29 12:49 AM, 2019
Perhaps lacking the glamour of recent posts I still regard breeding tufted duck as noteworthy. These images were taken on 17th July ...I do hope both these chicks are alive.
Incredible morning at Elton from around 9am with Steve H and Ian C
207+ Common Scoter with 5 males on the res and further flocks flying over which consisted of 37 circling the res at 9am another 40+ went west at 9:05 before the 37 went SW then 120+ SW at 9:35 and lastly 5 South at 11:15
55 Common Sandpiper built up over the morning and all bar 1 moved off with one flock of 30 gaining height and moving off! Never seen anything like it!
Other birds passing through included 2 Curlew south 4 Dunlin Sanderling Greenshank 23 Common Tern 3 Arctic Tern Hobby 521 Swift 5 Gadwall
A great day there at Elton and I think a few of your Scoter popped in at Pennington Flash to see me also :)
Richard Thew said
Sun Jul 28 7:09 PM, 2019
David Walsh wrote: Whilst those comments are undoubtedly true, I would argue that those three individuals from Simons post do increase their chances of unusual sightings, or spectacular numbers, by the sheer regularity of visits, and number of hours expended. They are three of many observers who are out regularly, in all weathers, and it is neither coincidence nor good fortune that the same names turn up the unusual and spectacular.
I think possibly you may have got the wrong end of the stick here David when you say "I would argue that", as I do sometimes have trouble with my "wording" and putting things across in a correct clear manner and my appologies if I've given this impression.
I was largly commenting about "mass migration" in general and whilst timing for any field trips away from Elton (usually around the coast) is vital with weather and wind etc, peak of any mass migration moments can still be missed - I know. But for regulars in local areas like Simon and others, (as you rightly pointed out) they obviously greatly increase their likelihood of coming across experiences like this and this is what I was praising them for - being out there as usual to find that something special! - to experience the wonders of nature!
I myself am a local regular at Elton but I don't always post my wonderings depending on if there's anything worth adding to the sightings and on certain days it's impossible to get out at certain times that I would like.
I hope this helps clear any misunderstandings.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Sunday 28th of July 2019 07:14:02 PM
David Walsh said
Sun Jul 28 5:11 PM, 2019
Richard Thew wrote:
you have to be in the right place at the right time. I've never yet had that level of luck
Whilst those comments are undoubtedly true, I would argue that those three individuals from Simons post do increase their chances of unusual sightings, or spectacular numbers, by the sheer regularity of visits, and number of hours expended. They are three of many observers who are out regularly, in all weathers, and it is neither coincidence nor good fortune that the same names turn up the unusual and spectacular.
Simon Johnson said
Sun Jul 28 4:33 PM, 2019
There was actually 65 Common Sandpipers at Elton today as undercounted the flock flying round (according to the photos)
Steven Higginbottom said
Sun Jul 28 3:54 PM, 2019
Impressive sight this morning 28th July of the Common Scoters and the 55 Common Sandpipers . I was able to take some record shots Attached.
Pity it wasn't possible for me to get out this morning, still, very quiet compared with now with:
Best highlights were:
5 common scoters, but these were flushed by the boats and took off and vanished.
Also noteworthy this afternoon:
The 3 usual common terns still about Lapwing Blackcap Willow warbler Willow tit calling Kingfisher, flew across a field before reaching the reservoir which felt strange as it's not often one sees a kingfisher away from water!
The only "spotted" species this time was a great spotted woodpecker.
Ta!
To add a comment for from simons post, I've always found "mass migration" movements in general, fascinating, but you have to be in the right place at the right time for general special trips away from the locality for experiences for that, I've never yet had that level of luck but it's great to read that this can happen anywhere o n your doorstep!!! Nice one Simon!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Sunday 28th of July 2019 08:02:47 PM
Simon Johnson said
Sun Jul 28 1:34 PM, 2019
Incredible morning at Elton from around 9am with Steve H and Ian C
207+ Common Scoter with 5 males on the res and further flocks flying over which consisted of 37 circling the res at 9am another 40+ went west at 9:05 before the 37 went SW then 120+ SW at 9:35 and lastly 5 South at 11:15
55 Common Sandpiper built up over the morning and all bar 1 moved off with one flock of 30 gaining height and moving off! Never seen anything like it!
