October 31st
It was foggy for most of our walk from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour this morning but the fog cleared just as we started back to the car park. Viewing was obviously hampered but we did manage to see or hear 4 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Cormorants, 7 Tree Sparrows, 41 Chaffinches, 11 Redwings, 4 Stonechats, 10 Oystercatchers, 13 Linnets, 45 Mallard, 55 Carrion Crows, 13 Skylarks, 1 Grey Heron, 360 Starlings, 15 Reed Buntings, 2 Gadwall, 12 Fieldfares, 12 Blackbirds, 1 Brambling and 2 Bearded Tits.
Monday, 31 October 2016
Sunday, 30 October 2016
October 30th
On another quiet morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and along the seawall and recorded 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Water Rail, 22 Chaffinches, 5 Goldcrests, 370 Starlings W, 3 Fieldfares, 16 Blackbirds, 12 Redwings, 9 Skylarks, 2 Lapwings, 1 Golden Plover, 3 Stonechats, 29 Goldfinches, 2 Redshank, 10 Meadow Pipits, 39 Mallard, 67 Wigeon, 6 Teal, 2 Grey Wagtails, 4 Mute Swans, 1 Curlew, 128 Carrion Crows, 1 Rock Pipit, 5 Oystercatchers, 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 13 Cormorants, 3 Turnstone and 18 Reed Buntings.
On an in coming tide at Grenham Bay this morning Terry Wilson saw 8 Little Egrets, 5 Curlews, 15 Oystercatcher, 2 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Plover, 45 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Mute Swan on the sea, 25 Common Scoters, 4 Pied Wagtails, 2 Meadow Pipits, 16 Redshank and 1 Kestrel.
Derek Smith was also out this morning for three hours and walked from Shuart and along the embankment to Coldharbour and back via Plumpudding. He counted 78 Chaffinches W, 160 Lapwings W, 3 Water Rails, 90 Blackbirds, 8 Fieldfares, 36 Redwings, 35 Song Thrushes, 10 Cetti's Warblers, 750 Starlings W, 6 Pied Wagtails, 6 Redpoll W, 45 Skylarks NW, 6 Bearded Tits and 4 Stonechats.
On another quiet morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and along the seawall and recorded 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Water Rail, 22 Chaffinches, 5 Goldcrests, 370 Starlings W, 3 Fieldfares, 16 Blackbirds, 12 Redwings, 9 Skylarks, 2 Lapwings, 1 Golden Plover, 3 Stonechats, 29 Goldfinches, 2 Redshank, 10 Meadow Pipits, 39 Mallard, 67 Wigeon, 6 Teal, 2 Grey Wagtails, 4 Mute Swans, 1 Curlew, 128 Carrion Crows, 1 Rock Pipit, 5 Oystercatchers, 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 13 Cormorants, 3 Turnstone and 18 Reed Buntings.
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| Meadow Pipits |
On an in coming tide at Grenham Bay this morning Terry Wilson saw 8 Little Egrets, 5 Curlews, 15 Oystercatcher, 2 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Plover, 45 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Mute Swan on the sea, 25 Common Scoters, 4 Pied Wagtails, 2 Meadow Pipits, 16 Redshank and 1 Kestrel.
Derek Smith was also out this morning for three hours and walked from Shuart and along the embankment to Coldharbour and back via Plumpudding. He counted 78 Chaffinches W, 160 Lapwings W, 3 Water Rails, 90 Blackbirds, 8 Fieldfares, 36 Redwings, 35 Song Thrushes, 10 Cetti's Warblers, 750 Starlings W, 6 Pied Wagtails, 6 Redpoll W, 45 Skylarks NW, 6 Bearded Tits and 4 Stonechats.
Saturday, 29 October 2016
October 29th
On a mild, calm and overcast morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and the Oyster Farm before dropping in at Reculver Bushes on the way home. We saw a good range of species including 1 Kestrel, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 30 Redwings, 29 Cormorants, 3 Tree Sparrows, 1 Kingfisher, 11 Fieldfares, 15 Golden Plovers, 3 Stonechats, 1 Peregrine, 4 Redshank, 2 Curlew, 84 Carrion Crows 13 Mallard, 12 Oystercatchers, 38 Linnets, 4 Bearded Tits, 16 Skylarks, 1 Grey Plover, 12 Goldfinches, 3 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Little Egrets, 5 Shoveler, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Redpoll W, 1 Ring Ouzel beside the Wantsum, 3 Goldcrest and 1 Shorelark, a different bird to the previous two, feeding on the path between the railway and Coldharbour.
