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2009
4th December
At Butterley Res a Twite in rough field alongside Sewage Works, also 18 Linnets, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Water Rail, 79 Tufted Ducks and 23 Wigeon. At Shipley Park a Red-crested Pochard on the American Adventure Lake, also Goosander and 15 Lesser Redpolls there. At Drakelow DWT Reserve (permit only) a Bar-tailed Godwit. At Carr Vale 2 Chiffchaffs and a Redshank still present.
3rd December
At Carsington the juv Great Northern Diver off Stone's Island again this morning. At Butterley Res an ad male Peregrine, 75 Tufted Ducks, 23 Wigeon and a pair of Gadwall.
2nd December
At Carsington 2 Bewick's Swans from the Sailing Club flying towards Sheepwash Hide, also the juv Great Northern Diver still present and a Grey Plover over. At Butterley Res 7 Goosander(briefly), 21 Wigeon, 2 Gadwall and a Water Rail.
1st December
At Carsington a juv Great Northern Diver off Stone's Island this morning, also the ad Ring-billed Gull in the roost from Lane End Hide at 15.20 hrs. At Foremark Reservoir 12 Goosander and 9 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Butterley Res 60 Tufted Ducks, 6 Pochard, 20 Wigeon, 1 Common Snipe, 149 Coots and 2 Cormorants. At Carr Vale 2 Chiffchaffs still present and 16 Pinkfeet flew NW.
30th November
At Ogston 5 Whooper Swans until 08.02 when they flew NE. At Carr Vale c240 Pinkfeet flew SE this morning. At Carsington the ad Ring-billed Gull in the roost from Lane End Hide at 15.30 hrs. At Butterley Res 60 Tufted Ducks, 7 Pochard, 38 Moorhens, 25 Wigeon and a fem Goldeneye.
29th November
At Carsington the ad Ring-billed Gull from Lane End Hide late afternoon, also 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (4 ad & 1 1stW) there. At Ogston c350 Pinkfeet flew SW between 12.15 - 12.20 hrs, also 12 Goldeneye, 3 drake Shoveler and c40 Lesser Redpoll there. In Matlock Forest 30+ Crossbills at Bottom Moor Plantation. At Carr Vale the 2 Chiffchaffs still present.
28th November
At Ogston a winter plumaged ad Great Northern Diver present from 08.20 until 10.31 hrs when flew off NE, also 1 drake Goosander flew N and c40 Lesser Redpolls by Carr Pond. At Shipley Park a very late House Martin by the American Adventure Park early afternoon. At Carsington 3 Whooper Swans from Paul Stanley Hide mid-afternoon for over an hour then flew off, also c55 Greylag Geese flew through and later ad Ring-billed Gull and 3+ Yellow-legged Gulls showing distantly in the roost from Lane End Hide. At Carr Vale 2 Chiffchaffs on the embankment.
27th November
At Foremark Reservoir 3 ad Whooper Swans at the Carver's Rocks end. At Carsington ad Ring-billed Gull from Paul Stanley Hide then flew towards Lane End, also Pintail and Yellow-legged Gull. At Carr Vale fem Blackcap present again. At Markham Vale c200 Golden Plover.
26th November
Near Shardlow 2 ad Whooper Swans by the Confluence of the River Derwent and River Trent. At Foremark Reservoir 9 Yellow-legged Gulls (7 ad, 1 3rdW and a 2W) in the roost. At Carr Vale a fem Blackcap by the Sewage Works entrance, also 93 Wigeon a fem Goosander and c400 Golden Plover.
25th November
At Carsington the ad Ring-billed Gull on Flat Island at 14.55 hrs, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, a male Merlin, 2 Ravens, a Pintail, a Shoveler and 12 Siskin there.
24th November
At Carsington the adult Gannet still present, also a 1stW Little Gull there and a drake Mandarin at the Wildlife Centre.
23rd November
At Carsington an adult Gannet this afternoon from Lane End Hide, present from 15.36 until at least 15.55 hrs when it flew towards the Wildlife Centre, also 4+Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Carr Vale 230 Pinkfeet flew E.
22nd November
At Carsington the juv Great Northern Diver still present off the dam this morning, also 2 Pintail, and 4+ Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Ogston a Red Kite flew NW 10.00 - 10.05 hrs also 2 Shoveler and 5 Goldeneye. At Foremark Reservoir 9 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Staunton Harold Reservoir 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls mid-afternoon.
21st November
At Carsington a juv Great Northern Diver (new bird) present between Stones Island and the Sailing Club this morning, also 2 Pintail, 2 Water Rail and ad Yellow-legged Gull there. At Ambaston GP a Water Pipit this afternoon. At Williamthorpe 3 Jack Snipe, 20+ Common Snipe, 18 Wigeon, 5+ Water Rails and 20+ Tufted Ducks. At Linacre Reservoirs 45 Mandarins on the middle reservoir. At Foremark Reservoir 15 Goosanders and 5 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost (3 ad, 1 3rdW and 1 1stW).
20th November
At Willington GP the Bittern seen again this morning from the 3rd viewing platform. At Carsington the ad Ring-billed Gull in the roost from Paul Stanley Hide at 15.30 hrs. At Carr Vale 150 Pinkfeet flew E.
19th November
At Carsington the ad Ring-billed Gull on Flat Island from 15.10 hrs. at Swarkestone Lake a fem Common Scoter.
18th November
At Carsington the ad Great Northern Diver still present off Stones Island, also ad Yellow-legged Gull there.
17th November
At Carsington the ad Ring-billed Gull showing well from Paul Stanley Hide, also ad Mediterranean Gull there. At Foremark Res 26 Goosanders and later ad Caspian Gull and 14 Yellow-legged Gulls (9 ad, 3 3rdW, 1 2ndW and 1 1stW) in the roost. At Butterley Res 145 Coots,37 Moorhens, 64 Tufted Ducks, 8 Pochard, 36 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 17 Wigeon and 10 Great Crested Grebes.
15th November
At Carsington the Great Northern Diver still present, also 1 Pintail, the Chiloe Wigeon and later the ad Ring-billed Gull, ad Mediterranean Gull and 4+ Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. In the Matlock Forest area c30 Crossbills at Bottom Moor Plantation, and also several at Flash Lane and Farley. At Butterley Res 476 Woodpigeon flew NE
14th November
At Carsington the Great Northern Diver still present, 7 Pintail, Chiloe Wigeon and later ad Mediterranean Gull and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad & 2ndW) in the roost. At Ogston Peregrine, 4 Tree Sparrows and a Chiffchaff.
13th November
At Carsington the Great Northern Diver still present, also ad Mediterranean Gull and 4 ad Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Butterley Res 11 Pochard, 17 Wigeon, a single Gadwall still and 65 Tufted Ducks. Also Chiffchaff there.
12th November
At Carsington the Great Northern Diver still present, also the ad Ring-billed Gull in the roost.
11th November
At Ogston a fem Red-breasted Merganser, also 5 Goldeneye, a drake Goosander and drake Tufted X Pochard hybrid. At Carsington the Great Northern Diver still present, also the ad Ring-billed Gull, an ad Mediterranean Gull and 4+ Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Williamthorpe 2 Jack Snipe, 11 Common Snipe, at least 6 Water Rail calling and 1 male Goldeneye. At Butterley Res 18 Wigeon (new site record), 8 drake Pochards, drake Teal, fem Gadwall and 154 Coots.
10th November
At Foremark Reservoir 3 Common Scoter, also an ad Caspian Gull and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Butterley Reservoir 58 Tufted Ducks, 7 drake Pochards, a site record of 17 Wigeon, a drake Teal and a single fem Gadwall. Also a Chiffchaff still present, c40 Fieldfare flew SW and another group of at least 400 which roosted in scrub at the north end at dusk. At Carr Vale a Goosander. At Renishaw Park a Goldeneye. At Wyver Lane a Shelduck, 5 Pochard, 2 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 2 Goosander, c100 Fieldfare and c40 Goldfinch.
9th November
At Carsington the Great Northern Diver still present off the Dam and 1+ Yellow-legged Gull in the roost. Near Tibshelf Services on the M1 c150 Pinkfeet flew W, also a further 400+ flew W near Junction 29.
8th November
At Carsington the Great Northern Diver, the Garganey, fem Common Scoter and fem Scaup still present, also 3 Red-crested Pochards in the north arm, 8 Pintail, a drake Mandarin. Later the ad Ring-billed Gull from Sheepwsh Hide 15.45 - 16.00 hrs then flew towards Lane End Hide, also 2+ Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Williamthorpe 275 Pinkfeet flew W this morning and 5 Whooper Swans present this afternoon. At Ambaston 3 Whooper Swans on the River Derwent and nearby a Woodlark flew NW with 2 Skylarks over Ambaston GP at 10.26 hrs. At Ogston c80 Pinkfeet flew E at 09.30, c400 flew E at 12.05 and c140 flew E at 12.45 hrs. At Willington GP the Bittern again from the 3rd viewing platform, 1stW Scaup on the Canal Pit and a Yellow-legged Gull. At Tibshelt 61 Pinkfeet flew NNW at 13.35 hrs. At Long Eaton GP 2 Egyptian Geese on the River Trent. At Carr Vale a 2 Whooper Swans present briefly, also a Goosander and a Stonechat. At Butterley Res 64 Pinkfeet flew W at 09.14 and c460 flew E at 12.10 hrs, also a drake Goosander SW at 09.55 hrs and a site record count of 15 Wigeon.
7th November
At Carsington a Black Redstart mainly on the Sailing Club roof but also gets on the Dam. Also the Great Northern Diver, fem Common Scoter and fem Scaup still present and later the ad Ring-billed Gull and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Carr Vale a fem Merlin, 93 Gadwall, 73 Teal, 360 Fieldfare flew SW and 300 Pink-feet flew SE, but no sign of the Cetti's Warbler. At Ogston 2 Mandarin, 2 Goldeneye and a Peregrine.
6th November
At Carr Vale a Cetti's Warbler at 10.28 hrs but no sign later, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper 93 Gadwall, and 120 Pinkfeet flew SSE. At Carsington ad Great Northern Diver and Garganey still present. At Butterley Res 1415 Woodpigeons flew SW, 122 Redwings flew SW and 41 Fieldfares flew SW. Also a Chiffchaff still present, 14 Wigeon and a site record of 144 Coots inc 2 tiny chicks first seen 31st Oct.
5th November
At Carsington ad Great Northern Diver and fem Common Scoter from Lane End Hide, Garganey from Sheepwash Hide, also the ad Ring-billed Gull and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost from Lane End Hide. At Butterley Res 14 Wigeon, 716 Woodpigeons flew SW, 110 Fieldfares flew SW, 55 Redwings flew SW and a drake Goosander through. At Willington GP the Bittern seen again. At Carr Vale 100 Pink-footed Geese flew SE at 0908 hrs, 300 Golden Plover, 1080 Woodpigeon flew SW, 260 Fieldfare flew SW and 20 Redpoll flew S. At Renishaw Park a Lesser White-fronted Goose of unkown origin with Greylags.
4th November
At Carsington the ad Ring-billed Gull from Lane End Hide from 16.25 hrs. At Butterley Res 460 Woodpigeons flew SW, 740 Starlings flew W, plus a Chiffchaff & site record equalling 14 Wigeon. At Carr Vale 1 Scaup still present and a Chiffchaff on the Peter Fidler Reserve
3rd November
At Carr Vale two juv Scaup (probably female) this afternoon. Also 109 Wigeon, 94 Gadwall, 55 Teal, 13 Shoveler and 100 Golden Plover. At Carsington a Great Northern Diver from Sheepwash Hide mid afternoon, the 1stW drake Garganey still from the Wildlife Centre until flushed late morning, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls there. At Butterley Res 13 Wigeon and a Chiffchaff.
2nd November
At Carsington 1stW drake Garganey still from the Wildlife Centre and the adult Ring-billed Gull from 16.05 hrs onwards and 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. Also at Carsington a fem Scaup, 7 Shoveler, 8 Goldeneye, 3 Pintail, 2 Raven and c100 Redwings. At Butterley Reservoir visible migration totals of c430 Starlings W, 193 Redwings SW c320 Woodpigeons SW, 16 Fieldfares SW and 5 Redpolls S. Also a Chiffchaff, 12 Wigeon, and single Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady and Comma. At Carr Vale 17 Shoveler and 190 Fieldfare SW.
1st November
At Carsington 1stW drake Garganey from the Wildlife Centre and a fem Mandarin from Millfields. Later the adult Ring-billed Gull from Lane End Hide late afternoon, also 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls and a 1stW Mediterranean Gull in the roost. Also a fem Common Scoter and a juv Tern (Common or Arctic) flew N. At Carr Vale 18 Shoveler.
31st October
At Carsington the returning adult Ring-billed Gull from Sheepwash Hide this afternoon. At Ogston a Water Pipit flew SSW 10.32-10.34 hrs, 1 Dunlin flew S, also 4 Goldenye, 3 Shoveler, 2 Gadwall and 2 Goosander. At Willington GP a Red Kite flew E at 11.30 hrs. At Butterley Reservoir a Grey Plover flew SW at 07.16 hrs. In Matlock Forest 6+ Crossbills at Bottom Moor Plantation and 2+ in the Flash Lane area.
30th October
At Ogston 2 Little Egrets, and a fem/imm Goldenye, also male Stonechat and Water Rail still there. At Carr Vale a male Crossbill present from 08.50 - 09.00 hrs then flew E (7th record), 8 Shoveler, 53 Redpoll flew S and 150 Pinkfeet flew NW at 09.15 hrs. At Butterley Res 9 Wigeon and a late new brood of 4 Coots.
29th October
At Carsington a Garganey from Sheepwash Hide, also a fem Common Scoter and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. At Poolsbrook an ad Yellow-legged Gull from 10.35 until 10.40 hrs when it flew S. At Carr Vale 75 Gadwall, 675 Wood Pigeon flew W, 30 Redpoll flew S and a Corn Bunting (first record since 2005). Also Common Darter and Migrant Hawker still on the wing. At Butterley Reservoir a Chiffchaff, 142 Coots (site record),2 Wigeon,2 Pochard,37 Moorhens,52 Mallard and 13 Great Crested Grebes.
28th October
At Ogston a Cattle Egret present on the West Bank from about 10.40 until 11.00 hrs when it flew off SW, also male Stonechat still there. At Carr Vale a singing Chiffchaff, 78 Wigeon, Water Rail (heard), c350 Golden Plover and 245 Fieldfare flew SW. At Carsington ad Caspian Gull and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Butterley Reservoir a Peregrine, 2 Wigeon, 2 Pochard, 11 Golden Plover flew E, 3 Snipe flew E, and c200 Fieldfare flew W.