Other birds passing through included 2 Curlew south 4 Dunlin Sanderling Greenshank 23 Common Tern 3 Arctic Tern Hobby 521 Swift 5 Gadwall
Richard Thew said
Sun Jul 28 12:39 PM, 2019
5 common scoter drakes currently on elton . So far also common terns still. Ta!
Ian Campbell said
Sat Jul 27 3:36 PM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm, on the res. 1 Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Tern. 50 + House Martin on wires at Crow Trees with a Buzzard nearby. 1 Water Rail at bridge 19 (seen here for last 5 days) and a Kingfisher on the river. Cheers Ian
sid ashton said
Fri Jul 26 1:32 PM, 2019
Richard Thew wrote:
Had to change my morning route due to being harassed by biting flies this morning, normally I don't have any issues with this but they seemed to have it in for me for some reason - surly I'm not that tasty?
Richard, with all of those bites you are probably now going to become one of Elton's "Spotted Species"
-- Edited by sid ashton on Friday 26th of July 2019 09:35:15 PM
Richard Thew said
Fri Jul 26 12:48 PM, 2019
Had to change my morning route due to being harassed by biting flies this morning, normally I don't have any issues with this but they seemed to have it in for me for some reason - surly I'm not that tasty??
Anyway, highlights this morning. ....
Redstart x2 found in hedge near Crow Trees Willow warblers in abundance Chiffchaffs Whitethroats, both adults and juveniles Common terns x3 Oystercatcher Great crested grebe juveniles Blackcap calling
I finished the scout by watching the moorhens. The first brood of juveniles (x3) where helping the adults feed 5 tiny chicks.
I'm certain there was another bird to jot down but cannot remember what that was!!
1 Redstart. (M), (Crow trees). 1 Dipper. (Irwell). 2 Common Scoter. 1 Water Rail. (Canal). 1 Kingfisher. 1 Treecreeper. 1 Common Tern. 1 Chiffchaff. 1 Whitethroat. 1 Willow Warbler. 12 Sand Martin. 10 Swift. 40+ Swallow. 4 Cormorant. 5 Gadwall. (Withins). 11 Great Crested Grebe. 1 Grey Wagtail. 6 Grey Heron. 1 Great Black Backed Gull. 8 Lesser Black Backed Gull. 70+ Black Headed Gull. 2 Herring Gull. 2 Reed Bunting. 3 Long Tailed Tit. 100+ Canada Goose. 70+ Goldfinch. 60+ Wood Pigeon. 70+ Starling. 9 Mute Swan. 7 Lapwing.
Thanks Derek.
Ian Campbell said
Wed Jul 24 10:49 AM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm and Dave, on the res. 1 Kingfisher, 2 Common Tern and 1 Goosander (6 others flew over), 2 Redstarts in hedgerow by bridge over stream where others have recently been seen ( 1 male and 1 female/juv.). 1 Water Rail at canal and 1 Kingfisher at the river. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Tue Jul 23 2:23 PM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm, on the res. 2 Common Tern and 1 Common Sandpiper, along the canal 1 Water Rail and a reeling Grasshopper Warbler, below Withins 1 calling Redstart and on the river 2 Little Grebe. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Mon Jul 22 10:18 AM, 2019
This a.m. on the res. 1/2 Whimbrel (heard only), 2 Common Tern and the Tufted Duck has only 1 youngster left. Withins overflow 1 Kingfisher. Canal 1 reeling Grasshopper Warbler (heard only) and 3 Snipe on canal side pool. 1 Kingfisher and 1 Little Grebe on the river. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 22nd of July 2019 03:48:36 PM
07:00-09:20am highlights. Mostly with Ian C.
1 Redshank.
1 Hobby flew through at pace heading east 07:50am.
Grasshopper warbler heard reeling in Elton gout.
1 Kingfisher.
1 juvenile Great spotted Woodpecker.
