Category Archives: Ogston Daily Report

This page aims to provide a daily update on bird sightings for Ogston Reservoir.
It typically provides details of some of the more notable sightings, however sightings for all species are very important to us so please submit these to the Recording Secretary (see details below).
Please note that records of certain sensitive species may not be published here (for the club’s ‘Sensitive species’ list please refer to the ‘Policies and Procedures’ section of the website).
However ALL records received are entered into the Ogston Bird Club database and subsequently submitted to the Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS) and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT).

Ogston Bird Recorder, Richard Gratton E-mail

24 August 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Val Jones

Wheatear, Common & Green Sandpipers.

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23 August 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Val Jones

2 Little Egrets, Osprey, Wheatear, Whinchat.

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22 August 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Val Jones

2 Little Egrets

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21 August 2015

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Val Jones

The Osprey put in an appearance approximately every three hours, juv. Peregrine briefly, ad. Yellow-l-Gull, 10 Mandarins, Whinchat, 3 Yellow Wagtails. A Green Sandpiper arrived mid-afternoon.

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20 August 2015

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Val Jones

Osprey still present, single Hobby, Wheatear, Whinchat, Kingfisher & Yellow Wagtail. 9 Pintail early morning in Chapel Bay with 4 Mandarins and 21 Teal. Canada Geese have increased to 318.

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19 August 2015

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Val Jones

Another interesting day with Osprey, 10+ C. Buzzards,  4 Ravens and a fly-through Merlin that went low over the west car park at 1250 before continuing NE. A Greenshank arrived at 1135 and circled calling for some time but was not … Continue reading →

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18 August 2015

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Val Jones

The original Osprey, present since early July, still showed well throughout the day, though it seems the second bird has moved on. Also today a nice variety with a Hobby, an ad Common Tern, 2+ Spotted Flys and singles of Whinchat … Continue reading →

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17 August 2015

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Val Jones

At least one Osprey still on site; Catching fish at 1005 & 1150 this morning. Seventeen Common Buzzards were in the air at one time including a ‘kettle’ of thirteen. Also the ad. Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Common Sandpipers and a … Continue reading →

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15/16 August 2015

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Val Jones

Both Ospreys showed at various times over the weekend and the two Whinchats were still present on the west bank.

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14 August 2015

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Val Jones

In classic ‘drift’ conditions the first Black Tern of the year, a moulting adult, arrived right on cue at 10:00 and was present until after midday at least. An Osprey put in a brief appearance late morning and two Whinchats … Continue reading →

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