Ogston Sightings
- Friday 21st February 2025
Black-headed Gull, Blue Tit, Buzzard, Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Coot, Cormorant, CURLEW (1), Gadwall, Goldcrest, Goldeneye (6…
- Thursday 20th February 2025
Canada Goose (65), Chaffinch (7), Cormorant (5), Great Spotted Woodpecker, Lapwing (32), Long-tailed Tit (5),…
- Wednesday 19th February 2025
Brambling (1), Chaffinch (7), Cormorant (5), Gadwall (7), Goldcrest, Goosander (1f), Great Crested Grebe, Jay, Lapwing…
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Monthly Bird Walk October 1st
After the rain the day before, this month’s walk was restricted to tarmac, along Ogston New Road to Brackenfield, around the village lanes and back. 11 members attended and enjoyed a mild, sunny and clear, 3 hour walk! Species recorded … Continue reading
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RSPB Frampton Marsh Trip Report – Sun 14th Aug
Five brave souls withstood the blazing sun to spend about six hours at Frampton. As usual, the reserve delivered an impressive spectacle particularly impressing some who had never been before. The star of the show was undoubtedly the North American … Continue reading
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Trip Report – Nightjar Evening 26th May 22
23 members (a record in recent years) assembled on Flash Lane in midge free conditions and were treated to brilliant close views of Nightjars which on occasion flew over their heads. In addition, there were plenty of Tree Pipits and … Continue reading
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Trip Report to Lawrence Field & Padley Gorge – 12th May 22
The annual Padley Gorge trip was scheduled for Wednesday 11th May but was postponed for a day due to inclement weather. Nine intrepid devotees arrived on Thursday morning which was dry and overcast but with a chill wind. Thanks to … Continue reading
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Trip Report for Whisby and Langford Lowfields – 19th May 22
This was a very enjoyable excursion led again by Steve Slack. The weather was fine when we convened at Whisby Nature Park, an excellent site of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust not least because of the fine café and facilities on arrival. … Continue reading
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Trip Report Annesley Pit Top
Eight members had good weather for this morning excursion which as in previous years delivered Black-necked Grebes – we counted six adults. We also witnessed some interesting behaviour, presumed to be courtship similar to their larger cousins the Great Crested … Continue reading
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Trip Report Blacktoft Sands – 21st July 22
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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Guided Bird Walk – July 2nd
A small but beautifully formed group of enthusiasts set off on a stroll to Brackenfield with the weather dependent option of extending the walk to the River Amber and around the reservoir. The pace was very much on the slow … Continue reading
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Friday 3rd June
2 Shoveler, Reed Warbler, Common Sandpiper
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Monthly Bird Walk – Saturday 7th May
A motley crew of 10 set out on a bright morning and enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the full circuit of the Reservoir. With migrants coming in all the time, some eyes were fixed skywards looking for Swifts and Tern, … Continue reading
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