Author Archives: Martin Kaye

Trip Report Blacktoft Sands – 21st July 22

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Martin Kaye

Thirteen members had a really enjoyable time with some superb birding. Early morning, surprise rain had cleared by the time we arrived but the day remained overcast but clear and not roasting hot as per recent days. After a short … Continue reading →

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Budby Common Trip Report – 9/3/22

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Martin Kaye

Ten members arrived on time at 08:30 at Budby Pumping Station car park in spite of the heavy traffic. The weather was fine, although with strong winds forecast, the leader wasn’t optimistic that we’d see any Woodlarks. However, as we … Continue reading →

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Rufford Trip Report 10/2/22

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Martin Kaye

12 folk turned out for this tip, 10 of whom made the 07:30 start braving the cold. However, this was richly rewarded when after only 10 minutes, 7 Hawfinches flew in and stayed for about 20 minutes giving good views. … Continue reading →

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Rutland Water trip report 29/1/22

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Martin Kaye

12 members enjoyed both a discounted rate to enter the reserve and reasonable weather although a tad windy.  All in all, 56 species were seen, 4 down on that clocked the last time we ran a trip here but this … Continue reading →

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3rd January

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Martin Kaye

1 Song Thrush, 5 Wigeon, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Wren, 1 Willow Tit, 3 Goldeneye, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 66 Teal, 6 Goosander, 13 Gadwall, 78 Canada geese, 3 Great Crested Grebes, 42 Greylag Geese, 1 Pochard … Continue reading →

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2nd January

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Martin Kaye

1 WillowTit, 2 Goosander (1M & 1F), 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Wren, 1 Wigeon, 7 Gadwall, 1 Treecreeper from SW Hide, Water Rail heard calling.

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1st January

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Martin Kaye

1 Little Egret, 2 Goldeneye (M & F), 4 Mandarin, (3M & 1F), 1 Willow Tit, 1 Kingfisher, 4 Redwing, 2 Linnet, 1 Goldcrest.

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31st December

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Martin Kaye

4 drake Shelducks, 5 Goosander (4F & 1 M), 3 Egyptian Geese, approx 1200 Jackdaws.

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30th December

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Martin Kaye

2 F Goldeneye. 3 Gadwall, 1 F Sparrowhawk

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29th December

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Martin Kaye

1 Water Rail, 1 Sparrowhawk, 10 Goosander (7F & 3M), 1 Redwing, 3 Gadwall, 2 F Goldeneye (Chapel Bay), Shoveller

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