April 20th: Flying south were 2 Marsh Harriers and 4 Yellow Wagtails. Avocets increased to 35, Chiffchaffs to 12, Willow Warblers to 11, Fieldfares to 9 and Wheatears to 4. A Grasshopper Warbler was recorded.
April 19th: A Great Skua headed north and 2 Crossbills south. Around were a Cuckoo, 31 Sandwich Terns, 2 Marsh Harriers, 2 Greenshanks, 2 Mediterranean Gulls, 9 Chiffchaffs, 7 Willow Warblers, 4 Blackcaps, a Lesser Whitethroat, a Fieldfare, 2 Redwings and 2 Wheatears. The Black Swan reappeared.
April 18th: The best birds were a Hen Harrier, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, a Little Gull, a Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Treecreepers, a Wheatear and a Brambling.
April 17th: Raptors included an Osprey north, a Red Kite south, 2 Marsh Harriers, 2 Peregrines and 2 Short-eared Owls. A Whimbrel, 2 Mediterranean Gulls and 4 Yellow Wagtails were also noted.
April 16th: Going south were a Yellow Wagtail, 6 Fieldfares and 2 Redwings. Waders included a Purple Sandpiper, 30 Avocets, 3 Black-tailed Godwits and 2 Little Ringed Plovers. The Black Swan reappeared. Other good birds were a Wheatear, 2 Blackcaps, 7 Chiffchaffs, 3 Sparrowhawks, 5 Willow Warblers, a Whitethroat and a Short-eared Owl.
April 15th: A Sandwich tern flew north. Also around were a Marsh Harrier, a Common Buzzard, 5 Willow Warblers, a Sedge Warbler, 2 Wheatears and 2 Crossbills.
April 14th: A Purple Sandpiper was near Millenium Ridge. A Marsh Harrier, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, a Blackcap, a Grasshopper Warbler, a Sedge Warbler, a Redstart, 2 Wheatears, 7 Chiffchaffs and 4 Willow Warblers were also present.
April 13th: A Sedge Warbler was the first of the year. Avocets increased to 24. 5 Siskins went south. A Short-eared Owl, 3 Chiffchaffs, 3 Willow Warblers, a Goldcrest and a Little Ringed Plover provided variety.
April 12th: Heading east were 3 Common Cranes, northwest 80 Pink-footed Geese and south 2 House Martins (first of the year). A Rough-legged Buzzard was notable. Around were 2 Goldcrests, 3 Chiffchaffs, a Willow Warbler, a Short-eared Owl, 4 Avocets and 7 Corn Buntings.
April 11th: Firsts for the year were a Whimbrel and a Greenshank. Southward movement included 29 Fieldfares, a Redwing, 2 Swallows, a Brambling, 5 Rooks and a Common Buzzard. Avocet numbers went up to 43. a Short-eared Owl, 5 Corn Buntings, 4 Willow Warblers, 8 Chiffchaffs and a Blackcap were the best of the rest.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Early April 2012
April 10th: A Willow Warbler was the first of the year. 4 Fieldfares flew south while 6 Redwings were around. Other good birds were 4 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Marsh Harriers and 2 Little Ringed Plovers.
April 9th: The best birds were a Crossbill, 5 Chiffchaffs, 24 Avocets, a Fieldfare, a Goldcrest and a Short-eared Owl.
April 8th: A Redstart, 2 Willow Warblers, 10 Chiffchaffs and 10 Redwings were noted.
April 7th: Both Short-eared Owls were around, as were 6 Chiffchaffs, a Stonechat and 5 Corn Buntings.
April 6th: Heading south were 9 Fieldfares, 6 Redwings and a Siskin. Chiffchaffs increased to 11. A Little Ringed plover, a Goldcrest and 2 Corn Buntings added variety.
April 5th: Northward went 32 Fulmars. Other birds of note were a Short-eared Owl, 73 Redwings, 6 Wheatears, a White Wagtail and 4 Chiffchaffs.
April 4th: Few records, but 13 Lesser Black-backed Gulls were on Tennyson Sands.
April 3rd: Thrushes going south were 1786 Redwings and 206 Fieldfares. Also moving were 21 Snipes east and a Sand Martin south. Avocets increased to 51. Around were a Peregrine, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 4 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap and a White Wagtail.
April 2nd: Flying south were 2 Grey Herons, a Swallow (first of the year), and 4 Siskins, and southwest 6 Fieldfares. A Chiffchaff was present.
April 1st: A Sand Martin went north and a Brambling south. Around were a Merlin, 39 Avocets, a Little Ringed Plover, 2 Short-eared Owls, 6 Chiffchaffs, a Willow Warbler and 2 Blackcaps.
April 9th: The best birds were a Crossbill, 5 Chiffchaffs, 24 Avocets, a Fieldfare, a Goldcrest and a Short-eared Owl.
April 8th: A Redstart, 2 Willow Warblers, 10 Chiffchaffs and 10 Redwings were noted.
April 7th: Both Short-eared Owls were around, as were 6 Chiffchaffs, a Stonechat and 5 Corn Buntings.
April 6th: Heading south were 9 Fieldfares, 6 Redwings and a Siskin. Chiffchaffs increased to 11. A Little Ringed plover, a Goldcrest and 2 Corn Buntings added variety.
April 5th: Northward went 32 Fulmars. Other birds of note were a Short-eared Owl, 73 Redwings, 6 Wheatears, a White Wagtail and 4 Chiffchaffs.
April 4th: Few records, but 13 Lesser Black-backed Gulls were on Tennyson Sands.
April 3rd: Thrushes going south were 1786 Redwings and 206 Fieldfares. Also moving were 21 Snipes east and a Sand Martin south. Avocets increased to 51. Around were a Peregrine, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 4 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap and a White Wagtail.
April 2nd: Flying south were 2 Grey Herons, a Swallow (first of the year), and 4 Siskins, and southwest 6 Fieldfares. A Chiffchaff was present.
April 1st: A Sand Martin went north and a Brambling south. Around were a Merlin, 39 Avocets, a Little Ringed Plover, 2 Short-eared Owls, 6 Chiffchaffs, a Willow Warbler and 2 Blackcaps.
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Late March 2012
31st: A Jack Snipe was new. A Short-eared Owl, 2 Chiffchaffs and 11 Corn Buntings were noted.
30th: Mute Swans increased to 11. Southward went 5 Rooks. A Siskin was around.
29th: A male Garganey was the first of the spring. Avocets increased to 55. A Brambling flew south. Other good birds were 7 Chiffchaffs, 9 Redwings, a Black Redstart, a Wheatear and 8 Corn Buntings.
28th: Heading south were a Common Buzzard, 3 Fieldfares and a Lapland Bunting. 4 Little Grebes, 52 Avocets and 10 Mute Swans represented significant increases. Also around were 4 Ruffs, 3 Short-eared Owls, 3 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap, a Redwing, a Black Redstart, a Wheatear, 4 White Wagtails and 10 Corn Buntings.
27th: Southward movers included 11 Redwings, 8 Fieldfares and 6 Crossbills. New birds were 2 Tree Sparrows, a Woodcock and a White Wagtail. The best of the rest were 2 Common Buzzards, 29 Avocets, 2 Short-eared Owls, 3 Chiffchaffs and a Black Redstart.
26th: Now 6 Mute Swans were present. Flying south were 3 Common Buzzards and 10 Crossbills.
25th: The best birds were a Goosander south, 2 Short-eared Owls and 4 Corn Buntings.
24th: First for the spring were 2 Wheatears and 2 White Wagtails. A Red Kite and 3 Siskins went south. A Merlin and a Short-eared Owl were around.
23rd: Notables were a Chiffchaff and a Tree Sparrow.
22nd: Avocet numbers went up to 39. Also present were a Marsh Harrier, a Mediterranean Gull and a Chiffchaff.
21st: A Grey Heron flew east. Other good birds were a Mediterranean Gull, a Chiffchaff and a Crossbill.
30th: Mute Swans increased to 11. Southward went 5 Rooks. A Siskin was around.
29th: A male Garganey was the first of the spring. Avocets increased to 55. A Brambling flew south. Other good birds were 7 Chiffchaffs, 9 Redwings, a Black Redstart, a Wheatear and 8 Corn Buntings.
28th: Heading south were a Common Buzzard, 3 Fieldfares and a Lapland Bunting. 4 Little Grebes, 52 Avocets and 10 Mute Swans represented significant increases. Also around were 4 Ruffs, 3 Short-eared Owls, 3 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap, a Redwing, a Black Redstart, a Wheatear, 4 White Wagtails and 10 Corn Buntings.
27th: Southward movers included 11 Redwings, 8 Fieldfares and 6 Crossbills. New birds were 2 Tree Sparrows, a Woodcock and a White Wagtail. The best of the rest were 2 Common Buzzards, 29 Avocets, 2 Short-eared Owls, 3 Chiffchaffs and a Black Redstart.
26th: Now 6 Mute Swans were present. Flying south were 3 Common Buzzards and 10 Crossbills.
25th: The best birds were a Goosander south, 2 Short-eared Owls and 4 Corn Buntings.
