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Congratulations
to Mick Clay & John Gallagher who tie on 133
species to win the SK58 Yearlist competition 2011 It
all starts again for 2012
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SK58
Calendars 2012
Key:
m= male, f=
female, juv= juvenile, imm.=
immature, N= north, S= South,E=
East, W= West, c= circa (approx.),
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further details.
31st
December
Langold Lake held Water Rail, 13 Lesser Redpoll
& m&f Goosander. At Kings Wood were 100
Pink-footed Geese >W (John Gallagher). 2 Little
Grebe at Lindrick Dale (Andy Murray).
30th December
At the Butterfly House this morning were 4 Carrion Crow,
8 Blackbird, 9 Chaffinch, 4 Robin,
10 Jackdaw, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 12
Blue Tit, 10 House Sparrow, 20 Tree
Sparrow and Kestrel. At Dewidales were 4 Blackbird,
3 Pied Wagtail, and Kestrel (Chris Lilley).
21st December
3 Goldcrests yesterday and one today Kiveton Pit Top
(Alan Bateman).
29th December
At Manor Farm, Slade Hooton a f Merlin hunting game
cover (John Gallagher).
28th December
The SK58 walk produced m Gadwall at Firbeck, Marsh
Tit, Siskin, 3 Greylag Geese and
a Pink-footed Goose, 15 Mallard, 2 Mute
Swan, 4 Tufted Duck and c25 Fieldfare.
6 Buzzard by Kings Wood and 2 Teal, 18 Mallard
at Roche Abbey (John Gallagher, Andy Murray, Mick
Clay, Andy Hirst & Chris Lilley ).
17th December
At Axle
Lane today were 600 Golden Plover, 39 Black-headed
Gull and a Common Gull. At Penny Piece a Buzzard
(Mick Clay). At Carr, m Merlin flew towards
Lingodell (John O'Malley).
14th December
Circa 150-200 Fieldfare on Lindrick Golf Course near
the 1st tee around 13:00 (Sheila Newsome & Ruth Brown).
12th December
c30 House
Sparrow back in a Throapham garden for a week now (Andy Hirst).
11th December
At Axle Lane were 400 Golden Plover. Roche Abbey held
3 Mistle Thrush, 40 Siskin, 12 Goldfinch,
3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Woodcock. Langold
Lake produced 35 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll,
35 Goldfinch, Sparrowhawk and 7 (6m, 1f)
Pochard (John Gallagher). Also here were c100 Coot,
6 Moorhen, c25 Tufted Duck, 10 Mallard,
c50 Canada Geese, c20 Black-headed Gull,
Buzzard, 6 Great Tit, 7 Blackbird,
8 Reed Bunting, c20 Gadwall, 6 Mute
Swan (2ad, 4 juv.) & Heron. Carlton Lake held
c25 Black-headed Gull, 5 Fieldfare, 2 Redwing,
10 Coot, 15 Mallard & a Sparrowhawk.
At Brown Bailey's were 5 Black-headed Gull, 25 Tufted
Duck, 30 Mallard & 10 Coot.
Whilst NAPT produced 6 Black-headed Gull, 15 Goldfinch,
20 Jackdaw, 5 Rook, 8 Redwing and
20 Blackbird (Paul Rigg).
10th December
Reed Bunting in a Kiveton Garden (Alan Bateman).
At Axle Lane today were 170 Golden Plover, 50 Pink-footed
Geese >E, distant skein of 80 Grey Geese >E,
and a further 70 distant Grey Geese in a skein >E.
At Roche Abbey were 2 Woodcock, 5 Marsh Tit,
6 Bullfinch, 11 Goldcrest, Little
Grebe, 12 Teal, 24 Mallard and 7
Nuthatch (John Gallagher).
9th December
Langold Lake held a Water Rail on the top island (Mick
Clay). Kingfisher also at Langold Lake and another
at Carlton Lake (John Gallagher).
1st December
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker briefly at Colonel's Holt this
afternoon (Andy Hirst).
30th November
A walk from Slade Hills to Roche Abbey, via Kings Wood produced
4 Buzzard at Slade Hills plus several Reed Bunting
in game cover & Lesser Redpoll. Kings Wood
produced 3 Roe Deer, 2 Jay, 8 Siskin,
10 Buzzard, 4 Nuthatch in tit flock, 15
Blackbird, 40 Long-tailed Tit, Great
Spotted Woodpecker, Tawny Owl, 4 Treecreeper,
8 Goldcrest, 23 Greenfinch 2 Bullfinch
and a m Sparrowhawk. The highlight was a f Lesser
Spotted Woodpecker at Colonel's Holt, plus Marsh Tit,
21 Mallard, 3 Teal and Moorhen at
Roche Abbey (Andy Hirst).
29th
November 3 Brent
Geese over Anston (Mick Clay). Brambling
in a Kiveton garden (Alan Bateman). At Kiveton Woodlands
today were 3 Robin, 7 Magpie, 4 Jackdaw,
c20 Blackbird, Green Woodpecker, 5 Moorhen,
2 Kestrel together and one seen further away. 5 Goldfinch,
Chaffinch, f Bullfinch, Sparrowhawk,
Cormorant >S towards Harthill, 10 Mallard,
10 Starling, 10 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare,
m Pheasant, mixed flock of Blue Tit and
Great Tit, 2 Mute Swan and a Grey
Heron (Paul Rigg).
28th November
Around Kiveton Pit Top today were 10 Tree Sparrow, 2 Jay,
6 Magpie, 2 Kestrel, 10 Grey Partridge,
10 Lapwing, 20 Goldfinch and 4 Bullfinch
(Darren Carnall). Along Rackford Lane today were 12 House
Sparrow, 16 Chaffinch and 2 Jay.
In Lindrick Dale were 2 Little Grebe, 21 Mallard
and 4 Coot. At Turnerwood were 26 Mallard,
2 Mute Swan, 12 Siskin (Chris Lilley).
27th November
Highlights at Langold Lake this morning were 3ad. and 4 juv. Mute
Swan- we heard the 5th juv. Mute Swan was taken into care but
later died as a result of an infection to it's beak. A third adult has
appeared, but is harassed by the resident pair. Male Shoveler
still plus, 2 pairs of Wigeon, m Pochard,
75 Gadwall, 40 Tufted Duck and Little
Grebe. From Kings Wood corner were 7 Buzzard,
2 Nuthatch, Kestrel, 4 Common Gull,
2 Cormorant >SE and the highlight a juv. f Hen
Harrier, quartering game cover- has apparently been around since
Thursday (Andy Hirst). Still present at 15:00 (John Gallagher
& Mick Clay). Along the Chesterfield Canal today were
2 Moorhen, Chaffinch, 4 Black-headed
Gull, Sparrowhawk, c15 Redwing,
Kestrel & 6 Long-tailed Tit (Paul
Rigg).
26th November
Around Kings Wood were 2 Nuthatch, 19 Long-tailed
Tit, 3 Goldcrest, 6 Buzzard, 10
Mallard, Yellowhammer, 70 Fieldfare,
imm. Cormorant >N and 2 Tree Sparrow (Andy
Hirst).
25th November
At Lingodell today were 26 Black-headed Gull, 5 Yellowhammer,
45 Fieldfare, 2 Heron, Sparrowhawk,
2 Cormorant & 31 Pied Wagtail. Firbeck
Hall held a single Pink-footed Goose. Carlton Lake produced
a f Goosander (John Gallagher).
21st NovemberShoveler
and Pochard still present at Langold Lake today (Paul
Rigg).
20th
November Dusk at Thurcroft Pit Top produced 3 Short-eared
Owls, 4 Tawny Owls and a Little Owl (John
Gallagher). At Kiveton Pit Top was either a Short-eared Owl
or Long-eared Owl (Darren Carnall).
19th November
Around Kiveton Woodlands today were Green Woodpecker,
8 Mallard, 7 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Black-headed
Gull, 2 Carrion Crow, 8 Jackdaw,
Moorhen, 10 Fieldfare, c20 Goldfinch,
2 Kestrel, Buzzard & 4 Magpie
(Paul Rigg). At Thurcroft Pit Top today were Willow Tit,
40 Fieldfare and Redwing, 27 Grey
Partridge, 6 Skylark, 11 Reed Bunting,
and 3 Kestrel. At Kings Wood corner were 7 Buzzard,
and 2 Sparrowhawk. Shoveler m still at
Langold Lake, plus Pochard and 7 Wigeon (4m
3f) (Andy Hirst & Mick Clay).
18th November
10 Lesser Redpoll at Kiveton Pit Top plus Kingfisher
(Alan Bateman). Plus 10 Tree Sparrow, 2
Kestrel, 3 Grey Partridge, 40 Black-headed
Gull and Buzzard with prey (Darren Carnall).
13th
November The
SK58 Wildfowl count produced: Roche Abbey-6 Teal, 2 pairs
of Mallard and a Little Grebe. Lingodell
held a pair of Wigeon, 7 Mallard and Heron.
At Firbeck were 18 Mallard, 6 Coot, Little
Grebe, a pair of Tufted Duck, 2 Mute Swan,
and Moorhen.
Lots of wildfowl
at Langold Lake today including 23 Tufted Duck, 2m and
1f Wigeon, 47 Mallard, 78 Coot,
6 Mute Swan, 110 Gadwall, 7 Great
Crested Grebe, and 362 Canada Geese. Nearby Langold
Holt held 5 Teal. Brown Bailey's produced 20 Tufted
Duck, 9 Coot, 4 Mallard and f Goldeneye.
