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This news page aims to provide up-to-date news of all interesting and uncommon birds as, and when, they occur in Northamptonshire. I will endeavour to update this page regularly but I do not guarantee any specific update frequency. News and information may be received from a variety of sources and it is published in good faith.

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LATEST UPDATE  saturday 03 January 2026 16.45

TODAY

03 Jan Short-eared Owl Finedon – one at Neville’s Lodge 52.3327, -0.6408, 16.35

03 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – approximately 60, 14.10

03 Jan Greater Scaup Stanford Res – three, 12.40

03 Jan White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – four still, on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 12.40

03 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still, at southern end of Town Lake, 12.25, also two Greater Scaups, still

03 Jan White-fronted Goose Warmington – four adults in fields near Warmington Lock this morning

03 Jan American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still on Aldwincle Lake, 11.50, from Kirby Hide, looking north

⊗ 03 Jan Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – no sign of bird reported earlier, 11.00

⊗ 03 Jan Pink-footed Goose Clifford Hill GP – no sign of any, 11.00

03 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – drake in Scaldwell Bay, 10.45

03 Jan Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, late morning

03 Jan Greater Scaup Stanford Res – two (one drake) still, 10.25

⊗ 03 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – no sign of drake on Main Barrage Lake, 10.00

03 Jan Pink-footed Goose Clifford Hill GP – eight, 10.00, also Whooper Swan and Stonechat

03 Jan Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – one, 10.00

03 Jan Crossbill Brampton Valley – eight at Gamboro Plantation, east of Cottesbrooke, 09.50

03 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – wing-tagged first-year male ‘J4’ over Feeding Station, 09.25

03 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake with Greylags, 09.15

⊗ 03 Jan Tundra Bean Goose Ringstead GP – again no sign with Greylags at Kinewell Lake, 09.00

03 Jan White-fronted Goose Ringstead GP – nine flew north-east over Kinewell Lake, 09.00

03 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – ten on Main Lake then flew north-east, 08.25

friday 02 January

02 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this afternoon, also 2 Stonechats

⊗ 02 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – no further sign of drake off Sailing Club at Town Lake, late afternoon

02 Jan Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two still off Sailing Club at Town Lake, late afternoon

⊗ 02 Jan American Wigeon Thrapston GP – no further sign of drake on Aldwincle Lake, late afternoon

02 Jan Marsh Harrier Ringstead GP – wing-tagged individual, 15.25, also 10 White-fronted Geese

02 Jan Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – first-winter, 15.15, also 60 White-fronted Geese

⊗ 02 Jan Tundra Bean Goose Ringstead GP – no further sign on Kinewell Lake, mid-afternoon

02 Jan Whooper Swan Hollowell Res – one with Mute Swans in Guilsborough Bay, 14.55, also Jack Snipe north of Guilsborough Bay Point

02 Jan Hen Harrier Laxton – ‘ringtail’ near Laxton Park Farm, 52.5643, -0.5745, 13.40, viewed from A43

02 Jan White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – four still, at west end of Main Barrage Lake, 13.20

02 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, on south-west side of Main Barrage Lake, 13.20

02 Jan Tundra Bean Goose Ringstead GP – one still on Kinewell Lake, 13.10

02 Jan Tundra Bean Goose Ringstead GP – one on Kinewell Lake, 12.30

02 Jan Crossbill Fineshade Wood – ten, this morning (no specific location details)

02 Jan American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, at northern end of Aldwincle Lake, late morning

02 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still, off Sailing Club at southern end of Town Lake, 11.25, also 2 Greater Scaups (one drake), still

02 Jan Greater Scaup Stanford Res – three (one drake) still, near the dam, 11.25

02 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – tagged male ‘J4’, 10.30

02 Jan Greater Scaup Stanford Res – two females still, 10.25

02 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 10.20

02 Jan White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – four still, in fields between south side of Main Barrage Lake and Bedford Road, 09.30

02 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.15

02 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – two flew north-east from Main Lake, early morning

thursday 01 January

01 Jan Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two today

01 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost, 16.10

01 Jan Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ flew west between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.20

01 Jan Black Redstart Lamport – one on private farmland between Lamport and Scaldwell, this afternoon

01 Jan Pink-footed Goose Desborough – forty-seven flew north-west, early afternoon

01 Jan Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 13.30

01 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still, at southern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 13.25, view from bench adjacent to water’s edge

01 Jan American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, at southern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 13.25, view from bench adjacent to water’s edge

01 Jan White-fronted Goose Ringstead GP – ten on Kinewell Lake, 13.10

01 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still, at southern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 12.05, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup

01 Jan American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, at southern end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 12.05

01 Jan Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – one reported this morning

01 Jan White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – ten still, 11.30, north of the Causeway

01 Jan Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – first-year male ‘J4’, 11.25

01 Jan Greater Scaup Stanford Res – three (one drake) still, 11.25

01 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – at least 30, still, 11.25

01 Jan Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – first-year male ‘J4’ flew over Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, 10.30

01 Jan White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – four still, in fields between south side of Main Barrage Lake and Bedford Road, 09.55

01 Jan Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still on Main Barrage Lake, 09.55

01 Jan Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (one drake) still, 09.50, opposite Sailing Club

01 Jan Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one on north-east margin, 09.30

01 Jan Firecrest Duston, Northampton – one immediately south-west of New Sandy Lane Attenuation Pond, where path from Sandy Lane crosses stream 52.2591, -0.9634, 09.20

01 Jan Greater Scaup Stanford Res – three (one drake) still, 09.00

01 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – seventy, 08.25

01 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – two on Main Lake, 08.00

wednesday 31 december

31 Dec Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – first-winter again in the gull roost, late afternoon

31 Dec White-fronted Goose Woodford – four with Canada Geese and Greylags in meadow alongside River Nene, this morning, viewed from disused railway at bridge over river about 500 m north-east of Woodford Mill

31 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (one drake), on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, from North Hide, 11.50

31 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from North Hide, 11.30

31 Dec Crossbill Harlestone Firs – six, 10.50 (no precise location details)

31 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – four still at Main Barrage Lake, 10.45

31 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still on Main Barrage Lake, 10.45

31 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – at least 25, 09.00

31 Dec Whooper Swan Brampton Valley – two flew toward Pitsford Res, 08.20

31 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – four (one drake) still off the dam, 08.20

tuesday 30 december

30 Dec Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost, late afternoon

30 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – forty, 15.15

30 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from North Hide, 15.00

30 Dec White-fronted Goose Blatherwycke Lake – eight, 14.00

30 Dec White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – ten still with Greylags in mouth of Walgrave Bay, 13.00

30 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake again, at southern end of North Lake, opposite Aldwincle Lake’s North Hide 52.4179, -0.5125, early afternoon, also first-winter drake Greater Scaup

30 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from North Hide, early afternoon

30 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed from Kirby Hide, 11.20, also first-winter darke Greater Scaup

30 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.20

30 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – four at the western end of Main Barrage Lake, 11.00

30 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, near island at south-western end of Main Barrage Lake, 10.55

30 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from North Hide, 10.40, also Sanderling

30 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – 33 at Welford Road end, 10.30

30 Dec White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – ten with Greylags in Walgrave Bay, 10.20

30 Dec Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – two, 09.50, also Yellow-legged Gull and Marsh Harrier

30 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – ten flew east from North Lake, 09.35

30 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – four (one drake) still off the dam, 09.25

30 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – three (one drake) still, 08.50, off the dam

30 Dec Sanderling Thrapston GP – one still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 08.10, also Sanderling

30 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from North Hide, 08.10

30 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two still, at the Settling Pond, 08.00

monday 29 december

29 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one flew in to roost near Sand Martin bank, late afternoon, also 30 White-fronted Geese on reservoir and adult Yellow-legged Gull in gull roost

29 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, this afternoon, also Common Snipe and Stonechat

29 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – at least 40 at Welford Road end, 15.10

29 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (one drake), on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed from North Hide, 14.45

29 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, near island at western end of Main Barrage Lake, 14.25

29 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed from North Hide, 14.15

29 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, early afternoon, on north side in field behind lake, also 3 White-fronted Geese, still

29 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, near island at western end of Main Barrage Lake, 11.50, also 4 White-fronted Geese, still

29 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two still, at the Settling Pond, 10.35

29 Dec White-fronted Goose Blatherwycke Lake – thirteen in field to the north before flying north-east, 10.27

29 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – four (one drake) still, 09.45, near the Valve Tower

29 Dec Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – two near Feeding Station before flying south, 08.48

29 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – four (one drake) still, 08.20

29 Dec White-fronted Goose Summer Leys LNR – at least 4, early morning, before flying off east toward Mary’s Lake, Earls Barton GP

sunday 28 december

28 Dec Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – first-winter in the roost this evening, also c.60 White-fronted Geese near the dam

28 Dec Mediterranean Gull Pitsford Res – adult in the gull roost, 16.10

28 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one flew west, late afternoon

28 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, near western end of Main Barrage Lake, 15.15, also 7 White-fronted Geese, still, and 2 Stonechats

28 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, on southern side of Main Barrage Lake, 14.35, also 6 White-fronted Geese still at western end

28 Dec Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one flew south-west over Heronry Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 14.10

28 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake again, at southern end of North Lake, opposite Aldwincle Lake’s North Hide 52.4179, -0.5125, 14.00

28 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed from North Hide, 13.40

28 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from Screen Hide, 12.05

28 Dec White-fronted Goose Aynho – at least 2 still in Cherwell Valley, west of Aynho, north of Great Western Arms, this morning

28 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, on Main Barrage Lake, this morning, also 11 White-fronted Geese, still, 11 Golden Plovers and 2 Stonechats

28 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two again, briefly, in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, 10.40, before flying off toward Little Irchester

28 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – four (one drake) off the dam, 10.00, also at least 50 White-fronted Geese on reservoir

