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ELTON RESERVOIR

Steven Higginbottom said
Tue Jan 29 4:24 PM, 2019

15:00-16:15 pm highlights.
2 Brambling.
2 Bullfinch.
1 Willow Tit.
2 Coal Tit.
1 Nuthatch.
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Kingfisher.
7 Scaup 2m 5f
4 Wigeon 2m 2f
4 Goldeneye 3m 1f
1 Goosander male.
11 Common Gulls.

Cheers Steven.

Ian Campbell said
Tue Jan 29 10:45 AM, 2019

This a.m. with Malcolm, highlights included 7 Scaup, 1 Water Rail (canal) and a Brambling at the feeders.
Cheers Ian

Derek Richardson said
Mon Jan 28 11:05 PM, 2019

It was a Lesser Redpoll I Spotted on 26/01/19.

Thanks Derek.

Paul Wilson said
Mon Jan 28 9:09 PM, 2019

I assume this is supposed to read Lesser Redpoll?

Derek Richardson wrote:
08.45am - 12.15pm. Dark Cloud, Light breeze, 5c.

46 Species spotted: Including: 1 Common Redpoll.(09.55am, feeders).

Derek Richardson said
Mon Jan 28 4:27 PM, 2019

08.15am - 12.15pm. Blue sky, light breeze, 3c.

51 Species spotted: Including:

2 Buzzard.(Dip).
2 Kestrel.
1 Sparrowhawk.
2 Little Grebe. (Irwell).
2 Little Egret.
1 Goldeneye.
5 Goosander. (2F, 3M).
1 Brambling.
1 Nuthatch.
1 Pheasant. (F).
1 Water Rail. (Irwell).
7 Scaup.
9 Teal.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
13 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
39 Herring Gull.
2 Common Gull.
4 Cormorant.
5 Great Crested Grebe.
57 Tufted Duck.
17 Blackbird.
1 Jay.
9 Bullfinch (3F, 6M).
2 Reed Bunting.
2 Coal Tit.
4 Long Tailed Tit.
14 Collared Dove.
6 Grey Heron.
1 Grey Wagtail.

Thanks Derek.

Simon Johnson said
Sun Jan 27 6:49 PM, 2019

This morning The feeding station was alive with birds 4 Brambling (2M 2F) 2 Willow Tit 100+ Goldfinch 40+ Greenfinch 12 Chaffinch Reed Bunting 2 House Sparrow Lesser Redpoll On the res 7 Scaup Goldeneye 6 Goosander Grey Wagtail Elton Goyt Little Egret Woods near the hospital Treecreeper 4 coal tit

Derek Richardson said
Sat Jan 26 4:12 PM, 2019

08.45am - 12.15pm. Dark Cloud, Light breeze, 5c.

46 Species spotted: Including:

1 Common Redpoll.(09.55am, feeders).
1 Brambling.
1 Goldcrest.
1 Reed Bunting.
2 Little Egret.
60+ Pink Footed Goose.(11.55am, W).
7 Scaup.
1 Kingfisher. (Irwell).
1 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
63 Herring Gull.
2 Common Gull.
7 Cormorant.
4 Great Crested Grebe.
11 Mute Swan.
58 Tufted Duck.
90+ Mallard.(Boathouse).
23 Collared Dove.
2 Goldeneye.
70+ Goldfinch.
5 Long Tailed Tit.
20+ Greenfinch.
2 Goosander. (1F,1M).
3 Grey Heron.
1 Grey Wagtail.
13 Redwing. (SW).
3 Teal.

Thanks Derek.

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Ian Boote said
Sat Jan 26 3:16 PM, 2019

2 Goosander Daisyfield and Buzzard

7 Scaup, 2 Goldeneye, Male Pochard Grey Wagtail on Res 6 Greylag Geese over

3 Goosander, Kingfisher and distant Cormorant with grey head

Buzzard Crow Tree

4 Teal and 2 Little Egret in the Marsh

Steven Higginbottom said
Sat Jan 26 10:45 AM, 2019

Morning visit partly with Ian C highlights.
1 Oystercatcher.
7 Scaup 2m 5f
1 Pochard male.
1 Goldeneye.
1 Teal.
2 Kingfisher.
1 Little Egret.
1 Buzzard.

Cheers Steven.

