Author Archives: Martin Kaye

Ogston Work Party – Wed 30th September

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Intended to be less strenuous  then the previous two (see report and photos) unless of course the fit and able are capable of breaking their backs again.  Work to include burning the piles of vegetation, surveying the area in front of … Continue reading →

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Second Ogston Work Party – Mon 28th September 2015

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Very much a repeat of last Wednesday’s successful work party, i.e. starting at 09:30 and running through until 12:30 and carrying out grass cutting and scrub clearance. If possible bring any/all of the following, equipment e.g. sickle/scythe, fork, rake, loppers. Please … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Wed 23rd September 2015

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Weather looks fine for Wednesday.  Starting at 09:30 and running through until 12:30. The work will still be mainly grass and scrub clearing so if possible bring any/all of the following, equipment e.g. sickle/scythe, fork, rake, loppers. If you haven’t already … Continue reading →

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Sun 13th Sept – trip to RSPB Frampton Marsh

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Currently there are some interesting waders at Frampton so given good weather, next weekend could be a good time to go.  However, so that I can judge whether it is worth running this trip, I’d be grateful if you would let Martin … Continue reading →

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Ogston Sightings – 20/7/15

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Mandarin 5, Yellow Legged gull 2, Raven 5.

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Ogston Sightings – 19/7/15

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Little Egret 1, Common Sandpiper 4 (Chapel Bay), Black Tailed Godwit 1 (Chapel Bay), Oyster catchers 2, Yellow Legged Gull 1 ad, Kestrel 1.

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Ogston Sightings – 18/7/15

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Little Egrets 2, Ringed Plover 2, Common Sandpiper 4 (Chapel Bay), Sparrowhawk 1 M on hide path, Sedge Warbler 2.

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Ogston Sightings – 17/7/15

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Common Scoter 1 (NE), Whimbrel 3 (SE at 08:00), Green Sandpiper 1 (12:25).

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Ogston Sightings – 16/7/15

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Great Crested Grebe 25, Little grebe 2, Coot 27, Little Egret 1 (juv), Little Ringed Plover 3 (1 juv), Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 1 ad, Common Sandpiper 2, Lapwing 4, Oyster catchers 2, Mandarin 5, Tufted Duck 52, Mallard 113, … Continue reading →

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Ogston Sightings – 15/7/15

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Common Sandpiper 3 (Chapel Bay), Great Crested grebe 20, Dunlin 1, Little Ringed Plover 3, Yellow Legged Gull 1 ad, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Canada Goose 71, Greylag 36, Peregrine 1 juv, Sedge Warbler 1.

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