Garganey (drk) In small harbour adjacent to car park.
(Marc Suller)
Slavonian Grebe still this evening on F2
(per Dai)
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Thursday 31 March 2011
Radley 31st March
Port Meadow 31st March
6 Redshank
5 Oystercatcher
5 Dunlin
2 White Wagtail
1 Little Ringed Plover
50+ Sand Martins
6+ Swallows
2 House Martins
1 Nuthatch (a Meadow rarity)
Foster& Gnome
5 Oystercatcher
5 Dunlin
2 White Wagtail
1 Little Ringed Plover
50+ Sand Martins
6+ Swallows
2 House Martins
1 Nuthatch (a Meadow rarity)
Foster& Gnome
GoingBirding: 31st March
Otmoor: RSPB reserve
Garganey: m. Ashgrave.
2 Pintail
Peregrine
Gavin Paterson
Garganey: m. Ashgrave.
2 Pintail
Peregrine
Gavin Paterson
Cholsey am.
2 Peregrines, 1♂ and 1♀,
1 Willow Warbler singing early morning,
2 Blackcap
1 House Martin
c50 Fieldfare
c10 Redwing
1 Willow Warbler singing early morning,
2 Blackcap
1 House Martin
c50 Fieldfare
c10 Redwing
GoingBirding: 30th March
Radley GP
2 Green Sandpiper
2 Redshank
Red-crested Pochard: fem.
John Hillsdon
2 Green Sandpiper
2 Redshank
Red-crested Pochard: fem.
John Hillsdon
Rufous Turtle Dove 31st March
Rufous Turtle Dove (form orientalis)
still in the back garden of No:41 The Leys at 9:25a.m.
Access to No:41 on Saturday from 7:30a.m
No access on Sunday.
(per R.B.A)
still in the back garden of No:41 The Leys at 9:25a.m.
Access to No:41 on Saturday from 7:30a.m
No access on Sunday.
(per R.B.A)
Wednesday 30 March 2011
Stonesfield Common 30th March
Wheatear (am) then on adjacent crop field( pm)
Marsh Tit 2
Bullfinch 3
Reed Bunting male singing
Chiffchaff 3
Yellowhammer 6
Fieldfare 22
Blackcap male singing
23 Brambling Long Hanborough,some looking smart now(per Vicky)
Marsh Tit 2
Bullfinch 3
Reed Bunting male singing
Chiffchaff 3
Yellowhammer 6
Fieldfare 22
Blackcap male singing
23 Brambling Long Hanborough,some looking smart now(per Vicky)
Grimsbury 30/03/11
A Willow warbler singing this evening and a drake Tufted duck. The Tufted may not be that notable but it is the only duck species (other than Mallard) I have recorded there this year! House martins earlier in the day (Banburybirds yahoo group).
Port Meadow 30th March
9 Dunlin
9 Redshank
3 Oystercatcher
2 Black-tailed Godwit
3 Ruff
2 Little Ringed Plover
6-7 Swallow
5 Little Gulls
30+ sand martins
Foster& Gnome
9 Redshank
3 Oystercatcher
2 Black-tailed Godwit
3 Ruff
2 Little Ringed Plover
6-7 Swallow
5 Little Gulls
30+ sand martins
Foster& Gnome
Farmoor 30th March
Garganey still present at 14:00, also Slavonian Grebe.
c80 Sand Martin
10 Swallow and at least 1 House Martin.
2 Willow Warbler.
c80 Sand Martin
10 Swallow and at least 1 House Martin.
2 Willow Warbler.
Waxwings - Kidlington 30th March
5 Waxwings in Kidlington at 9:48a.m in the short stay car park
behind the Kidlington Centre.
behind the Kidlington Centre.
Rufous Turtle Dove 30th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) in back garden of
No:41 The Leys at 7:10a.m.
No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
-Still 9:06a.m in back garden of No:41 The Leys.
Further access on Saturday but not Sunday.
No:41 The Leys at 7:10a.m.
No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
-Still 9:06a.m in back garden of No:41 The Leys.
Further access on Saturday but not Sunday.
Tuesday 29 March 2011
Farmoor 29th March
Knot (on causeway)
+Little Gull
More at the fantastic new Farmoor site http://farmoorbirding.blogspot.com/
Slavonian Grebe
Garganey
Dunlin
3 Redshank
Shelduck (Flyover) (Sydney Penner)
+Little Gull
More at the fantastic new Farmoor site http://farmoorbirding.blogspot.com/
Slavonian Grebe
Garganey
Dunlin
3 Redshank
Shelduck (Flyover) (Sydney Penner)
Port Meadow 29th March
5 Little Gulls hunting flies over floods late afternoon
9 black-tailed godwit
8 redshank
8 dunlin
5 Ruff
4 little ringed plover
2 oystercatchers
(per Gnome & Richard Foster)
More details on Port Meadow Birding
9 black-tailed godwit
8 redshank
8 dunlin
5 Ruff
4 little ringed plover
2 oystercatchers
(per Gnome & Richard Foster)
More details on Port Meadow Birding
Cholsey
2 drake Mandarin Ducks on the Thames by Cholsey Marsh.
1 Swallow flying upriver near Bow Bridge and another at Lollingdon.
Blackcap singing at the marsh.
Chiffchaffs everywhere!
a flock of 38 Yellowhammer.
More @ http://cholseywildlife.blogspot.com/
1 Swallow flying upriver near Bow Bridge and another at Lollingdon.
Blackcap singing at the marsh.
Chiffchaffs everywhere!
a flock of 38 Yellowhammer.
More @ http://cholseywildlife.blogspot.com/
Waxwing 29th March
Single Waxwing in trees in front of
RM building 183 Milton Park
before flying off strongly.
