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| 03-Jul-2009 | No message | Just for the record,the Small Skipper I reported on 29/06/09, was infact a Large Skipper. | Clive Ashton | 03/07/2009 | 01-Jul-2009 | From Sheepwash: Yellow-Legged Gull, 2 Shelduck, 9 Oystercatcher, 5 Raven, female Gadwall, Common Tern, Common Gull. From Wildlife Centre: Pair of Red Crested Pochards, male Wigeon. Little Ringed Plover in front of Sailing club. | . | Dave Newcombe | 01/07/2009 | 29-Jun-2009 | A pair of Red crested Pochard and a male Wigeon at the Wildlife centre. A Hobby flew over the fields towards Wildlife centre creek. Swift twice went under the eaves of the visitor centre. |
Butterflies were Small white,Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Speckled Wood, Ringlet and a single Small Skipper. | Clive Ashton | 29/06/2009 | 16-Jun-2009 | Of note: Mute Swan - including two broods of cygnets, 5 & 6 respectively. Barnacle Goose (3), Oystercatcher (6) - all adults. Redshank (1). Song Thrush (1). Reed Bunting (1). Common Blue damselfly (13) - including one female over the wildlife centre pond. Painted Lady butterfly. |
Plants in flower: The Elder trees are in flower. There are carpets of Self-heal (purple & maroon) and Daisies together on Stones Island. Also in flower but not previously mentioned: Yellow Iris, Hogweed, Foxglove and Meadow Thistle. On the eastern side of Stones Island Water Betony (or Water Figwort) is in bud and should be in flower within a couple of weeks. |
Ray and Margaret Perry | 17/06/2009 | 16-Jun-2009 | WLC: 2 Gadwall, 5 Oystercatcher, 1 Redshank, 3 Bullfinch, 2 Common Tern, 4 Cormorant, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 2 Lapwing, c.20 Tree Sparrow (including fledglings) on the bird tables at one time. Also at PS Hide: 9 Mallard ducklings with apparently no mother, 3 Redshank, 2 Raven, and a Treecreeper on the path down. |
In the morning a Buzzard took what ominously looked like a fairly large chick from Flat Island and was mobbed by a BH Gulls and the Common Terns - both of which are still on eggs. The well grown Oystercatcher chick was still present later on.Uncertain therefore just what the Buzzard took. And one Orchid, possibly Common Spotted, along the path to PS hide. | James Owen (ABB) | 16/06/2009 | 15-Jun-2009 | Fairly quiet on site, of note were; Broods of 3 Moorhen at Sheepwash,and 4 at WLC pond. Single drake Gadwall still at WLC. Common Tern on Flat Island. Pair of Bullfinch on Paul Stanley feeding station. |
Female Broad bodied Chaser at Paul Stanley and quite a few Common Blue Damselflies at WLC pond. | Clive Ashton | 16/06/2009 | 14-Jun-2009 | WeBS count for Sunday 14th June 07.15 to 10.15 hours. 16 Mute Swan,537 Canada Goose,6 Barnacle Goose,47 Mallard,129 Tufted Duck,10 Little Grebe,25 Great Crested Grebe,4 Cormorant,3 Heron,11 Moorhen,68 Coot,8 Oystercatcher,2 Lapwing,4 Redshank,25 Black-headed Gull,2 Common Tern,1 Kingfisher and 1 Sparrowhawk. |
These figures only include adult birds and no figures for young are included or needed by the BTO. | Peter Gibbon | 16/06/2009 | 13-Jun-2009 | Thought you'd be interested to hear that during a walk from Carsington Water I spotted a Red Kite being mobbed by crows! I'm not sure if they've been seen in the area before but thought I'd contact you just in case they haven't. Seeing it made mine and my husband's day! A brilliant sight. Regards, Glen |
. | Glenys Torr | 15/06/2009 | 11-Jun-2009 | A Yellowhammer (red listed) seen at Bullhill Farm Kirk Ireton. The first I have seen in the Parish for years. 54 sightings in the parish in 1988. Appears not to have been recorded in CBC sightings so be aware that they are in the neighbourhood. |
. | dave williams | 14/06/2009 | 11-Jun-2009 | 3 Black-tailed Godwits on Stones Island, 0730hrs. At least 2 Swifts around the Visitor Centre eaves, breeding would be a first at Carsington. Jay carrying food in Hall Wood, showing breeding. Pair of Reed Bunting feeding young in Hopton Arm Reedbed, and Reed Warbler still singing. Common Tern pair with nest on Flat Island, but hidden behind vegitation when viewed from P S Hide. |
. | Roger Carrington | 11/06/2009 | 10-Jun-2009 | Of note: A pair of Mute Swans with five quite small cygnets. A pair of Gadwall. A female Mallard with four sturdy ducklings. Four Oystercatchers. A Common Tern fishing near the sailing club. A pair of Redshanks behaved as if defending a nest or young. Another observer told us he thought he had seen a very young bird but we did not see it. The Redshank pair attacked a Moorhen and also drove off a Crow and a Jackdaw. They were very aggressive. The pair were active at the water's edge between the wildlife centre and the watersports centre. |
Three pairs of Common Blue damselflies, each pair in tandem, were ovipositing on the surface vegetation of the wildlife centre pool. The only plant species newly into flower this week is Yarrow. |
