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LATEST UPDATE  saturday 27th april 2024   07.30

Today

27 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 07.25, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

27 Apr Whimbrel Earls Barton – one flew over, 06.45

friday 26th april

26 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one still between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 19.20

26 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male still close to stack of hay bales along Concrete Track, 19.05

26 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – two males, early evening

26 Apr Whinchat Borough Hill – still just north of summit compound, 15.20, perching on old mugwort stems

26 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 14.40, between 2nd and 3rd Bunkers, also Short-eared Owl still and male Common Redstart close to stack of bales along Concrete Track

26 Apr Channel Wagtail Aynho – male still on flooded area between Clifton and the Great Western Arms pub, 14.10

26 Apr Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over The Narrows, 13.35

26 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 13.20

26 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – two, 11.20

26 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 10.30, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

26 Apr Whinchat Borough Hill – one just north of summit compound, 09.50

26 Apr Hen Harrier Bucknell Wood – male flew west, 09.20

26 Apr Arctic Tern Stanford Res – one briefly, 08.05, before flying north-east

26 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one flew east from the Scrape, 06.40

thursday 25th april

25 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, 19.30

25 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 19.05

25 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – four in field on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 18.45

25 Apr Channel Wagtail Aynho – one still on flooded area between Clifton and the Great Western pub, 18.15, also Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover, at least one White Wagtail and 17 Yellow Wagtails

25 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two still, in Wader Bay, 18.00, also White Wagtail

25 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – three still on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 17.35, also 2 Yellow Wagtails

25 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 13.30, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

25 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – three on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 12.35

25 Apr Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – two flew over Town Lake, late morning

⊗ 25 Apr Whimbrel Clifford Hill GP – no sign at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 11.15

25 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two still on Brayshaw’s Bund, 10.15

25 Apr Whimbrel Clifford Hill GP – still at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 09.20; site access from Weston Mill is no longer possible as footbridge over River Nene is currently closed and padlocked as a result of ongoing construction work, reportedly ongoing for the next 3-4 weeks

25 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 08.15, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

25 Apr Whimbrel Clifford Hill GP – one at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 06.40

wednesday 24th April

24 Apr Common Scoter Stanford Res – drake in Blowers Lodge Bay this evening

24 Apr Cattle Egret Earls Barton GP – one flew west over New Workings, 16.15

24 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the causeway, 15.15

24 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill this afternoon, showing well in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

24 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, this afternoon, also 2 Northern Wheatears

24 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two on Brayshaw’s Bund, 12.35

24 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 12.15, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

24 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 10.00, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

⊗ 24 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Oundle – no sign on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 08.45

24 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 08.30, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

24 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two on Brayshaw’s Bund, 07.30

24 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 07.00

⊗ 24 Apr Turnstone Stanwick GP – no sign on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, early morning

tuesday 23rd april

23 Apr Turnstone Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 19.50

23 Apr Channel Wagtail Aynho – one on flooded area between Clifton and the Great Western pub, 19.00, also 2 Dunlins, White Wagtail and 10 Yellow Wagtails

23 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – three flew over, 18.50

23 Apr Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – at least 4 still, 18.00, also 2 Ringed Plovers, Cattle Egret and 2 White Wagtails

23 Apr Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – five, 16.40

23 Apr Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – two at Main Lake, 16.30

23 Apr Turnstone Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 15.40

23 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 14.45, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

23 Apr Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – three over Main Barrage Lake, 14.40, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits still

23 Apr Turnstone Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 11.35

23 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Brampton Valley – two on pools below Brixworth this morning, also Green Sandpiper

23 Apr Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on New Workings (North), 11.00

23 Apr Turnstone Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 11.00

23 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), this morning, also Greenshank on Townholme Meadow

23 Apr Cattle Egret Earls Barton GP – two on Hardwater Lake this morning

23 Apr Greenshank Summer leys LNR – one still, 10.30, also 4 Ringed Plovers, 4 Dunlins and 6 Yellow Wagtails

23 Apr Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, 10.20, also 2 Common Snipes

23 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still, 09.50, also 3 Northern Wheatears

23 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 09.25, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

23 Apr Turnstone Stanwick GP – one on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 08.45

23 Apr Northern Wheatear Hartwell – two still in field by old quarry track, 07.45

23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Oundle – one still on flooded meadow at Lower Barnwell Lock, 07.40, also White Wagtail

23 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – three, 06.45, also 4 male Northern Wheatears still

23 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one from Feeding Station, 06.05

23 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – three at Main Lake, 05.50

monday 22nd april

22 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 19.20, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

22 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – two still, 17.55, in bean field at top of hill

22 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 16.45, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

22 Apr Greenshank Clifford Hill GP – one still on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 16.30, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 71 Redshanks and 4 male Northern Wheatears

22 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 16.00, also Short-eared Owl still, male Common Redstart and 4+ male Northern Wheatears

22 Apr Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – three on Main Lake, early afternoon, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Great Egret, 3 White Wagtails and 12 Yellow Wagtails

22 Apr Greenshank Clifford Hill GP – one on Main Barrage Lake, 13.45, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper, 71 Redshanks and 4 male Northern Wheatears

22 Apr White Wagtail Summer Leys LNR – one still, from Paul Britten Hide, 09.30

22 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one still near Fisherman’s Point, 09.15, also several Yellow Wagtails

22 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 08.35

22 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one, 06.45, also Little Ringed Plover and 71 (!) Redshanks

sunday 21st April

21 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – five, this evening

21 Apr Osprey Welford – one flew north over A14, 18.55

⊗ 21 Apr Spoonbill Clifford Hill GP – flew off from Main Barrage Lake, 18.08

21 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one near Fisherman’s Point, later in Wader Bay, 17.45, also 4 Little Ringed Plovers and 6 Yellow Wagtails

21 Apr Osprey Weston Mill – one flew east, 17.45

21 Apr Spoonbill Clifford Hill GP – one on Main Barrage Lake, on the spit off northern shoreline, 17.20

21 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 16.12

21 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 14.00, in flooded field immediately east of Miller’s Meadow

21 Apr Common Scoter Stanford Res – first-summer drake in middle of reservoir, 14.00

21 Apr Common Swift Ditchford Hill GP – one over Delta Pit, Rushden Lakes, 12.20 (joint first 2024 record)

21 Apr Common Swift Castle Ashby Lakes – one, 12.10 (joint first 2024 record)

21 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one, this morning

21 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 11.05, also Common Swift (joint first 2024 record)

21 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 10.25

21 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, over stubble field, this morning

21 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 09.40, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

21 Apr Common Swift Clifford Hill GP – two, 09.50 (joint first 2024 record), also 2 Little Ringed Plovers

21 Apr White Wagtail Summer Leys LNR – one from Paul Britten Hide, 08.40

21 Apr Common Swift Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.35 (joint first 2024 record)

saturday 20th April

20 Apr Short-eared Owl Blueberry Farm – one still, today

20 Apr Osprey Harrington AF – one flew towards Pitsford Res from south-east of Harrington AF, 18.00

20 Apr Common Redstart Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 17.05

20 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Oundle – one still on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 15.00, also Peregrine

20 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – two, 14.20 one at edge of stubble field near 1st Bunker, the other near 2nd Bunker, also 3 Northern Wheatears in ploughed field by 3rd Bunker

20 Apr Northern Wheatear Hartwell – two in field by old quarry track, 14.00

20 Apr White Wagtail Clifford Hill GP – one at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 12.45

20 Apr Common Redstart Northampton – male still at Weston Mill, 12.20, in Millers Meadow but no sign of Ring Ouzel; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

20 Apr Northern Wheatear Laxton – four in cow field between Laxton and Harringworth, late morning

20 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Oundle – one still on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, late morning, also 4 White Wagtails

20 Apr Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake on still, on New Workings (North), 11.30, also Green sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

20 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 11.20, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows, also Common Redstart; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

20 Apr Northern Wheatear Borough Hill – male by north-west corner of summit compound, 09.45

20 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – male, 08.50, c. 50 m from Chippings Compound in stubble field, also Short-eared Owl still present near 2nd Bunker, plus male Common Redstart

20 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – two still this morning, again in hedge at top of hill just south of Jurassic Way bridleway

20 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 08.20, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

friday 19th april

19 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still this evening, also Short-eared Owl and Common Redstart still

19 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 18.10, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

19 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 16.05, from Feeding Station, also 5 Yellow Wagtails on the Scrape

19 Apr Northern Wheatear Hartwell – male in field by old quarry track, 15.50

19 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 14.10, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

19 Apr Merlin Sibbertoft – one between Sibbertoft and Clipston, 13.00

19 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male still, 12.40

19 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 10.30, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

19 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Oundle – one on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 09.00

19 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – still at Weston Mill, 08.00, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

19 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 07.45, also Short-eared Owl still, in areas around 1st and 2nd Bunkers

19 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 06.40, between Feeding Station and Screen Hide

19 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – two males still, 06.30, mobile in and around highest hedgerow just south of Jurassic Way bridleway

19 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one on western side of Main Barrage Lake, early morning

19 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two still, 06.25

thursday 18th april

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – male still at Weston Mill, 19.15, still in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Brampton Valley – male between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 17.45, also 2 Northern Wheatears

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – three (2 males), 17.20, mobile in and around highest hedgerow just south of Jurassic Way bridleway

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – male still at Weston Mill, 16.30, still in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – male still at Weston Mill, 15.30, showing well in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – male still at Weston Mill, 14.40, showing well in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willows; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, in field on edge of scrub, 100 m south of 1st Bunker toward Chippings Compound, 14.15, also male Common Redstart in same area

18 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – four in ploughed field east of 3rd Bunker, 14.05

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – male still at Weston Mill, 12.50, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willow; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

18 Apr White Stork Summer Leys LNR – one reported flying over, 12.10

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Northampton – male at Weston Mill, 12.05, in Miller’s Meadow near weeping willow; view only from gate at southern end of Weston Mill Lane 52.2382, -0.8405

18 Apr Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake on New Workings below Whiston Lock, 11.35

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, in field on edge of scrub, 100 m south of 1st Bunker toward Chippings Compound, 11.20

18 Apr Common Redstart Borough Hill – male in bushes 300 m north of summit compound, 11.10

18 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one fishing, 10.00, also Common Snipe and Common Sandpiper

18 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two, 08.25

18 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, 08.15, showing well by 2nd Bunker, also 3 Northern Wheatears (2 males) from Concrete Track

18 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still, on Brayshaw’s Bund, 08.10, also Dunlin

18 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Northampton – one flew east over Far Cotton, 07.50

18 Apr Whimbrel Stanford Res – one flew through, 07.38, also 2 Common Sandpipers

18 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, early morning, also Short-eared Owl still, male Common Redstart and 2 Northern Wheatears

18 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still, early morning, also Ringed Plover, and Curlew briefly before flying east, plus Peregrine

wednesday 17th april

17 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one on Brayshaw’s Bund, 15.50, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers and Yellow Wagtail

17 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – two flew north-east, 13.08

17 Apr Osprey Stanford Res – one over, 12.45

17 Apr Whinchat Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this morning, also Northern Wheatear

17 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two again at Blueberry Farm this morning, also 2 Northern Wheatears

17 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still this morning, also Dunlin

17 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 10.45, at 2nd Bunker

17 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 10.10

17 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male, 09.15

17 Apr Spoonbill Wood Burcote – unconfirmed report of one flying east, 08.37

17 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 08.10, at Chippings Compound