Cheers Steven
Ian Campbell said
Fri Jul 19 10:30 AM, 2019
Early morning visit, on res. 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher and 2 Common Terns. Along canal reeling Grasshopper Warbler, 3 Snipe and very vocal Water Rails (unseen), Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Thu Jul 18 10:46 AM, 2019
This a.m. partly with Simon W, at the res. 1 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Snipe, 3 Pochard and 2 Common Terns. 1 male Redstart in same place as yesterday and Simon had another and a Garden Warbler towards Elton Goyt. Along the canal 2 adult Water Rail seen with 2 young also a Grasshopper Warbler was heard. On the river 1 Little Grebe and 1 Kingfisher. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Wed Jul 17 1:10 PM, 2019
This a,m. with Malcolm and Howard, on the res. no sign of the Common Scoter but 2 Little Ringed Plover and Snipe. 2 male Redstart in hedgerow to left of bridge over stream heading towards Crow Trees (same spot as last Saturdays bird). Lots of Water Rail sounds along canal but no sightings. 1 Dipper seen heading upriver and a Little Grebe there also. Cheers Ian
Steven Higginbottom said
Tue Jul 16 7:35 PM, 2019
Late afternoon visit to Elton Reservoir only.
1 Drake Common Scoter.
4 Common Terns, 2 flew through east after getting mobbed by the other 2 present.
1 Kingfisher.
9 Adult Great crested grebes
Cheers Steven
Ian Campbell said
Tue Jul 16 10:57 AM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm, on the res. 1 Common Scoter, 1 Common Tern and the Tufted Duck with 2 young still. Withins outflow had a Kingfisher. Along the canal 2 Water Rail with others heard nearby also 1 Snipe. Little Egret also seen. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Tuesday 16th of July 2019 10:59:31 AM
This a.m. with Malcolm, on the res. just the male Common Scoter remains also 1 Common Tern and the Tufted Duck has 2 young left. On the canal we watched an adult Water Rail be joined in full view by a youngster less than half its size. Also 1 Little Egret and 2 Snipe at canal pool. Warblers seen were, 1 Garden at corran stud also Willow, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Sedge and Blackcap. Kingfisher near the river and 2 Oystercather over with 64 Collared Doves on grass bank of the res. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Tuesday 16th of July 2019 10:58:27 AM
Richard Thew said
Mon Jul 15 10:16 AM, 2019
Common scoter still and sedge and reed warblers still singing in view. Unfortunately my morning has been cut short after a call. So hopefully I've not missed anything else. Ta!
Ian Campbell said
Sun Jul 14 8:48 AM, 2019
This a.m. the 3 Common Scoter still present also 1 Common Tern, 1 Kingfisher and the Tufted Duck now has 4 young left. On the river 2 more Kingfisher and by the canal 2 Snipe. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Sat Jul 13 3:57 PM, 2019
An afternoon scout from about 1pm till 3pm
I've found 1 Snipe on old Hall marsh area worth noting (that's in addition to Derek's post.!)
The 3 scoters looks like they are in eclipse on closer inspection as they briefly visited the stretch of water near Capsticks. This could possibly mean they will hang around for a while yet providing they are also molting their wing flight feathers.
Oh, and a common tern... Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Saturday 13th of July 2019 05:04:33 PM
46 Species Including:
2 Redstart. (Elton Goyt).
1 Kingfisher. (Creek).
1 Water Rail.
1 Common Tern.
4 Goosander (4F).
1 Jay.
4 Whitethroat (1juv).
3 Willow Warbler.
4 Blackcap. (4F).
2 House Martin.
4 Sand Martin.
33 Swallow.
3 Herring Gull.
5 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
50+ Black Headed Gull.
16 Great Crested Grebe.
1 Reed Bunting. (F).
90+ Canada Goose.
26 Blackbird.
1 Song Thrush.
1 Cormorant.
120+ Coot.
70+ Mallard.
2 Tufted Duck.
60+ Goldfinch.
5 Grey Heron.
80+ Wood Pigeon.
55 Jackdaw.
9 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
And a splendid adult male Redstart in the usual hedge. Also Goosander on Withins, Kingfisher and a Sparrowhawk over.
Cheers Ian
41 Species Including:
1 Hobby.(Pylon after Creek).
2 Kingfisher.
3 Goosander. (3F).
1 Common Tern.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
4 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
2 Herring Gull.
13 Great Crested Grebe.
70+ Canada Goose.
31 Collared Dove.
2 Cormorant.
1 Sedge Warbler.
2 Willow Warbler.
80+ Goldfinch.
3 Grey Heron.
4 Grey Wagtail.(2juv).
2 Mute Swan.
3 Song Thrush.
70+ Starling.
30+ Swallow.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
1 Drake Common Scoter.
1 Arctic Tern.
2 Common Tern.
2 Dunlin record shot attached.
1 Oystercatcher.
1 Little Grebe.
3 Kingfishers
1 Redstart male in hedge from bridge at Crowtrees.
3 Swift.
Cheers Steven .