Ray and Margaret Perry | 10/06/2009 | 10-Jun-2009 | A few highlights for today. At the Wildlife Centre was 3 Gadwall, and a pair of Redshank with one small youngster. A pair of Common Terns, and Oystercatcher with one young on Flat Island. Reed Warbler singing at Hopton End and also a Spotted Flycatcher there. 3 Broods of Mute Swan 3/5/6. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 10/06/2009 | 04-Jun-2009 | Of note: Barnacle Goose (4), Gadwall (pr), Mallard inc. a female with 3 very small ducklings & a female with 3 well grown youngsters, Oystercatcher (2), Redshank (1), Common Tern (2) - sitting on orange buoys near Horseshoe Island, Song Thrush (2): WARBLERS: Sedge, Garden, Willow, Whitethroat, and Blackcap + Chiffchaff; Blue Tits feeding young in box 0305, Great Tits feeding young in box 0304. A Great Tit youngster could occasionally be seen poking its fluffy head out through the hole in the box. Reed Bunting (singing male). Insects: Common Blue damselfly - a mating pair, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Small White, Large White and Painted Lady butterflies. |
Plants in flower: 36 species identified. Newly into flower - Spear Thistle, Meadow Vetchling, Dog Rose, Cut-leaved Crane's-bill, Lesser Stitchwort and Bulbous Buttercup. | Ray and Margaret Perry | 04/06/2009 | 01-Jun-2009 | This morning: 1 Black Tern, at least 2 Common Terns, pair of Common Scoter, Reed Warbler singing in Hopton Arm Reedbed, Pied Flycatcher still singing in Fishtail Creek but distant, 2 Spotted Flycatchers in Hall Wood and 1 in Middle Wood, Treecreeper singing and 1 family party in Hall Wood and another Treecreeper singing in Middle Wood. | . | No name given | 01/06/2009 | 01-Jun-2009 | As already stated a Black Tern this morning, also 4 Black Terns to at least 17.15. Reed Warbler briefly singing to the left of Sheepwash Hide. Not many more highlights apart from several Buzzards and a Raven. A pair of Oystercatchers feeding 2 young on flat island, Coots feeding 5 young to the left of Paul Stanley hide and a family of Blue Tits by Sheepwash Hide. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 01/06/2009 | 01-Jun-2009 | 4 Black Terns now present at 17:30hrs, and the 2 Common Scoters also. Reed Warbler singing at base of Sheepwash spit. |
. | Clive Ashton | 01/06/2009 | 28-May-2009 | Because of half-term and the sunny weather it was very busy on site today. We found 40 species of bird around midday. Of note: Barnacle Goose (4), Mallard - including a female with 5 very well developed ducklings, Common Buzzard being harrassed by Crows near the dam wall, Pheasant (2 heard), Common Tern (2) - on the raft near the Watersports Centre, Swift (2), Great Spotted Woodpecker (1 female) - next to Shiningford Creek, Common Whitethroat (2), Garden Warbler (1), Blackcap(2), Chiffchaff (2), Willow Warbler (2) and Reed Bunting (2 singing males). Butterflies: Orange Tip, Small White, Large White, Green-veined White, Wall and Red Admiral. Also Water Boatmen and hundreds, perhaps thousands of tadpoles in the pond next to the Wildlife Centre. |
Plants: 37 species identified today including Ribwort Plantain, Common Sorrel, Prickly Sow-thistle, Red Clover, Yellow-rattle, Germander Speedwell, Bugle, Cleavers, Jack-by-the-Hedge (or Garlic Mustard), Silverweed, Water Forget-me-not, Stinging Nettle, Horsetail (flowerless), Brooklime, Ox-eye Daisy, Self-heal, Water Avens, Eyebright, Meadow Crane's-bill, Sweet Cicely and Guilder Rose. | Ray and Margaret Perry | 28/05/2009 | 23-May-2009 | Millfields Island late afternoon - Barnacle Geese 3 pairs with 4nr goslings between them. Looked like 1+1&2. Swallows nesting inside the wooden furniture house. | Had young and noisy boys with us, so no careful spotting possible. | David & Sue Edmonds | 24/05/2009 | 22-May-2009 | A Whitethroat probably female, near the reed beds by the Hopton crossing. | . | Bob and Gill Smith | 22/05/2009 | 18-May-2009 | Not a lot about today but did get two cracking birds. A Cuckoo flew over Wildlife Centre Creek and perched long enough for me to get my scope on it before disappearing. And then a Hobby flew from the east and headed over Sheepwash hide shortly before 15.00. Also of note was a pair of Barnacle Geese with 4 young on Stones Island, a single Dunlin on Horseshoe Island, a flock of 7 Waders flew across the water which I think were also Dunlin. |
. | Dave Newcombe | 18/05/2009 | 15-May-2009 | Quick visit this morning: 8 Turnstone,5 on the raft near Watersports and 3 on the Island. 1 Sanderling on Sailing Club Island 3 Gadwall on Horseshoe Island. 100+ Swallows, and many House Martins/Swifts. |
. | Clive Ashton | 15/05/2009 | 13-May-2009 | With the weather being wet and windy today I thought there was a good chance of getting some migrants blown in but I didn't expect it to be quite so good. Spoke to a birder first thing who said he had had about a dozen distant Terns but couldn't quite ID them so they went down as 'Commic Terns' I made my way to Sheepwash and sat there a while before the first flock of Terns flew through....17 Arctics and 1 Black Tern followed by a further 7 Arctics 10 minutes later. Another Black Tern flew through and then 4 more later in the day. Throughout the day there were more flocks including one of 27 Arctics around 17.00. In total there was at least 80 Arctic Terns throughout the day plus 2 Common Terns. Other highlights include 3 or 4 Common Sandpipers, at least 2 Sanderlings, a Turnstone, several Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plovers, at least 2 Little Ringed Plovers, female Yellow Wagtail and a stunning adult Med Gull on Horseshoe Island to end the day. There were also literally 100's of Swifts, Housemartins and Swallows with a fair few Sandmartins too. |
. | Dave Newcombe | 13/05/2009 | 12-May-2009 | From WLC: 2 Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Common Tern, 1 Buzzard over toward pylons on left, 8 House Martins, 6 Swift. From Paul Stanley: 1 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Dunlin (in plumage), 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Pied Wagtail, 3 Pheasants (1 male), 1 Blackcap, 2 Willow tit, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Sand Martin (north). |