17 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, 07.40

tuesday 16th april

16 Apr Osprey Ravensthorpe Res – one again, 18.20

16 Apr Osprey Ravensthorpe Res – one flew toward Coton, 17.00

16 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, on north shore of Main Lake, 16.25, also Northern Wheatear flew north-east over Main Lake

16 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 15.30, though elusive

16 Apr Greenshank Stanwick GP – one in north-east corner of Main Lake, 15.15

⊗ 16 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – again no sign of drake, 14.30

16 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), early afternoon

16 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – drake again, 12.35, around main reedbed, viewed from Northants side

16 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still this morning

16 Apr Osprey Ravensthorpe Res – two still, 11.00

16 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – three, briefly, before being flushed by Peregrine, 11.00 and no further sign

16 Apr Osprey Corby – one flew north near golf course, 10.00

16 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one still, 09.10

⊗ 16 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – no sign of drake up to 08.40

monday 15th april

15 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – drake still at the dam end, 19.20

15 Apr Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one over the reedbed, 19.00, also Curlew

15 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – drake still at the dam end, 18.00

15 Apr Osprey Ravensthorpe Res – two, 17.00

15 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – drake still at the dam end, 16.05

15 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – drake still, with three drake Tufted Ducks,13.40; access by permit only

15 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one this morning, also 3 Ringed Plovers and 2 Little Ringed Plovers

15 Apr Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – drake with a small group of Tufted Ducks at the dam end, close to Leicestershire bank,11.20; access by permit only

15 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, early morning, also Short-eared Owl

15 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – male, 07.20, also Common Sandpiper

sunday 14th April

14 Apr Garden Warbler Earls Barton GP – male singing and seen well at New Workings (North) today (first 2024 record)

14 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – three flew west over the Scrape, 17.20, also Peregrine

14 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – female still, in stubble east of the Concrete Track, 16.13

14 Apr Osprey Oundle – one over the fishing lake at Oundle Golf Club this afternoon

14 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), this afternoon

14 Apr Common Redstart Broughton – male at entrance to Broughton Pocket Park, 13.20

14 Apr Cattle Egret Sibbertoft – seven north-west of the village, in cattle fields near Hothorpe Hall, this morning

14 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one, briefly, 11.55

14 Apr Ring Ouzel Cottesbrooke – one on private land between Cottesbrooke and Naseby, 11.30

14 Apr Bittern Thrapston GP – one at the north end of Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 10.40

14 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, briefly, this morning, also Common Sandpiper on the dam

14 Apr Northern Wheatear Stanford Res – male by old railway track, near ringing area, 09.15

14 Apr Northern Wheatear Borough Hill – male on cable drum in north-west corner of summit compound, 09.00

14 Apr Common Redstart Stoke Albany – female in hedgerow, 08.30

14 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, early morning, also Short-eared Owl, Common Redstart, 2 Northern Wheatears and Yellow Wagtail

14 Apr Garganey Stanwick GP – drake on Main Lake, 06.00

saturday 13th april

13 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one still, 14.10, on Brayshaw’s Bund

13 Apr Common Redstart Maidwell – male at Blueberry Farm, 13.40

13 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape this morning

13 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 10.50, also Common Sandpiper

13 Apr Common Redstart Honey Hill – male in old hedgerow north of Jurassic Way bridleway, 10.15

13 Apr Waxwing Raunds – at least 4 still, behind Howdens Distribution Centre, Warth Park NN9 6RJ, but mobile, 09.30 viewed from Meadow Lane at 52.3451, -0.5638

13 Apr Common Redstart Stanwick GP – male south of A45 Lay-by Pit causeway, 08.25

13 Apr Common Redstart Pitsford Res – female in border hedge by Scaldwell Bay, 08.00, also 2-3 Common Snipes

13 Apr Whinchat Pitsford Res – male below dam, 07.00 (first 2024 record), also 2 Common Sandpipers

friday 12th april

12 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – two still below Lamport today, in an area with no public access, also Jack Snipe and 6 Common Snipes

12 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 18.30, flew toward Blueberry Farm

12 Apr Avocet Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 17.20

12 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one over the dam, 16.15

12 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, flew from 3rd Bunker to behind trees between two nearby haystacks, 15.15

12 Apr Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still at New Workings (North), 14.00, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail

12 Apr Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one in Alpaca field off Ditchford Lane, 14.00

12 Apr Northern Wheatear Corby – male at Willowbrook Industrial Estate, on wasteland adjacent to Morrisons Distribution Centre, 13.25

12 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 13.25

12 Apr Avocet Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 12.50

12 Apr Ring Ouzel Brampton Valley – male near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 12.20

12 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, in trees on north-west side of 3rd Bunker then flew towards 2nd Bunker, 11.30

12 Apr Avocet Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 11.10

12 Apr Avocet Stanwick GP – one still on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 10.13

12 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still by 2nd Bunker, 09.10

12 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 08.10, on concrete slabs by 2nd Bunker

12 Apr Avocet Stanwick GP – one on islands in A45 Lay-by Pit, 05.45

thursday 11th April

11 Apr Cuckoo Cosgrove – male singing by River Tove today (first 2024 record)

11 Apr Nightingale Shire Hill Lodge – male singing west of the lodge, 20.45 (equal first 2024 record)

11 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – one still at Blueberry Farm today, also 2 Northern Wheatears

11 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – two still below Lamport today, in area with no public access

11 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, 18.15

11 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 18.15, by 3rd Bunker

11 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two still at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 17.20, also 2 Common Sandpipers

11 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew south, 16.40, also 2 Common Sandpipers on dam

11 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two still at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 16.35, also immature Peregrine

11 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 16.05, by 3rd Bunker

11 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male, 14.15, by 1st Bunker

11 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 13.55, by 3rd Bunker

11 Apr Grasshopper Warbler Ditchford GP – singing male at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, near Greenway bridge over River Nene, 09.50 (first 2024 record)

11 Apr Nightingale Stanwick GP – one, along railway line between A6 bridge and car park, mid-morning (equal first 2024 record)

11 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two on Main Lake, 08.55

11 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 08.00, mobile between 2nd and 3rd Bunkers

⊗ 11 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – no sign of adult between 06.00 and 07.15

wednesday 10th april

10 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – one still at Blueberry Farm today

10 Apr Jack Snipe Brampton Valley – one below Lamport today

10 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – adult still showing, 16.45, in trees on The Point (Northants), visible only from Leicestershire shoreline

10 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 16.05

10 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – adult still showing, 15.12, in trees on The Point (Northants), visible only from Leicestershire shoreline

10 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 15.05, also Common Tern, 2 Little Ringed Plovers and 3 Yellow Wagtails

10 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one over the dam, 14.35

10 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – adult still showing, 13.15, in trees on The Point (Northants), visible only from Leicestershire shoreline

10 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – adult still showing, 12.45, in trees on The Point (Northants), visible only from Leicestershire shoreline

10 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – adult still, 12.00, in trees on The Point (Northants), visible only from Leicestershire shoreline

10 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR, 11.20

10 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two still at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 10.45, also at least 3 Common Sandpipers

10 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female still, 10.35, at 2nd Bunker

10 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – adult again, 10.20, flew over Blowers Lodge Bay before circling over wood and flying back over reservoir then lost to sight

10 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 09.30, also 2 Ringed Plovers and 2 Common Sandpipers

10 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female at 3rd Bunker, 09.10

10 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 08.55, also Northern Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail

10 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – male at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 07.00, also Common Sandpiper and White Wagtail

⊗ 10 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – no further sign of adult between 06.00 and 06.45

tuesday 9th april

⊗ 09 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – no further sign of adult this evening

09 Apr Lesser Whitethroat Stanford Res – one today (first 2024 record)

09 Apr White Wagtail Clifford Hill GP – two still on Main Barrage Lake, 18.20, also Little Ringed Plover, 2 Ringed Plovers, 3 Common Sandpipers and 2 Yellow Wagtails; no further sign of Arctic or Common Terns

09 Apr Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – one, 17.35

09 Apr Arctic Tern Thrapston GP – one on Town Lake, 16.20, also 2 Common Terns

09 Apr Purple Heron Stanford Res – adult in the reedbed on the Leicestershire side, 15.30, but previously mobile and briefly in Northants. The dam gate will be open for non-permit holders from 16.30. View only from The Point, accessed from dam and do not approach the reedbed

09 Apr Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – one still on Main Barrage Lake, 15.00, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Terns still, 3 White Wagtails and 2 Yellow Wagtails

09 Apr Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – one on Main Barrage Lake, 12.05 (first 2024 record), also 2 Common Terns

09 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 11.25

09 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, 10.35, also Peregrine

09 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female in bushes along concrete track, 10.00, also 2 male Northern Wheatears

09 Apr Hobby Earls Barton GP – one near Mary’s Lake, 09.30 (first 2024 record)

monday 8th april

08 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – three females today

08 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm today

08 Apr Waxwing Raunds – six still, around large pond behind Howdens Distribution Centre, Warth Park NN9 6RJ, 18.15, viewed from Meadow Lane at 52.3451, -0.5638

08 Apr Waxwing Raunds – six still, around large pond behind Howdens Distribution Centre, Warth Park NN9 6RJ, 17.10

08 Apr Garganey Stanwick GP – two (one drake) on Main Lake, 17.10

08 Apr Garganey Stanwick GP – drake on flood pool on north-west side of Main Lake, 17.05

08 Apr Northern Wheatear Old – four males between Old and Walgrave this afternoon, also 2 Yellow Wagtails

08 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one again this afternoon, also Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew and Common Sandpiper

08 Apr Common Redstart Newnham Hill – female in hedge along summit footpath, 15.00, 50 m east of overgrown farm entrance gate with sign ‘No Trespassing – Our Dogs Are Not Tethered’

08 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one still on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, 13.40

08 Apr Waxwing Raunds – at least 4 still behind Howdens Distribution Centre, Warth Park NN9 6RJ, 11.35

⊗ 08 Apr Waxwing Clifford Hill GP – no further sign of any in trees by sluice between Main Barrage Lake and Holiday Inn, 11.30

08 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one still on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, 11.30

08 Apr Hen Harrier Boddington Res – a ‘ringtail’ flew east past the dam, 11.25

08 Apr Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, 11.00, also 2 Common Snipes and 5 Common Sandpipers

08 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, 10.50

08 Apr Cattle Egret Upton CP – one in flooded field adjacent to Upton Mill, 10.40

08 Apr Waxwing Raunds – six behind Howdens Distribution Centre, Warth Park NN9 6RJ, 09.30

08 Apr Waxwing Clifford Hill GP – nine in trees by sluice between Main Barrage Lake and Holiday Inn, 07.50

08 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – one from footpath to Elkington, 07.30, seen in flight and perched briefly before being lost to view

08 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 07.25, also Curlew over, plus Reed Warbler (first 2024 record)

08 Apr Cattle Egret Clifford Hill GP – one flew west from Main Barrage Lake, 07.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers

sunday 7th April

07 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – drake on Titchmarsh LNR today, also Black-tailed Godwit

07 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew south over the dam, 18.10, also adult Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Yellow Wagtails

07 Apr Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – female between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton this afternoon

07 Apr Mealy Redpoll Wicksteed Park – several still in Blackthorn hedge east of River Ise 52.3788, -0.7033 mid-afternoon

07 Apr Northern Wheatear Lilbourne Meadows NR – two, 13.15

07 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one again on Main Lake, 13.10

07 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm this morning, also 2 male Northern Wheatears

07 Apr Osprey Orton – one flew north-west between Orton and Loddington, 11.40

07 Apr Cattle Egret Kettering – two on Slade Brook Floodworks, Wicksteed South, 11.00

07 Apr Northern Wheatear Borough Hill – female still, 11.00

07 Apr Common Whitethroat Wellingborough – singing male reported near railway station, early morning

saturday 6th april

06 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – four still below Lamport today, in area with no public access

