April 30th
With only limited time this morning we walked along the seawall from Reculver to the Green Wall and back. We saw 6 Shelduck, 2 Gadwall, 5 Tufted Duck, 2 Grey Herons, 4 Little Egrets, 1 Marsh Harrier, 10 Oystercatchers, 2 Ringed Plovers, 5 Grey Plovers, 2 Turnstone, 3 Redshank, 9 Bar-tailed Godwits, 1 Whimbrel, 66 Black-headed Gulls W, 1 Common Tern, 1 Little Owl, 2 Pied Wagtails, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 5 Swallows W, 4 Sand Martins, 1 Wheatear, 1 Reed Warbler, 3 Whitethroats and 8 Linnets.
Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
April 29th
On a dreary and overcast morning we met Matt at Chamber's Wall and walked to Coldharbour and on to the Oyster Farm. Birds we saw included 4 Mute Swans, 2 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 12 Cormorants, 1 Little Egret, 1 Marsh Harrier, 12 Oystercatchers, 6 Ringed Plovers, 18 Turnstone, 16 Bar-tailed Godwits 2 Curlew, 1 Whimbrel, 1 adult Mediterranean Gull, 1 Sandwich Tern, 1 Cuckoo, 5 Yellow Wagtails, 3 Wheatears, 1 Nightingale singing by the Thanet Way bridge, 1 Grasshopper Warbler reeling 400 metres E of the railway crossing, 6 Reed Warblers, 20 Sedge Warblers, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 11 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps and 2 Linnets.
On a dreary and overcast morning we met Matt at Chamber's Wall and walked to Coldharbour and on to the Oyster Farm. Birds we saw included 4 Mute Swans, 2 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 12 Cormorants, 1 Little Egret, 1 Marsh Harrier, 12 Oystercatchers, 6 Ringed Plovers, 18 Turnstone, 16 Bar-tailed Godwits 2 Curlew, 1 Whimbrel, 1 adult Mediterranean Gull, 1 Sandwich Tern, 1 Cuckoo, 5 Yellow Wagtails, 3 Wheatears, 1 Nightingale singing by the Thanet Way bridge, 1 Grasshopper Warbler reeling 400 metres E of the railway crossing, 6 Reed Warblers, 20 Sedge Warblers, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 11 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps and 2 Linnets.
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| Meadow Pipit |
Monday, 28 April 2014
April 28th
Matt was out early again this morning and walked from Reculver to Chamber's Wall and back. Birds he saw included 12 Shelduck, 12 Mallard, 1 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 18 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 1 ring-tail Hen Harrier, 21 Oystercatchers, 1 Lapwing, 4 Turnstone, 1 Greenshank, 8 Redshank, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Curlew, 5 Common Terns, 2 Sandwich Terns, 1 Kingfisher, 9 Yellow Wagtails, 7 Wheatears, 1 Grasshopper Warbler, 16 Reed Warblers, 31 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 44 Whitethroats, 5 Blackcaps, 3 Chiffchaffs and 6 Corn Buntings.
Later he had a walk at Shuart and recorded 3 Common Buzzards, 4 Marsh Harriers, 1 Kestrel, 4 Lapwings, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 3 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 6 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps and 4 Chiffchaffs.
Terry Wilson was also out and walked the railway embankment and seawall to Minnis Bay and saw 6 Shelduck, 1 Fulmar, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kingfisher and lots of Whitethroats and Chiffchaffs.
This afternoon on our drive to Chamber's Wall we heard a Nightingale singing at May Street. In addition to what Matt saw this morning we added 1 Gannet E, 1 Little Egret, 70 Sanderling, 2 Common Terns, 2 Sandwich Terns E and 4 Guillemots W.
Matt was out early again this morning and walked from Reculver to Chamber's Wall and back. Birds he saw included 12 Shelduck, 12 Mallard, 1 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 18 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 1 ring-tail Hen Harrier, 21 Oystercatchers, 1 Lapwing, 4 Turnstone, 1 Greenshank, 8 Redshank, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Curlew, 5 Common Terns, 2 Sandwich Terns, 1 Kingfisher, 9 Yellow Wagtails, 7 Wheatears, 1 Grasshopper Warbler, 16 Reed Warblers, 31 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 44 Whitethroats, 5 Blackcaps, 3 Chiffchaffs and 6 Corn Buntings.
Later he had a walk at Shuart and recorded 3 Common Buzzards, 4 Marsh Harriers, 1 Kestrel, 4 Lapwings, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 3 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 6 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps and 4 Chiffchaffs.
Terry Wilson was also out and walked the railway embankment and seawall to Minnis Bay and saw 6 Shelduck, 1 Fulmar, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kingfisher and lots of Whitethroats and Chiffchaffs.
