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4th December 2 Great White Egret and a Little Egret present at Axle Lane (MC).

Great White Egret @ Axle Lane © Mick Clay

3rd December A Great White Egret still present at Axle Lane ponds (MC). A m Blackcap in a Woodsetts garden (BCa). c200 Pink-footed Goose >SE over Hodsock (KHa).

2nd December 2 Great White Egret at Axle Lane ponds, 1 >S (MC).

25th November 2 Green Sandpiper at Hodsock today (WB).

21st November A m & 1st W Stonechat by the green bridge at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (JW).

20th November A Red Kite over Socheage Hill, Woodsetts (BCa). A m Stonechat by the green bridge at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (WB).

19th November 5 Whooper Swan >SSE over Woodsetts Sewage Treatment Works (GP).

15th November 2 Little Egret at Axle Lane Ponds (MC).

12th November 2 Snow Bunting still present at Axle Lane this morning prior to being flushed by a Carrion Crow (WB & MC).

Grey Partridge @ Axle Lane © Mick Clay

11th November 2 Snow Bunting spent the day at Axle Lane (MC). On the monthly Langold Lake walk, 33 species were recorded including 3 Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, 4 Gadwall, m Pochard, 34 Tufted Duck, a f Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzard, a Kingfisher, a Great Spotted Woodpecker and 4 Redwing (GF & LF).

Snow Buntings @ Axle Lane © Mick Clay

Snow Bunting @ Axle Lane © Mick Clay

10th November 2 Raven >NW over Axle Lane, plus 250 Golden Plover present (MC). A bizarre record of a Great White Egret sat on a wall in Woodsetts (BCa & GP).

Great White Egret @ Woodsetts © FaceBook

9th November At Langold Lake today were f Goldeneye, 3m Pochard, 27 Tufted Duck, 33 Mallard, 5m, 2f Gadwall, 41 Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, 23 Moorhen, 2 Water Rail, 42 Coot, 2ad & 4imm Mute Swan, 245 Black-headed Gull, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Kingfisher, a Cormorant and a Jay burying acorns (MC & ADH). 6 Wigeon at Tommy Flockton's Marsh and a pair of Stonechat at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (WB).

Goldeneye @ Langold Lake © Mick Clay

Pochard @ Langold Lake © Mick Clay

Jay @ Langold Lake © Mick Clay

Kingfisher @ Langold Lake © Mick Clay

8th November 30+ Redwing and 12 Teal at Roche Abbey (WB).

7th November A Raven at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (MC).

6th November 20+ Skylark, Yellowhammer, 2 Meadow Pipit and 3 Reed Bunting at the Todwick end of Axle Lane (PT).

5th November 3 Hawfinch still present at Roche Abbey (per BirdGuides). At Axle Lane this morning were Yellow-legged Gull with 12 Lesser Black-backed Gull and 250 Golden Plover (MC).

4th November At Axle Lane this morning were 250 Pink-footed Goose >W, 258 Golden Plover and 6 Whooper Swan >S (MC).

3rd November A m Stonechat at Thurcroft Pit Top (MC).

2nd November 3 Hawfinch at Roche Abbey this morning (JOM). 50 Pink-footed Goose >SW over Axle Lane plus Ring Ouzel in a garden by Axle Lane, 256 Golden Plover and and 4 Lesser Redpoll >S (MC). 150 Starling mobbing a Red Kite >W over Carlton in Lindrick (MS). 4 probable Whooper Swan >SW over Dinnington (JW).

1st November A Red Kite >N over, Dinnington (JW). 4-500 Pink-footed Goose over Laughten Common (AM). At Turnerwood today were Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail and 12 Grey Partridge (WB).

31st October A pair of Peregrine at Axle Lane (MC). A Water Rail on the dike at Firbeck (per DW).

30th October 174 Golden Plover at Axle Lane (MC).

29th October At Tommy Flockton’s Marsh were 4 Wigeon & 12 Teal (WB).

27th October A Raven >E over Gateford at 0755 (RP). 155 Golden Plover at Axle Lane, plus 124 Pink-footed Goose >E (MC). At Carlton Lake late afternoon were 4 Little Grebe, 4 pairs of Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, Cormorant, 3 Moorhen, 7 Mallard, 2 Coot, 2 Mute Swan and a Heron. By Buckwood Farm were 2 Buzzard, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 4 Blackbird, c75 Linnet, 4 Stock Dove, c50 Rook, Green Woodpecker, Jay and 2 Meadow Pipit (ADH).

26th October A Ring-necked Parakeet >S over Crowgate, S. Anston and 53 Golden Plover at Axle Lane (MC & PA).

25th October 113 Rook feeding in fields at the Goss. 7 Teal & 7 Moorhen at Roche Abbey (ADH).

22nd October 158 Golden Plover at Axle Lane, 25 Pink-footed Goose >W and a Little Egret >N which landed at NAPT (MC). A Red Kite over Red Quarry Lane, Dinnington (WB).

21st October A Barn Owl hunting at dusk at Dinnington Marsh (WB).

20th October 141 Golden Plover at Axle Lane (MC).

19th October 4 Little Egret at Tommy Flockton's Marsh (WB). A Marsh Harrier, Red Kite and a Buzzard at Hodsock (KP). A pair of Stonechat at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (WB). A Barn Owl hunting by Penny Hill at 1830 (JW).

18th October 11 Mallard, 45 Stock Dove plus 16 Pink-footed Goose, low >S over Dinnington Marsh (ADH).

15th October 53 Golden Plover at Axle Lane early morning. c100 Redwing >S mid afternoon (MC). At Tommy Flockton's Marsh early morning were Little Egret, and 8 Teal (WB).