27th October
At Carr Vale 47 Teal, 315 Fieldfare flew SW and 375 Redwing flew SW.
26th October
At Carr Vale 1475 Pink-feet flew SE, but no sign of the Cattle Egret today. At Shipley Park a juv/fem Garganey and a drake Mandarin on Osbourne's Pool. At Carsington an Osprey reported this morning, also Mediterranean Gull present again. At Ogston 2 ad Whooper Swans present for about 30 minutes mid-morning.
25th October
At Carr Vale a Cattle Egret arrived from the north at 08.15 and present around the reserve pools until early afternoon but no sign at 15.00 hrs. (The 5th for the county following the ones in 1996 and 1986/7 with two records in the 60's (1966 and 1968). Also Peregrine and up to c250 Golden Plover in the area. At Ogston a Water Rail showing well on the Dragonfly Pond, also male Stonechat and 4 Ravens there. At Carsington fem/imm Common Scoter, 3 Pintail, Shoveler, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls and an ad Mediterranean Gull at 14.50 hrs.
24th October
At Willington GP2 Red-crested Pochards and 2 Pintail on the DWT Reserve Pit, also a Rock Pipit on the Canal Pit. At Carsington a Rock Pipit on the dam. At Wyver Lane a Jack Snipe at the southern end of the main pool.
23rd October
At Willington GP the Bittern seen from the 3rd viewing platform again this morning, also 2 Red-crested Pochards on the Fishing Pit, a Ruff on the Canal Pit, and 2 Green Sandpipers and a Common Sandpiper. At Williamthorpe 4 Jack Snipe and 28 Common Snipe. At Carsington 5 Red-crested Pochards, ad Yellow-legged Gull and later 2 Mediterranean Gulls in the roost.
21st October
At Willington GP the Bittern showing well from the 3rd viewing platform at 14.27 hrs.
20th October
At Wyver Lane c300 PInk-feet Flew NW at 09.05 hrs, 2 Water Rails, 27 Snipe, 94 Teal, 6 Shoveler, 4 Wigeon, 3 Goosander, male Sparrowhawk, 162 Black-headed Gulls, 3 Grey Herons, 3 Cormorants, 8 Meadow Pipits, 2 Linnet, 6 Redwing and a Skylark.
18th October
At Willington GP a Glossy Ibis flew NNE at 10.31 hrs, also 3 Green Sandpipers there. At Matlock Forest 18 Crossbills flew S over Screetham Lane at 08.15 hrs. At Upper Loads migrants counted during the morning were 235 Redwing W, 400 Woodpigeon S, 4 Bullfinch W, 35 Brambling W, 13 Crossbill W and 2 Peregrines.
17th October
At Upper Loads migrants counted during the morning were 2450 Redwing W, 487 Fieldfare W, 2995 Woodpigeon S, 790 Pink-footed Geese in 6 skeins, 28+ Skylark S, 21 Brambling W, 29 Bullfinch W, 20 Great Tit W, 5 Coal Tit W and 690 Starling W.
16th October
At Willington GP 2 Red-crested Pochards on the Canal Pit. At Ogston a male Stonechat.
15th October
At Carsington a Great Northern Diver circled the reservoir then flew off N at 10.15 hrs. At Ogston 2 fem Common Scoters this morning.
14th October
At Willington GP a pair of Red-crested Pochard, a drake Common Scoter and a Water Rail showing well from the first viewing platform. At Carsington 5 Common Scoter, 5 Pintail, 2 Shoveler,a Yellow-legged Gull, a Dunlin and 55 Redwings.
13th October
At Willington GP a Ruff on the Canal Pit this afternoon. At Wyver Lane a Jack Snipe showing well behind the Island briefly at 09.30 hrs, also 12 Common Snipe, 135 Redwings, Water Rail, 200 Black-headed Gulls, 4 Shoveler, a Skylark over, 62 Greylags, Green Woodpecker and 20 Long tailed Tits. At Foremark Reservoir an ad Yellow-legged Gull this morning.
12th October
At Mam Tor a Common Crane flew over heading towards Kinder Scout at 11.40 hrs. At Willington GP the Bittern seen again this morning from the third platform, also 3 Green Sandpiper on the Canal Pit and a Jack Snipe showing from the first viewing platform. At Wyver Lane 50+ Rewdwings flew W this morning.
11th October
At Willington GP Bittern seen early morning. At Ambaston an ad Whooper Swan with Mute Swans on the River Derwent. At Ogston 3 Rock Pipits present, also 1 Brambling and c20 Redwings flew W.
10th October
At Derby a report of an ad Common Crane in a field alongside Uttoxeter New Road at 08.45 hrs, but no sign later. At Ogston 2 Pintail arrived with 23 Wigeon and circled the reservoir for some time before flying off, also 2 Rock Pipits from 13.25 - 13.35 hrs when they flew off NE. Also there today 1 Mandarin, 2 Raven, a Blackcap, several Chiffchaffs, c35 Redwings flew W and the Chiloe Wigeon has returned. At Carsington the fem Common Scoter still present, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards from the Wildlife Centre and Yellow-legged Gull from Sheepwash hide.
9th October
At Pleasley Colliery a Whooper Swan flew SSE mid-morning, also c50 Pink-feet and a Green Sandpiper flew over. At Butterley Reservoir c220 Pinkfeet flew W this morning and Water Rail heard. At Ogston a Whooper Swan present late morning but flew NW mid-afternoon, also 2 Swallows and several Chiffchaffs. At Foremark Resr Mediterranean Gull and Yellow-legged Gull. At Carsington a Pintail.
8th October
At Smalldale 12 Crossbills over the bridleway at approx SK 095774 but no sign of the imm/fem Black Redstart today. At Willington GP 3 Green Sandpipers on the Canal Pit, also a Ruff there briefly.
7th October
At Smalldale a imm/fem Black Redstart on the roof of a ruined barn by the bridleway at approx SK 095774. At Long Eaton GP a Ruddy Shelduck on the Pylon Pit until 09.30 when it flew E with Pink-feet. At Foremark Reservoir an ad Yellow-legged Gull by the tower this morning, also 65 Pinkfeet flew NW. At Carsington c50 Pink-feeet flew W at 10.40 hrs. At Carsington a Rock Pipit on the Dam, also 5 Buzzards, Raven, Yellow-leged Gull and Chiloe Wigeon.
6th October
At Carr Vale Shovelers increased to 7, 5 Wigeon remained (present all month) and a Common Gull was seen.
5th October
At Carsington 3 Whooper Swans flew N at 10.05 hrs. Also 6 Crossbills, Raven, Yellow-legged Gull, 3000 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Common Sandpiper, 3 Buzzards, 4 Linnets, Chiloe Wigeon and Kingfisher. At Bolsover c75 Pinkfeet flew NW over Welbeck Road at 17.50 hrs. At Carr Vale 35 Teal, 6 Shoveler, Peregrine, Water Rail (showed on reserve pond by the bridge over the Doe Lea), 20 Golden Plover, 10 Snipe, 32 Herring Gulls south (first movement of the autumn), 3 Common Gulls, 2 Redwings and a Tree Sparrow. Also 4 Migrant Hawkers and 2 Southern Hawkers.
4th October
At Ogston 2 Whooper Swans arrived from the N at 11.20 then flew off NE at 11.42. Presumably the same 2 arrived from the SE at 12.05 hrs and flew NW, also 4 Golden Plover flew N, 2 Hobbies, a Dunlin and a Tufted X Pochard hybrid. At Carsington a fem Common Scoter (4th day), a Common Sandpiper, 3+ Yellow-legged Gulls and the Chiloe Wigeon still there. At Willington GP a Ruff on the Canal Pit. At Butterley Reservoir visible migrants between 0705-1100 hrs included 91 Meadow Pipits, 13 Pied (alba) Wagtails, 11 Siskins, 1 Redpoll, 4 Yellowhammers, 29 Skylarks, 11 G.Plovers, 2 Tree Sparrows, 5 Swallows, and 40 Finch sp. Also 3 Teal, 28 Tufted Ducks, 5 Common Buzzards, 4 Sprarrowhawks and 1 Chiffchaff. At Carr Vale 15 Cormorants, 110 Pink-footed Geese flew SE, 34 Gadwall, 32 Teal, 11 Buzzards (viewed from the mound), a Peregrine, a Water Rail and 9 Siskins flew S. An excellent day for Dragonflies saw the first record for the Carr Vale area of Black Darter when Jim Alder found two males on the top Peter Fidler Pond and a probable third insect was adjacent to the reserve pond but flew off before positive id could be made. This is the 20th species of Dragonfly to be seen at Carr Vale. Other dragons icluded 50+ Common Darters, 6 Migrant Hawkers, three Southern Hawkers and a late Blue-tailed Damsel. A Comma was also seen.
3rd October
At Ogston 3 Mandarins, a Golden Plover flew S, a Peregrine, 5 Goosanders flew S, a late Hobby and a Tufted X Pochard hybrid. At Carr Vale 6 Shoveler, a Water Rail and a 1st winter Common Gull.
2nd October
At Carr Vale 5 Wigeon, 16 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, a Peregrine, 2 Water Rail and a Redshank.
1st October
At Ogston a Jack Snipe on the West Bank, also at least 1 Hobby still present. At Wyver Lane 3 Water Rails, 4 Swallows, a Chiffchaff, 2 Sparrowhawks, 3 Grey Wagtails, 9 Snipe and 5 Shoveler. At Carr Vale a juv Little Egret present for about an hour then flew N at 09.30 hrs, a Shelduck, 5 Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, Peregrine, ad Yellow-legged Gull, 35 Swallows flew S, a late Reed Warbler, 2 Blackcaps and 4 Chiffchaffs still present, 10 Siskins and a Redpoll flew S, also 2 Commas between the Mound and the Sewage Works.
30th September
At Willington GP a 1stW Ring-billed Gull present late morning then flew W, also 1stW Mediterranean Gull on Canal Pit then flew NW. At Carsington an ad Kittiwake at 16.30 hrs. At Carr Vale fem Shelduck and 6 Redwings.
29th September
At Butterley Reservoir a juv Scaup present until 14.35 hrs when flew W.
28th September
At Ogston an Osprey present again this morning. At Carsington a Chiloe Wigeon (presumably the Ogston bird) a Shoveler, 10 House Martins, a Swallow, 4 Chiffchaffs, 2 Ravens, 4 Linnets, 3 Buzzards and 6 Grey Herons. At Carr Vale the female Shelduck reappeared, 3 Shovelers, a Peregrine, 2 Water Rails (one showing well from the mound), 29 Golden Plover flew N, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls came onto the pools and 2 Siskins flew N.
27th September
At Ogston a Glossy Ibis flew N late morning, also 13 Pinkfeet flew W, 2+ Hobby, 1 Mandarin, 1 Redwing, and the Chiloe Wigeon still there. At Williamthorpe a Jack Snipe. At Stubbing Court Lake late news of a juv Red-necked Phalarope present yesterday evening. At Carr Vale 11 Pinkfeet flew NW at 09.40 followed by another 40 at 12.35 hrs. Also 32 Teal, a Peregrine, 38 Skylarks (including 17 SE), 94 Meadow Pipits and 165 Swallows flew S as did 6 out of 7 Siskins seen during the day and 2 Painted Ladies. In the Goyt Valley 40 Pink-feet flew N near Fernilee Reservoir at 11.15 hrs. At Belper c100 Pink-feet flew W this morning.
26th September
At Carr Vale a Little Egret flew N at 08.10 hrs, also a Peregrine 6 Greylag Geese, 21 Golden plover flew N, 60 Meadow Pipits and 2 Siskins flew S and two Stoats in front of the mound. At Netherthorpe 110 Pinkfeet flew N at 12.30 hrs. At Ogston the Osprey still present this morning, also 3+ Hobby, a Rock Pipit, 1 Mandarin, 1 Tufted Duck X Pochard hybrid and the Chiloe Wigeon still there. At Poolsbrook CP 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls with about 150 Lesser Black-backed Gulls at 16.00 hrs. At Carsington ad Yellow-legged Gull from Sheepwash Hide.
25th September
At Ogston the Osprey still present, also 1+ Hobby, 2 Mandarins and the Chiloe Wigeon still there. At Carr Vale a Peregrine, 10 Grey Partridge and a flock of 50 Skylarks, also 58 Meadow Pipits flew S.
24th September
At Ogston the Osprey still present. At Carr Vale 3 Shovelers still present, the fem Shelduck present again then flew N and a Water Rail showing well from the Mound. Also 105 Meadow Pipits flew S, 20 Swallows flew S, 13 Jays flew S and 40 Golden Plover flew N.
23rd September
At Long Eaton GP 2 Egyptian Geese in a field west of the Conservation Pit. At Ogston the Osprey still present. At Carr Vale a fem Shelduck (3rd day) and 3 Shoveler, also 289 Meadow Pipit, 80 Swallow and a Siskin flew S in four hours.
22nd September
At Ogston the Osprey still present, also 1+ Hobby there.
21st September
At Ogston the Osprey still present, also 2+ Hobby, a Peregrine, a Goosander flew S, 1+ Mandarin and the Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Carr Vale an ad Yellow-legged Gull.
20th September
At Tibshelf a Crane heard but not seen as it flew E at 14.15. At Willington GP 2 Red Kites drifted SE at 11.00 hrs also Hobby there. At Ogston the Osprey still present, also ad Knot until 10.30 hrs when flew high N, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2+ Hobby, 48 Pinkfeet flew ESE 08.45-0855 hrs, ad Yellow-legged Gull flew N, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, and several Blackcaps. At Carr Vale CV today 3 Shovelers, an adult Hobby flew W, ad Water Rail, 13 Golden Plover flew N, 65 Meadow Pipits flew S and two Reed Warblers still present.
19th September
At Ogston the Osprey still present, also 2+ Hobby, a Rock Pipit flew NW at 09.10 hrs, a Tree Pipit flew S and 3 Pinkfeet flew E. At Carr Vale a Redstart (the latest ever and first September record since 1998), also Peregrine there. At Holmewood 2 Ravens flew low NE over the A6175 at 16.00 hrs.
18th September
At Staunton Harold Reservoir an Osprey at 15.40 then flew towards Foremark Reservoir. At Ogston the Osprey still present this afternoon, also 2+ Hobby. At Carr Vale a Whitethroat (the latest since 1998), a Raven flew E and a Dunlin heard but not seen.