At Hewett Arms Pond were 25 Mallard and 3 Heron
(Andy Hirst, Mick Clay, Brian Chambers,
Alan Bradford, Paul Rigg, Andy Murray and Chris
Lilley). At Kiveton Woodlands today were 2 Black-headed Gull,
6 Moorhen and 3 Coot. Along the Chesterfield
Canal were Kingfisher, c10 Goldfinch &
c8 Long-tailed Tits (Paul Rigg).
12th November
Single Short-eared Owl at Thurcroft Pit Top today
(John Ward).
11th November
Quiet at NAPT in the mist with 9 Pied Wagtail, 31
Goldfinch, steady passage of Fieldfare in
groups of 20-30, Kingfisher, Lesser Redpoll &
11 Grey Partridge. Along Rackford Lane to Dewidales were
20+ Yellowhammer, about 15 Skylark, lots
of Redwing and Fieldfare, 2 Jay,
2m Kestrel, 4 Mistle Thrush, and a few Linnet
(Andy Hirst). Later that day were 14 Grey Partridge
at Dinnington Marsh (Andy Hirst).
10th November
At Langold Lake today were 105 Gadwall, 2m Wigeon,
36 Tufted Duck, 7 Great Crested Grebe, 6
Mute Swans, 366 Canada Geese, 60 Black-headed
Gulls, 2 Common Gull, 99 Coot, 2
Woodcock ,6 Siskin, 2 Green Woodpecker,
5 Bullfinch, Grey Wagtail and Buzzard
(Mick Clay).
6th November
At Langold Lake today were 88 Gadwall, m Shoveler,
m Pochard, 3 Wigeon, 7 Great Crested
Grebe and Green Woodpecker (Mick Clay).
At Thurcroft Pit Top a single Short-eared Owl , came out
very late in almost darkness and a high count of 7 Kestrel.
Shoveler still present at Langold Lake (Andy Hirst).
5th November
Carr produced Little Owl and 3 Kestrel.
At Thurcroft Pit Top were 2 Short-eared Owls, 3 Kestrel,
Buzzard, 3 Snipe, 21 Redwing >S
and 37 Fieldfare >S (Mick Clay, John Gallagher
& Andy Murray). In addition were Woodcock &
7 Kestrel (John Gallagher & Andy Murray).
2nd November
From a
windy and cool Kings Wood corner this morning were a steady passage
of Skylark, Fieldfare and Woodpigeon.
Plus 17 Buzzard enjoying the breeze, including a very
pale bird with a white upper tail, which will no doubt be reported as
a Rough-legged Buzzard over the winter. Also m & f
Sparrowhawk, 4 Tree Sparrow & 4 Yellowhammer.
At Langold Lake were 44 Mallard, 99 Coot,
at least 6 Great Crested Grebe, probably more. 83 Gadwall,
2ad, 4juv. Mute Swan, 6 Black-headed Gull,
22 Tufted Duck, 3 pairs of Wigeon, 21 Moorhen,
15 Siskin and c100 Jackdaw mobbing a Buzzard
(out numbered). At Brown Bailey's were 14 Tufted Duck,
2 Mallard and 3 Coot (Andy Hirst).
1st November
Along Woodsetts Road, North Anston today were 6 Long-tailed Tit,
2 Blackbird, 6 Skylark, 6 Redwing
and 30 Rook. At Dewidales were 16 Skylark,
Kestrel, 9 Tree Sparrow, 6 Blackbird,
23 Yellowhammer & 12 Chaffinch. Along
Rackford Lane were 7 Blackbird, 7 Chaffinch,
4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Yellowhammer, and 38 Starling
(Chris Lilley).
31st October
Along Woodsetts Road today were Green Woodpecker &
Reed Bunting. Around Dewidales were 3 Pied Wagtail,
17 Skylark, 50 Yellowhammer & 6 Tree
Sparrow (Chris Lilley). Around Kiveton Hall Farm today
were 3 Blackbirds (2m 1f), c20 House Sparrow.
A t Axle Lane were 2 Carrion Crow, 6 Jackdaw,
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 3 Black-headed Gull (over
ponds), c20 Skylark and f Yellowhammer.
In Bluebell Wood was a mixed flock of Long-tailed Tit,
Great Tit, Blue Tit & Treecreeper
(Paul Rigg).
30th October
At Langold Lake today were 3 Jay, 3m, 3f Wigeon,
Brambling, Little Grebe, Kingfisher,
Green Woodpecker, 150 Fieldfare, 60 Redwing,
25 Siskin and 5 Goldcrest. Anston Brook
held Kingfisher, 2 Reed Bunting, Jay,
2 Buzzard and Kestrel. At Costhorpe a Yellow-legged
Gull (John Gallagher & Mick Clay).
28th October
Single Ring-necked Parakeet this morning >W over
the allotments at Laughten en le Morthen (Nigel Butler).
22nd October
At NAPT this morning were 17 Grey Partridge, 3 Bullfinch,
8 Pied Wagtail, 15 Redwing, 408 Fieldfare,
3 Skylark, 75 Rook, 2 Siskin,
24 Black-headed Gull, 4 Lesser Redpoll >S,
5 Meadow Pipit, 8 Lesser Black-backed Gull and
a Greater Black-backed Gull >S, 3 Reed Bunting,
a pair of Mallard, and a Buzzard (Andy
Hirst).
19th October
A quick jaunt around Langold Lake produced 38 Mallard,
109 Coot, 6 Mute Swan, 2 ad, 4 juv, one
juv. seems to have disappeared. 6 Great Crested Grebe,
Common Gull, 86 Gadwall, 22 Tufted
Duck, a pair of Wigeon, 10 Moorhen,
and 12 Black-headed Gull. On Carlton Lake were a pair
of Wigeon (poss. same as Langold birds), 9 Mallard,
2 Coot and a Heron (Andy Hirst).
16th October
Late afternoon at Axle Lane, produced a Stonechat on the
wall (Mick Clay). At Thorpe Salvin were 2 Buzzard,
10 Yellowhammer and m Blackcap (John
Gallagher & Andy Murray).
14th October
A quick visit to Axle Lane produced c20 Lesser Black-backed
Gull on the ploughed field between the wall and A57, plus 20
Black-headed Gull, Buzzard, c100 Starling,
c100 Skylark and 10 Jackdaw. In Bluebell
Wood and the farm were a mixed flock of c20 Blue Tit &
Great Tit (Paul Rigg).
13th October
Early morning at Axle Lane produced 332 Redwing, 4 Mistle
Thrush, 100 Skylark, 50 Meadow Pipit and
a Lesser Redpoll >S plus Tree Sparrow >W.
Also juv. Peregrine and 100 Golden Plover (Mick
Clay).
11th October
In gardens at Axle Lane today were 2 Redwing (Mick
Clay).
4th October
At Langold Lake today were 6 Great Crested Grebe, 7 Mute
Swans (inc.5 juvs.), 75 Canada Geese, 2 Wigeon,
80 Gadwall, 1 juv. Red-crested Pochard and
17 Tufted Duck (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
2nd October At
Langold Lake today were 2 Chiffchaff, Grey Wagtail,
2 Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 2 Jay
, 4 Cormorant >S, 4 House Martin,
and 9 Swallow. At Thurcroft Pit Top were Snipe,
13 Grey Partridge and Chiffchaff (John
Gallagher).
1st October At
Axle Lane were 600 + Skylarks >S and 2 Wheatear.
At Kings Wood corner was a large movement of birds >S including Swallows,
11 Siskins, 17 Tree Sparrows, Skylarks
also 3 Jays, 4 Cormorants and 100
Linnets, plus 12 Buzzard (Mick Clay).
30th September
Red Kite over
Sandbeck, from Kings Wood Corner (John O'Malley), plus c10 Buzzard,
2 Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and several Siskin,
Meadow Pipit and Skylark >S (Andy
Hirst & Mick Clay). At
Axle Lane were 400 + Skylark, 17 Swallows >S
and Wheatear (Mick Clay).
29th
September
At Axle Lane this morning were 3 Wheatear, 2 Corn
Bunting, 200 Golden Plover and 200+ Skylarks
>S (Mick Clay).
28th
September At Axle Lane today were 4 Wheatear, 8
Golden Plover and 200+ Skylarks >S.
Also in a South Anston garden at midday, a Hummingbird Hawk
Moth (Mick Clay).
27th
September At Axle Lane today were 3 Wheatear, 80
Golden Plover and 200+ Skylarks >S
(Mick Clay).
26th
September At Axle Lane were 5 Wheatear, 100 Golden
Plover, 5 Greylag Geese >E and 2 Buzzard
(Mick Clay).
25th
September This morning at Axle Lane were Cormorant >N
and Wheatear. At NAPT were 3 Chiffchaff,
Whitethroat, 16 Grey Partridge, Willow
Tit, 3 Grey Wagtail >S, 80 Goldfinch,
50 Meadow Pipit, 10 Skylark plus 9 Skylark
>S, Whinchat and single Jay (John
Gallagher).
23rd
September This afternoon at NAPT were 5 Buzzard circling
above plus Willow Tit and Whinchat (John
Gallagher).
22nd
September At Axle Lane a f Merlin hunting in stubble
field before >E, 50 Meadow Pipit, 17 House Martin
and 150 Skylark >S and Corn Bunting
(Mick Clay).
21st
September At Axle Lane were a juv. Peregrine with
Woodpigeon and Yellow Wagtail >S (Mick
Clay)..