24th: First for the spring were 2 Wheatears and 2 White Wagtails. A Red Kite and 3 Siskins went south. A Merlin and a Short-eared Owl were around.
23rd: Notables were a Chiffchaff and a Tree Sparrow.
22nd: Avocet numbers went up to 39. Also present were a Marsh Harrier, a Mediterranean Gull and a Chiffchaff.
21st: A Grey Heron flew east. Other good birds were a Mediterranean Gull, a Chiffchaff and a Crossbill.
Mid March 2012
March 20th: Flying south were 13 Rooks and a Crossbill. Chiffchaffs increased to 3, and a Common Buzzard and 20 Corn Buntings were present.
March 19th: The 2 Short-eared Owls were displaying again. A Hooded Crow appeared. 9 Crossbills headed south. Other good birds were 40 Avocets, a Common Buzzard, a Chiffchaff, 13 Fieldfares, 25 Redwings, a Tree Sparrow and 16 Siskins.
March 18th: Avocet numbers went up to 44. A Purple Sandpiper and a Pale-bellied Brent Goose were notable. A Woodcock, 2 Chiffchaffs, 9 Fieldfares, 28 Redwings and 19 Corn Buntings were the best of the rest.
March 17th: The 2 Short-eared Owls started displaying. Other raptors included a Marsh Harrier, a Common Buzzard southwest and a Merlin. A Chiffchaff and a Blackcap were new. 14 Red-breasted Mergansers, 19 Avocets and 7 Goldcrests were recent high counts.
March 16th: Southward movers included 9 Redwings, 388 Chaffinches, 5 Siskins, 4 Crossbills and 5 Yellowhammers. Raptors included a Red Kite, a Hen Harrier, a Common Buzzard and a Merlin. Avocets increased to 16. Also of note were 3 Grey Herons, 4 Woodcocks, 7 Goldcrests and 2 Chiffchaffs.
March 15th: The best birds were a Common Buzzard, 5 Redwings, a Fieldfare, 4 Siskins and 12 Avocets.
March 14th: The Pale-bellied Brent Goose was still present. A male Ruff was new. North went 4 Siskins. A Marsh Harrier, a Merlin, 2 Common Buzzards and 2 Crossbills were notable.
March 13th: Goldcrest numbers increased to 13. A Pale-bellied Brent Goose was discovered. Other good birds were a Peregrine, 3 Woodcocks, a Chiffchaff and 2 Redwings.
March 12th: 14 Avocets were now present. Around were 5 Goldcrests, 3 Redwings, a Bullfinch and 17 Corn Buntings.
March 11th: A Water Pipit, 5 Avocets, 2 Woodcocks, 2 Crossbills and 10 Corn Buntings were the best birds.
March 19th: The 2 Short-eared Owls were displaying again. A Hooded Crow appeared. 9 Crossbills headed south. Other good birds were 40 Avocets, a Common Buzzard, a Chiffchaff, 13 Fieldfares, 25 Redwings, a Tree Sparrow and 16 Siskins.
March 18th: Avocet numbers went up to 44. A Purple Sandpiper and a Pale-bellied Brent Goose were notable. A Woodcock, 2 Chiffchaffs, 9 Fieldfares, 28 Redwings and 19 Corn Buntings were the best of the rest.
March 17th: The 2 Short-eared Owls started displaying. Other raptors included a Marsh Harrier, a Common Buzzard southwest and a Merlin. A Chiffchaff and a Blackcap were new. 14 Red-breasted Mergansers, 19 Avocets and 7 Goldcrests were recent high counts.
March 16th: Southward movers included 9 Redwings, 388 Chaffinches, 5 Siskins, 4 Crossbills and 5 Yellowhammers. Raptors included a Red Kite, a Hen Harrier, a Common Buzzard and a Merlin. Avocets increased to 16. Also of note were 3 Grey Herons, 4 Woodcocks, 7 Goldcrests and 2 Chiffchaffs.
March 15th: The best birds were a Common Buzzard, 5 Redwings, a Fieldfare, 4 Siskins and 12 Avocets.
March 14th: The Pale-bellied Brent Goose was still present. A male Ruff was new. North went 4 Siskins. A Marsh Harrier, a Merlin, 2 Common Buzzards and 2 Crossbills were notable.
March 13th: Goldcrest numbers increased to 13. A Pale-bellied Brent Goose was discovered. Other good birds were a Peregrine, 3 Woodcocks, a Chiffchaff and 2 Redwings.
March 12th: 14 Avocets were now present. Around were 5 Goldcrests, 3 Redwings, a Bullfinch and 17 Corn Buntings.
March 11th: A Water Pipit, 5 Avocets, 2 Woodcocks, 2 Crossbills and 10 Corn Buntings were the best birds.
Early March 2012
March 10th: 2 Merlins, 2 Short-eared Owls and a Hen Harrier represented the raptors. Other good birds were 10 Crossbills and 24 Corn Buntings.
March 9th: Flying south were 37 Red-throated Divers. An adult Mediterranean Gull, a Firecrest, 2 Crossbills, a Hen Harrier and a Merlin provided variety. 3 Glossy Ibises appeared, not surprisingly, in view of the recent influx into the country.
March 8th: A Common Buzzard and 5 Siskins headed south. 2 Avocets were on Tennyson Sands. 5 Pochards, 8 Eiders, a Brambling, 2 Crossbills and 14 Corn Buntings added variety.
March 7th: Few records, with a Mute Swan on Jackson's Marsh being the most important.
March 6th: South went a Lapland Bunting and 2 Crossbills, and west a Common Buzzard. A Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl and 14 Corn Buntings were the best of the rest.
March 5th: A Short-eared Owl and a Tree Sparrow were noted.
March 4th: 2 Rooks and 6 Siskins headed south. Present were a Marsh Harrier and 6 Redwings.
March 3rd: A small influx of ducks, including 4 Goldeneyes, 3 Pintails and 53 Shovelers.
March 2nd: A Short-eared Owl, 16 Fieldfares and 3 Redwings were of note. 3 Siskins flew south.
March 1st: A Tree Sparrow south was the best bird.
March 9th: Flying south were 37 Red-throated Divers. An adult Mediterranean Gull, a Firecrest, 2 Crossbills, a Hen Harrier and a Merlin provided variety. 3 Glossy Ibises appeared, not surprisingly, in view of the recent influx into the country.
March 8th: A Common Buzzard and 5 Siskins headed south. 2 Avocets were on Tennyson Sands. 5 Pochards, 8 Eiders, a Brambling, 2 Crossbills and 14 Corn Buntings added variety.
March 7th: Few records, with a Mute Swan on Jackson's Marsh being the most important.
March 6th: South went a Lapland Bunting and 2 Crossbills, and west a Common Buzzard. A Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl and 14 Corn Buntings were the best of the rest.
March 5th: A Short-eared Owl and a Tree Sparrow were noted.
March 4th: 2 Rooks and 6 Siskins headed south. Present were a Marsh Harrier and 6 Redwings.
March 3rd: A small influx of ducks, including 4 Goldeneyes, 3 Pintails and 53 Shovelers.
March 2nd: A Short-eared Owl, 16 Fieldfares and 3 Redwings were of note. 3 Siskins flew south.
March 1st: A Tree Sparrow south was the best bird.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Late February 2012
February 29th: A Grey Heron flew south. Around were a Common Buzzard, 3 Woodcocks and 4 Corn Buntings.
February 28th: South headed 4 Crossbills. Other good birds were a Mediterranean Gull, 3 Woodcocks, 2 Water Pipits, a Hen Harrier and 22 Corn Buntings.
February 27th: The only birds of note were 2 Woodcocks.
February 26th: 300 Pink-footed Geese went north, and 5 Crossbills south. Around were 9 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Woodcocks and a Black Brant.
February 25th: Flying south were 4 Crossbills. Otherwise the best birds were 8 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Short-eared Owls, a Black Brant, 19 Corn Buntings and 7 Snow Buntings.
February 24th: A Woodlark was found in Aylmer Avenue clearing. 60 Pink-footed Geese, a Woodcock, a Crossbill and 23 Corn Buntings were the best of the rest.
February 23rd: A Woodlark headed south. Other birds of note were 230 Cormorants, 29 Great Crested Grebes, 5 Woodcocks, 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Hen Harrier, 3 Crossbills south and a Black Brant.
February 22nd: The best birds were 4 Goldcrests, a Treecreeper and 5 Redwings.
February 21st: 2 Great Northern Divers went south. Wildfowl included 15 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Goosander and 3 Black Brants. Also around were 138 Red-throated Divers, 80 Great Crested Grebes, a Hen Harrier, a Little Gull, a Blackcap, 2 Twites, 7 Snow Buntings and 12 Corn Buntings.
February 28th: South headed 4 Crossbills. Other good birds were a Mediterranean Gull, 3 Woodcocks, 2 Water Pipits, a Hen Harrier and 22 Corn Buntings.
February 27th: The only birds of note were 2 Woodcocks.
February 26th: 300 Pink-footed Geese went north, and 5 Crossbills south. Around were 9 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Woodcocks and a Black Brant.