On a mild, calm and overcast morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and the Oyster Farm before dropping in at Reculver Bushes on the way home. We saw a good range of species including 1 Kestrel, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 30 Redwings, 29 Cormorants, 3 Tree Sparrows, 1 Kingfisher, 11 Fieldfares, 15 Golden Plovers, 3 Stonechats, 1 Peregrine, 4 Redshank, 2 Curlew, 84 Carrion Crows 13 Mallard, 12 Oystercatchers, 38 Linnets, 4 Bearded Tits, 16 Skylarks, 1 Grey Plover, 12 Goldfinches, 3 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Little Egrets, 5 Shoveler, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Redpoll W, 1 Ring Ouzel beside the Wantsum, 3 Goldcrest and 1 Shorelark, a different bird to the previous two, feeding on the path between the railway and Coldharbour.
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| Shorelark |
Friday, 28 October 2016
October 28th
We spent the morning ringing at Reculver where we saw 2 Redpoll, 4 Goldcrests, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Green Sandpipers, 5 Siskins, 3 Green Woodpeckers, 14 Long-tailed Tits, 4 Goldcrests, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 12 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 1 Teal, 2 Pochard, 6 Redwings, 16 Grey Partridges, 1 Blackcap, 1 Sparrowhawk and 8 Skylarks.
Birds ringed 27: Long-tailed Tit 11, Chiffchaff 1, Goldcrest 3, Wren 1, Reed Bunting 1, Robin 3, Chaffinch 1, Blackcap 1, Dunnock 2, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 2.
We spent the morning ringing at Reculver where we saw 2 Redpoll, 4 Goldcrests, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Green Sandpipers, 5 Siskins, 3 Green Woodpeckers, 14 Long-tailed Tits, 4 Goldcrests, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 12 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 1 Teal, 2 Pochard, 6 Redwings, 16 Grey Partridges, 1 Blackcap, 1 Sparrowhawk and 8 Skylarks.
Birds ringed 27: Long-tailed Tit 11, Chiffchaff 1, Goldcrest 3, Wren 1, Reed Bunting 1, Robin 3, Chaffinch 1, Blackcap 1, Dunnock 2, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 2.
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| Grey Partridges |
Thursday, 27 October 2016
October 27th
The fog came and went and then the sun came out during our ringing session at Shuart this morning. Whilst we were there we saw 1 Chiffchaff, 3 Common Buzzards, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 3 Kestrels, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Grey Herons, 75 Redwings, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Little Owl, 6 Fieldfares, 30 Blackbirds, 25 Song Thrushes, 80 Starlings, 93 Lapwings, 2 Marsh Harriers, 3 Siskins W, 3 Ring-necked Parakeets, 17 Skylarks, 1 Redpoll W and 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Birds ringed 50: Wren 2, Robin 5 , Reed Bunting 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Blue Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Redwing 15, Song Thrush 7, Blackbird 12, Kestrel 1, Sparrowhawk 1.
The fog came and went and then the sun came out during our ringing session at Shuart this morning. Whilst we were there we saw 1 Chiffchaff, 3 Common Buzzards, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 3 Kestrels, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Grey Herons, 75 Redwings, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Little Owl, 6 Fieldfares, 30 Blackbirds, 25 Song Thrushes, 80 Starlings, 93 Lapwings, 2 Marsh Harriers, 3 Siskins W, 3 Ring-necked Parakeets, 17 Skylarks, 1 Redpoll W and 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Birds ringed 50: Wren 2, Robin 5 , Reed Bunting 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Blue Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Redwing 15, Song Thrush 7, Blackbird 12, Kestrel 1, Sparrowhawk 1.
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| Female Sparrowhawk |
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| Meadow Pipit |
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
October 26th
It began dull and misty but brightened up later as we spent the morning ringing on the Marsh south of the railway. We saw 35 Fieldfares W, 1 Kestrel, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Stonechats, 15 Redwings, 2 Grey Partridges, 8 Robins, 380 Starlings W, 12 Song Thrushes, 1 Grey Wagtail, 42 Chaffinches, 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Goldcrests, 29 Skylarks, 2 Kingfishers, 1 Marsh Harrier, 20 Blackbirds, 5 Siskins, 20 Golden Plovers, 33 Lapwings W and 2 Yellowhammers.