14th October A Great White Egret dropped into Tommy Flockton's Marsh, plus 3 Little Egret present (JHol). Eight members attended the monthly Langold Lake walk. Birds included 3 Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 5 Mute Swan, 14 Greylag Goose, 70 Canada Goose, 7 Gadwall, 19 Tufted Duck and a Kingfisher (GF & LF). 2 Red Kite over Thwaite House Farm at teatime (JW).

12th October First thing at Tommy Flockton's Marsh were 17 Teal, 4 Mallard, 2 Moorhen, 12 Lesser Black-backed Gull >N, Heron and a Common Gull. At Harry Croft's Quarry were 8 Lesser Black-backed Gull >W, 5 Robin, 19 Long-tailed Tit, 3 Skylark, 22 Black-headed Gull >W, 2 Buzzard and 2 Yellowhammer. At Langold Lake were Kingfisher, 2m, 1f Gadwall & a Heron (ADH). 48 Pink-footed Goose >NE over S. Anston, 2 Redwing >S over Axle Lane plus 44 Golden Plover (MC). Late afternoon at Axle Lane produced 80 Linnet, 10 Skylark and c30 Lesser Black-backed Gull (GDo). A Barn Owl hunting by Long Thwaite Wood at 1852 (JW).

11th October First thing at Hodsock today were 3 Buzzard, 57 Teal, 8 Snipe and a Raven. Later at Langold Lake were 2 Great Crested Grebe, 15 Tufted Duck, 3 Gadwall, 2 Pochard, Kingfisher and a Cetti's Warbler calling at Top pond (SA). At Langold Lake this afternoon were 39 Mallard, 11 Black-headed Gull, Buzzard, 2 Grey Wagtail, 15 Tufted Duck, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 2ad, 3 imm. Mute Swan, 18 Moorhen, 23 Coot, Kingfisher, 2m Pochard, Greylag Goose and 2m, 1f Gadwall (ADH). A Merlin chased by Magpies at Penny Piece (KP).

10th October 54 Pink-footed Goose >SW over Throapham (ADH). 44 Pink-footed Goose >S over NAPT, plus another 200 Pink-footed Goose >E over NAPT and 50 Pink-footed Goose >NW over Laughten (MC). At Tommy Flockton's Marsh were 8 Teal & a Grey Wagtail (WB).

9th October 120 Pink-footed Goose >N over Kiveton (WB).

8th October M Stonechat in horse paddock at NAPT. Yellow-legged Gull at Axle Lane again this afternoon (MC).

7th October At Axle Lane this afternoon were 500 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 600 Black-headed Gull, 10 Herring Gull and a Yellow-legged Gull, plus 26 Pied Wagtail, all feeding in ploughed field (MC).

6th October 5 Redwing at Langold Lake (MC).

5th October Stonechat still present at Axle Lane, plus Grey Partridge (MC).

Stonechat @ Axle Lane © Mick Clay

Grey Partridge @ Axle Lane © Mick Clay

3rd October Redwing calling over Dinnington @ 2022 (JG).

29th September At Axle Lane today birds moving >S included 221 Meadow Pipit, 63 Skylark, 32 Swallow, 3 Raven and 2 Jay. Bird going >E included 105 Pink-footed Goose. Birds on Axle Lane included 31 Golden Plover, 63 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 87 Black-headed Gull, single Herring Gull, 60 Linnet, single Chiffchaff, f Peregrine sat in the field, 2 Kestrel and 2 Buzzard (MC). 2 Raven over Moses Seat (BCa).

28th September At NAPT this morning were Water Rail, plus 13 Robin, 11 Blackbird, 12 Lesser Black-backed Gull >S/SW, 6 Stock Dove, 4 Bullfinch, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Mallard, just 3 Wren, 4 Song Thrush, 2 Moorhen, 3 Jay >S, 2 House Martin >S and c75 Pink-footed Goose >SW. From Kings Wood Corner were 4 Buzzard, 6 Lesser Black-backed Gull, c30 Swallow, Grey Wagtail >NW and a Mute Swan >W. At Hodsock were c100 Goldfinch, 2 Green Sandpiper, one stalked by a Stoat!, 5 Buzzard, 27 Pink-footed Goose low >NW, c30 Swallow, 2 Teal, Snipe and 2 House Martin (ADH).

27th September At Hodsock were 2 Green Sandpiper and 40+ Teal (WB). A Hobby with prey over Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, Dinnington (JW).

26th September A Little Egret at Tommy Flockton's Marsh (WB).

25th September Over Axle Lane this morning were 3 Raven, 2 Jay & 55 Pink-footed Goose >E. Also f Peregrine and 13 Golden Plover (MC).

24th September A Hobby hunting low over Throapham houses (ADH). At Axle Lane the juv. Stonechat on the wall towards S. Anston end, 7 Golden Plover plus Tree Pipit >SW. At NAPT were 10 Chiffchaff. Migrants included 6 Song Thrush and 11 Blackbird (MC).

23rd September Stonechat still present at Axle Lane (MC).

22nd September Juv. Stonechat and a Wheatear at Axle Lane (MC). 20 Swallow on power lines along Wallingwells Lane, Carlton in Lindrick (MS).

20th September 17 Golden Plover at Axle Lane, by wall near Todwick end (MC).

19th September Juv. Stonechat still at Axle Lane wall, c200m from South Anston (MC).

18th September 15 Golden Plover flying around by the wall at the Todwick end of Axle Lane, plus a Wheatear and a Stonechat midway between hole in wall and South Anston (MC).

17th September 68 Pink-footed Goose >E over Axle Lane, plus imm/f Merlin hunting (MC).

