3pm: I was stood near the car park on the shoreline scanning through the gulls when I looked down near my feet and to my surprise I was stood just feet away from this beautiful little Jack snipe.
It was doing its text book " crouch down and be motionless" self defense mechanism. Its the first time I've ever seen one that close that I hadn't accidentally flushed, never mind actually managing to photograph one.
Also of note:
The Pintail was flying around the res gradually getting higher and higher before it flew off Southbound into the distance.
This a.m. with Malcolm, best were 2 Jack Snipe that flew above our heads over the canal. Also Pintail still on res. with 23 Teal, 1 Kingfisher and 2 Gadwall. Around the hedgerows at least 9 Chiffchaff seen/heard. At the feeders 1 Willow and 1 Coal Tit amongst the birds present. Cheers Ian
Derek Richardson said
Mon Oct 8 9:40 PM, 2018
8.00am - Noon . Dark cloud, light/medium breeze, 11c.
1 Buzzard. 3 Kestrel. 90+ Tufted Duck. 17 Snipe. 1 Willow Tit. 4 Herring Gull. 1 Great Black Backed Gull.( Irwell). 22 Great Crested Grebe. 7 Grey Heron. 4 Grey Wagtail. 19 Cormorant. 14 Collared Dove 4 Jay.
Thanks Derek.
Ian Campbell said
Mon Oct 8 3:15 PM, 2018
This a.m. with Steven, Malcolm and Derek, Pintail still present, 20 Teal on res and 7 on Teal pool by canal, 2 Kestrel, 1 Snipe and 2 Kingfisher also. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 8th of October 2018 03:16:45 PM
Martin Loftus said
Sun Oct 7 2:01 PM, 2018
1pm. Little Egret on the rez just under capsticks. Then it flew off towards Withins.
Ian Campbell said
Sun Oct 7 10:39 AM, 2018
This a.m. Ruff on mud near car park gave good views until flushed by dogs at 8.00 a.m. (wonder if it was the same bird as yesterdays), Pintail still in creek, 8 Snipe along Northern edge and 17 Teal also. At feeders 2 Willow Tit (1 ringed). Cheers Ian
Derek Richardson said
Sat Oct 6 9:46 PM, 2018
9.00am - Noon. Light cloud, light breeze. 11c.
Mainly with Simon J. (See his post below).
41 Species spotted: Including:
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker. 1 Pintail. 20+ Long Tailed Tit. 1 Sparrowhawk. 3 Teal. 30 Great Crested Grebe. 1 Great Black Backed Gull. 6 Lesser Black Backed Gull. 2 Reed Bunting. 1 Coal Tit. 6 Grey Heron. 24 Cormorant. 21 Collared Dove. 1 Grey Wagtail. 73 Jackdaw (Cattle field). 13 Mute Swan. 1 Grey Wagtail.
On feeders mixture of 40+ (Greenfinch,Chaffinch, Long Tailed Tit, Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Great Tit, House Sparrow, Robin) .
Thanks Derek.
Richard Thew said
Sat Oct 6 5:01 PM, 2018
To add to Ian and Simons post, this afternoon included; teal, Jay, meadow pipit, and about 20+ great crested grebes. Oh yeah, almost forgot to add, 3 great black backed gulls arrived briefly between boating activitys and a further one on the fields by the canal with at least 2 common gulls. Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Saturday 6th of October 2018 10:25:09 PM
Simon Johnson said
Sat Oct 6 1:14 PM, 2018
To add to this mornings sightings
4 Swallow 240 Pink-footed Geese SE in 2 Skiens and 108 west in 2 Skiens 101 Tufted Duck 4 Gadwall
Ian Campbell said
Sat Oct 6 12:51 PM, 2018
This a.m. with Paul W and Simon J, Paul and I flushed a Ruff from the bank near the Creek giving us a brief view as it flew off. Pintail still present and approx. 200 Pink-footed Geese over SE were the other highlights. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Fri Oct 5 1:55 PM, 2018
This a.m. with Malcolm and Simon J, not a lot to report but 1 Pintail still, 3 Water Rail heard by canal and a Kingfisher seen, also a dark backed Common Gull on res. which could have been the Russian race (some debate about this between me and Malcolm, makes birding interesting). Cheers Ian
Derek Richardson said
Thu Oct 4 9:46 PM, 2018
8.30am - 11.30am. Dark cloud, light breeze, 12c.