(per Simin O'Sullivan Oxonbirds)
RM building 183 Milton Park
before flying off strongly.
(per Simin O'Sullivan Oxonbirds)
Otmoor A.M. 29th March.
9 Curlew
7 L.Egret
1F/Merlin
1 Garganey (M)
1 Grey Plover( Big Otmoor)
8 Dunlin
15+ Redshank
1 Kestrel
7 L.Egret
1F/Merlin
1 Garganey (M)
1 Grey Plover( Big Otmoor)
8 Dunlin
15+ Redshank
1 Kestrel
Earliest ever Hobby 28th March 08:11 BST
Stunning view of adult bird polishing my car bonnet, whilst flying NE towards Wittenham area. Beating my previous earliest by a few days (1st April, early 1990's, SE Wales).
GoingBirding: 29th March
Port Meadow
Dunlin
4 Ruff
6 Redshank
9 Black-tailed Godwit
Oystercatcher
2 Little Ringed Plover: I'm quite sure they weren't there when I arrived at 10:40, since I looked carefully for them. Not sure where they go when not on the floods.
Sydney Penner
Dunlin
4 Ruff
6 Redshank
9 Black-tailed Godwit
Oystercatcher
2 Little Ringed Plover: I'm quite sure they weren't there when I arrived at 10:40, since I looked carefully for them. Not sure where they go when not on the floods.
Sydney Penner
Rufous Turtle Dove 29th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis)
still at Chipping Norton in back garden of No:41 The Leys at 9:50a.m.
No access to 41 today, access tomorrow from 7:30a.m.
Do not park at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
still at Chipping Norton in back garden of No:41 The Leys at 9:50a.m.
No access to 41 today, access tomorrow from 7:30a.m.
Do not park at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
Port Meadow 29th March
Early morning brief visit:
2 willow warblers singing in hedge near Burgess Field gate
2 black-tailed godwit
5 ruff
several redshank
2 willow warblers singing in hedge near Burgess Field gate
2 black-tailed godwit
5 ruff
several redshank
Farmoor 29th March
Slavonian Grebe F2 8:30a.m
(per Dai)
- still present at 10:40a.m in the S/W corner of F2 +Garganey
(per Dai)
- still present at 10:40a.m in the S/W corner of F2 +Garganey
GoingBirding: 29th March
Wallingford
Brambling: f. Garden visitor.
2 Long-tailed Tit: ?. Garden visitors.
2 Goldfinch: ?. Garden visitors.
David Lovegrove
Brambling: f. Garden visitor.
2 Long-tailed Tit: ?. Garden visitors.
2 Goldfinch: ?. Garden visitors.
David Lovegrove
Monday 28 March 2011
GoingBirding: 28th March
Port Meadow
8 Redshank
8 Dunlin
5 Ruff
4 Oystercatcher
3 Little Ringed Plover
2 Black-tailed Godwit
Adam Hartley
8 Redshank
8 Dunlin
5 Ruff
4 Oystercatcher
3 Little Ringed Plover
2 Black-tailed Godwit
Adam Hartley
Otmoor.A.M. 28th March.
1 f/merlin 1 l.r. plover 1 m/ garganey chiffchaffs 1 willow warbler 9 curlew 1 dunlin
Sunday 27 March 2011
GoingBirding: 27th March
Oxey Mead
Goosander: fem.
Barnacle Goose: With Canada Geese - presumably feral.
James Grundy
Goosander: fem.
Barnacle Goose: With Canada Geese - presumably feral.
James Grundy
GoingBirding: 27th March
Otmoor Sunday
4 Whimbrel
9 Curlew
1 LRP
4 Oystercatchers
1 Wheatear ( Noke farm fence )
1 Willow warbler
2 Merlin male and female
1 Raven
1 Garganey
14 Sand Martins
+ usual ducks Lapwings, Redshanks, Goldies ( eighty) and Lapwings
GoingBirding: 27th March
Henley Road GPs
Goosander: rh.
2 Little Ringed Plover
Shelduck
Marek Walford
Goosander: rh.
2 Little Ringed Plover
Shelduck
Marek Walford
Radley
2 garganey
1 white wagtail
3 green sandpipers
4 redshank
30 lapwing
3 shoveler
21 teal
11 gadwall
(per Ewan)
1 white wagtail
3 green sandpipers
4 redshank
30 lapwing
3 shoveler
21 teal
11 gadwall
(per Ewan)
Saturday 26 March 2011
Henley rd and Sonning Eye G.P.s
26th March
3 goosander
9 goldeneye
Pair little.r.plover
2 redshank
1 swallow
1 shelduck
Hugh Netley
3 goosander
9 goldeneye
Pair little.r.plover
2 redshank
1 swallow
1 shelduck
Hugh Netley
Willow tits
I can happily confirm there is still a pair of Willow tits at Grimsbury reservoir. They were in the Willows near the entrance mid morning today and the male was calling and singing away.
Gareth
Gareth
GoingBirding: 26th March
Grimsbury Reservoir
White Wagtail: reported to me this by a friend leaving when I got there.
Gareth Blockley
White Wagtail: reported to me this by a friend leaving when I got there.
Gareth Blockley
GoingBirding: 26th March
Farmoor Reservoir
4 Swallow: group of four through and another 1 later with sand martins.
55 Sand Martin: roughly 55 late afternoon. another group of around 30 through earlier may have been same birds again.
Gareth Blockley
4 Swallow: group of four through and another 1 later with sand martins.
55 Sand Martin: roughly 55 late afternoon. another group of around 30 through earlier may have been same birds again.
Gareth Blockley
GoingBirding: 26th March
Otmoor: various
35 Golden Plover: roughly. very distant.
OTHER SPECIES: Grass snake.