Evenining visit | Richard and Frances Pittam | 12/05/2009 | 11-May-2009 | Pair of Oystercatchers with 2 chicks on Millfields island | . | Bob and Gill Smith | 11/05/2009 | 10-May-2009 | Belated WeBS count done on Sunday 10th May. Mute Swan 13,Canada Goose 107,Barnacle Goose 14,Mallard 34,Tufted Duck 101,Great Northern Diver 1,Little Grebe 16,Great Crested Grebe 24,Cormorant 1,Grey Heron 1,Moorhen 19,Coot 80,Oystercatcher 12,Little Ringed Plover 2,Lapwing 4,Redshank 5,Common Sandpiper 2,Black-headed Gull 20,Common Tern 2. |
. | Peter Gibbon | 17/05/2009 | 09-May-2009 | DAWN CHORUS WALK :Willow Warbler,Chiffcaff,Garden Warbler,Blackcap and Whitethroat all singing well and showing themselves for the group. Also Robin,Dunnock,Wren,Blackbird,Song Thrush,Great and Blue Tit,Chaffinch,Bullfinch,Woodpigeon,Tree Sparrow and Reed Bunting singing or calling.Great Spotted Woodpecker and Kestrel.Pair of Common Terns trying valiantly to fight for the tern raft against Black-headed Gulls.A Whimbrel and two Dunlin seen from the hide at the end of the walk.Finally the Dunlin and a Redshank were scared off from the west bank by a Fox that slowly made its way along the shoreline looking for food. |
14 people joined us on a beautiful May morning with little wind to start with and bright. Started at 4.30 (temperature 7 degrees) and ended the walk at 6.30 for breakfast in the hide made by Gary Atkins and Steph and Paul Hicking. | Peter Gibbon & Roger Carrington | 09/05/2009 | 09-May-2009 | Great Northern Diver (1) - Still present against the dam wall, sailing club end, immediately after the dawn chorus walk. | We'd like to thank Roger and Peter for the excellent, informative and enjoyable walk, and the committee members who organised the breakfast afterwards. Made setting the alarm for 03:30am worth the trouble. | David & Sue Edmonds | 09/05/2009 | 07-May-2009 | Yesterday afternoon, Phil and Mike from Fisheries towed the tern raft back into position, in front of the Wildlife Centre. Whilst locking up the Wildlife Centre at 18.30, I had a look around and noticed the two Common Terns, which I believe have been hanging around the site for a few days. They were both sat on the new Watersports raft initially, but then one moved over to the tern raft and fought off five Black-headed Gulls. It was then joined by the other tern. Chris Johnstone informed me that they were both still on the raft this morning. | . | Paul Bennett | 08/05/2009 | 06-May-2009 | 4 Whimbrel and a Common Sandpiper on Horseshoe Island, 2 Dunlin on Stones Island and then 5 on Sheepwash Spit later in the day. Good views of the Great Northern Diver from the Wildlife Centre and then at Lane End Hide. Shelduck, c50 Swifts, Ringed Plover, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Raven. Lots of Hirundines in the early morning drizzle. Female Teal, Mallard with 8 young and Canada Geese with 6 young. A lot of Warblers in now including Lesser Whitethroat by brick tower, 5+ Common Whitethroats and numerous Chiff Chaffs, Willow Warblers, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers. Also Robin feeding young in Hall Wood. |
. | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 06/05/2009 | 06-May-2009 | Whilst checking the CCTV function in the Wildlife Centre this morning, I found three Whimbrel on the back of Horseshoe Island at 07.20. They were still there at 08.45, but were still in the same place, so frustratingly, could still only be viewed with the camera!(at least we've got one I suppose!). I also had a Yellow Wagtail on Stones Island at 18.40 on Monday 4th. |
. | Paul Bennett | 06/05/2009 | 04-May-2009 | Barnacle Goose (7), Mallard ducklings (9), Oystercatcher (3), Redshank (3), Common Gull (1), Garden Warbler (1) - Stones Island, Blackcap (2), Chiffchaff (1). | Plants newly into flower: Meadow Buttercup, Thyme-leaved Speedwell (pale blue) and Bush Vetch or Crow-peas (purple). |
Ray and Margaret Perry | 04/05/2009 | 04-May-2009 | Great Northern Diver (Adult Summer) from Sheepwash Hide late afternoon. 1 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew, 3 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher from Wildlife Centre. 20+ Barnacle Goose, 3 Cackling Canada Goose, 12+ Swift from Stones Island. | . | Paul Thomas | 04/05/2009 | 02-May-2009 | Sheepwash Hide Common Sandpiper (1), GN Diver (1) 4:45pm - 6pm.; Kestrel(1): 6pm Paul Stanley same Diver still well visible, Little Ringed plover (1), Redshank (1). Pied Wagtail (2, see notes) |
Diver as reported in summer plumage. Kestrel caught prey, then eating prey on the bank under willows. Pied Wagtail at PS hide maybe be nesting in the stone structure in front of hide. If anyone else observes this would be nice to confirm. | David & Sue Edmonds | 02/05/2009 | 01-May-2009 | 1 Great Northern Diver,between Lane End and Watersports. 2 Lesser Whitethroat,and 2 Common Whitethroat between Sheepwash and WLC. Butterflies: 30+ Green veined White,3 Orange Tip,2 Brimstone and 1 Peacock. |
The Great Northern Diver is now in full summer plumage, and well worth a look, it was seen to catch and eat a large fish by Watersports Island. | Clive Ashton | 01/05/2009 | 27-Apr-2009 | 1 Bar tailed Godwit 1 GN Diver 1 LRP c8 Swift 2 Greylag |