44 Species spotted: Including:
2 Stonechat. ( together on fencepost Elton Goyt). 2 Sparrowhawk. 1 Kestrel. 21 Meadow Pipit. (S) 2 Song Thrush. (S) 6 Mistle Thrush. (S) 1 Pheasant. (M) 1 Pintail. 1 Goosander. 3 Teal. 1 Snipe. 1 Jay. 17 Mute Swan. 450+ Canada Goose. 100+ Coot. 67 Tufted Duck. 25 Cormorant. 19 Great Crested Grebe. 1 Great Black Backed Gull. 3 Grey Wagtail. 7 Grey Heron. 60+ Mixture of Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Blue Tit, Great Tit, House Sparrow. (Hedges near Creek).
Thanks Derek.
Ian Campbell said
Thu Oct 4 11:21 AM, 2018
This a.m. at the res. 1 Pintail, 5 Gadwall, 18 Teal, 4 Wigeon (fly over), 7 Goosander (fly over), steady passage of Meadow Pipits, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Snipe and 5 adult Mute Swans arrived causing the aggressive resident pair to spend 30 mins chasing them around the res. Approx 500 Canada Geese in horse field near capsticks provided quite a sight. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Thursday 4th of October 2018 01:20:36 PM
Ian Campbell said
Wed Oct 3 11:44 AM, 2018
Pintail still present in the creek this morning. Cheers Ian
Simon Johnson said
Wed Oct 3 1:12 AM, 2018
Sightings from yesterday
An adult mediterranean Gull flew along the canal at crow trees
Pintail on the res in the creek - defo a Male 10 Chiffchaff Swallow Wigeon Buzzard
Peter Johnson said
Tue Oct 2 4:23 PM, 2018
This afternoon -
The Pintail was again along the canal in the flooded field.
A Stonechat was on a fence post on the track going up to Old Hall Farm.
This a.m. 8-10 a.m. with Malcolm, Pintail still present with 17 Teal also on the res. On wires near Crow Trees a single Swallow. 5 Teal on pond by canal. 7 Chiffchaff seen around the sight most singing. Cheers Ian
Dave Cropper said
Sun Sep 30 12:53 PM, 2018
Looking at the photos attached of the Pintail this also looks like a drake to me similar to the one at Shell Pool this morning. ( Long grey scapulars and a two toned blue beak) but I stand to be corrected!
Ian Campbell said
Sun Sep 30 12:29 PM, 2018
Quick morning visit, 9.15-9.50, in addition to Steven's sightings I had 2 Swallow over heading South and 1 Snipe on tiny patch of mud near wader point. Cheers Ian
Steven Higginbottom said
Sun Sep 30 11:00 AM, 2018
07:30-10:45 highlights. 1 Pintail in creek (record shots attached.) 3 Pochard (Record shot attach of 2 ) 5 Teal on Reservoir. 82 Tufted Duck. 72 Cormorants. 33 Great Crested Grebes. 11 Mute Swans. 2 Greylag Geese over East. 3 Kingfishers. 1 Great Black back Gull. 3 Herring Gulls. 36 Lapwings over NW 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker. 2 Chiffchaff. 1 Willow tit. 2 Stock Dove West. 1 Siskin East. 1 Sparrowhawk Cheers Steven
-- Edited by Steven Higginbottom on Sunday 30th of September 2018 01:09:44 PM
21 Great Crested Grebes on Res 70+ Tufted Ducks on Withins 1 Swallow flying over Crow tree farm due south, Meadow Pipit, Buzzard, 2 Teal on Res 3 Teal in Marsh Buzzard overhead Pintail reported by other birders, 2 Goosander and a Mink on Irwell 27 Cormorant
Simon Johnson said
Thu Sep 27 9:27 PM, 2018
820 Pink-footed Geese East this morning Tawny Owl below withins Willow Tit coney green
Pintail on res this morning I thought was an eclipse Male
Derek Richardson said
Thu Sep 27 5:05 PM, 2018
7.30am - 12.30pm. Light Cloud, Sunny, 13c.