Gareth Blockley
35 Golden Plover: roughly. very distant.
OTHER SPECIES: Grass snake.
Gareth Blockley
GoingBirding: 26th March
Otmoor: various
Willow Warbler: m. singing. 2 reported.
Garganey: m.
2 Little Ringed Plover
5 Little Egret
Curlew: at least 1 calling.
7 Redshank: at least.
2 Oystercatcher
4 Pintail
Gareth Blockley
Willow Warbler: m. singing. 2 reported.
Garganey: m.
2 Little Ringed Plover
5 Little Egret
Curlew: at least 1 calling.
7 Redshank: at least.
2 Oystercatcher
4 Pintail
Gareth Blockley
GoingBirding: 26th March
Grimsbury Reservoir
Swallow
6 Sand Martin
6 Chiffchaff: at least.
Gareth Blockley
Swallow
6 Sand Martin
6 Chiffchaff: at least.
Gareth Blockley
North Oxon 26 March
Balscote Quarry
Sand Martin 18
Green Sand 1
Teal 2
Great Rollright
Brambling 1
Marsh Tit 2
Chiffchaff 3
Fieldfare 1
Sand Martin 18
Green Sand 1
Teal 2
Great Rollright
Brambling 1
Marsh Tit 2
Chiffchaff 3
Fieldfare 1
GoingBirding: 26th March
Farmoor Reservoir: Farmoor I
Garganey: male. On F1 very close to causeway.
8 Little Gull
Mari Esashi
Garganey: male. On F1 very close to causeway.
8 Little Gull
Mari Esashi
Also at Rushy
2 Oystercatchers (flew in to island on main lake at 1430)
1 Common Sandpiper, on small pool to W of road
Steve
1 Common Sandpiper, on small pool to W of road
Steve
Rushy Common and Radley 26th March
Drake American Wigeon at Rushy Common still, among c150 Eurasian Wigeon on far side of main lake (NE of road).
In addition to today's other sightings at Radley, 2 ad Little Gulls (Thrupp Lake), 3 Redshank (small ash pit), Marsh Tit.
In addition to today's other sightings at Radley, 2 ad Little Gulls (Thrupp Lake), 3 Redshank (small ash pit), Marsh Tit.
Standlake, 26th March
Grey Plover 1, pit 60
LR Plover 2
Curlew 2
Redshank 2
Little Egret 1
Teal 30
Mandarin 1m, pit 27
Egyptian Goose 1, pit 38
Sand Martin 1
LR Plover 2
Curlew 2
Redshank 2
Little Egret 1
Teal 30
Mandarin 1m, pit 27
Egyptian Goose 1, pit 38
Sand Martin 1
GoingBirding: 26th March
Port Meadow
6 Redshank
5 Ruff
4 Dunlin
2 Sand Martin
Port Meadow: Burgess Field Nature Park
3 Chiffchaff: 3+.
Adam Hartley
6 Redshank
5 Ruff
4 Dunlin
2 Sand Martin
Port Meadow: Burgess Field Nature Park
3 Chiffchaff: 3+.
Adam Hartley
GoingBirding: 26th March
Farmoor Reservoir: Causeway
Garganey: Close to Causeway on F2.
Mike Flemming
Garganey: Close to Causeway on F2.
Mike Flemming
Radley Lakes Sat 26th March (am)
Thrupp Lake
1 Oystercatcher
1 Red-crested pochard (f)
1 Goldeneye (f)
17 Waxwing (flew south)
Lake G
1 Little ringed plover
2 Oystercatcher
1 Green sandpiper
21 Lapwing
Other
1 Raven
7 Chiffchaff
9 Reed bunting
1 Oystercatcher
1 Red-crested pochard (f)
1 Goldeneye (f)
17 Waxwing (flew south)
Lake G
1 Little ringed plover
2 Oystercatcher
1 Green sandpiper
21 Lapwing
Other
1 Raven
7 Chiffchaff
9 Reed bunting
Friday 25 March 2011
Sedge Warbler 25th March
Sedge Warbler c1.5mls South of Abingdon along river Thames.
(per Phil Barnett)
(per Phil Barnett)
GoingBirding: 25th March
Cholsey: Cholsey Marsh Nature Reserve
2 Lesser Redpoll
Peregrine
Paul Chandler
2 Lesser Redpoll
Peregrine
Paul Chandler
Farmoor 25 March
A quick visit in the beautiful spring weather this afternoon. There was a wonderful mix of winter and migrant species.
At least 4 Gadwall
5 Goldeneye (1m)
The drake Garganey showing close in shore on F1
The transitional plumage Slavonian Grebe on the western side of F2
The adult Little Gull lurking amongst the Bh Gulls on F1.
Great views of a male Great Spotted Woodpecker in the woods to the S of F2.
photo (c) B.B
At least 4 Gadwall
5 Goldeneye (1m)
The drake Garganey showing close in shore on F1
The transitional plumage Slavonian Grebe on the western side of F2
The adult Little Gull lurking amongst the Bh Gulls on F1.
Great views of a male Great Spotted Woodpecker in the woods to the S of F2.
photo (c) B.B
GoingBirding: 25th March
Port Meadow
5 Ruff
7 Dunlin
Oystercatcher
6 Redshank
Little Ringed Plover
Sydney Penner
5 Ruff
7 Dunlin
Oystercatcher
6 Redshank
Little Ringed Plover
Sydney Penner
Waxwings 25th March
Headington
22 Waxwings Franklin Road near Rye St Antony School entrance.
Jeremy Dexter
22 Waxwings Franklin Road near Rye St Antony School entrance.
Jeremy Dexter
GoingBirding: 25th March
Otmoor: RSPB reserve
Garganey m. Ashgrave.