17th September
At Long Eaton GP a juv Scaup on the Pylon Pit mid-morning. At Ogston the Osprey still present sat in a tree on the East Bank at 17.47 hrs, also 50 Pink-feet flew SE at 11.44 hrs. At Poolsbrook CP ad Mediterranean Gull and 4 ad Yellow-legged Gulls until 18.20 when flew off SW. At Carsington the juv Garganey still present from the Wildlife Centre. At Drakelow WR (permit only) a Garganey.
16th September
At Long Eaton GP a Black-necked Grebe on the Windsurfing Pit late morning but no sign by mid-afternoon At Ogston the Osprey still present sat in a Pine on the East Bank at 17.10 hrs. At Drakelow WR (permit only) a Ruff and a Greenshank.
15th September
At Carsington a juv Garganey from the Wildlife Centre, also 7+ Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Ogston the Osprey still present and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Carr Vale a juv Merlin, 5 Wigeon, 5 Shoveler, 34 Teal, a Dunlin and a Reed Warbler.
14th September
At Ogston a juv Little Gull present for a couple of hours this morning also the Osprey still present, a Greenshank this morning, 12 Pintail flew through and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Willington GP a 1stW Mediterranean Gull on the Canal Pit this evening. At Carr Vale a Wigeon and an adult Hobby at dusk.
13th September
At Ogston an Osprey caught a fish and flew off SE at 10.00 hrs, also 5 Tree Sparrows, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Hobbies, and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Carr Vale a 2ndW Common Gull.
12th September
At Carr Vale a Marsh Harrier flew N at 09.00hrs, also 3 Wigeon (first of the autumn), a Peregrine, Water Rail heard, 7 Reed Warblers and a Common Whitethroat still present, also the first Siskins of the autumn. At Trent Meadows a Whinchat and nearby at Long Eaton GP a Greenshank on the Conservation Pit. At Ogston an Osprey flew towards Carr Wood carrying a fish at 13.00 hrs, also 2+ Hobby, 2 Raven, 20 Wigeon and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon.
11th September
At Ogston a juv/fem Marsh Harrier arrived from the west at 14.25 and slowly drifted northwest until lost from view about 14.40 hrs, also 2+ Hobby, 1 Raven, 1 Mandarin and 3 Wigeon. At Kilburn an Osprey flew over this morning. At Carr Vale 15 Common Buzzards up at the same time, also Peregrine, Water Rail heard, 2 Tree Sparrows flew S and a Roe Deer.
10th September
At Carsington an Osprey on the Tower by the Dam.
8th September
At Willington the juv Shag and the Bittern still present, also 2 Hobbies. At Carr Vale 2 Swifts.
7th September
In the Eastmoor area the Hen Harrier still present, also Hobby there. Nearby on Harewood Moor 1 Whinchat and 3 Stonechats. At Carsington an Osprey flew S at 15.00 hrs, also 14 Common Buzzards, 2 Common Sandpipers and a Pintail. At Carr Vale a juv Whinchat, a Tree Pipit and 3 Swifts.
6th September
At Willington GP a Shag on the main DWT Reserve Pit, also the Bittern seen in flight at 09.10 and Whinchat there. In the Beeley/Eastmoor area the juv male Hen Harrier seen again. At Ogston the Greenshank still present, also 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Tree Pipit flew S and 2 Hobby.
5th September
On Eastmoor a Harrier seen again several times, though some observers consider that it to be a small juv male Hen Harrier after obtaining better views. At Ogston the Greenshank still present, also 1 Mandarin and 2 Hobby.
4th September
On Eastmoor the Montagu's Harrier seen again before flying over Harland Edge and heading towards Harewood Moor at 17.05 hrs. At Ogston the Osprey still present early morning at least, also Greenshank 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Mandarin and Hobby.
3rd September
At Ogston the Osprey still present, also Greenshank, 5 Ringed Plovers and Hobby. At Carsington a juv Arctic Tern.
2nd September
In the Beeley Moor area the juv Montagu's Harrier seen over fields by Rodknoll Farm at 08.40 hrs, later seen over Harland Edge then flew S until lost from view beyond Screetham Lane at 10.00 hrs. Also c20 Buzzards, Peregrine, Hobby, Merlin, 2 Ravens and c75 Linnet in the area. At Ogston the Osprey still present, also 1 juv Peregrine, 2 juv Ringed Plover, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Greenshank and 2 Common Sandpipers. At Carsington Yellow-legged Gull, Red-crested Pochard, Shelduck, Common Sandpiper and 26 Mistle Thrushes.
1st September
In the Beeley Moor area the juv Montagu's Harrier seen again on Harewood Moor early morning then flew S at 07.15 hrs, then seen hunting near Beeley Triangle mid morning and on and off around Harland Edge early afternoon, later on Harewood Moor again at 17.20 hrs but elusive. At Ogston an Osprey present this evening from 17.20 to 18.50 hrs at least.
31st August
In the Beeley/Harewood Moor area the fem/juv Montagu's Harrier seen again from 13.45 - 13.50 hrs, also 2 Marsh Harriers flew SE over there this morning at 07.30 hrs. At Foremark a juv Little Gull in the roost. At Ogston 1 juv Ringed Plover, 1 Greenshank, and 2+ Mandarin. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP an Egyptian Goose in fields to the west of the pits view only from the footpath at Ingelby.
30th August
In the Beeley/Harewood Moor area a fem/juv Montagu's Harrier seen briefly on a couple of occasions this morning. At Ogston an Osprey present 09.30 - 09.40 hs and again from 18.18 - 18.30 hrs, also 1 juv Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin through, 1 Greenshank, 9 Crossbill flew NE at 06.45 hrs, 1 ad Arctic Tern this evening, and 3 Mandarin.
29th August
At Williamthorpe an Osprey flew SW this morning. At Ogston an Osprey roosted this evening, also 3 Oystercatcher, 1 Greenshank, 1 Mandarin and the Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Carsington an ad Arctic Tern flew W also ad Yellow-legged Gull there.
28th August
At Ogston 3 Swifts, also the Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper and a Mandarin still present. At Carsington 5 Turnstone through during the evening.
27th August
At Willington GP a Black Tern on the DWT Reserve Pit this afternoon. At Ogston the Greenshank a Dunlin, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Swift and the Chiloe Wigeon still present.
26th August
At Ogston an ad Arctic Tern and a Mandarin, the Greenshank and the Chiloe Wigeon still present.
25th August
At Carr Vale 4 Black Terns this morning then flew NW. At Willington GP the Bittern seen in flight again this morning, also juv Black Tern there and a Whimbrel flew S.
24th August
At Ogston an Arctic Tern early afternoon, also Greenshank still there. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a juv Mediterranean Gull on the draw-off tower at 08.13 hrs.
23rd August
At Ogston a moulting ad Black Tern, also Osprey flew SW at 15.22 hrs presumably same present 16.40 - 16.50 when appeared to go into Carr Wood. Also the Greenshank still present, Common Sandpiper and 5 Mandarins. At Foremark Reservoir an Osprey sat in a tree viewable from the Dam car park at 09.55 hrs, also a juv Mediterranean Gull in the roost. At Mickleover an Osprey flew low over the Mickleover Court Hotel at 10.10 hrs. At Willington GP 8 Black-tailed Godwits on the Canal Pit, also 2 Black Terns on the DWT Reserve Pit.
21st August
At Willington GP a juv Spotted Redshank on the Canal Scrape during the morning.
19th August
At Elmton a Marsh Harrier over at 17.30 and presumably the same bird flew over Clowne a heading towards Rother Valley CP at 18.00 hrs. At Sudbury a Quail calling.
17th August
At Church Wilne Reservoir a Black-necked Grebe on the Ski Pit for its second day. At Carr Vale a juv Ruff present for 10 minutes then flew W, also 2 Hobbies and a Water Rail cxalling.
16th August
At Rowsley an Osprey perched in a tree W of the A6 this afternoon. At Carsington an Osprey present mid-afternoon. At Ogston 2 Ringed Plover, a Redstart and 3 juv Mandarins.
15th August
At Ogston a report of 2 Wood Warblers behind the hide late morning, also 2 Shoveler, juv Mandarin, 3 Swifts and 1 Common Sandpiper. At Mercaston Sand Pits a drake Mandarin this morning. At Carr Vale a Greenshank dropped in at 0815 but left north at 0820hrs, also 7 Teal and a Common Sandpiper there.
14th August
At Carr Vale 2 Greenshank flew through at 0815 hrs, also 2 Teal, 1 Shoveler, a Peregrine and 2 Common Sandpipers. At Willington GP the Bittern seen again late evening, also a Little Egret over.
12th August
At Carr Vale 3 Black-tailed Godwits circled the reserve then flew SE at 11.00 hrs.
11th August
At Willington GP the Bittern present again on the DWT Reserve Pond mid-morning, also Ruff, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit on the Canal Pit. At Carsington an Osprey mid afternoon.
10th August
At Elton an Osprey flew over towards Gratton Dale.
9th August
At Ogston a Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers, 4 juv Mandarins and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Williamthorpe a Dark Green Fritillary on Buddleia by the car park (presumably released).
8th August
At Foremark Resr the Osprey still present in a dead tree by the Sailing Club. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a Yellow-legged Gull by the Sailing Club. At Long Eaton GP 3 Green Sandpipers.
7th August
At Willington GP a Black-necked Grebe on the Canal Pit. At Foremark Resr an Osprey present in the evening then flew over Dam towards Bendalls Farm, also 3 Yellow-legged Gulls there.
6th August
At Long Eaton GP 30 Arctic Terns present briefly this morning before flying off SW also 3 Whimbrel flew SW. At Foremark Resr a Yellow-legged Gull.
5th August
At Long Eaton GP 3 ad Black Tern on the Windsurfing Pit. At Barlborough an Osprey flew S over junction 30 of the M1 this afternoon.
4th August
At Willington GP the juv Marsh Harrier still present until early evening at least. At Wyver Lane an Osprey from 10.40 until 11.00 hrs when drifted off W.
3rd August
At Willington GP a Whimbrel and a Hobby this morning and a juv Marsh Harrier present in the evening. At Ogston a drake Common Scoter this afternoon.
2nd August
At Willington GP a Bittern showing well during the morning on the DWT Reserve Pit, also 8 Black-tailed Godwits there and nearby a Green Sandpiper and 12 Common Sandpipers on the Canal Pit. At Williamthorpe 2 juv Common Terns.
1st August
At Williamthorpe 2 Sandwich Terns from 07.50 until 08.10 when flew off W. At Carsington a fem/imm Marsh Harrier flew ESE at 08.40 hrs. At Willington GP a Wood Sandpiper flew through at 09.25 hrs. At Carr Vale 2 Whimbrel flew S at 10.40 and another S at 13.00 hrs, also 2 Shoveler, a Pochard, a Dunlin, a Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Terns there.
31st July
At Foremark Reservoir the 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull still present. At Middleton Moor ad Mediterranean Gull and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost.
30th July
At Ogston an adult summer plumaged Whiskered Tern present from 06.35 - 07.20 hrs when it flew off N/NE, also an Arctic Tern later during the morning, Peregrine and 3+ Common Sandpiper. At Carsington the Little Egret and the Yellow-legged Gull still present.
29th July
At Carsington the Little Egret still present and 3 Common Terns. At Ogston 1 juv Little Ringed Plover, 4+ Common Sandpiper and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present.
28th July
At Carsington the Little Egret and an adult Yellow-legged Gull still present. At Ogston a Reed Warbler, a Redshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 6 Common Terns and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon.
27th July
At Foremark Reservoir 3 Yellow-legged Gulls. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a Mediterranean Gull and a Yellow-legged Gull.
26th July
At Foremark Reservoir a Woodlark flew SW at 09.45 hrs.
25th July
At Carr Vale 4 Black-tailed Godwits present briefly this morning then flew E . At Ogston the fem Common Scoter still present, also, 1 Crossbill flew W, 5+ Common Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin, 2 Redshank, a juv Mandarin, a Raven and the Chiloe Wigeon still present. Also a Clouded Yellow Butterfly there today. At Beeley Moor a Marsh Harrier present 17.00 - 17.20 hrs then flew towards Holymoorside.
24th July
At Ripley 21 Crossbill flew SW at 06.00 hrs. At Ogston the fem Common Scoter still present, also 2+ Little Ringed Plover, 5+ Common Sandpiper and the Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Carr Vale a Hobby. At Sutton Scarsdale Flash a Little Ringed Plover.
23rd July
At Carsington a Little Egret from Paul Stanley Hide. At Willington GP a Whimbrel on the DWT Reserve Pit this afternoon. At Ogston the fem Common Scoter still present, also 3+ Little Ringed Plover, 6+ Common Sandpiper, 2 juv Ravens and the Chiloe Wigeon still present. Ar Carr Vale 2 Whimbrel flew S over the Reserve Pond at 08.20 and 2 Common Terns still there.
22nd July
At Ogston the fem Common Scoter still present, also 1 Little Ringed Plover, 6 Common Sandpiper and the Chiloe Wigeon still present.
21st July
At Ogston the fem Common Scoter still present, also 3 Little Ringed Plover and 6 Common Sandpiper.
20th July
At Ogston the fem Common Scoter still present, also 6 Common Sandpiper and a Hobby. At Elton Common at least 3 Quail still calling.
19th July
At Ogston an ad Sandwich Tern present from 08.25 - 08.40 hrs then flew S, also 1 fem Common Scoter, a 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull, 1 juv Ringed Plover, c5 Common Sandpiper, 7 Common Terns, 1 Curlew flew S and the Chiloe Wigeon still present. At Shirebrook Wood CP 16 Crossbills flew S this morning.
18th July
At Foremark Reservoir the sub-adult Gannet present again until 13.09 when it flew off, also 7 Common Scoter and sub-ad Yellow-legged Gull. At Ogston 5 Common Scoter, a 2ndS Yellow-legged Gull through at 10.00 hrs, also 2 Redshank, juv Little Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper, 7 Common Terns, 1 Curlew flew S, the Chiloe Wigeon still present and c15 Crossbills flew into Carr Wood at 16.30 hrs. At Carr Vale a Hobby and 2 Common Terns. At Sutton Scarsdale Flash 2 Ringed Plovers. At Arkwright 2 Oystercatchers
17th July
At Foremark Reservoir the sub-adult Gannet still present and showing well from the car park. At Weston Underwood a Red Kite. At Carr Vale 2 Dunlin.