06 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two at Blueberry Farm today

06 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 18.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers on the dam

06 Apr Ring Ouzel Newnham Hill – male still in fields with silage bags between summit and Daventry Wood Farm, 17.00, visible from public footpath, but mobile

06 Apr Ring Ouzel Brampton Valley – male in bean field between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, immediately west of ‘shrike hedge’, before being flushed by dog, then flew east toward Brampton Valley Way, 16.40

06 Apr Ring Ouzel Newnham Hill – male in fields with silage bags between summit and Daventry Wood Farm, 15.55, visible from public footpath, but mobile

06 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 14.10

06 Apr Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on New Workings (North), 13.30

06 Apr Osprey Summer Leys LNR – one flew toward Earls Barton, 12.05

06 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR) this morning

06 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male in bushes along track near Shooting Wall, late morning

06 Apr Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one flew over Titchmarsh LNR, 10.30

06 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, around rough grassy area between 1st and 2nd Bunkers, 08.45

06 Apr Greenshank Oundle – one on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 08.30

06 Apr Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – one flew north-west, 07.55

06 Apr Sandwich Tern Stanford Res – one flew east toward Welford Road, 07.55, also Yellow Wagtail on dam

06 Apr Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one flew north-east over Main Lake, 07.50

friday 5th april

05 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – at least 3 still below Lamport today, in area with no public access

05 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one still, in Catwalk Bay, 18.30, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

05 Apr Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one this afternoon

05 Apr Northern Wheatear Borough Hill – female immediately north of the summit compound, 16.30

05 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one mobile around the reservoir, 16.05

05 Apr Osprey Chapel Brampton – one over Merry Tom Lane, Brampton Valley, 15.35

05 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – one still, on muck heap, 15.15

05 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – one in stubble field at western end of 2nd Bunker, 12.50

05 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR) this morning

05 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, this morning, also 3 Pintails and Common Tern

05 Apr Common Swift Kettering – one reported over Linden Avenue, late morning

05 Apr Common Redstart Pitsford Res – male in Scaldwell Bay, 10.00, in Hawthorn/Blackthorn hedge along perimeter fence, approximately 80 m from Maytrees Hide

05 Apr Osprey Stanford Res – one flew west, 07.42

thursday 4th april

04 Apr Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake on New Workings (North), 17.25

04 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – two this afternoon, also 2 Jack Snipes and Green Sandpiper

04 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still near 1st Bunker this afternoon

04 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, this morning, also Common Tern and Great Egret

04 Apr Common Redstart Honey Hill – male in old hedgerow running north from Jurassic Way footpath, 07.45

04 Apr Common Sandpiper Stanford Res – one on the dam, 06.40 (first 2024 record)

Wednesday 3rd april

03 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – still on Fisherman’s Point, 17.20

03 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one on Fisherman’s Point, 14.50

03 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one, 13.00, also 4 Common Snipes and Great Egret

03 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 12.50

03 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, near concrete track, 11.55

03 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, near 2nd Bunker, 11.05

03 Apr House Martin Daventry CP – one, 08.50 (first 2024 record)

03 Apr Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two flew north-east over Main Lake, 07.00

tuesday 2nd April

02 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – four still below Lamport today, in area with no public access

02 Apr Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – five along Ditchford Lane, in Alpaca field opposite CTS Transport container yard, 17.30

02 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 17.00

02 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, mid-afternoon

02 Apr Little Gull Pitsford Res – two adults off the dam, 12.35, also Dunlin and White Wagtail

02 Apr Osprey Deene Lake – one over this morning, also Green Sandpiper

02 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 10.45

02 Apr Hen Harrier Stortons GP – ‘ringtail’ flew east, 09.40

02 Apr Ring Ouzel Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm early morning before flying north, also Yellow Wagtail and 2 Bramblings

monday 1st April

01 Apr Short-eared Owl Finedon – one still at Neville’s Lodge this evening

01 Apr Mealy Redpoll Summer Leys LNR – female at Feeding Station today

01 Apr Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – four still below Lamport today, in area with no public access

01 Apr Short-eared Owl Maidwell – three at Blueberry Farm today

01 Apr Mealy Redpoll Wicksteed Park – at least three, in Blackthorn hedge east of River Ise 52.3788, -0.7033 this afternoon

01 Apr Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – two still this afternoon, also 12 Golden Plovers, Northern Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail

01 Apr Ruddy Shelduck Crick – female at Foxholes Fisheries this afternoon

01 Apr Common Redstart Stanford Res – one near the hide, 14.00, also Pink-footed Goose on the dam

01 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (IL&M), 13.50

01 Apr Little Gull Pitsford Res – two adults still, in Scaldwell Bay, 13.45

01 Apr Little Gull Pitsford Res – two adults still, south of causeway, 12.50

01 Apr Little Gull Pitsford Res – two adults south of causeway, west of Stone Barn Bay, 11.50

⊗ 01 Apr Little Gull Thrapston GP – no sign of yesterday’s adult on Town Lake, 10.50, but Common Tern still present

01 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, 10.35, also White Wagtail still

01 Apr White Wagtail Summer Leys LNR – one on Fisherman’s Point, 10.00

01 Apr Little Gull Pitsford Res – three adults north of Sailing Club, 09.35

01 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – two on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.40

01 Apr Little Gull Stanwick GP – adult on Main Lake, 06.45

sunday 31st march

31 Mar Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – four still below Lamport today, in area with no public access

31 Mar Osprey Summer Leys LNR – one flew over today

31 Mar Caspian Gull Daventry CP – first-winter, 17.20

31 Mar Little Gull Thrapston GP – adult on Town Lake, 16.40

31 Mar Common Tern Thrapston GP – one on Town Lake, 16.25 (first 2024 record)

31 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, near Sand Martin Wall, 16.00

31 Mar Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – male on fence near sheep pen on south-east side of Main Barrage Lake, 12.10

31 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – seven on south-east side of Big Lake this morning

31 Mar Pink-footed Goose Hollowell Res – one, still, 11.10

31 Mar Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one between 1st and 2nd Bunkers, 10.15

31 Mar White Stork Oundle – one flew over A605, north-east of town, 08.15

31 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – two at Main Lake, 07.45

31 Mar Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – two on west side of 2nd Bunker, 07.35

saturday 30th march

30 Mar Mealy Redpoll Wicksteed Park – two first-winter males this afternoon

30 Mar Yellow Wagtail Stanford Res – one on the dam, 15.45, then flew off (first 2024 record)

30 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still around Fisherman’s Point, 15.20, also Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Common Snipes

30 Mar White-fronted Goose Wadenhoe – at least 2 still at Wadenhoe Meadows, viewed from the church, 14.55, also Sedge Warbler (first 2024 record) by river below church

30 Mar Common Redstart Clifford Hill GP – male still in bushes by path alongside Deep Water Lake, 14.50

30 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, early afternoon, also Black-tailed Godwit

30 Mar Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one, 12.05

30 Mar Common Redstart Clifford Hill GP – male in bushes by path alongside Deep Water Lake, 11.55

30 Mar Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – male by 2nd Bunker, 11.50

30 Mar Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one this morning

30 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still around Fisherman’s Point, 10.15

30 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 09.00

30 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – one flew north-east over Main Lake, 07.25

30 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, around Fisherman’s Point, 07.15, also Curlew

30 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew east over North Lake, 07.05

friday 29th march

29 Mar Waxwing Brackley – one in Hyperion Lane Park, 16.45, then flew off

⊗ 29 Mar Sandwich Tern Summer Leys LNR – no further sign up to 16.30; Grey Plover and 4 Black-tailed Godwits still present

29 Mar Sandwich Tern Summer Leys LNR – one flew past Rotary Hide, 15.45 (first 2024 record)

29 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – four, 14.20, also Grey Plover, still

29 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, from Paul Britten Hide, 14.05, also 2 Golden Plovers and 3 Black-tailed Godwits

29 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 12.00

29 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, from Paul Britten Hide, 11.55

29 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, from Paul Britten Hide, 10.25

29 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still, on the Scrape, 09.20

29 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one west of Ditchford Lane, in flooded field next to River Nene, opposite CTS Transport container yard, 09.20

29 Mar Crossbill Kelmarsh – three in Scotland Wood, 09.15

29 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, on the Scrape, 08.40

29 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – three still on Main Lake, 06.05

thursday 28th march

⊗ 28 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – no further sign, 17.35

⊗ 28 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – no sign, 16.20

28 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – first-winter in Wader Bay, 16.20

28 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, on Round Island, 14.25

28 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one still, at rear of Wader Bay, 13.25, also Black-tailed Godwit still

28 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – again, 12.35, on Gull Island

⊗ 28 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – no further sign by 12.15; Black-tailed Godwit still, on Eddie’s Island

28 Mar Osprey Hollowell – one south of village flew toward Ravensthorpe Res, 10.45

28 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 10.35

28 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 09.40

28 Mar Grey Plover Summer Leys LNR – one on Fisherman’s Point, 08.40, also Black-tailed Godwit still on the Scrape and Cattle Egret flew east

28 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – three on Main Lake, 07.10

Wednesday 27th march

27 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 16.35

27 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female on Cotton Reel Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 15.35

27 Mar Common Scoter Ditchford GP – drake now on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 14.25

27 Mar Common Scoter Ditchford GP – drake still on Higham Lake, this morning

27 Mar Pink-footed Goose Hollowell Res – one, 10.25

⊗ 27 Mar Common Scoter Ravensthorpe Res – no sign of yesterday’s three, this morning

27 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – at least one still with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 07.30, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605

27 Mar White Wagtail Pitsford Res – one on the dam, early morning, then flew off

tuesday 26th march

26 Mar Common Scoter Ravensthorpe Res – three (2 drakes) still in centre of reservoir, toward the dam, 18.30

26 Mar Common Scoter Ditchford GP – drake still on Higham Lake, 17.00

26 Mar White Wagtail Earls Barton GP – one with Pied Wagtails at New Workings (North), 17.00

26 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still, at east end of Main Barrage Lake, 16.20

26 Mar Common Scoter Ravensthorpe Res – three (2 drakes) still in centre of reservoir, toward the dam, 15.35

26 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, 15.20

26 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one with Alpacas by River Nene at Ditchford Lane, 15.10

26 Mar Common Scoter Ditchford GP – drake still on Higham Lake, 14.45

26 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 14.05

26 Mar Common Scoter Ravensthorpe Res – three (2 drakes) still in centre of reservoir, toward the dam, 12.35

26 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one this morning, also Black-tailed Godwit still on the Scrape, 12.05

26 Mar Osprey Hollowell Res – one over, 11.30

26 Mar Common Scoter Ditchford GP – drake still on Higham Lake, 11.30, also 3 Pintails on Townholme Meadow (IL&M LNR)

26 Mar Merlin Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape, 11.20

26 Mar Common Scoter Ravensthorpe Res – three (2 drakes) still in centre of reservoir, toward the dam, 10.35

26 Mar Common Scoter Ravensthorpe Res – three (2 drakes) in centre of reservoir, toward the dam, 09.15

26 Mar Crossbill Bucknell Wood – one flew over, 08.20

26 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – at least one still with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 07.45, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605

26 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two on the Scrape, 06.20

Monday 25th march

25 Mar Osprey undisclosed location – pair back at established breeding site today

25 Mar Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake on New Workings (North), 17.05, also White Wagtail (first 2024 record)