28 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one flew east, 09.45

28 Dec Corn Bunting Deanshanger – at least 8 in crop fields along public footpath between Deanshanger and Wicken, 09.25

28 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from Peter Scott Hide, 09.25

28 Dec White-fronted Goose Blatherwycke Lake – sixteen in fields between Blatherwycke and King’s Cliffe 52.5593, -0.5452, 09.25

28 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, viewed distantly from Peter Scott Hide, 08.40

28 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – twenty on field at North Lake, 08.35

28 Dec White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – seven, still, 08.15, with Greylags in field bordering north-west side of Walgrave Bay

28 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two at the Settling Pond, 08.05

28 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – at least 15 flew north-east from Main Lake, 07.40

saturday 27 december

27 Dec Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – first-winter from Paul Britten Hide, late afternoon

27 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – ten on Main Lake, 15.05, 8 of which then flew south-west

27 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still on Titchmarsh NR, viewed from Peter Scott Hide, 14.58

27 Dec Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one over Titchmarsh NR, 14.30

27 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake still on Titchmarsh NR, viewed from Peter Scott Hide, 13.50

27 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – first-winter drake still, at northern end of Town Lake, early afternoon

27 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake still, at western end of Main Barrage Lake, 13.30, also 9 (8 adults) White-fronted Geese

27 Dec Black-necked Grebe Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, 13.15, from footpath on southern side

⊗ 27 Dec Bewick’s Swan Ringstead GP – no sign of any at Kinewell Lake, 13.00

27 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, 12.40, with c.100 Greylags in field on south side of lake

27 Dec American Wigeon Thrapston GP – drake on Titchmarsh NR, viewed from Peter Scott Hide, 12.35

27 Dec Sanderling Thrapston GP – one on island in Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 12.15

27 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, 12.10, on water with Greylags before flying behind trees and lost to view

27 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – drake, this morning

27 Dec Hen Harrier Wakerley Great Wood – ‘ringtail’ between the wood and A43, this morning

27 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – two females off the dam, 11.55

27 Dec Corn Bunting Deanshanger – twenty-two in crop fields along public footpath between Deanshanger and Wicken, 11.40

27 Dec Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one east of the viaduct, 10.45

27 Dec White-fronted Goose Blatherwycke Lake – fourteen, 10.40

27 Dec White-fronted Goose Aynho – six with goose flock in Cherwell Valley, west of Aynho, north of Great Western Arms, 10.05

27 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, 09.50, 52.5577, -0.5625, best viewed from Blatherwycke Road, also 3 White-fronted Geese

27 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – eleven (8 adults) at west end of Main Barrage Lake, 09.50

27 Dec Glossy Ibis Earls Barton GP – two flew from a puddle at Mill Lane Lock toward Summer Leys LNR, 09.35

27 Dec Common Crane Blatherwycke Lake – one flew over the north side, 09.35

27 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – sixty-six in field adjacent to Welford Road, 09.10

27 Dec Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – at least 10 in car park area, 09.00

27 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – approximately 60 in field adjacent to Welford Road, 08.40

⊗ 27 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – no sign of any in wet (frozen) field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, 08.30

27 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two at the Settling Pond, 08.15

friday 26 december

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Blatherwycke Lake – at least 7 still at dusk, then flushed by landowner

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Blatherwycke Lake – total of 14 present today

26 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, 14.15, on north bank next to area where lake divides 52.5577, -0.5625, best viewed from Blatherwycke Road

26 Dec Bewick’s Swan Ringstead GP – four adults still at north end of Kinewell Lake, 13.45

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – six at Main Barrage Lake, then flushed by dog-walkers, 13.35

26 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Blatherwycke Lake – one in central part of lake, 12.40, also 12 White-fronted Geese at north-east end

26 Dec Black-necked Grebe Blatherwycke Lake – one, still at the north-east end, 12.20

26 Dec Bewick’s Swan Ringstead GP – four adults at north end of Kinewell Lake, 12.05

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Ringstead GP – twenty-one on Kinewell Lake, 11.50

26 Dec Bewick’s Swan Ringstead GP – four adults at north end of Kinewell Lake, 11.45

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – fifty-six, still, in field adjacent to Welford Road, 11.35, also Glossy Ibis, still

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Ringstead GP – twenty-one on Kinewell Lake, 11.20

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Hollowell Res – two adults in adjacent field at north-west end, 10.50

26 Dec Smew Clifford Hill GP – drake at south-western end of Main Barrage Lake, mid-morning, also 6 White-fronted Geese and adult Mediterranean Gull

26 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – fifty-six, still, 08.40, in field adjacent to Welford Road

26 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one again at the Settling Pond, 08.05

thursday 25 december

25 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one today

25 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – eleven at the western end of Main Barrage Lake, late afternoon

25 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, 14.50

25 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – ten still at the western end of Main Barrage Lake, 12.15

25 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – ten at the western end of Main Barrage Lake, 11.35

25 Dec White-fronted Goose Clifford Hill GP – five at the western end of Main Barrage Lake, 11.15, also 4 Golden Plovers

25 Dec White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – at least 4 with Greylag Geese, 10.30, off old Scaldwell Road

25 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – fifty-six, still, 10.25

wednesday 24 december

24 Dec White-fronted Goose Ditchford GP – thirty-one flew north-east through Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR today

24 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Pitsford Res – all flew off south, 15.05

24 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Pitsford Res – four, still, 14.24, also 7 White-fronted Geese and 3 Pink-footed Geese, still, with goose flock in mouth of Walgrave Bay

24 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Pitsford Res – six reported, 14.05

24 Dec White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – six still, apparently mobile between mouth of Walgrave Bay and mouth of Holcot Bay, 14.00, also 3 Pink-footed Geese

24 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Pitsford Res – four, 13.55, with goose flock in mouth of Walgrave Bay

24 Dec Tundra Bean Goose Pitsford Res – one, 13.15, with goose flock in mouth of Walgrave Bay

24 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (first-winter drake and female) still on Town Lake, off Sailing Club, early afternoon, also Marsh Harrier over Titchmarsh NR

24 Dec White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – six with Greylag Geese at the mouth of Walgrave Bay, 12.55

24 Dec Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, this morning

24 Dec Pink-footed Goose Summer Leys LNR – at least one reported this morning

24 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, this morning

24 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – fifty-six mid-reservoir, 12.00

24 Dec White-fronted Goose Blatherwycke Lake – approximately 12 with Greylags on north bank, late morning

24 Dec Black-necked Grebe Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, late morning, at eastern end of lake

24 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – thirty-five mid-reservoir, 11.30

24 Dec Greater Scaup Stanford Res – three females between fishing platform and hide, 11.25

24 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one again at the Settling Pond, 08.00

tuesday 23 december

23 Dec Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – two first-winters in the gull roost, late afternoon, also adult Caspian Gull and Yellow-legged Gull

23 Dec Mediterranean Gull Pitsford Res – adult in the gull roost, late afternoon, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult and first-winter)

23 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, 13.15

23 Dec Black-necked Grebe Blatherwycke Lake – one, still, 12.25, viewed from public footpath on south-east side 52.5554, -0.5571

23 Dec Red-crested Pochard Kislingbury GP – two (one drake) on Main Lake, 12.05

23 Dec Short-eared Owl Kettering – one west of the A14, near Kettering Golf Course, this morning

⊗ 23 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Ravensthorpe Res – no further sign of drake, 09.25

23 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Ravensthorpe Res – drake, 08.30, flew toward dam

monday 22 december

22 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one flew east, 16.00, also first-winter Caspian Gull and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in the gull roost

22 Dec Siberian Chiffchaff Daventry CP – one around the Grit Trap with 2+ Chiffchaffs, often on the small island viewable from the viewpoint in south-east corner, also adult Mediterranean Gull, briefly, before flying north at 13.30, also adult Caspian Gull

22 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, 12.10

22 Dec Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, still, 11.55

22 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Clifford Hill GP – drake moving west along River Nene, 11.35, also drake Smew mobile around the site, plus 8 Golden Plovers and Stonechat

22 Dec Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – one mobile between playing field and church, 11.05

22 Dec Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one between ‘shrike hedge’ and Blueberry Farm, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 09.20, also 2 Stonechats

22 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 08.10

sunday 21 december

21 Dec Cattle Egret Little Irchester – one reported in flooded field by London Road, near electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, this morning

21 Dec Black-necked Grebe Blatherwycke Lake – one on eastern side, 11.15, viewed from public footpath on southern shore

21 Dec Corn Bunting Deanshanger – two in crop fields along public footpath between Deanshanger and Wicken, 10.40

21 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 10.10

21 Dec Crossbill Harlestone Firs – seven, 09.55, though mobile

saturday 20 december

20 Dec Crossbill Brampton Valley – two or three at Gamboro Plantation, east of Cottesbrooke, today

20 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (first-winter drake and female) still on Town Lake, off Sailing Club, this afternoon

20 Dec Short-eared Owl Maidwell – one near Blueberry Farm, 15.15

20 Dec Hen Harrier Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ at Blueberry Farm, 14.30, also female Peregrine

20 Dec Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 14.15

20 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – orange wing-tagged ‘J4’ individual, still, 11.35

20 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, 11.28

20 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – orange wing-tagged ‘J4’ individual, still, on Hawthorn Island, 08.35

friday 19 december

19 Dec Corn Bunting Deanshanger – at least 15 in fields between Deanshanger and Wicken, today

19 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (first-winter drake and female) still on Town Lake, today

19 Dec Shag Northampton – juvenile again on Grand Union Canal north of M1 Junction 15A, south of Upton CP, near Lock No. 15, approximately 52.2232, -0.9392, 14.30

19 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – third-winter on buoy ‘H’ off dam, 13.10, also 2 Stonechats

19 Dec Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 12.25

19 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – orange wing-tagged ‘J4’ individual, still, on Hawthorn Island, 08.55