16th July
At Foremark Reservoir a sub-adult Gannet sat on the water in front of the car park, also sub-ad Yellow-legged Gull still there. At Pleasley a Quail calling from fields adjacent to Longhedge Lane (audible from the western boundary of Pleasley Colliery Country Park at approx SK 493644). At Elton Common at least 8 calling in the area, four from the Oat field, another 2 between there and Elton and a further 2 in a Wheat field. Park at approx SK 207593.
15th July
At Carr Vale a Honey Buzzard flew S at 14.35 hrs and a Little Egret present briefly during the morning. At Willington GP a 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull on the works pit (no access), a Black-tailed Godwit on the DWT pit at 09.38 and another 26 flew S at 10.00 hrs. At Elton Common at least 2 Quail still calling this evening. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no access view only from gate by A50) a Little Egret and an Egyptian Goose.
14th July
At Ogston 16 Crosbills flew into Carr Wood at 09.20 hrs. At Elton Common at least 3 Quail still calling.
13th July
At Elton Common at least 2 Quail still calling. At Carr Vale 8 Common Terns and 3 Little Owls. At Sutton Scarsdale Flash the juv Shelduck still present and an ad Ringed Plover there. At Foremark Reservoir a sub-ad Yellow-legged Gull. At Willington GP a 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull. At Bradley Dam c50 Mandarins. At Carsington Red-crested Pochard from Paul Stanley Hide. At Padley Gorge a Wood Warbler still singing.
12th July
At Elton Common at least 5 Quail still calling. At Carsington a Red-crested Pochard on Flat Island and a Yellow-legged Gull by the Wildlife Centre. At Carr Vale 2 Oystercatchers,1 Little Ringed Plover and 3 Common Terns (1 juv). At Ogston 3 Common Sandpiper, 1 juv Little Ringed Plover and 6 Common Terns (1 juv). At Harland Edge 3 Peregrines, 2 Ravens and a juv Stonechat.
11th July
At Elton Common at least 2 Quail still calling. At Foremark Reservoir a 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull this afternoon. At Ogston 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 juv Little Ringed Plover, 6 Common Terns, 1 Peregrine and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still there.
10th July
At Elton Common at least 2 Quail still calling. At Willington GP Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Oystercatcher, 2 Common Sandpipers and 6 Common Terns. At Carr Vale 1stS Hobby present again, also drake Teal and 3 Common Sandpiper. At Sutton Scarsdale Flash a juv Shelduck. At Ogston 2 Dunlin, 2 Redshank, 1 Curlew and a Peregrine. In the Barbrook Valley a family party of Stonechats and at least 2 family parties of Whinchats.
9th July
At Elton Common at least 5 Quail still calling. At Willington GP 4 Black-tailed Godwit present until 08.15 hrs only. At Carsington 5 Black-tailed Godwits from Paul Stanley Hide. At Ambaston GP 2 Greenshank. At Ogston a Ruddy Shelduck present in Chapel Bay briefly.
8th July
At Carr Vale a Little Egret flew S at 10.15 hrs and a 1stS Hobby flew N. At Sutton Scarsdale Flash 6 Little Ringed Plover and a Redshank.
7th July
At Carr Vale a 1stS Hobby.
6th July
At Ogston a juv Yellow Wagtail, 6 Teal, 2 Oystrecatcher, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper, several Lesser Whitethroats and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present.
5th July
At Carsington 6 Red-crested Pochards and an adult Yellow-legged Gull from the Wildlife Centre. At Bradley Dam 51 Mandarins today. At Willington GP 9 Black-tailed Godwits flew S this morning.
4th July
At Foremark Reservoir a 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull present during the morning. At Carver's Rocks a Turtle Dove on wires opposite the disused car park again. At Long Eaton GP a Turtle Dove at the end of Pasture Lane. At Middleton Moor a 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull present this afternoon. At Elton Common at least 6 Quail calling in the area.
2nd July
At Pleasley Colliery a Black-tailed Godwit today. At Elton Common at least 1 Quail still calling from fields at SK 211595. Between Bakewell and Monyash a Quail calling at approx SK 179672 audible from the layby on the B5055. At Ogston 2 Greenshanks present until 09.00 hrs only then flew NE.
1st July
At Willington GP a Greenshank present this morning. At Long Eaton GP the fem Common Scoter still present on the Windsurfing Pit, also 3 Green Sandpiper there. At Carsington 1 Yellow-legged Gull, a pair of Red-crested Pochards, a male Wigeon, a fem Gadwall, 2 Shelduck, 5 Raven, 1 Little Ringed Plover and 9 Oystercatchers.
30th June
At Long Eaton GP the fem Common Scoter still present on the Windsurfing Pit, also 2 Green Sandpiper there. At Carver's Rocks a Turtle Dove showing well on telegraph wires opposite the disused car park.
29th June
At Willington GP the drake Garganey still present on the DWT Reserve Pit. At Long Eaton GP a fem Common Scoter on the Windsurfing Pit. At Carr Vale a Little Egret present this morning. At Foremark a Quail calling from cereal fields opposite Bendall's Farm this evening.
28th June
At Willington GP a Great White Egret flew W this morning, also drake Garganey there and 20 Black-tailed Godwits over. At Carr Vale 6 Black-tailed Godwits present until 07.30 hrs only, also 4 Oystercatcher, 6 Little Ringed Plovers, 1 Curlew flew N, 2 Redshanks, 1 Green Sandpiper, 5 Common Terns (1 juvenile), Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Grey Wagtail. At Bent Lane Flash, Staveley a Little Egret at 15.00 hrs. At Carver's Rocks a Turtle Dove present again. At Ogston a Crossbill flew SE at 06.57 hrs and another or possibly the same flew NW at 08.06 hrs, also 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Common Sandpiper and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still there.
27th June
At Willington GP a drake Common Scoter on the DWT reserve pit. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP 2 Egyptian Geese on the southern side. At Carver's Rocks a Turtle Dove showing well on wires. At Ogston a 1stS Yellow-legged Gull flew NW at 09.35, also 2 Curlew N, 1 Shelduck present for about an hour mid-morning and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still there. At Sutton Scarsdale Flash a Green Sandpiper and a Redshank. At Carr Vale a Shelduck flew N, 3 Little Ringed Plovers (2 juvs) and a Redshank.
24th June
At Sutton Scarsdale Flash a Green Sandpiper.
22nd June
Belated news from Thursday 18th June of a probable Woodchat Shrike a few hundred yards out of the Dovedale car park on the way to Tissington, presumably before Thorpe.
21st June
At Ogston a 2ndS Yellow-legged Gull flew SW at 13.13 hrs also fem Mandarin with several ducklings on Milltown Inlet (first breeding record for the site).
20th June
At Ogston a 3rdS Yellow-legged Gull present from 08.20 - 08.30 hrs, also 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Common Tern and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present.
18th June
At Etwall a Red Kite flew over the A156 heading towards Hilton at 13.10 hrs. At Foremark Reservoir a Yellow-legged Gull. At Ogston a fem Shoveler and the escaped Chiloe Wigeon still present.
17th June
At Willington GP a Sanderling on the Canal Pit.
16th June
At Poolsbrook Marsh an immature male Golden Oriole singing in Willows during the afternoon, viewed from the railway.
15th June
At Ogston an escaped Chiloe Wigeon.
14th June
At Ogston 2 Red Kites through today, one flew E at 09.15 hrs and a different bird flew NW at 11.15 hrs. Also Cuckoo and 2 Common Terns there. At Sawley a Red Kite flew over Draycott Road heading towards Ratcliffe Power Station. At Great Cubley (SK 165375) a Red Kite flew S at 09.30 hrs. At Elvaston CP a Red Kite over the cricket pitch at 10.55 hrs.
13th June
At Elton Common (SK 210595) at least 1 Quail still calling from crop fields and one seen in flight. At Taxal an Osprey flew S towards Fernilee Reservoir this morning. At Pleasley Colliery 2 male Red Veined Darters basking near the waters edge of the main lagoon on the unfenced area accessible to the public. Please do not enter the fenced off area as there are ground nesting birds within this area. At Litton a Quail calling from rough pasture south of Tansley Dale 
12th June
At Priestcliffe a Quail calling from crop fields between Priestcliffe Lees and Litton Mill audible from the southeast corner of Priestcliffe Mills Nature Reserve (SK155725).
11th June
At Carr Vale a fem Marsh Harrier flew NE at 09.55 hrs.
8th June
At Elton Common (SK 210595) 2 Quail calling from crop fields.
7th June
At Carr Vale a male Red-backed Shrike from the viewing mound 07.35 - 07.45 hrs when it flew off ENE. At Ogston an Osprey present for about an hour from 07.25 then flew off NW, also 1 Common Tern, a drake Gadwall and 4 drake Shovelers.
6th June
At Glossop a Red Kite S of the B6105 by Reap's Farm. At Carr Vale an ad Kittiwake flew SE at 11.45hrs, also 6 Common Terns and a Grey Wagtail flew N. At Ogston an Osprey present for about an hour late afternoon, also 2 Common Terns, Curlew and the 3 drake Shoveler still present.
5th June
At Kilburn a Red Kite flew E at 07.25 hrs. At Radbourne a Red Kite flew S at around 08.25 hrs. At Ogston 1 Ringed Plover still present, also a Dunlin and 3 drake Shoveler.
4th June
At Ogston a Red Kite and 2 Ringed Plover still present.
3rd June
At Derby 2 Little Gulls over the new pools adjacent to Derby SF accessed from Raynesway. At Ogston 3 Ringed Plovers and 2 Shoveler.
1st June
At Carsington 4 Black Terns and 2 Common Scoter from Sheepwash Hide this evening.
31st May
At Ogston a Fulmar arrived from the NW at 10.15 then left to the NW at 10.20 hrs, also 3 Common Terns and Cuckoo there. At Willington GP the Ruddy Shelduck present again on the Canal Pit. At Carsington a Red Kite flew NE late morning and an Arctic Tern flew NE at 11.30 hrs.
30th May
At Long Eaton GP a Honey Buzzard flew NE at 07.15 hrs. At Williamthorpe a Black Tern this morning. At Willington GP a Little Stint on the Canal Pit. At Ogston a Grey Plover flew N at 06.15 hrs. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access view only from gate by A50) 2 Black Terns flew W at 14.00 hrs.
29th May
At Hope a probable White-tailed Eagle flew over Hope Station in the Derwentdale/Snake Pass direction. At Willington GP the Ruddy Shelduck still present on the Canal Pit.
28th May
At Upper Langwith a report of a probable European Bee-eater flying W at 08.30 hrs. At Ogston an Osprey present again this morning, also Curlew there again.
27th May
At Willington GP the Ruddy Shelduck now on the Canal Pit. At Ogston an Osprey at 15.40 flew towards Carr Wood, also Curlew there.
26th May
At Willington GP a Ruddy Shelduck on the main DWT Reserve Pit then flew onto the new workings (where there is no access).
25th May
At Ogston an Osprey arrived from the SW at 10.25 hrs and left to the E at 11.22 hrs.
24th May
At Ogston 2 Black-necked Grebe, a Red Kite flew SSW 12.10-12.16 hrs, also Cuckoo, Spotted Flycatcher and escaped Harris Hawk. At Willington GP the 2 Garganey still on the Canal Pit. At Carver's Rocks A Red Kite and Turtle Dove this morning.
23rd May
At Willington GP the 2 Garganey still on the Canal Pit.
21st May
At Willington GP 2 Garganey on the Canal Pit.
19th May
At Foremark a Kittiwake this morning. At Wyver Lane a Red Kite. At Ogston an Arctic Tern flew SE at 12.22 hrs.
18th May
At Ogston the Greenshank still present and 2 Dunlin there. At Carr Vale 10 singing Sedge Warblers. At Carsington a Cuckoo.
17th May
At Williamthorpe a Quail calling. At Ogston a Barnacle Goose present from 07.15 - 08.01 hrs then flew SE, also 1 singing Grasshopper Warbler, the Greenshank still present and 1 Common Sandpiper. At Willington GP a Little Tern on the main DWT Reserve Pit this evening. At Long Eaton GP a pair of Garganey on the new workings. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP a Little Egret present this afternoon. At Carr Vale 2 Greenshank present briefly.
16th May
On Stanage Edge 2 Dotterel still at High Neb (SK 227853). At Ogston a Honey Buzzard flew N at 11.24 hrs, a Red Kite flew NE at 10.30 - 36 hrs, also 1 Greenshank, 1 Turnstone, 1 Dunlin, 5 Whimbrel, 1 Curlew, 1 Ringed Plover, 2 Shoveler, ad Yellow-legged Gull and 1 Common Tern. At Carr Vale a fem Marsh Harrier flew SE at 11.45hrs, and an Osprey flew S at 16.00 hrs, also a Dunlin flew N, 3 Oystercatcher and a late Snipe. At Long Eaton GP 3 Little Tern flew E at 20.25 hrs. At Willington GP the Wood Sandpiper still present on the Canal Pit, also a Sanderling there and an Arctic Tern on the main DWT Reserve Pit. At Glapwell A Red Kite over fields alongside the A617 at 15,15 hrs. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no access view only from gate by A50) a Honey Buzzard flew NE at 12.40 hrs.
15th May
On Stanage Edge the 6 Dotterel still at High Neb (SK 227853). At Pleasley Colliery the 2 Temminck's Stints still present, also Common Sandpiper and several Dunlin. At Ogston totals of 16 Greenshank, 3 Turnstone, 1 Sanderling, 3 Dunlin, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Ringed Plover, 2 Black Terns and 15 Common Terns. At Carr Vale 12 Whimbrel flew N, also Ringed Plover, Dunlin and a Peregine. At Long Eaton GP a Little Tern and a Black Tern on the Windsurfing Pit early afternoon. At Carsington 7 Turnstone from the Wildlife Centre. At Willington GP the Wood Sandpiper still present on the Canal Pit, also 2 Sanderling and Turnstone there and on the main DWT Reserve 3 Turnstone, 2 Arctic Terns, and Grey Plover.
14th May
At Willington GP 2 Common Cranes flew NNE at 16.20 hrs, also Wood Sandpiper still present on the Canal Pit, also 2 Sanderling and 3 Egytian Geese. At Aston-on-Trent GP 2 Common Cranes flew low E at 16.50 hrs. On Stanage Edge the 6 Dotterel still present at High Neb (SK 227853) and showing well by track. At Pleasley Colliery the 2 Temminck's Stints still present, also Dunlin, Greenland Wheatear and several Yellow Wagtails. At Carr Vale 5 Black Tern, 5 Common Tern, 7 Arctic Tern, 3 Dunlin, 1 Ringed Plover, and a Siskin flew N. At Ogston 3 Black Terns early morning then flew N, also 9 Arctic Terns, 11 Common Terns, 10 Dunlin, 1 Turnstone, a Greenshank present early morning then flew N, though it or another present again late afternoon. At Williamthorpe 2 Black Terns and 4 Dunlin late afternoon.