Birds ringed 25: Wren 2, Goldcrest 2, Robin 2, Reed Bunting 6, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 1, Redwing 2, Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 4.
During the morning Derek Smith walked from Shuart to Coldharbour via Plumpudding and Coldharbour. Birds he saw included 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Merlin, 1 Snipe W, 2 Bearded Tits, 32 Skylarks NW, 11 Pied Wagtails W, 8 Cetti's Warblers, 58 Chaffinches W, 19 Siskins W, 11 Redpolls W and 17 Goldfinches W.
It began dull and misty but brightened up later as we spent the morning ringing on the Marsh south of the railway. We saw 35 Fieldfares W, 1 Kestrel, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Stonechats, 15 Redwings, 2 Grey Partridges, 8 Robins, 380 Starlings W, 12 Song Thrushes, 1 Grey Wagtail, 42 Chaffinches, 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Goldcrests, 29 Skylarks, 2 Kingfishers, 1 Marsh Harrier, 20 Blackbirds, 5 Siskins, 20 Golden Plovers, 33 Lapwings W and 2 Yellowhammers.
Birds ringed 25: Wren 2, Goldcrest 2, Robin 2, Reed Bunting 6, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 1, Redwing 2, Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 4.
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| Male Stonechat |
During the morning Derek Smith walked from Shuart to Coldharbour via Plumpudding and Coldharbour. Birds he saw included 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Merlin, 1 Snipe W, 2 Bearded Tits, 32 Skylarks NW, 11 Pied Wagtails W, 8 Cetti's Warblers, 58 Chaffinches W, 19 Siskins W, 11 Redpolls W and 17 Goldfinches W.
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
October 25th
On another beautiful, still morning we arrived at Chamber's Wall just as the sun was rising over Sandwich and walked up to Coldharbour and along the seawall. We recorded 5 Cetti's Warblers. 19 Redwings, 24 Cormorants, 9 Tree Sparrows, 41 Chaffinches, 450 Starlings W, 41 Reed Buntings, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Stonechats, 15 Goldfinches, 21 Skylarks, 5 Redshank, 2 Curlew, 1 Great White Egret flying E over Coldharbour and probably the same bird we saw recently at Brooksend, 2 Little Egrets, 71 Carrion Crows, 21 Linnets, 10 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Chiffchaff, 34 Ringed Plovers, 2 Turnstone, 20 Blackbirds, 1 Brambling, 30 Golden Plovers, 46 Mallard, 11 Wigeon, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Fieldfares, 18 Meadow Pipits and 1 Water Rail.
On another beautiful, still morning we arrived at Chamber's Wall just as the sun was rising over Sandwich and walked up to Coldharbour and along the seawall. We recorded 5 Cetti's Warblers. 19 Redwings, 24 Cormorants, 9 Tree Sparrows, 41 Chaffinches, 450 Starlings W, 41 Reed Buntings, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Stonechats, 15 Goldfinches, 21 Skylarks, 5 Redshank, 2 Curlew, 1 Great White Egret flying E over Coldharbour and probably the same bird we saw recently at Brooksend, 2 Little Egrets, 71 Carrion Crows, 21 Linnets, 10 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Chiffchaff, 34 Ringed Plovers, 2 Turnstone, 20 Blackbirds, 1 Brambling, 30 Golden Plovers, 46 Mallard, 11 Wigeon, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Fieldfares, 18 Meadow Pipits and 1 Water Rail.
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| Male Stonechat |
Monday, 24 October 2016
October 24th
On an overcast morning with a light easterly breeze blowing I walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and saw 1 Black Redstart at the Towers, 10 Robins, 24 Cormorants, 1 Curlew, 20 Redshank, 95 Oystercatchers, 21 Ringed Plovers, 7 Turnstone, 1 Common Scoter E, 1 Little Grebe, 101 Carrion Crows, 21 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 18 Linnets, 14 Meadow Pipits, 34 Lapwings, 23 Golden Plovers, 5 Wigeon, 7 Goldfinches, 2 Grey Plovers and 1 Kingfisher.
