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I first visited #LadywalkNR nearly 5 years ago looking for Bittern, I basically never left and finally today i saw a Bittern here 🥳 it's been a classic patch day with the Tundra Bean Goose as well, only able to get part way round due to heavy flooding.
December 19, 2024 at 1:13 PM
I first visited #LadywalkNR nearly 5 years ago looking for Bittern, I basically never left and finally today i saw a Bittern here 🥳 it's been a classic patch day with the Tundra Bean Goose as well, only able to get part way round due to heavy flooding.
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Adult & juv Black-necked Grebes Cliff Water Ski Lakes (formerly Dosthill Lake I think) Warwickshire #ukbirding #middletonlakes #mercianbirding
November 29, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Adult & juv Black-necked Grebes Cliff Water Ski Lakes (formerly Dosthill Lake I think) Warwickshire #ukbirding #middletonlakes #mercianbirding
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This morning #middletinlakes staffs - pretty quiet as the water levels are up. 8 Pochard Blackwit still 2 GWE 3 Chiffchaff only 9 Snipe 2 Egyptian Geese 1 Goldeneye #ukbirding #westmidsbirding #mercianbirding
November 18, 2024 at 10:05 AM
This morning #middletinlakes staffs - pretty quiet as the water levels are up. 8 Pochard Blackwit still 2 GWE 3 Chiffchaff only 9 Snipe 2 Egyptian Geese 1 Goldeneye #ukbirding #westmidsbirding #mercianbirding
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@mercianbirding.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social The Pair of Red-Crested Pochard still in same area this morning 6 days now. Pretty Pigs pool Alvecote Staffordshire
November 16, 2024 at 4:43 PM
@mercianbirding.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social The Pair of Red-Crested Pochard still in same area this morning 6 days now. Pretty Pigs pool Alvecote Staffordshire
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@mercianbirding.bsky.social Pair of Red Crested Pochard still. East end of Pretty Pigs pool Alvecote.
November 16, 2024 at 9:17 AM
@mercianbirding.bsky.social Pair of Red Crested Pochard still. East end of Pretty Pigs pool Alvecote.
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14/11/24 #middletonlakes (staffs) Pintail Blackwit 2 Dunlin 8 Goldeneye 6 Pochard 31 Snipe 7 Egyptian Geese 8 Cetti's 4 Chiffchaff Tawny Owl c300 Lapwing 4 Great Egrets #ukbirding #staffsbirdnews
November 14, 2024 at 11:11 AM
14/11/24 #middletonlakes (staffs) Pintail Blackwit 2 Dunlin 8 Goldeneye 6 Pochard 31 Snipe 7 Egyptian Geese 8 Cetti's 4 Chiffchaff Tawny Owl c300 Lapwing 4 Great Egrets #ukbirding #staffsbirdnews
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Another Hawfinch with Redwing flock over Church pool covert/Sych Wood circled but carried on SW at 1230. Check Redwing flocks 👀
Overhead parties of Fieldfare + Siskin #Warksbirds @mercianbirding.bsky.social
146 in the 3k for #PWC2024
Overhead parties of Fieldfare + Siskin #Warksbirds @mercianbirding.bsky.social
146 in the 3k for #PWC2024
November 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Another Hawfinch with Redwing flock over Church pool covert/Sych Wood circled but carried on SW at 1230. Check Redwing flocks 👀
Overhead parties of Fieldfare + Siskin #Warksbirds @mercianbirding.bsky.social
146 in the 3k for #PWC2024
Overhead parties of Fieldfare + Siskin #Warksbirds @mercianbirding.bsky.social
146 in the 3k for #PWC2024
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The Ladywalk NatureReserve Yellow BrowedWarbler was a challenging shot, but a little perseverance paid off.
@ladywalknr.bsky.social
#westmidlandsbirdclub #birdwatching #birding #birdwatcher #birdwatchingphotography #wildlife #wellbeing #mindfulness #nature
@ladywalknr.bsky.social
#westmidlandsbirdclub #birdwatching #birding #birdwatcher #birdwatchingphotography #wildlife #wellbeing #mindfulness #nature
October 23, 2024 at 7:05 PM
The Ladywalk NatureReserve Yellow BrowedWarbler was a challenging shot, but a little perseverance paid off.
@ladywalknr.bsky.social
#westmidlandsbirdclub #birdwatching #birding #birdwatcher #birdwatchingphotography #wildlife #wellbeing #mindfulness #nature
@ladywalknr.bsky.social
#westmidlandsbirdclub #birdwatching #birding #birdwatcher #birdwatchingphotography #wildlife #wellbeing #mindfulness #nature
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This morning first light #middletonlakes (Staffs) 13 Pochard 5 Great Egrets Goosander 4 Snipe 250+ Lapwings 5 Cetti's #mercianbirding #staffsbirdnews #westmidsbirding #ukbirding
October 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM
This morning first light #middletonlakes (Staffs) 13 Pochard 5 Great Egrets Goosander 4 Snipe 250+ Lapwings 5 Cetti's #mercianbirding #staffsbirdnews #westmidsbirding #ukbirding
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We thought there might have been two YBW yesterday so returned this afternoon and found two birds chasing each other in some wet Sallows next to fishery! Third bird called the other side of railway some distance away!!!