13th May
On Stanage Edge 6 Dotterel at High Neb (SK 227853). At Pleasley Colliery 2 Temminck's Stints and a Sanderling flew E. At Willington GP Wood Sandpiper, Knot and 4 Black-tailed Godwits on the Canal Pit and 10 Black Terns on the main DWT Reserve Pit. At Carr Vale an Osprey flew N at 09.00 hrs. At Ogston a Turnstone until 15.15 hrs when flew N, 5 Dunlin, 4 Sanderlings present briefly at around 17.40 hrs, 1 Yellow Wagtail and a Common Tern. At Carsington 80+ Arctic Terns, 6 Black Terns, 2 Common Terns, 2 Sanderlings, a Turnstone, 4 Common Sandpipers, several Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, fem Yellow Wagtail and ad Mediterranean Gull. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) 3 Black Terns. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access, view only from gate by A50) a Knot, 4 Sanderling, 2 Turnstone, Greenshank and Black Tern.
12th May
At Foremark Reservoir a Turtle Dove at the Carvers Rocks end this morning. At Willington GP 2 Black-tailed Godwits present this morning.
11th May
At Carr Vale a male Marsh Harrier from 0715 hrs until 07.35 hrs when it drifted N, also a Common Sandpiper there.
10th May
At Willington GP a Wood Sandpiper and a Black-tailed Godwit on the Canal Pit this afternoon, also 2 Ruff, Ringed Plover and Dunlin present on the main DWT pit earlier. At Derby SF still at least 1 singing Cetti's Warbler. At Ogston a Red Kite crossed E over the reservoir and then flew N, also 2 Ringed Plover there and Spotted Flycatcher at Brackenfield Church.
9th May
At Carsington Great Northern Diver still present also 2 Whimbrel and 4 Arctic Terns. At Derby SF still 2 singing Cetti's Warblers. At Ogston an Arctic Tern briefly early morning, also 3 Dunlin. At Long Eaton GP a Blue-headed Wagtail this morning. At Willington GP a Blue-headed Wagtail on the Canal Pit. At Carr Vale the Barnacle Goose still present. At Middleton Moor 2 Ringed Plover present briefly this afternoon and 5+ Greenland Wheatears. At Barbrook Plantation a singing Wood Warbler. Along Slatepit Lane 13 Greenland Wheatears in a field SW of Spitewinter Farm (approx SK 3073).
8th May
At Carsington an ad Kittiwake and an Arctic Tern. At Carr Vale a Turnstone (3rd site record), also a Pink-footed Goose and a Barnacle Goose. At Ogston 5 Dunlin and a Ringed Plover.
7th May
At Foremark Reservoir an ad Kittiwake by the dam this morning. At Carr Vale 2 Teal, a Dunlin, a Cuckoo and a Raven flew SW. At Ogston 16 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover and 2 Whimbrel.
6th May
At Carsington 1 Great Northern Diver still present, also 4 Whimbrel, 7 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, c50 Swifts and a Shelduck. At Carr Vale 2 fem Wheatears, a Dunlin circled the flashes briefly and a male Roe Deer.
5th May
At Long Eaton GP 14 Arctic Terns present early afternoon. At Willington GP 2 Arctic Terns present this evening. At Carr Vale an imm Peregrine flew SW.
4th May
At Carsington 1 Great Northern Diver still present, also Black Tern and Arctic Tern through. At Ogston an Arctic Tern flew ENE, also 1 White Wagtail, 1 Yellow Wagtail and an imm Peregrine.
3rd May
At Carsington 1 Great Northern Diver still present. At Willington a fem Marsh Harrier over the reedbed behind the main DWT pit at 08.45 hrs. At Raynesway a singing Cetti's Warbler still present and a fem Marsh Harrier over at 09.33 hrs. At Ogston 2 imm Peregrines, a Cuckoo and a male Redstart. At Wolfie Pond nr North Wingfield 2 Common Terns. On the Stockley Trail a singing Grasshopper Warbler. At Carr Vale a fem Wheatear.
2nd May
At Carsington 1 Great Northern Diver still present from Paul Stanley Hide this afternoon. At Padley Gorge a Wood Warbler singing at the top end of the gorge, several Redstarts and good numbers of Pied Flycatchers present. Late news from Thursday of a Black Kite flying over upper Derwentdale.
1st May
At Foremark Reservoir a drake Common Scoter from the dam car park. At Carsington 1 Great Northern Diver still present. At Ogston a Red Kite over Brackenfield during the morning.
30th April
At Long Eaton GP the drake Red-crested Pochard still present, also a Little Egret on floods near the River Trent. At Ogston a Red Kite flew SE.
29th April
At Pleasley Colliery a Wood Sandpiper present (second day), also Whinchat, Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail there. At Willington GP the Bar-tailed Godwit still present, also 3 Grasshopper Warblers but no sign of any Whiskered Terns. At Ogston a Red Kite flew W at 14.55 hrs.
28th April
At Willington GP a Whiskered Tern present again on the main DWT reserve, also a Bar-tailed Godwit, an Egyptian Goose and 2 Common Sandpipers there. At Long Eaton GP 3+ Arctic Terns, a drake Red-breasted Merganser, a drake Red-crested Pochard and a Whinchat. At Ogston 4 Common Scoter this morning. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) 2 Arctic Terns.
27th April
At Willington GP no sign of any Whiskered Terns but 11 Arctic Terns there. At Long Eaton GP 5 Arctic Terns on the Windsurfing Pit this afternoon, also 2 Red-crested Pochards there. At Carsington an Arctic Tern present 09.45 hrs, also the Bar-tailed Godwit a Whimbrel and at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no access view only from gate by the A50) 2 Brent Geese through. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a Red Kite flew W at 13.50 hrs.
26th April
At Willington GP 8 Whiskered Terns on the main DWT reserve early morning but just 3 still present by this evening until 19.30 hrs when they flew off high SE, also c5 Swifts there. At Long Eaton GP a Whiskered Tern flying between Pits 1 & 2, also nearby a Red Kite flew over st Leonards Riding School heading towards Attenborough. At Carsington an Avocet from the Wildlife Centre, also the Bar-tailed Godwit still there and a Whimbrel flew over. At Ogston a Sandwich Tern present briefly then flew NE at 06.40 hrs also 2 Mandarins, 5+ Swifts, 1 Common Tern and 1+ Yellow Wagtail. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no access view only from gate by A50) a pair of Garganey.
25th April
At Willington GP at least 8 (up to 10 reported) Whiskered Terns still present on the main DWT reserve, also a Ring Ouzel, c6 Swift, 2 male Whinchats and a Grasshopper Warbler. At Carsington a Bar-tailed Godwit on Horseshoe Island and a Black-tailed Godwit there briefly. In Derwentdale a Red Kite this morning. At Ogston Cuckoo, 3+ Swifts and a Yellow Wagtail. At Long Eaton GP a Red-crested Pochard still present on the 2nd pool E of the track. At Clay Cross 4 Swifts over the town centre at 09.00 hrs.
24th April
At Willington GP 11 Whiskered Terns on the main DWT reserve photo here (only previous county record is of one shot in 1883), also a Red Kite flew N, 3 Whimbrels flew over, 1 Swift, 1 Cuckoo, a male Whinchat and 2 Grasshopper Warblers. At Ambergate 2 Common Cranes flew W over the Cromford Canal at 13.15 hrs. At Carsington 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, a Whimbrel and a Black Tern this evening. At Ogston 2 Mandarins and a Yellow Wagtail. At Carr Vale a White Wagtail.
23rd April
At Willington GP a Red Kite flew S at 11.30 hrs.
22nd April
At Derby Sewage Farm still 2 singing Cetti's Warblers. Take the footpath along the River Derwent from Raynesway to view the pool across the river near the old bridge to Acordis (no access over the river or into the Sewage Works). At Long Eaton GP the pair of Red-crested Pochards still present. At Willington GP a Marsh Harrier present mid-afternoon but then flew N. At Carsington still 2 Great Northern Divers present.
21st April
At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present, also a White Wagtail there.
20th April
At Long Eaton GP a pair of Red-crested Pochards today. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present. At Foremark Reservoir a Whimbrel on the dam wall early afternoon.
19th April
At Willington GP a Little Gull and an Arctic Tern present. At Ogston a Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Yellow Wagtail and Common Sandpiper. At Carr Vale 5 Shelduck, Grasshopper Warbler, 1 Barnacle Goose, 3 Pinkfeet, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Whitehroat, Sedge Warbler, 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Redshank and a Common Tern.
18th April
At Foremark Reservoir 2 Black-necked Grebes from the dam car park. At Willington GP the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit. At Carsington at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present, also 14 Little Gull and 35 Arctic Terns present and a Whimbrel flew N. At Aston-on-Trent GP 3 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and Goosander. At Raynesway possibly 2 Cettis Warblers singing today. At Carr Vale a Barnacle Goose. At Mackworth Park Lesser Whitethroat and Grasshopper Warbler today.
17th April
At Willington GP the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit, also Sanderling there and a Whimbrel flew N. At Carsington 13 Little Gulls and 29 Arctic Terns. At Carr Vale a Knot present from 08.20 until late morning, a Whimbrel from 14.30 until 16.00 hrs when it flew off SE and a singing Grasshopper Warbler.
16th April
At Raynesway the singing Cetti's Warbler still present, take footpath along river from Raynesway to view across river near old bridge to Acordis (no access over the river). At Willington GP 8 Little Gulls and 2 Arctic Terns on the main DWT pit and the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit. Also Whimbrel, 3 Barnacle Geese and 6 Common Terns there today. At Ogston 15 Little Gulls and 10 Arctic Terns. At Carsington 9 Little Gulls and 14 Arctic Terns this afternoon. At Long Eaton GP 10 Little Gulls and 2 Common Terns. At Hardwick Hall an Osprey over Great Pond then flew towards Rowthorne at 12.48 hrs. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) 24 Little Gulls and 3 Arctic Terns.
15th April
At Raynesway the singing Cettis Warbler still present, take footpath along river from Raynesway to view across river near old bridge to Acordis (no access across river).At Willington GP 16 Arctic Terns on the main DWT pit at 08.05 hrs, also the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit and a Kittiwake flew E. At Carsington 4 Little Gulls and 5 Arctic Terns. At Ogston 4 Whooper Swans present briefly this afternoon then flew NW, also an Arctic Tern flew through late morning. At Greaves Piece a Cuckoo.
14th April
At Derby Sewage Farm a singing Cettis Warbler. Take the footpath along the River Derwent from Raynesway to view the pool across the river near the old bridge to Acordis (no access over the river or into the Sewage Works). At Carsington a Sandwich Tern sat on a buoy off Stones Island at 10.30 hrs. At Pebley Pond a White-fronted Goose flew S at 07.45 hrs. At Carr Vale a Little Egret flew NE. On Big Moor 2 Marsh Harriers present. In the Upper Burbage Valley a wing-tagged Red Kite flew N over Higger Tor at 16.48 hrs.
13th April
At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Carsington still 2 Great Northern Divers present and 4 Common Scoters. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-breasted Merganser still present. At Willington Gp the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit.
12th April
At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Willington GP the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access, view only from gate by A50) 2 Avocets, and a Ruff. At Ogston an Arctic Tern present briefly at dawn then flew E. At Long Eaton GP a Swift with Sand Martins, also Sedge Warbler and Whitethroat there. At Carr Vale 2 Grasshopper Warblers, 3 Pinkfeet, 21 Gadwall, 11 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 4 Oystercatcher and 23 House Martins.
11th April
At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Willington GP the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit also 4 Yellow Wagtails, 1 White Wagtail and a Whitethroat also present. At Long Eaton GP a Little Tern flew through during the afternoon and what was presumably the same bird was present again later until it flew off SE at 19.22 hrs, also a Swift and 2 Whitethroats there. Nearby in Long Eaton 2 Waxwings on Wilsthorpe Road opposite the Storage depot. At Shipley Park 2 Grasshopper Warblers singing in rough grassland S of the American Adventure. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access) a Little Tern flew NE at 17.30, also a Rock Pipit, 5 Green Sandpipers and 2 Goosanders. At Sudbury 6 Pinkfeet flew N at 11.00 hrs. At Abbey Hill Floods a Pink-foot with the Greylag flock. At Carr Vale a Yellow wagtail.
10th April
At Ogston a Sandwich Tern flew SE at 08.00 hrs, also an Osprey arrived at 08.25, caught a fish and flew over towards the rear of Carr Wood at 08.46 hrs. Also at Ogston 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 White Wagtail, 4+ Mandarins, c50 Swallows, c15 House Martins and c50 Sand Martins. At Willington GP the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit, also 5 Yellow Wagtails and 2 Green Sandpipers there. Also at Willington an Osprey over the main DWT pit at 09.35 hrs, a Little Egret flew towards Newton Solney and 3 Avocets on the new workings (no general access to this area) until midday when they flew off E. At Foremark Reservoir the fem Red-breasted Merganser still present, please keep to rights of way (note there is no public access to the dam wall or the West Bank). At Swadlincote a Swift over this morning. At Trent Meadows a Grasshopper Warbler and 2 singing Sedge Warblers. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Carr Vale a Sedge Warbler. On Big Moor a Marsh Harrier flew N and 2 Tree Pipits in Barbrook Plantation.
9th April
At Poolsbrook Marsh a Grasshopper Warbler and 92 Redpoll. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present. At Ogston a Yellow Wagtail, 5 Mandarins, c50 Swallows, c10 House Martins and c40 Sand Martins. At Carr Vale 3 Pink-feet and a few Sand Martins, Blackcaps and Willow Warblers plus a Swallow. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off.
8th April
At Ogston a Sandwich Tern flew through N at 07.30 hrs. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Carsington a Swift flew W at 10.10 hrs. At Foremark Reservoir the fem Red-breasted Merganser still present. At Sawley a report of a probable Night Heron seen briefly in flight heading towards Attenborough this evening.
7th April
At Willington GP the Black-necked Grebe still present on the Canal Pit, also 2 Egyptian Geese there. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers present, also 30+ Sand Martins and a Common Sandpiper present. At Ogston a Yellow Wagtail and an imm Peregrine, also several Willow Warblers and Blackcaps. At Williamthorpe a Willow Warbler.