20th
September Early morning at Axle Lane, a Wheatear and
39 Golden Plover (Mick Clay).
18th
September At NAPT this morning were 12 Robin, 55
Meadow Pipit, 14 Siskin >S, 7 Chiffchaff,
constant steam of small numbers of Swallow>S, 19
Lesser Black-backed Gull >SW, 7 Reed Bunting,
23 Skylark, 8 Grey Partridge, Grey
Wagtail >S, 28 Golden Plover >N, 4 Bullfinch,
ad. Hobby >S, Willow Tit and Whitethroat
(Andy Hirst). From Kings Wood corner were 20+ Buzzard
and Sparrowhawk (Mick Clay, Andy Hirst,
John Gallagher & Brian Chambers). At Langold Lake
were ad. Hobby >S, 3 Buzzard and 76
Gadwall (Andy Hirst, Mick Clay &
John Gallagher). Whinchat at Thurcroft Pit Top
(John Gallagher).
17th
September At NAPT this morning, 2 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, m & f Blackcap, 5
Bullfinch, 2 Reed Bunting, Willow
Tit, Siskin, 34 Mallard, Buzzard,
2 Grey Wagtail >S, Cormorant, 8 Grey
Partridge and 8 Snipe >S (Andy Hirst,
Mick Clay & John Gallagher).
16th
September Curlew over Langold Lake and Whinchat at
Dinnington Marsh (John Gallagher). At Axle Lane were Wheatear
and 4 Whinchat (2 by the wall and 2 on the main
path including 1 m) and 13 Curlew and Yellow Wagtail
>S (Mick Clay).
15th
September At Axle Lane today were 5 Wheatear and
2 Whinchat. Also 13 Buzzard at Kiveton
Pit Top (Mick Clay).
14th
September 2 juv Whinchat at Axle Lane this evening
(Mick Clay & Andy Hirst).
11th
September Early morning at Axle Lane produced 11 Wheatear,
4 Yellow Wagtail, Yellowhammer, 50 Golden
Plover, 15 Grey Partridge and Corn Bunting.
Marsh Tit and Grey Wagtail at Dinnington
Marsh. 2 Raven and 4 Buzzard at Brampton
Common plus 72 Gadwall at Langold Lake (Andy Hirst
& Mick Clay).
10th
September Early morning at Thurcroft Pit Top produced Little
Owl in Carr, Green Sandpiper, 24 Grey Partridge,
3 Lesser Redpoll, 30 Goldfinch, and Buzzard.
Along Dinnington Marsh were 3 Willow Tit, 13 Grey
Partridge and Siskin, plus several Chiffchaff.
A constant stream of Lesser Black-backed Gull over Hodsock
with 109 over and 114 in a field-the highlight an ad. Yellow-legged
Gull, plus several Yellow Wagtail. At Langold Lake
were 15 Mallard, 109 Coot, 74 Gadwall,
6ad & 2 juv. Great Crested Grebe, 3 Little Grebe,
2ad. & 5juv. Mute Swan, 13 Tufted Duck,
Heron and 6 Black-headed Gull (Andy Hirst).
At Brown Baileys today were 10 Tufted Duck, 6 Mallard,
Kestrel, 9 Coot, juv. Great Crested
Grebe and c20 Rook (Paul Rigg). At Gildingwells
crossroads were 500 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 100 Black-headed
Gull and 3 Hobby. Brampton Common produced Peregrine >W (John Gallagher).
9th
September At Thurcroft Pit Top today were Whinchat,
80 Linnet, 70 Goldfinch, Green Woodpecker,
Great Spotted Woodpecker, 6 Skylark, 40
Siskin >S, 50 Meadow Pipit >S &
4 Reed Bunting (John Gallagher).
8th
September Still 10 Wheatears at Axle Lane and 33 Golden
Plover (Mick Clay).
At Langold Lake at noon today were ad. and juv. Common Tern,
12 Lesser Black-backed >E, 40+ Gadwall,
Buzzard and 3 Little Grebe (Peter Gleghorn).
20 House Martin and 4 Swift over Anston
(Chris Lilley).
7th
September At Axle Lane today were 14 Wheatear by the
hole in wall, also 38 Skylark, Corn Bunting and
a good movement of Meadow Pipit, plus 33 Golden
Plover (Mick Clay).
6th
September A quick hour at Langold Lake produced a good passage of
House Martin >S, 59 Gadwall, 7 Mute
Swan (2ad, 5juv), 2 Little Grebe, 6ad and 2 juv.
Great Crested Grebe and a Tawny Owl (Andy
Hirst).
5th
September At Axle Lane today were 4 Wheatears and
in a garden on Swinston Hill Road, Dinnington a Hummingbird Hawk
Moth (Mick Clay).
4th
September This afternoon at Axle Lane were 3 Heron,
single Buzzard, Little Owl and 6 Wheatear
(Geoff Facer). At Kiveton Pit Top were c20 Goldfinch,
10 Great Tit, 5 Swallows, 20 Jackdaw
and at least 2 Kestrel (Paul Rigg). At
Axle Lane were 5 Wheatear and Swift >S.
At Langold Lake were 50 Gadwall, Red-crested Pochard,
6 Great Crested Grebe and 2juvs. with one ad. still on
a nest, the other appears flooded out, 2 Little Grebe,
14 Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler
and Spotted Flycatcher, Kingfisher &
Cormorant (Mick Clay, John Gallagher).
3rd
September At NAPT were 4 Bullfinch, 9 Chiffchaff,
9 Whitethroat, Willow Tit, 3 Yellow
Wagtail, 2 Buzzard, juv. Hobby,
25 Meadow Pipit, 100 House Martin and 42
Swallows >S (Mick Clay). At Langold Lake were
c30 Gadwall, c30 Canada Geese, c50 Coot,
4ad. 2juv. Great Crested Grebe, 3f Tufted Duck and
Heron (Paul Rigg). At Axle Lane today were 3 Wheatear
and 26 Golden Plover (Mick Clay).
2nd
September
This morning at Langold Lake the juv Red-crested Pochard still
present, plus Spotted Flycatcher (John Gallagher).
1st
September At Owdy Wood today were 4 Hobby and 4 Buzzards.
At Langold, a Barn Owl and Buzzard and
at Letwell a Little Owl (Mick Clay & Andy
Murray). At Brown Baileys were 3 Spotted Flycatcher (Ivan
Keeton).
31st
August Early morning at Axle Lane were 17 Golden Plover,
200 Linnet, 3 Wheatear and Corn Bunting.
Late evening by Kiveton Hall Farm produced Spotted Flycatcher,
3 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff,
80 House Martin and 60 Swallow (Mick
Clay).
30th
August At Axle Lane today were 14 Golden Plover, Wheatear,
2 Yellow Wagtail and Curlew >S late
evening (Mick Clay).
29th
August Dawn at Tinkerhole Dike produced little movement, but 4 Goldfinch,
14 Greenfinch, 18 Swallow, 7 Lesser
Black-backed Gull, 11 House Martin, 3 Black-headed
Gull, 3 Blackbird, 4 Robin, 4 Chiffchaff,
3 Chaffinch, 157 Woodpigeon, 3 Kestrel,
40 Rook, 6 Stock Dove, 9 Buzzard,
2 Sparrowhawk, Blackcap & Whitethroat.
Kingfisher at NAPT (Andy Hirst). At Axle Lane
were Wheatear and 8 Golden Plover and at
Dinnington Marsh; Sedge Warbler, 3 Bullfinch,
3 Chiffchaff and Sparrowhawk (Mick Clay).
28th
August Early morning at Tinkerhole Dike produced little movement,
but Blackcap, Whitethroat, 5 Chaffinch,
2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzard & Willow
Tit. At Carr Hill were 8 Tree Sparrow plus 3 Swift
and 35 Gadwall at Langold Lake (Andy Hirst,
Mick Clay). At Roche Abbey were 4 Mallard, 4 Coot,
3 Moorhen & 3 Marsh Tit (Andy Hirst).
Early morning at Axle Lane produced Tree Pipit and Whimbrel
>S, 2 Wheatear and 4 Golden Plover (Mick
Clay).
25th
August Early morning at Axle Lane revealed 11 Whimbrel>S
and Golden Plover (Mick Clay).
24th
August At Langold Lake today were 26 Gadwall, Little Grebe, 4 ad and 2 juv. Great Crested Grebe,
8 Buzzard and Hobby (Mick Clay).
22nd
August First Golden Plover back at Axle Lane (Mick
Clay).
21st
August At Langold Lake today were 27 Gadwall, juv
Red-crested Pochard, 4ad Great Crested Grebe and
2 juvs, 2ad Mute Swans and 5 juvs., Cormorant,
2ad and 1 juv Buzzard, 4 Nuthatch and Sparrowhawk
(Mick Clay).
17th
August At Axle Lane today were Wheatear, 17 Yellow
Wagtail >E, 300 House Martin, 100 Swallow,
12 Swift, Great Spotted Woodpecker and juv.
Buzzard (Mick Clay).
15th
August Hobby >NNW over Throapham this afternoon
(Andy Hirst).
14th
August Over Harry Crofts quarry today were 5 Buzzard,
4 Buzzard over Kiveton Pit Top and 2 Buzzard over
Loscar Wood (Mick Clay).
13th
AugustGreenshank in Harry Crofts Quarry (John
Gallagher).
9th
August At Langold Lake today were 13 Great Crested Grebe,
9 Gadwall, Heron, 5 Tufted Duck,
juv. Cormorant, 2ad and 5juv Mute Swan,
plus single Snipe at Carlton Lake. Roche Abbey revealed
26 Mallard, 6 Coot, 9 Moorhen and
single f Tufted Duck and single juv. (Andy Hirst).
