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Tuesday 18 August 2015
Monday 17 August 2015
Evening shift
Hello
Some ringing operations conducted at Pitsford Reservoir on Sunday evening and this morning was sufficient to catch 68 birds, the majority at the Old Scaldwell Road Feeding Station. Birds included 25 Tree Sparrows, 7 Pied Wagtails, 6 Dunnocks, 4 Mallard, 4 Blackcaps, 4 Robins, 3 Willow Warblers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Sedge Warblers including a very young bird clearly hatched on-site, 2 Chaffinches, 2 Blackbirds, 2 Wrens and singles of Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting, Garden Warbler and Collared Dove. Moths visible in the same vicinity included Red Underwing and Copper Underwing.
The gull roost at Pitsford Res this evening was unremarkable but did contain 4 Yellow-legged Gulls. Waders flying around the Sailing Club included a Greenshank, a Common Sandpiper and 2 Dunlin and Cathy Ryden noted a Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpipers, a Ruff and a Kingfisher in the Scaldwell Bay and all visible from the Bird Club Hide.
A Redstart remained at Blueberry Farm this evening and a family of Spotted Flycatchers was present in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton.
Regards
Neil M
Some ringing operations conducted at Pitsford Reservoir on Sunday evening and this morning was sufficient to catch 68 birds, the majority at the Old Scaldwell Road Feeding Station. Birds included 25 Tree Sparrows, 7 Pied Wagtails, 6 Dunnocks, 4 Mallard, 4 Blackcaps, 4 Robins, 3 Willow Warblers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Sedge Warblers including a very young bird clearly hatched on-site, 2 Chaffinches, 2 Blackbirds, 2 Wrens and singles of Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting, Garden Warbler and Collared Dove. Moths visible in the same vicinity included Red Underwing and Copper Underwing.
The gull roost at Pitsford Res this evening was unremarkable but did contain 4 Yellow-legged Gulls. Waders flying around the Sailing Club included a Greenshank, a Common Sandpiper and 2 Dunlin and Cathy Ryden noted a Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpipers, a Ruff and a Kingfisher in the Scaldwell Bay and all visible from the Bird Club Hide.
A Redstart remained at Blueberry Farm this evening and a family of Spotted Flycatchers was present in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton.
Regards
Neil M
Seemingly the only pair of Mute Swans at Pitsford Reservoir to have hatched more than a single cygnet this year! Productivity on site has been poor for several years now. |
Adult Yellow-legged Gull Pitsford Reservoir |
Red Admiral |
Painted Lady butterfly |
Early morning birding
Hello
An early morning start around the dam area of Pitsford Reservoir provided views of two Ospreys, a Kingfisher, a Redshank, a Greenshank, a Dunlin, two Ringed Plovers, a Common Sandpiper and a Swift.
Harrington Airfield this morning yielded a male Redstart and a Wheatear by the first bunker, a Golden Plover, four Crossbills heading south and a covey of Grey Partridge...
Regards
Neil M
An early morning start around the dam area of Pitsford Reservoir provided views of two Ospreys, a Kingfisher, a Redshank, a Greenshank, a Dunlin, two Ringed Plovers, a Common Sandpiper and a Swift.
Harrington Airfield this morning yielded a male Redstart and a Wheatear by the first bunker, a Golden Plover, four Crossbills heading south and a covey of Grey Partridge...
Regards
Neil M
Sunday 16 August 2015
Sunday migration
Hello
An enjoyable period of ringing at Harrington Airfield today provided 71 captures made up of 25 Linnets, 9 Whitethroats, 8 Yellowhammers, 7 Willow Warblers, 6 Dunnocks, 4 Reed Buntings, 2 Chaffinches, 2 Goldfinches, 2 Blue Tits, 2 Chiffchaffs and singles of Blackbird, Robin, Wren and Lesser Whitethroat. Birds of note seen included 2 Ravens and a Hobby.
In the meantime John Woollett was at Stortons Gravel Pits and caught 37 birds which included a re-trap Grasshopper Warbler, 15 Whitethroats, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 7 Blackcaps, a Garden Warbler, a Cetti's Warbler, 3 Reed Warblers and a Chiffchaff.
This evening a mini-fall of migrants at Blueberry Farm included 3 Redstarts (one stunning male), at least 2 Whinchats, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, a Turtle Dove and lots of Whitethroats and Lesser Whitethroats. In addition 8 Crossbills flew over towards Maidwell and a Barn Owl was out hunting.