6th April
At Willington GP a Black-necked Grebe on the Canal Pit. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-breasted Merganser still present, please keep to rights of way (note there is no public access to the dam wall or the West Bank). At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Barlborough 8 Waxwings on the Business Park alongside the A619 outside Yoemans head office. At Littleover 20 Waxwings on Blagreaves Lane.
5th April
At Ogston a Black-necked Grebe present off the West Bank, also an Osprey flew N between 09.30 and 09.35, 5 Mandarins, 16 Golden Plover flew SE, 1 Willow Warbler, and several Blackcaps. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-breasted Merganser still present but no sign of the Red-necked Grebe, please keep to rights of way (note there is no public access to the dam wall or the West Bank). At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 200m W of the Strines turn-off. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP an Egyptian Goose and 2 Green Sandpipers. At Derwent Reservoir an Osprey flew N this morning. At Stanage Edge an Osprey flew N this morning. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present. At Carr Vale 3 Pink-footed Geese, 9 Wigeon and a female Goosander. Also 11 Buzzards viewable to the south / west of the mound, 2 Red-legged Partridges, 35 Golden Plover, 72 Greater Black-backed Gulls, 5 Sand Martins, 3 Swallows, a singing Willow Warbler (first of the year here) and a male Brambling.
4th April
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe and the Red-breasted Merganser still present, please keep to rights of way (note there is no public access to the dam wall or the West Bank). On Big Moor a Great Grey Shrike in the valley south of Little Barbrook Reservoir. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Ogston a Grey Plover present on the West Bank from early morning until 18.40 hrs when flew SW, also 2 Mandarins, 3 singing Blackcaps, c100 Sand Martin, c40 Swallow and c10 House Martin. At Willington GP a White Wagtail and a Willow Warbler. At Ladybower Reservoir an Osprey this afternoon. At Carr Vale 11 Sand Martins flew N, 1 Swallow, 1 White Wagtail and 5 singing Blackcaps.
3rd April
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present from the dam car park, please keep to rights of way (note there is no public access to the dam wall or the West Bank). Also the fem Red-breasted Merganser still present. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present this morning alongside the A57 W of the Strines turn-off. At Willington GP 2 escaped Cape Shelducks present. At Carr Vale a fem Merlin flew W.
2nd April
At Carsington 5 Avocets from the Wildlife Centre on Horseshoe Island late morning/early afternoon but no sign late afternoon, also at least 3 Great Northern Divers still present. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present and showing well from the dam car park, please keep to rights of way (note there is no public access to the dam wall or the West Bank). Also the fem Red-breasted Merganser still present. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present this morning alongside the A57 400m W of the Strines turn-off. At Carr Vale 2 House Martins (earliest ever here).
1st April
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present and showing well from the dam car park, please keep to rights of way (note there is no public access to the dam wall or the West Bank). Also the fem Red-breasted Merganser still present. Near Howden Reservoir an Osprey flew N over Cow Hay mid morning. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present this morning alongside the A57 100m W of the Strines turn-off. At Beeley Triangle 4 Short-eared Owls this evening. At Ogston 3 Mandarins. At Carr Vale 9 Grey Lag Geese, 2 male Shoveler and 16 Sand Martins flew N.
31st March
At Cromford an Osprey flew NE this evening. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present, also a fem Red-breasted Merganser there. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present. At Cutthroat Bridge the Great Grey Shrike still present 100m W of the Strines turn-off. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP a Green Sandpiper on a small pool by the River Trent best viewed from the public footpath along the south bank of the River Trent at SK 347271. At Ogston an Osprey flew N at 07.30 hrs. At Carr Vale a total of 64 species recorded today including 3 Pink-footed Geese, 8 Greylag Geese, 2 female Goosanders, 7 Buzzards in the air to the south (viewed from the mound), 2 Oystercatchers, 250 Golden Plover, a Curlew flew W, 65 GBB Gulls, 30 Sand Martins flew N, 3 Swallows, 26 Meadow Pipits flew N, a dead Chiffchaff with a ring on (details to BTO) and four species of Butterfly.
30th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Carsington 3 Great Northern Divers still present. At Ogston 2 Red-breasted Mergansers present during the morning.
29th March
At Ogston an Osprey flew through N at 12.15 hrs, also 5 Mandarins, 10+ Swallow, 6+ House Martin, 8+ Sand Martin, 8+ Buzzard, good numbers of Chiffchaff, and 6 Goldeneye. Also 2 Small Copper there. At Howden Reservoir an Osprey flew NW at 15.15 hrs and nearby a Great Grey Shrike alongside the A57 from the layby 1.5 miles E of Ladybower Reservoir. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present c.300 metres east of the visitor centre by the inflow early afternoon. At Carr Vale a Red Kite flew SE at 10.00, also a singing Blackcap, 3 Pinkfeet, 2 Oystercatchers, 14 Snipe, a Curlew flew S and 11 Buzzards seen.
28th March
At Ogston an Osprey present for about an hour late morning then flew N, also 2 Mandarins. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present, also Wheatear there. At Carsington 3 Great Northern Divers still present. At Carr Vale 24 Common Gulls flew N.
27th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Willington GP an Egyptian Goose present and 8 Crossbills flew W. At Carr Vale a White Wagtail present.
26th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present and showing well. At Ogston 2 Mandarins and a Swallow today.
25th March
At Carsington at least 3 Great Northern Diver still present. At Ogston 2 Mandarins, 1 Swallow, 2+ House Martins and several Sand Martins.
24th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present and showing well near the Visitor Centre but no sign of the Red-throated Diver today. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP 2 Green Sandpiper on the small pool by the River Trent. At Wyver Lane 3 Swallows, 3 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks and a singing Skylark.
23rd March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-throated Diver still present off the Sailing Club and the Red-necked Grebe still present by the cascade. At Carr Vale a Kittiwake flew SW at 07.20 hrs and presumably the same flew back N at 08.10 hrs, also 4 Greylags, 3 Pinkfeet and a Sand Martin.
22nd March
At Ogston 5 Tundra Bean Geese arrived fron S at 07.02 and left to SE at 07.08 after circling the reservoir several times, (possibly the same birds were seen distantly heading NW a few hours later). Also at least 3 House Martin and several Sand Martins. At Carsington A Red-throated Diver from Sheepwash Hide this afternoon, also at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present. At Foremark Reservoir a Red-throated Diver off the Dam this afternoon and the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Arkwright Town a Red Kite flew over at 14.00 heading towards Carr Vale. Also at Carr Vale was a Swallow (earliest ever record), 5 Sand Martins, 13 singing Chiffchaffs, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 6 Grey Lag Geese, 82 Wigeon, 20 Gadwall, 31 Teal, a pair of Shoveler, 6 Buzzards, 3 Oystercatchers, 250 Golden Plovers, 4 Redshank and 3 Little Owls. At Willington GP a Kittiwake this morning. A Swallow over the Clowne Ramper (the Bolsover to Clowne road).
21st March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Willington GP 2 ad Mediterranean Gulls on the Canal Pit. At Ogston 2+ Mealy Redpoll and a pair of Mandarins briefly this afternoon. In Matlock Forest 1+ Crossbill on Flash Lane. At Slagmill Plantation 4 Crossbills and nearby 1000+ Fieldfares at Upper Loads. At Beeley Moor at least 1 Short-eared Owl still present this afternoon. At Chesterfield c40 Waxwings approximately midway along Matlock Road. At Cromford at least 3 Hawfinch still present. At Carr Vale 7 Sand Martins through and 1 Little Ringed Plover in the afternoon. At Long Eaton a Red Kite over Trent Meadows at 10.06 hrs. At Allestree Park a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the wood on the NE side of the lake. At Aston-on-Trent GP 3 Smew this afternoon (no general access view from gate by A50 only).
20th March
At Ogston the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker present again on the edge of Carr Wood. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present and 2 ad Mediterranean Gulls in the roost. At Willington GP 2 ad Mediterranean Gulls on the Canal Pit. At Carsington at least 3 Great Northern Divers still present. At Danebower Quarry the male Ring Ouzel still present near the stone tower. At Chatsworth a Swallow flew N along the river Derwent and nearby a drake Mandarin and 10 Goosander on the river north of Beeley village. At Littleover a Swallow by the A38 roundabout. At Beeley Moor up to 4 Short-eared Owls this afternoon. At Carr Vale 2 Little Ringed Plovers through, a Sand Martin and 4 singing Chiffchaffs.
19th March
At Ogston the 19 Whooper Swans present again until 16.15 hrs when they flew off W, also a Red Kite seen twice during the afternoon, a House Martin with several Sand Martins over the reservoir, 4 Mealy Redpolls by the West Bank Car Park and 6 Goldeneye still present. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present, also 2ndW Iceland Gull and 2 ad Mediterranean Gulls in the roost. At Carr Vale 11 Whooper Swans flew N this evening. At Allestree Park 2+ Mandarins on the lake this morning.
18th March
At Ogston 19 Whooper Swans present all day (flew off once and seen over Carr Vale but returned later) and the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker present again by the edge of Carr wood. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present, also 2ndW Iceland Gull in the roost. At Willington GP a Twite with Meadow Pipits by the Canal Pit. At Long Eaton 22 Waxwings at the junction of Devonshire Avenue and The Hollows. At Chesterfield the Waxwing still present at the junction of Penmore Close and Hasland Road this morning. At Danebower between Buxton and Leek a male Ring Ouzel present. At Rowsley 2 Sand Martins over Cauldwell's Mill mid afternoon.
17th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present, also 2ndW Iceland Gull and 2 ad Mediterranean Gulls in the roost. At Carsington a 1stW Iceland Gull present this morning, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits from the Wildlife Centre and 2 Little Ringed Plovers from Paul Stanley Hide. At Belper a Red Kite flew S at 12.55 hrs. At Chesterfield a Waxwing at the junction of Penmore Close and Hasland Road. At Carr Vale 3 Shoveler and the 3 Little Owls still showing well. At Long Eaton GP a Little Ringed Plover on the new workings.
16th March
At Willington GP the ad Mediterranean Gull still present on the Canal Pit. At Wyver Lane a Wheatear and 1 Chiffchaff singing, also a pair of Shoveler, 48 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 1 Oystercatcher, c20 Lapwing, 2 Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Grey Wagtail, drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker, 6 Grey Heron and 10 Reed Bunting by feeding station. In Matlock Forest a Red Kite seen today over Bottom Moor Plantation. At Shillito Wood a Red Kite flew SW at 12.05 hrs, also Common Buzzard there.
15th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Carsington a Rock Pipit on the dam this evening then flew off NE and 4 Great Northern Divers still present. At Farley Moor a Red Kite flew over towards Beeley Triangle and later was showing well over there until eventually drifting off at 13.30 NW towards the Derwent Valley possibly heading towards Chatsworth Park. Also 1 Short-eared Owl still present nearby at Harewood Moor late afternoon. At Carr Vale a male Wheatear present this morning, also 1 Pink-footed Goose, 11 Common Buzzards, a pair of Oystercatcher, a pair of Redshank, 23 Golden Plover, 14 Snipe, 120 Greater Black-backed Gull, 12 Sand Martins flew N, 2 Chiffchaffs and 25 Meadow Pipits flew N. At Ambaston GP a Swallow through at 08.30 hrs. At Ogston up to 3 Mealy Redpolls, 5 Curlews flew through, 2 Chiffchaffs, 4 Oystercatcher and several Sand Martin through, also 2 Brimstone Butterfly. At Wolfie Pond nr North Wingfield c150 Golden Plover, 8 Redshank flew SE and a Peregrine flew NW. At Allestree Park a pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers again by the lake. At Williamthorpe a Chiffchaff singing and a pair of Shoveler. At Willington GP an ad Mediterranean Gull today and 14 Dunlin present briefly at 10.30 hrs, also 5 Sand Martin and 24 Goosander there.
14th March
At Foremark Reservoir 1stW Iceland Gull and 3rdW Glaucous Gull in the roost. At Ogston a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker drumming and occasionally showing well in the edge of Carr Wood and nearby hedgerow trees, also at least 1 Sand Martin through, 1 Brambling, 4 Curlews W/NW, 2 Oystercatchers and 2+ Chiffchaff. At Carsington ad Kittiwake through at 06.55, a Black-tailed Godwit from the Wildlife Centre and at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access, view only from gate by A50) the pair of Smew still present, also Green Sandpiper and 6 Goosander there. At Williamthorpe a pair of Shoveler, 13 Gadwall and 26 Teal. At Hasland 31 Waxwings at the junction of St Phillips Drive and Hasland Road.
13th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present,also ad Iceland Gull and near ad Glaucous Gull in the roost. At Ogston a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker drumming in trees in fields W of the West Bank and possibly a second bird drumming nearby, also at least 1 Sand Martin through today and 2 Oystercatchers. At Allestree Park a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker present again. At Carsington At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers and a fem Scaup still present. Also 4 Shoveler, 2 Sparrowhawk, 10 Curlew, 10 Snipe, 9 Goldeneye and 10 Pintail flew in at dusk. At Ilkeston 80 Waxwings 0n St John's Road this morning. At Carr Vale 2 Dunlin, 2 Oystercatcher and a Redshank.
12th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Allestree Park a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker present again. At Carsington a Sand Martin around Stones Island this morning. At Carr Vale a singing Chiffchaff, also 1 Pinkfoot, 3 Oystercatcher and 3 Little Owls.
11th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present, viewed from the Visitor Centre. At Carsington at least 3 Great Northern Diver still present from Sheepwash Hide. At Allestree Park a fem Lesser Spotted Woodpecker by the upper lake and 4 Mandarins there.
10th March
At Cromford a Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle.
9th March
At Allestree Park a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker between the lake and the main car park. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present from Sheepwash Hide this afternoon.
8th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Cromford 7+ Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Diver still present and ad Yellow-legged Gull. At Allestree Park a pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers by the NW corner of the lake.
7th March
At Ogston an ad Kittiwake this morning from 07.35 - 07.50 hrs, 2 Mandarins by the Water Treatment Plant and a Red Kite at 17.12 - 17.15 hrs which possibly went to roost in Carr Wood. At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Cromford 6+ Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle and the churchyard. At Ambaston the ad Whooper Swan still present with Mute Swans in fields by the River Derwent, take footpath from village to the river and view fields between Ambaston and Draycott. At Carsington at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present. At Belper c30 Waxwings in the John'O Gaunt/Jodrell Avenue area and Ashop Road later this afternoon. At Allestree Park 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers by the lake again. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access view from gate by A50 only) a Jack Snipe and 4 Green Sandpipers.