19 Dec Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ over ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.50, flew toward Blueberry Farm, also 2 Stonechats

thursday 18 december

⊗ 18 Dec Shag Northampton – no sign of juvenile mid-afternoon on Grand Union Canal south of M1 Junction 15A, close to A43 Roundabout at approximately 52.2070, -0.9380

18 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – orange wing-tagged individual again, on Hawthorn Island, 11.05

18 Dec Merlin Stanford Res – male over Blowers Lodge Bay, 10.05

wednesday 17 december

17 Dec Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ still in area of ‘shrike hedge’ and Blueberry Farm, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this afternoon, also 2 Stonechats

17 Dec Shag Northampton – juvenile still on Grand Union Canal, 14.50, south of M1 Junction 15A, close to A43 Roundabout at approximately 52.2070, -0.9380

17 Dec Shag Northampton – juvenile by Grand Union Canal, 13.15, south of M1 Junction 15A, close to A43 Roundabout at approximately 52.2070, -0.9380

17 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, 12.00

17 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – orange wing-tagged bird flew west, 11.20

17 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake again at north-east end of Town Lake, 11.15, also 2 Greater Scaups (first-winter drake and female) still off Sailing Club

17 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 08.25

tuesday 16 december

16 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (first-winter drake and female) still on Town Lake, 12.15

16 Dec Crossbill Brampton Valley – two or three at Gamboro Plantation, east of Cottesbrooke, this morning

monday 15 december

15 Dec Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost late afternoon

15 Dec Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ flew north over ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.15, also 2 Stonechats

15 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – first-winter drake and female still off Sailing Club at Town Lake, 14.50

15 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in wet field by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment 52.2941, -0.6765, 13.10

15 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – first-winter drake and female still off Sailing Club at Town Lake, 13.00

15 Dec Mediterranean Gull Hollowell Res – first-winter, 12.20, also adult Caspian Gull and 2 Stonechats

15 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, this morning, also 6 Green Sandpipers, 2 Jack Snipes, 43 Common Snipes, adult Yellow-legged Gull, and 9 Stonechats

15 Dec Caspian Gull Daventry CP – two (first-winter and second-winter), this morning, also 2 Pintails, Green Sandpiper and first-winter Yellow-legged Gull

15 Dec Caspian Gull Ravensthorpe Res – two adults off south-west shore, 10.35

15 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 10.10

15 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in muddy pool by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, 09.50

15 Dec Little Gull Pitsford Res – first-winter flew south, 09.35, also juvenile Whooper Swan south of the Causeway

15 Dec Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one over Main Lake, 08.10

sunday 14 december

14 Dec Short-eared Owl Pattishall – one flew west over the A5, south of Foster’s Booth, 16.20

14 Dec Jack Snipe Upton CP – one today, also c.30 Common Snipes and Stonechat

14 Dec Marsh Harrier Irthlingborough – one flew over toward Ditchford GP, 15.15

14 Dec Swallow Islip – one over Islip SWT, 14.05

14 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in muddy pool by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, 13.25

14 Dec Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – at least 18 this morning (no precise location details)

14 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still at far north end of Town Lake, 11.50, also first-winter drake and female Greater Scaup off Sailing Club

14 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, 11.10, in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661

14 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 08.10

saturday 13 december

13 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay today

13 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, 14.15, in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661

13 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in muddy pool by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, 14.00, also Pintail and Marsh Harrier at adjacent Ditchford GP’s Chester House Lake, plus 2 Stonechats

13 Dec Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one west of Ditchford Lane, 12.10, also Green Sandpiper

13 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two still in muddy pool by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, 12.10

13 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, 10.00, in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661

13 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 07.45

friday 12 december

12 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult this afternoon, also 2 Common Snipes and 3 Stonechats

12 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still at far north end of Town Lake, 13.20, also first-winter drake and female Greater Scaup off Sailing Club

⊗ 12 Dec Black-necked Grebe Daventry CP – no sign of any this morning

12 Dec Caspian Gull Daventry CP – two (second-winter and third-winter), this morning, also drake Pintail and adult Yellow-legged Gull

12 Dec Marsh Harrier Irthlingborough – one flew over toward Ditchford GP, 11.38

12 Dec Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult on Main Lake, 10.15

12 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two again in muddy pool by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, 09.50

12 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male again, 09.30, in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661

12 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still, at the Settling Pond, 08.00

thursday 11 december

11 Dec Merlin Hinton AF – one, this afternoon

11 Dec Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ on next hedge west of ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.05

11 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – first-winter on Guilsborough Bay Point, 12.20

11 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two again in muddy pool by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, this morning

11 Dec Black-necked Grebe Daventry CP – three, still, 11.55, in East Bay, also adult Caspian Gull still

11 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, in Pintail Bay, 11.00, also juvenile Whooper Swan still off The Pines

11 Dec Black-necked Grebe Daventry CP – three, still, 10.35, in East Bay, also adult Caspian Gull

11 Dec Black-necked Grebe Daventry CP – three, 09.20, also 2 Pintails

11 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still, at the Settling Pond, 08.05

wednesday 10 december

10 Dec Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one between ‘shrike hedge’ and Blueberry Farm, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this afternoon, also Merlin and 2 Stonechats

10 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male again, 15.45, in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661

10 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, off eastern end of Sailing Club, 15.10, also juvenile Whooper Swan, still, off The Pines, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull and Peregrine

10 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, in Pintail Bay, 13.40, also juvenile Whooper Swan, still, 100 m east of The Pines

10 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – first-winter drake and female still on Town Lake, 11.45, also Marsh Harrier over adjacent Titchmarsh NR

10 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake again at north end of Town Lake, 10.30

10 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, 09.20, in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661

10 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still, 08.10

tuesday 09 december

09 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, in Yacht Bay, 16.05

09 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661, on fence with “no parking” sign, Sandringham Road, 13.25

09 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – first-winter drake still on Town Lake, 12.45

09 Dec Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – at least one, still, this morning

09 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, on wall by blue gate in alleyway junction of King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road 52.2429, -0.8661, 09.55

monday 08 december

08 Dec Glossy Ibis Wellingborough – two in muddy puddles by right-angle road bend at Wellingborough Embankment, 14.35

08 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, 14.35

08 Dec Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – juvenile still off The Pines, 14.15

08 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, in alleyway around King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road and rooftops 52.2429, -0.8661, 11.45

08 Dec Caspian Gull Daventry CP – three (first-winter, second-winter and third-winter), 11.30, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

08 Dec Caspian Gull Ravensthorpe Res – two adults off the dam, 11.15

08 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – first-winter male still, in alleyway around King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road and rooftops 52.2429, -0.8661, 09.10

08 Dec Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – two near the Feeding Station, 08.05

08 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still, 08.05

sunday 07 december

07 Dec Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three again in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, this afternoon

07 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still, 14.00

07 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – one still, in alleyways around King Edward Road/ Sandringham Road/Thursby Road and rooftops, 13.35

07 Dec Black Redstart Northampton – one in a private garden between Sandringham Road and Thursby Road, 12.40

07 Dec Short-eared Owl Finedon – one at Neville’s Lodge, this morning, also 2 Stonechats

07 Dec Crossbill Bucknell Wood – seven, 10.20

07 Dec Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 10.05

07 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, 10.00

07 Dec Hawfinch Blatherwycke – two in Holy Trinity churchyard, 09.35

07 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – first-winter drake still on Town Lake, 09.20, mid-way down lake in vicinity of buoy 8, keeping more toward north-western side

saturday 06 december

06 Dec Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this afternoon, also Merlin

06 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, 12.30

06 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one at Main Lake, 12.30

06 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one, 11.00, ‘at the entrance of the field by the feeding troughs’

06 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 10.55, also Bittern

⊗ 06 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – no sign this morning

friday 05 december

05 Dec Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – two still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 15.00

05 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult off the dam, 12.40, also 5 Stonechats

05 Dec Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one, 12.25, at north end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR

05 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (first-winter female and first-winter drake) still, 12.15, at north end of Town Lake

05 Dec Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (female and first-winter drake), off Sea Cadet building at southern end of Town Lake, 11.10 before being disturbed by boat and flying north

05 Dec Caspian Gull Ravensthorpe Res – adult off reedbed on eastern side, 10.55

05 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still, on Town Lake near ‘buoy X’, midway along Town Walk, 10.54

05 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, 10.30

05 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 07.45

thursday 04 december

04 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, at the mouth of Pintail Bay, 15.25

04 Dec Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over reeds on north-west side of Main Lake, 11.35, also Bittern flew past old Sand Martin bank

04 Dec Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one near the Feeding Station, 10.05

04 Dec Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 07.50

wednesday 03 december

03 Dec Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, late afternoon, also Merlin and 2 Stonechats

⊗ 03 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – no sign of ‘redhead’, 12.50

03 Dec Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – two still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 08.30

tuesday 02 december

02 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – ‘redhead’ still present until 15.42, then flew NNW with 5 Goosanders, also first -winter Yellow-legged Gull in gull roost

02 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, in Pintail Bay, 15.25, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

02 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – ‘redhead’ still, 15.20, with Goosanders at northern end

02 Dec Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 15.05

02 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – ‘redhead’ still, 14.45, with Goosanders at northern end

02 Dec Crossbill Pitsford Res – one in Christie’s Copse, 12.25

02 Dec Merlin Brampton Valley – one at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 12.20, also 2 Stonechats

02 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult off the dam, 11.50, also 4 Common Snipes and 5 Stonechats

02 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – ‘redhead’ still, 11.30, at northern end

02 Dec Firecrest Northampton – one still in Abington Park, mid-morning, in north-east corner of spinney between Abington Park Crescent and middle lake at 52.2487, -0.8586

02 Dec Firecrest Northampton – one still in Abington Park, 09.40, in north-east corner of spinney between Abington Park Crescent and middle lake at 52.2487, -0.8586