February 25th: Flying south were 4 Crossbills. Otherwise the best birds were 8 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Short-eared Owls, a Black Brant, 19 Corn Buntings and 7 Snow Buntings.
February 24th: A Woodlark was found in Aylmer Avenue clearing. 60 Pink-footed Geese, a Woodcock, a Crossbill and 23 Corn Buntings were the best of the rest.
February 23rd: A Woodlark headed south. Other birds of note were 230 Cormorants, 29 Great Crested Grebes, 5 Woodcocks, 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Hen Harrier, 3 Crossbills south and a Black Brant.
February 22nd: The best birds were 4 Goldcrests, a Treecreeper and 5 Redwings.
February 21st: 2 Great Northern Divers went south. Wildfowl included 15 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Goosander and 3 Black Brants. Also around were 138 Red-throated Divers, 80 Great Crested Grebes, a Hen Harrier, a Little Gull, a Blackcap, 2 Twites, 7 Snow Buntings and 12 Corn Buntings.
Mid February 2012
February 20th: Wildfowl included 190 Pink-footed Geese north, 10 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and 3 Black Brants. A Woodcock, 175 Cormorants and 4 Crossbills south were the only other notable birds.
February 19th: A Hen Harrier, 11 Pale-bellied Brent geese, 3 Hen Harriers, a Common Buzzard, 3 Black Brants and 5 Corn Buntings were around.
February 18th: The best birds were 33 Great Crested Grebes, 11 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Woodcocks, 2 Hen Harriers, 18 Corn Buntings and a Black Brant.
February 17th: A Black Brant was a new bird. Present were 3 Woodcocks.
February 16th: A Gannet flew south. Around were a Black Brant, a Pale-bellied Brent Goose, a Goosander, a Hen Harrier, 2 Crossbills and 9 Snow Buntings.
February 15th: A Woodcock and 24 Corn Buntings were noted.
February 14th: Good birds were a Woodcock and 4 Pink-footed Geese.
February 13th: Flying south were 350 Cormorants, a Goosander and 3 Twites. A White-fronted Goose, 24 Redwings and 2 Woodcocks were around.
February 12th: A Long-tailed Duck and 20 Red-breasted Mergansers headed south. Other notable birds were 19 Great Crested Grebes, 5 Goosanders, 16 Woodcocks, a Kingfisher, 22 Corn Buntings, a White-fronted Goose and a Little Owl.
February 11th: 7 Woodcocks and a Corn Bunting were present.
February 19th: A Hen Harrier, 11 Pale-bellied Brent geese, 3 Hen Harriers, a Common Buzzard, 3 Black Brants and 5 Corn Buntings were around.
February 18th: The best birds were 33 Great Crested Grebes, 11 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Woodcocks, 2 Hen Harriers, 18 Corn Buntings and a Black Brant.
February 17th: A Black Brant was a new bird. Present were 3 Woodcocks.
February 16th: A Gannet flew south. Around were a Black Brant, a Pale-bellied Brent Goose, a Goosander, a Hen Harrier, 2 Crossbills and 9 Snow Buntings.
February 15th: A Woodcock and 24 Corn Buntings were noted.
February 14th: Good birds were a Woodcock and 4 Pink-footed Geese.
February 13th: Flying south were 350 Cormorants, a Goosander and 3 Twites. A White-fronted Goose, 24 Redwings and 2 Woodcocks were around.
February 12th: A Long-tailed Duck and 20 Red-breasted Mergansers headed south. Other notable birds were 19 Great Crested Grebes, 5 Goosanders, 16 Woodcocks, a Kingfisher, 22 Corn Buntings, a White-fronted Goose and a Little Owl.
February 11th: 7 Woodcocks and a Corn Bunting were present.
Early February 2012
February 10th: A Great Skua went south. Around were a Black Brant, 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Hen Harrier, a Mediterranean Gull and 68 Redwings.
February 9th: Offshore were 363 Red-throated Divers, 179 Cormorants, 35 Great Crested Grebes, 174 Auk Spp south and 7 Scaups. Woodcocks numbered 23 and Corn Buntings 11.
February 8th: South flew a Velvet Scoter and 192 Auk Spp. A Goosander, 24 Woodcocks, a Little Gull and 1600 Brent Geese added variety.
February 7th: Heading south were 195 Red-throated Divers and 40 Fieldfares. Around were 3 Goldcrests and a Chiffchaff.
February 6th: A Goosander, 20 Woodcocks, 52 Redwings, 2 Bramblings and 2 Black-throated Divers south were the best birds.
February 5th: Wildfowl included 600 Pink-footed Geese northwest, 1260 Brent Geese and 6 Scaups south. 30 Woodcocks and 61 Redwings were present.
February 4th: 14 Woodcocks, a Mediterranean Gull, 5 Goldcrests and 29 Redwings were noted. 700 Pink-footed Geese headed northwest, and 3 Snow Buntings south.
February 3rd: A fair variety of birds, including 339 Red-throated Divers, a Hen Harrier, 4 Woodcocks, a Kingfisher, 4 Water Pipits, 4 Goldcrests, a Crossbill and 22 Corn Buntings.
February 2nd: A Marsh Harrier, a Hen Harrier, 7 Woodcocks, 6 Crossbills and 18 Corn Buntings were the best birds.
February 1st: A Pink-footed Goose and a Hen Harrier were the only birds of note.
February 9th: Offshore were 363 Red-throated Divers, 179 Cormorants, 35 Great Crested Grebes, 174 Auk Spp south and 7 Scaups. Woodcocks numbered 23 and Corn Buntings 11.
February 8th: South flew a Velvet Scoter and 192 Auk Spp. A Goosander, 24 Woodcocks, a Little Gull and 1600 Brent Geese added variety.
February 7th: Heading south were 195 Red-throated Divers and 40 Fieldfares. Around were 3 Goldcrests and a Chiffchaff.
February 6th: A Goosander, 20 Woodcocks, 52 Redwings, 2 Bramblings and 2 Black-throated Divers south were the best birds.
February 5th: Wildfowl included 600 Pink-footed Geese northwest, 1260 Brent Geese and 6 Scaups south. 30 Woodcocks and 61 Redwings were present.
February 4th: 14 Woodcocks, a Mediterranean Gull, 5 Goldcrests and 29 Redwings were noted. 700 Pink-footed Geese headed northwest, and 3 Snow Buntings south.
February 3rd: A fair variety of birds, including 339 Red-throated Divers, a Hen Harrier, 4 Woodcocks, a Kingfisher, 4 Water Pipits, 4 Goldcrests, a Crossbill and 22 Corn Buntings.
February 2nd: A Marsh Harrier, a Hen Harrier, 7 Woodcocks, 6 Crossbills and 18 Corn Buntings were the best birds.
February 1st: A Pink-footed Goose and a Hen Harrier were the only birds of note.
Late January 2012
January 31st: A Goosander flew south. A Water Pipit, 4 Woodcocks and 4 Snow Buntings were present.
January 30th: Red-throated Divers numbered 206 and Great Crested Grebes 14. The best other birds were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and 4 Snow Buntings.
January 29th: A Lapland Bunting went south and a Black-throated Diver north. Around were 4 Pink-footed Geese, a Hooded Crow and a Red-necked Grebe.
January 28th: A Firecrest and a White-fronted Goose were the best birds.
January 27th: Notables were a Hen Harrier, 3000 Golden Plovers, 2 Woodcocks and 11 Bean Geese.
January 26th: A Woodcock was the only bird of note.
January 25th: 400 Pink-footed Geese headed south and 3 Woodcocks were present.
January 24th: 2 Whooper Swans flew west.
January 23rd: Wildfowl included 9 White-fronted Geese northwest, a Pink-footed Goose and a Black Brant. A Hen Harrier and a Water Pipit were noted.
January 22nd: The best birds were 6 Whooper Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Hen Harriers, a Woodcock, a Water Pipit, 40 Corn Buntings and a Black Brant.
January 21st: The only notables were a Whooper Swan and a Black Swan.
January 30th: Red-throated Divers numbered 206 and Great Crested Grebes 14. The best other birds were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and 4 Snow Buntings.
January 29th: A Lapland Bunting went south and a Black-throated Diver north. Around were 4 Pink-footed Geese, a Hooded Crow and a Red-necked Grebe.
January 28th: A Firecrest and a White-fronted Goose were the best birds.
January 27th: Notables were a Hen Harrier, 3000 Golden Plovers, 2 Woodcocks and 11 Bean Geese.
January 26th: A Woodcock was the only bird of note.
January 25th: 400 Pink-footed Geese headed south and 3 Woodcocks were present.
January 24th: 2 Whooper Swans flew west.
January 23rd: Wildfowl included 9 White-fronted Geese northwest, a Pink-footed Goose and a Black Brant. A Hen Harrier and a Water Pipit were noted.
January 22nd: The best birds were 6 Whooper Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Hen Harriers, a Woodcock, a Water Pipit, 40 Corn Buntings and a Black Brant.
January 21st: The only notables were a Whooper Swan and a Black Swan.
Mid January 2012
January 20th: Very few records. A Bullfinch and a Pochard were the best birds.
