06:15-10am highlights 1 Osprey flew over heading towards Bolton high up. 1 White Wagtail. 2 Grey Wagtail. 2 Gadwall. 1 Shoveler. 1 Stock Dove. Lots of Willow warblers,Chiffchaff and Blackcap singing.
Cheers Steven
Ian Campbell said
Wed Apr 12 2:46 PM, 2017
8-10 a.m. with Malcolm in not very nice weather, 2 White Wagtail still present with approx. 450 Sand Martin over the res. and 3 Swallow behind boathouse. 1 Little Ringed Plover by canal and many singing Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Tue Apr 11 10:42 AM, 2017
7-9 a.m. with Brian, 2 White Wagtail near pumphouse and 2 Curlew over. 1 Greylag Goose in field below pumphouse. Over the res. 200+ Sand Martin with at least 2 House Martin and 5 Swallow. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Mon Apr 10 4:28 PM, 2017
I lost sight of the Ruff about 7.45(good spot Simon), the Sand Martins increased to over 300 and 5 Swallows were amongst them, also 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Gadwall and 1 Snipe. Brian also had a Shelduck after I'd left. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 10th of April 2017 04:29:22 PM
Simon Warford said
Mon Apr 10 8:58 AM, 2017
Early morning, 2 Ruff feeding on grass by the Creek, then by 7am they were on the grass at Wader Point.
Also 1 House Martin amongst 200+ Sand Martin.
Steven Higginbottom said
Sun Apr 9 10:26 AM, 2017
06:00-10:15am with Paul W
1 Curlew.
2 Shoveler.
2 Snipe.
4 Oystercatchers.
1 Goosander. First light.
1 Teal.
Blackcap,Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff.
Only 2 Sand martin seen.
Cheers Steven.
Steven Higginbottom said
Fri Apr 7 7:45 PM, 2017
17:00-19:30pm with Martin of note.
1 House Martin flew through sw
1 Wheatear in field next to Old Hall Farm
1 Blackcap.
1 Willow warbler.
5 Great Black Backed Gulls.
1 Snipe in Creek.
4 Teal.
2 Gadwall.
1 Little Grebe.
Cheers Steven.
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Apr 6 1:38 PM, 2017
At least three Swallows over the water early this morning with c70 Sand Martin once the most had cleared and two Little Ringed Plovers.
Steven Higginbottom said
Thu Apr 6 10:15 AM, 2017
06:30-10am highlie
1 Common Sandpiper.
3 Oystercatchers.
1 Wiilow Warbler seen 7 Heard.
2 Blackcap Seen 5 Heard.
3 Chiffchaff seen 6 heard.
2 Gadwall.
5 Pink footed geese.
Late news from Harold who had a single Ring Ouzel at Elton Goyt yesterday 5:4:17.
Cheers Steven.
Peter Johnson said
Wed Apr 5 4:23 PM, 2017
This afternoon -
4 Little Ringed Plover
Single Common Sandpiper
Steven Higginbottom said
Tue Apr 4 7:32 PM, 2017
17:00-19:15pm Nice evening walk highlights 2 Little Ringed Plover in flooded field at side of canal.photo attached. 5 Pink footed geese in field near crow trees farm. 2 Linnets. 2 Swallows possibly 3 amongst the 80+ Sand Martin's.
1 little ringed plover still and 1 swallow amongst the sand martins.
Steven Higginbottom said
Tue Apr 4 7:00 AM, 2017
Quick look on way to work 0630-0650am 4:4:17.
1 Little Ringed Plover between Creek and Mound .
1 great spotted Woodpecker .
3 Bullfinch.
2 Singing Blackcaps heard 1 Creek 1 near feeders.
3 Willow Warblers heard. 2 Creek 1 Behind feeders.
2 Chiffchaff heard 1 Creek 1 behind feeders.
Cheers Steven .
Roger Halsey said
Mon Apr 3 2:06 PM, 2017
Missed the Little Ringed Plovers, but 2 Water Rail calling from the marsh by the canal, 2 Kestrel, 5 Pink Footed Geese on Withins, 2 Grey Wagtail by the outlet stream and nice to see a Long Tailed Tit nest building. Also a few Sand martin over.