. | Clive Ashton | 28/04/2009 | 27-Apr-2009 | Steady rain until late afternoon. Barnacle Goose (10), Oystercatcher (2), Lapwing (2), Curlew (2) - Horseshoe Island; Redshank (3), Sand Martin (1), Swallow (over 50), House Martin (1), Song Thrush (2), Chiffhaff (1), Willow Warbler (5), Bullfinch (pr) and Reed Bunting (1 male). |
Plants newly into flower: Red Campion, Cow Parsley (a few specimens only) and some white Bluebells. A Brown Hare and two leverets in a field near the Knockerdown Inn. |
Ray and Margaret Perry | 27/04/2009 | 26-Apr-2009 | Highlights.... 1 Avocet (Horseshoe), 1 (summer plumage) Bar tailed Godwit (SFord Creek), Lesser Whitethroat (SFord creek), Redshank 2plus pairs displaying etc, 1 pair Mandarin. | Late evening visit. | Steph Hicking | 27/04/2009 | 24-Apr-2009 | The two Great Northern Divers still present off Fishtail Creek pm. | . | Alan Lewin | 25/04/2009 | 24-Apr-2009 | Black Tern | Viewed from Lane End hide from 11.45 to 1.15. Still present when I left. | John Mowbray | 24/04/2009 | 23-Apr-2009 | CBC Evening walk of the 21st April: The 2 Great Northern Divers were seen clearly and 1 Shelduck. All the Wagtails seen were pied and summer migrants included House and Sand Martin Swallow in good numbers. Little Ringed Plovers on the yachting launch area were seen plus Oystercatcher, Redshank and 3 Curlew. Before the walk a Snipe was flushed on Stones Island and at 16.30 a Common Tern appeared on a buoy before being found again with the Black-headed Gulls at the Wildlife Centre. Unfortunately by the time the group came to the centre at 20.15 it had gone. |
. | Peter Gibbon | 23/04/2009 | 21-Apr-2009 | A Honey Buzzard circled over the Hopton Inlet from about 12.20-12.30.p.m. having come in from the West. Escorted east by 2 Common Buzzards. Also 1 Dunlin briely on Stones mid-morning and a Garden Warbler singing quietly behind Sheepwash Hide at dinnertime. Both Great Northern Divers still present and a Shelduck of Lane End Hide. | . | rOD kEY | 22/04/2009 | 21-Apr-2009 | 2 Great Northern Divers towards the dam early morning.Of note from WLC: 2 Redshank, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 1 White Wagtail, 2 Pied Wagtail, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Shelduck, 1 Cackling Goose (among many Canadas and Barnacles). 2 Reed Bunting, 2 Goldfinch, 2 Bullfinch all on bird table.Elsewhere, 1 White Wagtail on Flat Is, many singing Blackcaps between WLC and Sheepwash. | Visitors today reported 1 Grasshopper Warbler in Fisheries car park and 1 drake Goosander apparently flew from Stones Island. | James Owen (ABB) | 21/04/2009 | 20-Apr-2009 | 7:45pm Millfields Bay - Mandarin Duck pair M&F. | . | David & Sue Edmonds | 21/04/2009 | 20-Apr-2009 | Nice day on site. Wall to wall sunshine and a blue sky. OF NOTE: Barnacle Goose (19), Mallard (inc 10 ducklings) - near Sailing Club; Pheasant (1), Oystercatcher (3), Lapwing (2), Redshank (2), House Martin - several around the visitor centre; COMMON WHITETHROAT (1) - in hedge by path next to Shiningford Creek [near post 5G]; Blackcap (4) - 3 singing males & 1 fem; Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler. |
Plants newly into flower this week: Herb Robert (pink), Barren Strawberry (white) - a species new to us for this site; Bogbean (pale pink), Greater Stitchwort (white) and Cuckooflower or Lady's-smock (pale pink). Small White Butterfly. |
Ray and Margaret Perry | 20/04/2009 | 19-Apr-2009 | WeBS count for April(7.00-10.00) 1 Great Northern Diver, 31 Great Crested Grebe, 18 Little Grebe, 9 Mute Swan, 98 Canada Goose, 12 Barnacle Goose, 2 Shelduck, 38 Mallard(+10 young), 215 Tufted Duck, 16 Moorhen, 115 Coot, 2 Lapwing, 8 Oystercatcher, 4 Redshank, 5 Little Ringed Plover, 113 Black-headed Gull. Also big numbers of swallow. | . | Peter Gibbon | 21/04/2009 | 17-Apr-2009 | At Sheepwash this evening: 35 Arctic Terns 12 Little Gulls 2 Mallard young. Also 4 Yellow Wagatils over Stones Island. |
. | Clive Ashton | 17/04/2009 | 16-Apr-2009 | Swallows (8 - 10nr), difficult to count in the strong wind Yellow Wagtail (5nr) looked like 4 male 1 female, Pied Wagtail (11 - 12nr) including 1nr possible White Wagtail, Goldfinch (2) Redshank (4), Little Ringed Plover (2), Oystercatcher (3), Barnacle Goose (2) |
6:30 to 7:30pm. Windy and cold evening, poor light and low cloud. Walk out to Stones Island, 9nr in group plus Ranger, IDs well observed and recorded. Yellow/Pied WTs and Goldfinch acting as single flock. | David & Sue Edmonds | 17/04/2009 | 15-Apr-2009 | Misty and rather dull on site today. A very strong northerly wind was blowing. White horses on the res!OF NOTE: Barnacle Goose (13), Oystercatcher (3), Lapwing (4), Redshank (7), Swallow (~50), House Martin (1), Chiffchaff (2) and Willow Warbler (1). | Plants newly into flower: Forget-me-not (blue), Cowslip (yellow), Common Mouse-ear (white) and Marsh Marigold (yellow). | Ray and Margaret Perry | 15/04/2009 | 14-Apr-2009 | Sandwich Tern off Stones Island, mid morning. 1 Little Ringed Plover, 2 GN Diver. |
. | Clive Ashton | 14/04/2009 | 13-Apr-2009 | 4 Common Scoter, 2m2f,from Stones Island this evening. 2 GN Divers from Sheepwash. |
. | Clive Ashton | 13/04/2009 | 11-Apr-2009 | Quiet again from the Wildlife Centre, with 4 Redshank, who appear to be attracted to the roof, squabbling Oystercatchers, squabbling Barnacle Geese - guess its the time of year. View of the GND from rear of Watersports Centre. From Stones Island - 1 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher (nesting?), 12 Barnacle Geese, numerous Chiffchaff, at least 4 Willow Warblers, 1 possible Garden Warbler, 2 Bullfinch, 10 Sand Martin. From Visitor Centre - 4 House Martins, 2 Swallows. |
