Author Archives: Val Jones

An adult Kittiwake, the second this month, was present from at least 1510 to 1555 when it departed SW without landing. Also a second Sand Martin showed intermittently in the morning though was difficult to locate feeding high over the … Continue reading →

In bad conditions this morning 6 Mandarins, 4 Gadwall, 8 Tufteds, 3 Goldeneye, usual ‘parcel’ of Oystercatchers, 7+ C. Snipe, 6 Curlews, 5+ Chiffchaffs and a Willow Tit & female Brambling on the feeders. Two out of five Meadow Pipits … Continue reading →

At least 5 Mandarins, 4 Gadwall (2 pairs), a Wigeon,  two pairs of Shoveler (first for some time),11 Tufteds, 3 Goldeneye, 5 Goosander, 5+  C.Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks and the juvenile male Goshawk again causing mayhem amongst the local Wood Pigeons … Continue reading →

Highlight was the year’s first Little Ringed Plover that circled with two Ringed Plovers at just after twelve before heading off WNW. Also a Mute Swan, 13 Greylags & 19 Canada Geese, 4 Mandarins, 10 Gadwall, 11 Tufteds, 2 Goldeneye, … Continue reading →

2 Mandarins, 3 Gadwall , drake Wigeon, 10 Tufteds, 1 Goldeneye, 5 Goosander, 4 Oystercatchers, 3 Snipe, 4 Common Gulls, Tawny Owl calling Carr Wood, 4+ Chiffchaffs, 1 Willow Tit and a flock of c40 Siskins over WCP.

An adult Kittiwake circled the res 0940-55 before heading off (typically) NE and yesterday’s Redshank was still present in front of WCP before being flushed by a Carrion Crow and leaving, again, NE. Also single Mute Swan, 4 Mandarins, 4 … Continue reading →

51 Canada & 35 Greylag Geese, 2 Mandarins, 2 Gadwall, 7 Tufted Ducks, 1 Pochard, 11 Goosanders, 11 Common Buzzards, 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Oystercatchers, first Redshank of the year arrived at 1130 and was on the scrapes in the afternoon … Continue reading →

1 Mute Swan, 27 Greylags, 5 Mandarins, 3 Gadwall, 1 Wigeon, 9 Tufteds, 1 Goldeneye, 13 Goosander, 4 Oystercatchers, 1 Snipe, 4+ Chiffchaffs, 1 Redwing, 3 Meadow Pipits north and a Brambling on the feeders again. Also 2/3 Small Tortoiseshells … Continue reading →

37 Canada Geese, 24 Greylags, 4 Gadwall, 5 Tufteds, 1 Goldeneye, 12 Goosander, 4 Oystercatchers, 14 Snipe, 1 Curlew, 6+ C.Buzzards, Tawny Owl calling in the boat club, 2+ Chiffchaffs and a Brambling on the feeders.

26 Greylags, 2 Mandarins, 7 Gadwall, 2 drake Wigeon, 16 Tufted Ducks, 1 Goldeneye, 11 Goosanders (one drake), 10 C.Buzzards, 1 Sparrowhawk, male Goshawk (probably the same juvenile bird),4 Oystercatchers, 2 Curlews, 1 C.Snipe, Tawny Owl calling in the boat … Continue reading →