16th September Finally, 26 Pink-footed Goose >E over Axle Lane, plus 7 Golden Plover and Raven >N (MC). 3 more skeins of around 100 Pink-footed Goose >E over Dinnington (MC).

14th September 14 Golden Plover at Axle Lane in the NW corner (MC).

13th September Several small skeins of Pink-footed Goose, totalling 50 birds, >E over Woodsetts (GP).

12th September At Hodsock today were Ringed Plover, 5 Teal and f Peregrine (MC). Plus Little Egret, Snipe & a mixed flock of 100+ finches; Linnet, Chaffinch, Goldfinch & Greenfinch & a Spotted Flycatcher (WB). A f Wheatear on the cross path at Axle Lane (MC).

8th September Single Golden Plover and m Wheatear at Axle Lane (MC).

6th September m&f Wheatear either side of the hole in the wall at Axle Lane (MC).

5th September A Cetti's Warbler at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (WB).

4th September At Axle Lane an ad. Yellow-legged Gull, 150 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 3 Great Black-backed Gull and 200 Black headed Gull. Plus 10 Buzzard circling, 6 Yellow Wagtail >S, Red Kite (landed after worms) and Hobby, later in the day (MC). A Red Kite over Throapham (ADH).

3rd September Hobby >N at rooftop height over Throapham. At Tinkerhole Dike this evening were 6 Chiffchaff, juv. Buzzard calling, 4 Robin, 3 Stock Dove & Blackcap. At Hodsock were Kestrel, Heron, 8 Teal, 4 Mallard, Little Egret, f Marsh Harrier- flew in from NE, circled water, then exited >NE. m Gadwall, juv. Ringed Plover plus Corn Bunting roosting in dense vegetation (ADH).

2nd September 7 (2m & 5 f/ juv.) Wheatear & Yellow Wagtail at Axle Lane (MC).

1st September Single m & 3 f/ juv. Wheatear at Axle Lane, plus Hobby >E (MC).

31st August Single Wheatear at Axle Lane (MC).

30th August 6 Little Egret around Manson's Pond, Dinnington (GC).

28th August First Golden Plover back at Axle Lane, plus 2 Wheatear (MC).

27th August Juv. Dotterel still present at Axle Lane, although flew off calling at 1500 (MC).

26th August Juv. Dotterel still present at Axle Lane, plus Peregrine eating a Woodpigeon (MC).

There's been some interesting debate regarding the age of the Dotterel present at Axle Lane over the bank holiday weekend. Initially it was presumed a juv. Based on the overall dull appearance, but the bird showed a feint warm, orange breast. However the feathers on the back, wings and scapulars indicate a juv. moulting into first winter. So the question I'm pondering is can juv's and first winters show orange on the breast?

Dotterel @ Axle Lane © Geoff Facer

25th August Juv. Dotterel still present at Axle Lane (MC).

Dotterel @ Axle Lane © John Williamson

24th August A juv. Dotterel found at Axle Lane this morning, still present this afternoon, attracting a steady stream of admirers, plus 2 Wheatear (MC).

juv. Dotterel @ Axle Lane © Mark Reeder

22nd August 2 Wheatear back and Raven feeding at Axle Lane (MC). A pair of Kingfisher along the Chesterfield Canal by lock 20 (SA).

Wheatear @ Axle Lane © Mick Clay

17th August At Axle Lane, f & imm. Peregrine with prey, plus 6 Sand Martin (MC).

16th August 32 Swift >S over Axle Lane. 13th July to the 31st July, over Axle Lane were 1352 Swift >S, From 1st August to 16th August, 2588 Swift >S (MC).

15th August Red Kite & Buzzard at Hodsock (MC).

14th August A Hobby at low level >N over Throapham, hunting House Martin (ADH). 2 Raven >E over Gateford (RP). 5 Curlew circling over Axle Lane before moving off >E. Also m Peregrine hunting (MC). Imm. Marsh Harrier circling high over Axle Lane before moving >N (MC). At Hodsock early evening were 11 Lapwing, 2 Buzzard, 7 Black-headed Gull, Yellowhammer, 5 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Snipe, 3 Reed Bunting, c20 Swallow, juv. Ruff and a Chiffchaff. By Long Thwaite Wood were c20 Swift. At Langold Lake were 2ad. & 4juv. Mute Swan, 17 Mallard, 7 Moorhen, single Greylag Goose, 10 Coot, 4 Great Crested Grebe, Lesser Black-backed Gull >W, 2 Black-headed Gull, Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, imm. Heron, Grey Wagtail & 4 House Martin >S (ADH).

11th August 2 Hobby and imm. Peregrine hunting over Axle Lane (MC & WB).

10th August 2 Red Kite over Long Thwaite Wood (MC).

7th August A Curlew >N over Axle Lane, also m & imm. Peregrine hunting, plus good numbers of Black-headed Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull now the fields are being ploughed (MC).

5th August 2 Red Kite by Long Thwaite Wood (JW).

1st August 300 Swift >S over Axle Lane, plus 2m Peregrine (MC). Later that day at Axle Lane; Different imm. Marsh Harrier having a more orange colour to head quartering Axle Lane, then mobbed by f Peregrine with imm. Peregrine calling. Marsh Harrier flying back >N. Also to date approximately 600 Swift >S, plus Hobby hunting (MC).

31st July Red Kite & Buzzard both loitering over Netherthorpe Aerodrome this afternoon (RP).

30th July A m & imm. Peregrine over Axle Lane, plus new garden tick; Green Woodpecker (MC).

29th July A bit of a raptor day at Axle Lane with juv. and ad. m Peregrine, Imm. Marsh Harrier quartering Axle Lane, the >N, then a Red Kite drifting >E, Peregrine and 2 Buzzard (MC).