January 19th: Wildfowl were represented by a Black Brant, 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and a Scaup. A Water Pipit and 2 Woodcocks were the best of the rest.
January 18th: A Goosander and a Black-throated Diver flew south.
January 17th: A Hen Harrier and 4 Woodcocks were around, while 78 Pink-footed Geese headed northwest.
January 16th: South went 3 Crossbills and a Great Northern Diver and northwest 80 Pink-footed Geese. Offshore were 26 Great Crested Grebes and 180 Cormorants. Also noted were 43 Corn Buntings and a White-fronted Goose.
January 15th: The best wildfowl were 575 Pink-footed Geese northwest, a White-fronted Goose, a Scaup and 213 Eiders. Southward movers were 113 Red-throated Divers, a Mediterranean Gull and a Great Northern Diver.
January 14th: The best birds were a Chiffchaff, a Blackcap, a Lapland Bunting, a Hooded Crow, 180 Cormorants and 2920 Pink-footed Geese.
January 13th: A Hooded Crow, a Shorelark, a Woodcock, 75 Corn Buntings and 9 Pink-footed Geese were notables.
January 12th: Good wildfowl were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Black Brants, hybrid and 23 Pink-footed Geese. Corn Buntings numbered 67. A Lapland Bunting flew south. Corn Buntings numbered 67 and Water Pipits 4.
January 11th: Movers were 5 Whooper Swans and 204 Red-throated Divers south and 300 Pink-footed Geese northwest. Other notable wildfowl were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Scaup, 2 Black Brants and a White-fronted Goose. A Hen Harrier, 165 Cormorants, a Blackcap, a Lapland Bunting and 54 Corn Buntings added variety.
January 19th: Wildfowl were represented by a Black Brant, 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and a Scaup. A Water Pipit and 2 Woodcocks were the best of the rest.
January 18th: A Goosander and a Black-throated Diver flew south.
January 17th: A Hen Harrier and 4 Woodcocks were around, while 78 Pink-footed Geese headed northwest.
January 16th: South went 3 Crossbills and a Great Northern Diver and northwest 80 Pink-footed Geese. Offshore were 26 Great Crested Grebes and 180 Cormorants. Also noted were 43 Corn Buntings and a White-fronted Goose.
January 15th: The best wildfowl were 575 Pink-footed Geese northwest, a White-fronted Goose, a Scaup and 213 Eiders. Southward movers were 113 Red-throated Divers, a Mediterranean Gull and a Great Northern Diver.
January 14th: The best birds were a Chiffchaff, a Blackcap, a Lapland Bunting, a Hooded Crow, 180 Cormorants and 2920 Pink-footed Geese.
January 13th: A Hooded Crow, a Shorelark, a Woodcock, 75 Corn Buntings and 9 Pink-footed Geese were notables.
January 12th: Good wildfowl were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Black Brants, hybrid and 23 Pink-footed Geese. Corn Buntings numbered 67. A Lapland Bunting flew south. Corn Buntings numbered 67 and Water Pipits 4.
January 11th: Movers were 5 Whooper Swans and 204 Red-throated Divers south and 300 Pink-footed Geese northwest. Other notable wildfowl were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Scaup, 2 Black Brants and a White-fronted Goose. A Hen Harrier, 165 Cormorants, a Blackcap, a Lapland Bunting and 54 Corn Buntings added variety.
Early January 2012
January 10th: Wildfowl included 35 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Scaup, 170 Eiders and a White-fronted Goose. A Lapland Bunting, a Great Northern Diver and a Puffin flew south. A Hen Harrier was still present.
January 9th: A Snow Bunting and a Puffin went south. Geese were represented by 25 White-fronted and 136 Pink-footed. A Hooded Crow and 63 Corn Buntings were of note.
January 8th: Pink-footed Geese numbered 517 and White-fronted Geese 25, while a single Pale-bellied Brent Goose was seen. A Woodcock, a Hen Harrier and a Hooded Crow were good winter birds.
January 7th: South at sea headed 125 Red-throated Divers and a Great Northern Diver. Geese included 321 Pink-footed, a Pale-bellied Brent, a Black Brant or hybrid, and 21 White-fronted. A Lapland Bunting and a Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
January 6th: Golden Plovers totalled 6000 and Lapwings 600. A Hooded Crow, 2 Woodcocks, 495 Pink-footed Geese, a Pale-bellied Brent Goose and 16 White-fronted Geese were also notable.
January 5th: A Great Northern Diver and a Shag flew south at sea. A Bean Goose was with 300 Pink-footed Geese. Other good birds were 2000 Golden Plovers, 50 Corn Buntings and a Hooded Crow.
January 4th: A Shag found dead had a green darvic ring and metal ring 1452953. A Waxwing and a Lapland Bunting headed south and 57 Pink-footed Geese southwest. On Croftmarsh were 3500 Golden Plovers and 500 Lapwings. A Hooded Crow and 77 Fieldfares added variety.
January 3rd: A Scaup and a Red-necked Grebe were the best birds.
January 2nd: Notables were a Hen Harrier, 1800 Golden Plovers, a Shorelark and a Bean Goose.
January 1st: Cormorants numbered 200, Pink-footed Geese 414, Golden Plovers 12000 and Lapwings 3013. Also noted were a Lapland Bunting and 2 Bean Geese.
January 9th: A Snow Bunting and a Puffin went south. Geese were represented by 25 White-fronted and 136 Pink-footed. A Hooded Crow and 63 Corn Buntings were of note.
January 8th: Pink-footed Geese numbered 517 and White-fronted Geese 25, while a single Pale-bellied Brent Goose was seen. A Woodcock, a Hen Harrier and a Hooded Crow were good winter birds.
January 7th: South at sea headed 125 Red-throated Divers and a Great Northern Diver. Geese included 321 Pink-footed, a Pale-bellied Brent, a Black Brant or hybrid, and 21 White-fronted. A Lapland Bunting and a Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
January 6th: Golden Plovers totalled 6000 and Lapwings 600. A Hooded Crow, 2 Woodcocks, 495 Pink-footed Geese, a Pale-bellied Brent Goose and 16 White-fronted Geese were also notable.
January 5th: A Great Northern Diver and a Shag flew south at sea. A Bean Goose was with 300 Pink-footed Geese. Other good birds were 2000 Golden Plovers, 50 Corn Buntings and a Hooded Crow.
January 4th: A Shag found dead had a green darvic ring and metal ring 1452953. A Waxwing and a Lapland Bunting headed south and 57 Pink-footed Geese southwest. On Croftmarsh were 3500 Golden Plovers and 500 Lapwings. A Hooded Crow and 77 Fieldfares added variety.
January 3rd: A Scaup and a Red-necked Grebe were the best birds.
January 2nd: Notables were a Hen Harrier, 1800 Golden Plovers, a Shorelark and a Bean Goose.
January 1st: Cormorants numbered 200, Pink-footed Geese 414, Golden Plovers 12000 and Lapwings 3013. Also noted were a Lapland Bunting and 2 Bean Geese.
Late December 2011
December 31st: The Hooded Crow was still present. A Great Skua and a Pink-footed Goose flew south. 2 Hen Harriers were present.
December 30th: Golden Plovers totalled 2000 and Lapwings 880. A late Arctic Skua and a Lapland Bunting headed south. Other good birds were 5 Waxwings, the Spoonbill and a Hooded Crow.
December 29th: 300 Pink-footed Geese and the Spoonbill were the only notable birds.
December 28th: The only new bird of interest was a Glaucous Gull.
December 27th: A Waxwing went south. Geese included 2 Bean and 480 Pink-footed. High totals were 4000 Golden Plovers, 678 Lapwings and 260 Fieldfares. A Blackcap, a Hen Harrier and the Spoonbill were of note.
December 26th: Golden Plovers numbered 2500, Lapwings 410 and Pink-footed Geese 46. A Water Pipit, a Lapland Bunting west, 2 Woodcocks, a Blackcap, a Corn Bunting and the Spoonbill added variety.
December 25th: Southward movers were 5 Whooper Swans and a Waxwing. A Firecrest was new. 700 Pink-footed Geese, a Scaup, a Woodcock and the Spoonbill were the best of the rest.
December 24th: Wildfowl included a Scaup, 47 White-fronted Geese and 651 Pink-footed Geese. 135 Cormorants, the Spoonbill and 27 Corn Buntings were notable.
December 23rd: 16 Great Crested Grebes flew south. 37 White-fronted Geese and a Pink-footed Goose remained. A Scaup and the Spoonbill were other good birds.
December 22nd: On Croftmarsh were 4000 Golden Plovers and 590 Lapwings. 13 Great Crested Grebes headed south. Other high numbers included 6 Woodcocks, 25 Snow Buntings, 9 Lapland Buntings, 45 Corn Buntings and 100 White-fronted Geese. Other notables were a Waxwing, a Hooded Crow, the Spoonbill, 2 Snow Buntings and the rediscovered Richard's Pipit.
December 21st: On Croftmarsh were 800 Golden Plovers. Flying south to roost were 400 Pink-footed Geese and 50 White-fronted Geese.