3rd
August At Dinnington Marsh today were 3 Siskin, 5
Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler,
4 Bullfinch, Tree Sparrow, 3 Willow
Tit and a Buzzard. At sites in the square were
2 ad and 2 juv Barn Owl and juv. Long-eared Owl
(Mick Clay).
2nd
August At Carlton Lake today were 2 Shoveler, 20 Lesser
Black-backed Gulls and a pair of Grey Wagtail (Geoff
Facer).
31st
July Green Sandpiper at Hodsock. Langold Lake held Little
Grebe. Axle Lane produced 2-3 Little Owl (near
new Kestrel box). Lingodell Farm held Tufted Duck with
6 juvs. and single Crossbill, which dropped into Kings
Wood. Buckwood Farm at dusk revealed 2 ad. and 2 juv. Barn Owl,
plus Little Owl and 3 Tawny Owl (John
Gallagher). Early morning at Dinnington Marsh produced 3 Willow
Tit, 6 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff,
2 Whitethroat, Blackcap, Great Spotted
Woodpecker, Jay, 5 Bullfinch, 2m
3 f, Buzzard, family party (2ad 4juv.) of Siskin,
Grey Partridge and Mute Swan. At Hodsock
were 4 Yellow Wagtail, Buzzard, Grey
Wagtail >SW, Chiffchaff, 2 Lesser Black-backed
Gulls >SW and c50 Swallow. Nearby Langold Lake
produced 13 Great Crested Grebe (6ad, 7juv.) 2ad. and
5juv. Mute Swan, 40 Coot, single Tufted
Duck, Kingfisher on top lake, ad. Little
Grebe and Marsh Tit. 4 Tree Sparrow over
Lingodell and from Kings Wood corner were 5 Buzzard, Cormorant
and Kestrel. 2 Reed Warbler still
present at NAPT (Andy Hirst).
30th
July 2 Turtle Dove at Fanfield, by the Chesterfield
Canal today (Sheila Newsome & Ruth Brown).
27th
July Several
Quail calling from Woodsetts Road, N. Anston today, plus
10 Tree Sparrow at Dewidales. Rackford Lane produced a
further 50 Tree Sparrow, 17 Chaffinch, Wheatear
& 5 Siskin (Chris Lilley). Early morning
at Axle Lane produced 27 Skylark, 3 Corn Bunting,
100 Black-headed Gull and 51 Yellow Wagtail (2
ad & 49 juv.) (Mick Clay).
26th
July 4 Buzzard over Harry Croft's Quarry and 39 Yellow
Wagtail at Axle Lane (Mick Clay).
25th
July Early morning at Axle Lane produced 29 Yellow Wagtail,
6 Corn Bunting and 200 Swift >S (Mick Clay).
24th
JulyCurlew today over Harry Crofts Quarry (Andy
Murray). At Axle Lane were 28 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Corn
Bunting, 191 Swift >S, Curlew >W,
Tree Sparrow >S, 2 Buzzard, 500 Lesser
Black-backed Gull, 400 Black-headed Gull and 11
Common Gull (Mick Clay).
23rd
July At Carr today were 2ad Little Owls and 3 juv's
in the farm buildings and at Thurcroft Pit Top were 11 Kestrel
(3 families) and 5 Bullfinch. Hodsock produced
2 Buzzard. NAPT held ad. Reed Warbler feeding
3 juv's. and one feeding 2 juv's. In Harry Crofts Quarry was a single
Green Sandpiper (Mick Clay).
21st
July Early morning at Axle Lane produced 26 juv. Yellow Wagtail,
11 Reed Bunting, 3 Corn Bunting, Sparrowhawk
and Common Tern (Mick Clay).
20th
July Early morning at Axle Lane were 20 juv. Yellow Wagtail,
10 Reed Bunting (mainly juv's), 3 Corn Bunting and
79 Swallow >S (Mick Clay). Teatime at Harry
Crofts Quarry today were Green Sandpiper and Hobby
(John Gallagher and Andy Murray).
17th
July At Hodsock today were 2 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Lapwing,
5 Buzzard, 50 Swift, Common Gull
>S & 50 House Martin (Andy Hirst).
16th
July Today at Hodsock were 36 Lapwing, Yellow
Wagtail, 60 Swift-pretty quiet (Andy Hirst).
13th
July At NAPT a Grasshopper Warbler reeling from the
scrub at the back of the hospice (Geoff Facer). At Turnerwood
were 12 House Sparrow, a pair of Grey Wagtail,
pair of Mute Swan, 20 Mallard,11 Coot,
Heron, 50 Swallow, 40 Woodpigeon,
2 Turtle Dove, 2 Bullfinch, 8 Long-tailed
Tit and a f Tufted Duck and 9 juv. (Andy Hirst).
12th
July At Hodsock this evening were 2 Yellow Wagtail,
9 Lapwing, 2 Yellowhammer and 3 Buzzard.
At Langold Lake were 2ad and 1 juv. Common Tern (Andy
Hirst & Mick Clay).
11th
JulyCrossbill over Kings Wood this evening whilst
erecting next boxes. Buzzard & Cormorant at
Hodsock (Andy Hirst, Mick Clay & Andy Murray).
9th
JulyCommon Tern at Langold Lake (Andy Hirst).
Early morning at NAPT were 8 Blackcap and 5 Chiffchaff.
Late afternoon at Langold Lake produced 2 ad juv. Common Tern,
5 ad Great Crested Grebe (1 on a nest and 4 juvs), 2 Buzzard,
juv. Hobby, 2 Tawny Owl calling, Kestrel,
2 Blackcap and 6 Chiffchaff (Mick Clay).
At Hodsock today were Green Sandpiper, Common Tern,
Yellow Wagtail, 2 Buzzard, Lesser
Whitethroat, 45 Lapwing, 30 Tree Sparrow
& 14 Linnet. Langold Lake held a staggering
7 Common Sandpiper and a Common Tern (John
Gallagher).
8th
July At Hodsock today were 3 Yellowhammer, 11 Woodpigeon,
7 Stock Dove, 5 Pied Wagtail, 3 Buzzard,
60 Swift, 25 Swallow, 4 Pheasant,
3 Yellow Wagtail, a pair of Reed Bunting &
Lapwing (Andy Hirst). A return visit that evening
produced 4 Skylark, 2 Reed Bunting, 2 Buzzard,
30 Swift, 22 Swallow, 4 House Martin,
4 Stock Dove, Lapwing, 2 Yellow Wagtail,
Whitethroat & a Black-headed Gull (Andy
Hirst & Alan Bradford). At a new site a juv. Long-eared
Owl was heard squeaking (Andy Hirst).
5th
July At Hodsock today were 6 Lapwing, 9 Woodpigeon,
2 Whitethroat, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 8 Linnet,
7 Pied Wagtail, imm Heron, 2 Oystercatcher,
10 Swallow, 2 Buzzard, 20 House Martin,
10 Swift, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Yellowhammer
& 7 Stock Dove. A juv. Wheatear
at Lingodell today (Andy Hirst). Hobby midday over
South Anston (Mick Clay).
4th
July At Thurcroft Marsh today were 130 feeding Swift,
Kestrel, 5 Whitethroat, Garden Warbler
& Lesser Whitethroat. An ad Hobby hunting
insects at a site within the square. At Hodsock this evening were Oystercatcher,
4 Yellowhammer, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Buzzard,
Lesser Whitethroat, 7 Lapwing, 2 Yellow
Wagtail, 25 Swallow, 20 House Martin,
4 Skylark and Green Sandpiper. At Penny
Piece were Buzzard, & 2 juv. Barn Owl,
whilst another site produced Tawny Owl, Little Owl
and 2-3 Juv. Long-eared Owl (Andy Hirst).
2nd
July At Langold Lake today were 2 Kingfisher, 2 Grey
Wagtail and Green Woodpecker. Thurcroft Marsh
held Garden Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat.
At Lingodell 2 Oystercatcher > NE. Red Lane at Carlton
produced 2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Green Woodpecker and
7 Siskin >N (John Gallagher). Highlights at
NAPT today were 3 Reed Bunting, 13 Goldfinch,
3 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 14 Jackdaw,
5 Meadow Pipit, 2 Whitethroat, 15 Swallow,
5 Stock Dove, 3 Skylark, 5 Swift >SW,
2 Willow Warbler, 9 House Martin, Little
Ringed Plover, 2 Buzzard, 25 Starling,
juv. Great Spotted Woodpecker, f Kestrel,
Black-headed Gull and a Hare. Siskin
over Middleton Avenue, Dinnington today. At Harry Crofts Quarry
were 30+ Linnet, 175+ Swift feeding & 3 Yellowhammer & Buzzard
(Andy Hirst).
1st
July At Common Road, Cramfit this evening a Barn Owl was
showing well (John Gallagher). At Langold Lake today were 6ad
& 5 juv Great Crested Grebe, plus 95 Canada
Geese, 68ad & 14 juv. Coot, 12 Mallard,
6 Tufted Duck, 16 Moorhen, Heron and
2ad & 5 juv. Mute Swan. Carlton Lake produced 26 Canada
Geese, 6 Mallard & juv. Heron.
Quail calling at Lingodell plus Buzzard on
a post. From Kings Wood Corner were 3 Buzzard, 20 Swallow,
Yellowhammer, Whitethroat, 4 House
Sparrow, and 4 Carrion Crow (Andy Hirst).