28th July Around Carlton Lake today were 10 Goldfinch, Grey Heron, 20 Swallow and 20 House Martin (RHn).

26th July 3 Red Kite, inc. a juv. and 3 Buzzard over Langold Lake (MC).

25th July ad. & juv. Peregrine over Axle Lane, juv. begging for food (MC).

23rd July A Hobby mobbing 2 Peregrine over Axle Lane (MC).

22nd July At Thurcroft Pit Top this evening were Barn Owl, seen several times, 2 calling Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, 2 Kestrel, Grasshopper Warbler reeling and Reed Warbler calling (MC & AM).

21st July 3 Red Kite wheeling around over Dewidales Wood (BCa).

20th July A Red Kite over South Carlton (RHn). A Marsh Tit by Thwaite House Farm. Also 2 Spotted Flycatcher in Long Thwaite Wood (JW).

19th July A Spotted Flycatcher with at least 2 juv's. at the NW corner of Long Thwaite Wood, plus a Hobby (MC).

18th July Butterflies at NAPT today included 28 Ringlet, 9 Meadow Brown, 31 Gatekeeper ,12 Small Skipper, single Small Heath, 6 Large White, 4 Small White, single Marbled White and m Banded Demoiselle (MC). An evening at Common Farm, Dinnington Marsh included 2 Barn Owl hunting and juv. calling, 3ad. Tawny Owl and single juv. Calling, Little Owl calling and ad. & juv. Buzzard (AM & MC). 45 Black-headed Gull feeding on flying insects over Gateford (RP). A Peregrine over Woodsetts (BCa). A Hobby hunting over Axle Lane and following 28 Swallow >S (MC).

17th July A Hobby hawking insects over Thornbury Animal Sanctuary, Dinnington (JW). A Red Kite over the Mineral Line at Steadfolds Lane, Thurcroft (JMs).

16th July 2 Hobby hunting over Axle Lane, plus good number of Swift >S , plus 2 Buzzard (MC).

15th July At Axle Lane an ad. Hobby with 400 Swift, 3 Buzzard and 3 Kestrel (MC).

14th July A Red Kite circling the field at the foot of Socheage Hill, Woodsetts this morning (NB). At the junction of Lamb Lane & Ley's Lane c100 Woodpigeon on the telephone wires with 2 Red Kite sat in a tree with 3 Carrion Crow between them (JCe). 4 Oystercatcher over Carlton in Lindrick this evening (MS).

13th July A Hobby hunting at Axle Lane (MC).

10th July At Hodsock today were 2ad. & 1 Juv. Red Kite with 2 Buzzard and a Kestrel (JH).

8th July 4 Oystercatcher at Wallingwells (BCa).

7th July A most unexpected addition to the SK58 List, with a Puffin at lock 23 along the Chesterfield Canal, by Old Spring Wood (MNR, MC, ADH, FK, IC, DHu etal) (see write up). A Red Kite by Dewidales Wood (BCa). A Redstart from the top path at Anston Stones Wood (PT).

Puffin (back of camera) @ Lock 23, Chesterfield Canal © Andy Hirst

6th July A new colony of Sand Martin have been located in the old quarry by Kiveton Park Station. 32 nests counted (MC).

5th July 14 Oystercatcher on the 4th fairway at Lindrick Golf Course (LC). A Red Kite low over Dinnington towards Breck Lane (JW).

4th July Today at Hodsock, with no water present, ad. Little Ringed Plover with 2 flying juv's, 4 Oystercatcher, 6 Lapwing with one late juv. and a Buzzard. At Roche Abbey were Spotted Flycatcher, 5 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, single Willow Warbler, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Song Thrush, pair of Grey Wagtail, 27 House Martin, single Teal, 14 Mallard with 5 small juv's, 3 Moorhen with single juv. and 2 Buzzard (BC & MC).

2nd July A pair of Peregrine (f with prey) over Axle Lane (MC).

1st July On the footpath by Harry Croft's Quarry, the highlights were: Red Kite circling high over the field, Kestrel, Lesser Whitethroat heard. Good numbers of Whitethroat, Linnet, Swift and House Martin (RHn).

28th June A f Peregrine mobbing a Buzzard over Axle Lane (MC).

26th June A staggering 24 Oystercatcher on Lindrick Golf Course fairway at 0945 (BC). A Barn Owl over the A57, towards Axle Lane this evening (JCe).

25th June 2 Raven >N and a Red Kite circling Axle Lane (MC). A Raven "gronking" over Throapham (ADH).

23rd June 200 Swift over Axle Lane. A Red Kite >W here in the afternoon (MC). 6 Oystercatcher (SK58 highest count) over Lindrick Golf Course at 0845 (BC).

22nd June A Red Kite >S over axle Lane (MC). A Red Kite >E at roof top height over Carlton in Lindrick (MS).

21st June 5 Oystercatcher at Lindrick Golf Course (equal highest SK58 count) (BCa).

20th June Red Kite low >E over Axle Lane (MC).

19th June 2 Oystercatcher at Lindrick Golf Course (BCa)

18th June 2 Oystercatcher at Wallingwells (BC). 3 Red Kite circling over Laughton Common (MC).

16th June A Hobby >W over NAPT (RHn). Hobby sat on a telegraph pole at Woodsetts (AM). A Little Grebe on the pond between Woodsetts & Gildingwells (JCe). A Hobby hunting in the afternoon over Axle Lane, also Little Egret >S (MC).

13th June A probable Osprey high over First Lane, plus Red Kite on Eastfield Lane (MC).

12th June a pair of Spotted Flycatcher at Roche Abbey (WB).

11th June A Cuckoo reported from Eastfield Lane (per MC).