Regards
Neil M
An enjoyable period of ringing at Harrington Airfield today provided 71 captures made up of 25 Linnets, 9 Whitethroats, 8 Yellowhammers, 7 Willow Warblers, 6 Dunnocks, 4 Reed Buntings, 2 Chaffinches, 2 Goldfinches, 2 Blue Tits, 2 Chiffchaffs and singles of Blackbird, Robin, Wren and Lesser Whitethroat. Birds of note seen included 2 Ravens and a Hobby.
In the meantime John Woollett was at Stortons Gravel Pits and caught 37 birds which included a re-trap Grasshopper Warbler, 15 Whitethroats, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 7 Blackcaps, a Garden Warbler, a Cetti's Warbler, 3 Reed Warblers and a Chiffchaff.
This evening a mini-fall of migrants at Blueberry Farm included 3 Redstarts (one stunning male), at least 2 Whinchats, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, a Turtle Dove and lots of Whitethroats and Lesser Whitethroats. In addition 8 Crossbills flew over towards Maidwell and a Barn Owl was out hunting.
Regards
Neil M
Brown Argus butterfly |
Common Blue butterfly Both the above images were taken yesterday at Harrington Airfield courtesy of Cathy Ryden. |
Vulcan photographed yesterday by Eleanor over Blueberry Hill. Apparently it was en-route to the Eastbourne Air Show. |
Saturday 15 August 2015
A slower day today!
Hello
A period of bird ringing at Harrington Airfield this morning provided a modest catch of just 31 birds. Not many migrants were present and the numbers were made up of a good total of 12 Linnets, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 6 Whitethroats, 2 Chaffinches, a Reed Bunting, a Yellowhammer, a Wren, a Dunnock, a Green Woodpecker and 4 Willow Warblers. Other birds noted on-site included a Hobby or two successfully hunting Swallows, Turtle Dove and Grey Partridge. We hope for some better ringing returns tomorrow when the ringing site will again be closed to the public.
Jacob Spinks spent some time at Pitsford Reservoir this afternoon and north of the causeway he notched up the two Ruddy Shelduck, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, a Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpipers and a Ruff. He also located a migrant Redstart close to the village of Scaldwell.
Regards
Neil M
A period of bird ringing at Harrington Airfield this morning provided a modest catch of just 31 birds. Not many migrants were present and the numbers were made up of a good total of 12 Linnets, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 6 Whitethroats, 2 Chaffinches, a Reed Bunting, a Yellowhammer, a Wren, a Dunnock, a Green Woodpecker and 4 Willow Warblers. Other birds noted on-site included a Hobby or two successfully hunting Swallows, Turtle Dove and Grey Partridge. We hope for some better ringing returns tomorrow when the ringing site will again be closed to the public.
Jacob Spinks spent some time at Pitsford Reservoir this afternoon and north of the causeway he notched up the two Ruddy Shelduck, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, a Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpipers and a Ruff. He also located a migrant Redstart close to the village of Scaldwell.
Regards
Neil M
Lesser Whitethroat Harrington Airfield |
Friday 14 August 2015
Migration underway!
Hello
An experimental ringing session at Brixworth Sewer Treatment Works took place today, often in drizzly but mostly still and even humid conditions. Some eighty-five birds were caught involving very few re-traps. Highlights included 20 Pied Wagtails, 5 Yellow Wagtails, 4 Grey Wagtails, 12 Starlings, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 5 Swallows and singles of Whitethroat, Blackcap and Sedge Warbler. However without doubt the most exciting bird to enter a mist net was a fine adult Hobby! Please see images below.
On both Saturday and Sunday this week-end there will be some further bird ringing at Harrington Airfield and access is restricted. The concrete track and footpaths remain unaffected, but the scrubbed-up airstrip and bunker areas will not be available for general access. My apologies if this affects your plans this week-end.
Eleanor visited Harrington Airfield this morning and witnessed three 'trilling' Whimbrel flying over south at 9.10am and saw singles of Grey Wagtail, Wheatear and Redstart. Whitethroats and Willow Warblers were present in good numbers and other migrants included 2 Spotted Flycatchers, 2 Whinchats and 2+ Crossbills flying over.
A Barn Owl was present at Blueberry Farm, Maidwell this evening.
Regards
Neil M
An experimental ringing session at Brixworth Sewer Treatment Works took place today, often in drizzly but mostly still and even humid conditions. Some eighty-five birds were caught involving very few re-traps. Highlights included 20 Pied Wagtails, 5 Yellow Wagtails, 4 Grey Wagtails, 12 Starlings, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 5 Swallows and singles of Whitethroat, Blackcap and Sedge Warbler. However without doubt the most exciting bird to enter a mist net was a fine adult Hobby! Please see images below.