This afternoon on our drive to Chamber's Wall we heard a Nightingale singing at May Street. In addition to what Matt saw this morning we added 1 Gannet E, 1 Little Egret, 70 Sanderling, 2 Common Terns, 2 Sandwich Terns E and 4 Guillemots W.
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| Corn Bunting |
Sunday, 27 April 2014
April 27th
On an overcast morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to the seawall and saw 4 Shelduck, 3 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 1 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck, 8 Cormorants, 1 Gannet E, 1 Little Egret, 1 male Hen Harrier, 13 Oystercatchers, 14 Turnstone, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Whimbrel, 1 Dunlin, 66 Sanderling, 7 Sandwich Terns E, 2 Cuckoos, 2 Skylarks, 3 Swallows, 4 Wheatears, 3 Reed Warblers, 14 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 16 Whitethroats, 1 Blackcap, 1 Willow Warbler, 4 Linnets and 9 Corn Buntings.
Derek Smith was out between 0630 and 0930 walking from Shuart and then along the railway embankment and he saw 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Grey Partridges, 3 Cuckoos, 20 Swallows, 6 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Reed Warbler, 19 Sedge Warblers, 1 Nightingale singing along
Shuart Drove, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 28 Whitethroats, 6 Blackcaps and 5 Chiffchaffs.
Marc Heath was also out early and his highlights were a ring-tail Hen Harrier at the Oyster Farm, 5 Little Terns E at Plumpudding, a Nightingale singing at Wagtail bridge and the Grasshopper Warbler beside the Wantsum
On an overcast morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to the seawall and saw 4 Shelduck, 3 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 1 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck, 8 Cormorants, 1 Gannet E, 1 Little Egret, 1 male Hen Harrier, 13 Oystercatchers, 14 Turnstone, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Whimbrel, 1 Dunlin, 66 Sanderling, 7 Sandwich Terns E, 2 Cuckoos, 2 Skylarks, 3 Swallows, 4 Wheatears, 3 Reed Warblers, 14 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 16 Whitethroats, 1 Blackcap, 1 Willow Warbler, 4 Linnets and 9 Corn Buntings.
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| A pair of Shelduck in Coldharbour |
Derek Smith was out between 0630 and 0930 walking from Shuart and then along the railway embankment and he saw 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Grey Partridges, 3 Cuckoos, 20 Swallows, 6 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Reed Warbler, 19 Sedge Warblers, 1 Nightingale singing along
Shuart Drove, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 28 Whitethroats, 6 Blackcaps and 5 Chiffchaffs.
Marc Heath was also out early and his highlights were a ring-tail Hen Harrier at the Oyster Farm, 5 Little Terns E at Plumpudding, a Nightingale singing at Wagtail bridge and the Grasshopper Warbler beside the Wantsum
Saturday, 26 April 2014
April 26th
On a wet and breezy morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to the Wantsum outflow and recorded 4 Shelduck, 4 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 6 Cormorants, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Hobby, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Ringed Plovers, 29 Tunstone, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Redshank, 137 Sanderling, 1 Cuckoo, 3 alba Wagtails W, 3 Wheatears, 1 Grasshopper Warbler reeling beside the Wantsum, 2 Reed Warblers, 11 Sedge Warblers, 10 Whitethroats and 4 Linnets.
This afternoon at Reculver we saw 2 Mute Swans, 6 Mallard, 14 Tufted Duck, 4 Common Scoter E, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 1 ring-tail Hen Harrier, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Curlew, 1 Whitethroat, 2 Blackcaps and 2 Chiffchaffs.
On a wet and breezy morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to the Wantsum outflow and recorded 4 Shelduck, 4 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 6 Cormorants, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Hobby, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Ringed Plovers, 29 Tunstone, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Redshank, 137 Sanderling, 1 Cuckoo, 3 alba Wagtails W, 3 Wheatears, 1 Grasshopper Warbler reeling beside the Wantsum, 2 Reed Warblers, 11 Sedge Warblers, 10 Whitethroats and 4 Linnets.
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| Northern Wheatear |
This afternoon at Reculver we saw 2 Mute Swans, 6 Mallard, 14 Tufted Duck, 4 Common Scoter E, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 1 ring-tail Hen Harrier, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Curlew, 1 Whitethroat, 2 Blackcaps and 2 Chiffchaffs.