10th June 2 Red Kite over Roche Abbey & 6 Buzzard from Kings Wood. A Kingfisher at Brown Bailey's (ADH). A Hobby >N over Axle Lane (MC).

9th June At Hodsock were a pair of Little Ringed Plover with 2 juvs, Oystercatcher with 1 juv. and 6 Lapwing with at least 4 juvs. (MC).

5th June A Little Egret >S over Axle Lane (MC).

3rd June An Oystercatcher on the lawn at Lingodell (LC).

1st June The highlights from the "Big Sit" at NAPT today between 0400-2200 were Reed Warbler & Garden Warbler over towards Cramfit, c10 Buzzard, c4 Kestrel, Raven >NW, c4 Sparrowhawk, Hobby >S and Red Kite- from the hide with a total of 47 species seen or heard (ADH). A Garden Warbler in a garden at Axle Lane (MC). A Red Kite this afternoon over Crowgate, South Anston (AM).

29th May A Yellow Wagtail at Tommy Flockton's Marsh (JCe).

27th May At Roche Abbey this morning were 2 Marsh Tit, single m Teal, 2 Moorhen, 14 Mallard, m Gadwall, Spotted Flycatcher, Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Buzzard, 2 Red Kite and Lapwing. At Thornbury Hill were 8 Skylark, Cormorant >W and 8 Buzzard. At Brown Bailey's were 11 Sand Martin, 3 Mallard and a Coot (ADH).

24th May Hobby >E over the old college field, Dinnington at 0626 (JW).

21st May An Osprey circling high over Axle Lane before >N (MC).

13th May A Red Kite >E over Axle Lane (MC).

11th May A probable Montagu's Harrier >N over Axle Lane. Watched for approx. 5 minutes in scope, but was silhouetted. Shape and flight indicated a Montagu's Harrier (MC). Little Owl and Lesser Whitethroat at Harry Croft's Quarry (LC & FK). At Thurcroft Marsh, a single Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, single Chiffchaff, Song Thrush and a m Reed Bunting. Thurcroft Pit Top yielded 7 Willow Warbler, 12 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 5 Reed Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Blackcap, 6 Reed Bunting, Kestrel and 4 Buzzard (MC). Dipper reported at Stone (MS).

Raven & Buzzard @ Harry Croft's Quarry © Les Coe

Little Owl @ Harry Croft's Quarry © Les Coe

10th May At Thurcroft Marsh were 3 Swift, 6 Whitethroat, 2 Grey Partridge and 2 displaying Sparrowhawk (BC).

8th May A Red Kite >E over Axle Lane (MC).

7th May At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) were 2 Sedge Warbler, a Reed Warbler, a Cetti’s Warbler, plus Little Grebe on the pond (WB).

6th May 4 Common Crane >S over Dinnington, towards Anston at 1145 (SJ). A Hobby hunting along Axle Lane before >E (MC).

5th May A Ring Ouzel at Harry Croft's Quarry, plus Lesser Whitethroat by entrance (AM). By the N entrance to Thurcroft Pit Top, a Garden Warbler. From Carr Hill, towards Brookhouse were 3 Buzzard (PL). An Osprey photographed at Langold Lake today (ACh).

Osprey @ Langold Lake © Andrew Cavanagh

29th April 2m & 1f Wheatear at Axle Lane (WB).

27th April At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland), both Sedge Warbler & Reed Warbler at the fishing ponds (WB).

26th April A Corn Bunting singing from wires past the horse paddocks on Rackford Lane (AM). At Hodsock this evening were 30 Swallow, 6ad, 4juv. Lapwing, 4 Black-headed Gull, 2 Avocet still present, 10ad, 8juv. Mallard, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, a pair of Teal, 12 Linnet, 4m Yellow Wagtail, a pair of Shoveler, 4 Skylark, a pair of Grey Partridge, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Moorhen, 6 Buzzard, m Gadwall, Oystercatcher and 2 Greylag Goose. At NAPT were 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Mallard, 5 Chiffchaff, 5 Blackcap, 2 Lesser Redpoll & Reed Warbler (ADH).

25th April A Reed Warbler in the reedbed at Cramfit Corner at NAPT (BC).

24th April At Hodsock this morning, the 2 Avocet remain as does the summer plumage m Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Little Ringed Plover, plus Redshank, 3 Shoveler, Yellow Wagtail and 4 Swallow (MC).

23rd April At Hodsock this morning were summer plumaged m Bar-tailed Godwit (first twitchable record. Previous record was a fly-over), 2 Avocet still present, 2m Gadwall, 2m Yellow Wagtail, c6 Swallow, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, a pair of Shoveler, 4 Oystercatcher, 6 Pied Wagtail, 4 Linnet, 3 Meadow Pipit, 3 Black-headed Gull, 4 Greylag Goose, m Kestrel, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 16 Lapwing, m Peregrine and 2 Buzzard (MC, ADH & BC).

Brian Chambers & Mick Clay @ Hodsock © Andy Hirst

22nd April An evening visit to Langold Lake produced 6 Robin, 5 Song Thrush, Heron, 12 Mallard, 23 Tufted Duck, 9ad. & 3juv. Coot, 5 Blackcap, 2 pairs of Mute Swan, and 1 nest, 4 Lapwing, 9ad & 19juv Greylag Goose, 3 pairs (3 nests) of Great Crested Grebe, 2 Moorhen, single Sand Martin, 3 Swallow, 3 Nuthatch, 2 House Martin, Green Woodpecker, 7 Lesser Black-backed Gull >N, Grey Wagtail and 3 Stock Dove (ADH).