Richard and Frances Pittam | 12/04/2009 | 08-Apr-2009 | Early evening walk, Stones Island area: 40 Pied Wagtail on Stones Island. 1 White Wagtail on Watersports Island. 1 Yellow Wagtail between Watersports and Wildlife Centre. 1 Redpoll near steps to cafe,interesting looking bird for a possible Common, but lost sight of before better views could be obtained. 1 Common Sandpiper on Watersports Island/Horseshoe Island. |
Earlier from Sheepwash 2 GN Divers, with a third reported by a visitor. | Clive Ashton | 08/04/2009 | 07-Apr-2009 | Still 2 Great Northern Divers, 2 Ravens. Female Wheatear and 6 Meadow Pipits on dam wall. 12 Chiff Chaffs, 7 Willow Warblers and 3 Blackcaps. 30+ Sand Martins, 10+ Swallows, 4 Buzzards, 2 Goldeneye, Grey Heron, 2 Snipe, Common Sandpiper. | . | Dave Newcombe | 07/04/2009 | 06-Apr-2009 | Of note: Barnacle Goose (26), Gadwall (pr), Pheasant (1 calling), Oystercatcher (2), Redshank (3), Pied Wagtail (9), Chiffchaff (4), Long-tailed Tit (2), Bullfinch (pr) and Reed Bunting (1 male). | Plants in flower: Coltsfoot, Lesser Celandine (look on the Wildlife Centre (WC) roof and in the first field roughly to the north of the WC), Ground Ivy, Dandelion, Daisy, Gorse, Primrose, Blackthorn, Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage and Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage. Both the latter species are close to the stream at the end of WC Creek. Opposite-leaved are found all over the country BUT Alternate-leaved are more local and are thus far less common. Look around the area where the footpath and cycleway come together again (when travelling approx northward). | Ray and Margaret Perry | 06/04/2009 | 05-Apr-2009 | Hall Wood - Treecreeper, Gt Spttd Woodpecker, Ponds North of by-pass Pair Reed Bunting,Mallard, Tufted Duck, Coot. Near Paul Stanley - Long tailed tits, Chiff Chaff, Oyster Catchers Bullfinch, Reed Bunting. Nesting box Nth of Wildlife centre pair of Jackdaws seeing off Sparrow Hawk investigating box. |
. | Dave Williams | 06/04/2009 | 05-Apr-2009 | Willow Warbler singing at Millfields. Male Brambling,with Chaffinches on Stones Island. 2 GN Divers. Cackling Goose with Barnacle Geese. 3 Willow Tit. |
. | Clive Ashton | 05/04/2009 | 03-Apr-2009 | Shown up well in the evening light were a bull finch singing at the top of a tree and a pair of gadwall in front of Paul Stanley hide. | . | David and Sue Edmonds | 04/04/2009 | 03-Apr-2009 | 2 Blackcap,Millfields/Stones Island 1 Wheatear(male),Sheepwash spit. 4 Goldeneye, Paul Stanley. 2 Raven,Sparrowhawk,Buzzard,Grey Wagtail,9 Swallow,17 GBB Gull. |
. | Clive Ashton | 03/04/2009 | 01-Apr-2009 | 3 Great Northern Divers, 4 Buzzards, Raven, 12 Wigeon, 2 Shelduck, 2 Shoveler, 9 Goldeneye, 4 Curlew, 12 Chiff Chaffs, Blackcap, 12 Meadow Pipits, 3 Reed Buntings. | . | Dave Newcombe | 01/04/2009 | 31-Mar-2009 | Still at least 2 Great Northern Diver Of note from WLC: 3 Redshank, 5 Snipe, 1 Teal, 1 Gadwall, 1 Willow Tit, 1 Reed Bunting, 2 Bullfinch, 2 Buzzard, 2 Oystercatcher (mated throughout the day), 2 Pied Wagtail |
. | James Owen (ABB) | 31/03/2009 | 30-Mar-2009 | Highlights From the visitor centre: 2 Great Northern Divers From the Wildlife Centre: 3 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank, 5 Common gull, 1 Lesser Black Backed gull, 6 Tree sparrow, 2 Teal |
. | Ken, Richard & Frances Pittam | 30/03/2009 | 30-Mar-2009 | 3 G.N.Divers, 10 Buzzards, 2 Ravens, 20+ Sand Martins, 10+ Swallows, Blackcap by Millfields, 8 Redshanks, 7 Goldeneye, 11 Wigeon, 38 Pied Wagtails, 4 Greylag Geese, 2 Kestrels. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 30/03/2009 | 28-Mar-2009 | Full bird count from Sheepwash to Stones Island this afternoon. Canada Goose, c.30 Barnacle Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Teal, Coot, Moorhen, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Herring Gull, Black Headed Gull, Lapwing, 5 Redshank, Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew, 2 Snipe, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting, House Sparrow, Tree Sparrow, Starling, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Dunnock, Wren, Robin, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long Tailed Tit, Willow Tit, Meadow Pipit (Stones Island), c. 50 Pied Wagtail (Stones Island), 3 Swallow (Stones Island), Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, 2 Buzzard (over Hall Wood), 2 Raven (over Hall Wood), Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Rook. |
. | Craig Morris | 28/03/2009 | 27-Mar-2009 | Approx 12 swallows over water near dam wall | . | Bob and Gilll Smith | 28/03/2009 | 25-Mar-2009 | 3 Great Northern Divers, 3 Sand Martins, 8 Goldeneye, 4 Buzzards, 41 Barnacle Geese, 32 Pied Wagtails, 4 Curlews, 21 Wigeon. 2 Peregrine Falcons over Hall Wood seen by two observers. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 25/03/2009 | 25-Mar-2009 | WLC: 4 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, 14 Barnacle geese, 2 snipe, 4 Lapwing, 1 Great Northern diver. PS Hide: 2 Gr Spotted woodpeckers (m and f) Millfields: 1 Chiffchaff (heard singing), 1 Nuthatch (nest preparation - Penn Carr), 6 Pied Wagtails, 1 Great northern diver. |
