Author Archives: Val Jones

A Whimbrel on the west bank and 100+ Swifts.

An Arctic Tern was present 0950-1010 and the first Spotted Flycatcher of the year was in trees opposite the Sailing Club entrance. Also 2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 2 Mandarins, 5 Gadwall, 14 Tufted Ducks, 4 Oystercatchers, 2 Common Sands … Continue reading →

2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 4+ Gadwall, pr. of Mandarin in Chapel Bay with nine young (following on from a pair with three young on Carr Pond at the weekend), 2 Oystercatchers, 3 Common Sands, 1 Dunlin, male Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawks, … Continue reading →

Highlights were a Greenshank through to the NE at 0635 this morning with a single Arctic Tern also NE at 0835. This afternoon a nationwide influx of Black Terns over the last few days finally registered at Ogston with two … Continue reading →

A quiet morning with a Dunlin and a Common Sand on the west bank and two Yellow Wagtails thru’.

Highlights were an adult Red Kite walking around in a large tilled field below Prue’s Farm early morning and an Osprey at around 1440 that left SE after several unsuccessful fishing attempts. Also 2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 5+ Gadwall, … Continue reading →

2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 2 Shelduck, 2 Oystercatchers, 1 Common Sand, 2 Whimbrel flew NW at 0935 (first this year), usual warblers but again Sedge Warblers were very apparent with at least six audible from one spot on the … Continue reading →

2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 2 Shelduck, 11 Gadwall, 2 Teal, 25 Tufteds, 3 Little Grebes, 2 Oystercatchers, 1 Common Sand, 2 Common Terns, 34 Swifts, 8 Sedge Warblers (a noticeable increase), 1 Garden Warbler, 1 Yellow Wag & 1 … Continue reading →