#LadwalkNR @ladywalknr.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
#LadwalkNR @ladywalknr.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
October 22, 2024 at 4:24 PM
We thought there might have been two YBW yesterday so returned this afternoon and found two birds chasing each other in some wet Sallows next to fishery! Third bird called the other side of railway some distance away!!!
#LadwalkNR @ladywalknr.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
#LadwalkNR @ladywalknr.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
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Some better views of the YBW #LadywalkNR this morning, also the White-front Goose is still present plus 2x Egyptian Geese, 5x Wigeon, 2x Goosander, 2x Water Rail, 23x Snipe and a passage of nearly 1k of Woodpigeons in various size groups.
October 22, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Some better views of the YBW #LadywalkNR this morning, also the White-front Goose is still present plus 2x Egyptian Geese, 5x Wigeon, 2x Goosander, 2x Water Rail, 23x Snipe and a passage of nearly 1k of Woodpigeons in various size groups.
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Finally, YBW for Ladywalk! Along Fishery Lane, showing well and calling. #LadywalkNR #ukbirding
October 21, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Finally, YBW for Ladywalk! Along Fishery Lane, showing well and calling. #LadywalkNR #ukbirding
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Fishery lane again showing its worth with Ben picking out a YBW this morning. Feeding mostly in Sallows between Blythe and Southern end of Bourne meadow along the lane. Same spot as the 3 Pied flys in Spring.
145 for the 3k #PWC2024
145 for the 3k #PWC2024
October 21, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Fishery lane again showing its worth with Ben picking out a YBW this morning. Feeding mostly in Sallows between Blythe and Southern end of Bourne meadow along the lane. Same spot as the 3 Pied flys in Spring.
145 for the 3k #PWC2024
145 for the 3k #PWC2024
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YBW was a nice find by @benjeaton.bsky.social this morning at Ladywalk, and very happy I was at Ladywalk at the time!
It proved elusive, hence poor photos, also present was a part leucistic Lapwing, which got heart racing for a sec!
The White-fronted Goose remains with the Greylag & Canada flock.
It proved elusive, hence poor photos, also present was a part leucistic Lapwing, which got heart racing for a sec!
The White-fronted Goose remains with the Greylag & Canada flock.
October 21, 2024 at 2:11 PM
YBW was a nice find by @benjeaton.bsky.social this morning at Ladywalk, and very happy I was at Ladywalk at the time!
It proved elusive, hence poor photos, also present was a part leucistic Lapwing, which got heart racing for a sec!
The White-fronted Goose remains with the Greylag & Canada flock.
It proved elusive, hence poor photos, also present was a part leucistic Lapwing, which got heart racing for a sec!
The White-fronted Goose remains with the Greylag & Canada flock.
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After a wet start at #LadywalkNR this morning, it eventually brightened up. A nice mornings birding in the end.
October 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM
After a wet start at #LadywalkNR this morning, it eventually brightened up. A nice mornings birding in the end.
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Got my camera back after it being repaired! This morning #middletonlakes 3 Pintail 4 Pochard 4 Stonechat 6 GWE Redshank 36 Snipe #mercianbirding #ukbirding #staffsbirding
October 19, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Got my camera back after it being repaired! This morning #middletonlakes 3 Pintail 4 Pochard 4 Stonechat 6 GWE Redshank 36 Snipe #mercianbirding #ukbirding #staffsbirding
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Russian White-fronted Goose still at #LadywalkNR busy feeding along main shoreline of meadow. Associating with Greylag flock but keeping its distance. Acceptable ✔️ for #PWC2024 ???
Redwing2, Redpoll 1 ,Siskin 4 and steady passage Chaffinch f/o
Blackcap,Chiffchaff +Crests in riverside Sych/Willows.
Redwing2, Redpoll 1 ,Siskin 4 and steady passage Chaffinch f/o
Blackcap,Chiffchaff +Crests in riverside Sych/Willows.
October 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Russian White-fronted Goose still at #LadywalkNR busy feeding along main shoreline of meadow. Associating with Greylag flock but keeping its distance. Acceptable ✔️ for #PWC2024 ???
Redwing2, Redpoll 1 ,Siskin 4 and steady passage Chaffinch f/o
Blackcap,Chiffchaff +Crests in riverside Sych/Willows.
Redwing2, Redpoll 1 ,Siskin 4 and steady passage Chaffinch f/o
Blackcap,Chiffchaff +Crests in riverside Sych/Willows.