Very, very windy day. | Richard and Frances Pittam | 25/03/2009 | 23-Mar-2009 | Single Sand Martin, 5 Chiff Chaffs, 2 GN Divers, 2 Ravens, 2 Buzzards, male Shoveler, 4 Goldeneye, 3 Greylag Geese, Kingfisher, 6 Teal, male Gadwall, 2 Curlew, 2 Snipe and several Redshanks and Oystercatchers. | . | Dave Newcombe | 23/03/2009 | 22-Mar-2009 | WeBS count for March - 9 Mute Swan, 1Greylag Goose, 75 Canada Goose, 10 Barnacle Goose, 30 Wigeon, 1 Teal, 56 Mallard, 264 Tufted Duck, 16 Goldeneye, 8 Goosander, 4 Great Northern Diver, 32 Little Grebe, 41 Great Crested Grebe, 26 Cormorant, 1 Sparrowhawk, 6 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 2 Peregrine, 24 Moorhen, 199 Coot, 3 Oystercatcher, 8 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, 6 Redshank, 10 Blackheaded Gull, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Kingfisher. | . | Peter Gibbon & John Bradley | 23/03/2009 | 21-Mar-2009 | 42 Species seen today, including the first 29nr recorded by the ABB count, before we left the WLC. Of note, at 09:20hr flock of 25 - 30 Wigeon circling over Millfields for 10 minutes before heading away from Carsington. No Wigeon were seen on the water today. 2nr GN Divers from SW hide from 14:40hr to 16:00hr. 6nr Shoveler, 5 male 1 female from PS at 14:20hr. (Surprisingly we have not seen these at Carsington since we joined last year) |
Saturday - Bright clear and beautiful spring day. Once we have got better at woodland bird songs, we'll maybe report a few more IDs. |
David & Sue Edmonds | 22/03/2009 | 21-Mar-2009 | Walked the dam wall early morning; 50+ Meadow Pipit 7 Sand Martin 3 Skylark 8 Chiffchaff singing between Millfields and Wildlife centre. |
. | Clive Ashton | 21/03/2009 | 20-Mar-2009 | 3 GN Divers 17 Goldeneye 2 Raven 5 Snipe |
. | Clive Ashton | 20/03/2009 | 18-Mar-2009 | At least 3 G.N.Divers still present. 4 Chiff Chaffs in song at Millfields, Stones Island, WLC creek and one by P.Stanley hide. Female Scaup showing well to the left of P.Stanley hide. 8+ Snipe, several Redshanks and Oystercatchers. 2 Meadow Pipits, Buzzard, Kestrel, 12 Goldeneye. Great Spot Woodpecker drumming. |
. | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 18/03/2009 | 16-Mar-2009 | An oversight!! In addition seven Redshanks present today (SI & HI). |
. | Ray and Margaret Perry | 16/03/2009 | 16-Mar-2009 | Fairly quiet on site. Warm sunny weather. OF NOTE: Greylag Goose (1) - Horseshoe Island (HI), Barnacle Goose (21), Teal (2), Goldeneye (pr) - off Stones Island (SI), Buzzard (1) - over Millfields, Oystercatcher (6) - SI and HI, Snipe (4) - HI & Wildlife Centre Creek, Chiffchaff (1) - in trees close to the Wildlife Centre (WC) and Reed Bunting (pr) - WC feeding station. |
Plants in flower: Lesser Celandine (yellow). A good display in the turf on the WC roof! This species flowers March-May. Coltsfoot (yellow). By the pond next to the WC. This species flowers March-April. |
Ray and Margaret Perry | 16/03/2009 | 15-Mar-2009 | Tufted Duck, Oystercatcher, Mallard, Wigeon, Wren, Dunnock, Jackdaw, Black-headed Gull, Coot, Moorhen, Mute Swan, Great-crested Grebe, Great Tit, Lapwing, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Redshank, Tree Sparrow, Snipe, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Woodpigeon, Robin, Long-tailed Tit, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Little Grebe, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Magpie, Pheasant, Carrion Crow, Cormorant, Nuthatch, Pied Wagtail, Raven, Reed Bunting, Chiff-chaff, Goldcrest, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Jay, Buzzard, Goldeneye, Skylark | Most passerines were ones or twos, except for six Bullfinch on the feeders at Sheepwash; the Chiff-chaffs were my first summer visitors of 2009 (unless they were over-winterers) - I saw three in separate locations around the res; ducks, geese and gulls in multiples; the Snipe numbered around ten all around the wildlife centre | Gary Atkins | 15/03/2009 | 14-Mar-2009 | Chiffchaff at Millfields and Male Sparrowhawk were notable sightings on brief visit | . | John & Fay Follett | 15/03/2009 | 13-Mar-2009 | PS Hide 10 cormorants, Pied Wagtails building their nest Redshank, Oystercatchers, 25 Curlew, Nuthatch, Great Crested Grebes displaying, Reed Bunting,Dunnock, Jay, Pair of Goldeneye SW Hide 2 pair of Shovelers, pair of Sparrowhawks, LBB Gulls, GBB Gulls, Common Gulls |
. | Leslie Fisher | 13/03/2009 | 13-Mar-2009 | A Chiff Chaff gave a half hearted attempt at singing at Millfields. 2 Meadow Pipits on dam wall. Walked around stones island and had 15 Redwings and 4 Shoveler just off watersports island. Also 2 G.N Divers form there. 10 Snipe and a Greylag Goose at the Wildlife Centre. Went on to Sheepwash and had the 4 Shoveler from there, also 2 Sparrowhawks, 9+ Goldeneye, 900 BH Gulls, several Redshanks and Oystercatchers, 10 Curlew, Raven, Buzzard and Kestrel. The highlight for me was at 17.40 when I saw 11 wildfowl flying towards Hopton end. I managed to scope them briefly and could see at least 3 Pintial before I lost them. Then just before leaving I spotted the 11 birds again and could see that there were actually 10 Pintail....5 males and 5 females and 1 Wigeon amongst them. |
. | Dave Newcombe | 13/03/2009 | 12-Mar-2009 | 1 Sand Martin around Stones Island 0830hrs - early date for this site. 1 Chiffchaff singing at Millfields 0930hrs - could be a wintering bird. 1 Dunlin at Wildlife Centre. 7 Curlew, 4 Redshank, 6+ Oystercatcher. 18 Snipe at Wildlife Centre. 6 Redwing on Stones Island. |
