Andy Pitt
@andypitt.bsky.social
Worcestershire birder at mainly Upton Warren. Also like to observe and photograph butterflies and dragonflies.
A quiet morning at #uptonwarren Flashes was enlivened at 1145 when the 164 Lapwings on site suddenly went up as a MARSH HARRIER appeared from behind the hide and proceeded to drift slowly south. This may well be a first for December at Upton Warren!🤔 #WorcsBirds
December 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A quiet morning at #uptonwarren Flashes was enlivened at 1145 when the 164 Lapwings on site suddenly went up as a MARSH HARRIER appeared from behind the hide and proceeded to drift slowly south. This may well be a first for December at Upton Warren!🤔 #WorcsBirds
Highlights at a wet & windy #uptonwarren Flashes this morning: 1 Jack Snipe, 46 Lapwing, 122 Teal, 12 Shoveler, 8 Little Egret(Sailing Pool).
Moors Pool: 23 Snipe, 4 Curlew, 92 Lapwing, 1 Pochard(f), 1 GC Grebe, 45 Teal, 1 Gadwall, 1 Red Kite, 1 Blackcap(f), 1 Bullfinch(m).
Moors Pool: 23 Snipe, 4 Curlew, 92 Lapwing, 1 Pochard(f), 1 GC Grebe, 45 Teal, 1 Gadwall, 1 Red Kite, 1 Blackcap(f), 1 Bullfinch(m).
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Highlights at a wet & windy #uptonwarren Flashes this morning: 1 Jack Snipe, 46 Lapwing, 122 Teal, 12 Shoveler, 8 Little Egret(Sailing Pool).
Moors Pool: 23 Snipe, 4 Curlew, 92 Lapwing, 1 Pochard(f), 1 GC Grebe, 45 Teal, 1 Gadwall, 1 Red Kite, 1 Blackcap(f), 1 Bullfinch(m).
Moors Pool: 23 Snipe, 4 Curlew, 92 Lapwing, 1 Pochard(f), 1 GC Grebe, 45 Teal, 1 Gadwall, 1 Red Kite, 1 Blackcap(f), 1 Bullfinch(m).
A Whooper Swan, that flew briefly around the Moors Pool before going south, was the star bird at #uptonwarren this morning; also 24 Snipe, 4 Curlew, 120 Lapwing, 35 Teal, 3 Shoveler & Yellowhammer(m). 16 Little Egret were at the Sailing Pool; GWE & Stonechat pr reported at the Flashes. #WorcsBirds
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A Whooper Swan, that flew briefly around the Moors Pool before going south, was the star bird at #uptonwarren this morning; also 24 Snipe, 4 Curlew, 120 Lapwing, 35 Teal, 3 Shoveler & Yellowhammer(m). 16 Little Egret were at the Sailing Pool; GWE & Stonechat pr reported at the Flashes. #WorcsBirds
A recent high of 26 Snipe were at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning, also 4 Curlew & 144 Lapwing. 2 Goosander(f), GWE, 18 Little Egret, 4 Mistle Thrush graced the Sailing Pool and a pair of Stonechat were at the Flashes. #WorcsBirds
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A recent high of 26 Snipe were at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning, also 4 Curlew & 144 Lapwing. 2 Goosander(f), GWE, 18 Little Egret, 4 Mistle Thrush graced the Sailing Pool and a pair of Stonechat were at the Flashes. #WorcsBirds
Cold at the Moors Pool this morning(75% frozen). 1 Curlew, 2 Snipe, 142 Lapwing, 4 Shoveler, 3 Gadwall, Stonechat(f), Coal Tit & a reported Yellowhammer the pick of the birds. At the Sailing Pool were 2 Goosander(f), GWE, 20 Little Egret, c70 Cormorant, 2 Mistle Thrush. #uptonwarren #WorcsBirds
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Cold at the Moors Pool this morning(75% frozen). 1 Curlew, 2 Snipe, 142 Lapwing, 4 Shoveler, 3 Gadwall, Stonechat(f), Coal Tit & a reported Yellowhammer the pick of the birds. At the Sailing Pool were 2 Goosander(f), GWE, 20 Little Egret, c70 Cormorant, 2 Mistle Thrush. #uptonwarren #WorcsBirds
4 Goosander(1m) briefly & a Yellowhammer(m) along the west track were the highlights at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. Also GWE, 10+ Snipe, 114 Lapwing, 42 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 55 Coot, 52 Cormorant, Stonechat pr, 2 Coal Tit. 14 Little Egret were reported at the Sailing Pool.