21st April Lesser Whitethroat still at Tommy Flockton's Marsh, plus 2 Sand Martin >S (SA). Lesser Whitethroat in Harry Croft's Quarry (AM). At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) this morning were Green Woodpecker, a pair of Bullfinch, 3 Whitethroat, 6 Reed Bunting and a Cetti’s Warbler (WB). A Lesser Whitethroat at Wallingwells (BC). A single Swift >N over Axle Lane (MC).

20th April A Lesser Whitethroat at Tommy Flockton's Marsh. At Axle Lane, an imm. m Peregrine hunting, a f Peregrine mobbing a Buzzard and 4 displaying Sparrowhawk (MC).

19th April 2 Avocet still present at Hodsock this morning, plus 2 Little Ringed Plover (BC). Sedge Warbler by the hospice at NAPT this morning (MC).

Avocet @ Hodsock © Andy Hirst

18th April A pair of Avocet at Hodsock mid-morning, plus 3 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Swallow, 2 Gadwall and 12 Lapwing. With 3 Sand Martin & 2 Oystercatcher at sewage works (WB). 2 Avocet Still present at 1900 (ADH). 5 juv. Greylag Goose at Langold Lake (MSc).

15th April 2m Wheatear at Axle Lane (MC).

14th April 6 Sand Martin over Harry Croft's Quarry (AM). 3 (2m,1f) Wheatear & single Yellow Wagtail still present at Axle Lane, plus Sand Martin and 2 House Martin >N. Later a m&f Peregrine mobbing Buzzard (MC).

13th April At Axle Lane this morning were 3 (2m,1f) Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail and Swallow >S (MC). A House Martin >NW over Axle Lane (ADH).

12th April 2 Swallow over Grange Farm Court, Woodsetts (NB). Swallow over Pocket Handkerchief Lane (JW).

11th April At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) were 2 Whitethroat, 5 Willow Warbler, 4 Blackcap, 10 Chiffchaff, Cetti’s Warbler and 3 House Martin >N (MC).

10th April Along the Chesterfield Canal, near Turnerwood were 2 Swallow, 18 Brambling and 4 Blackcap, all near lock 29 (WB). At Lindrick Golf Course were 4 Willow Warbler & 2 Blackcap. At Brown Bailey’s pond were 10 Sand Martin and 2 Great Crested Grebe (BC).

7th April Willow Warbler singing in Harry Croft's Quarry, plus Green Woodpecker (AM).

6th April 2 Swallow over observers Woodsetts garden (GP).

5th April Osprey reported to catch a fish at Safety Kleen fishing Pond, Dinnington Marsh (per JW).

4th April At Hodsock were 2 Oystercatcher, 3 Gadwall, 9 Lapwing & 2 Redshank (WB & BC).

1st April An evening visit to Langold Lake produced 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Nuthatch, 6 Great Crested Grebe plus 2 nests, 25 Greylag Goose, 15 Mallard, pair of Grey Wagtail, 2 Moorhen, 12 Tufted Duck, 2 Blackcap, 11 Coot and a Green Woodpecker (ADH).

30th March A probable Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in Anston Stones Wood this morning, near the Rookery (AM & MS). Red Kite & Curlew over Harry Croft's Quarry (LC). This afternoon at Hodsock were 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 pairs of Gadwall, 13 Lapwing, 2 Black-headed Gull, pair of Mallard and 3 Buzzard (ADH).

29th March 6 Great Crested Grebe inc. 1 nest at Langold Lake and 3 singing Blackcap. At Hodsock were 2 Oystercatcher, 10 Lapwing, a Sparrowhawk and a Yellowhammer (GF & LF). A Red Kite over Long Thwaite Wood (LC).

27th March 3 Egyptian Goose and Little Egret (WB, GF & LF). Cetti's Warbler at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (WB).

26th March 2 Golden Plover at Axle Lane plus Raven >N & 8 Buzzard circling (MC). A Red Kite over Anston Stones Wood (WB).

24th March A Red Kite over First Lane (MC).

23rd March at least 12 Chiffchaff along the Chesterfield Canal (BC). Oystercatcher on flooded field at Axle Lane (MC). Little Owl at Carr (ADH).

21st March A Red Kite >W over NAPT (MC). A m Stonechat towards the Todwick end of Axle Lane (BC). At At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) this morning were 3 Lesser Redpoll, a Yellowhammer, 5 Reed Bunting, 4 Bullfinch, 2 Jay & 9 Chiffchaff (WB).

19th March At Moses Seat, above Lindrick were a Green Woodpecker & 3 Chiffchaff (BC). Evening visit to Harry Croft's Quarry produced 2 Moorhen, 3 Coot, 6 Mallard, 4 Little Grebe, Chiffchaff, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 9 Linnet & 2 Yellowhammer (ADH). 3 Chiffchaff in Long Thwaite wood (JW). At least 5 singing Chiffchaff in Anston Stones Wood (AM).

17th March At Tommy Flockton’s Marsh today were 5 Little Egret, 2 Egyptian Goose, 27 Wigeon & 6 Teal (BC).

15th March Singing Chiffchaff in Anston Stones Wood (AM). And 6 Chiffchaff at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (MC).

13th March At Tommy Flockton’s Marsh were 5 Little Egret, 26 Wigeon, 7 Teal, 2 Buzzard mobbed by 6 Lesser Black-backed Gull (WB).

12th March Raven >E over Axle Lane plus 5 Buzzard (MC).

11th March At Axle Lane around the flooded field area were 9 Lapwing, 3 Herring Gull, 38 Black-headed Gull, 2 Canada Goose a Mallard, c20 Meadow Pipit, 9 Yellowhammer and 2 Pied Wagtail (BC). In a stubble field near Anston Grange Farm were Stonechat, 15 Yellowhammer, 20+ Reed Bunting, 12 Chaffinch, 20+ Meadow Pipit & 2 Buzzard (WB).