On an overcast morning with a light easterly breeze blowing I walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and saw 1 Black Redstart at the Towers, 10 Robins, 24 Cormorants, 1 Curlew, 20 Redshank, 95 Oystercatchers, 21 Ringed Plovers, 7 Turnstone, 1 Common Scoter E, 1 Little Grebe, 101 Carrion Crows, 21 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 18 Linnets, 14 Meadow Pipits, 34 Lapwings, 23 Golden Plovers, 5 Wigeon, 7 Goldfinches, 2 Grey Plovers and 1 Kingfisher.
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| Black Redstart |
Sunday, 23 October 2016
October 23rd
On a stunning late autumn morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to the White Poplars and then around Coldharbour and along the seawall. We counted 2 Lapwings, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Goldcrest, 10 Redwings, 35 Golden Plovers, 3 Fieldfares, 12 Chaffinches, 54 Skylarks overhead, 2 Mallard, 3 Grey Herons, 6 Linnets, 20 Redshank, 31 Reed Buntings, 81 Carrion Crows, 1 Curlew, 6 Goldfinches, 6 Wigeon, 14 Cormorants, 2 Stonechats, 2 Bearded Tits, 6 Long-tailed Tits and 1 Chiffchaff.
On a stunning late autumn morning we walked from Chamber's Wall to the White Poplars and then around Coldharbour and along the seawall. We counted 2 Lapwings, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Goldcrest, 10 Redwings, 35 Golden Plovers, 3 Fieldfares, 12 Chaffinches, 54 Skylarks overhead, 2 Mallard, 3 Grey Herons, 6 Linnets, 20 Redshank, 31 Reed Buntings, 81 Carrion Crows, 1 Curlew, 6 Goldfinches, 6 Wigeon, 14 Cormorants, 2 Stonechats, 2 Bearded Tits, 6 Long-tailed Tits and 1 Chiffchaff.
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| Grey Heron |
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| Male Bearded Tit |
Saturday, 22 October 2016
October 22nd
There was a chilly NW breeze blowing but the sun was shining as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour this morning. We recorded 1 Green Woodpecker, 35 Oystercatchers, 14 Redshank, 85 Mallard, 17 Wigeon, 10 Turnstone, 11 Ringed Plovers, 24 Cormorants, 84 Carrion Crows, 6 Stonechats, 2 Shorelarks, 1 Kestrel, 25 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 3 Grey Herons, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Little Egret, 13 Skylarks, 112 Lapwings, 1,500 Starlings W, 26 Redwings, 2 Fieldfares, 1 Peregrine and 1 Goldcrest.
Derek Smith and Kerry McDonnell spent the morning walking from Shuart along the railway embankment and saw 3 Common Buzzards, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Sparrowhawk with a Woodpigeon, 76 Lapwings W, 4 Snipe, 43 Blackbirds, 27 Fieldfares, 24 Redwings, 55 Skylarks NW, 3 Tree Sparrows, 8 Bearded Tits by the Wantsum, 1 Chiffchaff, 9 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Redpoll W, 1 Siskin W, 3 Greenfinches W, 62 Chaffinches W, 1 Bullfinch W and 26 Goldcrests.
They continued birding this afternoon from Shuart to Brooksend and back to Coldharbour and saw 2 Marsh Harriers, 7 Teal W, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Stonechat, 4 Swallows W, 1 Black Redstart, 2 Chiffchaffs and 1 Firecrest.
There was a chilly NW breeze blowing but the sun was shining as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour this morning. We recorded 1 Green Woodpecker, 35 Oystercatchers, 14 Redshank, 85 Mallard, 17 Wigeon, 10 Turnstone, 11 Ringed Plovers, 24 Cormorants, 84 Carrion Crows, 6 Stonechats, 2 Shorelarks, 1 Kestrel, 25 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 3 Grey Herons, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Little Egret, 13 Skylarks, 112 Lapwings, 1,500 Starlings W, 26 Redwings, 2 Fieldfares, 1 Peregrine and 1 Goldcrest.
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| Fieldfare |
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| Shorelark |
Derek Smith and Kerry McDonnell spent the morning walking from Shuart along the railway embankment and saw 3 Common Buzzards, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Sparrowhawk with a Woodpigeon, 76 Lapwings W, 4 Snipe, 43 Blackbirds, 27 Fieldfares, 24 Redwings, 55 Skylarks NW, 3 Tree Sparrows, 8 Bearded Tits by the Wantsum, 1 Chiffchaff, 9 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Redpoll W, 1 Siskin W, 3 Greenfinches W, 62 Chaffinches W, 1 Bullfinch W and 26 Goldcrests.