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
4 Goosander(1m) briefly & a Yellowhammer(m) along the west track were the highlights at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. Also GWE, 10+ Snipe, 114 Lapwing, 42 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 55 Coot, 52 Cormorant, Stonechat pr, 2 Coal Tit. 14 Little Egret were reported at the Sailing Pool.
This Jack Snipe feeding on the southern shoreline was the highlight at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning. Also 2 Curlew, 138 Teal, Wigeon(m), Stonechat(m) and 11 Little Egret at the Sailing Pool. 158 Lapwing, 4 Snipe & Stonechat(f) at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This Jack Snipe feeding on the southern shoreline was the highlight at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning. Also 2 Curlew, 138 Teal, Wigeon(m), Stonechat(m) and 11 Little Egret at the Sailing Pool. 158 Lapwing, 4 Snipe & Stonechat(f) at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds
This morning's heavy rain at #uptonwarren brought out a Jack Snipe at the Flashes, feeding with at least 12 Common Snipe. 5 Curlew, 156 Lapwing, 1 Shelduck, 1 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 98 Teal, Stonechat pr, Peregrine through & a GWE at the Sailing Pool were also noteworthy observations #WorcsBirds
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This morning's heavy rain at #uptonwarren brought out a Jack Snipe at the Flashes, feeding with at least 12 Common Snipe. 5 Curlew, 156 Lapwing, 1 Shelduck, 1 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 98 Teal, Stonechat pr, Peregrine through & a GWE at the Sailing Pool were also noteworthy observations #WorcsBirds
2 Shelduck over south were the highlight at #uptonwarren Flashes today - haven't seen any on site recently. Also 28 Teal, 1 Shoveler, 4 Curlew, 96 Lapwing, Stonechat pr, Grey Wagtail, 2 Fieldfare, Peregrine and Common Darter. GWE, 5 Little Egret at the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
2 Shelduck over south were the highlight at #uptonwarren Flashes today - haven't seen any on site recently. Also 28 Teal, 1 Shoveler, 4 Curlew, 96 Lapwing, Stonechat pr, Grey Wagtail, 2 Fieldfare, Peregrine and Common Darter. GWE, 5 Little Egret at the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds
Best at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning: 2 GWE, L Egret, 5 Curlew, Snipe, 4 Lapwing, 56 Teal, 9 Shoveler, Gadwall, 44 Coot, GC Grebe, 8 L Grebe, 18 Cormorant, Stonechat pr plus Otter at 1110. 3 L Egret, 3 L Grebe, 2 GC Grebe, 10 Cormorant at the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Best at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning: 2 GWE, L Egret, 5 Curlew, Snipe, 4 Lapwing, 56 Teal, 9 Shoveler, Gadwall, 44 Coot, GC Grebe, 8 L Grebe, 18 Cormorant, Stonechat pr plus Otter at 1110. 3 L Egret, 3 L Grebe, 2 GC Grebe, 10 Cormorant at the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds
Plenty of water now at #uptonwarren Flashes (view from Cuckoo hide below) but still not many birds: 92 Lapwing, 26 Teal, 10 Shoveler, Stonechat pr the best. A very late Sandwich Tern was reported flying south over at 1115, by which time I was ar the Moors Pool! #WorcsBirds
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Plenty of water now at #uptonwarren Flashes (view from Cuckoo hide below) but still not many birds: 92 Lapwing, 26 Teal, 10 Shoveler, Stonechat pr the best. A very late Sandwich Tern was reported flying south over at 1115, by which time I was ar the Moors Pool! #WorcsBirds
At #uptonwarren Flashes/Sailing Pool this morning: 5 Curlew, 91 Lapwing, 30 Teal, 21 Shoveler, Water Rail, 7 Little Egret, 3 Stonechat, 6 Siskin, 4 Redpoll, c30 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 2 late Swallow. #WorcsBirds
October 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
At #uptonwarren Flashes/Sailing Pool this morning: 5 Curlew, 91 Lapwing, 30 Teal, 21 Shoveler, Water Rail, 7 Little Egret, 3 Stonechat, 6 Siskin, 4 Redpoll, c30 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 2 late Swallow. #WorcsBirds