30th
June At Langold Lake today were 5ad & 7 juv. Great Crested
Grebe, 2 Common Tern, 2 Heron, 2
Kingfisher, 2ad & 5 juv. Mute Swan plus
2 Marsh Tit (Brian Chambers).
29th
June Langold Lake today held 5ad and 6 juv. Great Crested
Grebe, 2 Heron, single Mute Swan (No
sign of second adult or 5 juvs). Plus Common Sandpiper on
the island (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
27th
JuneQuail calling at First Lane, South Anston (Mick
Clay).
26th
June Early
morning at Axle Lane produced Quail calling on the main
path by the houses, Peregrine, 3 Corn Bunting and
3 Yellow Wagtail (Mick Clay).
24th
June Langold Lake held 2 Common Tern with Hobby
over and a Little Owl at Stubbin Wood (John Gallagher).
Near Lingodell Farm 2 Quail were calling from a field
to the N side of Long Thwaite Wood (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
23rd
June A Barn Owl hunting fields to the S side of Common
Road at Cramfit and a Little Owl at Dinnington Marsh (John
Gallagher).
22nd
June A walk up Axle Lane produced 2-3 Corn Bunting,
3 Yellow Wagtail, lots of Skylark and 1-2
Quail singing, with one seen in flight low over the crop
for 50m. Along the Chesterfield Canal was a Spotted Flycatcher
at Cinderhill with food (Mick Clay, Andy Hirst and
Andy Murray).
21st
June 27 nestling and 15 adult Tree Sparrow have been
rung to date this year at the Butterfly House, N. Anston (Chris Lilley).
Anyone recording Tree Sparrow especially in N. Anston,
please contact Chris Lilley
Email Treasurer.
20th
June We've had a note that Bee Orchids are growing
near the hide at NAPT, we ask visitors to remain on footpaths so avoiding
damage to the plants (Keith Naylor). Early morning at Axle Lane
were 5 Yellow Wagtails, 4 Corn Bunting,
Hobby and Quail calling near to the houses
on the main path (Mick Clay).
18th
June Barn Owl hunting over grass fields in front of Wigthorpe
Hall at 20:20 (Keith Trow). A juv. Long-eared Owl calling
at one site within SK58 (Mick Clay).
17th
June At Axle Lane today were Quail calling by footpath
through the wall, also 2 Corn Bunting, 2 Yellow
Wagtail and a Common Tern on ponds (Mick Clay).
Along the Chesterfield Canal were 2 Turtle Doves at Stiffs,
Tufted Duck +7 juvs. & Spotted
Flycatchers at Cinderhill & Lindrick Dale (John Gallagher).
Plus 3 Marsh Tit at Hawks Wood, Turtle Dove &
3 Grey Wagtail at Thorpe Middle Lock, m Mandarin
at Turnerwood (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
15th
June Turtle Dove singing from the top of a telegraph
pole at Stiff's, Chesterfield Canal (Geoff Facer).
14th
June Early morning at Axle Lane produced 2 Quail,
(By the crossing on the main path and by the crossing through the stone
wall). Also 4 Yellow Wagtail and 2 Corn Bunting
(Mick Clay).
13th
JuneQuail early evening at Axle Lane, plus 6 Yellow
Wagtail & 2 Corn Bunting (Geoff Facer).
12th
June Report of Quail calling at Axle Lane by the main
path near rape field on cross over path back to the wall early morning.
Also Little Owl on the wall (Mick Clay). At Lingodell
today were Hobby, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk,
5 Buzzard & Red Kite which drifted >W
harassed by Kestrel (John Gallagher & Andy
Murray). At Carr were Lesser Whitethroat &
Kestrel. Thurcroft Marsh produced 2 Kestrel &
Lesser Whitethroat (John Gallagher & Mick
Clay).
11th
JuneRed Kite over Todwick crossroads at 18:00, flew
> Dinnington (Tony Hancock per Mick Clay).
10th
June Quail still present at Dinnington Marsh. Stubbin Wood
produced 3 Yellow Wagtail & 2 Quail calling
from north side of wood (John Gallagher).
7th
June Hobby over Penny Piece (Mick Clay).
4th
June Hobby reported from NAPT (Per Mick Clay).
3rd
June 10 Crossbill over Stubbin Wood plus Hobby
(John Gallagher & John O'Malley).
31st
May Red Kite seen
twice last week around Firbeck and Stone (J O'Malley per Mick
Clay).
28th
May AtHewett
Arms Pond today were 4ad &13 juv. Greylag Geese. At
Shireoaks Fishing Pond were 2ad & 4juv Great Crested Grebe.
Along the Chesterfield Canal were 2ad & 2juv. Grey Wagtail
& Heron. Carlton Lake held a pair of Gadwall
& Heron. Reported from Langold Lake at 07:30
was an Osprey circling and taking a fish, which was also
present on the 21st (the Osprey, not the fish!) (per John
Gallagher). Also 2 Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler
& Common Tern (John Gallagher).
27th
MayHobby circling Thurcroft Pit Top, then drifted
>E (John Gallagher). Dusk at Dinnington Marsh (21:30) produced
2 calling Quail (in grass by farm entrance) and Woodcock
roding (Mick Clay).
24th
May At NAPT today were 2 Sedge Warbler, 5-6 Reed
Warbler (inc 2-3 juvs) and Lesser Whitethroat (Church
Lane end). Thurcroft Marsh held Garden Warbler & 2
Lesser Whitethroat. Axle Lane produced 2 Yellow
Wagtail & Corn Bunting (John Gallagher).
22nd
MayOsprey late afternoon >S from Sandbeck (John
O'Malley per Mick Clay).
20th
May Early morning at Dinnington Marsh produced 6 Willow Warblers,
2 Chiffchaff and 2 Dingy Skipper Butterflies.
Mineral Line to Thurcroft held 13 Willow Warblers, 2 Chiffchaff,
2 Blackcap and Water Vole. Thurcroft Marsh
revealed 7 Willow Warbler, Garden Warbler,3
Common Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat,
Willow Tit and imm. m Peregrine (Mick
Clay).
19th
May Early evening at Axle Lane produced 2m Corn Bunting and
3 Yellow Wagtail(Mick Clay).
15th
May In Lindrick Dale today our only Spotted Flycatcher.
Thurcroft Marsh held a family party of Mistle Thrush (ad
& 4 juvs.) and m Wheatear. Langold Holt produced ad
& juv. Little Grebe, 3m & 2f Tufted Duck
and a pair of Gadwall. Langold Lake had 2m & f Gadwall,
Common Tern, 3 pairs of Tufted Duck, a
pair of Mute Swans nesting. At Yews Farm Pond were 5 Greylag
Geese with 18 juvs. A pair of Gadwall, 2 Mute
Swan and 3 pairs of Tufted Duck (John Gallagher).
11th May Hobby's
have returned to a regular site in SK58 (per Mick Clay and Bob
Stevens). Also noted were a pair at site in the N of SK58, displaying
(Mick Clay).
10th
May A probable Long-eared Owl at a site, in the W
of SK58 hunting at dusk (Darren Carnall).
8th
May At Kiveton Waters (Kiveton Pit Top) were 2 Sedge Warbler,
Common Tern, f Sparrowhawk & Green
Woodpecker (John Gallagher).
6th
May Spotted
Flycatcher in Lindrick Dale (Mick Clay).
4th
May Report of an Eagle Owl, which has taken up residence
at Lindrick Golf Course, near the White House (Per Brian Chambers).
2nd
May Late evening at Axle Lane were Yellow Wagtail,
2 Common Tern and 5 Black-headed Gull (Mick
Clay). Dinnington Marsh held Lesser Whitethroat. Thurcroft
Marsh produced Garden Warbler and Swift >N
over Dinnington (John Gallagher).
28th
April Report of a Red-rumped Swallow >N over Axle
Lane. No further details (per Mick Clay). Harry Crofts Quarry
held a Common Sandpiper, present 27th also (John Gallagher).
26th April Midday over North Anston, a Honey Buzzard >N,
mobbed by a Carrion Crow (James Clay).
25th
April Thurcroft Marsh held Cuckoo and Grasshopper
Warbler (Mick Clay). Grasshopper Warbler
at NAPT, by the sewage works (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
23rd April Thurcroft Marsh produced Jay, Great
Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Kestrel,
Grasshopper Warbler and Cuckoo >N.
Dinnington Marsh produced 2 Willow Tit, Goldcrest
and Garden Warbler. Lingodell had 7 Yellow Wagtail
(John Gallagher).
22nd
April At Axle Lane were 2 Yellow Wagtail. Dinnington
Marsh revealed 12 Willow Warbler, 3 Common Whitethroat,
3 Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat and Buzzard.
Mineral path to Thurcroft produced 20 Willow Warbler,
Common Whitethroat, 9 Blackcap and 2 Lesser
Whitethroat. Thurcroft Marsh held 7 Willow Warbler,
3 Common Whitethroat, Blackcap and Grasshopper
Warbler (Mick Clay).
20th
April NAPT produced m Whinchat, 2f Wheatear,
Sedge Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat and 2
Yellow Wagtail >N (Mick Clay).
19th
April Early morning at Axle Lane m & f Wheatear plus
Willow Warbler singing in a South Anston garden (Mick
Clay). Axle Lane held 3 Wheatear. Harry Crofts produced
2 Common Whitethroat, 7 Wheatear, 2 Little
Ringed Plover & 2 Green Sandpiper (John
Gallagher).