They continued birding this afternoon from Shuart to Brooksend and back to Coldharbour and saw 2 Marsh Harriers, 7 Teal W, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Stonechat, 4 Swallows W, 1 Black Redstart, 2 Chiffchaffs and 1 Firecrest.
Friday, 21 October 2016
October 21st
This morning gradually brightened up as we spent 4 hours at our ringing site at Reculver. During that time we saw 3 Kestrels, 1,997 Starlings W, 137 Chaffinches W, 513 Lapwings W, 34 Skylarks W, 61 Fieldfares W, 1 Barn Owl, 3 Grey Wagtails, 12 Redwings, 7 Goldcrests, 3 Chiffchaffs, 1 Golden Plover, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Teal, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 7 Siskins, 5 Long-tailed Tits and 2 Jays.
Birds ringed 18: Wren 1, Chiffchaff 3, Goldcrest 6, Robin 3, Dunnock 2, Blackbird 3.
This afternoon we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and counted 9 Goldcrests, 167 Chaffinches W, 5,800 Starlings W, 13 Mallard, 29 Redshank, 66 Carrion Crows, 1 Rock Pipit, 57 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 38 Golden Plovers, 1 Grey Heron, 14 Fieldfares and 1 Kingfisher.
During the day visiting birders saw the increasingly flighty Shorelarks and 1 Snow Bunting (191st).
Derek Smith was out all day and covered the area from Shuart and along the railway embankment. He counted 230 Lapwings W, 26 Golden Plovers, 3 Snipe N, 1 Short-eared Owl W, 1 Peregrine, 1 Merlin W, 97 Skylarks NW, 1 Swallow E, 14 Fieldfares W, 46 Redwings W, 3 Grey Wagtails W, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps, 6 Tree Sparrows W, 48 Goldfinches W, 13 Bramblings W, 27 Siskins W, 19 Linnets W, 1 Redpoll W, 2,296 Chaffinches W, 6 Bearded Tits by the Wantsum, 1,350 Starlings W and 14 Reed Buntings W.
This morning gradually brightened up as we spent 4 hours at our ringing site at Reculver. During that time we saw 3 Kestrels, 1,997 Starlings W, 137 Chaffinches W, 513 Lapwings W, 34 Skylarks W, 61 Fieldfares W, 1 Barn Owl, 3 Grey Wagtails, 12 Redwings, 7 Goldcrests, 3 Chiffchaffs, 1 Golden Plover, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Teal, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 7 Siskins, 5 Long-tailed Tits and 2 Jays.
Birds ringed 18: Wren 1, Chiffchaff 3, Goldcrest 6, Robin 3, Dunnock 2, Blackbird 3.
This afternoon we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and counted 9 Goldcrests, 167 Chaffinches W, 5,800 Starlings W, 13 Mallard, 29 Redshank, 66 Carrion Crows, 1 Rock Pipit, 57 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 38 Golden Plovers, 1 Grey Heron, 14 Fieldfares and 1 Kingfisher.
During the day visiting birders saw the increasingly flighty Shorelarks and 1 Snow Bunting (191st).
Derek Smith was out all day and covered the area from Shuart and along the railway embankment. He counted 230 Lapwings W, 26 Golden Plovers, 3 Snipe N, 1 Short-eared Owl W, 1 Peregrine, 1 Merlin W, 97 Skylarks NW, 1 Swallow E, 14 Fieldfares W, 46 Redwings W, 3 Grey Wagtails W, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps, 6 Tree Sparrows W, 48 Goldfinches W, 13 Bramblings W, 27 Siskins W, 19 Linnets W, 1 Redpoll W, 2,296 Chaffinches W, 6 Bearded Tits by the Wantsum, 1,350 Starlings W and 14 Reed Buntings W.
Thursday, 20 October 2016
October 20th
We again arrived early at Reculver for a seawatch but once again there was little moving. In an hour and a half we saw 1 Fieldfare, 4 Gannets, 3 adult Mediterranean Gulls W, 4 Shelduck, 33 Wigeon W, 2 Teal W, 24 Dark-bellied Brenmt Geese, 66 Cormorants, 3 Red-throated Divers, 9 Common Scoter, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Pintail W and 1 Red-breasted Merganser W.