On both Saturday and Sunday this week-end there will be some further bird ringing at Harrington Airfield and access is restricted. The concrete track and footpaths remain unaffected, but the scrubbed-up airstrip and bunker areas will not be available for general access. My apologies if this affects your plans this week-end.
Eleanor visited Harrington Airfield this morning and witnessed three 'trilling' Whimbrel flying over south at 9.10am and saw singles of Grey Wagtail, Wheatear and Redstart. Whitethroats and Willow Warblers were present in good numbers and other migrants included 2 Spotted Flycatchers, 2 Whinchats and 2+ Crossbills flying over.
A Barn Owl was present at Blueberry Farm, Maidwell this evening.
Regards
Neil M
Hobby Courtesy of Neil Hasdell |
Thursday 13 August 2015
Pitsford weather watch
Hello
This evening I spent an hour or so scanning from the causeway at Pitsford Reservoir as the weather deteriorated. At about 6.20pm a flock of 13 Black Terns accompanied by 2 juvenile Arctic Terns arrived north of the causeway and then disappeared southwards. Some ten minutes later, 12 Black Terns reappeared and spent time flying around the reserve.
At about 7pm an Osprey arrived from the south and was still present north of the causeway at 7.30pm on a look-out for a fish...
Regards
Neil M
This evening I spent an hour or so scanning from the causeway at Pitsford Reservoir as the weather deteriorated. At about 6.20pm a flock of 13 Black Terns accompanied by 2 juvenile Arctic Terns arrived north of the causeway and then disappeared southwards. Some ten minutes later, 12 Black Terns reappeared and spent time flying around the reserve.
At about 7pm an Osprey arrived from the south and was still present north of the causeway at 7.30pm on a look-out for a fish...
Regards
Neil M
Pitsford waders
Hello
Eleanor came across another juvenile Marsh Harrier this morning in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton. It flew towards Blueberry Farm at 8.15am...
In the meantime a small collection of waders were located near the dam at Pitsford Reservoir consisting of a Green Sandpiper, a Common Sandpiper, eight Dunlin and eight Ringed Plovers. An adult Yellow-legged Gull was present too...
Regards
Neil M
Eleanor came across another juvenile Marsh Harrier this morning in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton. It flew towards Blueberry Farm at 8.15am...
In the meantime a small collection of waders were located near the dam at Pitsford Reservoir consisting of a Green Sandpiper, a Common Sandpiper, eight Dunlin and eight Ringed Plovers. An adult Yellow-legged Gull was present too...
Regards
Neil M
Dunlin and Ringed Plover Pitsford Reservoir |
Skokholm Delight!
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Chris Payne and his wife Barbara were part of the Northants Ringing Group contingent to visit the Pembrokeshire island of Skokholm recently, and elected to stay on for several more days. Please find below some of the photographic highlights captured by Chris...
Regards
Neil M
Chris Payne and his wife Barbara were part of the Northants Ringing Group contingent to visit the Pembrokeshire island of Skokholm recently, and elected to stay on for several more days. Please find below some of the photographic highlights captured by Chris...
Regards
Neil M
Gannets at Grassholm |
Grey Seal |
Puffins |
Lesser Black-backed Gull |
Swallows just after fledging |
Storm Petrel chick |
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Marsh Harriers!
Hello
This afternoon I spent a short time at Summer Leys Nature Reserve and witnessed a juvenile Marsh Harrier fly east through the reserve at 4.25pm, to the consternation of loafing gulls. Other birds included a Little Egret and six adult Yellow-legged Gulls.
Today at Pitsford Reservoir, Jacob Spinks saw the two Ruddy Shelduck north of the causeway plus two Green Sandpipers and an adult Yellow-legged Gull and birds by the Sailing Club this evening included a juvenile Mediterranean Gull, at least three adult Yellow-legged Gulls, a Greenshank and a Dunlin.
Eleanor in the meantime saw another juvenile Marsh Harrier at Blueberry Farm, Maidwell heading towards Haselbech at about 7.15pm. Other birds present included a Barn Owl, a juvenile Cuckoo and two Whinchats.
Regards
Neil M
This afternoon I spent a short time at Summer Leys Nature Reserve and witnessed a juvenile Marsh Harrier fly east through the reserve at 4.25pm, to the consternation of loafing gulls. Other birds included a Little Egret and six adult Yellow-legged Gulls.
Today at Pitsford Reservoir, Jacob Spinks saw the two Ruddy Shelduck north of the causeway plus two Green Sandpipers and an adult Yellow-legged Gull and birds by the Sailing Club this evening included a juvenile Mediterranean Gull, at least three adult Yellow-legged Gulls, a Greenshank and a Dunlin.