Overnight rain gradually filling the Flashes at #uptonwarren brought in 42 Teal, 17 Shoveler, a Water Rail & 56 Lapwing. Also 5 Curlew, Common Gull 2w, Stonechat pr, Mistle Thrush, Redwings, Fieldfare, Mipits & Skylarks plus 9 Little Egret on the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds
October 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Overnight rain gradually filling the Flashes at #uptonwarren brought in 42 Teal, 17 Shoveler, a Water Rail & 56 Lapwing. Also 5 Curlew, Common Gull 2w, Stonechat pr, Mistle Thrush, Redwings, Fieldfare, Mipits & Skylarks plus 9 Little Egret on the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds
A Jack Snipe from the East hide was the main highlight at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. 8 Snipe, 5 Curlew, 60+ Lapwing, 2 Wigeon, 48 Teal, Red Kite, Stonechat, many flocks of Redwing & Fieldfare over plus 3 Otters were the other highlights. #WorcsBirds
October 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A Jack Snipe from the East hide was the main highlight at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. 8 Snipe, 5 Curlew, 60+ Lapwing, 2 Wigeon, 48 Teal, Red Kite, Stonechat, many flocks of Redwing & Fieldfare over plus 3 Otters were the other highlights. #WorcsBirds
A 2nd Rock Pipit in 2 days fed alone on the east shore at #uptonwarren this morning.
A Common Gull, 5 Curlew, 12 Redpoll, 2 Stonechat, 2 Swallow, Peregrine and a Redwing perched atop a bush were also noted.
A GWE was briefly at the Sailing Pool. #Worcsbirds
A Common Gull, 5 Curlew, 12 Redpoll, 2 Stonechat, 2 Swallow, Peregrine and a Redwing perched atop a bush were also noted.
A GWE was briefly at the Sailing Pool. #Worcsbirds
October 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A 2nd Rock Pipit in 2 days fed alone on the east shore at #uptonwarren this morning.
A Common Gull, 5 Curlew, 12 Redpoll, 2 Stonechat, 2 Swallow, Peregrine and a Redwing perched atop a bush were also noted.
A GWE was briefly at the Sailing Pool. #Worcsbirds
A Common Gull, 5 Curlew, 12 Redpoll, 2 Stonechat, 2 Swallow, Peregrine and a Redwing perched atop a bush were also noted.
A GWE was briefly at the Sailing Pool. #Worcsbirds
A Glossy Ibis, found at #uptonwarren Moors Pool (Paul E), was last seen flying past the masts at the Flashes, where the first Rock Pipit of the year was found (Dave J) with c25 Mipits in front of the Avocet hide. Also Common Gull, fly-through Dunlin, 2 Redwing over, Redpolls over. #WorcsBirds
October 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A Glossy Ibis, found at #uptonwarren Moors Pool (Paul E), was last seen flying past the masts at the Flashes, where the first Rock Pipit of the year was found (Dave J) with c25 Mipits in front of the Avocet hide. Also Common Gull, fly-through Dunlin, 2 Redwing over, Redpolls over. #WorcsBirds
3 Snipe, 90 Lapwing, 2 drake Pochard, 31 Shoveler, Stonechat pr, 2 Skylark and a Coal Tit along the West track (scarce here recently) best at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. #WorcsBirds
October 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
3 Snipe, 90 Lapwing, 2 drake Pochard, 31 Shoveler, Stonechat pr, 2 Skylark and a Coal Tit along the West track (scarce here recently) best at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. #WorcsBirds
The PF Goose came in with Greylags to the Moors Pool at #uptonwarren early on and stayed there all morning. Also GWE, Little Egret, 4 Curlew, 2 Snipe, 60 Lapwing, 30 Teal, 18 Shoveler, 15 Teal, 48 Coot, 16 L Grebe, GC Grebe, Stonechat pr, Grey Wagtail, a few Skylark & Mipit over. #WorcsBirds
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The PF Goose came in with Greylags to the Moors Pool at #uptonwarren early on and stayed there all morning. Also GWE, Little Egret, 4 Curlew, 2 Snipe, 60 Lapwing, 30 Teal, 18 Shoveler, 15 Teal, 48 Coot, 16 L Grebe, GC Grebe, Stonechat pr, Grey Wagtail, a few Skylark & Mipit over. #WorcsBirds