December 30th: Golden Plovers totalled 2000 and Lapwings 880. A late Arctic Skua and a Lapland Bunting headed south. Other good birds were 5 Waxwings, the Spoonbill and a Hooded Crow.
December 29th: 300 Pink-footed Geese and the Spoonbill were the only notable birds.
December 28th: The only new bird of interest was a Glaucous Gull.
December 27th: A Waxwing went south. Geese included 2 Bean and 480 Pink-footed. High totals were 4000 Golden Plovers, 678 Lapwings and 260 Fieldfares. A Blackcap, a Hen Harrier and the Spoonbill were of note.
December 26th: Golden Plovers numbered 2500, Lapwings 410 and Pink-footed Geese 46. A Water Pipit, a Lapland Bunting west, 2 Woodcocks, a Blackcap, a Corn Bunting and the Spoonbill added variety.
December 25th: Southward movers were 5 Whooper Swans and a Waxwing. A Firecrest was new. 700 Pink-footed Geese, a Scaup, a Woodcock and the Spoonbill were the best of the rest.
December 24th: Wildfowl included a Scaup, 47 White-fronted Geese and 651 Pink-footed Geese. 135 Cormorants, the Spoonbill and 27 Corn Buntings were notable.
December 23rd: 16 Great Crested Grebes flew south. 37 White-fronted Geese and a Pink-footed Goose remained. A Scaup and the Spoonbill were other good birds.
December 22nd: On Croftmarsh were 4000 Golden Plovers and 590 Lapwings. 13 Great Crested Grebes headed south. Other high numbers included 6 Woodcocks, 25 Snow Buntings, 9 Lapland Buntings, 45 Corn Buntings and 100 White-fronted Geese. Other notables were a Waxwing, a Hooded Crow, the Spoonbill, 2 Snow Buntings and the rediscovered Richard's Pipit.
December 21st: On Croftmarsh were 800 Golden Plovers. Flying south to roost were 400 Pink-footed Geese and 50 White-fronted Geese.
Mid December 2011
December 20th: A Great Northern Diver flew south. A Woodcock and a Shorelark were the best of the rest.
December 19th: 2 Woodcocks and 15 Corn Buntings were notable.
December 18th: Wildfowl included a Whooper Swan, 451 Pink-footed Geese and 56 White-fronted Geese. 2 Little Auks were offshore. A Woodcock, a Shorelark and a Snow Bunting were around.
December 17th: A Long-eared Owl and a Water Pipit were new, while a Corn Bunting and a Snow Bunting were noted. 2 Bean Geese went south. Other geese included 450 Pink-footed and 54 White-fronted.
December 16th: A Hen Harrier and a Short-eared Owl in off the sea were the only notable birds.
December 15th: Golden Plovers numbered 2200, Lapwings 350, Whooper Swans 5 and Pink-footed Geese 800. The Spoonbill remained. A Great Northen Diver flew north.
December 14th: Geese included 500 Pink-footed and 30 White-fronted. Golden Plovers peaked at 3500 and Lapwings at 450. A Lapland Bunting headed south. The Spoonbill was still present.
December 13th: The only notables were 4 Waxwings.
December 12th: A good variety of birds. A Hen Harrier, 2 Ruffs, a Woodcock, a Great Skua, a Shag, a Snow Bunting and the Spoonbill were around. The Richard's Pipit was refound. Southward movers included a Little Gull and a Lapland Bunting. Geese were represented by 662 Pink-footed, 37 Bean, 39 White-fronted and a Barnacle.
December 11th: The Richard's Pipit was in the Sanctuary. 4 Little Gulls and a Pomarine Skua flew south, while 3 Little Auks were offshore. Other good birds were 500 Pink-footed Geese, 24 Red-breasted Mergansers, a Hen Harrier, 1950 Golden Plovers, 20 Corn Buntings, the Spoonbill and 5 Barnacle Geese.
December 19th: 2 Woodcocks and 15 Corn Buntings were notable.
December 18th: Wildfowl included a Whooper Swan, 451 Pink-footed Geese and 56 White-fronted Geese. 2 Little Auks were offshore. A Woodcock, a Shorelark and a Snow Bunting were around.
December 17th: A Long-eared Owl and a Water Pipit were new, while a Corn Bunting and a Snow Bunting were noted. 2 Bean Geese went south. Other geese included 450 Pink-footed and 54 White-fronted.
December 16th: A Hen Harrier and a Short-eared Owl in off the sea were the only notable birds.
December 15th: Golden Plovers numbered 2200, Lapwings 350, Whooper Swans 5 and Pink-footed Geese 800. The Spoonbill remained. A Great Northen Diver flew north.
December 14th: Geese included 500 Pink-footed and 30 White-fronted. Golden Plovers peaked at 3500 and Lapwings at 450. A Lapland Bunting headed south. The Spoonbill was still present.
December 13th: The only notables were 4 Waxwings.
December 12th: A good variety of birds. A Hen Harrier, 2 Ruffs, a Woodcock, a Great Skua, a Shag, a Snow Bunting and the Spoonbill were around. The Richard's Pipit was refound. Southward movers included a Little Gull and a Lapland Bunting. Geese were represented by 662 Pink-footed, 37 Bean, 39 White-fronted and a Barnacle.
December 11th: The Richard's Pipit was in the Sanctuary. 4 Little Gulls and a Pomarine Skua flew south, while 3 Little Auks were offshore. Other good birds were 500 Pink-footed Geese, 24 Red-breasted Mergansers, a Hen Harrier, 1950 Golden Plovers, 20 Corn Buntings, the Spoonbill and 5 Barnacle Geese.
Early December 2011
December 10th: Wildfowl included 522 Pink-footed Geese, 74 White-fronted Geese, 27 Bean Geese and a Black Swan. The Richard's Pipit was relocated on New Saltmarsh. Also around were a Hen Harrier, 2 Lapland Buntings, 4 Corn Buntings and the Spoonbill.
December 9th: Offshore were a Great Northern Diver and a Red-necked Grebe. 2 Ruffs and 2 Woodcocks represented the waders, and 3 Whooper Swans, 51 Pink-footed Geese and 103 White-fronted Geese the wildfowl. A Richard's Pipit was discovered near the outer ridges. The Spoonbill lingered.
December 8th: The best birds were 3 Velvet Scoters south, 2 Ruffs, a Great Northern Diver, a Red-necked Grebe south and the Spoonbill.
December 7th: South went a Little Gull and 98 Auk Spp. Pink-footed Geese numbered 285 and Bean Geese 6. Variety was provided by 78 Kittiwakes, a Water Pipit, a Snow Bunting and 22 Corn Buntings.
December 6th: Golden Plovers built up to 1000. Geese included 300 Pink-footed, 5 White-fronted and 34 Bean. The Spoonbill remained.
December 5th: The most interesting birds were 4 Whooper Swans, 14 White-fronted Geese and the Spoonbill.
December 4th: Croftmarsh held 900 Golden Plovers and 300 Lapwings. A Firecrest was new. Wildfowl included 20 Whooper Swans and 12 Bewick's Swans south, 809 Brent Geese and a Goosander.
December 3rd: A late Swallow, 340 Pink-footed Geese northwest, 900 Golden Plovers, 3 Woodcocks, a Corn Bunting and the Spoonbill were the best birds.
December 2nd: Southward went a Snow Bunting and 21 Whooper Swans. Around were 700 Pink-footed Geese, a Woodcock, 3 Corn Buntings, 55 White-fronted Geese and a Barnacle Goose.
December 1st: A Black Redstart, the Spoonbill, 8 Whooper Swans south and 131 Pink-footed Geese were the most notable birds.
December 9th: Offshore were a Great Northern Diver and a Red-necked Grebe. 2 Ruffs and 2 Woodcocks represented the waders, and 3 Whooper Swans, 51 Pink-footed Geese and 103 White-fronted Geese the wildfowl. A Richard's Pipit was discovered near the outer ridges. The Spoonbill lingered.
December 8th: The best birds were 3 Velvet Scoters south, 2 Ruffs, a Great Northern Diver, a Red-necked Grebe south and the Spoonbill.
December 7th: South went a Little Gull and 98 Auk Spp. Pink-footed Geese numbered 285 and Bean Geese 6. Variety was provided by 78 Kittiwakes, a Water Pipit, a Snow Bunting and 22 Corn Buntings.
December 6th: Golden Plovers built up to 1000. Geese included 300 Pink-footed, 5 White-fronted and 34 Bean. The Spoonbill remained.
December 5th: The most interesting birds were 4 Whooper Swans, 14 White-fronted Geese and the Spoonbill.
December 4th: Croftmarsh held 900 Golden Plovers and 300 Lapwings. A Firecrest was new. Wildfowl included 20 Whooper Swans and 12 Bewick's Swans south, 809 Brent Geese and a Goosander.
December 3rd: A late Swallow, 340 Pink-footed Geese northwest, 900 Golden Plovers, 3 Woodcocks, a Corn Bunting and the Spoonbill were the best birds.