Martin Loftus said
Fri Jan 25 4:17 PM, 2019

3pm

1 Redpoll very briefly on the feeders. Also 1 Brambling.

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Barry Corless said
Fri Jan 25 1:04 PM, 2019

A mooch about for an hour c. 11am

Highlights

7 Scaup mostly asleep at the Withins end of the res
Pochard
2 Goosander (both f)

Feeders

2 Bullfinch (both f)
Willow Tit

Derek Richardson said
Thu Jan 24 7:47 PM, 2019

08.30am - 12.30am. Foggy, Dark cloud, Still. 2c.

50 Species spotted: Including:

1 Peregrine Falcon. (M, pylon near Creek).
1 Brambling.
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Kingfisher. (Capsticks).
1 Little Egret.
3 Shoveler. (2F, 1M).
7 Scaup.
5 Goosander (3F, 2M).
4 Bullfinch. (2F, 2M).
1 Nuthatch.
3 Common Gull.
1 Snipe.
1 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
19 Herring Gull.
1 Reed Bunting.
30+ Chaffinch.
13 Collared Dove.
1 Cormorant.
2 Great Crested Grebe.
54 Tufted Duck.
120+ Goldfinch.
2 Grey Wagtail.
2 Grey Heron.
3 Mistle Thrush.
9 Mute Swan.

Thanks Derek.

Ian Campbell said
Tue Jan 22 11:09 AM, 2019

Quick visit this a.m. 7 Scaup still present also 1 Little Egret and 1 Brambling at the feeders.
Cheers Ian

Derek Richardson said
Mon Jan 21 2:39 PM, 2019

08.30am - 12.45pm: Misty, Still, 3c.

47 Species spotted: Including:

1 Brambling. (M).
1 Buzzard.
2 Little Egret.
7 Scaup.
1 Little Grebe. (Irwell).
3 Water Rail. (Canal).
1 Snipe.
14 Teal.
15 Greenfinch.
1 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
15 Blackbird.
3 Song Thrush.
4 Bullfinch. (3F, 1M).
4 Long Tailed Tit.
1 Reed Bunting.
13 Collared Dove.
4 Common Gull.
6 Great Crested Grebe.
53 Tufted Duck.
2 Grey Heron.
1 Grey Wagtail.
23 Herring Gull.
450+ Jackdaw. (Off roost towards Bury).
130+ Goldfinch. (Feeders).
1 Goosander. (F).

Thanks Derek.

Ian Campbell said
Sun Jan 20 11:58 AM, 2019

This a.m. with Steven, highlights included 4 Scaup, 3 Little Egrets, 2 Wigeon (withins), 1 Water Rail and at the feeders 1 Brambling and 1 Willow Tit amongst the regulars.
Cheers Ian

Paul Wilson said
Sat Jan 19 2:54 PM, 2019

Also this morning: 2x male Brambling in tree behind feeder, occasionally going to feeders for a couple of minutes

Derek Richardson said
Sat Jan 19 2:16 PM, 2019

07.45am - 12.15pm. Dark cloud, Still. 2c.

46 Species spotted: Including:

1 Goldcrest. (Canal, towards dip).
1 Treecreeper. (Canal, towards dip).
120+ Pink Footed Goose. (SW 11.35am).
5 Whooper Swan.(W).
1 Little Egret.
1 Little Grebe. (Irwell).
1 Kestrel.
2 Water Rail.(Canal).
12 Redwing. (Sheep Field).
4 Scaup.
5 Goosander. (4F, 1M).
120+ Starling.
150+ Wood Pigeon.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
10 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
250+ Black Headed Gull.
1 Common Gull.
37 Herring Gull.
3 Grey Heron.
9 Teal.
33 Tufted Duck.
4 Great Crested Grebe.
5 Cormorant
2 Jay.
1 Song Thrush.
1 Grey Wagtail.
11 Collared Dove.

Thanks Derek.

Steven Higginbottom said
Fri Jan 18 11:12 AM, 2019

Highlights from 07:00 - 10:45am with 50 species seen plus 2 heard only. Partly with Ian and Malcolm. 1 Hawfinch flew SE over res at 08:10 am. 1 Pink footed Goose amongst 201+ Canada geese. 400+ Jackdaws over. 12 Goosander. 16 Teal. 4 Scaup. 2 Gadwall. 2 Kingfishers. 1 Little Grebe. 2 Water rail 1 Heard in Capsticks,1 seen by Ian on Canal. 1 Little Egret. 6 Jays. 2 Lapwings. Feeders. 1 Brambling my first seen this winter at the feeders. 1 Coal tit. 1 Willow tit. Cheers Steven.