02 Dec Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 09.15

02 Dec Firecrest Northampton – one in Abington Park, 08.00, in north-east corner of spinney between Abington Park Crescent and middle lake at 52.2487, -0.8586

02 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 07.45

monday 01 december

01 Dec Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – two still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 14.20

01 Dec Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, in Pintail Bay, 13.00

01 Dec Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – ‘redhead’, showing well on east side with 5 Goosanders, 11.30

01 Dec Caspian Gull Daventry CP – third-winter, 10.10

sunday 30 november

30 Nov Caspian Gull Boddington Res – second-winter in gull roost, late afternoon

30 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, late afternoon

30 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 15.10, also Marsh Harrier

30 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 14.15, from Kirby Hide also first-winter drake Greater Scaup

30 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 13.15, also Marsh Harrier and 2 Stonechats but no sign of drake Greater Scaup reported this morning

30 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one by old railway track, 13.15

30 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Yacht Bay, 13.10

30 Nov Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – one flew west over Mary’s Lake, 13.05

30 Nov Crossbill Harlestone Heath – one at Harlestone Firs, 13.05

30 Nov Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – drake reported on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 11.40

30 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Yacht Bay, 11.40

30 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 11.35

30 Nov Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – ‘redhead’ again before being flushed by boat and flying off mid-morning, then no further sign

30 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 09.35, then flew off over River Nene

30 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 07.35

saturday 29 november

29 Nov Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – two, late afternoon, also Peregrine

29 Nov Short-eared Owl Great Doddington – one over fields alongside River Nene, c.300 m east of Wollaston Lock, 16.25

29 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one flew south over the dam, 16.10

29 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake again on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 15.46, from Kirby Platform

29 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Yacht Bay, 14.55

29 Nov Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 12.20, also Merlin and 2 Stonechats

29 Nov Hen Harrier Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ flew south toward ‘shrike hedge’ in Brampton Valley, 10.40

Friday 28 november

28 Nov Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – two (first-winter drake and female) on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, late afternoon

28 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one flew south-west over the dam, 16.05, also adult Caspian Gull in the gull roost

28 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake again on Town Lake, north of Sailing Club, 15.05

28 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, early afternoon, also juvenile Whooper Swan near the Holly Tree and Common Sandpiper in Yacht Bay

28 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake again on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 12.45, also female Greater Scaup

28 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake at southern end of Town Lake, opposite Sailing Club, 11.20

28 Nov Red-breasted Merganser Boddington Res – ‘redhead’ briefly before flying off, 10.15, then no further sign

28 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 10.10

28 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 09.20

28 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 07.30

thursday 27 november

27 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 14.55

27 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, 12.45, also juvenile Whooper Swan still before flying toward the Causeway

27 Nov Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult in Guilsborough Bay, 12.00

27 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still, on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 13.55, from North Hide, also Marsh Harrier and 2 Stonechats

27 Nov Red-crested Pochard Clifford Hill GP – two drakes, 08.45, also 7 Golden Plovers

27 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 07.45

Wednesday 26 november

26 Nov Caspian Gull Boddington Res – adult in the gull roost late afternoon, also 3 Yellow-legged Gulls

26 Nov Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening

26 Nov Crossbill Fineshade Wood – three separate groups today in approximate area 52.5756, -0.5327

26 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, today

26 Nov Short-eared Owl Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this afternoon, also Merlin and 2 Stonechats

26 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 10.30

26 Nov Ruddy Shelduck Hollowell Res – female, 08.45, also 2-3 Common Snipes, Peregrine and 3 Stonechats

tuesday 25 november

25 Nov Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening

25 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, in mouth of Yacht Bay, 13.25

25 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one near Feeding Station, 13.15

25 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one still at the Settling Pond, 12.05

25 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake still with Tufted Ducks at Titchmarsh NR, 11.50 (no specific location details), also 2 Marsh Harriers again

25 Nov Short-eared Owl Summer Leys LNR – one in flight over car park, 11.45, also Long-eared Owl reported

25 Nov Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – first-winter on Mary’s Lake, 11.40

25 Nov Glossy Ibis Earls Barton GP – two on the island in Mary’s Lake, 11.00

25 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 07.45

monday 24 november

24 Nov Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – five, 12.55, ‘c.400 m along the main track on the left’

24 Nov Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 12.40

24 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, 11.45

24 Nov Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – drake with Tufted Ducks at Titchmarsh NR, 10.55 (no specific location details)

24 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 10.45

sunday 23 november

23 Nov Merlin Brampton Valley – one, 16.05, between ‘shrike hedge’ and Blueberry Farm, also 2 Stonechats and 2+ Bramblings

23 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still in Pintail Bay, 15.55

23 Nov Crossbill Badby Wood – one, early afternoon

23 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, 12.25, in Pintail Bay, also Common Sandpiper along shoreline in Sailing Club area

23 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, 12.05, off Pintail Bay

23 Nov Marsh Harrier Deenethorpe AF – one, 11.25

23 Nov Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, 09.10, also 5 Stonechats

23 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one again, 07.30, from Pioneer Hide before flying off over nearby Mary’s Lake, Earls Barton GP

saturday 22 november

22 Nov Crossbill Brampton Valley – at least two at Gamboro Plantation, this afternoon, also 2 Stonechats at nearby ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton

22 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one at the Settling Pond, 14.20

22 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 14.15

22 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one still, early afternoon, off Moulton Grange Bay, also juvenile Whooper Swan still off The Pines, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull

22 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one still, 12.00

22 Nov Jack Snipe Stanford Res – one at eastern end of weedy field by old railway track, 10.20, also 5 Common Snipes

22 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one again, 10.10

22 Nov Pink-footed Goose Aynho – one between Aynho and Clifton with Canada Geese and Greylags, viewable from road, immdediately west of Great Western Pub, 09.50

22 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 09.25

22 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over Main Lake, 09.00

friday 21 november

21 Nov Siberian Chiffchaff Daventry CP – one, still, 15.35, appeared to go to roost between the viewpoint and Lovell’s Bay, c.30 metres south of car park with a Common Chiffchaff and Long-tailed Tit flock, near the obvious felled tree

21 Nov Siberian Chiffchaff Daventry CP – one calling and showing well, 15.10, near viewpoint overlooking West Bay

21 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one, still, 15.00, flew toward Valve Tower

21 Nov Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – one viewed distantly from the dam, toward the far shore, east of the Sailing Club, 14.15

21 Nov Caspian Gull Clifford Hill GP – first-winter at Main Barrage Lake, 13.15, also adult Yellow-legged Gull and Peregrine

21 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three still in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 13.10

21 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one again, 12.30

21 Nov Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults on Guilsborough Bay Point, 12.20, also Common Snipe and 3 Stonechats

⊗ 21 Nov Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – no sign of drake at Main Lake, 10.30

21 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 08.50

thursday 20 november

20 Nov Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still, late afternoon, between ‘shrike hedge’ and Blueberry Farm, also Merlin and 10+ Bramblings

20 Nov ‘Nordic’ Jackdaw Blatherwycke Lake – one with Jackdaw flock, 15.00

20 Nov Marsh Harrier Blatherwycke Lake – first-year, 14.15, also Pintail

20 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three again in flooded field next to electricity substation 52.2866, -0.6795, 12.00

20 Nov Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – third-winter on Guilsborough Bay Point, briefly, 11.25, also Crossbill in flight near Keeper’s Lodge

20 Nov Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – juvenile still, north of the dam, near The Pines, 11.00, also 2 Stonechats

20 Nov Caspian Gull Cottingham – first-winter on pool by River Welland, 10.50, also Green Sandpiper and 3 Common Snipes

wednesday 19 november

19 Nov Merlin Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, late afternoon, also 2 Stonechats

19 Nov Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still, from Openback Hide at Main Lake, 15.15

19 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one near Feeding Station, 12.35

19 Nov Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still, from Openback Hide at Main Lake, 10.50, before being flushed by Red Kite, also 3 Pintails, Redshank and Dunlin

tuesday 18 november

18 Nov Dark-bellied Brent Goose Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 15.40, on Eddie’s Island

18 Nov Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – juvenile still, in The Narrows, 15.15, also Yellow-legged Gull, Green Sandpiper and 3 Stonechats

18 Nov Dark-bellied Brent Goose Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 14.05, with Greylags on field by old railway track, opposite Sand Martin Bank

18 Nov Brent Goose Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 13.25, with Greylags on field by old railway track, opposite Sand Martin Bank

18 Nov Glossy Ibis Little Irchester – three, ‘in flooded field next to electricity substation’ 52.2866, -0.6795, 13.10

18 Nov Brent Goose Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 12.40, with Greylags on field by old railway track, opposite Sand Martin Bank

18 Nov Brent Goose Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 12.00, from Paul Britten Hide

18 Nov Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake still, from Openback Hide at Main Lake, 11.10, also 4 Pintails

18 Nov Green-winged Teal Stanwick GP – drake on flood pools behind Main Lake, 07.45, from Treehouse Hide, also 2 Cattle Egrets and Marsh Harrier

monday 17 november

17 Nov Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one at Dragonfly Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows NR, 14.25

17 Nov Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one flew into reedbed by old railway track, 12.25

17 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three, still, on Fisherman’s Point, 11.20

17 Nov Caspian Gull Clifford Hill GP – first-winter on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, 09.00

17 Nov Crossbill Pitsford Res – at least two flew over Moulton Grange Bay, early morning

sunday 16 november

16 Nov Dark-bellied Brent Goose Aynho – juvenile briefly in flooded field between Great Western Arms and Clifton then flew north, 16.15

16 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 12.30

16 Nov Firecrest Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed, 09.25

16 Nov Crossbill Hollowell Res – two flew low over Keeper’s Lodge, 09.05

16 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two at the Settling Pond, 07.45

saturday 15 november

15 Nov Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter still, this afternoon

15 Nov Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – two over reedbed at Titchmarsh NR, late afternoon, also Bittern