. | Roger Carrington | 12/03/2009 | 11-Mar-2009 | 3 Great Northern Divers, together from Sheepwash. 8 Buzzard. 2 Raven. 12 Goldeneye. |
. | Clive Ashton/Dave Newcombe | 11/03/2009 | 09-Mar-2009 | the marsh tit i reported at paul stanley hide, is in fact a willow tit, after closer inspection of photographs. | . | michael johnson | 10/03/2009 | 09-Mar-2009 | Sunny today but with a cold NW breeze blowing. Few visitors on site. OF NOTE: Barnacle Goose (10) - in a Shiningford Farm field with Canadas, Goldeneye (pr) - just off Stones Island, Oystercatcher (2) - Stones Island, Curlew (14) - Horseshoe Island, arrived about 1230hrs, Redshank (3) - one by Wildlife Centre Creek & two on Stones Island. |
Birch, Larch and Hazel catkins were much in evidence along with Pussy Willow. A Tittesworth Water Snippet: The site bird report for 2007 is now available from Tittesworth reception, price £2.50. All proceeds to wildlife charities. |
Ray and Margaret Perry | 09/03/2009 | 04-Mar-2009 | Gull roost count, 1630-1730hrs from Lane End Hide; 2500 Black-headed, 220 Common, 210 Lesser Black-backed and 2 Herring Gulls. 4 Great Northern Divers together from 1645hrs to dusk. |
I, and other observers, have seen these divers together towards dusk on several occasions and I have also seen them together in the early morning, suggesting they roost overnight together, then spend the daytime mostly well apart. | Roger Carrington | 04/03/2009 | 04-Mar-2009 | At least 2 Great Northern Divers still present, 26 Curlew, 25 Snipe, 10+ Goldeneye, female Sparrowhawk, Raven, several Buzzards, 8+ Oystercatcher, female Pintail, Greylag Goose, 2 Treecreepers. | . | Dave Newcombe | 04/03/2009 | 02-Mar-2009 | Of note today: Grey Heron (1), Barnacle Goose (47), Goldeneye (pr) - off Stones Island, Oystercatcher (2 prs), Lapwing (~60), Snipe (11), Song Thrush (1). |
Gorse is just begiining to come into flower. Masses of green Hazel catkins can be seen and Pussy Willow is now showing. | Ray and Margaret Perry | 02/03/2009 | 26-Feb-2009 | 3 drake Common Scoter between Millfields and Fishtail this morning. 16 Curlew at Wildlife Centre early morning. At least 10 Oystercatcher - very mobile in pairs. Female Pintail from PS Hide. 3 GN Divers from Sheepwash Hide. Raven and 2 Buzzard from Sheepwash. |
. | Roger Carrington | 26/02/2009 | 25-Feb-2009 | 4 Great Northern Divers all together at dusk, drake Common Scoter, 21 Snipe, 6+ Oystercatcher, 12+ Goldeneye, female Pintail, 4 Curlew, 3 Buzzards, Raven. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 25/02/2009 | 24-Feb-2009 | WLC: 2 Great Northern Diver throughout the day, 18 Snipe on Horseshoe Island, 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Curlew, 2 Redshank, 8 Teal, 3 Goldeneye, 2 Barnacle Geese,Also, 40 Barnacle Geese on Stones Island | . | James Owen (ABB) | 24/02/2009 | 23-Feb-2009 | Not many sightings today as I was doing the walk round with the family. Drake Common Scoter at Millfields, good views of 2 Ravens whilst walking between Hall and Middle Woods. 5+ Oystercatchers, 2 Redshanks, 20+ Robins, 8 Bullfinch, 6 Song Thrush. | . | Dave Newcombe | 23/02/2009 | 22-Feb-2009 | WeBS count for February: 3 Great Northern Divers, 19 Great Crested Grebe, 40 Little Grebe, 53 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 12 Mute Swan, 125 Canada Goose, 40 Barnacle Goose, 4 Shelduck, 90 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 117 Wigeon, 15 Teal, 2 Pochard, 1 Scaup,532 Tufted Duck, 1 Scoter, 15 Goldeneye, 13 Moorhen, 458 Coot, 12 Oystercatcher, 295 Lapwing, 1 Dunlin, 4 Redshank, 7 Curlew, 2 Kingfisher, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk and 1 Kestrel. | . | Peter Gibbon and John Bradley | 23/02/2009 | 21-Feb-2009 | Mediterranean Gull, adult near full summer plumage from Sheepwash somwhere between 15:00 & 16:00 | . | Keefe Murphy | 23/02/2009 | 19-Feb-2009 | 3 Great Northern Divers from Sheepwash Hide. Female Scaup near Big Island. Female Pintail from PS Hide late pm. 5 Goosander near Millfields Is. 27 Great Crested Grebe, 49 Little Grebe. 8 Oystercatchers:2 on Millfields Is, 2 on Sailing Club Is, 2 on Big Island, 2 around Sheepwash and Flat Is. 1 Curlew over Stones Is. 2 Skylarks over Millfields. Gull roost:1200 Black-headed, 250 Common, 130 Lesser Black-backed Gulls. |
. | Roger Carrington | 19/02/2009 | 17-Feb-2009 | Checked my notebook - also had a Peregrine fly over Sheepwash about 9:30. | . | James Owen | 17/02/2009 | 17-Feb-2009 | 3 Great Northern Diver distant from Sheepwash in the morning, singles beyond Horseshoe Is after that. WLC: 1 Redshank, 1 Oystercatcher, 45 Barnacle Geese, 1 Snipe Paul Stanley: 2 Oystercatcher (Flat Is), 3 Buzzard, 11 Goldeneye, 2 Willow Tit, 1 GS Woodpecker, 8+ Siskin Sheepwash: 3 Redwing, 1 Redshank |
. | James Owen (ABB) | 17/02/2009 | 16-Feb-2009 | OF NOTE: Great Northern Diver (2), Barnacle Goose (~30) - with Canada Geese in a Shiningford Farm field, Common Buzzard (1), Oystercatcher (1), Lapwing (~110), Curlew (1), Redshank (2), Lesser Redpoll (4). | . | Ray and Margaret Perry | 16/02/2009 | 11-Feb-2009 | 4 Great Northern Divers, female Scaup, Raven, 2 Redshanks, 10+ Goldeneye, Grey Heron, also a Buzzard eating prey below Willow tree to left of Sheepwash hide. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 11/02/2009 | 09-Feb-2009 | A very cold and foggy morning. The only highlights were: Wildlife Centre:1 Male Sparrowhawk Watersports Centre - to - Visitor Centre:1 Possible Merlin |