3 Ruff
5 Dunlin
Merlin
4 Pintail
Gavin Paterson
Garganey m. Ashgrave.
3 Ruff
5 Dunlin
Merlin
4 Pintail
Gavin Paterson
Thursday 24 March 2011
Farmoor 24th March
This drake Garganey was a surprise this morning feeding in amongst the gulls in the middle of F.1. Still present this evening.
The long staying adult Little Gull all day in it's favourite section of F.2. just off the causeway.
Second summer Mediterranean Gull. This bird has been around for the last few days, along with a First winter, but the passage of adults has been very poor this year.
The long staying adult Little Gull all day in it's favourite section of F.2. just off the causeway.
Second summer Mediterranean Gull. This bird has been around for the last few days, along with a First winter, but the passage of adults has been very poor this year.
Also today:
3 Ruff
3 Oystercatcher
2 Rock Pipits
Radley 24th March 5:30-6:30 p.m
Red Crested Pochard (f)
Goldeneye (f)
5 Redshank
1 Green Sand
18 Sand Martin
Goldeneye (f)
5 Redshank
1 Green Sand
18 Sand Martin
American Wigeon 23rd March
Rushy Common
American Wigeon (dk) On pit to the right of the bridleway.
2 Redshank
Paul Boult
American Wigeon (dk) On pit to the right of the bridleway.
2 Redshank
Paul Boult
Port Meadow 24th March
Otmoor Thursday morning
Oddington side:
7 Curlew
12 Chiffchaffs
9 Wrens
Beckley side:
2 Blackwits
4 Oystercatchers
1 Garganey
8 Little Egrets
9 Dunlin
3 Ruff
100+ Golden Plover
Wheatear ( per Martin Randall )
usual Lapwings and Redshanks
* working party on Tuesday heard Cettis calling on Maltpit.
Bark
GoingBirding: 23rd March
Wallingford
14 Yellowhammer: m + f. Feeding on the seed scatter in my back garden.
David Lovegrove
14 Yellowhammer: m + f. Feeding on the seed scatter in my back garden.
David Lovegrove
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Otmoor 23rd March P.M
Somerton Curlews
Three Curlews displaying and calling between the canal and the Cherwell slightly north of Somerton around 1pm
Bark
Otmoor.A.M. 23rd March.
15 curlew
1 f/merlin
7 l. egret
3 ruff
12+ redshank
3 oystercatcher
c.10 dunlin
c.120 golden plover
1 water rail
1 f/merlin
7 l. egret
3 ruff
12+ redshank
3 oystercatcher
c.10 dunlin
c.120 golden plover
1 water rail
Port Meadow 23rd March
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Port Meadow 22nd March P.M
Garganey (male). This morning's bird still there: gorgeous bird in breeding plumage. Active: feeding around north end of flood, showing very well from Burgess Field gate.
5 Ruff: One individual with a strikingly pale head: presumably coming into breeding plumage.
(Steve Goddard)
Also:
6 little ringed plover
3 dunlin
2 oystercatcher
(Gnome & Richard Foster)
+ Greenshank (RBA)
Some video footage of it dabbling away on the floods.
Photos and more details at Port Meadow Birding
5 Ruff: One individual with a strikingly pale head: presumably coming into breeding plumage.
(Steve Goddard)
Also:
6 little ringed plover
3 dunlin
2 oystercatcher
(Gnome & Richard Foster)
+ Greenshank (RBA)
Some video footage of it dabbling away on the floods.
Photos and more details at Port Meadow Birding
Waxwing 22nd March
A single bird seen sat in a tree calling at 1.30p.m in Lambourn Road,Rose Hill, before
flying off 5 minutes later.
flying off 5 minutes later.
Rofous Turtle Dove 22nd March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) briefly in trees behind odd numbered houses
at The Leys from yellow shrubs on Cross Leys at 6.55a.m.
Please keep away from nos. 39 & 54.
No parking at the Leys.
(per R.B.A)
at The Leys from yellow shrubs on Cross Leys at 6.55a.m.
Please keep away from nos. 39 & 54.
No parking at the Leys.
(per R.B.A)
GoingBirding: 22nd March
Otmoor: RSPB reserve
8 Little Egret
Tree Sparrow: Near the feeders.
3 Ruff
Raven
Gavin Paterson
8 Little Egret
Tree Sparrow: Near the feeders.
3 Ruff
Raven
Gavin Paterson
Monday 21 March 2011
GoingBirding: 21st March
Farmoor Reservoir: Farmoor II
Mediterranean Gull: 1w. This was found by another birder, who very kindly pointed it out to me!.
Steve Goddard
Mediterranean Gull: 1w. This was found by another birder, who very kindly pointed it out to me!.
Steve Goddard
American Wigeon 21st March
American Wigeon (dk) still near Rushy Common 5:45p.m 200yds along bridleway
to view fishing pit on the right (per B.B)
to view fishing pit on the right (per B.B)
GoingBirding: 21st March
Shotover.A.M.21st March.
5 mistle thrush
8 wren
4 treecreeper
2 g.s.woodpecker
5 green woodpecker
2 red kite
2 buzzard
1 raven
3 brambling
8 wren
4 treecreeper
2 g.s.woodpecker
5 green woodpecker
2 red kite
2 buzzard
1 raven
3 brambling
Sunday 20 March 2011
Otmoor pictures 19th March
Chiffchaff on the Bridleway
Buzzard dogfight over Big Otmoor
Merlin on a frosty Greenaways
Treecreeper on the Bridleway
All photos (c) Nigel Forrow
GoingBirding: 20th March
20th March
Banbury
Peregrine: Flew over south.
20th March
Balscote: Balscote Quarry
Red Kite: Flew over high north east (not so common up here!).