42 Species Spotted: Including:
1 Dipper. ( Irwell ). 1 Kingfisher. (Irwell). 1 Buzzard. 1 Kestrel. 1 Sparrowhawk. 1 Peregrine Falcon. 2 Chiffchaff. 1 Pintail. 43 Tufted Duck. 23 Great Crested Grebe. 2 Mistle Thrush. 11 Snipe. 1 Skylark. 2 Great Black Backed Gull. (Irwell). Migratory: Pink Footed Goose 100+ in 3 Skeins East , with Simon.
This afternoon - Female Pintail along the canal in flooded field.
-- Edited by Peter Johnson on Thursday 27th of September 2018 03:12:23 PM
Peter Johnson said
Wed Sep 26 5:34 PM, 2018
This afternoon.
Male Stonechat. Along the track up to Old Hall Farm sat on barbed wire fence.
Kingfisher on Res.
Dipper below within a Res on stream.
Female Sparrowhawk catching a Snipe. This is the 4th time I have witnessed this.It is normally sat in the same willow bush waiting to ambush. On each occasion two snipe have flown in it has shot across and dropped down. Only one has flown off.
-- Edited by Peter Johnson on Wednesday 26th of September 2018 05:37:53 PM
Derek Richardson said
Tue Sep 25 5:01 PM, 2018
11am - 11.15am . Sunny, Clear, 9c.
15 min visit shown 2 skeins of Pink Footed Goose.
1 x 75, 1 x 90. (Both NW).
Plus 2 Buzzard.
Thanks Derek.
Mike Cooper said
Tue Sep 25 1:42 PM, 2018
In car park area 07:00-11:00
At least 4 willow tit 2 juvs so probably family group
Chiffchaff at least 2 birds singing
Kingfisher juv male
House Martin 5 circling trees when I left
Pink footed geese heard but not seen at 10:00 plus a skein of 140 heading NW same number of calls as unseen skein
Ian Campbell said
Tue Sep 25 10:58 AM, 2018
This a.m. with Malcolm, on the res. 67 Cormorant, 3 Shoveler, 3 Gadwall, 7 Teal, 104 Tufted Duck, 1 Kingfisher and 31 Great Crested Grebe. Overhead 1 Swallow and 46 Meadow Pipit. Around the pumphouse 28 Pied and 3 Grey Wagtail. At the feeders at least 2 Willow Tit. Cheers Ian. Forgot to mention the Peregrine on the pylon towards Bury.
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Tuesday 25th of September 2018 03:46:32 PM
Approx 1000 House Martin this morning 2 Kingfisher Little Grebe 16 Snipe 8 Shoveler 7 Stock Dove Peregrine Buzzard
Martin Loftus said
Sat Sep 22 4:00 PM, 2018
3pm slow walk around the mound with the dog.
This beautiful female wheatear landed litrally 5 feet from me, posed nicely for a photo and then carried on with its migration flying across the res towards the pump house.
Also X2 juvenile chiffchaff briefly jittering around the hawthorn under the pylon.
Also noteworthy was a snipe and a brief view of an eclipse garganey on the pool next to the canal. Several teal were also mingling with it but seemed to be shy. Ta!
Simon Johnson said
Sat Sep 22 12:55 PM, 2018
Migration watch from the pump house with Ian and Derek
229 Pink-footed Geese NW and 29 SE 1489 Meadow Pipit south 6 Golden Plover sw 19 Lapwing sw 8 Grey Wagtail south 33 Alba Wagtails south 722 House Martin south 555 Swallow south 12 Sand Martin south 8 Siskin south 16 Reed Bunting Sw
On the res 5 Shoveler Wigeon 2 Gadwall 250 House Martin 100 Swallow
Withins Dipper on over flow
Martin Loftus said
Fri Sep 21 3:47 PM, 2018
2:30 -3:3pm
weather = Biblical
Hundreds of hirundines all out feeding on the res in the gailforce winds. Mainly Swallows, Sand Martin and a few House Martin. I would even go as far to say it's the most I've seen all at once all summer!