Friday, 25 April 2014
April 25th
There had been a change in the weather overnight so that when we arrived at Reculver this morning for a walk to Coldharbour it was overcast with a cool, brisk, NE wind blowing. We saw 3 Shelduck, 4 Mallard, 1 Little Egret, 7 Cormorants, 2 Fulmars E, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 2 Coot, 6 Oystercatchers, 10 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Plover, 10 Turnstone, 1 Redshank, 3 Whimbrel W, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit W, 1 Dunlin, 135 Sanderling, 2 first year Mediterranean Gulls E, 4 Common Terns W, 1 Sandwich Tern E, 30 Swallows W, 1 House Martin E, 2 Pied Wagtails, 1 Wheatear, 9 Sedge Warblers, 2 Reed Warblers, 2 Whitethroats and 7 Linnets. We also found a large Slow-worm on the Green Wall.
There had been a change in the weather overnight so that when we arrived at Reculver this morning for a walk to Coldharbour it was overcast with a cool, brisk, NE wind blowing. We saw 3 Shelduck, 4 Mallard, 1 Little Egret, 7 Cormorants, 2 Fulmars E, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 2 Coot, 6 Oystercatchers, 10 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Plover, 10 Turnstone, 1 Redshank, 3 Whimbrel W, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit W, 1 Dunlin, 135 Sanderling, 2 first year Mediterranean Gulls E, 4 Common Terns W, 1 Sandwich Tern E, 30 Swallows W, 1 House Martin E, 2 Pied Wagtails, 1 Wheatear, 9 Sedge Warblers, 2 Reed Warblers, 2 Whitethroats and 7 Linnets. We also found a large Slow-worm on the Green Wall.
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| Preening Ringed Plover |
Thursday, 24 April 2014
April 24th
On a warm and still morning we walked from Chamber's Wall up to the seawall and recorded 3 Shelduck, 9 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck, 7 Cormorants, 1 Marsh Harrier, 4 Oystercatchers, 6 Ringed Plovers, 10 Turnstone, 4 Redshank, 2 Dunlin, 157 Sanderling, 2 Sandwich Terns, 5 Skylarks, 2 Swallows, 4 Yellow Wagtails, 2 Wheatears, 5 Reed Warblers, 22 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 16 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps, 1 Chiffchaff and 7 Linnets.
This afternoon we had a walk at Reculver and found a very early Spotted Flycatcher on the dead elms near the cafe. This is only four days later than our earliest record in 1975 and our 150th species for the year. Other birds we saw included 2 Shelduck, 2 Mallard, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Whitethroat and 1 Willow Warbler.
On a warm and still morning we walked from Chamber's Wall up to the seawall and recorded 3 Shelduck, 9 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck, 7 Cormorants, 1 Marsh Harrier, 4 Oystercatchers, 6 Ringed Plovers, 10 Turnstone, 4 Redshank, 2 Dunlin, 157 Sanderling, 2 Sandwich Terns, 5 Skylarks, 2 Swallows, 4 Yellow Wagtails, 2 Wheatears, 5 Reed Warblers, 22 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 16 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps, 1 Chiffchaff and 7 Linnets.
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| Sanderling and Turnstone moulting into breeding plumage |
This afternoon we had a walk at Reculver and found a very early Spotted Flycatcher on the dead elms near the cafe. This is only four days later than our earliest record in 1975 and our 150th species for the year. Other birds we saw included 2 Shelduck, 2 Mallard, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Whitethroat and 1 Willow Warbler.
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
April 23rd
Once again Matt was out early and began by hearing the Nightingale at May Street. He then walked around Reculver on a sunny morning and saw a good range of species including 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 15 Shelduck, 20 Mallard, 1 Teal, 4 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 4 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 5 Little Egrets, 3 Sparrowhawks, 1 Marsh Harrier, 7 Ringed Plovers, 20 Turnstone, 1 Common Sandpiper, 5 Whimbrel, 7 Dunlin, 158 Sanderling, 2 Sandwich Terns, 2 Swallows, 3 Sand Martins, 6 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Tree Pipit, 4 Wheatears, 15 Sedge Warblers, 5 Reed Warblers, 4 Lesser Whitethroats, 37 Whitethroats, 1 Blackcap, 3 Willow Warblers, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Yellowhammer and 1 Corn Bunting.
Later we drove over to Shuart and saw 2 Common Buzzards, 3 Marsh Harriers, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrels, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Reed Warbler, 10 Whitethroats, 6 Blackcaps and 2 Chiffchaffs.
Barry Hunt was also out in the area this morning and added Garden Warbler to our year's list seeing it at Potten Street and Terry Wilson saw 4 Wheatears on the seawall as he walked backed to Minnis Bay.