Richard Thew said
Mon Apr 3 9:40 AM, 2017
little ringed plovers on the flooded field next to the canal.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Monday 3rd of April 2017 11:07:23 AM
600 Redwing moved east in several flocks largest 105 and 212 Swallow 6 Little Ringed Plover flew through 2 Ringed Plover 4 Oystercatcher 2 Gadwall 4 Pink-footed Geese Greylag Goose over 40 Sand Martin 12 Chiffchaff 4 Willow Warbler 2 Blackcap Sparrowhawk displaying 40+ meadow pipit north
Peter Johnson said
Fri Mar 31 4:49 PM, 2017
A single Swallow in amongst 60 Sand martin at 16:45.
-- Edited by Peter Johnson on Friday 31st of March 2017 04:49:59 PM
Steven Higginbottom said
Fri Mar 31 2:57 PM, 2017
Quick look after work highlights being. 1 Mediterranean Gull 1st Winter plumage calling as flew through north. 2 Bullfinch 1 Siskin female at Feeders 1 Lesser Redpoll at Feeders 3 Singing Chiffchaff 9 Sand martins.
Cheers Steven
Peter Johnson said
Thu Mar 30 4:10 PM, 2017
This afternoon - 3 Fieldfare including the Leucistic bird along the canal that has been previously reported.
Richard Thew said
Thu Mar 30 2:17 PM, 2017
On my arrival this morning for half an hour- the sand martins were feeding high up above the reservoir, (still no swallows yet) worthy of note; there was a stunning looking summer plumaged common gull amongst the black headed gulls with at least one lesser black backed gull. That's all I can report for now I'm afraid.
Richard Thew said
Wed Mar 29 2:25 PM, 2017
Worthy of note; at least about 120 sand martins are feeding over the reservoir. I've had a careful scan through them both at 10am and 2pm and so far we don't have any swallows with them. Maybe tomorrow? ?
Richard Thew said
Tue Mar 28 6:28 PM, 2017
This morning and briefly and again at 2nd. I counted just over 300 black headed gulls with 2 herring gulls and 1 1st winter lesser black backed gull. No sign of the wheatear but the chiffchaffs are very active. Also to note; sand martin, bullfinch, lapwings, and 4 pink footed geese are surprisingly still near withins.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Tuesday 28th of March 2017 06:45:09 PM
Steven Higginbottom said
Mon Mar 27 11:47 AM, 2017
08:30- 11:30am highlights 1 Wheatear at Elton Goyt amongst sheep. Photo attached. 2 Linnet flew over the canal. 2 Ringed Plover at side of Elton res between Creek and Mound. 4 Sand Martin's. 1 Goosander f on Elton Res. 3 Goldeneye 2 m 1 f. 1 Sparrowhawk. 3 Kestrels.
This a.m. with Steven, 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Goldeneye and 2 Teal on res. 1 Mediterranean Gull (adult) in field near Crow Trees. 48 species seen in total. Cheers Ian
Steven Higginbottom said
Sat Mar 25 10:28 AM, 2017
06:20-10:20am With Ian C & Malcolm highlights.
1 Siskin.
2 Willow Tits.
8 Bullfinch.
7 Singing Chiffchaff.
1 Snipe.
2 Ringed Plover.
6 Oystercatcher.
1 Raven.
7 Goldeneye.
2 Gadwall.
2 Teal.
4 Pink footed Geese.
4 Greylag Geese.
1 Kestrel.
3 Sand martin.
Plus the usual sightings.
Cheers Steven .
Mike Cooper said
Fri Mar 24 5:57 PM, 2017
Also willow tit came into feeders as I was packing up nets at 15:30
Steven Higginbottom said
Fri Mar 24 4:41 PM, 2017
Quick hour after work of note. 2 Lesser Redpoll at Feeders 1 Siskin at Feeders 1 Redshank 16 Lapwings 3 Greylag geese
Cheers Steven
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 24th of March 2017 04:46:58 PM
Peter Johnson said
Fri Mar 24 4:39 PM, 2017
3 Buzzard over Withins at 15:35.
Ian Campbell said
Fri Mar 24 11:13 AM, 2017
This a.m. on Withins 4 Pink-footed Geese, on Elton 4 Goldeneye, 5 Oystercatcher, 33 Sand Martin. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Thu Mar 23 11:24 AM, 2017
As well as the birds Richard saw there was also 4 Oystercatcher, 4 Goldeneye, at least 20 Meadow Pipit over and 3 Sand Martin on Elton with 1 Kingfisher at Withins. Cheers Ian
Richard Thew said
Thu Mar 23 11:01 AM, 2017
Quick visit. To note; 100 black headed gulls with a few herring and common gulls, 2 chiffchaff, 1 barnacle goose (likely feral), and a great crested grebe that can bounce on the water when it lands! Ta.