. | Richard, Frances and Ken Pittam | 09/02/2009 | 04-Feb-2009 | 2 Great Northern Divers, female Scaup, male Stonechat, 15 Goldeneyes including 13 females, 5 Snipe, 2 Redshanks, 2 Meadow Pipits, Raven, 6 Bullfinch, 4 Siskin. | . | Dave Newcombe | 04/02/2009 | 30-Jan-2009 | 4 Great Northern Divers, all together in front of Sheepwash at 1430hrs, 3 stayed together until dusk, 1 drifted to Fishtail still in view at dusk. Heron carried a live adult rat to shoreline, killed it and gradually swallowed it whole, head first, infront of 3 astonished onlookers in Sheepwash Hide. |
. | Roger Carrington | 30/01/2009 | 26-Jan-2009 | Of note today: Great Northern Diver (1) - near Lane end hide; Barnacle Goose (43); Pheasant (1 male) - feeding ON a Wildlife Centre bird table! Lapwing (~360) - in two flocks, one on Horseshoe Island & one by the sailing club; Snipe (5) - Horseshoe Island; Redshank (1) - edge of Wildlife Centre Creek; Robin (15) - all visible and singing; Redwing (2) - Stones Island; WILLOW TIT [Red listed] (2)- near the Wildlife Centre. | . | Ray and Margaret Perry | 26/01/2009 | 26-Jan-2009 | 3 Great Northern Divers form Sheepwash, female Scaup, female Pintail, Yellow Legged Gull, Raven, Kingfisher, 12 Goldeneye, 3 Reed Buntings, 7 Pheasants, Grey Heron, 2 Nuthatch, Redshank. | . | Dave Newcombe | 26/01/2009 | 23-Jan-2009 | 3 GN Divers from Sheepwash, Drake Common Scoter, and female Pintail from Paul Stanley and 7 Lesser Redpoll on Stones Island. | . | Clive Ashton | 23/01/2009 | 19-Jan-2009 | Strange weather on site today. All the seasons within an hour! Snow on the low hills near by and a mist. The temperature rose a bit but snow showers blew in quite strongly. The sun then came out and blue sky was seen. Finally, the sky clouded over and we had drizzly rain. Of note: Lapwing (over 300) - all in the sky at once; Snipe (14) - 3 by Wildlife Centre Creek and 11 on Horseshoe Island; Redshank (1) - Horseshoe Island; Fieldfare (1); Redwing (5); Lesser Redpoll (6) and Bullfinch (5). |
. | Ray and Margaret Perry | 19/01/2009 | 14-Jan-2009 | 7 Lesser Redpolls by path down to Wildlife Centre, 2 Great Northern Divers, female Scaup, drake Common Scoter, Yellow-Legged Gull, c440 Lapwings, 28 Gadwall, 8 Goldeneye, Kingfisher, Raven, Buzzard,,3 Snipe. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 14/01/2009 | 13-Jan-2009 | Drake Common Scoter from P S Hide. Female Scaup from Sheepwash Hide. 3 Great Northern Divers. Gull Roost: 3000 Black-headed Gulls, 500 Common Gulls, 250 Lesser Black-backed, 3 Great Black-backed, 10 Herring and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. |
. | Roger Carrington | 13/01/2009 | 12-Jan-2009 | A miserable day weatherwise. Heavy mist/fog until gone midday, then heavy rain. From the wildlife centre only: Six species of duck. Lapwing (~100); Snipe (5) - Horseshoe Island; only two species of tit - Blue and Great; plenty of Chaffinches and Tree Sparrows; only one Great Crested Grebe but dozens of Little Grebes; corvids - Magpie, Jackdaw and Crow; calling Dunnocks and plenty of singing Robins. | Reported to us as having been seen earlier in the day: Great Northern Diver (2), Common Scoter and a female Scaup - one each. | Ray and Margaret Perry | 12/01/2009 | 07-Jan-2009 | From the Paul Stanley hide ca 3.15pm: Yellow-legged Gull 1 adult Goosander 7 Common Scoter 1 male Gadwall 1 pair |
. | Paul Mollatt | 07/01/2009 | 05-Jan-2009 | 3 Great Northern Divers, drake Common Scoter, 2 Ravens, 2 Kestrels, female Sparrowhawk, 80 Redwings, 4 Fieldfare, 10 Song Thrush, 7 Bullfinch, 5 Reed Bunting, 3 Grey Herons, Kingfisher, 6 Goldeneye, also female Scaup reported by P.Bennet. | . | Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton | 05/01/2009 | 02-Jan-2009 | Of note: Great Northern Diver (2) - off Watersports Island & between Stones Island and Fishtail Creek. Grey Heron (1), Redshank (2), Fieldfare (1) and Redwing (1). | Seen on the way to Carsington at Pikehall: Common Buzzard (2) - one on a fence and one on the ground. Little Owl (1) - sitting on the roof of a small barn. | Ray and Margaret Perry | 02/01/2009 | 02-Jan-2009 | From Paul Stanley Hide at around 1500 hours: Previously reported female Scaup not seen by me. The Common Scoter was still around, being seen most often c.20 metres off the far shore to the left of the island whilst diving a lot. Stunning views-albeit at 60x magnification! One Marsh/Willow Tit briefly seen by the feeders from the hide-I got too brief a look to tell but the chap next to me called it as a Willow Tit. Heard Willow Tit from nearby trees soon afterward. On the feeders were Blue Tit, Great Tit, and a host of Long-Tailed Tits. One Redshank browsing on the waterline just in front of the hide. Many hundreds of wildfowl on water in front, including Pochard, Wigeon, Coot, Tufted Duck. One Moorhen decided to come up to the bank just a few feet in front of the hide before rapidly deciding that it was a bad idea! On island directly in front were c. 20 Cormorant, along with about 50 Black-headed Gull and some Lesser Black-backed Gull. |
Last visit for quite some time now-happy new year to all Carsington birders. | Chris Richards | 02/01/2009 | 01-Jan-2009 | 3 Great Northern Divers. Millfields Spit, Stones Island, Dam Wall. 1 drake Common Scoter PSHide/ Hopton Arm. 1 Female Scaup PSHide. Kingfisher, Buzzard, etc. 53 species by 1200hrs. |
. | Roger Carrington | 01/01/2009 |