25 Mar Common Scoter Ditchford GP – drake still on Higham Lake, late morning

25 Mar Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – first-winter, 11.35

25 Mar Common Scoter Ditchford GP – one on Higham Lake, 10.05

Sunday 24th march

24 Mar Northern Wheatear Corby – two still at Willowbrook Industrial Estate, near roundabout at 52.5091, -0.6538, 14.00

24 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 12.50, also Peregrine

24 Mar Northern Wheatear Corby – two at Willowbrook Industrial Estate, near roundabout at 52.5091, -0.6538, 12.35

24 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four still, at north-east end of Titchmarsh LNR, 11.40

24 Mar Northern Wheatear Hinton AF – male, 09.25, in ploughed field at southern end, immediately west of barn

24 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four still, at north-east end of Titchmarsh LNR, 08.30

24 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – at least one still with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 08.05, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605

Saturday 23rd march

23 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four still at Titchmarsh LNR, 17.25

23 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four from Wadenhoe relocated at Titchmarsh LNR, 16.30

23 Mar White-fronted Goose Wadenhoe Meadows – four still, 12.30, viewed from footpath alongside church

23 Mar Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one this morning

23 Mar Northern Wheatear Borough Hill – three on summit, north of compound, 09.45

friday 22nd march

22 Mar Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – four still on private land below Lamport

22 Mar Osprey Braunston – one flew north, 18.10

22 Mar Common Scoter Boddington Res – drake still, 15.55

22 Mar Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – male along Hardingstone Dyke, 14.05

22 Mar Common Scoter Boddington Res – drake still, off dam, 12.50

22 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – four on Big Lake,11.45, also Jack Snipe

22 Mar Glossy Ibis Ravensthorpe Res – one flew north-west, 11.40

22 Mar White-fronted Goose Wadenhoe Meadows – four, 11.35, viewed from footpath running from Stoke Doyle Road to church

22 Mar Common Scoter Boddington Res – drake, still, 11.30

22 Mar Red-crested Pochard Clifford Hill GP – drake, 11.05

22 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two, 10.50, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers

22 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – two still, with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 10.25, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

22 Mar Willow Warbler Ditchford GP – male singing at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 09.50, (first 2024 record)

22 Mar Common Scoter Boddington Res – drake, still, 09.50

22 Mar Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 07.10

22 Mar Smew Pitsford Res – ‘redhead’ in Walgrave Bay, 06.55

22 Mar Common Scoter Boddington Res – drake, 06.55

thursday 21st march

21 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, 17.10, also Little Ringed Plover on Gull Island

21 Mar Northern Wheatear Stanford Res – one in weedy field on south side, 17.05

21 Mar Red-crested Pochard Pitsford Res – drake still, 16.50, from Maytrees Hide

21 Mar Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – adult, 16.07, then flew west, also Cattle Egret still

21 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – two still, with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 13.30, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

21 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning

21 Mar Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – two still this morning, also 2 Pintails and 2 Common Snipes

21 Mar Cattle Egret Daventry CP – one still, on tern raft, 10.55, also first-winter Caspian Gull

21 Mar White Stork Hemington – one over Ellands Farm, flew toward Barnwell, 10.00

21 Mar Cattle Egret Daventry CP – one in Lovell’s Bay, 09.20, also first-winter Yellow-legged Gull

21 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 09.00, also Little Ringed Plover

21 Mar Red-crested Pochard Pitsford Res – drake off old Scaldwell Road, 08.55, also 2 Jack Snipes and male Brambling

wednesday 20th march

20 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 15.15

20 Mar Swallow Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh LNR, 14.00 (joint first 2024 record)

20 Mar Swallow Pitsford Res – two over Scaldwell Bay, 13.45 (joint first 2024 record)

20 Mar Jack Snipe Daventry CP – one this morning

20 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still this morning, also c.45 Golden Plovers, 8 Redshanks and Great Egret

20 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – two still, with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 11.30, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

tuesday 19th march

19 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ again, close to northern shore, 17.50

19 Mar Cattle Egret Earls Barton GP – one, 15.45, in field adjacent to Pete Wylde’s Lake

19 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one, 11.00

19 Mar Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – two, 11.00, also 7 Common Snipes

19 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – two still, with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 09.10, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

monday 18th march

⊗ 18 Mar Waxwing Northampton – no sign of any in trees along the River Nene Way, at Express Servicing, opposite Aldi car park, Far Cotton, 14.10, 52.2308, -0.9025

18 Mar Osprey Bozenham Mill – one flew north, 13.30 (first 2024 record)

18 Mar White Stork Cosgrove – two flew north along the River Tove Valley, 12.49

18 Mar Smew Pitsford Res – ‘redhead’ still in Scaldwell Bay, between Bird Club Hide and Maytrees Hide, 12.20, also 2 Jack Snipes and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (first-winter and third-winter)

18 Mar Cattle Egret Clifford Hill GP – one on north side of Main Barrage Lake, near sluice, 12.15, also 3 Goosanders

⊗ 18 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – no sign of ‘redhead’ this morning

18 Mar Smew Pitsford Res – ‘redhead’ in Scaldwell Bay, between Bird Club Hide and Maytrees Hide, 12.00

18 Mar Waxwing Northampton – fourteen still, in trees along the River Nene Way, at Express Servicing, opposite Aldi car park, Far Cotton, 08.00, 52.2308, -0.9025

18 Mar Northern Wheatear Clipston – at least one on farmland between Clipston and Great Oxendon, 07.40 (first 2024 record)

sunday 17th march

17 Mar Merlin Summer Leys LNR – one over Main Lake, 17.00

17 Mar Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, Main Lake, 16.35

17 Mar Waxwing Northampton – fourteen still, in trees along the River Nene Way, at Express Servicing, opposite Aldi car park, Far Cotton, 16.35, 52.2308, -0.9025

17 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still in south-east corner of Main Barrage Lake, 15.40

17 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still today

17 Mar Waxwing Northampton – fourteen still, in trees along the River Nene Way, at Express Servicing, opposite Aldi car park, Far Cotton, 14.20, 52.2308, -0.9025

17 Mar Waxwing Northampton – fourteen still, in trees along the River Nene Way, at Express Servicing, opposite Aldi car park, Far Cotton, 12.15, 52.2308, -0.9025

17 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ in south-east corner of Main Barrage Lake, this morning, also 3 Goosanders

17 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – one still, with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, this morning, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

17 Mar Waxwing Northampton – fourteen still, in trees along the River Nene Way, at Express Servicing, opposite Aldi car park, Far Cotton, 11.15, 52.2308, -0.9025

17 Mar Waxwing Northampton – at least fourteen still, in trees along the River Nene Way, at Express Servicing, opposite Aldi car park, Far Cotton, 10.45, 52.2308, -0.9025

17 Mar Waxwing Northampton – sixteen in trees along the River Nene Way, near entrance to KFC, Far Cotton, 09.45, 52.2302, -0.9049

17 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one over Main Lake

saturday 16th march

16 Mar Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – two still on private land west of Lamport today

16 Mar Merlin Pitsford Res – second calendar year male over Walgrave Bay, 16.35

⊗ 16 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – no sign of ‘redhead’ on Main Barrage Lake, this afternoon

16 Mar Waxwing Northampton – eleven, again in trees along the River Nene Way, south of Cosworth Engineering, Far Cotton, 15.35, approximately 52.2302, -0.9065

16 Mar Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – first-winter again, mid-afternoon

16 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – one still, with 18 Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 14.25, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

16 Mar Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – male over Quarry Walk, 13.20

16 Mar Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – first-winter on Gull Island, 10.00

16 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one at Chester House Lake, 09.35

16 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – two still with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 08.35, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

friday 15th march

15 Mar Little Gull Thrapston GP – two adults on Town Lake this afternoon, also 2 Cattle Egrets and 4 Great Egrets at adjacent Titchmarsh LNR

15 Mar Waxwing Northampton – flushed by motorbike and no further sign to 15.00 in willows alongside the River Nene, south of Smyths Toys Superstore, Far Cotton, 52.2302, -0.9065

15 Mar Waxwing Northampton – nine in willows alongside the River Nene, south of Smyths Toys Superstore, Far Cotton, 13.50, 52.2302, -0.9065

15 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 12.55

15 Mar Waxwing Corby – unconfirmed report of 9 at Priors Hall Walk

15 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still on Main Lake, 11.30, also Pintail, c.50 Golden Plovers, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 8 Redshanks and Peregrine over

15 Mar Merlin Harrington AF – second calendar year male over top fields, 09.15

15 Mar Ruff Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR, 08.10

15 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew south-west, 06.35

thursday 14th march

14 Mar Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – first-winter in the gull roost this evening

14 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two still, 13.05, from Paul Britten Hide

14 Mar Little Ringed Plover Braunston – one (first 2024 record) on floodwater by canal, 12.30

14 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, 11.20, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits

14 Mar Caspian Gull Daventry CP – first-winter, 10.45, also first-winter Yellow-legged Gull

⊗ 14 Mar Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – no further sign of adult by 10.00

14 Mar Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – adult, 09.50, also 2 Red-crested Pochards (one drake) and second-winter Yellow-legged Gull

14 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on Hawthorn Island, 08.50

14 Mar Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – adult on A45 Lay-by Pit, 08.40

wednesday 13th march

13 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on flooded meadow immediately north-west of Otter Lake today

13 Mar Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – two below Lamport today

13 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake today

13 Mar Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter, 17.40

⊗ 13 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – no sign of any at Titchmarsh LNR, 17.10

13 Mar Knot Clifford Hill GP – second calendar year still on Main Barrage Lake in north-east corner, 17.00, but no further sign of adult Little Gull

13 Mar Cattle Egret Kettering – one at Wicksteed Park Lakes, 15.55

13 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two with Golden Plovers in Fisherman’s Point area, 14.50

13 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – at least one still with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 14.40, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

13 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, in flooded field behind Paul Britten Hide, 14.25

13 Mar Knot Clifford Hill GP – second calendar year still on Main Barrage Lake in north-east corner, 14.15, and adult Little Gull still on Deep Water Lake

13 Mar Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake on New Workings (North), 14.00

13 Mar Knot Clifford Hill GP – one on Main Barrage Lake on small islands at Weston Mill end 12.23, also ‘redhead’ Smew still and adult Little Gull still

13 Mar Little Gull Clifford Hill GP – adult on lake east of Main Barrage Lake, 11.00

13 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 07.05

tuesday 12th march

12 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one at Rushden Lakes today

12 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one over Main Lake, 16.50

12 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, 16.40, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits on the Scrape before flying east, 16.25, plus 2 Goosanders, c.300 Golden Plovers, 25+ Common Snipes, 6 Redshanks and 4 Great Egrets

12 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, 16.10, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits

12 Mar Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – still present, 15.30

12 Mar Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – male from Rotary Hide, 15.15, also 2 Dunlins and 3 Black-tailed Godwits

12 Mar Sand Martin Summer Leys LNR – one (first 2024 record), 13.40, also 2 Cattle Egrets

12 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 11.05

⊗ 12 Mar Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – no further sign of any, on any of the lakes, at 11.00

12 Mar Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – sixteen on Main Barrage Lake, 07.00

monday 11th march

11 Mar Whimbrel Brampton Valley – one flew over on nocturnal migration (heard only)

11 Mar Common Scoter Brampton Valley – at least one flew over on nocturnal migration (heard only)

11 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one east of Ditchford Lane, in Alpaca field next to River Nene, opposite CTS Transport container yard, 16.40

11 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on flooded meadow immediately north-west of Otter Lake, 16.00, also 3 Pintails (one drake)

11 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four at the northern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, on ‘Big Meadow’ 14.50