6th March
At Barrow-upon-Trent a Pink-footed Goose with Greylags E of Green Lane by the River Trent. At Belper 100+ Waxwings reported in gardens by Alton Manor Nursery.
5th March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Cromford 4+ Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle. At Ambaston the ad Whooper Swan still present with Mute Swans in fields by the River Derwent. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Diver and the fem Scaup still present. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access view from gate by A50 only) the drake Smew still present. At Beeley Moor 2 Short-eared Owls still present in the area.
4th March
At Allestree a Red Kite flew N at 15.25 hrs and nearby at Allestree Park a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker on the golf course between the 13th tee and 13th hole and 2 Mandarins on the lake. At Beeley Moor at least 1 Short-eared Owl still present over fields S of the Triangle.
3rd March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Cromford 15 Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle. At Allestree Park a pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers present again by the upper lake and at least 8 Mandarins there. At Ambaston the ad Whooper Swan still present with Mute Swans in fields by the River Derwent. At Willington GP 2 Little Egrets present. At the Avenue Washlands NR a Little Egret this morning. At Drakelow (permit only) an ad Yellow-legged Gull present at midday.
2nd March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Cromford 10 Hawfinch in Willersley Castle Grounds. At Allestree Park a pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers present again. At Long Eaton GP a Sand Martin present, also a Green Sandpiper, an Egyptian Goose and a Goosander there. At Swarkestone Lake 1 fem Scaup still present and nearby the 2 escaped Cackling Geese still present. At Pinxton 14 Waxwings on Hilltop Road.
1st March
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Cromford 2 Hawfinch in the churchyard. At Allestree Park a pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers by the north end of the lake this morning. At Wingerworth c50 Waxwings on Mill Lane. At Carr Vale 3 Pink-footed Geese, 159 Wigeon, 2 Oystercatchers, 1 Curlew N, 2 Redshank, 3 Little Owls and a male Stonechat.
28th February
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present and later 2 1stW Iceland Gulls in the roost. At Cromford 15+ Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle. In Heanor still 25 Waxwings on Derby Road behind the Cross Keys pub. At Carsington ad Kittiwake this morning, also at least 3 Great Northern Diver, fem Scaup and drake Common Scoter still there. At Swarkestone Lake 1 fem Scaup still present, also 2 escaped Cackling Geese in a field NW of the Ingelby road. At Allestree Park a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker by the lake this morning, also 14 Mandarins there. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access) 3 Smew (2 drakes), 6 Goosander and a Green Sandpiper. At Belper 24 Waxwings present briefly.
27th February
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present and a 1stW Iceland Gull in the roost. At Cromford 14 Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle. In Heanor up to 126 Waxwings on Derby Road behind the Cross Keys pub. At Tibshelf still 26 Waxwings in the Staffa Drive area. At Ogston a 3rdW Yellow-legged Gull in the roost.
26th February
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present in the south arm. At Carr Vale a Rock Pipit flew N, also the 2ndW Glaucous Gull present again this morning, 3 Little Owls, 2 Oystercatchers and a count of 155 Wigeon. At Ogston an imm Glaucous Gull flew S late morning. At Cromford up to 8 Hawfinch still present by the entrance to Willersley Castle. At Carsington at least 3 Great Northern Divers still present and 3 drake Common Scoter between Millfields and Fishtail Creek this morning.
25th February
At Carr Vale the 2ndW Glaucous Gull present again, also 2 Oystercatchers, 1 Redshank and 3 Little Owls there. At Tibshelf 60+ Waxwings still present in the Staffa Drive area. At Cromford up to 5 Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle. At Foremark Reservoir the 2ndw Iceland Gull in the roost again, also 3rdW Caspian Gull and ad Mediterranean Gull there. At Carsington still 4 Great Northern Divers and the drake Common Scoter present .
24th February
At Carr Vale a 2ndW Glaucous Gull present this morning until 12.20 hrs when it flew off N, also a pair of Shoveler there. At Beeley Triangle a Red Kite over at 15.40 hrs mobbed by a Crow and 1 Short-eared Owl at 16.20 hrs. At Tibshelf still 60+ Waxwings in the Staffa Drive/Iona Close area. At Carsington at least 3 Great Northern Diver still present, also drake Common Scoter and fem Scaup still there and a drake Garganey from Sheepwash Hide. At Foremark Reservoir the 2ndW Iceland Gull in the roost again this afternoon. At Long Eaton GP a Green Sandpiper and nearby 5 Goosanders on the river. At Cromford a Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle at 12.45 hrs. At Ogston a Little Egret in Chapel Bay at 15.45 hrs. At Derby an escaped Harris Hawk by the River Derwent behind Pride Park Stadium.
23rd February
At Tibshelf 60+ Waxwings behind Staffa Drive. At Ripley 50+ Waxwings in back gardens between Bamford Street and The Gardens. At Carsington a drake Common Scoter. At Carr Vale a Red Kite flew N between 10.23 and 10.26 hrs and 4 Raven there at 10.00 hrs. At Cromford 10 Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle.
22nd February
At Ogston a Little Egret flew N at 08.25 hrs, also a Curlew flew N and 2 Tree Sparrows. At Tibshelf 46 Waxwings between Staffa Drive and the five Pits Trail this afternoon. At Cromford 7 Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle and Dipper on the river, also 12 Waxwings at the Garden Centre viewed from the Canal. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP 4 Scaup on the Public Pit. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Diver still present this morning from Sheepwash Hide. At Foremark Reservoir 2 ad Mediterranean Gull in the roost.
21st February
At Linacre a drake Red-breasted Merganser on the upper lake.
20th February
At Foremark Reservoir the 2ndW Iceland Gull present briefly this morning and again in the roost this afternoon, also ad Mediterranean Gull in the roost. At Shirland at least 37 Waxwings by the Shoulder of Mutton Pub. At Cromford 4 Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle.
19th February
At Newton Solney a White-fronted Goose and a Little Egret by the confluence of the River Dove and River Trent. At Foremark Reservoir the 2ndW Iceland Gull in the roost again. At Ilkeston 60+ Waxwings by the ATS garage on The Rope Walk this afternoon. On Beeley Moor still at least 1 Short-eared Owl over fields south and east of the Triangle. At North Wingfield 5 Ravens S over the A 6175. At Carsington at least 3 Great Northern Divers and the fem Scaup still present.
18th February
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe present again near the cascade, also 2 Goosander there. At Swarkestone Lake now 4 Scaup present. At Willington GP a Pink-foot and 10 Goosander.
17th February
At Cromford up to 8 Hawfinch today near the church. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers present and 30 Barnacle Geese in fields behind Shiningford Island.
16th February
At Ogston the ad Mediterranean Gull in the roost again. At Darley Dale c80 Waxwings by the A6 then flew SE at 08.30 hrs. At Cromford at least 2 Hawfinch by the church. At Carsington the 4 Great Northern Divers and fem Scaup still present.
15th February
At Carsington 4 Great Northern Divers and fem Scaup still present. At Swarkestone Lake at least 2 Scaup still present. At Ogston ad Mediterranean Gull in the roost. At Allestree Park a fem Lesser Spotted Woodpecker by the lake. At Cromford up to 7 Hawfinch between the Wharf, the Church and Willersley Castle Entrance. Between Allestree and Quarndon a Red Kite at 10.00 hrs.
14th February
At Collycroft Lake the Great White Egret present again this afternoon. The lake is west of the minor road from Hilton to Sutton-on-the-Hill. Park carefully at SK 240320. Please do not enter the fields or go near the private lakes. At Beeley Moor 1 Short-eared Owl and 1 Barn Owl again hunting over fields S of the Triangle this afternoon. At Carsington 4 Great Northern Divers still present off Millfields. At Nadin's Pond Newhall 2 Jack Snipe this morning. In Matlock Forest 10 Crossbills over Flash Lane. At Tibshelf a Waxwing on the High Street and c240 Pinkfeet flew NW at 09.20 hrs. At Ogston 1stW Glaucous Gull and 3rdW Caspian Gull in the roost also 2 Shoveler there. At the Avenue Washlands reserve c80 Pinkfeet flew NW at 10.00 hrs. At Foremark Reservoir the 2ndW Iceland Gull in the roost again, also ad Caspian Gull there. At Aston-on-Trent GP (no general access to this site) the pair of Smew still present.
13th February
At Collycroft Lake the Great White Egret present again this afternoon. The lake is west of the minor road from Hilton to Sutton-on-the-Hill. Park carefully at SK 240320. Please do not enter the fields or go near the private lakes. At Cromford up to 5 Hawfinch around Willersley Castle Entrance. At Beeley Moor 1 Short-eared Owl again hunting over fields near the Triangle at 13.30 hrs, also 2 Barn Owls over fields S of the Triangle at 15.30 and 2 Ravens. At Carsington 4 Great Northern Divers and fem Scaup still present. At Swarkestone Lake the 3 Scaup still present. At Allestree 12 Waxwings on Ferrers Way just past Cadgwith Drive. At Foremark Reservoir 2ndW Iceland Gull in the roost.
12th February
At Cromford up to 6 Hawfinch around the churchyard. At Beeley Moor 1 Short-eared Owl again hunting over fields by a track E of the Triangle at 15.26 hrs. At Carsington still at least 2 Great Northern Divers off Stones Island this morning and fem Scaup still present. At Hilton a dark-bellied Brent Goose off Willow Lane this morning.
11th February
At Collycroft Lake the Great White Egret present again. The lake is west of the minor road from Hilton to Sutton-on-the-Hill. Park carefully at SK 240320. Please do not enter the fields or go near the private lakes. At Drakelow (permit only) a Bittern from the main hide then flew towards the top lagoon, also drake Garganey still there. At Chesterfield 45 Waxwings on Albert Street North opposite the County Council depot. At Carsington still 4 Great Northern Divers and fem Scaup present. At Swarkestone Lake the 3 Scaup still present. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP 2 Little Egrets viewed from the riverside path on the Ingleby side.
10th February
At Foremark Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe and fem Scaup still present, also 2ndW Iceland Gull on the Dam Wall, 3 Caspian Gulls and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At North Wingfield 13 Waxwings at the junction of Williamthorpe Road and the A6175 opposite the Co-Op this afternoon. At Swarkestone Lake 3 Scaup still present (1stW drake & 2 fem).
9th February
At Alvaston a Bittern by a weir on the river Derwent 100m E of the Raynesway Bridge then flew towards Derby Sewage Works at 11.43 hrs. At Cromford 5 Hawfinch in the Wharf area late morning. At Tibshelf 26 Waxwings on Staffa Drive in a garden at the junction with Iona Close this morning.
8th February
At Collycroft Lake the Great White Egret present again this afternoon. The lake is west of the minor road from Hilton to Sutton-on-the-Hill. Park carefully at SK 240320. Please do not enter the fields or go near the private lakes. At Foremark Reservoir a Red-necked Grebe in the south arm near the cascade, also fem Scaup there. At Cromford 22 Waxwings at Rose End Meadows behind St Mark's Close. Nearby 2 Hawfinch in the churchyard this morning. At Beeley Moor 2 Short-eared Owls again this afternoon. At Carsington still 4 Great Northern Divers from Sheepwash Hide this afternoon and fem Scaup from Paul Stanley Hide. At Staunton Harold Reservoir 2 3rdW Caspian Gulls and a 1stW Yellow-legged Gull at the southern end from the round car park. At Cromford Moor 2 Crossbills in Big Plantation. At Drakelow (permit only) the 1stW drake Garganey has returned.
7th February
At Collycroft Lake the Great White Egret present again this afternoon, also escaped Harris Hawk,7 Shoveler, c50 Golden Plover and 2 Raven there. The lake is west of the minor road from Hilton to Sutton-on-the-Hill. Park carefully at SK 240320. Please do not enter the fields or go near the private lakes. At Willington a dark-bellied Brent Goose with Canadas in fields S of the river, then later on the main DWT reserve pit. Also the 1stW drake Garganey on the main DWT reserve pit from the first viewing platform this morning but flew W along the river later. Also Pintail and 6+ Goosander there and an Egret sp flew W along the river. At Chesterfield 14 Waxwings between Stand Park and Bristol Street Motors. In Kilburn 30+ Waxwings opposite the Arthur Medical Centre. At Beeley Moor 2 Short-eared Owls over moorland E of the Traingle. At Carsington 2 Great Northern Divers from Sheepwash Hide this afternoon. At Ogston ad Yellow-legged Gull in the roost.
6th February
At Collycroft Lake a Great White Egret at the southern end, also escaped Harris Hawk there. The lake is west of the minor road from Hilton to Sutton-on-the-Hill. Park carefully at SK240320. Please do not enter the fields or go near the private lakes. At Ogston a dark-bellied Brent Goose present until 17.00 hrs when flew S also ad Caspian Gull in the roost. At Willington GP a 1stW drake Garganey on the main DWT reserve Pit from the first viewing platform. Also Pintail and 11 Goosander there. At Tibshelf 6 Waxwings on Staffa Drive then flew towards the High Street and up to 80 on Newton Road. At Chesterfield 15 Waxwings at Stand Park on Sheffield Road. At Beeley Moor 2 Short-eared Owls and a Barn Owl in a field E of the Traingle. At Williamthorpe 4 Jack Snipe, c100 Common Snipe and a Green Sandpiper.
4th February
At Alvaston still up to 100 Waxwings in the Keldholm Lane area. At Carsington Water 3 Great Northern Divers present off Stones Island. At Tibshelf 2 waxwings on the five Pits Trail behind the Wheatsheaf Pub. At Beeley Moor 2 Short-eared Owls over fields SW of the Triangle. At Ogston 1 Shoveler present and a Golden Plover flew E. At Carr Vale 2 Shelduck on the reserve and up to 38 Reed Buntings visiting the mound feeders.
3rd February
At Alvaston up to 130 Waxwings on Keldholm Lane near the James Wyatt Pub. At Moorway Lane Pond a Jack Snipe showing well on mud in front of the reedbed, also a male Goldeneye, 7 Shoveler and 5 Pochard there. At Swarkestone Lake 3 Scaup still present (1stW drake & 2 fem). At Carr Vale 92 Skylarks and a Pinkfoot.
2nd February
At Cromford 31 Waxwings on Rose End Meadows by the St Marks Close entrance. At Tibshelf now 30 Waxwings by Town End Junior School on Alfreton Road. At Carsingtom 4 Great Northern Divers still present from Sheepwash Hide this morning. At Swarkestone Lake a White-fronted Goose present.