15 Nov Caspian Gull Clifford Hill GP – first-winter west of the point, this morning

15 Nov Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 11.30, opposite benches south of Causeway car park

15 Nov Grey Plover Clifford Hill GP – two still, 10.55, on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, west of the sluice

15 Nov Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one flew over the Scrape, landing to the right of Pioneer Hide, 10.20

15 Nov Mediterranean Gull Clifford Hill GP – adult on Main Barrage Lake, 10.10, also 8 Dunlins

15 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – two, still, on the Scrape, 09.40, also Green Sandpiper

15 Nov Grey Plover Clifford Hill GP – two in flight around Main Barrage Lake, 08.15, also 6 Golden Plovers, Sanderling and 9 Dunlins

friday 14 november

⊗ 14 Nov Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – no further sign at Main Lake, 12.25

14 Nov Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter still, 11.10, also drake Pintail and first-winter Yellow-legged Gull

14 Nov Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one briefly in flight, then landed in channel between Hawthorn Island and rear of the Scrape, 11.10

14 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three, still, on the Scrape, 10.45

14 Nov Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – one over Main Lake, 09.55

thursday 13 november

13 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew west, 16.05

13 Nov Ruff Daventry CP – male still, 10.30, also first-winter Black-tailed Godwit still

13 Nov Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female with Canada Geese in Keepers Lodge Bay, 07.30, also Common Sandpiper on the dam

13 Nov Crossbill Daventry – three flew south-west over the town centre, 07.28

13 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two behind Settling Pond, 07.20

13 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three, still, on the Scrape, 07.15, also Green Sandpiper

wednesday 12 november

12 Nov Crossbill Brampton Valley – two at Gamboro Plantation this afternoon

12 Nov Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – juvenile this afternoon (no specific location details)

12 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew south-west over valve tower toward Stanford Hall, 16.20, also adult Caspian Gull in the gull roost

⊗ 12 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – no sign of drake on Big Lake, this afternoon

12 Nov Firecrest Summer Leys LNR – one with Long-tailed Tit flock around the Rotary hide ditch towards the Pioneer Hide, 13.35

12 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three, still, on the Scrape, 12.40, also c.300 Golden Plovers and Green Sandpiper

12 Nov Ruff Daventry CP – male still, this morning, also first-winter Black-tailed Godwit still, plus apparent first-winter Caspian Gull x Herring Gull hybrid

tuesday 11 november

11 Nov Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost, early evening

11 Nov Ruff Daventry CP – male still, this afternoon, also first-winter Black-tailed Godwit still

11 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake,13.13, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

11 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake,10.42, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

11 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three, still, on the Scrape, 10.30, also 75 Golden Plovers and Green Sandpiper

11 Nov Merlin Brockhall – one between Brockhall and Great Brington, 09.20

11 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two behind Settling Pond, 08.45

11 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew east, 07.50

monday 10 november

10 Nov Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – two first-winters in the gull roost, late afternoon

10 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew over the dam, 16.20

10 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three, still, on the Scrape, 15.15, also Green Sandpiper

10 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – at least one still, this morning

10 Nov Ruff Daventry CP – male still, 11.00, also first-winter Black-tailed Godwit still

10 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 09.38, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

10 Nov Greater Scaup Pitsford Res – two with Tufted Duck in Scaldwell Bay, 08.40

10 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew east, 07.15

sunday 09 november

09 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew over the dam, 16.10

09 Nov Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – two again over Titchmarsh NR, 15.30

09 Nov Twite Sywell CP – wholly unconfirmed report of 5 ‘high in trees on circular path around reservoir’, 15.24 (no precise location details)

09 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 15.08, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

09 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – male, briefly, 14.45

09 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, 13.30

09 Nov Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one flew south, 12.05, also male Merlin

09 Nov Crossbill Brampton Valley – several at Gamboro Plantation, east of Cottesbrooke, this morning

09 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 10.50, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

09 Nov Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – one flew over Quarry Walk, 10.20

09 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 10.15

09 Nov Grey Plover Maidwell – one flew over Blueberry Farm, 10.10

09 Nov Caspian Gull Pitsford Res – adult north of the Causeway, 10.00, also 20 Common Snipes, 4 Stonechats and Brambling

09 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 09.05, also c.40 Golden Plovers

⊗ 09 Nov Smew Ditchford GP – no sign of ‘redhead’ on Skew Bridge Lake, 09.00

09 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 08.20, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

saturday 08 november

08 Nov Smew Ditchford GP – ‘redhead’ still on Skew Bridge Lake, late afternoon, 52.3043, -0.62666 from Rushden Lakes shopping centre boardwalk

08 Nov Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two infront of the hide, 16.10

08 Nov Marsh Harrier Maidwell – one flew east over Blueberry Farm, 15.50, also Peregrine

08 Nov Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – juvenile south-west of the Causeway, 15.35, also 2 Green Sandpipers

08 Nov Merlin Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, north of shrike hedge, 15.30, also 6+ Bramblings

08 Nov Crossbill Pitsford Res – at least two mobile around the old Scaldwell Road, 15.00

08 Nov Ruff Daventry CP – male, early afternoon, also first-winter Black-tailed Godwit still

08 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – male, 13.55

08 Nov Ruff Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 12.25, also 12 Pintails, 35 Golden Plovers and 2 Stonechats

08 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 11.55, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

08 Nov Smew Ditchford GP – ‘redhead’ on Skew Bridge Lake, 11.35, 52.3043, -0.62666

08 Nov Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – second-winter on Mary’s Lake, 11.15, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

08 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 10.55; adult Caspian Gull on adjacent Mary’s Lake, Earls Barton GP

08 Nov Jack Snipe Clifford Hill GP – one, 07.40, also 5 Golden Plovers and Common Snipe

friday 07 november

07 Nov Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter, still, today

07 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three on the Scrape, 15.50

07 Nov Mediterranean Gull Earls Barton GP – second-winter on Mary’s Lake, 15.45

07 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 12.45, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

07 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – two still on the Scrape, 09.05, also Marsh Harrier and 2 Stonechats

07 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 08.35, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

thursday 06 november

06 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 15.05, also 66 Golden Plovers and Dunlin

06 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 11.50, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

06 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 10.50, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

06 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 10.05

06 Nov Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter, still, 09.30, also 28 Golden Plovers, third-winter Caspian Gull and adult Yellow-legged Gull

06 Nov Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on north-east side of Main Barrage Lake, 08.35, also 4 Golden Plovers, Dunlin, Common Snipe and Yellow-legged Gull

06 Nov Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter, still, 08.05

wednesday 05 november

05 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 15.39, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312,

05 Nov Black Redstart Harrington AF – one at 3rd Bunker, 15.00, also 15 Golden Plovers over, plus 2 Stonechats

05 Nov Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – two drakes, still, 14.55, in Keepers Lodge Bay

05 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 13.15, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312, also drake Pintail on Delta Pit

05 Nov Crossbill Ravensthorpe Res – five in pines around large lodge building at west end of dam, visible from car park, 12.15, also female Red-crested Pochard north-west of causeway

05 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 11.35, also adult Yellow-legged Gull on adjacent Mary’s Lake, Earls Barton GP

05 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 10.50, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

05 Nov Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – three (2 adults and first-winter) off Guilsborough Bay Point, 10.35, also Green Sandpiper and 4 Stonechats

05 Nov Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter, still, 10.05, also first-winter Yellow-legged Gull

05 Nov Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on north-east side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.00, also Stonechat

tuesday 04 november

04 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, 17.00, on the Scrape from Pioneer Hide

04 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 16.30, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

04 Nov Crossbill Kettering – one over Weekley Wood Avenue, 13.25

04 Nov Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – 2 drakes, 12.30, also Peregrine

04 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake this morning, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

04 Nov Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – first-winter on Fisherman’s Point, 11.45

04 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, 11.35, also, Green Sandpiper, Jack Snipe, 18+ Common Snipes and Peregrine

04 Nov Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on northeast side of Main Barrage Lake, 08.55, also 5 Golden Plovers and Yellow-legged Gull

monday 03 november

03 Nov Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost, this evening, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards, Common Sandpiper and Peregrine

03 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, 15.40, from Pioneer Hide

03 Nov Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on northeast side of Main Barrage Lake, 14.55, also Yellow-legged Gull

⊗ 03 Nov Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – no sign of any, early afternoon

03 Nov Caspian Gull Daventry CP – third-winter, 11.40, also first-winter Black-tailed Godwit, still

03 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 09.20, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

03 Nov Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – four on Main Barrage Lake, 09.05, also 5 Golden Plovers and Peregrine

03 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, 08.00, on the Scrape, also c.40 Golden Plovers, Green Sandpiper and Marsh Harrier

sunday 02 november

02 Nov Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – two at Titchmarsh NR, 16.00, near North Hide

02 Nov Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 13.45

02 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 12.30, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

02 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 11.45, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

02 Nov Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) near Sand Martin Bank, 10.05

02 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 09.00, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

02 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, 08.50, on the Scrape

02 Nov Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on northeast side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.50, also 5 Golden Plovers, 3 Common Snipes and Yellow-legged Gull

saturday 01 november

01 Nov Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening

01 Nov Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three again today

01 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 15.05, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

01 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 13.30, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

01 Nov Crossbill Salcey Forest – ten flew over near main car park, 11.35

01 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 09.00, showing well and viewable from footpath at eastern end, 52.3038, -0.6312

01 Nov Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 09.00, viewable from footpath at eastern end, although distant 52.3038, -0.6312

01 Nov Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.05, also 2 Golden Plovers and Yellow-legged Gull

friday 31 october

31 Oct Yellow-browed Warbler Earls Barton GP – unconfirmed report of one at New Workings (no precise location details), today

31 Oct Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 14.40, also Bittern and 2 Stonechats

31 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – at least one, still, this morning, also Bittern