Shoveler in the creek
At the feeders, of note:
Willow tit.
Female sparrowhawk.
Great spotted Woodpecker.
Steven Higginbottom said
Thu Sep 20 7:04 PM, 2018
07:15-09:30am with Ian C 1 Shoveler. 24 Teal 5 Goosander 2 flyovers 3 River. 1 Little Grebe. 3 Snipe. 1 Raven.
Cheers Steven
Ian Campbell said
Wed Sep 19 10:16 AM, 2018
28 Swallows passed through between 7-8 a.m. today. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Tue Sep 18 10:16 AM, 2018
7.15-8.45 a.m. juv. Arctic Tern gave good views sat on bouy near pumphouse also at least 170 Swallow and 40 Meadow Pipits passed overhead and 8 Goosander. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Mon Sep 17 1:02 PM, 2018
a.m. today, very quiet with just 1 Kingfisher, 1 Shoveler and 2 Rook of note. Cheers Ian
Martin Loftus said
Sun Sep 16 7:43 PM, 2018
5-6pm very quiet.
One excellent bird of note was a single whinchat at Crowtrees and a peregrine slowly making its way along the pylons towards Radcliffe.
07:10 -10:15 partly with Ian C 18 Teal. 22 Great crested Grebe. 1 Little Grebe. 2 Kingfishers. 3 Snipe. 1 Kestrel. 1 Pale Common Buzzard. 110+ Swallows south 36 House Martins south 11 Meadow pipits. 4 Mistle Thrush.
Cheers Steven
Simon Johnson said
Sat Sep 15 6:51 PM, 2018
this morning
Spotted Flycatcher - on wires by canal over flow 3 Willow Warbler 6 Chiffchaff 6 singing Tree Pipit - heard over Meadow Pipit 269 south and 10 NW Redpoll west 234 Swallow Sand Martin south 78 House Martin south 8 gadwall 4 Wigeon 3 Goosander south 9 Teal 18 Snipe SW and 8 Old hall Buzzard 4 Jay 3 Sparrowhawk including a cracking male which darted below the pumphouse then perched up on the nearby fence post
Ian Campbell said
Fri Sep 14 10:12 AM, 2018
This a.m. with Malcolm(happy birthday) and Howard, best was a Garganey on the canal and then to the pool at side of canal. Also 3 Snipe, 1 Willow Tit and a Water Rail(heard only) near here. On res just 5 Swallow but Tufted Duck now at 72. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Wed Sep 12 1:30 PM, 2018
This a.m. with Malcolm, similar numbers of Swallow and House Martin as yesterday, also 1 Common Sandpiper and 1 Kingfisher with 26 Meadow Pipit and 9 Mistle Thrush. Cheers Ian
Steven Higginbottom said
Tue Sep 11 4:29 PM, 2018
14:30-15:50pmQuick walk around reservoir highlights. 1 Siskin on Niger seed. 1 Kestrel. 1 Shoveler. 3 Teal. Large flock of Tits and warblers with counts of the following 2 Coal Tits 27 Blue Tit. 9 Great Tit. 14 Long tailed Tits. 2 Willow Warblers. 8 Chiffchaff. Goldcrest heard but not seen.
Cheers Steven.
Ian Campbell said
Tue Sep 11 11:39 AM, 2018
This a.m. 7.45-9.30, 1 Whinchat giving good views on Hawthorn below pumphouse for 10 mins and a minimum of 250 Swallow and 70 House Martin over the res. were the highlights. Cheers Ian
Steven Higginbottom said
Mon Sep 10 11:24 AM, 2018
06:30-11am 2 Shoveler. 2 Gadwall. 11 Teal pool by Canal. 4 Goosander on River Orwell. 14 Great Crested Grebe. 1 Little Grebe. 8 Mute Swans 2 Snipe along canal near Crow Trees. 3 Tree Pipit over Sw 35 Meadow pipit 8 at Pumphouse the rest flyovers S 1 Linnet. 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker. 2 Willow Warblers. 6 Chiffchaff. 3 Blackcap. 1 Stock dove over SE 120+ Swallows, 45 House Martins & 1 Sand Martin. 1 Sparrowhawk chasing a Jay
3pm: I was stood near the car park on the shoreline scanning through the gulls when I looked down near my feet and to my surprise I was stood just feet away from this beautiful little Jack snipe.