My morning contribution was:
2 common terns
2 snipes on old Hall marsh, - they had an argument with each other.
Sedge warbler still showing well
Willow warbler singing
The tufted duck with chick was down in front of the sailing club.
Ta!
Cheers Ian
Snipe (which had a bit of a dispute with a moorhen)
Juvenile Sedge warblers (they were showing quite well too!)
Linnet calling overhead
Lapwings still
To this mornings list.
I will also mention,
2 common terns, which one gave "a gift" to the other and wouldn't let go. So both ended up in a kind of a fight over it!
I was surprised to still find a common sandpiper about and he was often going onto the wall around Capsticks since there is barely any shoreline left..
A very large pike was around the area of the tufted duck and chick - that will explain where the other 5 chicks went and I'm hoping the remaining one will continue to avoid it!
Ta!
Cheers Ian
1 Redshank.
3 Common Sandpipers.
Waders flying around looking for somewhere to land as shoreline has gone with the heavy rain.
1 Common Tern.
1 Kingfisher.
11 Swifts.
Tufted duck still has 1 Chick.
Due to the water level rising a coots nest has now been submerged under the water.
Cheers Steven 06:35am 9 Common Scoter flew in . just as I was about to leave whilst talking to Ian c
-- Edited by Steven Higginbottom on Monday 29th of July 2019 06:56:42 AM
Perhaps lacking the glamour of recent posts I still regard breeding tufted duck as noteworthy. These images were taken on 17th July ...I do hope both these chicks are alive.
A great day there at Elton and I think a few of your Scoter popped in at Pennington Flash to see me also :)
I think possibly you may have got the wrong end of the stick here David when you say "I would argue that", as I do sometimes have trouble with my "wording" and putting things across in a correct clear manner and my appologies if I've given this impression.
I was largly commenting about "mass migration" in general and whilst timing for any field trips away from Elton (usually around the coast) is vital with weather and wind etc, peak of any mass migration moments can still be missed - I know. But for regulars in local areas like Simon and others, (as you rightly pointed out) they obviously greatly increase their likelihood of coming across experiences like this and this is what I was praising them for - being out there as usual to find that something special! - to experience the wonders of nature!
I myself am a local regular at Elton but I don't always post my wonderings depending on if there's anything worth adding to the sightings and on certain days it's impossible to get out at certain times that I would like.
I hope this helps clear any misunderstandings.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Sunday 28th of July 2019 07:14:02 PM
Whilst those comments are undoubtedly true, I would argue that those three individuals from Simons post do increase their chances of unusual sightings, or spectacular numbers, by the sheer regularity of visits, and number of hours expended. They are three of many observers who are out regularly, in all weathers, and it is neither coincidence nor good fortune that the same names turn up the unusual and spectacular.
Best highlights were:
5 common scoters, but these were flushed by the boats and took off and vanished.
Also noteworthy this afternoon:
The 3 usual common terns still about
Lapwing
Blackcap
Willow warbler
Willow tit calling
Kingfisher, flew across a field before reaching the reservoir which felt strange as it's not often one sees a kingfisher away from water!
The only "spotted" species this time was a great spotted woodpecker.
Ta!
To add a comment for from simons post, I've always found "mass migration" movements in general, fascinating, but you have to be in the right place at the right time for general special trips away from the locality for experiences for that, I've never yet had that level of luck but it's great to read that this can happen anywhere o n your doorstep!!! Nice one Simon!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Sunday 28th of July 2019 08:02:47 PM
207+ Common Scoter with 5 males on the res and further flocks flying over which consisted of 37 circling the res at 9am another 40+ went west at 9:05 before the 37 went SW then 120+ SW at 9:35 and lastly 5 South at 11:15
55 Common Sandpiper built up over the morning and all bar 1 moved off with one flock of 30 gaining height and moving off! Never seen anything like it!
Other birds passing through included
2 Curlew south
4 Dunlin
Sanderling
Greenshank
23 Common Tern
3 Arctic Tern
Hobby
521 Swift
5 Gadwall
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by sid ashton on Friday 26th of July 2019 09:35:15 PM
Anyway, highlights this morning. ....
Redstart x2 found in hedge near Crow Trees
Willow warblers in abundance
Chiffchaffs
Whitethroats, both adults and juveniles
Common terns x3
Oystercatcher
Great crested grebe juveniles
Blackcap calling
I finished the scout by watching the moorhens. The first brood of juveniles (x3) where helping the adults feed 5 tiny chicks.