11 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – two west of Ditchford Lane, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard, 14.50

11 Mar Caspian Gull Daventry CP – first-winter, 14.30

11 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four at the northern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, 12.05

11 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – three at the northern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, 11.40

11 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – at least two at the northern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, 11.25

11 Mar Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on Main Lake at Grendon Lakes, 11.25

11 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two still on Main Lake, 11.25

11 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 10.45

11 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on Otter Lake, 10.05, also 2 Pintails and Marsh Harrier

11 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one at Main Lake, 08.10, also 10 Goosanders and 8 Redshanks

11 Mar Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one flew east over Townholme Meadows (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 08.00

sunday 10th march

10 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – still on Main Lake, 14.45, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits and 5 Dunlins

10 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 13.28

10 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Lake, this morning, also Black-tailed Godwit

10 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on flooded fields on north-west side of Otter Lake, 09.30, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits still on Townholme Meadow

⊗ 10 Mar Firecrest Stanford Res – no sign near reservoir entrance gate, just inside Northants, 52.4249, -1.1017, up to 08.45; Curlew flew over

saturday 9th march

09 Mar Firecrest Stanford Res – one still, near reservoir entrance gate, just inside Northants, 52.4249, -1.1017, 16.50

09 Mar Firecrest Stanford Res – one near the settling pond gate this morning (Leicestershire) now just inside Northants, 16.30

09 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 15.50, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup, still

09 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Ditchford GP – three still, on East Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 14.50

09 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two, 14.20, also 3 Dunlins

09 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 12.25

09 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – one still with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, this morning, by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

09 Mar Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on Main Lake at Grendon Lakes, midday

09 Mar Greater Scaup Ditchford GP – first-winter drake still on Higham Lake, 11.55

09 Mar Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over rough ground adjacent to the reserve, late morning

09 Mar Merlin Harrington AF – female, 11.25, also 2 Common Snipes and 2+ Bramblings

09 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Ditchford GP – three on floodwater next to Otter Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 09.10

09 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Lake, 08.55

09 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew north-east over Main Lake, 07.45, also 3 Pintails

friday 8th march

08 Mar Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult again in the gull roost this evening

08 Mar Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 17.00, also 2 Dunlins

08 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Thrapston GP – one flew over Titchmarsh LNR, 16.45

08 Mar Mealy Redpoll Duston – at least one with Lesser Redpolls at New Sandy Lane, 15.15, feeding at water’s edge by outlet in north-east corner of attenuation pond 52.2608, -0.9605; park in Alpine Way, walk down Port Road and cross Port Road to locked gate by telegraph pole

08 Mar Cattle Egret Wellingborough – two on the flood pool immediately east of Wellingborough Embankment, mid-afternoon

08 Mar Little Gull Kettering – one at Wicksteed Park Lakes, 14.10

08 Mar Mediterranean Gull Hollowell Res – first-winter in Guilsborough Bay this morning, also Jack Snipe and 2 adult Caspian Gulls

08 Mar Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on Main Lake at Grendon Lakes, 11.45, also 2 Great Egrets

08 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on Otter Lake, late morning

08 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still on Main Lake, 11.20, also 2 Pintails (one drake), 5-6 Redshanks, 7 Common Snipes and 4 Great Egrets

08 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Ditchford GP – four on Townholme Meadows (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 11.00

08 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 10.30

08 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – two flew low north, 10.27, also 2 Great Egrets

08 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 10.15

⊗ 08 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – no sign of female on Higham Lake, 09.40; first-winter drake Greater Scaup still present

08 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Barnwell Lock – twelve on flood, 09.25

thursday 7th march

07 Mar Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening

07 Mar Little Gull Pitsford Res – two adults in Holcot Bay, 16.25

07 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – seven west of Ditchford Lane, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard, 16.25

07 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 16.20, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup still

07 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult still on Main Lake, 16.15, best viewed from Paul Britten Hide, also 3 Ruffs on the Scrape

07 Mar Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – adult, 15.45, also Great Egret

07 Mar Little Gull Stanwick GP – two adults still on Main Lake, 14.50

07 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 14.00, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup still

⊗ 07 Mar Avocet Summer Leys LNR – flushed by on-site maintenance workers and flew east, 14.00, with no further sign; adult Little Gull still on Main Lake 14.20

07 Mar Avocet Summer Leys LNR – three, 13.25, also c.150 Golden Plovers,18 Common Snipes, 5 Redshanks and 4 Great Egrets

07 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult still on Main Lake, 13.00, best viewed from Paul Britten Hide

07 Mar Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, early afternoon, also Jack Snipe and Stonechat

07 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 11.45, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup still and Curlew through

07 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – one still on Main Lake, 11.30, also Curlew over

07 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 10.30

07 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on Otter Lake, 08.50

wednesday 6th march

06 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on large flood pool north of Otter Lake,17.40

06 Mar Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on main lake at Grendon Lakes, 17.00

06 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake again at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, on large flood pool north of Otter Lake,15.40

06 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female still on Higham Lake, 16.30, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup still

06 Mar Bittern Stanwick GP – one in flight over Southern Lakes before landing in reeds, 13.40

06 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female again on Higham Lake, 12.40, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup still

06 Mar Short-eared Owl Lamport – four on private land west of the village this morning (considered to be the birds from adjacent Blueberry Farm)

tuesday 5th march

05 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – five east of Ditchford Lane, in Alpaca compound next to River Nene, opposite CTS Transport container yard, 12.50

⊗ 05 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – no sign of drake at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR up to 12.40

⊗ 05 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – no sign of female on Higham Lake, 12.20; drake Greater Scaup still present

⊗ 05 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – no sign of any at Titchmarsh LNR this morning

05 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ditchford GP – female on Higham Lake this morning, also drake Greater Scaup

05 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one again, flew north-east, 08.35

05 Mar Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still, 07.45, also Dunlin

monday 4th march

04 Mar Cattle Egret Aldwincle – three reported near Brancey Bridge this evening

04 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still, on Grebe Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 17.15, also Black-tailed Godwit flew east and appeared to land on Townholme Meadows

04 Mar Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one over Titchmarsh LNR, 17.00

⊗ 04 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – no further sign at Titchmarsh LNR and adjacent area, 17.00

04 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four still on Titchmash LNR, 16.15

04 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still, on Wader Flats (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 16.00

04 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 15.30

04 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four still, on ‘Big Meadow’ Titchmash LNR, 15.15

04 Mar White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four at the northern end of Titchmash LNR, 13.45

04 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – two still west of Ditchford Lane, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard, 12.45

04 Mar Mediterranean Gull Hollowell Res – adult summer at feeder stream end, 12.25, also 2 Stonechats

04 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one again, flew north-east, 08.50

04 Mar Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew south-west, 07.50, also Black-tailed Godwit and 10 Redshanks on Main Lake

sunday 3rd march

03 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – three this afternoon, also c.40 Golden Plovers

03 Mar Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one still on flood pools in field around Percy Pilcher Monument, 15.30

03 Mar Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on Grendon Main Lake, 14.50

03 Mar Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – three west of Ditchford Lane, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard, 13.45

03 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still, this morning, also several Golden Plovers, Redshank, Common Snipe and Great Egret

03 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still, in north-east corner of Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 11.30, though elusive, also 2 Cattle Egrets west of Ditchford Lane, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard

03 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still, in north-east corner of Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 10.45, though elusive

03 Mar Merlin Ravensthorpe Res – female flew north, 10.30

03 Mar Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still on pools behind Main Lake, 09.05, viewed from Tree House Hide

saturday 2nd march

02 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, 16.35

02 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake again on Otter Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 15.50, but elusive

02 Mar Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one still on flood pools in field around Percy Pilcher Monument, 14.40

⊗ 02 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – no further sign of drake at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR between 10.30 and 12.15

02 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still, 09.40, by island in Otter Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR)

Friday 1st march

01 Mar Short-eared Owl Maidwell – one, 0.6 km east of Blueberry Farm, 17.35, then flew north over bridleway to Lamport

01 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two, 17.05

01 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, 15.30, also 6 Common Snipes and 3 Great Egrets

01 Mar Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one still, on flood pools in field around Percy Pilcher Monument, 15.10

01 Mar Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – no further sign of drake on Main Lake, mid-afternoon

01 Mar Merlin Lamport – female from footpath between Hanging Houghton and Scaldwell, 13.45, also 2 Stonechats

⊗ 01 Mar Garganey Ditchford GP – no sign of drake at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, early afternoon

01 Mar Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning, also Pintail, Golden Plover, Redshank, Common Snipe and Great Egret

01 Mar Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still, 08.00, in north-west corner of Main Lake

thursdAY 29th february

29 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – four at Blueberry Farm this evening

29 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake again, on flood pools behind Main Lake, 15.25

29 Feb Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one still, on flood pools in field around Percy Pilcher Monument, 15.00

29 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, on Hawthorn Island, 13.40, also 380 Golden Plovers, 2 Redshanks, 6 Common Snipes and 3 Great Egrets

29 Feb Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on Grendon Main Lake, 12.40

29 Feb Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still, 12.20, flew from Otter Lake to Townholme Meadows, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR but not relocated

29 Feb Garganey Ditchford GP – drake still, 11.55, on Otter Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR

29 Feb Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape this morning

29 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning, also Pintail, Golden Plover, Redshank, Common Snipe and Great Egret

29 Feb Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still this morning

29 Feb Garganey Ditchford GP – drake again, 10.40, by island on Otter Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR

wednesdAY 28th february

28 Feb Waxwing Oundle – nine on wires at junction of A605 and Barnwell Road, 16.00

28 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, mobile between Hawthorn Island and flooded field behind Paul Britten Hide, 15.55, also 5 Pintails, 300+ Golden Plovers, 28 Common Snipes, 2 Redshanks and 4 Great Egrets

28 Feb Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – drake on Grendon Main Lake, 15.00

28 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – at least one still at Blueberry Farm, early morning

tuesdAY 27th February

27 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm today

27 Feb Caspian Gull Ditchford GP – adult reported on Dragonfly Lake at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, late afternoon

27 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – six west of Ditchford Lane, 17.00, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard

⊗ 27 Feb Garganey Ditchford GP – drake reported briefly on Otter Lake at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 13.45, but no sign up to 16.30; also two Pintails (one drake)

27 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still this afternoon, also 6 Pintails (4 drakes), 400 Golden Plovers, 4 Redshanks and 3 Great Egrets

27 Feb Mediterranean Gull Kettering – two adults flew north, 14.53

⊗ 27 Feb Garganey Ditchford GP – no further sign of drake at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, up to 14.00

27 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults, early afternoon, also Jack Snipe, 11 Common Snipes and 5 Stonechats

27 Feb Waxwing Northampton – one at Brackmills CP, 12.05 (no precise location details)

27 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning, also Pintail, Golden Plover, Redshank, Common Snipe and Great Egret

27 Feb Waxwing Oundle – ten in trees alongside A605 52.4743, -0.4570, 10.45, then flew south to centre of willows just south of River Nene

27 Feb Garganey Ditchford GP – drake on bank in north-east corner of Dragonfly Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 10.25

27 Feb Waxwing Oundle – nine again in trees alongside A605 52.4743, -0.4570, 09.30

mondAY 26th february

26 Feb Jack Snipe Daventry CP – two still, early afternoon, also 11 Common Snipes, first-winter Yellow-legged Gull and male Stonechat

26 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning, also several Golden Plovers and Stonechat

sundAY 25th february

25 Feb Short-eared Owl Finedon – one still at Neville’s Lodge this evening

25 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – four still, west of Ditchford Lane, 15.30, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard, before being flushed by dog-walker

