Author Archives: Val Jones

13 April 2016

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Val Jones

2 Mute Swans, 7 Mandarins, 28 Teal, 10 Gadwall, 4 Shoveler, 9 Tufteds, 6 Goldeneye, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Common Sands, single Dunlin, Curlew & LRPlover, 3 C.Snipe, a Common Tern at 1315 – the first this year, 3 Fieldfares, 2 Skylarks, a Tree … Continue reading →

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12 April 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Val Jones

Best day of the year so far; a female Hen Harrier flew through north-west 1115-20, only the eighth Ogston record and the second in spring mirroring the last which also flew north-west on 7 May 2011. Shortly after at 1130 six Arctic Terns … Continue reading →

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11 April 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Val Jones

2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 10 Gadwall, 20 Teal, 1 Mandarin, 3 Goldeneye, 19 Tufteds, 4 Oystercatchers, Little Ringed Plover thru’ NW, first Common Sandpiper of the year, 2 Common Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 2 White Wagtails & a Kingfisher. Of interest the … Continue reading →

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10 April 2016

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Val Jones

2 Mute Swans, 3 Mandarins, 2+ Gadwall, 1 Goldeneye, 2 Peregrines, 2 Yellow Wagtails (the first this year), 3 male Blackcaps in the west car park area. The Jack Snipe was present again late afternoon.

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9 April 2016

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Val Jones

For the second day running a Red Kite flew through, across the east bank and north at 1405-15. Also 2 Mute Swans, 7 Gadwall, c10 Teal, Goldeneye, 10+ C.Buzzards, 4 Oystercatchers, 2 C.Snipe, a Kingfisher, a Fieldfare heading NE, several Willow Warblers, two … Continue reading →

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8 April 2016

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Val Jones

A Red Kite was in the dam wall/Ogston Hall area before drifting off south-east. Also Pink-footed Goose, 9 Gadwall, 2 Mandarins, c10 Teal, 4 Oystercatchers, 2 C.Snipe, 6 Willow Warblers and a Blackcap.

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7 April 2016

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Val Jones

The Jack Snipe showed well again late afternoon ‘marionetting’ in front of the Member’s Hide. Also 2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose (paired with a Greylag), 5 Gadwall, 4 Goldeneye, 11 C.Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, 4 Oystercatchers plus 17 Chiffchaffs, 5 Willow … Continue reading →

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6 April 2016

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Val Jones

Pink-footed Goose, 7 Gadwall, drake Mandarin, 6 Goldeneye (one drake), 4 Oystercatchers, c250 Hirundines over the reservoir, few Willow Warblers and more than a few Chiffchaffs.

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5 April 2016

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Val Jones

Pink-footed Goose, 12 Teal, 7 Gadwall, drake Mandarin, 5 Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatchers, several Common Snipe, a Peregrine, a Raven, Green Woodpecker, 4 singing Goldcrests in the Sailing Club/Alders Wood area, 16 Chiffchaffs & 5 Willow Warblers between the west & … Continue reading →

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4 April 2016

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Val Jones

Highlight was a Scandinavian Rock Pipit that flew in and landed on the island in front of the Member’s Hide at 0910 and showed well until it suddenly took flight and flew across towards the east bank at 0940. Also … Continue reading →

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