I'm certain there was another bird to jot down but cannot remember what that was!!
Ta!
48 Species spotted: Including:
1 Redstart. (M), (Crow trees).
1 Dipper. (Irwell).
2 Common Scoter.
1 Water Rail. (Canal).
1 Kingfisher.
1 Treecreeper.
1 Common Tern.
1 Chiffchaff.
1 Whitethroat.
1 Willow Warbler.
12 Sand Martin.
10 Swift.
40+ Swallow.
4 Cormorant.
5 Gadwall. (Withins).
11 Great Crested Grebe.
1 Grey Wagtail.
6 Grey Heron.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
8 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
70+ Black Headed Gull.
2 Herring Gull.
2 Reed Bunting.
3 Long Tailed Tit.
100+ Canada Goose.
70+ Goldfinch.
60+ Wood Pigeon.
70+ Starling.
9 Mute Swan.
7 Lapwing.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 22nd of July 2019 03:48:36 PM
47 Species spotted:Including:
1 Yellow Wagtail. (Coran Stud Field).
1 Grasshopper Warbler. (Marsh).
1 Dipper. (Irwell).
1 Common Tern.
4 Kestrel. (1A,3juv).
5 Gadwall (1F, 4juv).
1 Linnet.
1 Chiffchaff.
2 Whitethroat.
2 Willow Warbler.
4 Sedge Warbler.
1 Jay.
10 Great Crested Grebe.
130+ Goldfinch. ( Including 1x60+ , 1x30+ ).
4 Reed Bunting.
30+ Sand Martin.
30+ Swallow.
50+ Starling.
7 Swift.
100+ Canada Goose.
60+ Black Headed Gull.
28 Blackbird.
2 Song Thrush.
6 Collared Dove.
3 Grey Heron.
8 Pied Wagtail.
3 Grey Wagtail.
9 Lapwing.
9 Mute Swan.
65 Coot.
48 Mallard.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Tuesday 16th of July 2019 10:59:31 AM
50 Species spotted: Including:
2 Kingfisher. (Irwell).
1 Little Egret.(Irwell).
1 Garden Warbler. (Newbank 08.15am).
2 Common Tern.
1 Oystercatcher.
1 Pheasant. (F).
5 Sedge Warbler.
3 Chiffchaff.
1 Whitethroat.
1 Blackcap.(F).
9 House Martin.
7 Sand Martin.
50+ Swallow.
40+ Swift.
1 Willow Tit.
100+ Goldfinch.
40+ Greenfinch. (1 Flock).
120+ Wood Pigeon.
70+ Starling.
1 Great Black Backed Gull. (Irwell).
8 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
35 Blackbird.
3 Song Thrush.
3 Reed Bunting.
1 Grey Wagtail.
4 Pied Wagtail.
5 Long Tailed Tit.
100+ Canada Goose.
37 Collared Dove.
9 Great Crested Grebe.
3 Tufted Duck.(1A, 2juv).
2 Grey Heron.
10 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Tuesday 16th of July 2019 10:58:27 AM
Cheers Ian
I've found 1 Snipe on old Hall marsh area worth noting (that's in addition to Derek's post.!)
The 3 scoters looks like they are in eclipse on closer inspection as they briefly visited the stretch of water near Capsticks. This could possibly mean they will hang around for a while yet providing they are also molting their wing flight feathers.
Oh, and a common tern... Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Saturday 13th of July 2019 05:04:33 PM
46 Species spotted: Including:
6 Kestrel. ( 4juv ).
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Lesser Whitethroat.
2 Willow Warbler.
3 Common Scoter.
1 Linnet.
2 Blackcap. (2F).
1 Oystercatcher.
1 Whitethroat.
5 Sedge Warbler.
56 Collared Dove.
350+ Goldfinch. (Including 1 flock x 250+ ).
80+ Starling.
150+ Wood Pigeon.
6 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
50+ Black Headed Gull.
2 Herring Gull.
36 Blackbird.
5 Song Thrush.
5 Reed Bunting.
3 Cormorant.
7 Great Crested Grebe.
5 Grey Heron.
2 Grey Wagtail.
2 House Martin.
24 Sand Martin.
25 Swallow.
16 Lapwing.
27 Swift.
3 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.