25 Feb Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one on Stanford Hall Island, 14.05

25 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still 13.40, also 2 Pintails, 2 Redshanks, 4+ Great Egrets and Stonechat

25 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, 09.45, on Hawthorn Island

saturdAY 24th february

24 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, on Hawthorn Island, 15.25, also 2 Pintails, 65 Golden Plovers, 2 Redshanks and 2 Great Egrets

24 Feb Waxwing Stanford Res – five flew north-west over reservoir from old railway track, 12.15

24 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning

24 Feb Short-eared Owl Cottesbrooke – one near Old Beck Dairy, 07.45

fridAY 23rd february

23 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – one still at Blueberry Farm this evening

23 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults, early afternoon, also Jack Snipe, 10 Common Snipes and 8 Stonechats

23 Feb Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still, 11.15, in south-east corner of Main Barrage Lake

23 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – two still, 10.00, in Alpaca field off Ditchford Lane, opposite CTS Transport container yard

23 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, 09.05, from Paul Britten Hide, also 2 drake Pintails

thursdAY 22nd february

22 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still today, also several Golden Plovers plus Stonechat

wednesdAY 21st

21 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, over large field next to horse paddock, 17.45, also male Merlin

21 Feb Merlin Brampton Valley – male again between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, near ‘shrike hedge’, 16.00

21 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning, also several Golden Plovers plus Stonechat

21 Feb Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ 11.05

tuesdAY 20th february

20 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, flew from Hawthorn Island to flooded field behind Paul Britten Hide, 16.50

20 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – three on Hawthorn Island, 16.20, also c.150 Golden Plovers, Dunlin and 3 Great Egrets

20 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – four still, west of Ditchford Lane, 15.50, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard, before moving a short distance further west, also Great Egret

20 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two on Hawthorn Island, 15.25

20 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – four still, on Watersports Pit, west of Ditchford Lane, 13.50

20 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – five west of Ditchford Lane, 12.00, in flooded field next to River Nene, close to CTS Transport container yard, before moving a short distance further west, also Great Egret

20 Feb Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – one reported from Brixworth CP this morning

20 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning, also several Golden Plovers plus Stonechat

20 Feb Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake, 07.50

mondAY 19th february

19 Feb Jack Snipe Daventry CP – three still this afternoon, also 20 Common Snipes and 3 Stonechats (one male)

19 Feb Caspian Gull Ravensthorpe Res – first-winter off the dam, 14.55

19 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still, this morning also several Golden Plovers plus Stonechat

sundAY 18th february

18 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two at Blueberry Farm, over field next to horse paddock, 17.45

18 Feb Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one still, in field south-east of minor road between Stanford Res and Stanford Hall, 16.25

18 Feb Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, on water, 15.40

18 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, from Paul Britten Hide, 12.40, also several Golden Plovers plus Stonechat

18 Feb Waxwing Oundle – nine still in trees overlooking A605 by flooded field 52.4743, -0.4570, 12.30

18 Feb Merlin Maidwell – male flew toward Harrington, 12.35

18 Feb Merlin Brampton Valley – male again between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, near ‘shrike hedge’, 11.15

18 Feb Waxwing Oundle area – nine in trees overlooking A605 by flooded field (no specific location details), 10.50

18 Feb Cattle Egret Upton CP – one still, 10.30, in tree on island in Kislingbury GP main fishing lake

saturdAY 17th february

17 Feb Short-eared Owl Finedon – one still at Neville’s Lodge, this evening

17 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – one still at Blueberry Farm this evening

17 Feb Cattle Egret Upton CP – one still, 14.50, at the western end of Kislingbury GP

17 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, on Hawthorn Island, early afternoon, also 15 Golden Plovers and Great Egret

17 Feb Cattle Egret Stanford Res – one again, in flight this morning

17 Feb Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – male over rough fields on east side of the reserve, 10.40

17 Feb Cattle Egret Upton CP – one, 10.15, viewable from road bridge along Upton Valley Way North

fridAY 16th february

16 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – three still at Blueberry Farm,17.35, near horse paddocks

16 Feb Mediterranean Gull Pitsford Res – second-winter north of the dam, 17.00

16 Feb Merlin Pitsford Res – female/immature north of causeway, 14.00

16 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, 12.05, but mobile, also 30+ Golden Plovers

⊗ 16 Feb Bewick’s Swan Earls Barton GP – no sign of yesterday’s reported birds between Cogenhoe and Grendon this morning

thursdAY 15th february

15 Feb Jack Snipe Daventry CP – four this afternoon, also 64 Common Snipes and Stonechat

15 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm,16.35

15 Feb Short-eared Owl Finedon – at least 4 still at Neville’s Lodge, 16.10

15 Feb Bewick’s Swan Earls Barton GP – two reported on New Workings (South), 14.50

15 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – at least one still this morning, also Great Egret and Stonechat

15 Feb Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one again on Stanford Hall Island this morning

15 Feb Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake, 08.40

15 Feb Crossbill East Carlton CP – one this morning

wednesdAY 14th february

14 Feb Short-eared Owl Finedon – three still at Neville’s Lodge, late afternoon

14 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, in waterlogged field behind Chestnut Corner, 15.45, also 6 Pintails (3 drakes), 4 Great Egrets, c.150 Golden Plovers, 13 Common Snipes and 2 Stonechats

14 Feb Crossbill Daventry CP – a female flew south, 09.35

14 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, this morning, also 3 Great Egrets

tuesdAY 13th february

13 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two still, late afternoon, also 2 Great Egrets, 100 Golden Plovers and 2 Common Snipes

13 Feb Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one over Main Lake, 14.35

13 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two from Paul Britten Hide, midday

13 Feb Merlin Brampton Valley – male again between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, near ‘shrike hedge’, 09.30, also 2 Stonechats

mondAY 12th February

12 Feb Short-eared Owl Finedon – three still at Neville’s Lodge today

12 Feb Jack Snipe Daventry CP – four today, also 78 Common Snipes

12 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – three still at Blueberry Farm, this evening, in field beyond horse paddock

12 Feb Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter in the gull roost, late afternoon

12 Feb Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – juvenile over New Workings (South), 15.00, also 4 Stonechats

12 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – four still at Blueberry Farm, this morning

sundAY 11th February

11 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – three still at Blueberry Farm, this evening

⊗ 11 Feb Waxwing Northampton – no sign of any in Dallington Cemetery, or in Duston, up to 08.45

11 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – four still at Blueberry Farm, this morning

saturdAY 10th february

10 Feb Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one this afternoon, also 10 Common Snipes and 5 Stonechats

10 Feb Waxwing Northampton – at least 12 flew from Dallington Cemetery toward Cotswold Avenue, 17.50

10 Feb Waxwing Northampton – one at Dallington Cemetery, 16.30, on ‘tallest tree’

10 Feb Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – one on Stanford Hall Island, 14.25

10 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 13.20

10 Feb Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – male hunting around Main Lake at midday

10 Feb Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, on dam, 11.05

10 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still on western shoreline of Roadside Lake, 11.00; wellington boots essential

10 Feb Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 08.30

10 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still on Roadside Lake, 08.25, also Ruff; wellington boots essential

fridAY 9th february

09 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 14.45

09 Feb Caspian Gull Daventry CP – first-winter late morning, also Great Egret

thursdAY 8th february

08 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still at Roadside Lake, 13.55, on shoreline closest to A45

wednesdAY 7th february

07 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, this evening

07 Feb Short-eared Owl Finedon – three at Neville’s Lodge, 15.50

07 Feb Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one flew east toward Welford Road, 15.45

07 Feb Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, on water with Greylags, 15.20

07 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still at western end of Roadside Lake, 14.55, best viewed from track near assault course, also Great Egret

07 Feb Ruff Stanwick GP – one with Lapwings on Main Lake, 14.05, also 5 Redshanks

07 Feb Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, early afternoon, also female Peregrine and 2 Stonechats

07 Feb Crossbill Fineshade Wood – up to 12 in area around Wildlife Hide, 12.40

07 Feb Cattle Egret Kettering – one again at Wicksteed Water Meadows NR, 09.00

07 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still on Roadside Lake, 07.55

tuesdAY 6th february

06 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, 16.55, also female Merlin

06 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still on Roadside Lake, 16.55

06 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still on Roadside Lake, late afternoon

06 Feb Crossbill Fineshade Wood – six, 15.45, halfway along track toward Wildlife Hide in the first conifer plantation

06 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still at western end of Roadside Lake, 14.30

06 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still at western end of Roadside Lake, 12.25

06 Feb Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake on Roadside Lake, 09.20

mondAY 5th february

05 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – three at Blueberry Farm this evening

05 Feb Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on main lake at Grendon Lakes, 12.05

05 Feb Waxwing Corby – seven still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, this morning

05 Feb Caspian Gull Daventry CP – three (adult + 2 first-winters) this morning, also first-winter Yellow-legged Gull, 7 Jack Snipes, 108 Common Snipes and a female Stonechat

05 Feb Crossbill Fineshade Wood – four (2 males) from Wildlife Hide, 11.10

sundAY 4th february

04 Feb Waxwing Corby – seven again at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, today

04 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one today (no specific location details)

04 Feb Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake still, off eastern shoreline opposite Sailing Club, 15.30, also Stonechat

04 Feb Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one this afternoon

04 Feb Merlin Harrington AF – female/immature, midday

04 Feb Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, currently on water, 11.40

⊗ 04 Feb Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – no sign at, or in vicinity of, Titchmarsh LNR by 11.15, also no sign of female Ring-necked Duck

saturdAY 3rd february

03 Feb Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – one reported in ‘egret roost’ at Titchmarsh LNR, 17.20

03 Feb Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one again, 13.05, before flying to field on Leicestershire side, also Great Egret

03 Feb Waxwing Corby – seven again at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, opposite house number 44, 12.20

03 Feb Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – one reported, late morning, also two Yellow-legged Gulls, 150+ Golden Plovers and 3 Great Egrets

03 Feb Crossbill Fineshade Wood – four near Wildlife Hide, 11.15

friDAY 2nd february

⊗ 02 Feb Waxwing Corby – no sign of any at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, this afternoon

02 Feb Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake still, off eastern shoreline opposite Guilsborough Bay, 15.45, also 2 Jack Snipes, 2 Common Snipes and 7 Stonechats

02 Feb Crossbill Fineshade Wood – male in Norway Spruce to right from Wildlife Hide, 12.50

02 Feb Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one, early afternoon

02 Feb Waxwing Corby – seven at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.20

thursDAY 1st february

01 Feb Short-eared Owl Maidwell – four near Blueberry Farm, 16.35

01 Feb Jack Snipe Daventry CP – at least 10 today, also c.100 Common Snipes

01 Feb Crossbill Corby – at least one at Longcroft Road, 14.05

01 Feb Cattle Egret Stanford Res – one again, briefly, late morning

01 Feb Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on main lake at Grendon Lakes, 11.40

wednesDAY 31st january

31 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost, late afternoon, also third-winter Yellow-legged Gull

31 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, in Pintail Bay, this afternoon

31 Jan Waxwing Corby – six still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, near playground, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 13.00-14.00

31 Jan Waxwing Corby – one on hedgerow bordering A43, 12.20, as viewed from road bordering lake

31 Jan Waxwing Corby – six still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, near playground, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.30

tuesDAY 30th january

30 Jan Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult on Main Lake, 16.45, also adult Yellow-legged Gull, 100+ Golden Plovers and 2 Great Egrets