December 2nd: Southward went a Snow Bunting and 21 Whooper Swans. Around were 700 Pink-footed Geese, a Woodcock, 3 Corn Buntings, 55 White-fronted Geese and a Barnacle Goose.
December 1st: A Black Redstart, the Spoonbill, 8 Whooper Swans south and 131 Pink-footed Geese were the most notable birds.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Late November 2011
November 30th: New birds included a Red-necked Grebe, 47 White-fronted Geese, 4 Crossbills, a Snow Bunting, a Woodcock and a Black Redstart. A Whooper Swan flew south, and a Great Northern Diver north, while the Spoonbill lingered.
November 29th: Southward movement included 6 Whooper Swans, 5 Pink-footed Geese and a Great Northern Diver. 2 Velvet Scoters were on the sea.
November 28th: Heading south were 152 Whooper Swans, 2 Great Skuas, 360 Woodpigeons and 2 Snow Buntings. Around were a Hen Harrier, a Woodcock, a Black Redstart, a Spoonbill, a Barnacle Goose and 16 White-fronted Geese.
November 27th: Wildfowl included 5 Bewick's Swans south, 2 Whooper Swans, 224 Pink-footed Geese, a Goosander south and a Barnacle Goose. 2 Hen Harriers, 623 Lapwings, a Great Skua, 640 Woodpigeons south, a Black Redstart and a Spoonbill provided variety.
November 26th: New birds included 2 Whooper Swans, 971 Pink-footed Geese, 2 White-fronted Geese, 3 Hen Harriers and a Lapland Bunting south.
November 25th: 839 Lapwings and 1450 Woodpigeons south were prominent. Wildfowl were represented by 1003 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Bean Geese south and a Barnacle Goose. The best of the rest were 2 Woodcocks, 30 Snow Buntings south, a Lapland Bunting and the Spoonbill.
November 24th: 800 Pink-footed Geese and 23 White-fronted Geese were the only notables.
November 23rd: Movements included 7 Whooper Swans, a Little Gull, 1030 Woodpigeons, 76 Skylarks, a Crossbill and a Lapland Bunting south, and 30 Pink-footed Geese southeast. Other good birds were 10 Great Crested Grebes, 26 Gannets, 30 Snow Buntings and a Corn Bunting.
November 22nd: 12 Barnacle Geese flew south. 2 Woodcocks, 9 Snow Buntings, 36 Corn Buntings, a Pomarine Skua and the Spoonbill provided variety.
November 21st: A Long-eared Owl, a Black Redstart, 18 Snow Buntings, a White-fronted Goose, a Spoonbill and 5 Woodcock were of note. 1350 Pink-footed Geese and 1970 Woodpigeons were prominent.
November 29th: Southward movement included 6 Whooper Swans, 5 Pink-footed Geese and a Great Northern Diver. 2 Velvet Scoters were on the sea.
November 28th: Heading south were 152 Whooper Swans, 2 Great Skuas, 360 Woodpigeons and 2 Snow Buntings. Around were a Hen Harrier, a Woodcock, a Black Redstart, a Spoonbill, a Barnacle Goose and 16 White-fronted Geese.
November 27th: Wildfowl included 5 Bewick's Swans south, 2 Whooper Swans, 224 Pink-footed Geese, a Goosander south and a Barnacle Goose. 2 Hen Harriers, 623 Lapwings, a Great Skua, 640 Woodpigeons south, a Black Redstart and a Spoonbill provided variety.
November 26th: New birds included 2 Whooper Swans, 971 Pink-footed Geese, 2 White-fronted Geese, 3 Hen Harriers and a Lapland Bunting south.
November 25th: 839 Lapwings and 1450 Woodpigeons south were prominent. Wildfowl were represented by 1003 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Bean Geese south and a Barnacle Goose. The best of the rest were 2 Woodcocks, 30 Snow Buntings south, a Lapland Bunting and the Spoonbill.
November 24th: 800 Pink-footed Geese and 23 White-fronted Geese were the only notables.
November 23rd: Movements included 7 Whooper Swans, a Little Gull, 1030 Woodpigeons, 76 Skylarks, a Crossbill and a Lapland Bunting south, and 30 Pink-footed Geese southeast. Other good birds were 10 Great Crested Grebes, 26 Gannets, 30 Snow Buntings and a Corn Bunting.
November 22nd: 12 Barnacle Geese flew south. 2 Woodcocks, 9 Snow Buntings, 36 Corn Buntings, a Pomarine Skua and the Spoonbill provided variety.
November 21st: A Long-eared Owl, a Black Redstart, 18 Snow Buntings, a White-fronted Goose, a Spoonbill and 5 Woodcock were of note. 1350 Pink-footed Geese and 1970 Woodpigeons were prominent.
Mid November 2011
November 20th: The best birds were 500 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Woodcocks, 4 Chiffchaffs including 1 Siberian Chiffchaff, a Black Redstart and a Spoonbill.
November 19th: 5040 Woodpigeons were on the move, while a Grey Phalarope headed south offshore. Pink-footed Geese numbered 1090. 5 Little Gulls were around offshore. A Slavonian Grebe, 3 Blackcaps, a Black Redstart, 23 Snow Buntings and a Lapland Bunting added interest.
November 18th: South went 5 Whooper Swans and 9 Bewick's Swans. Little Gulls increased to 125. Other good birds were a Hen Harrier, a Woodcock, a Swallow, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Snow Buntings, a Lapland Bunting, 3 Corn Buntings, a Slavonian Grebe and 9 White-fronted Geese.
November 17th: 15 Little Gulls flew south. Wildfowl included a Pale-bellied Brent Goose, 703 Pink-footed Geese, 24 White-fronted Geese and a Velvet Scoter. Golden Plovers numbered 1385. A Hawfinch, 15 Snow Buntings, 2 Lapland Buntings and a Great Skua added variety.
November 16th: Good wildfowl were 975 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Barnacle Geese, 4 Bean Geese, 21 White-fronted Geese, and 7 Whooper Swans and 5 Bewick's Swans south. The best of the rest were 132 Kittiwakes, a Spoonbill and a Purple Sandpiper.
November 15th: A influx of wildfowl included 392 Pink-footed Geese, 34 White-fronted Geese, 20 Bean Geese, 2 Barnacle Geese and 2 Egyptian Geese. Offshore were a Great Skua, 50 Kittiwakes, a Commic Tern and 3 Little Auks. 5 Waxwings headed south. 2500 Woodpigeons, 3 Woodcocks, a Black Redstart and 5 Snow Buntings were notable.
November 14th: 1930 Woodpigeons and 35 Pink-footed Geese flew south. Around were a Hen Harrier, 46 Goldcrests, a Siberian Chiffchaff, 62 Robins, a Spoonbill and 3 White-fronted Geese.
November 13th: Good wilfowl included 387 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Whooper Swans south, and 43 White-fronted Geese around. Also of interest were a Snow Bunting, 7 Corn Buntings, a Siberian Chiffchaff and a Purple Sandpiper.
November 12th: 6 Goosanders south, 8 Whooper Swans, 484 Pink-footed Geese and 4 White-fronted Geese were the best wildfowl. A Long-eared Owl was trapped. 2 Waxwings and a Green Woodpecker were of interest.
November 11th: Cormorants peaked at 149. 384 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Chiffchaffs were the only other notable birds.
November 19th: 5040 Woodpigeons were on the move, while a Grey Phalarope headed south offshore. Pink-footed Geese numbered 1090. 5 Little Gulls were around offshore. A Slavonian Grebe, 3 Blackcaps, a Black Redstart, 23 Snow Buntings and a Lapland Bunting added interest.
November 18th: South went 5 Whooper Swans and 9 Bewick's Swans. Little Gulls increased to 125. Other good birds were a Hen Harrier, a Woodcock, a Swallow, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Snow Buntings, a Lapland Bunting, 3 Corn Buntings, a Slavonian Grebe and 9 White-fronted Geese.
November 17th: 15 Little Gulls flew south. Wildfowl included a Pale-bellied Brent Goose, 703 Pink-footed Geese, 24 White-fronted Geese and a Velvet Scoter. Golden Plovers numbered 1385. A Hawfinch, 15 Snow Buntings, 2 Lapland Buntings and a Great Skua added variety.
November 16th: Good wildfowl were 975 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Barnacle Geese, 4 Bean Geese, 21 White-fronted Geese, and 7 Whooper Swans and 5 Bewick's Swans south. The best of the rest were 132 Kittiwakes, a Spoonbill and a Purple Sandpiper.
November 15th: A influx of wildfowl included 392 Pink-footed Geese, 34 White-fronted Geese, 20 Bean Geese, 2 Barnacle Geese and 2 Egyptian Geese. Offshore were a Great Skua, 50 Kittiwakes, a Commic Tern and 3 Little Auks. 5 Waxwings headed south. 2500 Woodpigeons, 3 Woodcocks, a Black Redstart and 5 Snow Buntings were notable.
November 14th: 1930 Woodpigeons and 35 Pink-footed Geese flew south. Around were a Hen Harrier, 46 Goldcrests, a Siberian Chiffchaff, 62 Robins, a Spoonbill and 3 White-fronted Geese.