Grimsbury Reservoir
Brambling: Heard flying over. Probable heard this morning but wasn't sure, hearing again clinched it.
Gareth Blockley
Banbury
Peregrine: Flew over south.
20th March
Balscote: Balscote Quarry
Red Kite: Flew over high north east (not so common up here!).
Grimsbury Reservoir
Brambling: Heard flying over. Probable heard this morning but wasn't sure, hearing again clinched it.
Gareth Blockley
GoingBirding: 20th March
20th March
Port Meadow
3 Dunlin
8 Redshank
20th March
Oxey Mead
2 Green Sandpiper
6 Goosander: 2 male, 4 fem.
James Grundy
Port Meadow
3 Dunlin
8 Redshank
20th March
Oxey Mead
2 Green Sandpiper
6 Goosander: 2 male, 4 fem.
James Grundy
Port Meadow 20th March
Port Meadow
Dunlin
2 Little Ringed Plover
11 Redshank
Sydney Penner
Port Meadow
3 Dunlin
8 Redshank
20th March
Oxey Mead
2 Green Sandpiper
James Grundy
Dunlin
2 Little Ringed Plover
11 Redshank
Sydney Penner
Port Meadow
3 Dunlin
8 Redshank
20th March
Oxey Mead
2 Green Sandpiper
James Grundy
Radley Lakes Sun 20th Mar (pm)
American Wigeon 20th March
American Wigeon (dk) still near Rushy Common at 10:55a.m
Follow bridleway south for 200yds to view fishing pit to right.
(per R.B.A)
Follow bridleway south for 200yds to view fishing pit to right.
(per R.B.A)
Possibility of White tailed eagle
With the ideal raptor soaring conditions yesterday that led to the Rough legged buzzard leaving it turns out the Hampshire White tailed Eagle left late morning high north too. If it flew directly north it probably went into Oxfordshire airspace. It may have even ended up in Oxfordshire somewhere.... ;-)
Grimsbury Res 20/03/11
2 Blackcaps this morning, singing but only quietly. 4 Chiffchaffs singing now and Green woodpecker yaffling away regularly. 1 Siskin around at least flew over south and (very) minor movement of a few Meadow pipits and Skylark going north west.
No sign of any Willow tits since a report of two on the OOS news website on 31/01/11 (SHG). I fear they may have gone but if I sight any I will report it. Likewise if anyone ever pays a visit and gets a sighting please let me know. Thanks, Gareth
No sign of any Willow tits since a report of two on the OOS news website on 31/01/11 (SHG). I fear they may have gone but if I sight any I will report it. Likewise if anyone ever pays a visit and gets a sighting please let me know. Thanks, Gareth
Rufous Turtle Dove 20th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) in back garden of No: 41 The Leys 7:30a.m
(per R.B.A)
-No further sign by 12:04p.m.No further access to No:41 The Leys today,
next access to 41 will be next Sunday from 7:30a.m.
(per R.B.A)
-No further sign by 12:04p.m.No further access to No:41 The Leys today,
next access to 41 will be next Sunday from 7:30a.m.
Saturday 19 March 2011
Rough legged Buzzard
I arrived early afternoon to receive news that the bird had thermalled high and flown north c. 10:30. It was however reported flying along Fair mile again at 15:15 (RBA) so may still be around.
Pleasant walk in the sun either way with Blackcap singing in hedge by the wood store next to start of path off A417, a couple of Chiffchaffs and a Brimstone and a Comma.
Pleasant walk in the sun either way with Blackcap singing in hedge by the wood store next to start of path off A417, a couple of Chiffchaffs and a Brimstone and a Comma.
American Wigeon 19th March
American Wigeon (dk) still near Rushy Common on 1st fishing pit to the right of the
bridleway at 1:30p.m.
(per The Wickster)
bridleway at 1:30p.m.
(per The Wickster)
Farmoor 19th March
2 Little Gull (both ad) mid morning.
(per R.B.A)
2 Rock Pipit
40+Sand Martin
(per R.B.A)
2 Rock Pipit
40+Sand Martin
Farmoor Reservoir: Farmoor I
13 Goldeneye: 3 male 10 fem.
Farmoor Reservoir: Pinkhill
Barn Owl
Mari Esashi
13 Goldeneye: 3 male 10 fem.
Farmoor Reservoir: Pinkhill
Barn Owl
Mari Esashi
GoingBirding: 19th March
Fair Mile
Grey Partridge: calling at 9am.
Rough-legged Buzzard: soaring at 9.30 with 3 Common Buzzards.
3 Corn Bunting: 3+ birds singing at 9am.
Jonathan Mercer
Grey Partridge: calling at 9am.
Rough-legged Buzzard: soaring at 9.30 with 3 Common Buzzards.
3 Corn Bunting: 3+ birds singing at 9am.
Jonathan Mercer
GoingBirding: 19th March
Port Meadow
4 Dunlin
10 Redshank
Pintail
2 Little Ringed Plover
Sydney Penner
4 Dunlin
10 Redshank
Pintail
2 Little Ringed Plover
Sydney Penner
Radley Lakes Sat 19th March
Thrupp Lake
2 Oystercatcher
4 Pochard
18 Shoveler
4 Gadwall
1 Black swan (reported earlier)
Lake G
1 Redshank
2 Green sandpiper
8 Lapwing
10 Shoveler
Plus
7 Chiffchaff
5 Reed bunting
1 Treecreeper
2 Oystercatcher
4 Pochard
18 Shoveler
4 Gadwall
1 Black swan (reported earlier)
Lake G
1 Redshank
2 Green sandpiper
8 Lapwing
10 Shoveler
Plus
7 Chiffchaff
5 Reed bunting
1 Treecreeper
Rough-legged Buzzard 19th March
Rough-legged Buzzard (juv) again on the Cholsey Downs at 8:45a.m.
