by ChrisLuv
December 31, 2009 in Latest Patch Sightings by ChrisLuv
Well, that’s my first full year at Bennerley and now I’ve got to know my way around I’m looking forward to 2010 and the only thing left to do for 2009 is to wish everyone, A Happy New year and good luck with the birds and other wildlife. Dave J.
by ChrisLuv
December 31, 2009 in Latest Patch Sightings by ChrisLuv
70 Black-Headed Gull, 6 Common Gull, 150 Lapwing, 33 Wigeon, 16 Teal, Green Woodpecker, Jay, 12 Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Bullfinch. Chat Corner. Jack Snipe, 3 Common Snipe, 2 Kestrel, Sparrow Hawk, 3 Reed Bunting, 2 Goosander. North Marsh. Jack Snipe, 11 Snipe, Green Sandpiper, 2 Mistle Thrush, 4 Goosander.
by ChrisLuv
December 29, 2009 in ChrisLuv's Birding Blog by ChrisLuv
A couple of walks today. The first at Wyver Lane with my son, he was in the buggy and a bit ratty but we managed a nice walk and a quick sit in the hide.
On the way up the Lane we had Treecreeper, the three common Tits, Goosander (2 male, 1 female), Robin, Blackbird and other common birds. The main pool Pochard and a Stock Dove out of the ordinary (didn’t make a note of everything). Also met DaveN off Birdforum in the hide, managed to disturb his birding for a while before leaving. He had a Water Rail right in front of the hide after I’d left.
In the afternoon went a walk round Bennerley with my folks, showed them the area for the SEO but unfortunately had no joy. Snipe and Cormorant over, a small flock of unidentified finches and five Reed Bunting were the only birds worth reporting. A Wren also showed well for a while at “Chat Corner”.
No photos due to the fading light.
by ChrisLuv
December 28, 2009 in ChrisLuv's Birding Blog, Uncategorized by ChrisLuv
Planned a pleasant walk along the canal. Had a idea we might see one of Hawfinch, Lesser Redpoll or Siskin, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be.
We parked at Cromford Wharf, or the nearby Meadows car park because the normal car park was closed due to ice. The car park we did park in was really icy and as we ventured onto the tow path we realised a walk was impossible – it was a sheet of ice and with the buggy we were scared for what might happen.
So a walk round the churchyard and castle entrance (and shops for the little one and missus) but no Hawfinch. Plenty of people looking but the best I managed were the common tits, chaffinch, blackbird and house sparrow.
Perhaps a visit in new year when numbers are higher may be more fruitful.
by ChrisLuv
December 27, 2009 in Latest Patch Sightings by ChrisLuv
2 Kestrel, 9 Cormorant, 7 Pheasant, 3 Grey Partridge, 2 Chiffchaff, 60 Black- Headed Gull, 4 Common Gull, Lesser Black-Backed Gull, Herring Gull , 60 Lapwing, Redshank, 83 Teal, 53 Wigeon, 30 Redwing, 5 Mistle Thrush, 3 Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher.
by ChrisLuv
December 26, 2009 in Latest Patch Sightings by ChrisLuv
90 Black-Headed Gull, 4 Common Gull, 45 Wigeon, 90 Lapwing, 50 Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, 30 Redwing, 3 Mistle Thrush, Tawny Owl. Water Treatment Works. 65 Pied Wagtail, 9 Meadow Pipit, Fieldfare. Chat Corner. 2 Kestrel, 2 Snipe, Barn Owl.
by ChrisLuv
December 25, 2009 in Latest Patch Sightings by ChrisLuv
30 Black-Headed Gull, 3 Common Gull, 64 Lapwing, 44 Wigeon, 130 Redwing, 14 Fieldfare, 8 Mistle Thrush, Chat Corner. 2 Meadow Pipit, Reed Bunting, Short-Eared Owl, 2 Kestrel. North Marsh. 9 Snipe, 40 Lapwing, 2 Teal, 47 Fieldfare, 25 Redwing, 60 Jackdaw.