31 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 11.10, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

31 Oct Gannet Summer Leys LNR – immature flew east, 11.05

31 Oct Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter, still, 11.00, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards, still

31 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 10.05, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

31 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 08.30, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

31 Oct Grey Plover Hollowell Res – one flew over, 08.05

31 Oct Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still near ‘shrike hedge’, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 07.45, also Merlin and 2 Stonechats

thursday 30 october

30 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 16.30, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

30 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, from Paul Britten Hide, 15.10, also 2 Pintails, 50 Golden Plovers, 6 Common Snipes and 2 Stonechats

30 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 13.50, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

30 Oct Caspian Gull Daventry CP – first-winter, 11.10, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards, still, and Black-tailed Godwit, still

30 Oct Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one on Eddie’s Island, 11.10

30 Oct Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still near ‘shrike hedge’, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 10.35

30 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 09.15, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312 also Pintail

30 Oct Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 08.20

30 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 08.20, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

wednesday 29 october

29 Oct Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – first-winter again in the gull roost, 16.50, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

29 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 15.40, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

29 Oct Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter, still, 13.15, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards, still

29 Oct Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still at Main Barrage Lake, this morning, also Yellow-legged Gull

29 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 11.15, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

29 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – at least one still, on the Scrape, 11.15, also 10 Golden Plovers and 2 Common Snipe

29 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, between Guilsborough Bay Point and mouth of Feeder Stream, 10.55, also first-winter Caspian Gull, Common Snipe and 6 Stonechats

29 Oct Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – male at 3rd Bunker, 10.20, but elusive

29 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 09.00, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

29 Oct Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still near ‘shrike hedge’, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.50, also 2 Stonechats and 4 Bramblings in general area

29 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 06.55, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

tuesday 28 october

28 Oct Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost, 17.45, also adult Caspian Gull and adult Yellow-legged Gull

28 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 15.45, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

28 Oct Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one in ditch near ‘shrike hedge’, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 14.45, also Merlin and Stonechat

28 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, 13.22, near mouth of Feeder Stream

28 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 12.30, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

28 Oct Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one still over Titchmarsh NR, 11.25, from North Hide

28 Oct Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one over Titchmarsh NR, 10.40, from North Hide

28 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – two still on the Scrape, mid-morning, also Common Snipe

28 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 07.35, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

28 Oct Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still, 07.20, at Main Barrage Lake, also 4 Common Snipes

28 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 06.20, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

monday 27 october

27 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake still on Big Lake, 16.50, viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

27 Oct Lesser Scaup Ditchford GP – drake on Big Lake, 14.20, present since mid-morning and viewable from footpath at eastern end 52.3038, -0.6312

27 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, 11.35, on Guilsborough Bay Point

27 Oct Ruddy Shelduck Hollowell Res – one, 11.00

27 Oct Caspian Gull Ravensthorpe Res – third-winter off the dam, 10.00, also Green Sandpiper north of the causeway

27 Oct Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – first-winter, 09.50, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards, still

27 Oct Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still, 08.55, near sluice gate on northern side of Main Barrage Lake

sunday 26 october

26 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, elusive in vegetation between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 16.47

26 Oct Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over, 13.50

26 Oct Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one on south side of Eddie’s Island, 12.35

26 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – second- winter on Mary’s Lake, this morning

26 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – third/fourth-winter on Mary’s Lake, 12.00

26 Oct Merlin Harrington AF – male, 11.10

26 Oct Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still, 10.45, near bridge on northern side of Main Barrage Lake

26 Oct Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – six (adults) in Scaldwell Bay, 10.30, also 3 Pintails, Dunlin and 4 Stonechats

26 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – two adults on Mary’s Lake, 09.45, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

26 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, 09.40, in Guilsborough Bay

26 Oct Crossbill Northampton – four flew over Allen Road, 09.40

26 Oct Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – three, 08.05, also Common Snipe and 2 Jack Snipes

26 Oct Whooper Swan Stanford Res – five flew north, 08.00, also Brambling over

26 Oct Merlin Gayton – one over, 07.35

26 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, on the Scrape, 07.10

26 Oct Pink-footed Goose Hanging Houghton – six flew over, 07.05

saturday 25 october

25 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, 16.15, then flew high from Guilsborough Bay toward Sailing Club

25 Oct Merlin Stanford Res – one flew over near the dam, 15.20

25 Oct Whooper Swan Pitsford – eight flew north toward Pitsford Res, 13.40, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls on the reservoir

25 Oct Crossbill Salcey Forest – two, this morning

25 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – adult again on Mary’s Lake, this morning, also Yellow-legged Gull

25 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – at least two, still, this morning

25 Oct Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one on the eastern side of Main Barrage Lake, 08.45

friday 24 october

24 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – adult on Mary’s Lake, 18.10, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

24 Oct Crossbill Harrington AF – one flew over, this afternoon, also 25 Golden Plovers over, plus 2 Stonechats

24 Oct Merlin Boddington Res – one, 12.05, but no further sign of yesterday’s Firecrest

24 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape before being flushed, 10.40

24 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – Norwegian-ringed individual again at New Workings (North), 10.30

24 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, elusive in vegetation between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 10.25, also Common Snipe and 4 Stonechats

24 Oct Bittern Stanford Res – two, 08.35

24 Oct Ring Ouzel Long Buckby – one reported from a site with no public access, 08.04

thursday 23 october

23 Oct Caspian Gull Pitsford Res – second-winter off Causeway car park, 17.00, also 15 Pintails, Dunlin, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechats

23 Oct Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, 16.10, then flew north

23 Oct Firecrest Boddington Res – one on the west side, on point opposite yacht club, 52.1706, -1.2751 14.15,

23 Oct Ruff Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 12.50, also 3 Pintails and Stonechat

23 Oct Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – Norwegian-ringed individual again in Wader Bay, 12.25

23 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 10.30, also drake Pintail

wednesday 22 october

22 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes, still, today

22 Oct Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, from Pioneer Hide, this morning, confirmed by video footage, but no sign this afternoon

22 Oct Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – unconfirmed report of one on the Scrape, this morning but no sign this afternoon

22 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 16.15, also Green Sandpiper

22 Oct Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – juvenile, 16.10 (no precise location details)

22 Oct Whooper Swan Stanford Res – two still in Blowers Lodge Bay, 14.45

22 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 13.00, also Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

22 Oct Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one on freshly ploughed field adjacent to ‘shrike hedge’, this morning, also 4 Stonechats and 2 Bramblings

22 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, this morning

22 Oct Whooper Swan Stanford Res – two still in Blowers Lodge Bay, 11.25

22 Oct Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 11.10

22 Oct Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – female north of the Causeway, 10.15

22 Oct Whooper Swan Stanford Res – two in Blowers Lodge Bay, 10.05

tuesday 21 october

21 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, immediately north of Guilsborough Bay Point, 16.20, also third-winter Caspian Gull, Dunlin, Rock Pipit on shoreline infront of Sailing Club, plus 4 Stonechats

21 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, from Pioneer Hide, 14.10, also Jack Snipe, Bittern and 2 Stonechats, plus Norweigian-ringed Greenshank in Wader Bay

21 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, from Pioneer Hide, this morning, also Jack Snipe, Bittern and 2 Stonechats

21 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew SW, 07.55

21 Oct Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one east of Main Barrage Lake, on fence bordering Deep Water Lake, 07.55, also Jack Snipe

Monday 20 october

20 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, from Pioneer Hide, 15.45, also Stonechat

20 Oct Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one again near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottebrooke and Hanging Houghton, 17.10, also 6 Stonechats and 4 Bramblings

20 Oct Crossbill Salcey Forest – fifteen flew over, mid-morning

20 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes, still, 10.15

20 Oct Rock Pipit Pitsford Res – one at mouth of Moulton Grange Bay, 10.00

20 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, from Pioneer Hide, 09.45, also Jack Snipe and 2 Common Snipes

sunday 19 october

19 Oct Caspian Gull Pitsford Res – adult off the dam this evening

19 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, today

19 Oct Ruff Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 16.20, also 6 Pintails and 2 Stonechats

19 Oct Caspian Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult on Main lake, 15.55, also 2 Pintails and Dunlin

19 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, from Pioneer Hide, 14.36, also Jack Snipe

19 Oct Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 12.20, from Pioneer Hide

19 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 11.00, also Green Sandpiper

19 Oct Crossbill Stanford Res – one flew south over Blowers Lodge Bay, 10.50

19 Oct Crossbill Kelmarsh – small group heard in New Covert, 10.10

19 Oct Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in The Narrows, 10.00

saturday 18 october

18 Oct Short-eared Owl Wootton – one at dusk, this evening (no precise location details)

18 Oct Siberian Chiffchaff Kettering – one at Wicksteed Park Lakes, willow stand that surrounds the willow archway at 52.3811, -0.7086 late afternoon

18 Oct Rock Pipit Hollowell Res – two reported today

18 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile still at Titchmarsh NR, 15.50, also 39 Golden Plovers flew east

18 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, 15.45, near feeder stream

18 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, 12.27

18 Oct Crossbill Pitsford Res – three, this morning

18 Oct Ruff Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 11.30, also c.90 Golden Plovers, 3 Dunlins, 3+ Common Snipes and 1-2 Stonechats

18 Oct Crossbill Harrington AF – one flew over, late morning, also 25 Golden Plovers, 4 Stonechats and 6 Bramblings

18 Oct Osprey Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 10.20, also 2 Pintails

18 Oct Common Scoter Hollowell Res – female-type, still, mid-morning

18 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three still, 2 on the Scrape, and one in Wader Bay, also 3 Jack Snipes and Bittern in Wader Bay, 10.10

18 Oct Goshawk Crick – one flew NE toward St Margaret’s View, 10.00

18 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, in Guilsborough Bay, 09.45