(per Dai Johns & B.B)
-Still present mid to late morning and showing well.
Ranging from the Fairmile to Uphill Wood.
-Wheatear at Cholsey Lollongdon Hill.
(per Dai Johns & B.B)
-Still present mid to late morning and showing well.
Ranging from the Fairmile to Uphill Wood.
-Wheatear at Cholsey Lollongdon Hill.
Rufous Turtle Dove 19th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) in the back garden on No:41 The Leys at 7:36a.m.
Access to #41 today and tomorrow from7:30a.m.
Please keep away from No: 39 &54.
No parking at The Leys
(per R.B.A)
Access to #41 today and tomorrow from7:30a.m.
Please keep away from No: 39 &54.
No parking at The Leys
(per R.B.A)
Friday 18 March 2011
GoingBirding: 18th March
Water Eaton
2 Tree Sparrow: At least two: singing, so possible breeding?. SP516119.
Steve Goddard
2 Tree Sparrow: At least two: singing, so possible breeding?. SP516119.
Steve Goddard
Rough-legged Buzzard 18th March
No Sign of juv Rough-legged Buzzard Cholsey Downs 3p.m-4:50p.m but
Ring Ouzel (male)
(per R.B.A)
Ring Ouzel (male)
(per R.B.A)
GoingBirding: 18th March
Port Meadow
4 Little Ringed Plover
10 Redshank
2 Dunlin
2 Pintail: 1m 1f.
3 Gadwall: 2m 1f.
Adam Hartley
4 Little Ringed Plover
10 Redshank
2 Dunlin
2 Pintail: 1m 1f.
3 Gadwall: 2m 1f.
Adam Hartley
Rufous Turtle Dove 18th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) in the back garden of No:41
The Leys this morning. Access tomorrow and Sunday to No:41.
No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
The Leys this morning. Access tomorrow and Sunday to No:41.
No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
Waxwings 18th March
Dave Doherty has found 27 Waxwings in Witney on Mill Street near the junction
with Jacobs close this morning.
(per Oz Oxonbirds)
with Jacobs close this morning.
(per Oz Oxonbirds)
Franklin road, Oxford
30 Waxwing 7 hanging around on the berry tree just by the entrance of Rye St Antony at around 8am, number went up to 20 by 9am and at 4pm 30 over the school to SW. SP536071.
(per Mari Esashi)
30 Waxwing 7 hanging around on the berry tree just by the entrance of Rye St Antony at around 8am, number went up to 20 by 9am and at 4pm 30 over the school to SW. SP536071.
(per Mari Esashi)
Thursday 17 March 2011
Rough-legged Buzzard 17th March
Otmoor 17th March
Treecreeper near feeders
Yellowhammer below feeders
Numerous Reed Buntings - all male except 1
8 Little Egrets on lagoons near new hide
3 Herons near new hide
Approx 5-6 Barnacle geese flying over reedbeds and by new hide later
1 Gt Crested Grebe - 2nd hide
(per John Lloyd Oxonbirds)
Yellowhammer below feeders
Numerous Reed Buntings - all male except 1
8 Little Egrets on lagoons near new hide
3 Herons near new hide
Approx 5-6 Barnacle geese flying over reedbeds and by new hide later
1 Gt Crested Grebe - 2nd hide
(per John Lloyd Oxonbirds)
Rufous Turtle Dove 17th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still this morning in the back garden
of No:41 The Leys. Next access on Saturday & Sunday.
(per R.B.A)
of No:41 The Leys. Next access on Saturday & Sunday.
(per R.B.A)
Colour-ringed Waxwing Report
Colours: LRB Ring NW49487
Date Location Age/sex Obs Dist dir Notes
27/11/10 Aberdeen 4f LC/RD/JL/EW
21/12/10 Taunton 4f Hyrax 685km SSW Resighting
03/03/11 Bayswater Rd, Oxford 4f Peter Barker 152km NE Resighting.
05/03/11 Bayswater Rd, Oxford 4f Jason Coppock 0km Resighting.
Above is the ringing report for a colour-ringed waxwing seen in Oxon by Peter Barker and Jason Coppock. Photo below:
Following an exceptional number of resightings along the south coast earlier in the winter we wondered if the birds would then head across the channel into France . Your resighting, like a few others (see attached map) suggest that most of the birds have turned east and west and back north rather than make another hazardous sea crossing. Unfortunately sightings have reduced greatly as people have seen the bird, got the photo and moved on to other things so I am very pleased to hear from you about this bird.
Raymond Duncan on behalf of Grampian Ringing group.
Wednesday 16 March 2011
GoingBirding: 15th March
Rough-legged Buzzard, Cholsey Downs. 16th March
The Rough-legged Buzzard seen at 08:30 this morning at the start of the Fairmile (by the motor bike course and sheep field) on a fence post along with a Common Buzzard. Flew NNW but lost in the murk as visibility down to between 200 to 400m.
Sighted again at around 15:45 near the Fairway.
photo (c) R.Wyatt
Sighted again at around 15:45 near the Fairway.
photo (c) R.Wyatt
GoingBirding: 16th March
Port Meadow
Dunlin
12 Redshank
Oystercatcher: mobile over floods and Burgess Field 09:30-10:00.
David Fearn
Dunlin
12 Redshank
Oystercatcher: mobile over floods and Burgess Field 09:30-10:00.
David Fearn
Waxwings 16th March
c25 Waxwings Abingdon on Blacklands Way in Business park 9a.m though mobile.