We then walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the Green Wall and counted 3 Redwings, 4 Fieldfares, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Kestrel, 10 Tree Sparrows, 19 Golden Plovers, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Bearded Tits, 22 Mallard, 11 Redshank, 72 Carrion Crows, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Curlew, 1 Greylag Goose, 2 Stonechats, 20 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Rock Pipit and 6 Long-tailed Tits.
I also met Fran Partridge who had walked from Reculver to Plumpudding and saw 1 Shorelark early on and 1 Black Redstart at Plumpudding Riding Centre.
Derek Smith walked from Shuart and along the railway embankment between 0900 and 1200 and had a good westerly passage of birds. These included 5 Ringed Plovers, 12 Fieldfares, 37 Redwings, 1 Grey Wagtail, 9 Pied Wagtails, 1,860 Starlings, 59 Meadow Pipits, 2 Tree Sparrows, 13 Siskins, 2 Bramblings, 17 Goldfinches, 849 Chaffinches and 4 Reed Buntings.
This afternoon we had a brief inland walk at Reculver and saw 31 Chaffinches, 3 Redwings, 11 Mute Swans, 6 Mallard, 1 Marsh Harrier and 1 Ring Ouzel.
We again arrived early at Reculver for a seawatch but once again there was little moving. In an hour and a half we saw 1 Fieldfare, 4 Gannets, 3 adult Mediterranean Gulls W, 4 Shelduck, 33 Wigeon W, 2 Teal W, 24 Dark-bellied Brenmt Geese, 66 Cormorants, 3 Red-throated Divers, 9 Common Scoter, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Pintail W and 1 Red-breasted Merganser W.
We then walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the Green Wall and counted 3 Redwings, 4 Fieldfares, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Kestrel, 10 Tree Sparrows, 19 Golden Plovers, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Bearded Tits, 22 Mallard, 11 Redshank, 72 Carrion Crows, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Curlew, 1 Greylag Goose, 2 Stonechats, 20 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Rock Pipit and 6 Long-tailed Tits.
I also met Fran Partridge who had walked from Reculver to Plumpudding and saw 1 Shorelark early on and 1 Black Redstart at Plumpudding Riding Centre.
Derek Smith walked from Shuart and along the railway embankment between 0900 and 1200 and had a good westerly passage of birds. These included 5 Ringed Plovers, 12 Fieldfares, 37 Redwings, 1 Grey Wagtail, 9 Pied Wagtails, 1,860 Starlings, 59 Meadow Pipits, 2 Tree Sparrows, 13 Siskins, 2 Bramblings, 17 Goldfinches, 849 Chaffinches and 4 Reed Buntings.
This afternoon we had a brief inland walk at Reculver and saw 31 Chaffinches, 3 Redwings, 11 Mute Swans, 6 Mallard, 1 Marsh Harrier and 1 Ring Ouzel.
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
October 19th
With a brisk WNW wind blowing we arrived at the Towers early but were disappointed by the lack of movement. In 90 minutes we saw 36 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 5 Red-throated Divers, 35 Cormorants, 1 Mediterranean Gull, 7 Dunlin, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Rock Pipit and 3 Common Scoter W.
We then had a look at Reculver bushes and found 1 Redwing, 1 Firecrest, 4 Goldcrests, 1 Kingfisher and 3 Chiffchaffs.
Later at Shuart we saw 2 Grey Herons, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Sparrowhawk, 13 Lapwings, 6 Long-tailed Tits and 2 Ring-necked Parakeets.
We had another attempt at a seawatch at the Towers after lunch and it was even more slow than this morning. The only bird of note was a Shag (190th) feeding off the Towers. However after we had left Derek Smith saw 3 Great Skuas fly W and then back E as well as 1 or 2 Gannets.
After our seawatch Matt had a walk at Reculver and saw 1 Common Buzzard, 12 Redwings, 22 Grey Partridges, 11 Red-legged Partridges, 30 Corn Buntings, 40 Skylarks and 3 Stonechats.
The 2 Shorelarks and the Lapland Bunting have been seen today between Reculver and Coldharbour.