17th April This evening (20:30), Little Owl on
the A57 at South Anston towards Todwick, sitting on the public footpath
sign (Nigel Butler). At Kiveton Pit Top were 14 Willow
Warbler, m Wheatear, Buzzard and
2 Whitethroat. At Red Lane Carlton were 200 Sand
Martin and 4 Buzzard. Kings Wood produced 12 Buzzard,
and 5 Sparrowhawk. Very high over Hawks Wood were Buzzard
and Goshawk, which drifted high >S (Mick
Clay).
16th April
At NAPT were 7 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff,
2 Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 6 Reed
Bunting, Willow Tit, 3 Sand Martin and
7 Swallows >N, Sparrowhawk, Ringed
Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 18 Lapwing
and Curlew >N. At Dinnington Marsh were 9 Willow
Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Tree Sparrow and
Buzzard. Brampton produced a further 3 Buzzard (Mick
Clay).
15th
April Early morning at Axle Lane were Corn Bunting on
the wall and m Yellow Wagtail (Mick Clay). At Tommy
Flockton's Marsh today were 2 Grey Partridge, 2 Pied
Wagtail, 4 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, f Wheatear,
4 Greylag Geese >N, Great Spotted Woodpecker
& Green Woodpecker. NAPT produced 3 Little
Ringed Plover & Ringed Plover (John Gallagher).
Tommy Flockton's Marsh also produced Green Sandpiper,
4 Lapwing, 2 Grey Partridge and Kestrel
(Brian Chambers).
14th
April Kiveton Pit Top held a Whitethroat (Brian
Chambers). At Harry Crofts Quarry were 2 m and 1 f Wheatear,
Whitethroat, Buzzard and 2 Little
Ringed Plover. Also in garden today singing Willow Warbler
(Mick Clay).
13th
April Tommy Flockton's Marsh at 07:30 produced Green Sandpiper
& 2 Grey Partridge (Brian Chambers).
Early morning at Axle Lane produced 2 Common Tern on the
ponds, f Wheatear on the wall and m Yellow Wagtail
(Mick Clay).
12th
April Kiveton Pit Top held 2 m Wheatear (Mick Clay).
11th
April At Axle Lane today; 2 m Wheatear and Yellow
Wagtail. At NAPT were 3 Little Ringed Plover and
a pair of Bullfinch (Brian Chambers).
10th
April At Harry Crofts today were 5m Wheatear, 2 Little
ringed Plover, 54 Jackdaw and Buzzard (Mick
Clay).
9th
April From Kings Wood today were 2 Hawfinch, 12 Buzzard,
3 Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and Tawny Owl
(Mick Clay).
8th
April Along the Chesterfield Canal; Anston to Turnerwood were 16
Chiffchaff, 17 Blackcap, 3 Grey Wagtails,
4 Treecreeper and 3 Buzzard (Mick Clay).
NAPT produced Sparrowhawk, Ringed Plover,
4 Little Ringed Plover, 14 Lapwing, 4 Chiffchaff
& Willow Warbler (Geoff Facer &
Brian Chambers). Dinnington Marsh, produced 7 Willow Warbler,
5 Chiffchaff, Blackcap & 3 Bullfinch.
At Laughton Common were 8 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler,
Blackcap, 2 Willow Tit & Lesser
Redpoll. At Thurcroft Marsh were 3 Willow Warbler,
3 Chiffchaff & Blackcap. Thurcroft Pit
Top held 2 Red-legged Partridge, 6 Chiffchaff,
& 4 Willow Warbler (Geoff Facer). Common Road
produced Little Owl by nest box (Brian Chambers).
3m Wheatear on the wall at Axle Lane and Sand Martin
>N (Mick Clay).
7th
April At Axle Lane, 2 Swallows over (Geoff Facer).
Plus Common Tern on the ponds, and 4 Wheatear early
morning (Mick Clay). The Old Pit Yard, Langold held Kestrel
and Green Woodpecker, 4 Buzzards circling
over Hodsock, single Buzzard over Scott's Farm and 1 over
Letwell (6 in total). Langold Lake held 5 Great Crested Grebe,
4 Gadwall, 8 Tufted Duck and a Common
Sandpiper on the first raft (Alan Bradford).
6th
April At Kiveton Pit Top were f Merlin >N, Yellow
Wagtail that the Merlin attempted to catch, Buzzard,
4 Willow Warblers , 2 Chiffchaff, 19 Stock
Dove and 3 Swallow >E. At Harry Crofts were
5 Wheatears and Buzzard. At Penny Piece
Barn Owl and Blackcap (Mick Clay).
5th
April Tommy Flockton's Marsh held 5 Gadwall &
Great Spotted Woodpecker. NAPT held 3 Little Ringed
Plover. Brown Bailey's produced 30+ Sand Martin,
2 Great Crested Grebe & 14 Tufted Duck.
Nearby Langold Lake held Just a single pair of Great Crested Grebe,
one bird on the nest, plus 3 Sand Martin & f Goosander
(Brian Chambers).
4th
April At Thurcroft Pit Top today were 4 Wheatear (3
m& 1 f), 14 Fieldfare, 2 Blackcap and
2 Chiffchaff. Brampton Common held 3 Buzzard circling
(Brian Chambers).
3rd
AprilOsprey this morning over Harry Crofts Quarry,
low >W (Andy Murray), also a few mins later over South Anston
(Mick Clay). At Axle Lane this morning were Corn Bunting
on the wall, m Yellow Wagtail and 2 Swallows
>W. Over Anston were 2 Buzzard and 2 over Brampton
and 1 over Loscar (Mick Clay).
2nd
April A pair of Teal, 3 Little Ringed Plover,
15 Lapwing, 2 Snipe and a pair of Wheatear
from the hide at NAPT this morning (Geoff Facer). Axle
Lane held m Wheatear & Little Owl in
close proximity to the new Kestrel box (John Gallagher).
1st
April At Langold Lake today Swallow, Goosander,
6 Gadwall, 6 Great Crested Grebe and Tawny
Owl (Mick Clay). At NAPT this morning were 3 Little
Ringed Plover, 16 Lapwing, Snipe,
2 Teal, 7 Mallard & 4 Chiffchaff.
At Tommy Flockton's Marsh this afternoon were 7 Gadwall,
5 Teal, 6 Mallard, 5 Moorhen,
Heron & 2 Stock Dove (Brian Chambers).
At Roche Abbey today were 9 Teal, 9 Chiffchaff
& 3 Blackcap (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
A Red Kite seen near Anston Stones Wood mid-afternoon
(Per Mick Clay). Carlton Lake held a pair of Gadwall
& 7 Sand Martin. Langold produced f Goosander,
Heron, Great Spotted Woodpecker, m Sparrowhawk,
m Blackcap & 3 pairs of Gadwall. Thurcroft
Pit Top held 2 pairs of Wheatear. Kings Wood Corner revealed
2m Blackcap (John Gallagher).
31st
March 2 Willow Warbler at Kiveton Pit Top today (Mick
Clay).
29th
March At Axle Lane a Little Owl on the wall and 34
Golden Plover (Mick Clay).
28th
March Langold Lake held; 6 Great Crested Grebe 6 (3
nests), 5 Gadwall, f Goosander, 5 Buzzard,
Tawny Owl, 13 Chiffchaff, 6 Nuthatch
and Treecreeper (Geoff and Lyn Facer). An
early morning walk from Green Arbour Farm to Thurcroft Pit Top and back,produced
the following Blackcap,
3+ Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper,
6 Willow Tit (including a group of 5), Green Woodpecker,
2+ Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting &
Kestrel (David Franklin).
27th
March At Thurcroft Pit Top were 9 Wheatears (8m, 1f).
Also 14 Whooper Swans over Anston (Andy Murray).
23rd
MarchWheatear f on the wall at Axle Lane, near South
Anston (Mick Clay) Midday over Brampton Common were 2 Buzzards,
With Buzzard over Axle Lane 3 at Kiveton Pit Top (Mick
Clay).
21st
MarchRed Kite >SW over Sandbeck at 15:55 (Paul
Hobson). M and 2 f Lesser Redpoll and f Brambling
in a garden on the edge of Dyscarr Wood, Langold (M &
R Mantaj).
20th
March At NAPT today, a Redshank. Thurcroft Pit Top
held 2 Grey Partridge, Green Sandpiper,
m Wheatear, 3 Kestrel & Green
Woodpecker (John Gallagher).
19th
March At Kings Wood corner today were 12 Buzzard and
at Red Lane, Carlton 5 Buzzard, Green Woodpecker
and 3 Sand Martins (Mick Clay). At NAPT
were 2 Little Ringed Plover briefly, 19 Lapwing,
8 Mallard, 5 Teal, 7 Black-headed
Gull, Common Gull, Chiffchaff, Kestrel & Buzzard (Brian Chambers).
At Langold Lake, a pair of Goosander. At 18:22 4 Whooper
Swan low >NW over Dinnington Marsh. Also Woodcock &
2 Tawny Owl calling (John Gallagher).
14th
March Over Grange Farm were 5 Buzzard and 2 more over
Tommy Flockton's Marsh (Mick Clay).
13th
March Langold Lake held f Goosander & Chiffchaff.
Carlton Lake produced 2 Greylag Geese, 2 f & m Goosander,
Heron, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Chiffchaff at NAPT (John Gallagher). An RDOS walk
along the Chesterfield Canal produced Green Sandpiper,
10 Fieldfare, Buzzard and drumming Great
Spotted Woodpecker between Kiveton Park Train Station and Thorpe
Bridge. By Hawks Wood were 2 Goldcrest, Greylag Goose
> NW, 2 Buzzard, 2 Nuthatch & 28
Fieldfare. By Old Spring Wood were 3 Goldcrest,
2 Willow Tit and Siskin (RDOS per
Duncan Bye). At Langold Lake were 6 Great Crested Grebe
plus 2 nests, 17 Gadwall, Goosander,
2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker and
12 Siskin. Over South Anston were 3 Buzzard (Mick
Clay).