Eleanor in the meantime saw another juvenile Marsh Harrier at Blueberry Farm, Maidwell heading towards Haselbech at about 7.15pm. Other birds present included a Barn Owl, a juvenile Cuckoo and two Whinchats.
Regards
Neil M
Green Sandpiper at Pitsford Reservoir. A superb shot as taken by Jacob Spinks. |
Harrington Airfield
Hello
Eleanor is just back in from a walk at Harrington Airfield this morning in breezy but sunny conditions. A pair of Grey Partridge with three young were a welcome sight as they are the first young game birds we have seen all season. Other birds of note included a juvenile Cuckoo, a singing Grasshopper Warbler and two Turtle Doves, the latter perched in the dead willows half way along the concrete track (a favoured resting area).
Regards
Neil M
Eleanor is just back in from a walk at Harrington Airfield this morning in breezy but sunny conditions. A pair of Grey Partridge with three young were a welcome sight as they are the first young game birds we have seen all season. Other birds of note included a juvenile Cuckoo, a singing Grasshopper Warbler and two Turtle Doves, the latter perched in the dead willows half way along the concrete track (a favoured resting area).
Regards
Neil M
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Butterflies of Summer Leys
Hello
Neil Hasdell was at Summer Leys Local Nature Reserve today, and timed it right when a period of sunshine caused the butterflies to pose beautifully (please see below)...
Neil also noted a Peregrine and a possible Marsh Harrier flying westwards...
Regards
Neil M
Neil Hasdell was at Summer Leys Local Nature Reserve today, and timed it right when a period of sunshine caused the butterflies to pose beautifully (please see below)...
Neil also noted a Peregrine and a possible Marsh Harrier flying westwards...
Regards
Neil M
All images courtesy
of Neil Hasdell
Pitsford update...
Hello
At about 2.30pm this afternoon a 'cream crown' Marsh Harrier was quartering fields between Walgrave village and Pitsford Reservoir.
Birds visible from the road causeway at Pitsford this afternoon included the pair of Ruddy Shelduck, the long-staying juvenile Shelduck, a Greenshank, a Ruff, a Common Sandpiper, a Little Egret and an adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Regards
Neil M
At about 2.30pm this afternoon a 'cream crown' Marsh Harrier was quartering fields between Walgrave village and Pitsford Reservoir.
Birds visible from the road causeway at Pitsford this afternoon included the pair of Ruddy Shelduck, the long-staying juvenile Shelduck, a Greenshank, a Ruff, a Common Sandpiper, a Little Egret and an adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Regards
Neil M
Monday 10 August 2015
Quality fishing at Pitsford!
Hello
Some ringing activity at Brixworth Sewer Treatment Works today provided some 32 birds which included 7 Pied Wagtails, 6 Grey Wagtails, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 5 Magpies and 5 Chiffchaffs. Up to three Ravens were noted on the slope above the compound first thing.
At Pitsford Reservoir this evening, three different Ospreys were present and on view both sides of the causeway, two of them successfully catching a trout for supper! Other birds included a Raven, a Hobby, at least one adult Yellow-legged Gull and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull by the Sailing Club again.
Regards
Neil M
Some ringing activity at Brixworth Sewer Treatment Works today provided some 32 birds which included 7 Pied Wagtails, 6 Grey Wagtails, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 5 Magpies and 5 Chiffchaffs. Up to three Ravens were noted on the slope above the compound first thing.
At Pitsford Reservoir this evening, three different Ospreys were present and on view both sides of the causeway, two of them successfully catching a trout for supper! Other birds included a Raven, a Hobby, at least one adult Yellow-legged Gull and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull by the Sailing Club again.
Regards
Neil M
Ospreys Pitsford Reservoir |
Sunday 9 August 2015
Sunday ringing
Hello
A cool start to what turned out to be a warm and sunny and very enjoyable day. Ringers operating out of Stortons Gravel Pits under the leadership of John Woollett enjoyed a catch of warblers (nine Reed Warblers, six Sedge Warblers, six Blackcaps, five Whitethroats, a Willow Warbler) and resident birds, the highlight being an adult Grasshopper Warbler.