Martin Loftus said
Wed Mar 22 3:07 PM, 2017
1,30 - 2,30 - half a walk round with the dog, with the relentless rain!
X1 Barnacle goose with the Canada geese, (from looking through my photo records doesn't seem to match any of the 3 resedent ones at Lowercroft res, yet I wouldn't rule out the possibility of it being one of them)
X1 common gull on one of the buoys
X1 chiffchaff opposite the feeders
X1 female sparrowhawk, that nearly had a song thrush on the patch of grass with the little pony's on next to the sailing club.
-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Wednesday 22nd of March 2017 03:37:38 PM
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 22nd of March 2017 04:23:49 PM
This a.m. in the rain, 2 Mediterranean Gulls over, 1 Wheatear, 5 Sand Martin, 1 Goldeneye and 6 Oystercatcher. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Wednesday 22nd of March 2017 02:34:42 PM
Ian Campbell said
Tue Mar 21 9:47 AM, 2017
This am, 1 Wheatear, 2 Gadwall and approx 30 Sand Martins.
Cheers
Ian Campbell said
Mon Mar 20 5:10 PM, 2017
1.30-3.00 pm 1 Common Scoter (f), 3 Wigeon, 2 Goldeneye and 10 Sand Martin on the res. At withins a Buzzard and 4 Pink-footed Geese.
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 20th of March 2017 09:00:53 PM
Steven Higginbottom said
Sun Mar 19 7:06 AM, 2017
06:20-07:00am Quick look upto. Creek and back to car park, before taking daughter to badminton match.
1 Raven over towards pilsworth
6 Goldeneye 3 m 3 f
1 Shoveler m
13 Tufted Duck
4 Singing Chiffchaff
2 Bullfinch
3 Oystercatchers
3 Lapwings
Cheers Steven
Ian Campbell said
Sat Mar 18 10:35 AM, 2017
This a.m. with Malcolm, on the res. 1 Common Scoter (m), 4 Goldeneye, 2 Sand Martin, 3 Oystercatcher and a Kingfisher. Field by withins 4 Pink-footed Geese. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Fri Mar 17 10:54 AM, 2017
This a.m. with Malcolm in poor weather, 4 Goldeneye and 4 Sand Martin on Elton with 1 Goosander (f) over. On Withins 1 Goosander (m). 2 singing Skylark above capsticks and displaying Lapwing. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Friday 17th of March 2017 10:54:44 AM
Richard Thew said
Thu Mar 16 6:18 PM, 2017
To add to Ians post, 1 chiffchaff seen singing along the old railway path behind the hospital. Ta.
Ian Campbell said
Thu Mar 16 3:55 PM, 2017
This a.m. with Malcolm, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Goldeneye and approx 10 Meadow Pipit on grass bank below pumphouse. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Wed Mar 15 10:57 AM, 2017
This a.m with Malcolm, Red-breasted Merganser (female) seen flying upriver and lost to view, also Little Egret on river. On res. 4 Goldeneye, 2 Gadwall, 4 Oystercatcher and a Curlew over. 1 Teal on Withins. Cheers Ian
brian fielding said
Tue Mar 14 10:27 AM, 2017
this morning with ian campbell, 9 sand martins, 1 redshank, 1 peregrine and 2 goldeneye.
Roger Halsey said
Tue Mar 14 10:21 AM, 2017
No sign of the Glaucous Gull this morning. 1 Sand Martin over the res, 18 Fieldfare and 4 Redwing in the trees on the path to Withens.
Ian Campbell said
Mon Mar 13 2:33 PM, 2017
This a.m. with Brian and Malcolm but, alas, before the Glaucous Gull, 3 sand Martin, 1 Ringed Plover, 3 Goldeneye, 1 Shoveler and 2 Gadwall. On Withins 2 Little Grebe and 3 Teal with 4 Pink-footed Geese in field. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 13th of March 2017 02:34:57 PM
Simon Johnson said
Mon Mar 13 11:33 AM, 2017
Juv Glaucous Gull currently on res 3 sand Martin also
1 Osprey flew over heading towards Bolton high up.
1 White Wagtail.
2 Grey Wagtail.
2 Gadwall.
1 Shoveler.
1 Stock Dove.
Lots of Willow warblers,Chiffchaff and Blackcap singing.