With a brisk WNW wind blowing we arrived at the Towers early but were disappointed by the lack of movement. In 90 minutes we saw 36 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 5 Red-throated Divers, 35 Cormorants, 1 Mediterranean Gull, 7 Dunlin, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Rock Pipit and 3 Common Scoter W.
We then had a look at Reculver bushes and found 1 Redwing, 1 Firecrest, 4 Goldcrests, 1 Kingfisher and 3 Chiffchaffs.
Later at Shuart we saw 2 Grey Herons, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Sparrowhawk, 13 Lapwings, 6 Long-tailed Tits and 2 Ring-necked Parakeets.
We had another attempt at a seawatch at the Towers after lunch and it was even more slow than this morning. The only bird of note was a Shag (190th) feeding off the Towers. However after we had left Derek Smith saw 3 Great Skuas fly W and then back E as well as 1 or 2 Gannets.
After our seawatch Matt had a walk at Reculver and saw 1 Common Buzzard, 12 Redwings, 22 Grey Partridges, 11 Red-legged Partridges, 30 Corn Buntings, 40 Skylarks and 3 Stonechats.
The 2 Shorelarks and the Lapland Bunting have been seen today between Reculver and Coldharbour.
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
October 18th
On an increasingly breezy morning we spent the morning ringing at Reculver where we saw 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Green Woodpecker, 3 Goldfinches, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 12 Chiffchaffs, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Peregrines, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Green Sandpiper, 550 Starlings, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 17 Stock Doves, 1 Sparrowhawk, 46 Linnets and 80 House Martins flying fast W in a tight flock.
Birds ringed 19: Wren 1, Goldcrest 3, Chiffchaff 9, Robin 2, Song Thrush 2, Blackbird 2.
Dave Smith was out early and found the 2 Shorelarks and 1 Lapland Bunting between Reculver and Coldharbour.
I would like to make a plea to visiting birders and photographers who come to see the Shorelarks and Lapland Bunting. Please remain on the seawall to find and observe the birds. This afternoon there were at least seven birders and photographers walking up and down the beach below the seawall trying to see/flush the Shorelarks. All this does is to make the birds more flighty and spoils it for birders coming later. With a bit of patience and some field craft you can get superb views and photographs from the seawall without any disturbance to the birds.
This afternoon we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the Green Wall. We saw 2 Kestrels, 18 Redwings, 15 Song Thrushes, 11 Stonechats, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Redshanks, 6 Turnstone, 1 Wheatear, 58 Mallard, 2 Rock Pipits, 15 Wigeon and 9 Dark-bellied Brent Geese.
This morning Terry Wilson walked from Minnis Bay towards Reculver and counted 4 Stonechats, 25 Golden Plovers, 3 Grey Plovers, 25 Goldfinches, 1 Short-eared Owl, Meadow Pipits all over the place and the Shorelarks near the washed up red buoy. On the way back he saw a Merlin chasing a Meadow Pipit.
Marc Heath found another Yellow-browed Warbler at Reculver this afternoon bringing the total to nine seen in the recording area this autumn.
On an increasingly breezy morning we spent the morning ringing at Reculver where we saw 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Green Woodpecker, 3 Goldfinches, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 12 Chiffchaffs, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Peregrines, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Green Sandpiper, 550 Starlings, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 17 Stock Doves, 1 Sparrowhawk, 46 Linnets and 80 House Martins flying fast W in a tight flock.
Birds ringed 19: Wren 1, Goldcrest 3, Chiffchaff 9, Robin 2, Song Thrush 2, Blackbird 2.
Dave Smith was out early and found the 2 Shorelarks and 1 Lapland Bunting between Reculver and Coldharbour.
I would like to make a plea to visiting birders and photographers who come to see the Shorelarks and Lapland Bunting. Please remain on the seawall to find and observe the birds. This afternoon there were at least seven birders and photographers walking up and down the beach below the seawall trying to see/flush the Shorelarks. All this does is to make the birds more flighty and spoils it for birders coming later. With a bit of patience and some field craft you can get superb views and photographs from the seawall without any disturbance to the birds.
This afternoon we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the Green Wall. We saw 2 Kestrels, 18 Redwings, 15 Song Thrushes, 11 Stonechats, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Redshanks, 6 Turnstone, 1 Wheatear, 58 Mallard, 2 Rock Pipits, 15 Wigeon and 9 Dark-bellied Brent Geese.
