"Too hot today, 33C in the car in the shade so went home early"
First signs of autumn migration, waders and gulls
First signs of autumn migration, waders and gulls
BRISTOL
Bradley Stoke garden:
1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzard, 1 Raven, Starlings
Brislington:
30 Swifts over West Town Lane tonight
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| 19-6-17 Peregrines in Bristol (Simon Galloway) |
6 Raven
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Shepperdine:
2 ad Ringed Plover, 9 Knot, 1 Black-tailed Godwit
Aust Wharf:
1 Buzzard
NORTH SOMERSET
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| 19-6-17 juv Black-headed Gull at Portbury Wharf (Chris Stone) early signs of autumn migration |
47 Canada Geese, 2 pair Wigeon, 28 Mallard, 1 Lapwing, 11 Curlew, 12 Redshank, BH Gull, 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 6 Blackcap, 1 Lesser Whitethroat
BELOW M4 & BANES
Marshfield, Shire Valley, Down Rd, Drifton Hill:
4 Heron, 1 Buzzard, Green and Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldcrest, Skylark, Swallow, Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, Pied Wagtail, Linnet, Bullfinch, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting
Pensford:
20+ Jackdaw, 6 House Sparrow, 10 + Swift, 2 Swallows, 4 Grey Wagtail
Bishop Sutton village:
2 Collared Dove, 8 Swift
Chew Magna:
Red Kite Circling over the village for 10 mins at 08:30.
RESERVOIRS
Chew Valley Lake:
Dam:
1 Common Sandpiper, 10 Pied Wagtail, 6 Goldfinch
Woodford:
1 juv Great Spotted Woodpecker, 12 Swift, 20+ Swallows and Martins, 1 Mistle Thrush
Herons Green:
1 Buzzard, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 7 House Sparrow, 6 juv Pied Wagtail
Moreton:
198 Canada Geese, 44 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Buzzard, 1 juv Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Jay, 1 Raven, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Coal Tit, 12 Long-tailed Tit, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler
Chew Valley Ringing Station:
Latest recovery news: Chiffchaff ringed CVL, 29/9/15, recently controlled Calf of Man (May 2017),
Lesser Black-backed Gull colour ring sighting. dark blue ring with a white code F:254. Ringed Flat Holm, 04/07/15. Present at CVL 13/05/17
Herriotts:
1 Shelduck, 3 Little Egret, 20 Swallows and Martins, 1 Cetti's Warbler
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| 19-6-17 juv Goldcrest at Moreton (Ian Stapp) |
Dam:
1 Common Sandpiper, 10 Pied Wagtail, 6 Goldfinch
Woodford:
1 juv Great Spotted Woodpecker, 12 Swift, 20+ Swallows and Martins, 1 Mistle Thrush
Herons Green:
1 Buzzard, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 7 House Sparrow, 6 juv Pied Wagtail
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| 19-6-17 juv Great Spotted Woodpecker at Moreton (Ian Stapp) |
198 Canada Geese, 44 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Buzzard, 1 juv Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Jay, 1 Raven, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Coal Tit, 12 Long-tailed Tit, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler
Chew Valley Ringing Station:
Latest recovery news: Chiffchaff ringed CVL, 29/9/15, recently controlled Calf of Man (May 2017),
Lesser Black-backed Gull colour ring sighting. dark blue ring with a white code F:254. Ringed Flat Holm, 04/07/15. Present at CVL 13/05/17
Herriotts:
1 Shelduck, 3 Little Egret, 20 Swallows and Martins, 1 Cetti's Warbler
Peregrine Alert
This is a crucial time for our local Peregrines as the young take to the wing. Sadly there are individuals who will attempt to interfere with these vulnerable birds and we ask for readers' help in reporting anything suspicious near known Peregrine nests. Most city centre sites have passers-by for most of the day but early mornings are quieter so if you normally walk or could detour near these sites be alert to anyone acting suspiciously and any associated vehicles. Do not confront them but contact the police with as much information as possible. The following is a direct link to the Wildlife Crime Officers:
Reports: CVRS, Paul Francis, Simon Galloway, Peter Hazelwood, Rod Holbrook, Mike Jackson, Andrew Sardeman, Vic Savery, Marcus Smith, Ian Stapp, Mrs Trellis