November 13th: Good wilfowl included 387 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Whooper Swans south, and 43 White-fronted Geese around. Also of interest were a Snow Bunting, 7 Corn Buntings, a Siberian Chiffchaff and a Purple Sandpiper.
November 12th: 6 Goosanders south, 8 Whooper Swans, 484 Pink-footed Geese and 4 White-fronted Geese were the best wildfowl. A Long-eared Owl was trapped. 2 Waxwings and a Green Woodpecker were of interest.
November 11th: Cormorants peaked at 149. 384 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Chiffchaffs were the only other notable birds.
Early November 2011
November 10th: Notable new birds were 9 Waxwings, a Woodcock and a Purple Sandpiper. Goldcrests numbered 48, while 4 Chiffchaffs and 3 Blackcaps lingered. Also around were 9 Whooper Swans, a Hen Harrier and a Woodcock. 640 Pink-footed Geese went northwest.
November 9th: Southward flew 30 Pink-footed Geese and a Crossbill. Good new birds included 2 Slavonian Grebes, while a Hen Harrier, a Firecrest, a Spoonbill and a Snow Bunting provided variety.
November 8th: Thrushes remained prominent, with 2400 Blackbirds, 466 Fieldfares and 525 Redwings still around. 115 Robins, 3 Snow Buntings, a Woodcock, 4 Chiffchaffs, 6 Blackcaps and 26 Pink-footed Geese west were of note.
November 7th: A big arrival of thrushes, including 5000 Blackbirds, 310 Fieldfares and 563 Redwings. Other good birds were a Kingfisher, a Shorelark, 2 Chiffchaffs, 5 Blackcaps, a Black Redstart and a Snow Bunting.
November 6th: An excellent day. Wildfowl included 5 Whooper Swans south, 3 Bewick's Swans south, a Black Swan, 641 Pink-footed Geese, 410 Brent Geese, 3 Scaup north and a Velvet Scoter. Seabirds were represented by 26 Red-throated Divers, 145 Gannets, 33 Little Gulls north, 106 Kittiwakes north, a Little Auk north, a Black-throated Diver south and 2 Pomarine Skuas north. The best of the rest were a Hen Harrier, 2 Chiffchaffs, a Black Redstart, a Twite south, 8 Crossbills, 8 Snow Buntings, 2 Corn Buntings, a Jay and a Purple Sandpiper.
November 5th: On the move were 34 Whooper Swans and 2290 Pink-footed Geese south, and 3 Great Skuas north. A Great Grey Shrike, 2 Woodcocks, 14 Little Gulls, 43 Goldcrests, 2 Twites, 2 Snow Buntings and a Spoonbill were around.
November 4th: South flew 12 Brent Geese, 10 Gannets, 2 Great Skuas, 27 Little Gulls and a Pomarine Skua, and east 142 Pink-footed Geese, while 65 Lapwings came in off the sea. A Shorelark and a Spoonbill were of note.
November 3rd: A Crossbill, a Snow Bunting and 435 Brent Geese were around. 57 Pink-footed Geese flew west, and 890 Woodpigeons and 3 Swallows south.
November 2nd: The best birds were 26 Pink-footed Geese south and the lingering Spoonbill.
November 1st: Moving birds included 13 Whooper Swans, 8 Pink-footed Geese, a Little Gull, a Great Skua, 135 Kittiwakes, 248 Skylarks, a Shorelark, a Swallow and a Lapland Bunting south. A Common Crane, a Hen Harrier, a Blackcap and a Spoonbill were around.
November 9th: Southward flew 30 Pink-footed Geese and a Crossbill. Good new birds included 2 Slavonian Grebes, while a Hen Harrier, a Firecrest, a Spoonbill and a Snow Bunting provided variety.
November 8th: Thrushes remained prominent, with 2400 Blackbirds, 466 Fieldfares and 525 Redwings still around. 115 Robins, 3 Snow Buntings, a Woodcock, 4 Chiffchaffs, 6 Blackcaps and 26 Pink-footed Geese west were of note.
November 7th: A big arrival of thrushes, including 5000 Blackbirds, 310 Fieldfares and 563 Redwings. Other good birds were a Kingfisher, a Shorelark, 2 Chiffchaffs, 5 Blackcaps, a Black Redstart and a Snow Bunting.
November 6th: An excellent day. Wildfowl included 5 Whooper Swans south, 3 Bewick's Swans south, a Black Swan, 641 Pink-footed Geese, 410 Brent Geese, 3 Scaup north and a Velvet Scoter. Seabirds were represented by 26 Red-throated Divers, 145 Gannets, 33 Little Gulls north, 106 Kittiwakes north, a Little Auk north, a Black-throated Diver south and 2 Pomarine Skuas north. The best of the rest were a Hen Harrier, 2 Chiffchaffs, a Black Redstart, a Twite south, 8 Crossbills, 8 Snow Buntings, 2 Corn Buntings, a Jay and a Purple Sandpiper.
November 5th: On the move were 34 Whooper Swans and 2290 Pink-footed Geese south, and 3 Great Skuas north. A Great Grey Shrike, 2 Woodcocks, 14 Little Gulls, 43 Goldcrests, 2 Twites, 2 Snow Buntings and a Spoonbill were around.
November 4th: South flew 12 Brent Geese, 10 Gannets, 2 Great Skuas, 27 Little Gulls and a Pomarine Skua, and east 142 Pink-footed Geese, while 65 Lapwings came in off the sea. A Shorelark and a Spoonbill were of note.
November 3rd: A Crossbill, a Snow Bunting and 435 Brent Geese were around. 57 Pink-footed Geese flew west, and 890 Woodpigeons and 3 Swallows south.
November 2nd: The best birds were 26 Pink-footed Geese south and the lingering Spoonbill.
November 1st: Moving birds included 13 Whooper Swans, 8 Pink-footed Geese, a Little Gull, a Great Skua, 135 Kittiwakes, 248 Skylarks, a Shorelark, a Swallow and a Lapland Bunting south. A Common Crane, a Hen Harrier, a Blackcap and a Spoonbill were around.
Monday, 30 April 2012
Late October 2011
October 31st: Flying southward were 23
Pink-footed Geese, 84 Gannets and 24 Kittiwakes. The Spoonbill and a Kingfisher
were notable.
October 30th: 5 Bullfinches were
interesting. A Woodcock, a Hen Harrier and the Spoonbill were around. South
went 34 Whooper Swans, 68 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Great Skuas and 650 Woodpigeons.
October 29th: Movers included 17
Pink-footed Geese east and a Great Skua south. 2 Black Redstarts, a Crossbill
and a Rough-legged Buzzard were the best of the rest. The Spoonbill was still
present.
October 28th: More movement. South flew
3 Whooper Swans, 484 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Little Gulls, 2250 Woodpigeons and a
Lapland Bunting. Variety was provided by 2 Goosanders, a Shag (not common
here), 34 Gannets, a Firecrest trapped and the Spoonbill.
October 27th: The Black Swan
reappeared, and the Spoonbill lingered. 2 Crossbills and a Firecrest were other
notables.
October 26th: The
Spoonbill, 2 Hen Harriers and a Yellow-browed Warbler were still around. A
Rough-legged Buzzard and a Crossbill went south. 50 Goldcrests were prominent.
October 25th: An even better day. More winter thrushes were around and more finches flew south, including 6 Crossbills. 150 Pink-footed Geese east and 402 Brent Geese were the best wildfowl. 3 Hen Harriers, a Woodcock, a Spoonbill and a Woodlark were around. A Pallas's Warbler was found near the Heligoland trap. Other good birds were a Firecrest trapped and 2 Yellow-browed Warblers.
October 24th: An improvement. A juvenile Sabine's Gull appeared at
the Seacroft end, and also offshore were 275 Gannets and 3 Great Skuas. A
Goldeneye and a Wheatear were the best of the rest.October 25th: An even better day. More winter thrushes were around and more finches flew south, including 6 Crossbills. 150 Pink-footed Geese east and 402 Brent Geese were the best wildfowl. 3 Hen Harriers, a Woodcock, a Spoonbill and a Woodlark were around. A Pallas's Warbler was found near the Heligoland trap. Other good birds were a Firecrest trapped and 2 Yellow-browed Warblers.
October 23rd: The Black Swan reappeared on Jackson's Marsh but
otherwise low numbers predominated.
October 22nd: A few finches went south but the only other notable
new bird was a Kingfisher.
October 21st: The
best birds were 19 Whooper Swans, 387 Gannets south, 3 Peregrines and 2 Bearded
Tits.Mid October 2012
October 20th: A Black Swan on Tennyson Sands was a curiosity. Other good
birds were 2 Jack Snipes, a Hen Harrier, 54 Whooper Swans and 2 Crossbills.
Southward movement included 412 Skylarks and 486 Goldfinches.
October 19th: Hen Harrier numbers increased to 2, and a Goosander, 2 Pomarine Skuas and a Yellow-browed Warbler provided variety. 65 Whooper Swans and 670 Pink-footed Geese flew south.
October 18th: Further southward movement included 2870 Woodpigeons, 930 Goldfinches and 3 Crossbills. Other good birds were a Jay, 23 Whooper Swans and a Hen Harrier.