1st February
At Ingelby a dark-bellied Brent Goose with Canada Geese viewed from the John Thomas Pub on the opposite side of the river then flew towards Swarkestone Lake where it was relocated at 11.40 hrs. Also fem Scaup on Swarkestone Lake. At Drakelow (permit only) the drake Garganey still present this morning. At Tibshelf still 22 Waxwings by Town End Junior School on Alfreton Road. At Ogston c30 Waxwings by Ogston Lodge until 13.55 hrs when flew N, also male Goshawk and c140 Pinkfeet flew WNW between 08.50 - 08.55 hrs. At Carsingtom at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present from Lane End Hide. On Screetham Lane a large mixed flock (c400 birds) of Brambling and Chaffich in fields either side of the road, also large flocks of Woodpigeon and Corvids there.
31st January
At Aston-on-Trent GP a 1stW Ring-billed Gull present at 15.20 hrs then flew S (no access to this site view from gate by A50 only). In the Leash Fen and Ramsley area the Great Grey Shrike still present but mobile, also 3 Hen Harriers in the area plus a pair of Stonechats at Barbrook and a pair at Ramsley. At Tibshelf still 18 Waxwings by Town End Junior School on Alfreton Road. At Beeley Triangle a Short-eared Owl present this morning. At Ilkeston 14 Waxwings still present around Barling Drive and Pentridge Drive but mobile. At Carr Vale an imm male Merlin and 3 Ravens.
30th January
At Ogston 39 Whooper Swans flew W at 09.20 hrs. At Tibshelf now 22 Waxwings by Town End Junior School on Alfreton Road this afternoon. At Swarkestone Lake 2 fem Scaup still present. At Foremark Reservoir a 1stW Mediterranean Gull in the roost. At Pebley still 2 Corn Buntings and 3 Brambling on a fallow field opposite the Pebley Inn. At Carsington 4 Great Northern Divers from Sheepwash Hide.
29th January
At Tibshelf 15 Waxwings still by Town End Junior School on Alfreton Road. At Cromford 2 Hawfinch in the churchyard and 2 Dippers on the river. At Willington GP 2 Jack Snipe and c100 Snipe. At Swarkestone Lake 3 Scaup still present (1stW drake & 2 fem). At Ilkeston still c30 Waxwings on Barling Drive.
28th January
At Ilkeston still c70 Waxwings on Barling Drive. At Swarkestone Lake still 3 Scaup present (1stW drake & 2 fem). At Tibshelf now 15 Waxwings commuting between Town End Junior School on Alfreton Road and St Thomas's Close. At Foremark Reservoir 11 Goosander, also ad Caspian Gull and a 1stW Mediterranean Gull in the roost. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) the Red-necked Grebe still present.
27th January
At Tibshelf 5 Waxwings on Alfreton Road by Town End Junior School. At Long Eaton GP 4 ad Bewick's Swans. At Spondon the Ring-necked Parakeet seen flying N over Farningham Close again at 16.05 hrs. At Ilkeston 23 Waxwings on Ebeneezer Street. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) the Red-necked Grebe still present.
26th January
At Carr Vale a dark-bellied Brent Goose flew S at 12.05 hrs. At Drakelow (permit only) a drake Garganey from the hide. At Ilkeston now c212 Waxwings on Barling Drive (on the Shipley View Estate). At Carsington 3 Great Northern Divers and a fem Scaup still present. At Ogston 3 Waxwings in the garden of Ogston Lodge.
25th January
At Spondon a Ring-necked Parakeet flew N over Farningham Close late afternoon (3rd day). At Ilkeston now 180+ Waxwings on Barling Drive (on the Shipley View Estate). At Williamthorpe a Water Rail showing well in the reedbed.
24th January
At Allestree still 1 Waxwing by the junction of Birchover Way and Woodlands Road. In Ilkeston c80 Waxwings at the junction of Barling Drive and Pentridge this afternoon. In Cromford 29 Waxwings behind Tor View Rise viewed from Bedehouse Lane. At Chesterfield 5 Waxwings on Durrant Road this afternoon. At Beeley Moor at least 2 Short-eared Owls showing well this afternoon, over fields S of the Triangle. At Ogston a 1stW Iceland Gull in the roost. At Aston-on-Trent GP the pair of Smew still present (no access to this site, view from gate by A50 only).
23rd January
At Allestree still 1 Waxwing by the junction of Birchover Way and Woodlands Road.
22nd January
At Allestree 2 Waxwings by the junction of Birchover Way and Woodlands Road. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) the Red-necked Grebe still present. At Long Eaton GP a Green Sandpiper.
21st January
At Carsington still at least 3 Great Northern Divers present viewed from Sheepwash Hide. At Carr Vale c250 Pinkfeet flew NW at 10.00 hrs and a Red Kite flew W at midday. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a Yellow-legged Gull from the circular car park on the SW side of the reservoir. At Buckland Hollow a Barn Owl showing well by the small crossroads at approx SK 381532 at 15.30 hrs. At Foremark Reservoir 3 ad Caspian Gulls in the roost. At Strines Top 3270 Pinkfeet flew W between 10.15 and 11.00 hrs.
20th January
At Hasland 9 Waxwings at the junction of Hasland Road and Central Street this afternoon. In Chesterfield 20 Waxwings visiting Tesco car park several times this morning between 10 - 12.00 hrs at least. At Carr Vale 12 Waxwings flew NW at 12.00 hrs.
19th January
At Chesterfield 25 Waxwings at the junction of Derby Road and Langar Lane. On Alvaston Park Lake 6 Goosanders this morning.
18th January
At Swarkestone Lake the 3 Scaup still present. At Barrow-upon-Trent GP 2 Scaup (1stW drake & fem). At Screetham Lane 40+ Brambling still present.
17th January
At Swarkestone Lake 3 Scaup (1stw drake & 2 fem). At Long Eaton 3 Goosander and nearby a Jack Snipe on Trent Meadows. At Carsington at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present, also fem Scaup, drake Common Scoter, Tufted X Pochard hybrid and ad Yellow-legged Gull from Paul Stanley Hide. At Aston-on-Trent GP a pair of Smew and 2 Goosander (no access to this site, view only from gate by A50).
16th January
In Hasland 2 Waxwings at the junction of Central Drive and Hasland Road. At Foremark Reservoir 15 Goosanders and later 2 Caspian Gulls (ad & 3rdW) and 6 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost.
15th January
At Renishaw a White-fronted Goose opposite Renishaw Hall in a field by the B 6053. At Williamthorpe c50 Pinkfeet flew W at 14.00 hrs, also 3 Jack Snipe, 16 Common Snipe and a Woodcock there. At Long Eaton GP 2 Egyptian Geese. At Draycott the Whooper Swan still present viewable from the Ambaston side of the river. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) the Red-necked Grebe still present.
14th January
At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Diver, fem Scaup and drake Common Scoter still present, also 440 Lapwing, 8 Goldeneye and 7 Lesser Redpoll there. At Carr Vale c100 Pinkfeet over at 10.35 hrs. At Buxton a presumed escaped drake Canvasback on the river in the Pavillion Gardens by the Bandstand. This bird apparently has a clipped left wing and is very tame.
13th January
At Carr Vale the Bittern seen again in the South Marsh this morning and again late afternoon. In Morton a Waxwing on Holland Close. At Carsington 3 still Great Northern Divers from Lane End Hide, fem Scaup and drake Common Scoter from Paul Stanley Hide.
11th January
At Willington a Ruff in an arable field near the Canal Scrape with Lapwings. At Ogston fem Merlin, 2 Pinkfeet, 3 Shoveler and an ad Yellow-legged Gull in the roost. At Hathersage 8 Waxwings feeding in Hawthorns by the river. Take the path past the sewage works and the birds are to the left of the first cattle grid. At Allestree 14 Waxwings on Ferrers Way. At Carr Vale a Woodcock seen twice over the southern Marsh at dusk. At Parwich 5 Waxwings at the junction of Croft Avenue and Creamery Lane.
10th January
At Poolsbrook CP an ad Caspian Gull present from 12.15 to 12.35 hrs then flew towards Erin Tip. At Staunton Harold Reservoir the 1stW drake Scaup still present and a 3rdW Caspian Gull at the dam end.
9th January
At Long Eaton GP 3 Bewick's Swans on the Fishing Pit this afternoon, 2 remaining until 16.00 hrs when they flew off E. At Ripley 15 Waxwings on Butterley Hill opposite the Iron Works. At Carsington 3 Great Northern Divers and fem Scaup still present. At Cromford 3 Hawfinch by the entrance to Willersley Castle. At Carr Vale the Bittern seen again flying into the South Marsh behind the white water depth marker at about 16.30 hrs.
8th January
At Staunton Harold Reservoir the 1stW drake Scaup still present and a 3rdW Caspian Gull off the Sailing Club. At Chesterfield up to 41 Waxwings on Durrant Road. At Allestree 7 Waxwings on Ferrers Way near the Park Farms shopping area. At Darley Dale still c40 Waxwings present between the railway and Rowan Close and nearby up to 50 visiting private property (no access) at Enthoven Works.
7th January
At Williamthorpe c12 Jack Snipe,c60 Common Snipe, c8 Water Rail and c180 Pinkfeet flew NW at 12.50 hrs. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a 1stW drake Scaup present this afternoon. At Chesterfield 14 Waxwings in the Durrant Road/Basil Close area At Ogston 2 flocks of c80 & c90 Pinkfeet over also 3 Shoveler present and an ad Kittiwake in the roost. At Foremark 2 Caspian Gulls (ad & 3rdW) and 8 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost. At Draycott the Whooper Swan still present viewable from the Ambaston side of the river. At Rowsley a drake Mandarin on the River Derwent behind the Peak Distict Shopping Village and c500 Pinkfeet over at 14.30 hrs. At Darley Dale good numbers of Waxwings still present on Lime Grove. By the A61 10 Waxwings between Alfreton and Shirland.
6th January
At Kedleston Park the White-fronted Goose still with Greylags opposite the entrance to the Golf Club. At Draycott the Whooper Swan still present viewable from the Ambaston side of the river and 2 Goosander flew W. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a fem Scaup present this afternoon. At Barlborough a Waxwing at Midland Way this morning. At Williamthorpe a Jack Snipe, Water Rail, Redshank, Common Snipe and c30 Teal. At Church Wilne Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present.
5th January
At Carr Vale a 1stW Ring-billed Gull present 10.00 - 10.15 hrs then flew off, also an ad Caspian Gull, a Peregrine and a Pink-footed Goose there. At Poolsbrook CP ad Caspian Gull present this afternoon. At Kedleston Park the White-fronted Goose still with Greylags opposite the entrance to the Golf Club. At Draycott a Whooper Swan present viewable from the Ambaston side of the river. At Carsington still at least 3 Great Northern Divers present also the drake Common Scoter and the fem Scaup still there. At Church Wilne Reservoir the Red-necked Grebe still present.
4th January
At Darley Dale now c70 Waxwings present on the estate opposite the Fish Bar. At Carr Vale the Bittern seen again at 16.15 hrs on South Marsh. At Staunton Harold Reservoir the drake Smew still present. At Derby 12 Waxwings on Bishop's Drive, Oakwood this morning. In Chesterfield 12 Waxwings on Walton Back Lane by St John's Church. At Ogston 1 Shelduck, 2 Raven, 2 Shoveler, 1 Redshank and the drake Tufted X Pochard hybrid still present. Later ad Caspian Gull and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad & 1stW) in the roost. At Harewood Moor 1+ Short-eared Owl this evening. At Kedleston Park the White-fronted Goose still with Greylags opposite the entrance to the Golf Club. At Carsington at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present. At Bretby 4 Waxwings on Geary Lane. At Allestree Park a pair of Mandarins present. At Aston-on-Trent GP a pair of Smew present but mobile, also Little Egret and Jack Snipe there (view only from gate by A50 no general access to this site).
3rd January
At Darley Dale now c60 Waxwings present on the estate opposite the Fish Bar. At Carr Vale the Bittern seen briefly in flight again at 16.00 hrs on South Marsh viewed from the mound, also at least 4 Water Rail calling. At Staunton Harold Reservoir a drake Smew present this afternoon. At Ogston 2 Raven, 2 Shoveler, 1 Pinkfoot, 1 Redshank and the drake Tufted X Pochard hybrid still present. At Holmebrook Country Park 11 Goosanders on the lake and up to 30 Waxwings present in the area. At Linacre Reservoirs 7 Mandarins on the middle lake. At Melbourne Pool ad Yellow-legged Gull until 10.00 hrs when flew off towards Staunton Harold Reservoir. At Williamthorpe 1 Jack Snipe showing well also 2+ Water Rail calling. At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Diver still present, also the drake Common Scoter and fem Scaup still present and later ad Yellow-legged Gull and ad Mediterranean Gull in the roost.
2nd January
At Carsington at least 1 Great Northern Diver still present, also drake Common Scoter, fem Scaup, Pintail and ad Yellow-legged Gull there. At Bradley Pond 23 Mandarins present. At Cromford up to 5 Hawfinch in trees by the Willersley Castle entrance. At Darley Dale 7 Waxwings still present feeding on Apples on the estate opposite the Fish Bar. At Ogston a fem Blackcap at Brackenfield Church, also 2 Shoveler, 2 Goosander, 2 Gadwall, 1 Pinkfoot, 1 Redshank and drake Tufted X Pochard hybrid there. At Holmbrook Country Park 21 Waxwings near the top car park. At Carr Vale 195 Teal (record count for this site), 143 Wigeon, 32 Gadwall, 2 Peregrines over fields W of the reserve and 40 Golden Plover flew S.
1st January
At Carsington at least 2 Great Northern Divers still present off Stones Island, also drake Common Scoter and fem Scaup from Paul Stanley Hide, ad Yellow-legged Gull and ad Caspian Gull from Sheepwash Hide. At Kedleston Park the White-fronted Goose still present with Greylags opposite the Golf Club entrance. At Cromford up to 4 Hawfinch in trees by the Willersley Castle entrance. At Foremark Reservoir 5 Whooper Swans flew over at 09.40. At Ogston a fem Crossbill feeding on Yew berries with Greenfinch at Brackenfield Church, also 2 Shoveler, 2 Goosander, 4 Woodcock, Barn Owl and drake Tufted X Pochard hybrid there. At Church Wilne Reservoir (permit only) the Red-necked Grebe still present.

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