12th March On Thurcroft Pit Top today were Great Spotted
Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Green Sandpiper,
10 Meadow Pipit, 10 Reed Bunting, 11 Skylark,
4 Siskin, 2 Lapwing, Snipe,
2 Song Thrush and 700 Golden Plover over.
In the Harry Crofts area, were 5 Buzzard, 30 Meadow
Pipit, 2 Little Owl, 40 Fieldfare and
f Sparrowhawk. Brampton Common produced 3 Buzzard,
Kestrel, 9 Snipe, 9 Lapwing,
2 Red-legged Partridge (John Gallagher). A pair
of Brambling coming to feeders in Carver Drive, Dinnington
(Les Coe). At Brampton Common were 8 Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe and 2 Buzzard (Mick Clay).
11th
March In
a Langold garden were 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Siskin,
6 House Sparrow, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Blue
Tit, 2 Great Tit, 10 Starling, 4
Blackbird, 4 Chaffinch, Robin plus
single Collared Dove, Greenfinch, Mistle
Thrush and 3 Long-tailed Tit (Pauline Bradford).
7th
March At
Brampton Common, in the field adjacent and west of the fishing ponds
today were 10 Snipe, 9 Mallard and 3 Teal
(Brian Chambers).
6th
March At Lingodell were 3 Sparrowhawk and at least
22 Buzzard displaying. At Carlton Lake a single f Goosander.
Yew Farm, Lingodell were 23 Greylag Geese & single
Pink-footed Goose (John Gallagher). At Carr were
3 Buzzard, 70 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing,
2 Little Owl and 28 Tree Sparrow (John
Gallagher & Andy Murray). On Common Road were Little
Owl. At NAPT wader scrape were 19 Mallard, 33
Lapwing, 2 Stock Dove & 2 Pied
Wagtail (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
4th
March At NAPT were 21 Lapwing were spooked by a Peregrine
hunting around the scrape (John Gallagher). In Anston
Stones Wood were 10 Blackbird, 32 Rook,
3 Nuthatch, 12 Chaffinch, 4 Treecreeper,
16 Blue Tit, 2 Bullfinch, 2 Great
Spotted Woodpecker, and 20 Pied Wagtail (Chris
Lilley).
3rd
March Along Rackford Road/ Lane today were 10 House Sparrow,
16 Starling, 114 Woodpigeon, single Buzzard,
12 Pied Wagtail (Chris Lilley).
2nd
March 2 Little Owl along Common Road, Cramfit this
evening (Janet Allsop).
28th
February At
Langold Lake today were 7 Great Crested Grebe, 27 Gadwall,
2m Pochard, 27 Tufted Duck and 2 Tawny
Owl (Geoff & Lyn Facer). At NAPT 40 Lapwing
roosted on main island (John Gallagher).
26th
February Tommy Flockton's Marsh held 16 Teal, 17
Mallard, 11 Gadwall, m Wigeon,
4 Moorhen, Grey Partridge, imm & ad
Cormorant >E and a Buzzard carrying a
frog. NAPT held 16 Lapwing displaying, 2 Grey Partridge,
30 Black-headed Gull, 2 Mallard, 12 Snipe,
single Jack Snipe, and 3 Common Gull. Firbeck
Hall held 26 Greylag Geese with a single Pink-footed
Goose, 10 Canada Geese, 4 Tufted Duck,
Heron, 2 Mute Swan, 13 Coot,
2 Gadwall, and 2 Little Grebe. From Kings
Wood corner were 9 Buzzard, 6 Siskin, 3
Kestrel, 200 Woodpigeon, Tawny Owl,
Marsh Tit and f Peregrine >S plus Tawny
Owl at Dinnington Marsh (Andy Hirst). Afternoon at NAPT
produced 17 Snipe on the back pond, Snipe &
Jack Snipe by the fenced off plateau pond as well as Buzzard
over, 6 Reed Bunting, 65 Golden Plover >
N and 12 Lapwing (John Gallagher). A Langold garden
held 8 House Sparrow, 2 Dunnock, 7 Greenfinch,
6 Siskin, 20 Goldfinch, 3 Chaffinch,
Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coal Tit,
Long-tailed Tit, Robin, Song Thrush,
3 Blackbird, 10 Starling, Woodpigeon,
3 Collared Dove, Great Spotted Woodpecker,
Sparrowhawk, Magpie and Carrion Crow
(Pauline Bradford).
24th
February Over Turnerwood were 8 Buzzard and 2 over
Smarson Hills Wood plus Raven (Mick Clay).
23rd
February NAPT today held Oystercatcher, 12 Lapwing
on the wader scrape, plus 25 Lapwing >SW (Geoff
Facer).
22nd
February At Tommy Flockton's Marsh today were 14 Gadwall,
7 Teal and 6 Wigeon (Mick Clay).
20th
February
Single Brambling at Langold Lake. Plus single Waxwing
on Lakeland Drive North Anston. Dinnington Marsh held 2 Willow
Tit, Snipe, Tawny Owl and 2 Woodcock
(John Gallagher). Circa 60 Waxwings again
at Brandsmere Drive, Woodsetts (Geoff & Lyn Facer,
Brian Chambers).In a Langold garden were m Siskin,
2 Robin, 7 Greenfinch, Great Spotted
Woodpecker, 2 Carrion Crow, 5 House Sparrow,
2 Dunnock, 3 Blackbird, Song Thrush
4 Woodpigeon, 12 Goldfinch, 8 Chaffinch,
2 Magpie, 3 Starling, 2 Collared Dove
plus Blue Tit, Great Tit and Coal
Tit (Pauline Bradford).
18th
February A Short-eared Owl at Kiveton Pit Top this
afternoon, plus 8 Snipe & 4 Greenfinch (John
Gallagher).
17th
February Still circa 80 Waxwings near Darkers news
agents on Borrowdale Crescent, North Anston today (Ivan Keeton).
16th
February
More Waxwings, 70+ by Darkers news agent on Lakeland Drive,
N. Anston (Andy Murray), 36 Waxwing outside the
Cutler Pub, N. Anston at 11:30 (Mick Clay) plus 90 Waxwing
in a Poplar tree along Rackford Road, N. Anston this afternoon (Derek
Wilks per Enid Hirst). Long-eared
Owl
at a site within the square this evening (Andy Murray).
15th
February
24 Waxwing in the garden of the bungalow opposite the
Venus restaurant, Dinnington. Then flew into the tall trees by the vets
at 14:00 (John Ward). Still present at 14:30 (Dave Thornley).
14th
February At NAPT today were Buzzard, 5 Lapwing
and 8 Siskin towards Limelands (Dave Thornley).
16 Waxwings on Park Avenue, Dinnington at 14:00, before
>E towards Swinston Hill Road (Mick Clay). F Peregrine
>S over Throapham at 14:15 (Andy Hirst).
13th
February A wet and miserable Thurcroft Pit Top produced little this
morning, save for 30 Linnet, 4 Reed Bunting,
single Skylark, 6 Lapwing, Lesser
Redpoll and 2 Grey Partridge. At NAPT two dogs
running riot around the scrape didn't help, but 2 Golden Plover
over. Dip of the year were 7 probable White-fronted Geese
>SW observed distantly from NAPT-if the observer had seen
them 10 seconds earlier.... 2 Grey Partridge on the scrape,
here 7 Lapwing had returned. 2 Teal flushed
from Cramfit Dike. At Hodsock there were 10 Teal in the
soggy area with 4 Mallard. Langold Lake held 18 Tufted
Duck, 87 Coot, with 3 Nuthatch coming
to feeders, Grey Wagtail, 32 Gadwall, 14
Moorhen, 42 Mallard, 3 Great Crested
Grebe (inc.1 pair nest building), 12 Siskin and
a pair of Mute Swan. Nearby Carlton Lake held a pair of
Goosander, 2 Teal, 2 Mallard and
6 Coot (Andy Hirst).
12th February Still
52 Waxwings at Brandsmere Drive, Woodsetts this morning
(Andy Hirst).
11th
February 51 Waxwings still present at Brandsmere
Drive, Woodsetts this morning (per Mick Clay & Brian Chambers).
25 Waxwing off Rackford Road at Wimbury? Road (Andy
Murray & Ivan Keeton).
10th February
Green Sandpiper still present at Thurcroft Pit Top (Brian
Chambers). At least 52 Waxwings in trees on Brandsmere
Drive, Woodsetts 16:00 (Sheila Newsome & Ruth Brown).
12th February
At NAPT today were 2 Water Rail, Willow Tit,
5 Wren, 2 Stock Dove, 34 Lapwing (fly
overs?), Kestrel, 3 Skylark, 5 Reed
Bunting, 3 Common Gull & 21 Black-headed
Gull. Brampton Common held Buzzard, 200 Fieldfare,
10 Redwing, 4 Bullfinch, Jay &
9 Pied Wagtail (John Gallagher).
11th
February Highlights from a Langold garden this morning included;
Kestrel, 4 Blackbird, Pied Wagtail
18 Goldfinch, 8 House Sparrow, 11
Starling and a Lesser Redpoll (Pauline
Bradford).
10th February
Highlights from a Langold garden this morning included; Great
Spotted Woodpecker, Lesser Redpoll, 2 Long-tailed
Tits, 12 Goldfinch, 16 Starling,
6 House Sparrow, 6 Chaffinch and a Pied
Wagtail (Pauline Bradford).