10th March 500 Fieldfare at Axle Lane (MC).

9th March 42 Whooper Swan >N over Roche Abbey. On the flooded field at Axle Lane, by Greenscene were single Dunlin, 46 Lapwing, Common Gull and 130 Black-headed Gull (MC). 3 Buzzard mobbed by 2 Raven at the far end of Rackford Road, also 25 Fieldfare (AM).

6th March 2 Raven and 2 Stonechat along First Lane (MC).

4th March 2 Grey Partridge at Axle Lane, from the observers back garden (MC).

2nd March A f Stonechat at Axle Lane, plus 2 Raven over Axle Lane at lunchtime (MC). At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland), a mixed flock 40 Siskin & Lesser Redpoll (WB).

1st March At a very flooded Tommy Flockton’s Marsh were 26 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 3 Little Egret, 2 Egyptian Goose & 5 Moorhen (BC).

25th February Over Swinston Hill Wood were c250 Pink-footed Goose >N (AM). A Red Kite over Eastfield Lane today (MC).

24th February M&f Stonechat still at Axle Lane wall and 39 Meadow Pipit (MC). The Woodsetts Starling murmration continued this evening with c150 birds (BCa).

22nd February At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) were 2 Egyptian Goose. At Tommy Flockton's Marsh were 22 Wigeon, 16 Teal, 4 Little Egret & 6 Moorhen and 22 Siskin at At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (BC) Plus 20 Lesser Redpoll (WB).

21st February c50 Brambling in a mixed Chaffinch flock of between 100 to 150 birds just passed Turnerwood, in a stubble field. Also c20 Siskin higher up the Chesterfield Canal (AM). At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland), were 2 m Goosander on the fishing ponds (BC).45+ Siskin at Gateford- junction of Carlton Road & Eddison Park Avenue, also on garden feeders (RP).

20th February 5 Little Egret at Tommy Flockton's Marsh (BC). At Axle Lane today were Raven, 2m and a f Stonechat (MC). At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) were 8 Lesser Redpoll, and just outside the square a Stonechat (WB).

19th February Cetti's Warbler and Water Rail at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (MC & BC).

18th February Around Roche Abbey were 3 Song Thrush, 4 Wren, 4 Robin, 4 Stock Dove, c50 Siskin, m Grey Wagtail, 3 pairs of Mallard, Kestrel, 2 Buzzard, 7 Teal, 2 Moorhen, 2 Coot and 14 Jackdaw. From the groups raptor watch at Kings Wood Corner between 0915-1300 were Cormorant >N, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, c20 Pheasant, 4 Red-legged Partridge, 2 Nuthatch, 19 Buzzard, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 5 Skylark, 2 Common Gull >NW, 2 Black-headed Gull >NW, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull >N, 2 Greylag Goose, Tawny Owl hooting at 1100, 10 Fieldfare, 2m Sparrowhawk, 2 Red Kite and a Raven. Plus 12 Lapwing, 6 Starling >N and a pair of Kestrel. An afternoon visit to Hodsock produced 3 Oystercatcher, 5 Lapwing, 4 Pied Wagtail, Sparrowhawk, 28 Stock Dove and 18 Golden Plover >S (ADH).

17th February At Turnerwood were c150 flock Linnet, Chaffinch, at least 30 Brambling & 4 Reed Bunting (WB). Plus c40 Brambling by Dewidales Wood (BCa).

9th February 5 Golden Plover at Axle Lane (WB). 5-6 Waxwing over Laughton Common > Laughton-en-le Morthen (JW). 2 Lesser Redpoll >W over S. Anston (AM).

8th February Probable 20+ Waxwing >N over Throapham (ADH).

7th February 140 Pink-footed Goose >W over Axle Lane early morning, plus 2 Stonechat and 12 Yellowhammer at the Todwick end (MC). Two skeins of Pink-footed Goose >W over Throapham at 1150, consisting 45 & 55 birds (FK). At Hodsock were 2 Oystercatcher a Sparrowhawk (WB).

6th February 2-300 Starling over Woodsetts at dusk (AM).

3rd February At Tommy Flockton's Marsh this morning were 3 Little Egret, 12 Wigeon & 9 Teal. At Turnerwood were Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Nuthatch & c60 Linnet (WB). A m Blackcap on feeders in S. Anston (SA). Dipper still present at Roche Abbey (per RP).

2nd February c350-400 Starling over Woodsetts this evening (BCa),

1st February 9 Whooper Swan >W over Common Farm, Dinnington (MC). c200 Starling over Woodsetts at dusk (AM).

31st January 2 Red Kite over Roche Abbey (per RP).

30th January Dipper still present at 1600, in narrow channel between the stepping stones and kissing gate. Also 2 Grey Wagtail and a Tawny Owl calling at 1500 (per RP).

28th January From a Dinnington garden for the The Big Garden Birdwatch; 10 Blackbird, 2 Blue Tit, 6 Chaffinch, a Dunnock, 12 Goldfinch, 2 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Collared Dove, 10 Greenfinch, 2 Robin, 15 Woodpigeon, a Starling & Blackcap (LC). 2 Red Kite >S over Tommy Flockton's Marsh (MC).

27th January At Axle Lane today were 47 Lapwing and 5 Buzzard (MC).

26th January 6 Raven over First Lane, S. Anston, plus Peregrine hunting over Axle Lane (MC).

25th January A Waxwing >N over Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (per BirdGuides). Plus 2 Waxwing in a tree to the N, by the main road through Langold (PB).

24th January 2 Little Egret at Langold Lake (MSc). Dipper still present at Roche Abbey (JOM & RP).