Once again Matt was out early and began by hearing the Nightingale at May Street. He then walked around Reculver on a sunny morning and saw a good range of species including 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 15 Shelduck, 20 Mallard, 1 Teal, 4 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 4 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 5 Little Egrets, 3 Sparrowhawks, 1 Marsh Harrier, 7 Ringed Plovers, 20 Turnstone, 1 Common Sandpiper, 5 Whimbrel, 7 Dunlin, 158 Sanderling, 2 Sandwich Terns, 2 Swallows, 3 Sand Martins, 6 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Tree Pipit, 4 Wheatears, 15 Sedge Warblers, 5 Reed Warblers, 4 Lesser Whitethroats, 37 Whitethroats, 1 Blackcap, 3 Willow Warblers, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Yellowhammer and 1 Corn Bunting.
Later we drove over to Shuart and saw 2 Common Buzzards, 3 Marsh Harriers, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrels, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Reed Warbler, 10 Whitethroats, 6 Blackcaps and 2 Chiffchaffs.
Barry Hunt was also out in the area this morning and added Garden Warbler to our year's list seeing it at Potten Street and Terry Wilson saw 4 Wheatears on the seawall as he walked backed to Minnis Bay.
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
April 22nd
Matt was out early again and walked from Chamber's Wall to Reculver and back. He counted 3 Shelduck, 19 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 2 Tufted Duck, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 1 Marsh Harrier, 9 Ringed Plovers, 19 Tursnstone, 1 Common Sandpiper, 4 Redshank, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Kingfisher, 8 Swallows, 1 alba Wagtail, 57 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Tree Pipit, 3 Ring Ouzels, 2 Wheatears, 13 Sedge Warblers, 1 Reed Warbler, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 28 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps, 5 Chiffchaffs, 1 Willow Warbler and 1 male Yellowhammer.
On his way home he stopped off at May Street and heard a Nightingale singing in the scrub.
This afternoon we walked around Shuart and recorded 2 Sparrowhawks, 3 Common Buzzards, 3 Marsh Harriers, 1 Cuckoo, 1 Swift, 20 Swallows, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Mistle Thushes, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps, 1 Chiffchaff and 3 Corn Buntings. We also saw 2 Hairy Dragonflies.
Matt was out early again and walked from Chamber's Wall to Reculver and back. He counted 3 Shelduck, 19 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 2 Tufted Duck, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 1 Marsh Harrier, 9 Ringed Plovers, 19 Tursnstone, 1 Common Sandpiper, 4 Redshank, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Kingfisher, 8 Swallows, 1 alba Wagtail, 57 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Tree Pipit, 3 Ring Ouzels, 2 Wheatears, 13 Sedge Warblers, 1 Reed Warbler, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 28 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps, 5 Chiffchaffs, 1 Willow Warbler and 1 male Yellowhammer.
On his way home he stopped off at May Street and heard a Nightingale singing in the scrub.
This afternoon we walked around Shuart and recorded 2 Sparrowhawks, 3 Common Buzzards, 3 Marsh Harriers, 1 Cuckoo, 1 Swift, 20 Swallows, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Mistle Thushes, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps, 1 Chiffchaff and 3 Corn Buntings. We also saw 2 Hairy Dragonflies.
Monday, 21 April 2014
April 21st
This morning Matt birded from Shuart to Plumpudding and on to Coldharbour before returning along the railway embankment. He saw a good range of species including 17 Shelduck E, 19 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Kestrel, 40 Oystercatchers, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Turnstone, 1 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls E, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 25 Swallows W, 5 Sand Martins, 1 House Martin W, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 3 alba Wagtails W, 5 Song Thrushes, 2 Wheatears, 19 Sedge Warblers, 1 Reed Warbler, 7 Lesser Whitethroats, 16 Whitethroats, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Willow Warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs and 2 Corn Buntings.
In addition Terry Wilson saw a Common Tern at Coldharbour.
This morning Matt birded from Shuart to Plumpudding and on to Coldharbour before returning along the railway embankment. He saw a good range of species including 17 Shelduck E, 19 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Kestrel, 40 Oystercatchers, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Turnstone, 1 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls E, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 25 Swallows W, 5 Sand Martins, 1 House Martin W, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 3 alba Wagtails W, 5 Song Thrushes, 2 Wheatears, 19 Sedge Warblers, 1 Reed Warbler, 7 Lesser Whitethroats, 16 Whitethroats, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Willow Warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs and 2 Corn Buntings.
In addition Terry Wilson saw a Common Tern at Coldharbour.