Steven Higginbottom said
Fri Jan 18 8:17 AM, 2019

Hawfinch flew over Elton Reservoir 08:10am this morning calling Cheers Steven

Derek Richardson said
Thu Jan 17 4:01 PM, 2019

08.15am - 12.45pm. Blue sky, Still. 3c.

47 Species spotted: Including:

1 Buzzard.
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Kestrel.
2 Pheasant. (2F).
2 Little Egret.
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
1 Common Gull.
100+ Herring Gull.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
13 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
150+ Black Headed Gull
57 Tufted Duck.
4 Scaup.
1 Wigeon.
13 Cormorant.
4 Great Crested Grebe.
4 Goosander. (4F).
11 Pink Footed Goose.(N).
15 Blackbird.
10 Redwing.(Crow Trees).
4 Bullfinch. (3F, 1M).
2 Coal Tit.
17 Collared Dove.
4 Grey Heron.
1 Grey Wagtail.
20+ Long Tailed Tit.
3 Mute Swan.
15 Teal.

Thanks Derek.

Martin Loftus said
Thu Jan 17 2:10 PM, 2019

9 - 11 am:

Managed to finally get some decent photos of the 4 Scaup as they have been evading me all week evileye (I do believe we have 3 juvenile females & 1 juvenile male)

Also had a kingfisher behind the pump house and a Sparrowhawk in the goyt.

-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Thursday 17th of January 2019 04:34:11 PM

-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Thursday 17th of January 2019 09:00:57 PM

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Richard Thew said
Thu Jan 17 12:02 PM, 2019

Also adding to Ian's list is.... Teal (that was with the female wigeon), 2 water rails seen along canal with one basking in the sun halfway out of the reeds, grey wagtail over and large mixed gulls numbered 100 plus including common gull. Ta!

Ian Campbell said
Thu Jan 17 10:43 AM, 2019

Highlights from this a.m. 2 Little Egret, 4 Scaup and 1 Wigeon with 2 Water Rail heard in capsticks.
Cheers Ian

Ian Campbell said
Wed Jan 16 10:34 AM, 2019

This a.m. at the feeders, 1 Siskin, 100+ Goldfinch also Green, Bull and Chaffinch. Great, Blue Coal and Long-tailed Tit and a Reed Bunting.
Cheers Ian

Ian Campbell said
Tue Jan 15 1:19 PM, 2019

This a.m. with Malcolm, Howard and really good to see Brian Fogg(no disrespect meant to Malcolm and Howard!!), highlights were 2 Little Egret, 4 Scaup and good views of a Water Rail on the canal. 1 Willow Tit on the feeders.
Cheers Ian

Derek Richardson said
Mon Jan 14 4:41 PM, 2019

08.30am - 11.30am. Light cloud. 7c.

41 Species spotted: Including:

1 Ring-necked parakeet. (Top of Withins).
1 Raven.(Crow Trees).
1 Little Egret.
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker. (Dip).
1 Willow Tit.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
7 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
29 Herring Gull.
350+ Black Headed Gull.
2 Jay.
1 Song Thrush.
17 Blackbird.
70+ Goldfinch.
4 Bullfinch. (4M).
30+ Greenfinch.
1 Cormorant.
23 Teal.
5 Great Crested Grebe.
33 Tufted Duck.
1 Goosander. (M).
2 Pink Footed Goose.(Over Withins).
3 Grey Heron.
1 Grey Wagtail.

Thanks Derek.

Martin Loftus said
Mon Jan 14 3:59 PM, 2019

3pm At the feeders:

* Male siskin made a very brief appearance on the feeders before dissappearing after being spooked by an alarming Blackbird (Spotted by Steven Higginbottom evileye )

* Little Egret flew out of the creek towards the pump house.

* 4 scaup still present.

Attached Files:

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Ian Campbell said
Mon Jan 14 10:34 AM, 2019

This a.m. with Malcolm, highlights included 4 Scaup, 2 Little Egret and 2 Raven. At least 3 Water Rail heard but not seen along the canal.
Cheers Ian

Steven Higginbottom said
Sun Jan 13 9:11 AM, 2019

Quick look this morning 08:10 to 09:05am 3 Goldeneye 2M 1F on Reservoir. 8 Goosander. 2 Teal. 1 Great Black backed Gulls. Feeders very busy with . 160+ Goldfinch. 2 Bullfinch. 14 Greenfinch. Cheers Steven

-- Edited by Steven Higginbottom on Sunday 13th of January 2019 09:15:55 AM

Derek Richardson said
Sat Jan 12 1:58 PM, 2019

08.15am - 11.15am. Dark Cloud, Windy. 5c.