It was doing its text book " crouch down and be motionless" self defense mechanism. Its the first time I've ever seen one that close that I hadn't accidentally flushed, never mind actually managing to photograph one.
Also of note:
The Pintail was flying around the res gradually getting higher and higher before it flew off Southbound into the distance.
Cheers Ian
With Ian, Malcolm , Steve.
41 Species spotted: Including:
Migratory:
1 Skien 50+ Pink Footed Goose. (E).
1 Skien 30+ Pink Footed Goose. (NE).
1 Lapwing (S).
Non Migratory:
1 Buzzard.
3 Kestrel.
90+ Tufted Duck.
17 Snipe.
1 Willow Tit.
4 Herring Gull.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.( Irwell).
22 Great Crested Grebe.
7 Grey Heron.
4 Grey Wagtail.
19 Cormorant.
14 Collared Dove
4 Jay.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 8th of October 2018 03:16:45 PM
Cheers Ian
Mainly with Simon J. (See his post below).
41 Species spotted: Including:
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
1 Pintail.
20+ Long Tailed Tit.
1 Sparrowhawk.
3 Teal.
30 Great Crested Grebe.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
6 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
2 Reed Bunting.
1 Coal Tit.
6 Grey Heron.
24 Cormorant.
21 Collared Dove.
1 Grey Wagtail.
73 Jackdaw (Cattle field).
13 Mute Swan.
1 Grey Wagtail.
On feeders mixture of 40+ (Greenfinch,Chaffinch, Long Tailed Tit, Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Great Tit, House Sparrow, Robin) .
Thanks Derek.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Saturday 6th of October 2018 10:25:09 PM
4 Swallow
240 Pink-footed Geese SE in 2 Skiens and 108 west in 2 Skiens
101 Tufted Duck
4 Gadwall
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
44 Species spotted: Including:
2 Stonechat. ( together on fencepost Elton Goyt).
2 Sparrowhawk.
1 Kestrel.
21 Meadow Pipit. (S)
2 Song Thrush. (S)
6 Mistle Thrush. (S)
1 Pheasant. (M)
1 Pintail.
1 Goosander.
3 Teal.
1 Snipe.
1 Jay.
17 Mute Swan.
450+ Canada Goose.
100+ Coot.
67 Tufted Duck.
25 Cormorant.
19 Great Crested Grebe.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
3 Grey Wagtail.
7 Grey Heron.
60+ Mixture of Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Blue Tit, Great Tit, House Sparrow. (Hedges near Creek).
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Thursday 4th of October 2018 01:20:36 PM
Cheers Ian
Sightings from yesterday
An adult mediterranean Gull flew along the canal at crow trees
Pintail on the res in the creek - defo a Male
10 Chiffchaff
Swallow
Wigeon
Buzzard
This afternoon -
The Pintail was again along the canal in the flooded field.
A Stonechat was on a fence post on the track going up to Old Hall Farm.
45 Species spotted:Including:
1 Buzzard.
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Willow Tit.
2 Chiffchaff.
1 Pintail.
1 Wigeon.
9 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
22 Collared Dove.
16 Long Tailed Tit.
40+ Greenfinch (Capsticks).
80+ Jackdaw.
29 Cormorant.
22 Great Crested Grebe.
14 Mute Swan.
8 Grey Heron.
9 Grey Wagtail.
2 Jay.
5 Meadow Pipit. (S).
3 Snipe.
23 Teal.(Pond by Canal).
57 Tufted Duck.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Looking at the photos attached of the Pintail this also looks like a drake to me similar to the one at Shell Pool this morning. ( Long grey scapulars and a two toned blue beak) but I stand to be corrected!