Cheers Steven
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 10th of April 2017 04:29:22 PM
Also 1 House Martin amongst 200+ Sand Martin.
At least three Swallows over the water early this morning with c70 Sand Martin once the most had cleared and two Little Ringed Plovers.
This afternoon -
4 Little Ringed Plover
Single Common Sandpiper
2 Little Ringed Plover in flooded field at side of canal.photo attached.
5 Pink footed geese in field near crow trees farm.
2 Linnets.
2 Swallows possibly 3 amongst the 80+ Sand Martin's.
Cheers Steven
Missed the Little Ringed Plovers, but 2 Water Rail calling from the marsh by the canal, 2 Kestrel, 5 Pink Footed Geese on Withins, 2 Grey Wagtail by the outlet stream and nice to see a Long Tailed Tit nest building. Also a few Sand martin over.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Monday 3rd of April 2017 11:07:23 AM
Just got back from a slow full loop with the dog, the mosquito swarms were unbearable in parts!
Of note, not previously posted,
X3 male Reed bunting and X2 female
X2 lapwing on field behind the farm
X2 grey wagtail in the overflow inle
X5 oystercatcher flew over
PM can add
2 Goosander on River
4 Bullfinch at feeders (3m 1f) 2 back of Alpha
2 Treecreeper back of Alpha.
Kestrel and female Sparrowhawk
Also 2 Little Ringed Plover.
Cheers Ian
2 Raven.
2 Greylag Geese.
5 Pink Footed Geese.
7 singing Chiffchaff.
4 Singing Wiilow Warbler.
1 Singing Blackcap.
7 Linnet.
1 Swallow.
20+ Sand martins.
2 Gadwall.
3 Goldeneye.
1 Little Grebe.
1 Little Egret. Photo attached.
Cheers Steven.
This morning with Paul Wilson & Ian C
600 Redwing moved east in several flocks largest 105 and 212
Swallow
6 Little Ringed Plover flew through
2 Ringed Plover
4 Oystercatcher
2 Gadwall
4 Pink-footed Geese
Greylag Goose over
40 Sand Martin
12 Chiffchaff
4 Willow Warbler
2 Blackcap
Sparrowhawk displaying
40+ meadow pipit north
A single Swallow in amongst 60 Sand martin at 16:45.
-- Edited by Peter Johnson on Friday 31st of March 2017 04:49:59 PM
1 Mediterranean Gull 1st Winter plumage calling as flew through north.
2 Bullfinch
1 Siskin female at Feeders
1 Lesser Redpoll at Feeders
3 Singing Chiffchaff
9 Sand martins.
Cheers Steven
This afternoon - 3 Fieldfare including the Leucistic bird along the canal that has been previously reported.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Tuesday 28th of March 2017 06:45:09 PM
1 Wheatear at Elton Goyt amongst sheep. Photo attached.
2 Linnet flew over the canal.
2 Ringed Plover at side of Elton res between Creek and Mound.
4 Sand Martin's.
1 Goosander f on Elton Res.
3 Goldeneye 2 m 1 f.
1 Sparrowhawk.
3 Kestrels.
Cheers Ian
Quick hour after work of note.
2 Lesser Redpoll at Feeders
1 Siskin at Feeders
1 Redshank
16 Lapwings
3 Greylag geese
Cheers Steven
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 24th of March 2017 04:46:58 PM
3 Buzzard over Withins at 15:35.
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
1,30 - 2,30 - half a walk round with the dog, with the relentless rain!
X1 Barnacle goose with the Canada geese, (from looking through my photo records doesn't seem to match any of the 3 resedent ones at Lowercroft res, yet I wouldn't rule out the possibility of it being one of them)
X1 common gull on one of the buoys
X1 chiffchaff opposite the feeders
X1 female sparrowhawk, that nearly had a song thrush on the patch of grass with the little pony's on next to the sailing club.
-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Wednesday 22nd of March 2017 03:37:38 PM
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 22nd of March 2017 04:23:49 PM
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Wednesday 22nd of March 2017 02:34:42 PM
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 20th of March 2017 09:00:53 PM
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Friday 17th of March 2017 10:54:44 AM
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
this morning with ian campbell, 9 sand martins, 1 redshank, 1 peregrine and 2 goldeneye.
No sign of the Glaucous Gull this morning. 1 Sand Martin over the res, 18 Fieldfare and 4 Redwing in the trees on the path to Withens.
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Monday 13th of March 2017 02:34:57 PM
3 sand Martin also