41 Species spotted: Including:

2 Little Egret.
3 Lapwing. (SW).
1 Kestrel.
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.(1M).
2 Bullfinch. (1M,1F).
16 Goosander. (2M,14F).
21 Teal.
10 Mute Swan.
1 Water Rail.
1 Coal Tit.
1 Pheasant. (M). (Capsticks).
46 Tufted Duck.
6 Great Crested Grebe.
33 Herring Gull.
3 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
5 Cormorant.
5 Grey Heron.
300+ Goldfinch. (Mainly Dip + Feeders).
30+ Greenfinch.
60+ Starling.

Thanks Derek.

Ian Campbell said
Sat Jan 12 1:07 PM, 2019

This a.m. with Malcolm highlights included 2 Little Egret below pumphouse, 1 Buzzard near Crow Trees, 1 Goldeneye and 15 Goosander on the res. no sign of the Scaup.
Cheers Ian

Richard Thew said
Fri Jan 11 11:42 AM, 2019

Just spent a couple of hours a roundabout
Highlights include;

2 water rails
Kingfisher
Sparrowhawk
Bullfinch
Little egret
Teal
Pink footed goose (swimming near capsticks)
Scaup
Goosander
gadwall and common gull

Ta!

-- Edited by Richard Thew on Friday 11th of January 2019 11:44:05 AM

Ian Campbell said
Fri Jan 11 10:45 AM, 2019

Morning highlights include 4 Scaup, 2 Little Egrets, 3 Gadwall, 1 Goldeneye and 14 Goosander with 1 Little Grebe on the river.
Cheers Ian

Derek Richardson said
Thu Jan 10 2:08 PM, 2019

08.30am - 12.15pm. Dark grey sky, mist, still. 3c.

47 Species spotted: Including:

2 Little Egret.
1 Little Grebe.
1 Kingfisher.
1 Stock Dove.
2 Raven.
2 Kestrel.
4 Scaup.
4 Goosander. (1M,3F).
37 Tufted Duck.
7 Great Crested Grebe.
8 Mute Swan.
17 Teal.
1 Bullfinch.
1 Coal Tit.
11 Long Tailed Tit.
3 Song Thrush.
13 Blackbird.
2 Common Gull.
3 Lesser Black Backed Gull
18 Herring Gull.
3 Cormorant.
1 Grey Wagtail.
2 Grey Heron.

Thanks Derek.

Ian Campbell said
Thu Jan 10 12:44 PM, 2019

Highlights this a.m. with Malcolm, 4 Scaup still present, 4 Raven, 3 Little Egret and 2 Little Grebe on the river.
Cheers Ian

Mike Cooper said
Wed Jan 9 7:34 PM, 2019

Car park area 09:00-12:30 and 14:30-16:30

Feeders

Willow tit
Fem great spotted woodpecker
Max of 4 reed buntings and Bullfinches
Small fem/imm sparrowhawk hunting

Res
4 (2 pairs? ) Displaying at each other from hospital and point pylons
10 goosander flew in late afternoon

Ian Campbell said
Wed Jan 9 10:41 AM, 2019

This a.m. highlights; 4 Scaup still present, 2 Raven, 2 Little Egret and 1 Little Grebe on the river.
Cheers Ian

Derek Richardson said
Tue Jan 8 8:22 PM, 2019

08.45am - 12.45pm. Blue sky, light breeze. 7c.

45 Species spotted: Including:

1 Little Egret.(Creek).
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
2 Raven.
1 Kingfisher.(Irwell).
1 Water Rail.(Canal).
4 Mistle Thrush.
2 Redwing.
1 Song Thrush.
2 Pochard.
9 Teal.
19 Goosander.(6M,13F).
1 Goldeneye.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
8 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
28 Herring Gull.
1 Greylag Goose.
1 Pink Footed Goose.
1 Coal Tit.
3 Cormorant.
1 Grey Wagtail.
9 Grey Heron.
5 Long Tailed Tit.
10 Mute Swan.
28 Tufted Duck.
7 Great Crested Grebe.

Thanks Derek.