Cheers Ian
1 Pintail in creek (record shots attached.)
3 Pochard (Record shot attach of 2 )
5 Teal on Reservoir.
82 Tufted Duck.
72 Cormorants.
33 Great Crested Grebes.
11 Mute Swans.
2 Greylag Geese over East.
3 Kingfishers.
1 Great Black back Gull.
3 Herring Gulls.
36 Lapwings over NW
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
2 Chiffchaff.
1 Willow tit.
2 Stock Dove West.
1 Siskin East.
1 Sparrowhawk
Cheers Steven
-- Edited by Steven Higginbottom on Sunday 30th of September 2018 01:09:44 PM
Noteworthy;
Pink footed geese over
Great black backed gull
Jay
Reed bunting
Teal
And a female pintail still on the flooded pool (my Elton local first).
Ta!
51 Species spotted:Including:
Migratory:
63 Pink Footed Goose. (E).
13 Meadow Pipit. (W).
90 Wood Pigeon (SE).
15 Swallow (S).
2 House Martin. (S).
1 Lapwing.(S).
Non Migratory:
3 Buzzard.
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Kestrel.
1 Pintail.
2 Great Black Backed Gull.
11 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
1 Common Gull.
13 Blackbird.
250+ Canada Goose.
23 Collared Dove.
56 Cormorant.
24 Great Crested Grebe.
55 Tufted Duck.
1 Goosander. (Irwell).
8 Grey Heron.
7 Grey Wagtail.
11 Mute Swan.
8 Snipe.
Thanks Derek.
.
21 Great Crested Grebes on Res 70+ Tufted Ducks on Withins 1 Swallow flying over Crow tree farm due south, Meadow Pipit, Buzzard, 2 Teal on Res 3 Teal in Marsh Buzzard overhead Pintail reported by other birders, 2 Goosander and a Mink on Irwell 27 Cormorant
Tawny Owl below withins
Willow Tit coney green
Pintail on res this morning I thought was an eclipse Male
42 Species Spotted: Including:
1 Dipper. ( Irwell ).
1 Kingfisher. (Irwell).
1 Buzzard.
1 Kestrel.
1 Sparrowhawk.
1 Peregrine Falcon.
2 Chiffchaff.
1 Pintail.
43 Tufted Duck.
23 Great Crested Grebe.
2 Mistle Thrush.
11 Snipe.
1 Skylark.
2 Great Black Backed Gull. (Irwell).
Migratory:
Pink Footed Goose 100+ in 3 Skeins East , with Simon.
Later on.
1x 34 Pink Footed Goose East.
24 Meadow Pipit West.
Thanks Derek.
-- Edited by Derek Richardson on Thursday 27th of September 2018 09:20:37 PM
55 species during a morning circuit 7.25 to 11.00:
1 Pintail, 1 Wigeon, 5 Shoveler and 25 Teal, the latter mainly on the pool by the canal.
At least 200 Pink Feet over in multiple skeins.
14 Snipe, 1 Water Rail calling next to the canal.
2 Kingfisher, one on the Res and the other on the Irwell.
5 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Mistle Thrush, 1 Raven and 2 Lesser Redpoll over.
1 Willow Tit on the feeders.
This afternoon - Female Pintail along the canal in flooded field.
-- Edited by Peter Johnson on Thursday 27th of September 2018 03:12:23 PM
This afternoon.
Male Stonechat. Along the track up to Old Hall Farm sat on barbed wire fence.
Kingfisher on Res.
Dipper below within a Res on stream.
Female Sparrowhawk catching a Snipe. This is the 4th time I have witnessed this.It is normally sat in the same willow bush waiting to ambush. On each occasion two snipe have flown in it has shot across and dropped down. Only one has flown off.
-- Edited by Peter Johnson on Wednesday 26th of September 2018 05:37:53 PM
15 min visit shown 2 skeins of Pink Footed Goose.
1 x 75, 1 x 90. (Both NW).
Plus 2 Buzzard.
Thanks Derek.
At least 4 willow tit 2 juvs so probably family group
Chiffchaff at least 2 birds singing
Kingfisher juv male
House Martin 5 circling trees when I left
Pink footed geese heard but not seen at 10:00 plus a skein of 140 heading NW same number of calls as unseen skein
Cheers Ian. Forgot to mention the Peregrine on the pylon towards Bury.
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Tuesday 25th of September 2018 03:46:32 PM
Mainly with Ian and Simon.