30 Jan Hen Harrier Harrington AF – ‘ringtail’, 16.05

30 Jan Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on main lake at Grendon Lakes, 15.25

30 Jan Waxwing Corby – six still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, this morning

30 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley – male near Blueberry Farm this morning

monDAY 29th january

29 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost, late afternoon

29 Jan Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one flew east, 16.30

29 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – four still at Neville’s Lodge, 16.20

29 Jan Jack Snipe Northampton – one on Barnes Meadow LNR, 15.30, also 3 Common Snipes

29 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley – male between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.30, also 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechats

29 Jan Caspian Gull Daventry CP – first-winter this morning, also first-winter Yellow-legged Gull, 12 Jack Snipes, 102 Common Snipes, and Great Egret

29 Jan Waxwing Northampton – twelve still at Brackmills Country Park, early morning before flying toward Wootton at 09.15, 52.2207, -0.8482 and no further sign to 11.10

29 Jan Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one reported, 10.28

sunDAY 28th january

28 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – four at Neville’s Lodge this afternoon

28 Jan Waxwing Earls Barton GP – one in tree on Station Road, near entrance to Hanson Aggregates compound at approximately 52.2477, -0.7418, this afternoon

28 Jan Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – juvenile over Hanson Aggregates compound this afternoon

28 Jan Waxwing Northampton – twelve at Brackmills Country Park, 14.30, feeding on rose hips at 52.2207, -0.8482 nnn

28 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Titchmarsh LNR, from North Hide, 13.40

28 Jan Waxwing Corby – six still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 13.15

28 Jan Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – one over New Workings (South), between Whiston Lock and Cogenhoe, 11.45

28 Jan Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – two on north-east side, 10.40, also 8 Common Snipe

28 Jan Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – one, 10.30

28 Jan Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake still, off eastern end of dam, 10.05

28 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Titchmarsh LNR, from North Hide, 08.10

saturDAY 27th january

27 Jan Red-crested Pochard Billing GP – drake on Ecton Lake, 15.00; also 2+ Green Sandpipers and Stonechat at adjacent Ecton SF

27 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – still in The Narrows before flying toward the dam at 11.45

27 Jan Waxwing Corby – now 6 at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.40

27 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Titchmarsh LNR, from North Hide, 09.35

27 Jan Waxwing Corby – five still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 08.50, before flying north

27 Jan Cattle Egret Stanford Res – left roost at 07.25 and flew toward dam, also Great Egret

friDAY 26th january

26 Jan Cattle Egret Stanford Res – one roosted between Sand Martin Bank and dam, 17.20, also 2 Red-crested Pochards (one drake) and Great Egret, plus adult Mediterranean Gull and adult Caspian Gull in the gull roost

26 Jan Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – third-winter behind Royal Mail Building 16.50

26 Jan Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake still off eastern shoreline, 15.10, also Great Egret

26 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – male from the wildlife hide, mid-afternoon

26 Jan Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – two on Townholme Meadows (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR)

26 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, in The Narrows, 12.50

26 Jan Waxwing Corby – five still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.15, before flying north, also 2 Stonechats

26 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two at junction of Butts Road/Hedgeway, East Hunsbury, 10.40 but no further sign subsequently

26 Jan Waxwing Corby – five still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.30

26 Jan Waxwing Corby – at least 4 still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.20

thursDAY 25th january

25 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Titchmarsh LNR, in north-west corner, from North Hide, 15.40

25 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female on Titchmarsh LNR, from North Hide, 14.15

25 Jan Waxwing Corby – five still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.00

25 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, in Catwalk Bay, 14.00

25 Jan Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake still off eastern shoreline, 13.20, also 3 Stonechats

WednesDAY 24th january

24 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter in the gull roost, late afternoon

24 Jan Waxwing Corby – now 5 at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, until 15.05 when they flew north to distant conifer belt

24 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – several from the wildlife hide, early afternoon

24 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, near The Gorse Bushes, approximately 1 km south of the Causeway

24 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.55

24 Jan Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake still on main lake at Grendon Lakes, 11.50

tuesDAY 23rd january

23 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, 08.55, in The Narrows

monDAY 22nd january

22 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost, late afternoon

22 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still this afternoon, in Catwalk Bay

22 Jan Jack Snipe Daventry CP – four, this morning, also 41 Common Snipes

22 Jan Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake still off eastern shoreline, 13.40, also Pink-footed Goose still

22 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.40

sunDAY 21st january

21 Jan Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one flew west at Chowns Mill roundabout at dusk

21 Jan Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – two (one male), 14.50

21 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 14.35

21 Jan Pink-footed Goose Hollowell Res – one still, 10.30, also 5 Common Snipes, Great Egret and Stonechat

21 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.00

21 Jan Caspian Gull Naseby Res – german-ringed (XLVH) adult, 09.50

21 Jan Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – two in field behind Paul Britten Hide, 09.50

21 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 09.25

MOnDAY 20th january

20 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – two (adult and first-winter), late afternoon

20 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 15.20

20 Jan Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – male over New Workings (North), 14.00

20 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – at least 5 at the beginning of the track leading to the wildlife hide, 11.45

20 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.45

20 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley – male near ‘Shrike Hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 11.30, also Jack Snipe flushed from nearby ditch and 2 Stonechats

20 Jan Waxwing Brixworth – one still in Highslade NN6 9UH/Ashway roundabout area, 52.3221, -0.9007 08.50

20 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 08.00

friDAY 19th january

19 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – colour-ringed adult, 16.25

19 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two (Lambrook Drive birds) now mobile around adjoining Granary Road, East Hunsbury, 16.10

19 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 15.05

19 Jan Waxwing Brixworth – one feeding on rowan in Highslade NN6 9UH and resting in a tree by The Ashway roundabout, 52.3221, -0.9007 14.25

19 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – twelve, 12.40

19 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two reported as still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 11.47 but no sign at 12.25

19 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, distantly from dam, 12.10

19 Jan Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake still off east bank near the dam, 12.00, also Pink-footed Goose still, female Ruddy Shelduck and 3 Stonechats

19 Jan Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – two reported from Townholme Meadows (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR) this morning

⊗ 19 Jan Ring-necked Duck Stanwick GP – no sign of female on Main Lake this morning

19 Jan Caspian Gull Clifford Hill GP – adult on Main Barrage Lake, early morning

19 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 08.00

thursDAY 18th january

18 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost until 16.10, then flew west

18 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, today

18 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – unspecified number around the Wildlife Hide today

18 Jan Ring-necked Duck Stanwick GP – female still on Main Lake, at far western end, 12.10

18 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 11.00

18 Jan Greater Scaup Earls Barton GP – first-winter drake on main lake at Grendon Lakes, 10.20

18 Jan Ring-necked Duck Stanwick GP – female still on Main Lake, at far western end, 09.10

18 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 07.45

wednesDAY 17th january

17 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter again in roost, late afternoon, also Great Egret flew west

17 Jan Ring-necked Duck Stanwick GP – female on Main Lake, 16.00

17 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley Way – male near Brixworth STW, 15.35

17 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 15.10

17 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two still in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 14.45

17 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, in Catwalk Bay, 14.30, also Stonechat

17 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys – one flew east along Main Lake, 13.40

17 Jan Waxwing Northampton – two in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 13.00

17 Jan Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake (from Ravensthorpe Res) off east bank near the dam, early afternoon, also Pink-footed Goose, female Ruddy Shelduck, Jack Snipe, 6 Common Snipes and 3 Stonechats

17 Jan Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – twenty-six 1km south of main car park, roosting in deciduous trees this morning, also at least 30 Bramblings in large mixed finch flock (300+) in Pheasant cover crop at Wakerley/Fineshade crossroads on A43

17 Jan Jack Snipe Daventry CP – seven, this morning, also 31 Common Snipes

17 Jan Waxwing Corby – at least 3 still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, this morning

17 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one, this morning, also Ruff

⊗ 17 Jan Waxwing Northampton – no sign of first-winter female in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 11.20

17 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, between Pintail Bay and The Narrows, 11.15, also 2 Whooper Swans flew south over the dam

17 Jan Greater Scaup Ravensthorpe Res – first-winter drake still, off eastern reedbed, 10.15

17 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female again in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 09.00

tuesDAY 16th january

16 Jan Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – two at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR today

16 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter again in roost, late afternoon

16 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.50, also 2 Stonechats

16 Jan Pink-footed Goose Blatherwycke Lake – one, Early afternoon, also Green Sandpiper

⊗ 16 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – no sign early afternoon

⊗ 16 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female flew off from Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, to 13.35

16 Jan Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – forty-one (16 around car park, 25 near Spanhoe AF), early afternoon

16 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female again in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 13.00

⊗ 16 Jan Waxwing Northampton – no further sign of first-winter female in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, to 11.15

16 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – small flock around the Wildlife hide, 10.25, also 10+ in adjacent Westhay Wood

16 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female still in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 10.20 before flying to large trees behind nearby houses

16 Jan Hawfinch Fineshade Wood – one feeding on the ground of caravan park before flying off, 10.05

16 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 09.50, also Great Egret

⊗ 16 Jan Mealy Redpoll Daventry CP – no sign in alders near the Grit Trap 52.2637,-1.1517 08.00 to 09.30

16 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female still in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 09.30

monDAY 15th january

15 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter in roost, late afternoon

15 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female still in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2085, -0.8993, 15.20

15 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, in Yacht Bay, 14.15

15 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.10

15 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female again in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 12.55

15 Jan Pink-footed Goose Hollowell Res – one still, 12.30, also Jack Snipe, 6 Common Snipes, adult Caspian Gull and 2 Stonechats

15 Jan Mealy Redpoll Daventry CP – one with c.10 Lesser Redpolls in alders near the Grit Trap 52.2637,-1.1517 this morning, also 2 Great Egrets

15 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female flushed by cat from rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 12.00

15 Jan Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – one on main lake of Grendon Lakes, 11.20

15 Jan Hen Harrier Harrington AF – ‘ringtail’ near the Shooting Wall, 11.20

15 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – six in larches along path from rear of car park, 10.45

15 Jan Waxwing Northampton – first-winter female still in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 10.30

15 Jan Greater Scaup Ravensthorpe Res – first-winter drake still, between car park and eastern reedbed, 10.25

⊗ 15 Jan Whooper Swan Ravensthorpe Res – no sign of adult off the eastern reedbed, 10.25

15 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 10.15

15 Jan Waxwing Northampton – one in rowan in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 09.25

15 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, by Sailing Club, 09.00

15 Jan Whooper Swan Ravensthorpe Res – adult off the eastern reedbed, 08.05

sunDAY 14th january

14 Jan Hen Harrier Harrington AF – ‘ringtail’ over rough area then flew west, 15.50

14 Jan Greater Scaup Hollowell Res – first-winter drake off eastern shoreline opposite Guilsborough Bay, 15.00, also Common Snipe

14 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.00

14 Jan Waxwing Stanion – three in a private garden this afternoon

14 Jan Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – one over workings near Quarry Walk, 13.00

14 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, by Sailing Club jetty, 12.20, viewed from dam

14 Jan Jack Snipe Lilbourne Meadows NR – one this morning, also 350 Golden Plovers, Common Snipe, Great Egret and Peregrine

14 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one flew over Main Lake this morning, also 2 Ruffs still and 6 Redshanks

14 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – three in tops of two mature firs to right of wildlife hide, 11.00

14 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, off The Pines, moving toward the Sailing Club, 10.40

14 Jan Merlin Ditchford GP – female west of Ditchford Lane, 10.20, also Pintail and 2 Stonechats

14 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ in centre of Main Barrage Lake, viewed from southern perimeter, 09.30