Peter Johnson said
Tue Jan 8 5:51 PM, 2019

4 Woodcock seen again at dusk today by Sheila and Katie Tod.

Peter Johnson said
Tue Jan 8 3:16 PM, 2019

This afternoon -

4 Scaup

Also single Pink-footed goose along the canal in the flooded field

Ian Campbell said
Tue Jan 8 2:16 PM, 2019

This a.m. 1 Little Egret on river and 1 in creek, 2 Goldeneye on res with a Kingfisher at capsticks end.
Cheers Ian

Ian Campbell said
Mon Jan 7 11:11 AM, 2019

This a.m. with Malcolm, highlights included 2 Raven on pylon towards Bury (wonder if they are establishing a territory ?), 2 Wigeon and 17 Goosander on the res, 2 Little Egret below pumphouse and 26 Teal on pool by canal.
Cheers Ian

Ian Campbell said
Sun Jan 6 11:45 AM, 2019

Highlights this a.m. 2 Ravens circled the res displaying at 8.45 then 4 returned doing the same thing at 9.00. On the res 24 Teal, 4 Gadwall and 5 Goosander with a Kingfisher flying across. 2 Little Egrets below pumphouse and 1 Water Rail at Capsticks. At the feeders 1 Willow Tit.
Cheers Ian

Derek Richardson said
Sat Jan 5 8:37 PM, 2019

08.45am - 12.30pm. Grey cloud, Still, 6c.

Partly with Dave.

44 Species spotted: Including:

1 Buzzard.
2 Raven.
1 Kestrel.
1 Snipe.
15 Goosander (4 Irwell, 11 Reservoir.).
24 Tufted Duck.
1 Gadwall.
11 Great Crested Grebe.
3 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
17 Herring Gull.
1 Nuthatch.
1 Wigeon.
4 Goldeneye.
1 Water Rail.(Canal).
19 Redwing (Crow Trees.).
3 Mistle Thrush.
1 Song Thrush.
21 Teal.
7 Grey Heron.
250+ Goldfinch. ( 200+ in 2 Flocks over Dip, 50+ Feeders.).

2 Little Egret.Thanks Derek.

-- Edited by Derek Richardson on Sunday 6th of January 2019 09:46:25 AM

Peter Johnson said
Sat Jan 5 4:13 PM, 2019

Sheila and Katie Tod whilst walking the dogs at dusk each evening have seen a Woodcock for the last couple of weeks. On Thursday this week they were watching four flying around, which is an excellent record for Elton.

Ian Campbell said
Sat Jan 5 2:21 PM, 2019

This a.m. with Paul W, highlights included 2 Raven on pylon towards Bury, 11 Goosander, 35 Teal, 5 Gadwall and 1 Goldeneye on the res. 1 Water rail in capsticks and 3 along the canal seen.
Cheers Ian Forgot the 2 Little Egret!!!!,weird how that can happen as we see them nearly everyday now, 5 years ago we would be jumping up and down seeing 2 together.

-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Saturday 5th of January 2019 02:28:30 PM

Mike Cooper said
Fri Jan 4 11:51 PM, 2019

Feeders area 09:00 -15:00 fri 4/1/19

Sparrowhawk

Treecreeper 2

Willow tit 1

Ian Campbell said
Fri Jan 4 1:31 PM, 2019

This a.m. highlights include 2 Raven over then on pylons, 11 Goosander, 1 Goldeneye and 3 Gadwall on the res.
Cheers Ian

Richard Thew said
Wed Jan 2 5:01 PM, 2019

A potter about from 9.30 to 12.30

Highlights included:

Teal
Gadwall
Pochard
Goosander x2
Grey wagtail x2
Little egrets x2
Sparrowhawk male
Water rails x3 which took some patience to locate.

Ta!

Also noteworthy further north, fieldfare and redwings.

Derek Richardson said
Wed Jan 2 3:12 PM, 2019

08.45am - 11.45am. Grey cloud, Still. 3c.

47 Species spotted: Including:

1 Little Egret.
3 Whooper Swan. (S).
1 Kingfisher.(Withins overflow.).
1 Water Rail.(Capsticks).
1 Willow Tit.
1 Reed Bunting. (Feeders).
5 Long Tailed Tit.
1 Nuthatch.
2 Bullfinch. (2M).
3 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
2 Common Gull.
21 Blackbird.
1 Song Thrush.
1 Jay.
1 Pink Footed Goose. (Boathouse).
2 Pochard. (M).
3 Goosander. (2M, 1F).
2 Goldeneye.
17 Teal.
8 Great Crested Grebe.
1 Gadwall.
7 Grey Heron.
3 Pied Wagtail.

Thanks Derek.

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