ELTON RESERVOIR

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

RE: ELTON RESERVOIR

Peter Johnson · Status: Offline

This afternoon -

4 Little Ringed Plover

Single Common Sandpiper

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

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.

Cheers Steven

brian fielding · Status: Offline

1 little ringed plover still and 1 swallow amongst the sand martins.

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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

Martin Loftus · Status: Offline

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

Ian Boote · Status: Offline

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

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

Steven Higginbottom wrote:

07:00-10:20am with Ian C 57 Species seen highlights.
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.

Also 2 Little Ringed Plover.
Cheers Ian

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

07:00-10:20am with Ian C 57 Species seen highlights.
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.

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

Evening visit highlights 2 Swallows. 100+ Sand martins. 1 Little Grebe. 1 Goosander. 1 Kingfisher. 200+ Wood Pigeons flying East low. 1 Chiffchaff. Cheers Steven.

Simon Johnson · Status: Offline

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

Peter Johnson · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

This afternoon - 3 Fieldfare including the Leucistic bird along the canal that has been previously reported.

Richard Thew · Status: Offline

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 backedÂ gull. That's all I can report for now I'm afraid.

Richard Thew · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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.

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

Also willow tit came into feeders as I was packing up nets at 15:30

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

3 Buzzard over Withins at 15:35.

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

This a.m. on Withins 4 Pink-footed Geese, on Elton 4 Goldeneye, 5 Oystercatcher, 33 Sand Martin.
Cheers Ian

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

This am, 1 Wheatear, 2 Gadwall and approx 30 Sand Martins. Cheers

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

To add to Ians post, 1 chiffchaff seen singing along the old railway path behind the hospital. Ta.

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

This a.m. with Malcolm, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Goldeneye and approx 10 Meadow Pipit on grass bank below pumphouse.
Cheers Ian

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

this morning with ian campbell, 9 sand martins, 1 redshank, 1 peregrine and 2 goldeneye.

Roger Halsey · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

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 · Status: Offline

Juv Glaucous Gull currently on res
3 sand Martin also

Richard Thew · Status: Offline

A potter about this afternoon. A few things worthy of a note include 3 (possibly 4) goldeneye with 3 on withins along with 4 pink footed geese which was a nice to find, 7 lapwings, a dozen meadow pipits on Elton fields, the 2 sand martins (my personal earliest sighting in the year), 2 reed buntings, and of course the common scoter. About 30+ large gulls were also present with 8 great black backed gulls in plus the usual including a darker shade grey herring gull (Definitely herring). Ta!

stuart lewis-gough · Status: Offline

Siskin, Chaffinch, Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch all round the feeding station this morning, Great crested Grebes, Goldeneye and a Common Scoter on main res.

Richard Thew · Status: Offline

I thought I heard a green woodpecker this morning but I thought nah! Couldn't be or so I thought, until Simon's post. I heard it come from the fields area of the canal and withins. This was at around 8am.

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

To add to previous sightings this morning 1 Redshank 3 Oystercatchers 1 Chiffchaff singing possibly 2 1 Siskin 2 Meadow pipits 1 Buzzard Cheers Steven

Simon Warford · Status: Offline

Green Woodpecker calling behind main car park, then flew across toward the Dip behind the hospital, 7.50am. 29 Wigeon on the Res flew off high 8.10am.

Steven Higginbottom · Status: Offline

So far this morning 2 Sand Martin's. 1 Drake Common Scoter 22+ Wigeon 6 Goldeneye 2 Teal 5 Tufted Duck Cheers Steven

Ian Campbell · Status: Offline

This a.m. with Malcolm, 5/6 Goldeneye and 1 Shoveler on res. 10+ Fieldfare and Redwing in hedgerow between Elton and Withins.
Cheers Ian

Martin Loftus · Status: Offline

4,30pm gull roost was 200 plus I tried to search through it for any specials, was hard with position of the sun, quite a few juvenile Great black-backed gulls dominating the buoys. Only bird of note was a female Stonechat on the field adjacent to the pump house.