14 Jan Short-eared Owl Whilton Locks – one flew toward Brockhall, 09.15

saturDAY 13th january

13 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – two still at Neville’s Lodge today

13 Jan Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – four from the forestry track this afternoon

13 Jan Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – two (adult and second-winter) in roost, 16.40, also first-winter Caspian Gull

13 Jan Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – male flew west over Main Lake, 15.40, also 2 Ruffs still, 6 Redshanks and Great Egret

13 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, off the Sailing Club, 13.35

13 Jan Ruff Stanwick GP – two on Main Lake, 13.15, also 2 Common Snipes and 5 Redshanks

13 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 13.10

13 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, off the Sailing Club, 12.50

13 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – at least 8 from the wildlife hide, this morning

13 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, between Sailing Club and Pintail Bay, 10.55

13 Jan Greater Scaup Ravensthorpe Res – first-winter drake still, immediately south of the car park, 09.55

13 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 09.45 before flying high east, also 2 Stonechats

13 Jan Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 09.00

13 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, north of Sailing Club, 08.40, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

13 Jan Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew north-east over Main Lake, 08.35, also 2 Ruffs

friDAY 12th january

⊗ 12 Jan Kumlien’s Gull Stanford Res – no sign of second-winter in roost this evening

12 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – six on Roadside Lake this afternoon, also 4 Ruffs and 8 Redshanks on Main Lake

12 Jan Short-eared Owl Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay and adjacent field, 16.25

12 Jan Whooper Swan Harrington AF – three flew south, 16.10

12 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter in roost, 15.45

12 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – one at Neville’s Lodge, 15.30

12 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one between the dam and Moulton Grange Bay, 15.15

12 Jan Greater Scaup Ravensthorpe Res – first-winter drake still, between the car park and reedbed, 15.00

12 Jan Jack Snipe Daventry CP – fifteen, late morning, also 85 Common Snipes

12 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.00

12 Jan Greater Scaup Ravensthorpe Res – first-winter drake off the car park, 10.05

12 Jan Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew north-east over Main Lake, 09.15, also 3 Ruffs and 2 Dunlins

12 Jan Ruff Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake, 08.45, also 6 Redshanks

12 Jan Kumlien’s Gull Stanford Res – second-winter this morning to 08.14, then flew off (present in gull roost late yesterday but not conclusively identified)

thursDAY 11th january

11 Jan Waxwing Corby – four again at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 12.10, also Stonechat

11 Jan Waxwing Corby – four again at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.50

11 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – twelve in the general vicinity of the wildlife hide, 11.15

11 Jan Waxwing Corby – four flew off north from Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.05, before landing less than 1.5 km away behind houses under construction

11 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still at Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.35

wednesDAY 10th January

10 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – four still at Neville’s Lodge, late afternoon

10 Jan Ruddy Shelduck Winwick – female still at Winwick Pools, 15.40

10 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, on Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 13.45

10 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – eight this morning, mobile in the general vicinity of the wildlife hide

10 Jan Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult late morning, also 3 Stonechats plus Pink-footed Goose in field east of feeder stream

tuesDAY 9th january

09 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – two at Neville’s Lodge still, 16.10

09 Jan Merlin Stanwick GP – one this afternoon

09 Jan Greater Scaup Clifford Hill GP – first-winter drake still on Deep Water Lake, 15.55

09 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, at the southern end of Park View, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, 11.20

09 Jan Whooper Swan Oundle – seven on flooded meadow below North Bridge, 52.4886, -0.4607,10.30, then flew south-east

09 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley – male between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this morning, also 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechats

MonDAY 8th january

08 Jan Siberian Chiffchaff Stanwick GP – one between the car park and Main Lake, late afternoon

08 Jan Pink-footed Goose Stanford on Avon – one with Greylags in Percy Pilcher Monument Field, 15.45

⊗ 08 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – no sign of ‘redhead’ on Main Barrage Lake this morning

08 Jan Whooper Swan Thrapston GP – three (2 adults) flew north over Titchmarsh LNR, 12.10

08 Jan Greater Scaup Clifford Hill GP – two (one drake) still, on Deep Water Lake, 11.30, also drake Pintail on Main Barrage Lake

08 Jan Jack Snipe Daventry CP – at least 18 this morning, also Great Egret, 98+ Common Snipes, plus 36 Golden Plovers flew over

08 Jan Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults, mid-morning, also 2 Stonechats

08 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – six this morning, also 7 Redshanks

08 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, NN17 5AX, 52.5040, -0.6330, to 09.30, then flew off north-east

sunDAY 7th january

07 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – two at Neville’s Lodge, late afternoon

07 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter in the gull roost, late afternoon

07 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on Main Barrage Lake, 15.45, also drake Pintail, drake Greater Scaup and 2 Stonechats

07 Jan Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, 15.30, also 10 Pintails

07 Jan Whooper Swan Stanford Res – three adults flew off north-west, 14.53

07 Jan Whooper Swan Stanford Res – three adults still off the dam, 14.25

⊗ 07 Jan White-fronted Goose Summer Leys LNR – no sign of one reported this morning, 14.15

07 Jan Whooper Swan Stanford Res – three adults off the dam, 12.10

07 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still at west end of Main Barrage Lake, 12.05, also Pintail and drake Greater Scaup in same area plus female Greater Scaup on Deep Water Lake

07 Jan Jack Snipe Corby – one at Willowbrook Industrial Estate, 10.55, also 7 Common Snipes, adult Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Stonechats

07 Jan Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – three at Townholme Meadows (Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows LNR) this morning

07 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, showing well near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 09.00, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

07 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 08.50

07 Jan White-fronted Goose Summer Leys LNR – one from Paul Britten Hide, 08.20

saturDAY 6th january

06 Jan Black Redstart Daventry CP – unconfirmed report of one today

06 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter in the gull roost, late afternoon

06 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – nine came in to roost, late afternoon

06 Jan Greater Scaup Clifford Hill GP – two still, on Deepwater Lake, mid-afternoon

06 Jan Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one over Titchmarsh LNR, 15.10

06 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still at west end of Main Barrage Lake, 15.00, also 4 adult Whooper Swans at the eastern end

06 Jan Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one with Greylags near the dam, 14.40

06 Jan Greater Scaup Clifford Hill GP – two still, on Deepwater Lake, early afternoon

06 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still at west end of Main Barrage Lake, 12.15, also 2 Whooper Swans

06 Jan Waxwing Oundle – eight feeding on berries in residential area on western side of town (locality withheld) at midday then flew off

06 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still at west end of Main Barrage Lake, 10.30

06 Jan Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – four flew over main car park, 10.20

06 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.00, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

06 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 08.45, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

friDAY 5th january

05 Jan Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, 15.15

⊗ 05 Jan Red-breasted Merganser Ditchford GP – no sign of reported ‘redhead’ at Rushden Lakes, mid-afternoon

05 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.30, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

05 Jan Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – approximately 20, 100 m south-east of main car park, 14.00

05 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ still on flooded Nene Barrage, 13.25, also 2 Greater Scaups (one drake)

05 Jan Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – four over Deer Park sign on main track, approximately 1 km from Main car park, 12.00 and 4 more over main car park at 12.30

05 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – ‘redhead’ on flooded Nene Barrage on Hardingstone Dyke side, 10.55, also drake Scaup at western end

05 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, mid-morning, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

thursDAY 4th january

04 Jan Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – five reported in car park today

04 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley – female between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, late afternoon, also 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechats

04 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – three at Neville’s Lodge, late afternoon

04 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four on Roadside Lake, 15.10, also 3 Redshanks

04 Jan Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one still, 15.00

04 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.52, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

04 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – one at Neville’s Lodge, 14.35

04 Jan Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew north-east over Visitor Centre Car Park, 14.10

04 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 13.40, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

04 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 12.55, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

04 Jan Red-breasted Merganser Ditchford GP – a ‘redhead’ reported at Rushden Lakes this morning (no precise location details)

04 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, near ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, this morning, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

wednesDAY 3rd january

03 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter in the gull roost, late afternoon

03 Jan Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.45

03 Jan Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – two flushed from bunkers area, 15.00

03 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on rowan berries, opposite ‘Parkletics’ exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.00, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

03 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, in rowan tree at Priors Hall Park at 52.5058, -0.6356, 10.25, best viewed from Park View NN17 5ER

⊗ 03 Jan Waxwing Northampton – no further sign of three still on corner of Macon Close, Weggs Farm Road, Duston NN5 6HF, 52.2575, -0.9626, to 10.20

03 Jan Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, 10.10, also adult Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Stonechats, plus Pink-footed Goose in field just north of the reservoir

03 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, in rowan tree at Priors Hall Park at 52.5058, -0.6356, 09.25, best viewed from Park View NN17 5ER

tuesDAY 2nd january

02 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – two first-winters in the gull roost, late afternoon, also 2 adult Caspian Gulls and at least one adult Yellow-legged Gull

02 Jan Merlin Kettering – one over Wicksteed Park, late afternoon

02 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, in rowan tree at Priors Hall Park, 200 m north of original location, now at 52.5058, -0.6356, 15.00, before flying off presumably to roost at 15.15, best viewed from Park View NN17 5ER

⊗ 02 Jan Waxwing Northampton – no further sign of three still on corner of Macon Close, Weggs Farm Road, Duston NN5 6HF, 52.2575, -0.9626, after 14.00

02 Jan Waxwing Northampton – three still on corner of Macon Close, Weggs Farm Road, Duston NN5 6HF, 52.2575, -0.9626, 12.10

02 Jan Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, in pony field opposite car park, this morning

02 Jan Waxwing Northampton – three still, in trees on edge of green area slightly further along Weggs Farm Road, Duston NN5 6HF, 52.2575, -0.9626, 11.45

⊗ 02 Jan Waxwing Northampton – no further sign in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2084, -0.9000, 11.10

02 Jan Waxwing Northampton – three still on corner of Macon Close, Weggs Farm Road, Duston NN5 6HF, 52.2575, -0.9626, 11.00

02 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on buckthorn berries, near small exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 10.30, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

02 Jan Waxwing Northampton – one in Lambrook Drive, East Hunsbury NN4 0WA, 52.2084, -0.9000, 10.20

02 Jan Waxwing Northampton – three on corner of Macon Close, Weggs Farm Road, Duston NN5 6HF, 52.2575, -0.9626, 10.05

monDAY 1st january

01 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – three at Neville’s Lodge, late afternoon

01 Jan Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, in pony field opposite car park, 14.50

01 Jan Waxwing Corby – four still, feeding on buckthorn berries, near small exercise area at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park, 52.5040, -0.6330, 14.32, best viewed from Park View NN17 5AX

01 Jan Waxwing Corby – four at Southern Gullet, Priors Hall Park NN17 5AX 52.5040, -0.6330, 13.40

01 Jan Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two (adult and first-winter), 12.30, also 4 Stonechats

01 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, off Sailing Club, 11.50

01 Jan Merlin Harrington AF – female, 11.45

01 Jan Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, in pony field opposite car park, 10.50

⊗ 01 Jan Waxwing Higham Ferrers – no sign of any in rowans along walkway between houses, 30 m north of ‘The Wroe’ in Fitzwilliam Leys, NN10 8LY 52.3138, -0.5950, 09.45

01 Jan Cattle Egret Stanford on Avon – two still east of village, 09.50, in Mediaeval Village Field at approximately 52.4050, -1.1336

01 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over Wader Bay, 09.25

01 Jan Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, in pony field opposite car park, 09.10

01 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – at least 5 in field directly west of Roadside Lake, also 7 Redshanks on Main Lake and 50 Golden Plovers, 09.05