38 Species spotted: Including:
2 Peregrine (1m,1f).
2 Kestrel.
3 Sparrowhawk.
37 Cormorant.
33 Tufted Duck.
9 Mute Swan.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
4 Lesser Blacked Backed Gull.
1 Continental Blackbird.
4 Chiffchaff.
15 Collared Dove.
21 Great Crested Grebe.
4 Long Tailed Tit.
6 Gadwall.
1 Goosander.
107 Pink Footed Goose.( NW).
19 Greenfinch.
8 Grey Wagtail.
30+ Pied Wagtail.
120+ Black Headed Gull. (Irwell).
6 Grey Heron.
6 Jay.
30+ Swallow.
1Kingfisher.
10 Meadow Pipit. (S).
2 Skylark.
6 Teal.
Thanks Derek.
2 Kingfisher
Little Grebe
16 Snipe
8 Shoveler
7 Stock Dove
Peregrine
Buzzard
3pm slow walk around the mound with the dog.
This beautiful female wheatear landed litrally 5 feet from me, posed nicely for a photo and then carried on with its migration flying across the res towards the pump house.
Also X2 juvenile chiffchaff briefly jittering around the hawthorn under the pylon.
At the feeders, X1 Coal Tit of note .
229 Pink-footed Geese NW and 29 SE
1489 Meadow Pipit south
6 Golden Plover sw
19 Lapwing sw
8 Grey Wagtail south
33 Alba Wagtails south
722 House Martin south
555 Swallow south
12 Sand Martin south
8 Siskin south
16 Reed Bunting Sw
On the res
5 Shoveler
Wigeon
2 Gadwall
250 House Martin
100 Swallow
Withins
Dipper on over flow
2:30 -3:3pm
weather = Biblical
Hundreds of hirundines all out feeding on the res in the gailforce winds. Mainly Swallows, Sand Martin and a few House Martin. I would even go as far to say it's the most I've seen all at once all summer!
Shoveler in the creek
At the feeders, of note:
Willow tit.
Female sparrowhawk.
Great spotted Woodpecker.
1 Shoveler.
24 Teal
5 Goosander 2 flyovers 3 River.
1 Little Grebe.
3 Snipe.
1 Raven.
Cheers Steven
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
5-6pm very quiet.
One excellent bird of note was a single whinchat at Crowtrees and a peregrine slowly making its way along the pylons towards Radcliffe.
18 Teal.
22 Great crested Grebe.
1 Little Grebe.
2 Kingfishers.
3 Snipe.
1 Kestrel.
1 Pale Common Buzzard.
110+ Swallows south
36 House Martins south
11 Meadow pipits.
4 Mistle Thrush.
Cheers Steven
Spotted Flycatcher - on wires by canal over flow
3 Willow Warbler
6 Chiffchaff 6 singing
Tree Pipit - heard over
Meadow Pipit 269 south and 10 NW
Redpoll west
234 Swallow
Sand Martin south
78 House Martin south
8 gadwall
4 Wigeon
3 Goosander south
9 Teal
18 Snipe SW and 8 Old hall
Buzzard
4 Jay
3 Sparrowhawk including a cracking male which darted below the pumphouse then perched up on the nearby fence post
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
1 Siskin on Niger seed.
1 Kestrel.
1 Shoveler.
3 Teal.
Large flock of Tits and warblers with counts of the following
2 Coal Tits
27 Blue Tit.
9 Great Tit.
14 Long tailed Tits.
2 Willow Warblers.
8 Chiffchaff.
Goldcrest heard but not seen.
Cheers Steven.
Cheers Ian
2 Shoveler.
2 Gadwall.
11 Teal pool by Canal.
4 Goosander on River Orwell.
14 Great Crested Grebe.
1 Little Grebe.
8 Mute Swans
2 Snipe along canal near Crow Trees.
3 Tree Pipit over Sw
35 Meadow pipit 8 at Pumphouse the rest flyovers S
1 Linnet.
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
2 Willow Warblers.
6 Chiffchaff.
3 Blackcap.
1 Stock dove over SE
120+ Swallows, 45 House Martins & 1 Sand Martin.
1 Sparrowhawk chasing a Jay
Cheers Steven