Sunday, 20 April 2014
April 20th
Matt was out early at Reculver and recorded 11 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 11 Tufted Duck, 1 Little Grebe, 8 Coot, 2 Grey Partridges, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Whimbrel, 18 Sand Martins, 4 Swallows, 1 male Redstart, 3 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Whitethroat, 1 Blackcap and 1 Willow Warbler. Later at Chamber's Wall and Coldharbour we saw 2 Shelduck, 4 Shoveler, 2 Grey Partridges, 2 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroats, 6 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps and 1 Corn Bunting.
Marc Heath was out as well and in addition saw 1 Little Tern and 1 Ring Ouzel which was the 144th species so far this year.
Derek Smith was also birding between 0730 and 1030 walking from Shuart along the railway embankment to Chamber's Wall and Potten Street and recorded 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Marsh Harriers, 22 Sedge Warblers, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 18 Whitethroats, 10 Blackcaps and 1 Corn Bunting.
Matt was out early at Reculver and recorded 11 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 11 Tufted Duck, 1 Little Grebe, 8 Coot, 2 Grey Partridges, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Whimbrel, 18 Sand Martins, 4 Swallows, 1 male Redstart, 3 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Whitethroat, 1 Blackcap and 1 Willow Warbler. Later at Chamber's Wall and Coldharbour we saw 2 Shelduck, 4 Shoveler, 2 Grey Partridges, 2 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroats, 6 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps and 1 Corn Bunting.
Marc Heath was out as well and in addition saw 1 Little Tern and 1 Ring Ouzel which was the 144th species so far this year.
Derek Smith was also birding between 0730 and 1030 walking from Shuart along the railway embankment to Chamber's Wall and Potten Street and recorded 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Marsh Harriers, 22 Sedge Warblers, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 18 Whitethroats, 10 Blackcaps and 1 Corn Bunting.
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| Shelduck |
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Friday, 18 April 2014
April 18th
This morning we completed the same walk as yesterday but with a brisk, cool northerly breeze blowing. We saw 9 Mute Swans, 4 Shelduck, 6 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 20 Tufted Duck, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Little Grebes, 1 Kestrel, 10 Coot, 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Swallows, 1 Sand Martin, 1 Long-tailed Tit, 5 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 14 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps, 2 Chiffchaffs, 8 Linnets and 12 Corn Buntings.
This evening Matt walked from Shuart to the seawall and then along to White Post Hole. He recorded 2 Shoveler, 1 Gannet, 3 Marsh Harriers, 2 Little Terns E, 1 Sedge Warbler, 1 Whitethroat and 1 Chiffchaff.
This morning we completed the same walk as yesterday but with a brisk, cool northerly breeze blowing. We saw 9 Mute Swans, 4 Shelduck, 6 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 20 Tufted Duck, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Little Grebes, 1 Kestrel, 10 Coot, 2 Oystercatchers, 2 Swallows, 1 Sand Martin, 1 Long-tailed Tit, 5 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 14 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps, 2 Chiffchaffs, 8 Linnets and 12 Corn Buntings.
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| Robin |
This evening Matt walked from Shuart to the seawall and then along to White Post Hole. He recorded 2 Shoveler, 1 Gannet, 3 Marsh Harriers, 2 Little Terns E, 1 Sedge Warbler, 1 Whitethroat and 1 Chiffchaff.
Thursday, 17 April 2014
April 17th
This morning we arrived at a sunny Chamber's Wall and walked across the field to the White Poplars before walking back up to Coldharbour. We added a Cuckoo to the Reculver list making the 2014 total of species seen up to 141. Other birds seen included 11 Mute Swans, 2 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 16 Tufted Duck, 4 Little Grebes, 12 Cormorants flying S, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Grey Partridges, 10 Coot, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Lapwings, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Reed Warbler, 8 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 11 Whitethroats, 4 Blackcaps, 1 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldfinches and 16 Linnets.
Terry Wilson was out at Wade Marsh and saw a Short-eared Owl with a bank vole being chased by a female Hen Harrier. He also saw 3 Marsh Harriers and lots of Whitethroats.
This morning we arrived at a sunny Chamber's Wall and walked across the field to the White Poplars before walking back up to Coldharbour. We added a Cuckoo to the Reculver list making the 2014 total of species seen up to 141. Other birds seen included 11 Mute Swans, 2 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 16 Tufted Duck, 4 Little Grebes, 12 Cormorants flying S, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Grey Partridges, 10 Coot, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Lapwings, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Reed Warbler, 8 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 11 Whitethroats, 4 Blackcaps, 1 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldfinches and 16 Linnets.
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| A pair of Tufted Duck looking for a nesting site |
Terry Wilson was out at Wade Marsh and saw a Short-eared Owl with a bank vole being chased by a female Hen Harrier. He also saw 3 Marsh Harriers and lots of Whitethroats.
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