23rd January A Dipper via (MNR)- Doncaster WhatsApp group, along Firbeck Dike at Roche Abbey (ADH, MC & JW). Also Red Kite, 4 Teal and 4 Gadwall (MC & BC).

22nd January c40 Waxwing in small berry tree opposite the Dentist on New Street, Dinnington @ 1106 (MC, SJ). 20 Waxwing present here by 1210 (RP).

21st January Juv. Stonechat at Axle Lane wall, towards Todwick end (MC).

19th January At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) today, a Jack Snipe flushed, 5 Siskin and 2 Bullfinch (WB). 7 Waxwing by 36 Rectory Gardens, Todwick (BC). (but no sign at 1400).

18th January 5 Waxwing at Swinston Hill Road, Dinnington (RSm).

13th January 3 Brambling in trees near the old sewage works at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (BC).

9th January A pair of Stonechat at Dewidales, plus c50 Goldfinch (BCa). Great White Egret and a Grey Heron at Axle Lane still (PT).

5th January The Great White Egret still present at Axle Lane, by the ponds (MC).

4th January At least 4 Water Rail at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland). The Great White Egret still present at Axle Lane, by the ponds (MC).

3rd January At Axle Lane this morning, a Raven >S and 76 Pink-footed Goose >N (MC). 160 Pink-footed Goose >W over Tommy Flockton’s Marsh (WB) and 80 Pink-footed Goose >W over S. Anston, plus Raven Calling (AM). Great White Egret and Stonechat at Axle Lane this afternoon (MC).

1st January At Axle Lane this morning were Little Egret, Grey Heron, Great White Egret, Cormorant, 60 Fieldfare, Buzzard, 6 Herring Gull & 3 Black-headed Gull. Tommy Flockton's Marsh held several Redwing, 35 Greylag Goose, Kestrel, 16 Wigeon, 9 Moorhen, 16 Mallard, 2 Little Egret, 9 Teal, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 8 Great Black-backed Gull >W & 2 Herring Gull. At NAPT 2 Egyptian Goose flew off >S, 21 Mallard, 2 Woodcock, 4 Stock Dove, Buzzard, c200 Pink-footed Goose in 2 skeins >SSE & a Grey Wagtail. A covey of 12 Grey Partridge by Common Road. Around Roche Abbey were 12 Siskin, 6 Long-tailed Tit, 5 Buzzard, 2 Nuthatch, and Marsh Tit. A flock of 50 Linnet along Eastfield Lane, by Ledger Lakes. At Langold Lake were c100 Canada Goose, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 20 Tufted Duck, 17 Coot, 28 Mallard, 276 Black-headed Gull, 6 Moorhen & 2 Mute Swan. Dusk at Thurcroft Marsh produced Sparrowhawk, 6 Redwing, 25 Magpie, Barn Owl, Kestrel & Buzzard (ADH, MC & BC). Barn Owl hunting along Crowgate, S. Anston (MC).

31st December At Axle Lane were Great White Egret and 3 Little Egret before flying off towards Tommy Flockton's Marsh (MC).

30th December The annual SK58 Post Christmas Walk produced, along Eastfield Lane; 60 Fieldfare, 200 Woodpigeon and 10 Linnet. At Slade Hills were c100 Black-headed Gull and 5 Buzzard feeding on worms. Around Roche Abbey were 2 Marsh Tit, 5 Mallard & 4 Teal. At Stone were 2 Kestrel, m Sparrowhawk & Buzzard (ADH, MC, PBa, & AM).

29th December At Axle Lane ponds were 2 Little Egret and a Great White Egret (MC). A Red Kite over Throapham Orchard (ADH).

28th December At Axle Lane were Great White Egret, Peregrine and Red Kite >N (AE).

26th December 110 Pink-footed Goose >E over Axle Lane. Stonechat and Great White Egret also present (MC).

25th December 2 Stonechat at Axle Lane, plus 100 Golden Plover (MC).

24th December At Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) were Sparrowhawk, 5 Siskin, 6 Reed Bunting, 22 Redwing and a Kestrel (WB).

23rd December At Tommy Flockton’s Marsh were 2 Egyptian Goose, 2 Little Egret, 7 Teal, 11 Wigeon and 4 Mallard (BC).

20th December A Red Kite over Langold Lake this morning, a Little Egret in the shallows. Plus 40-50 Pink-footed Goose >NE (MSc). Stonechat, 24 Lapwing, 93 Golden Plover at Axle Lane. Plus 46 Pink-footed Goose >E (MC).

18th December This morning at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) was a mixed flock 50+ Goldfinch & Siskin, also 28 Fieldfare, 42 Redwing, 4 Bullfinch, Kestrel and 2 Jay. Tommy Flockton’s Marsh produced 4 Little Egret & 8 Wigeon (WB).

16th December A Stonechat and 26 Golden Plover at Axle Lane (MC).

14th December A Red Kite >N over Axle Lane (MC).

13th December 6 Buzzard and 21 Golden Plover at Axle Lane (MC).

10th December 4 Waxwing at Anston Grange Farm today (GF & LF).

5th December At a very wet Tommy Flockton’s Marsh this morning were c50 Mallard, c25 Wigeon, c20 Teal. Also 2 Little Egret, 2 Egyptian Goose, Grey Heron, 6 Moorhen, m Gadwall, 8 Canada Goose, 3 Mute Swan, 22 Black-headed Gull and c12 Redwing (BC). 30 Pink-footed Goose >W over Throapham (ADH).

3rd December Jack Snipe at Kiveton Pit Top (Kiveton Community Woodland) (WB).

1st December Little Egret at Langold Lake this morning (MSc).