(per Jean Burgess)
12 Waxwings feeding on berries opposite RM Education, 183 Milton Park,
Didcot at 1:30pm
(per Pete Roby Oxonbirds)
(per Jean Burgess)
12 Waxwings feeding on berries opposite RM Education, 183 Milton Park,
Didcot at 1:30pm
(per Pete Roby Oxonbirds)
Rufous Turtle Dove 16th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) in back garden of No:41 The Leys at 8:23a.m.
Access to 41 this morning with further access to #41 on Saturday & Sunday.
Please keep away from 39 & 54 The Leys.
No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
Access to 41 this morning with further access to #41 on Saturday & Sunday.
Please keep away from 39 & 54 The Leys.
No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
Tuesday 15 March 2011
GoingBirding: 15th March
Dorchester: Dorchester complex
4 Oystercatcher
3 Egyptian Goose
Redshank
Thomas Stevenson
4 Oystercatcher
3 Egyptian Goose
Redshank
Thomas Stevenson
Otmoor Long Meadow A.M.15th March.
Rufous Turtle Dove 15th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) in back garden of no:41 The Leys 9.20a.m
then flew off. Access to no:41 tomorrow from 7:30a.m.
(per R.B.A)
then flew off. Access to no:41 tomorrow from 7:30a.m.
(per R.B.A)
Monday 14 March 2011
More Otmoor pictures 12th March
Lapwing takes off from Big Otmoor
Golden Plover in flight over Big Otmoor
Golden Plover & two Dunlin in flight over Big Otmoor
Redshank record shot - Big Otmoor
Goldfinch - Roman Road
Brown Hare on the Bridleway (from 27th Feb)
All photos (c) Nigel Forrow
Willow & Marsh Tit March
American Wigeon 14th March
Rushy Common
American Wigeon (m) Same place as reported yesterday - on the first lake to the right of the bridle path.
2 Oystercatcher
Green Sandpiper
Richard Foster
American Wigeon (m) Same place as reported yesterday - on the first lake to the right of the bridle path.
2 Oystercatcher
Green Sandpiper
Richard Foster
Rufous Turtle Dove 14th March
Rufous Turtle Dove (form orientalis) in back garden of #41 The Leys
at 9:55a.m. No access to 41 this week although further access may be
arranged at the weekend. No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
at 9:55a.m. No access to 41 this week although further access may be
arranged at the weekend. No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
Radley Gravel Pits/Lakes March 14th
Mallard,Tufted Duck,Pochard,Gadwall,Shoveler,
3 Little Grebe
18 Cormorant
5 Grey Heron
40+ Teal
1 Goldeneye (f)
2 Red Kite
6 Buzzard
1 Sparrowhawk (m)
1 Peregrine Falcon (m)
2 Oystercatcher
1 Ringed Plover
1 Redshank
9 Snipe
3 Green Sandpiper
3 Common Gull
1 Raven
30+ Redwing
1 Chiffchaff (singing)
3 Siskin
3 Little Grebe
18 Cormorant
5 Grey Heron
40+ Teal
1 Goldeneye (f)
2 Red Kite
6 Buzzard
1 Sparrowhawk (m)
1 Peregrine Falcon (m)
2 Oystercatcher
1 Ringed Plover
1 Redshank
9 Snipe
3 Green Sandpiper
3 Common Gull
1 Raven
30+ Redwing
1 Chiffchaff (singing)
3 Siskin
GoingBirding: 14th March
14th March
Port Meadow
6 Redshank
2 Dunlin
14th March
Port Meadow: Burgess Field Nature Park
2 Chiffchaff
Richard Foster
Port Meadow
6 Redshank
2 Dunlin
14th March
Port Meadow: Burgess Field Nature Park
2 Chiffchaff
Richard Foster
Radley Lakes Sunday 13th March 6-7pm
6.20 1stW Iceland Gull on 'wader pit', along with some 5-6oo Herring and L B-backs the latter by far the greater majority (Intermedius, graelsii and thin long winged.... ?). Only c350 stayed to roost, with last arriving by 6.40. 28 B H Gulls included 9 with full hoods. Couple of Snipe and Grey Heron heard and brief Greenshank call which might have been a good copy by Song Thrush(?). Fair range of duck majority being Tufted with plenty of vocal courting on Thrupp Lake. Otherwise, Mallard, Gadwall, Shoveler, Teal, Pochard (1), Goldeneye(1f), 2min GC Grebe in full breeding plumage and one flying off off eastward at 6.40pm. Coot nest platform nearing completion. Majority of geese now arrriving to roost in pairs, rather than just one or two large flocks. Pair of Oystercatchers, 1 Cormorant, a handfull of Mute's and distinct lack of promised Smews on view, but coverage of lake only about 50%. Yesterday around Abingdon, at least 3 Brimstone butterflies, solitary wasps and solitary bees - first of the year for me.
Sunday 13 March 2011
GoingBirding: 12th March
Thame
11 Waxwing Feeding on trees by Cattle Market - first this winter in Thame for me!.
Otmoor: RSPB reserve
15 Dunlin
2 Curlew
Oystercatcher
2 Redshank
Nick Marriner
11 Waxwing Feeding on trees by Cattle Market - first this winter in Thame for me!.
Otmoor: RSPB reserve
15 Dunlin
2 Curlew
Oystercatcher
2 Redshank
Nick Marriner
Great Grey Shrike 13th March
Great Grey Shrike Oxon/Bucks 8.5mls west of Buckingham between Westbury &
Fulwell at 4.30p.m then flew west SP.628.344
(per R.B.A)
Fulwell at 4.30p.m then flew west SP.628.344
(per R.B.A)
American Wigeon 13th March
The American Wigeon located today to the right of the first lake down the lane opposite the rushy Common Hide, walked down with Clackers and he had located it before I had even set up my scope. The Yankee Doodle Dandy was showing some sexual interest in a duck so I guess it's over here, over sexed and overdue, at least for me this was my seventh attempt.