The PF Goose first seen at #uptonwarren Sailing Pool on Friday dropped in with Greylags at the Moors Pool this morning. Also GWE, juv Common Tern, 5 Wigeon, 28 Teal, 25 Shoveler, 21 Gadwall, 11 Snipe, 73 Lapwing, Stonechat pr, 5 Mipit, Grey Wagtail. #WorcsBirds
October 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The PF Goose first seen at #uptonwarren Sailing Pool on Friday dropped in with Greylags at the Moors Pool this morning. Also GWE, juv Common Tern, 5 Wigeon, 28 Teal, 25 Shoveler, 21 Gadwall, 11 Snipe, 73 Lapwing, Stonechat pr, 5 Mipit, Grey Wagtail. #WorcsBirds
A GWE dropped into the Moors Pool at #uptonwarren this morning. 2 Little Egret, 3 Wigeon, 28 Teal, 11 Shoveler, 12 Gadwall, 18 Little Grebe, GC Grebe, 5 Water Rail, Snipe, 68 Lapwing, Stonechat, 2 Grey Wagtail and 2 frolicking Otters best of the rest. #WorcsBirds
September 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A GWE dropped into the Moors Pool at #uptonwarren this morning. 2 Little Egret, 3 Wigeon, 28 Teal, 11 Shoveler, 12 Gadwall, 18 Little Grebe, GC Grebe, 5 Water Rail, Snipe, 68 Lapwing, Stonechat, 2 Grey Wagtail and 2 frolicking Otters best of the rest. #WorcsBirds
A Pink-footed Goose found by @phil9.bsky.social on the Sailing Pool at #uptonwarren late morning was a year tick for the reserve. A Great White Egret, 4 Little Egret, Dunlin, 5 Snipe, 71 Lapwing, 5 Wigeon, male Stonechat & Reed Warbler were at the Moors Pool earlier. #WorcsBirds
September 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A Pink-footed Goose found by @phil9.bsky.social on the Sailing Pool at #uptonwarren late morning was a year tick for the reserve. A Great White Egret, 4 Little Egret, Dunlin, 5 Snipe, 71 Lapwing, 5 Wigeon, male Stonechat & Reed Warbler were at the Moors Pool earlier. #WorcsBirds
11 Wigeon at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning (9 seen flying in to join the 2 already there), Snipe, 67 Lapwing, Otter. 5 Curlew dropped in at midday at a still very quiet and barren Flashes. Good numbers of Swallows flying south still. #WorcsBirds
September 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
11 Wigeon at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning (9 seen flying in to join the 2 already there), Snipe, 67 Lapwing, Otter. 5 Curlew dropped in at midday at a still very quiet and barren Flashes. Good numbers of Swallows flying south still. #WorcsBirds
A Ruff flew through the Moors Pool at #uptonwarren this morning but didn't land. Also Green Sand, 3 Snipe, Curlew over (as per Steve Myatt), 2 Wigeon and a male Stonechat in front of the Jacobs hide. #WorcsBirds
September 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A Ruff flew through the Moors Pool at #uptonwarren this morning but didn't land. Also Green Sand, 3 Snipe, Curlew over (as per Steve Myatt), 2 Wigeon and a male Stonechat in front of the Jacobs hide. #WorcsBirds
10 Terns of differing ages caused some excitement as they flew into #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. On landing they were all id'd as Common Terns. Also 3 Snipe, Common Sand, c60 Lapwing, 2 Wigeon, 17 Teal, 13 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 2 Little Egret. #WorcsBirds
September 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
10 Terns of differing ages caused some excitement as they flew into #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. On landing they were all id'd as Common Terns. Also 3 Snipe, Common Sand, c60 Lapwing, 2 Wigeon, 17 Teal, 13 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 2 Little Egret. #WorcsBirds
Highlights at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning: Tawny Owl calling from Education Reserve, 2 Yellow Wagtail over calling, Snipe, Common Sand, 65 Lapwing, 24 Teal, 13 Shoveler, 14 Gadwall and plenty of Swallow, House Martin & a few Sand Martin. #WorcsBirds
September 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Highlights at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning: Tawny Owl calling from Education Reserve, 2 Yellow Wagtail over calling, Snipe, Common Sand, 65 Lapwing, 24 Teal, 13 Shoveler, 14 Gadwall and plenty of Swallow, House Martin & a few Sand Martin. #WorcsBirds