October 17th: Wildfowl included 18 Whooper Swans, 176 Pink-footed Geese and a Pale-bellied Brent Goose. South went 200 Gannets, a Little Auk, 2400 Woodpigeons, 890 Goldfinches and a Lapland Bunting. A Hen Harrier and 29 Crossbills added interest.
October 16th: Interesting birds ringed were a Cetti's Warbler netted at Aylmer Avenue and 7 Grey Partridges caught in the Heligoland trap. Southward movers included 425 Skylarks, 585 Goldfinches, 236 Skylarks and a Lapland Bunting. Other notable birds were 2 Peregrines, 250 Goldcrests, 8 Crossbills and 2 Yellow-browed Warblers.
October 15th: A bit quieter today. Pink-footed Geese numbered 338, and other noteable birds were a Hen Harrier, a late Hobby south, 3 Great Skuas south, 160 Goldcrests, a Garden Warbler trapped, 8 Crossbills and a Yellow-browed Warbler.
October 14th: Numbers of Pink-footed Geese increased to 235, and of Brent Geese to 250. A Long-eared Owl was new in, and a Hen Harrier, a lateish trapped Reed Warbler, a Great Grey Shrike, 2 Yellow-browed Warblers, 4 Ring Ouzels, a Lapland Bunting and 18 Crossbills added variety. Goldcrests increased to 120 and winter thrushes were quite numerous.
October 13th: A lot of good new birds arrived. A Scaup, 4 Velvet Scoter, a Hen Harrier and 2 Woodcock added a wintery feel. Scarcer birds were represented by 3 Bean Geese south, a Woodlark, a Firecrest, a Little Owl (uncommon here), a Grey Shrike Spp (probably a Great Grey Shrike), 2 Yellow-browed Warblers and a Red-breasted Flycatcher (north of Aylmer Avenue). Movers included 17 Crossbills, 12 Whooper Swans and 60 Pink-footed Geese, while Brent Geese built up to 214.
October 12th: More winter thrushes appeared, with a Ring Ouzel to add variety. A Redstart was trapped. 30 Whooper Swans and 11 Pink-footed Geese were on the move. A Kingfisher and 5 more Crossbills south were of note.
October 11th: A good number and variety of finches were moving, including 37 Crossbills. 4 Whooper Swans went south and Goldcrests numbered 45.
October 19th: Hen Harrier numbers increased to 2, and a Goosander, 2 Pomarine Skuas and a Yellow-browed Warbler provided variety. 65 Whooper Swans and 670 Pink-footed Geese flew south.
October 18th: Further southward movement included 2870 Woodpigeons, 930 Goldfinches and 3 Crossbills. Other good birds were a Jay, 23 Whooper Swans and a Hen Harrier.
October 17th: Wildfowl included 18 Whooper Swans, 176 Pink-footed Geese and a Pale-bellied Brent Goose. South went 200 Gannets, a Little Auk, 2400 Woodpigeons, 890 Goldfinches and a Lapland Bunting. A Hen Harrier and 29 Crossbills added interest.
October 16th: Interesting birds ringed were a Cetti's Warbler netted at Aylmer Avenue and 7 Grey Partridges caught in the Heligoland trap. Southward movers included 425 Skylarks, 585 Goldfinches, 236 Skylarks and a Lapland Bunting. Other notable birds were 2 Peregrines, 250 Goldcrests, 8 Crossbills and 2 Yellow-browed Warblers.
October 15th: A bit quieter today. Pink-footed Geese numbered 338, and other noteable birds were a Hen Harrier, a late Hobby south, 3 Great Skuas south, 160 Goldcrests, a Garden Warbler trapped, 8 Crossbills and a Yellow-browed Warbler.
October 14th: Numbers of Pink-footed Geese increased to 235, and of Brent Geese to 250. A Long-eared Owl was new in, and a Hen Harrier, a lateish trapped Reed Warbler, a Great Grey Shrike, 2 Yellow-browed Warblers, 4 Ring Ouzels, a Lapland Bunting and 18 Crossbills added variety. Goldcrests increased to 120 and winter thrushes were quite numerous.
October 13th: A lot of good new birds arrived. A Scaup, 4 Velvet Scoter, a Hen Harrier and 2 Woodcock added a wintery feel. Scarcer birds were represented by 3 Bean Geese south, a Woodlark, a Firecrest, a Little Owl (uncommon here), a Grey Shrike Spp (probably a Great Grey Shrike), 2 Yellow-browed Warblers and a Red-breasted Flycatcher (north of Aylmer Avenue). Movers included 17 Crossbills, 12 Whooper Swans and 60 Pink-footed Geese, while Brent Geese built up to 214.
October 12th: More winter thrushes appeared, with a Ring Ouzel to add variety. A Redstart was trapped. 30 Whooper Swans and 11 Pink-footed Geese were on the move. A Kingfisher and 5 more Crossbills south were of note.
October 11th: A good number and variety of finches were moving, including 37 Crossbills. 4 Whooper Swans went south and Goldcrests numbered 45.
Early October 2011
October 10th: Generally lower numbers of most species. The Pectoral Sandpiper relocated to Jackson's Marsh. 2 Goosanders were around.
October 9th: Good wildfowl were 4 Whooper Swans, 20 Pink-footed Geese, 198 Brent Geese and a Goosander. A Red-necked Grebe went south. Goldcrests increased to 101. The Pectoral Sandpiper was relocated on the Mere.
October 8th: Fair movement of usual seabirds, with 9 Pomarine Skuas and a Black-throated Diver being the highlights. Good waders were 3 late Little Ringed Plovers, 3 Purple Sandpipers and a Jack Snipe. 113 Pink-footed Geese and 85 Goldcrests were prominent.
October 7th: A Black-throated Diver flew north, and 3 Crossills, a Snow Bunting and a Lapland Bunting south, while 175 Pink-footed Geese were on the move. Other good birds included 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 11 Great Crested Grebes, 7 Great Skuas, a late Willow Warbler, 2 Wheatears, a Purple Sandpiper and a Green Woodpecker. A juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper was found on the Mere.
October 6th: The only notable birds were a Sooty Shearwater, 370 Pink-footed Geese and 80 Gannets south.
October 5th: A first-winter Yellow-legged Gull and 51 Goldcrests were the best birds.
October 4th: Southward went 5 Great Skuas, 1200 House Martins and 6 Lapland Buntings. 5 Wheatears, a late Lesser Whitethroat, a Mediterranean Gull and 3 Pomarine Skuas added variety.
October 3rd: Offshore were 15 Arctic Skuas, while 2 Long-tailed Skuas and 2 Pomarine Skuas headed south. Other notables were 90 Goldcrests, a Hawfinch and a Mediterranean Gull.
October 2nd: 210 Pink-footed Geese were moving and 4 Crossbills went south. A late Whitethroat, a late Whinchat, a Wheatear and a Little Owl were interesting.
October 1st: Southward movers included 21 Arctic Skuas, a Long-tailed Skua, 18 Pink-footed Geese and 3 Crossbills. Goldcrests numbered 78. A Hawfinch and a Lapland Bunting were around.
October 9th: Good wildfowl were 4 Whooper Swans, 20 Pink-footed Geese, 198 Brent Geese and a Goosander. A Red-necked Grebe went south. Goldcrests increased to 101. The Pectoral Sandpiper was relocated on the Mere.
October 8th: Fair movement of usual seabirds, with 9 Pomarine Skuas and a Black-throated Diver being the highlights. Good waders were 3 late Little Ringed Plovers, 3 Purple Sandpipers and a Jack Snipe. 113 Pink-footed Geese and 85 Goldcrests were prominent.
October 7th: A Black-throated Diver flew north, and 3 Crossills, a Snow Bunting and a Lapland Bunting south, while 175 Pink-footed Geese were on the move. Other good birds included 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 11 Great Crested Grebes, 7 Great Skuas, a late Willow Warbler, 2 Wheatears, a Purple Sandpiper and a Green Woodpecker. A juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper was found on the Mere.
October 6th: The only notable birds were a Sooty Shearwater, 370 Pink-footed Geese and 80 Gannets south.
October 5th: A first-winter Yellow-legged Gull and 51 Goldcrests were the best birds.
October 4th: Southward went 5 Great Skuas, 1200 House Martins and 6 Lapland Buntings. 5 Wheatears, a late Lesser Whitethroat, a Mediterranean Gull and 3 Pomarine Skuas added variety.
October 3rd: Offshore were 15 Arctic Skuas, while 2 Long-tailed Skuas and 2 Pomarine Skuas headed south. Other notables were 90 Goldcrests, a Hawfinch and a Mediterranean Gull.
October 2nd: 210 Pink-footed Geese were moving and 4 Crossbills went south. A late Whitethroat, a late Whinchat, a Wheatear and a Little Owl were interesting.
October 1st: Southward movers included 21 Arctic Skuas, a Long-tailed Skua, 18 Pink-footed Geese and 3 Crossbills. Goldcrests numbered 78. A Hawfinch and a Lapland Bunting were around.
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