9th February
Along the Chesterfield Canal from Thorpe Bridge to Norwood Tunnel,
2 Song Thrush, 6 Redwing andKingfisher.
At Tommy Flockton's Marsh were 8 Wigeon, 12 Teal,
8 Gadwall, 8 Grey Partridge and a Grey
Wagtail (Geoff Facer).
6th February
13 Waxwing in a Lime tree at the junction of Shepherds
Avenue, Worksop at 08:30 (BirdGuides). Also 30 Goldfinch,
12 Chaffinch. Plus single Waxwing , m Sparrowhawk
in a Langold garden. (Pauline Bradford). Thurcroft Pit
Top produced Green Sandpiper, 2 Buzzard,
2 Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Willow Tit,
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Jay, 5 Reed
Bunting, 7 Skylark, Teal & 18
Mallard (John Gallagher & Andy Murray).
Carlton Lake held f Goosander, Sparrowhawk &
Heron (John Gallagher).
5th
February Belated news; Little Egret present at Thwaite
House Farm Pond 30/1/11-1/2/11 (Dexter Pollard per John Gallagher).
At Grange Farm, South Anston today were 30 Teal, 2 Buzzard,
40 Chaffinch, 30 Yellowhammer & 2 Brambling
(John Gallagher & Andy Murray).
4th FebruaryLittle Egret & 10 Grey Partridge at
NAPT (John Gallagher). Plus a second? Little Egret at
Nine Trees Estate, Thurcroft (Nigel & Sue Butler).
2nd February
Little Egret still
present at NAPT on wader scrape (Mick Clay).
1st February
A Little Egret at NAPT today. Frequents the wader scrape
and ditches along Cramfit Dike (Dave Thornley). Roosted in trees
by the hospice (Andy Hirst, Mick Clay & Andy Murray).
30th
JanuaryAt
Thurcroft Pit Top were 13 Bullfinch, Woodcock,
150 Linnet, 4 Mistle Thrush and 2 Great
Spotted Woodpecker. Firbeck Hall held 10 Greylag Geese.(John
Gallagher). Along Rackford Road today were 85 Rook,
3 Tree Sparrow and 12 Blackbird. 4 Treecreeper,
4 Goldcrest and 2 Nuthatch in Swinston Hill
Wood (Chris Lilley).
29th
January 190 Pink-footed Geese>NE over Dinnington
Marsh at 10:30, also 35 Siskin (John Gallagher).
100 Pink-footed Geese >W over Dinnington Marsh and
2 Little Owls on Common Road (Mick Clay).
28th
January 700 Pink-footed Geese >W in several skeins
over South Anston early morning (Mick Clay).
27th
January
2 Water Rails at NAPT, one by the entrance to Cramfit,
the other by the concrete bridge near the sewage works (Andy Murray).
21st January
A Long-eared
Owl at a site within the square today (Geoff & Lyn
Facer). A Brambling between Limelands Road & NAPT
this afternoon (Dave Thornley).
19th January
Over the Dinnington Tesco car park were c250 Pink-footed Geese
in 2 skeins >W (Brian Chambers).
18th January
A single Waxwing on top of a Hawthorn at Laughton
Common, by the main road (David & Janet Franklin).
17th January
Skeins
of 250 & 200 Pink-footed Geese >W over NAPT this
morning, plus Water Rail and 27 Mallard (Andy
Murray). At Langold Lake were single Great Crested Grebe,
Greylag Goose, 45 Gadwall, m Pochard,
31 Tufted Duck, and 4 (1m 3f) Goosander (Geoff
& Lyn Facer). A Raven >NE over Thorpe
Salvin this morning, plus two skeins of 50 Pink-footed Geese
over South Anston late afternoon (Mick Clay).
16th January
The ice finally dissipated at Langold Lake today, attracting an agitated
Barnacle Goose, 58 Coot, 28 Mallard,
134 Canada Geese, 188 Black-headed Gull,
a pair of Mute Swan, single Great Crested Grebe,
56 Gadwall, 14 Moorhen, single m Pochard,
Common Gull & Buzzard. At Lingodell
were 36 Common Gull, feeding in a field with 30 Black-headed
Gull. At Kings Wood were Marsh Tit and at least
3 Brambling. Nearby Roche Abbey held 6 Teal and
Little Grebe as well as 15 Siskin and Willow
Tit. (Andy Hirst). Tommy Flockton's Marsh held 21 Mallard,
11 Teal, 10 Gadwall, 5 Wigeon,
Buzzard & 4 Grey Partridge. At NAPT,
Water Rail near the bridge near the sewage works (John
Gallagher).
14th January
46 Fieldfare at Dewidales today, plus 50 Linnet.
In Anston Stones Wood were 13 Great Tit, 2 Great
Spotted Woodpecker, 12 Starling, 4 Treecreeper
and 2 Bullfinch (Chris Lilley).
13th January
At Langold Lake this afternoon (still 75% frozen) were 6 Long-tailed
Tit, 12 Blackbird, 2 Buzzard, 40
Gadwall, 70 Coot, 20 Moorhen,
26 Tufted Duck and 2 Goosander (Alan
Bradford).Cormorant >N over NAPT (Nigel Butler).
12th January
48 Black-headed Gull and 4 Grey Partridge by
the scrape at NAPT today (Geoff Facer).
11th January
At Thorpe
Salvin Sewage Works were c20 Lesser Redpoll. Hewett Arms
pond held 27 Mallard & 4 Heron. Carlton
Lake produced 3 pairs of Goosander. Whilst at Langold
Lake which was at least 90% frozen, were 86 Coot, 42 Mallard,
16 Gadwall, 6 Tufted Duck, 14 Moorhen
& 2 Mute Swan (Brian Chambers).
10th January
Along the Chesterfield Canal between Kiveton & Hawks Wood were
24 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Coal Tit, 2 Marsh
Tit, 14 Blue Tit, 3 Great Tit, 1
Treecreeper & 6 Bullfinch. Between Kiveton
& Norwood tunnel were 9 Bullfinch. Tommy Flockton's
Marsh held 28 Mallard, with Buzzard &
Sparrowhawk over (Brian Chambers).
9th January By
the Chesterfield Canal at Hawks Wood were 18 Lesser Redpoll &
150 Pink-footed Geese >E at 11:35 (John Gallagher).
At Lingodell were 2 Golden Plover, 72 Fieldfare,
4 Redwing. A f Brambling at Kings Wood Lane.
Also large numbers of Redwing & Fieldfare at
both Thwaite House Farm and Lamb Lane (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
8th January
At Tommy Flockton's Marsh today were 2 Teal, 30 Mallard,
m Mandarin, 12 Gadwall, 20 Moorhen
& Lapwing. At Kiveton Pit Top were 250 Fieldfare,
45 Redwing, f Sparrowhawk, Kestrel,
Buzzard, 2 Snipe, 25 Black-headed
Gull, 2 Goldcrest & Song Thrush (John
Gallagher). At Roche Abbey today were 5 Buzzard, Cormorant,
30 Pheasant, 9 Mallard, Great Spotted
Woodpecker, 3 Nuthatch, 2 Kestrel,
2 Treecreeper, 3 Jay, 2 Siskin,
2 Marsh Tit, and 10 Long-tailed Tit (Duncan
Bye).
7th January At
NAPT the Water Rail close to the bridge adjacent to sewage
works (John Gallagher). 150 Pink-footed Geese >N
over South Anston this morning (Andy Murray).
3rd January At
the corner of Kings Wood Road & Eastfield Lane were 2 Brambling
with c25 Chaffinch feeding in a patch of maize
(Brian Chambers).
2nd January At
Axle Lane a Peregrine took a Woodpigeon,
which was robbed by 2 Buzzard. At NAPT a Barn Owl
hunting at dusk (John Gallagher & Andy Murray).
At NAPT the Water Rail showing well in a ditch by Cramfit
Pond and Brambling >N (Mick Clay).
31st December
Langold
Lake remains mostly frozen, despite this; 2m & 1f Pochard,
1m Shoveler & 1 pair of Gadwall present.
Also Tawny Owl calling from western end. At Firbeck were
230 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag Goose &
1 Green Woodpecker (Geoff & Lyn Facer).
Further counts at Langold Lake produced 60 Mallard, 85
Coot, 11 Moorhen, m Shoveler 2
m& 1 f Pochard, 2 Mute Swan, 3 Nuthatch,
3 Siskin. Plus lots of Rook, Crow
& Jackdaw, c 400 in total. Woodpigeon
c400 (Brian Chambers).
30th December
260 Pink-footed Geese W> over Dinnington at 15:00 (John
Gallagher), with a further 150 >NW over South Anston at 16:15
(Mick Clay).
28th
December 2
& 9 Waxwings briefly at Throapham this morning, singles
heard later in fog, plus Brambling over (Andy Hirst).
27th December
Langold Lake produced 100 Greenfinch, 6 Brambling,
2 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Coal Tit, 7 Nuthatch,
5 Treecreeper, 7 Goldcrest, Jay,
3 Green Woodpecker, 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker and
2 Buzzard. At Thwaite House Farm Pond were 5 Snipe
& 9 Red-legged Partridge (John Gallagher).
24th December
In Lindrick Dale were 18 Tufted Duck, 16 Mallard,
3 Little Grebe, 4 Gadwall, 10 Moorhen
and 9 Coot. On the Chesterfield Canal at Turnerwood
were 2 Jay, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker
plus Cormorant, Snipe & Wigeon
(John Gallagher).
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