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Trip Report – Frampton and other Lincs Reserves 18/1/26

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Martin Kaye

Mist and rain greeted the journey to be replaced with just mist at Frampton which restricted visibility enormously; the large numbers of Golden Plover looked like grey lumps which was a shame. Nevertheless, 12 brave souls arrived at the appointed … Continue reading →

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Saturday 10th January 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Bullfinch, Buzzard (2), Caspian Gull (2 – both 1st Winter birds), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (2), Great Black-backed Gull (2), Great Crested Grebe (22), Green Woodpecker (1), Kestrel, Lapwing (1), Little Owl, Mute Swan … Continue reading →

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Friday 17th October 2025

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Chaffinch (231), Chiffchaff, Dunlin (1), Goosander (5), Grey Wagtail (2), Linnet (51), Little Egret (3), Pochard (1), Raven (2), Redpoll (148), Redwing (262), Rock Pipit (1), Skylark (22), Wigeon (3), Woodpigeon (403), Yellowhammer (4), Yellow-legged Gull (1). … Continue reading →

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Saturday 13th September 2025

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Black-headed Gull (446), Bullfinch (7), Chaffinch (23)*, Crossbill (1)*, Goldfinch (54)*, Goosander (6), Great Black-backed Gull (1), Grey Wagtail (2), House Martin (393)*, Kestrel (2), Kingfisher, Little Egret (2), Meadow Pipit (142)*, Raven (2), Ringed Plover (1), … Continue reading →

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Monday 21st July 2025

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Cattle Egret (1), Common Sandpiper (1), Curlew (1), House Martin (80), Little Egret (1), Raven, Ring-necked Duck (1), Siskin, Teal, Yellow-legged Gull. Daily species total: 61.

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Annesley Pit Top Trip Report

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Steve Slack

Wednesday June 11th A group of 10 met at Annesley with another two who decided that the company was better in the Chesterfield RSPB group coming later. A very warm and still day meant progress was gentle. Birdsong in the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 30th April 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Common Sandpiper (5), Curlew (2), Kingfisher, Whimbrel (5), Yellow Wagtail (1).   Full daily list: Blackbird, Blackcap, Black-headed Gull, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Buzzard (2), Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Common Sandpiper (5), Coot, Cormorant (7), Curlew … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 25th March 2025

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Blackbird, Black-headed Gull (15), Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Buzzard (6), Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff (14), Coal Tit, Common Gull (1), Coot, Cormorant, Curlew (6), Dunnock, Great Crested Grebe, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, Greylag Goose, Grey Heron, Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Jay, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 28 February 2024

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Val Jones

8 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 3 Coot, 1 Moorhen,  5 Cormorant, 1 Reed Bunting, 3 Blue Tit, 1 Great Tit, 1 Water Rail, 11 Teal, 1 GC Grebe, 7 Gadwall, 1 Reed Bunting, 2 Little Grebe, 1 M Kestrel 1 Little … Continue reading →

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Saturday 27 January 2024

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Val Jones

1 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Water Rail, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2M 2F Goosander, 120 Lapwing, 1 Treecreeper, 1M Brambling, 1 Coal Tit, 1 Little Egret, 1 Little Grebe, 1 GC Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 10 Canada Goose, 4 Greenfinch, 6 Goldfinch  1 … Continue reading →

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