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Back on the patch at Alvecote yesterday. High water levels made birding difficult. Highlights included Great White Egret, 2 Pintail, Kingfisher, 2 Cetti’s Warbler and singing Chiffchaff. The list also included ten species I’ve never seen on Shetland! 🪶 #ukbirds #ukbirding #patchbirding #localpatch
October 11, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Back on the patch at Alvecote yesterday. High water levels made birding difficult. Highlights included Great White Egret, 2 Pintail, Kingfisher, 2 Cetti’s Warbler and singing Chiffchaff. The list also included ten species I’ve never seen on Shetland! 🪶 #ukbirds #ukbirding #patchbirding #localpatch
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Light easterly>southerly at #LadywalkNR first thing.
Steady passage of M.Pipit over highlight was Rock Pipit low SW over Riverwalk and then briefly at B-Pools 143 for 3k #PWC2024 also 6 Redwing dropped + 5 Skyalrk f/o
Stonechat(m),2 f/imm Blackcap
20+ Swallow,5 House Martin
150+ Lapwing,25+ Snipe
Steady passage of M.Pipit over highlight was Rock Pipit low SW over Riverwalk and then briefly at B-Pools 143 for 3k #PWC2024 also 6 Redwing dropped + 5 Skyalrk f/o
Stonechat(m),2 f/imm Blackcap
20+ Swallow,5 House Martin
150+ Lapwing,25+ Snipe
October 4, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Light easterly>southerly at #LadywalkNR first thing.
Steady passage of M.Pipit over highlight was Rock Pipit low SW over Riverwalk and then briefly at B-Pools 143 for 3k #PWC2024 also 6 Redwing dropped + 5 Skyalrk f/o
Stonechat(m),2 f/imm Blackcap
20+ Swallow,5 House Martin
150+ Lapwing,25+ Snipe
Steady passage of M.Pipit over highlight was Rock Pipit low SW over Riverwalk and then briefly at B-Pools 143 for 3k #PWC2024 also 6 Redwing dropped + 5 Skyalrk f/o
Stonechat(m),2 f/imm Blackcap
20+ Swallow,5 House Martin
150+ Lapwing,25+ Snipe
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Afternoon searching scrub/woods along Southern meadows on Fishery lane #LadywalkNR 25+ Chiffs of various plumage tones but was hoping for YBW but no joy yet…..
30c Swallow + House Martin still.
4 Water Rail in flooded Bourne meadow.
30c Swallow + House Martin still.
4 Water Rail in flooded Bourne meadow.
September 30, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Afternoon searching scrub/woods along Southern meadows on Fishery lane #LadywalkNR 25+ Chiffs of various plumage tones but was hoping for YBW but no joy yet…..
30c Swallow + House Martin still.
4 Water Rail in flooded Bourne meadow.
30c Swallow + House Martin still.
4 Water Rail in flooded Bourne meadow.
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18km #birdingbybike around the patch this pm.
Bodymoor Heath Lane - 15x Little Egret, no sign of Cattle Egret
KWP - Swann Pool - 5x Pochard, 4x Wigeon.
Extremely quiet on the passerine front, don't remember a year that's been this quiet
#warksbirding #lowcarbonbirding
Bodymoor Heath Lane - 15x Little Egret, no sign of Cattle Egret
KWP - Swann Pool - 5x Pochard, 4x Wigeon.
Extremely quiet on the passerine front, don't remember a year that's been this quiet
#warksbirding #lowcarbonbirding
September 28, 2024 at 3:37 PM
18km #birdingbybike around the patch this pm.
Bodymoor Heath Lane - 15x Little Egret, no sign of Cattle Egret
KWP - Swann Pool - 5x Pochard, 4x Wigeon.
Extremely quiet on the passerine front, don't remember a year that's been this quiet
#warksbirding #lowcarbonbirding
Bodymoor Heath Lane - 15x Little Egret, no sign of Cattle Egret
KWP - Swann Pool - 5x Pochard, 4x Wigeon.
Extremely quiet on the passerine front, don't remember a year that's been this quiet
#warksbirding #lowcarbonbirding
Cattle Egret Bodymoor Heath. Usual field at entrance to farm
September 27, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Cattle Egret Bodymoor Heath. Usual field at entrance to farm
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Bodymoor GP (Warks) - 3 Ruff Greenshank Ringed Plover 4 Snipe #MercianBirding #WestMidsBirding #ukbirding
September 18, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Bodymoor GP (Warks) - 3 Ruff Greenshank Ringed Plover 4 Snipe #MercianBirding #WestMidsBirding #ukbirding
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This morning #Middletonlakes Little Stint on Jubilee South, otherwise quiet with an Avocet C Sand 6 GWE 2 Pintail 16 Snipe #Staffsbirdnews #MercianBirding #WestMidsBirding
September 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM
This morning #Middletonlakes Little Stint on Jubilee South, otherwise quiet with an Avocet C Sand 6 GWE 2 Pintail 16 Snipe #Staffsbirdnews #MercianBirding #WestMidsBirding
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Bodymoor gp today:
Ruff x3, Greenshank, Green sand, Ringed plover
Ruff x3, Greenshank, Green sand, Ringed plover
September 16, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Bodymoor gp today:
Ruff x3, Greenshank, Green sand, Ringed plover
Ruff x3, Greenshank, Green sand, Ringed plover