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| Turnstone |
This morning Terry Wilson walked from Minnis Bay towards Reculver and counted 4 Stonechats, 25 Golden Plovers, 3 Grey Plovers, 25 Goldfinches, 1 Short-eared Owl, Meadow Pipits all over the place and the Shorelarks near the washed up red buoy. On the way back he saw a Merlin chasing a Meadow Pipit.
Marc Heath found another Yellow-browed Warbler at Reculver this afternoon bringing the total to nine seen in the recording area this autumn.
Monday, 17 October 2016
October 17th
We didn't arrive at Chamber's Wall this morning until 0930 where the sun was shining and the temperature was surprisingly mild. We walked up to Coldharbour and then along the seawall to the Oyster Farm. We had a most enjoyable morning and saw some good birds that included 2 Common Buzzards, 9 Redwings, 8 Chaffinches, 12 Tree Sparrows, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 101 Wigeon, 10 Song Thrushes, 1 Green Woodpecker, 20 Reed Buntings, 2 Bearded Tits beside the Wantsum, 12 Skylarks W, 156 Carrion Crows, 3 Short-eared Owls arriving in off the sea and hunting at Coldharbour, 21 Redshank, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Stonechat, 1 Wheatear, 25 Meadow Pipits, 44 Mallard, 12 Linnets, 1 Dunlin, 2 Shorelarks on the beach between the Green Wall and Coldharbour, 1 Marsh Harrier and 2 Chiffchaffs.
Derek Smith was also out this morning between 0800 and 1130 and walked from Shuart and along the railway embankment. He saw 1 Short-eared Owl in off the sea at Minnis Bay, 1 Green Sandpiper, 64 Lapwings W, 18 Meadow Pipits W, 12 Pied Wagtails W, 1 Grey Wagtail W, 350 Starlings W, 18 Fieldfares, 30 Redwings, 5 Tree Sparrows W, 10 Stonechats, 16 Chiffchaffs, 4 Blackcaps, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Bramblings W, 6 Redpoll W, 48 Chaffinches W, 22 Goldfinches W, 21 Siskins W, 9 Greenfinches W, 20 Reed Buntings W and 1 Corn Bunting.
At Grenham Bay this morning Terry Wilson counted 12 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 20 Ringed Plovers, 1 Curlew, 25 Oystercatchers, 5 Turnstone and 10 Sandwich Terns E.
We didn't arrive at Chamber's Wall this morning until 0930 where the sun was shining and the temperature was surprisingly mild. We walked up to Coldharbour and then along the seawall to the Oyster Farm. We had a most enjoyable morning and saw some good birds that included 2 Common Buzzards, 9 Redwings, 8 Chaffinches, 12 Tree Sparrows, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 101 Wigeon, 10 Song Thrushes, 1 Green Woodpecker, 20 Reed Buntings, 2 Bearded Tits beside the Wantsum, 12 Skylarks W, 156 Carrion Crows, 3 Short-eared Owls arriving in off the sea and hunting at Coldharbour, 21 Redshank, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Stonechat, 1 Wheatear, 25 Meadow Pipits, 44 Mallard, 12 Linnets, 1 Dunlin, 2 Shorelarks on the beach between the Green Wall and Coldharbour, 1 Marsh Harrier and 2 Chiffchaffs.
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| Shorelark |
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| Short-eared Owl |
Derek Smith was also out this morning between 0800 and 1130 and walked from Shuart and along the railway embankment. He saw 1 Short-eared Owl in off the sea at Minnis Bay, 1 Green Sandpiper, 64 Lapwings W, 18 Meadow Pipits W, 12 Pied Wagtails W, 1 Grey Wagtail W, 350 Starlings W, 18 Fieldfares, 30 Redwings, 5 Tree Sparrows W, 10 Stonechats, 16 Chiffchaffs, 4 Blackcaps, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Bramblings W, 6 Redpoll W, 48 Chaffinches W, 22 Goldfinches W, 21 Siskins W, 9 Greenfinches W, 20 Reed Buntings W and 1 Corn Bunting.
At Grenham Bay this morning Terry Wilson counted 12 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 20 Ringed Plovers, 1 Curlew, 25 Oystercatchers, 5 Turnstone and 10 Sandwich Terns E.
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