by ChrisLuv
December 24, 2009 in Latest Patch Sightings by ChrisLuv
35 Wigeon, 70 Lapwing, Snipe, 2 Kestrel, 70 Jackdaw, 40 Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
by ChrisLuv
December 23, 2009 in Latest Patch Sightings by ChrisLuv
85 Lapwing, 7 Snipe, 125 Redwing, 20 Fieldfare, 5 Mistle thrush, 2 Jay, 2 Kestrel, 2 Stonechat [m/f] 2 Barn Owl, 10 Teal, 7 Wigeon, 4 Cormorant, 120 Jackdaw.
by ChrisLuv
December 21, 2009 in ChrisLuv's Birding Blog by ChrisLuv
MaggieC wrote a new post, Today in my garden 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Having been off work for two days with a loose tooth and abscess and having spent most of yesterday in bed today I spent watching the birds in my garden. What a treat it was. A pair of Magpies spent the morning […]
PaulS wrote a new post, Where’s Goldie??? 3 hours, 15 minutes ago
Everyone enjoying the cold?!? Well whilst you’re indoors thawing out have a look at this tricky little scene. What I’d like to know is how many Cormorants are there in the shot, part or whole and where’s the […]
MaggieC commented on the post, kingfisher in the snow 4 hours, 22 minutes ago
If you carried a camera Colin the Kingfisher probably wouldn’t have turned up:-)
MaggieC commented on the post, An Afternoon With The Birds. 4 hours, 34 minutes ago
Looks very picturesque and some nice images too. Glad the day went well. Hopefully there will be more people feeding corn or seed in the future. Congratulations to the workers.
daz uploaded a new picture: Mr Fox 8 hours, 51 minutes ago
While i sat at the side of one of the lakes/ponds at Attenborough drinking a hot cup of coffee, i suddenly saw this fox walking calmly across the frozen water, and my what a beautiful looking fox he was
Lovely shot Daz,and welcome to the site.
nice one daz ,great photo,
mick c
Cracking shot Daz and you’re right that is one beautiful fox!
A lovely sight to see Daz, and you’ve captured it well. Have there been any sightings of the bittern down there lately?
Don
Nicely captured Daz. Amazing what turns up when you have a cup of coffee in your hand.
Thanx everyone for the comments, i could not believe what i was seeing, Don, the Bittern has been seen lately, just the other day but i havent seen it.
PaulS wrote a new post, An Afternoon With The Birds. 16 hours, 29 minutes ago
As you’ve seen on the home page the friends of Straw’s Bridge (who include a few EVW’ers) held a day of birdwatching and walks at Straw’s Bridge today. Undeterred by yesterdays snow we set up our trusty gazebo on […]
Jim Steele wrote a new post, Chris’s absence 1 day, 1 hour ago
For personal reasons Chris will not be available to support the website for the time being.
Please contact Jim Steele or Paul Shaw for support – we will do what we can.
Jim/Paul
rssfeeds wrote a new post, Notts sightings for Wed 1st Feb (courtesy of Notts Birdwatchers) 1 day, 3 hours ago
Clumber Park - Mandarin Duck. Cotham - Land-fill: 1 Mediterranean Gull [adult winter by entry road midday period]. Kilvington Lakes - 1 Barnacle Goose, 6 Goosander, 1 Dunlin. Besthorpe - 4 Whooper Swan [fields […]
rssfeeds wrote a new post, Notts sightings for Thu 2nd Feb (courtesy of Notts Birdwatchers) 1 day, 3 hours ago
Costock - 20 European Golden Plover. Rufford COuntry Park - 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker [1 in main car park, 1 in wood betewen car park and Ice House], 8 Goosander, 10 Eurasian Nuthatch, 2 Redwing, 1 Eurasian […]
rssfeeds wrote a new post, Notts sightings for Fri 3rd Feb (courtesy of Notts Birdwatchers) 1 day, 3 hours ago
Chesterfield Canal - Botany Bay: 3 Mute Swan, 6 Mallard [iced in], Wren. Arnot Hill Park - Pond area: 35 Tufted Duck, 2 Cormorant, 2 Common Pochard, 8 Canada Goose, 3 Coot, 24 Moorhen, 63 Black-headed Gull, 1 […]