18 Oct Caspian Gull Kettering – second-winter at Wicksteed Park Lakes, 09.30, also 2 Stonechats

18 Oct ‘Northern’ Willow Warbler Stanford Res – juvenile trapped and ringed, 08.45

18 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two briefly in Settling Pond area, 07.55

18 Oct Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four flew NE from roost at Main Lake, 07.20

friday 17 october

17 Oct Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, late afternoon, also 6 Stonechats

⊗ 17 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – no further sign north of the causeway, from mid-afternoon

17 Oct Pink-footed Goose Lilbourne Meadows NR – five flew NE, 14.20, also 4 Stonechats

17 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still, on old road at the mouth of Walgrave Bay, 13.40, also 112 Golden Plovers and 3 Dunlins in Scaldwell Bay

17 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three again on the Scrape, infront of Pioneer Hide, 12.46

17 Oct Rock Pipit Hollowell Res – one still on Guilsborough Bay, 12.10, also Northern Wheatear

17 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew over car park and landed in cattle field, 11.30

17 Oct Rock Pipit Hollowell Res – one again on eastern shoreline, 11.10, also Common Snipe and 6 Stonechats

17 Oct Whooper Swan Ditchford GP – two adults flew east, 11.05

17 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile still infront of Peter Scott Hide, Titchmarsh NR, 11.00

17 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, in Guilsborough Bay, 10.05, also Rock Pipit on Guilsborough Bay Point

17 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.50

17 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes, still, 09.00

17 Oct Rock Pipit Hollowell Res – one on eastern shoreline before flying toward dam, 07.55

thursday 16 october

16 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – two still on the Scrape, today

16 Oct Caspian Gull Pitsford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening, also 5 Yellow-legged Gulls

16 Oct Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – second-winter, 17.35

16 Oct Spoonbill Brampton Valley – one flew west toward Cottesbrooke, 17.30, also 3 Stonechats

16 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 17.15, also female-type Common Scoter, still

16 Oct Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 17.15

16 Oct Hen Harrier Harrington AF – male flew NE, 17.10, also 2 Stonechats and 2 Bramblings

16 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still in Scaldwell Bay, 16.30

16 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two, still, 15.05

16 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still, infront of Bird Club Hide, Scaldwell Bay, 15.00, also 72 Golden Plovers

16 Oct Rock Pipit Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 13.40, also 5 Stonechats and 2 Bramblings

16 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 13.00

16 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still, infront of Bird Club Hide, Scaldwell Bay, 11.30, also Grey Plover and 19 Golden Plovers

16 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 11.15

16 Oct Crossbill Northampton – three flew over Penvale Park, East Hunsbury, 11.00

16 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still, at mouth of Walgrave Bay, 10.20

16 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still, in Scaldwell Bay, 08.35

16 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.05, also female-type Common Scoter, still, off Guilsborough Bay Point

16 Oct Crossbill Hollowell Res – two female in pine tree at west end of dam, 07.35

16 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew over Settling Pond area, 07.35

wednesday 15 october

15 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – adult on Mary’s Lake, this evening, also 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

15 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature still at mouth of Walgrave Bay, near to the old road, 17.27, also Ruff still in Scaldwell Bay

15 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three again on the Scrape, infront of Pioneer Hide, 17.10

15 Oct Spoonbill Pitsford Res – immature at mouth of Walgrave Bay, near to the old road, 16.45, also 14 Pintails and 67 Golden Plovers in Scaldwell Bay

15 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 12.45, also 2 Green Sandpipers

⊗ 15 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – no sign of any this morning

15 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – first-winter on Mary’s Lake, 11.45

15 Oct Mediterranean Gull Thrapston GP – adult at Titchmarsh NR, 11.15

15 Oct Ruff Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, late morning, also 10 Pintails, 9 Golden Plovers, 2 Green Sandpipers and Stonechat

15 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two, still, 09.20, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

15 Oct Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottebrooke and Hanging Houghton, 09.05

15 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.31

Tuesday 14 october

14 Oct Rock Pipit Boddington Res – at least one on western shoreline between the two benches, 15.15-16.00, also 6 Common Snipes

14 Oct Common Scoter Hollowell Res – female-type, still, off East Copse, 16.00

14 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three , still, on the Scrape, 15.25

14 Oct Rock Pipit Daventry CP – two in West Bay, 12.25, also 2 Red-crested Pochards, still

14 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three , still, on the Scrape, 12.25

14 Oct Mediterranean Gull Hollowell Res – first-winter in Guilsborough Bay, 11.45, also Common Scoter, still, Pectoral Sandpiper, still, 3 Common Snipes and 4 Stonechats

14 Oct Greenshank Pitsford Res – one heard over The Narrows, 11.45, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls and 2 Stonechats

14 Oct Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – female north of Causeway, 10.10, also Red-crested Pochard x Mallard hybrid

14 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 09.15, also Common Scoter, still

14 Oct Common Scoter Hollowell Res – female-type off eastern shoreline, 08.15

14 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.05

14 Oct Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottebrooke and Hanging Houghton, 09.55

14 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.17

monday 13 october

13 Oct Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult, early evening

13 Oct Mediterranean Gull Earls Barton GP – second-winter, briefly at Mary’s Lake, 17.20, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – one still on Titchmarsh NR, 17.15, also Ruff and Hobby

13 Oct Common Scoter Thrapston GP – two immatures on Town Lake, 17.15, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three , still, in Wader Bay, 16.45, also Jack Snipe on The Slips and 17 Golden Plovers

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – at least one , still, in Wader Bay, 16.25

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three , still, infront of Feeding Station, 15.20

13 Oct Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – male at the end of the concrete track with a flock of 100+ Fieldfares and 50+ Redwings, 13.45, also 60+ Golden Plovers, Merlin, 2 Stonechats and 3-4 Bramblings

13 Oct Caspian Gull Naseby Res – two adults, 12.40, also adult Yellow-legged Gull, plus c.30 Golden Plovers flew south

⊗ 13 Oct Yellow-browed Warbler Daventry CP – no further sign up to 12.35; Pintail, 2 Red-crested Pochards and 14 Golden Plovers on site

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three , still, on the Scrape, 11.50

13 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 11.40

13 Oct Black Redstart Old – one at Rectory Farm (no public access), 11.05

13 Oct Caspian Gull Pitsford Res – adult off the dam, 10.50, also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

13 Oct Caspian Gull Ravensthorpe Res – adult off the dam, 10.15, also Pintail north of causeway

13 Oct Common Scoter Clifford Hill GP – four female-types, 10.05 (no specific location details)

13 Oct Yellow-browed Warbler Daventry CP – one, 10.00, with mobile tit flock just south of the view point near the south-east end 52.2660, -1.1511 then moved toward Grit Trap area, also drake Red-crested Pochard, still

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three, still, behind Brayshaw’s Bund, 09.55

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – three on the Scrape, 09.15

13 Oct Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – six (5 drakes) in The Narrows, 08.00, also Brambling flew over

13 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.26

sunday 12 october

12 Oct Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult, 17.00

12 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 16.15, also 2 Pintails and 50 Golden Plovers

12 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile, still at Titchmarsh NR, 16.05, also Ruff and Hobby

12 Oct Short-eared Owl Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 15.40, also 2 Bramblings and 2 Stonechats

12 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 15.25, also 5 Red-crested Pochards, 2 Mediterranean Gulls (adult and first-winter), 3 Rock Pipits and 2 Stonechats

12 Oct Rock Pipit Boddington Res – one on shoreline in north-east corner, 14.30

12 Oct Merlin Stanwick GP – one, 13.50, flew into trees behind cafe

12 Oct Merlin Harrington AF – one, 13.45, also 18 Golden Plovers over 5 Bramblings and 2 Stonechats

12 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile still at Titchmarsh NR, 11.40

12 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.24

saturday 11 october

11 Oct Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one over Heronry Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 17.20

11 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 16.00, also Pintail on Main Lake plus Jack Snipe and Common Snipe from Pioneer Hide

11 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 15.30

⊗ 11 Oct Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – no sign of any, 12.00

11 Oct Crossbill Ashton Wold – five, this morning

11 Oct Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – five still on Main Barrage Lake, early morning

11 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.16

11 Oct Bittern Stanford Res – two flew from eastern end and dropped into Leicestershire reedbed, 06.55

friday 10 october

10 Oct Ruff Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 15.45, also 5 Pintails, 5 Common Snipes, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and 2 Stonechats plus 2 additional adult Yellow-legged Gulls off the dam/Sailing Club

10 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 15.25, also 11 Golden Plovers flew south, plus 7 Common Snipes on Eddie’s Island/Hawthorn Island

10 Oct Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – five on Main Barrage Lake, early afternoon, also 2 Common Sandpipers and 5 Common Snipes

10 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile, still at Titchmarsh NR, 12.30, also Ruff and Stonechat

10 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – drake still, 11.35

10 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North), 11.00, also Green Sandpiper

10 Oct Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – one on Main Barrage Lake, 10.25

10 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.00

10 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew over old railway track and in to Settling Pond area, 07.10

thursday 09 october

09 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, early evening, also 5 Pintails

09 Oct Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, this afternoon, also Ruff, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes and 2 Stonechats

09 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, this morning

09 Oct Merlin Brampton Valley – one over ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 10.25, also Stonechat

09 Oct Rock Pipit Daventry CP – one on the dam, briefly, 09.10, but no further sign, also drake Red-crested Pochard

09 Oct Caspian Gull Kettering – second-winter at Wicksteed Park Lakes, 08.50

09 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 07.55

09 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.06

wednesday 08 october

08 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one in Settling Pond area, 16.00

08 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile, still at Titchmarsh NR, 15.15, also juvenile Ruff

08 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 15.00, from Pioneer Hide

08 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 14.14

08 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – Norwegian-ringed individual at New Workings (South), 12.30