Dave Francis and Jacob Spinks were managing the Constant Effort Site nets at Pitsford Reservoir this morning, and although the catch was relatively small there was a good mixture of warblers and common birds. The highlight here was the capture and processing of a Yellow Wagtail, a species only caught in very low numbers locally. A Green Sandpiper and an adult Yellow-legged Gull were on the bund in front of the New James Fisher Hide
The Willow Warbler is a much scarcer breeding bird in Northants these days; it seems that the bulk of the population now breeds in Scotland, perhaps another example of global warming. Harrington Airfield has a small number of pairs breeding in the scrubbed up area, and these bushes also attract Willow Warblers moving through too. Five birds were caught there this morning (including a bird first ringed there in April 2015) together with a couple of Whitethroats, two Yellowhammers, a Linnet and two Green Woodpeckers in a small catch of birds. Other birds noted included a Golden Plover, a couple of Grey Partridge and a calling Raven.
Four Ravens were in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton this morning and birds visible from the Sailing Club at Pitsford Reservoir this evening included the pair of Ruddy Shelduck, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull, an adult Yellow-legged Gull, a Greenshank, three Green Sandpipers and three Ringed Plovers.
Regards
Neil M
A cool start to what turned out to be a warm and sunny and very enjoyable day. Ringers operating out of Stortons Gravel Pits under the leadership of John Woollett enjoyed a catch of warblers (nine Reed Warblers, six Sedge Warblers, six Blackcaps, five Whitethroats, a Willow Warbler) and resident birds, the highlight being an adult Grasshopper Warbler.
Dave Francis and Jacob Spinks were managing the Constant Effort Site nets at Pitsford Reservoir this morning, and although the catch was relatively small there was a good mixture of warblers and common birds. The highlight here was the capture and processing of a Yellow Wagtail, a species only caught in very low numbers locally. A Green Sandpiper and an adult Yellow-legged Gull were on the bund in front of the New James Fisher Hide
The Willow Warbler is a much scarcer breeding bird in Northants these days; it seems that the bulk of the population now breeds in Scotland, perhaps another example of global warming. Harrington Airfield has a small number of pairs breeding in the scrubbed up area, and these bushes also attract Willow Warblers moving through too. Five birds were caught there this morning (including a bird first ringed there in April 2015) together with a couple of Whitethroats, two Yellowhammers, a Linnet and two Green Woodpeckers in a small catch of birds. Other birds noted included a Golden Plover, a couple of Grey Partridge and a calling Raven.
Four Ravens were in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton this morning and birds visible from the Sailing Club at Pitsford Reservoir this evening included the pair of Ruddy Shelduck, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull, an adult Yellow-legged Gull, a Greenshank, three Green Sandpipers and three Ringed Plovers.
Regards
Neil M
A series of images from Jacob Spinks after his wildlife foray in Pembrokeshire. Images depict a Kestrel, a Gannet and an Emerald Damselfly |
Saturday 8 August 2015
A county of Buzzards!
Hello
Beautiful weather today but not much time to commit to birding. Three or four Siskins were in trees near to the Brampton Heath Golf Club building at lunch-time today and a walk adjacent to Lamport Hall this afternoon provided views of at least three Spotted Flycatchers, possibly part of a family group. As in most areas of the county currently, begging juvenile Common Buzzards were trying out their flying skills and calling away. These loud and incessant calls will be with us for some weeks to come yet - deep joy!
A further bird ringing operation will commence at Harrington Airfield again tomorrow morning (Sunday) and access will be restricted to the old scrubbed up airstrip and bunker areas. The concrete track and footpaths all remain open and are unaffected. My apologies if this affects your plans for visiting Harrington.
Regards
Neil M
Beautiful weather today but not much time to commit to birding. Three or four Siskins were in trees near to the Brampton Heath Golf Club building at lunch-time today and a walk adjacent to Lamport Hall this afternoon provided views of at least three Spotted Flycatchers, possibly part of a family group. As in most areas of the county currently, begging juvenile Common Buzzards were trying out their flying skills and calling away. These loud and incessant calls will be with us for some weeks to come yet - deep joy!
A further bird ringing operation will commence at Harrington Airfield again tomorrow morning (Sunday) and access will be restricted to the old scrubbed up airstrip and bunker areas. The concrete track and footpaths all remain open and are unaffected. My apologies if this affects your plans for visiting Harrington.
Regards
Neil M
Dining etiquette!
Hello
Below are some sequential images taken recently by Robin Gossage of a Grey Heron taking advantage of a Pike caught out in shallow water. Seemingly the heron spent a long time picking up and stabbing the predatory fish before it was finally convinced it had been suitably subdued and ready for consumption...
Regards
Neil M
Below are some sequential images taken recently by Robin Gossage of a Grey Heron taking advantage of a Pike caught out in shallow water. Seemingly the heron spent a long time picking up and stabbing the predatory fish before it was finally convinced it had been suitably subdued and ready for consumption...
Regards
Neil M
My thanks to Robin Gossage for these and many other images on this Blog. |
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