Thanks to Nic Hallam for a most interesting and enlightening evening meeting the committee of the BBRC - A great time was had by all.
Barry.
Thanks to Nic Hallam for a most interesting and enlightening evening meeting the committee of the BBRC - A great time was had by all.
Barry.
Blenheim 13 March
2 Hawfinch in top of tree from miniature railway shed/station at 13:00
1 Raven
http://www.stephenburch.com
1 Raven
http://www.stephenburch.com
American Wigeon 13th March
American Wigeon (dk) midday near Rushy Common on fishing pit to the right
of the bridleway. (per Keith)
of the bridleway. (per Keith)
GoingBirding: 13th March
Piddington
Raven
Colin Oram
Still 15+ Raven at Muswell Hill this morning.
(per Justin)
Raven
Colin Oram
Still 15+ Raven at Muswell Hill this morning.
(per Justin)
Otmoor.A.M.13th March.
1/f merlin
5 l. egret
3 oystercatcher
4 redshank
400+ golden plover
12+ dunlin
2 goosander (reported)
2 buzzard
5 l. egret
3 oystercatcher
4 redshank
400+ golden plover
12+ dunlin
2 goosander (reported)
2 buzzard
Otmoor: RSPB reserve
3 Chiffchaff
6 Little Egret
Treecreeper
Colin Oram
3 Chiffchaff
6 Little Egret
Treecreeper
Colin Oram
Standlake, 13th March
Firecrest 1, in bushes by bridge over stream between pits 38 & 60
Smew 4
Wigeon 125
Egyptian Goose 1, pit 38
Redshank 2
Teal 42
Chiffchaff 3
Siskin 2
Little Egret 1
Redpoll 1 & Siskin 45 at Dix
& Farmoor y/day
Brent Goose 1, FI from 10.30
Chiffchaff 6
Smew 4
Wigeon 125
Egyptian Goose 1, pit 38
Redshank 2
Teal 42
Chiffchaff 3
Siskin 2
Little Egret 1
Redpoll 1 & Siskin 45 at Dix
& Farmoor y/day
Brent Goose 1, FI from 10.30
Chiffchaff 6
GoingBirding: 13th March
Grimsbury Reservoir
Grey Wagtail: m. Singing.
15 Siskin: Mobile flock of c.15.
Gareth Blockley
Grey Wagtail: m. Singing.
15 Siskin: Mobile flock of c.15.
Gareth Blockley
Radley Lakes Sun. 13th March
2 Oystercatcher (Thrupp Lake)
1 Red-crested Pochard (female) (Thrupp Lake)
1 Goldeneye (female) (Thrupp Lake)
3 Green sandpiper (Lake G)
2 Redshank (Lake G)
45 Lapwing (Lake G)
2 Chiffchaff (Singing)
2 Treecreeper
7 Reed Bunting
No sign of redhead Smew, Dunlin or an additional 2 Redshank that were present on the 12th March.
1 Red-crested Pochard (female) (Thrupp Lake)
1 Goldeneye (female) (Thrupp Lake)
3 Green sandpiper (Lake G)
2 Redshank (Lake G)
45 Lapwing (Lake G)
2 Chiffchaff (Singing)
2 Treecreeper
7 Reed Bunting
No sign of redhead Smew, Dunlin or an additional 2 Redshank that were present on the 12th March.
Radley GP
3 Green Sandpiper
Redshank
Christopher Ellis
3 Green Sandpiper
Redshank
Christopher Ellis
Rufous Turtle Dove 13th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still 10.10a.m viewable from
top of Lord Piece Road. No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
No further access today or during the week. Further access may be arranged
next weekend.
top of Lord Piece Road. No parking at The Leys.
(per R.B.A)
No further access today or during the week. Further access may be arranged
next weekend.
Saturday 12 March 2011
BBRC Saturday Social 12th March
BBRC AGM in Oxford. 11th-13th March 2011
‘Saturday Social’ 12th March 8pm onwards
The British Birds Rarities Committee (BBRC) holds it’s AGM every year in March at a different location within the UK. This year it is taking place in Oxford over the weekend of 11th-13th. Most of the members will be present and as is traditional, the Saturday evening is set aside for a very informal get together with local birders. The chosen venue this year is The King’s Arms at Sandford Lock from about 8pm onwards. So if you want to find out more about the workings of the committee, discuss any aspects of birding in general, or simply just enjoy a drink with fellow birders then do please come along.
BBRC Committee members: Steve Votier, Martin Garner, Richard Millington, Chris Batty, Nic Hallam, Chris Bradshaw, Paul French, James Lidster, Richard Schofield, Mike Pennington. Chairman: Adam Rowlands. Secretary: Nigel Hudson
The British Birds Rarities Committee (BBRC) holds it’s AGM every year in March at a different location within the UK. This year it is taking place in Oxford over the weekend of 11th-13th. Most of the members will be present and as is traditional, the Saturday evening is set aside for a very informal get together with local birders. The chosen venue this year is The King’s Arms at Sandford Lock from about 8pm onwards. So if you want to find out more about the workings of the committee, discuss any aspects of birding in general, or simply just enjoy a drink with fellow birders then do please come along.
BBRC Committee members: Steve Votier, Martin Garner, Richard Millington, Chris Batty, Nic Hallam, Chris Bradshaw, Paul French, James Lidster, Richard Schofield, Mike Pennington. Chairman: Adam Rowlands. Secretary: Nigel Hudson
Otmoor pictures 12th March
Curlew in flight over Greenaways
Long-tailed Tit - Bridleway
Reed Bunting singing - Greenaways
Merlin record shot - Greenaways
Comma butterfly on the Roman Road
All photos (c) Nigel Forrow
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