08 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP, drake still, 10.15

08 Oct Whooper Swan Stanford Res – three near the dam, 09.20

08 Oct Bittern Stanford Res – two together in flight, 08.45

08 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.10

08 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.11

tuesday 07 october

07 Oct Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one still on Eddie’s Island, 17.05

07 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 15.40

07 Oct Whooper Swan Thrapston GP – one on Aldwincle Lake at Titchmarsh NR until 15.10, when flew off south

07 Oct Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP, drake, 15.05

07 Oct Merlin Harrington AF – one, 13.35

07 Oct Whooper Swan Thrapston GP – one on Aldwincle Lake at Titchmarsh NR, 13.20

07 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile, still at Titchmarsh NR, 12.45, also juvenile Ruff

07 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North), 12.30, also Green Sandpiper

07 Oct Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 10.55, also 5 Pintails, 2 Ringed Plovers, Ruff and 2 Stonechats

07 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 10.15

07 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 10.00, also, 14 Golden Plovers and 8 Common Snipes

07 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.12

monday 06 october

06 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still,17.15, on Guilsborough Bay Point

06 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 16.30, from Pioneer Hide

06 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 13.30

06 Oct Whooper Swan Daventry CP – one, 11.40

06 Oct Caspian Gull Daventry CP – second-winter, 10.10, also drake Red-crested Pochard

06 Oct Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – one around bunkers, early morning, also 2 Stonechats, plus Brambling and 3 Crossbills over

06 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 07.55

06 Oct Crossbill Kettering – one flew over Weekly Wood Avenue, 07.10

06 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two circled before flying NE, 07.05

sunday 05 october

05 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 16.55

05 Oct Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one still on Eddie’s Island, 16.05

05 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, on the Scrape, 15.25, also Jack Snipe on Eddie’s Island

05 Oct Northern Wheatear Lilbourne Meadows NR – two adjacent to DIRFT 3 lorry park, 13.05, also 3 Stonechats on the reserve

05 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still, in Feeder Stream, 12.45

⊗ 05 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – no sign of juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay this morning

05 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, this morning

05 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.55

05 Oct Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – eight flew in from the east, 08.00, without landing and then flew off high NE over Walgrave Bay; also Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff and Green Sandpiper

saturday 04 october

04 Oct Merlin Brampton Valley – one again between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton this evening, also 10 Stonechats

04 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile, still at Titchmarsh NR, 16.30, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

04 Oct Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one on Eddie’s Island, 15.20, from Paul Britten Hide

04 Oct Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one, mid-afternoon (no specific location details), also 2 Stonechats

04 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.45, from Bird Club Hide

04 Oct Osprey Pitsford Res – one, still, early afternoon

04 Oct Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – one at Kinewell Lake, 12.30

04 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.30, from Bird Club Hide, also 4 Ringed Plovers and 3 Ruffs

04 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – first-winter again on Mary’s Lake, late morning, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

04 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 11.15

04 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.10, from Bird Club Hide

04 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 09.25, on the Scrape, also Cattle Egret

04 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.10, from Bird Club Hide

04 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.50

04 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.10

friday 03 october

03 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile, still at Titchmarsh NR, 16.15, also Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

03 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.00, close to inlet stream, also 3 Ruffs

03 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 13.00

03 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.00, also 3 Ruffs and 2 Common Snipes

03 Oct Caspian Gull Naseby Res – two adults, 11.15

03 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 11.00

03 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – four flew over the Settling Pond, 10.30

03 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 10.09

03 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 08.55, from Pioneer Hide, also 3 Common Snipes

03 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.20

03 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two in Settling Pond area, 07.29

03 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.22

thursday 02 october

02 Oct Caspian Gull Earls Barton GP – first-winter on Mary’s Lake, 17.45, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

02 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one by Settling Pond, 17.10, before flying off, also adult Yellow-legged Gull in the gull roost

02 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 16.15, best viewed from James Fisher Hide, also 4 Ringed Plovers and 2 Ruffs

02 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 15.45

02 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 15.00

02 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.55, best viewed from James Fisher Hide, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruffs and Common Snipe

02 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 13.50

02 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.40, best viewed from James Fisher Hide

02 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – one, still at Titchmarsh NR, 13.20, also Common Sandpiper

02 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still between Feeder Stream and Guilsborough Bay Point, 12.00

02 Oct Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North), 11.45, also Green Sandpiper; 2 Stonechats at New Workings (South)

02 Oct American Golden Plover Pitsford Res – juvenile in Scaldwell Bay, 11.15, also 4 Ringed Plovers and 3 Ruffs

02 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile still north of Guilsborough Bay Point, 09.55

02 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 09.35, also 3 Common Snipes

02 Oct Osprey Pitsford Res – one, 09.02

02 Oct Merlin Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 09.00, also 10 Stonechats and 2 Whinchats

02 Oct Pectoral Sandpiper Hollowell Res – juvenile north of Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.10

02 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.14

wednesday 01 october

01 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, on the Scrape, 17.20, from Paul Britten Hide, also female Pintail and Common Snipe, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull on adjacent Mary’s Lake, Earls Barton GP

01 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one near Settling Pond area, 16.40

01 Oct Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – one, still at Titchmarsh NR, 14.55, also Ruff, 2 Greenshanks and Green Sandpiper

01 Oct Merlin Duston – male flew south over New Sandy Lane Attenuation Pond, 14.30

01 Oct Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 10.55, 2 Common Snipes and 8 Stonechats

⊗ 01 Oct American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile flew off high south, 10.00, and lost to view

01 Oct American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile again on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 09.15

01 Oct Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, on the Scrape, 08.50, from Pioneer Hide

⊗ 01 Oct American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile flew off east, 08.15

01 Oct American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile still on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 07.20, also Dunlin

01 Oct Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in to Settling Pond area, 07.13

01 Oct American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile still on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 07.00

tuesday 30 september

30 Sep Bittern Thrapston GP – one still at Titchmarsh NR today

30 Sep American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile still on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 18.40

30 Sep American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile still on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 17.55

30 Sep American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile still on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 17.35

30 Sep Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one this afternoon, also Peregrine and 2 Stonechats

30 Sep American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile still on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 16.50

30 Sep American Golden Plover Clifford Hill GP – juvenile, 14.30, on northern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake (present since mid-morning)

30 Sep Ruff Hollowell Res – juvenile, 12.05, also Ringed Plover

30 Sep Ruff Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 11.35, also 3 Pintails and 4 Ringed Plovers

30 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.20, from Paul Britten Hide, also 2 Common Snipes and Marsh Harrier

30 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes (eclipse and immature), still, 09.35, also 2 Pintails and Green Sandpiper

30 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 09.30

30 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two again in Settling Pond area, 07.00, also Bittern

monday 29 september

29 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew low over Welford Road car park heading west in to the reservoir, 18.58

29 Sep Common Redstart Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed today

29 Sep Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – first-winter, 14.45, then flew NE, also 25 Golden Plovers flew over, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes, and male Stonechat in wind turbine field north of reservoir

29 Sep Ruff Pitsford Res – two in Holcot Bay, midday, also Green Sandpiper

29 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, this morning

29 Sep Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one this morning (no specific location details), also Common Redstart and 2 Stonechats

29 Sep Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this morning, also 4 Stonechats, Whinchat and Peregrine

29 Sep Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew south, 10.50, also Ringed Plover, Common Snipe and 9 Stonechats (8 along south-eastern side, one on Guilsborough Bay Point)

29 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one in the vicinity of the Causeway, 10.25-10.35

29 Sep Rock Pipit Daventry CP – two, mobile along the dam, 09.05, approximately 70 m east of the cafe, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards still, plus Green Sandpiper

29 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one in dead tree near Bird Club Hide, 08.45

29 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two again in Settling Pond area, 07.00

sunday 28 september

28 Sep Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – one at end of concrete spur leading away from 2nd Bunker, late afternoon

28 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew north over The Narrows, 15.20

28 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.00, also 4 Ringed Plovers, Ruff, 5 Common Snipes, adult Yellow-legged Gull and Stonechat

28 Sep Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still, in north-east corner of Main Barrage Lake, 14.10, also 2 Common Snipes

28 Sep Ruff Pitsford Res – three still, in Holcot Bay, 13.20

28 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.25

28 Sep Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile still on Titchmarsh NR, 10.00, on pool infront of Peter Scott Hide

28 Sep Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one on the eastern side of Main Barrage Lake, 08.55, also Green Sandpiper

28 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes (eclipse and immature), still, 08.45

28 Sep Northern Wheatear Hollowell Res – one on the dam, 07.20

⊗ 28 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – no sign of any up to 07.15

saturday 27 september

27 Sep Bittern Stanwick GP – one, 18.10

27 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – one, early evening, also 4 Dunlins and 7 Common Snipes

27 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 16.45, on the Scrape from Pioneer Hide

27 Sep Ruff Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.55

27 Sep Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – juvenile on Titchmarsh NR, 13.50, on pool infront of Peter Scott Hide, also Ruff and Bittern

27 Sep Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female/immature, early afternoon (no specific location details), also Short-eared Owl and 2 Stonechats

⊗ 27 Sep Slavonian Grebe Stanford Res – no sign this morning up to 09.45

27 Sep Ruff Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 09.10

27 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.25, also 4 Ringed Plovers, Black-tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 14 Common Snipes and 4 Stonechats

27 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes (eclipse and immature), still, 08.05, also Green Sandpiper

27 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two in Settling Pond area, 06.50

friday 26 september

26 Sep Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – two still on Titchmarsh NR today

26 Sep Red-crested Pochard Pitsford Res – drake close to shoreline off the point between Scaldwell Bay and Walgrave Bay, 14.35

26 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.15, also 4 Ringed Plovers and Dunlin

26 Sep Slavonian Grebe Stanford Res – one still in The Narrows, 13.35

26 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes (eclipse and immature), still, 11.05, also Common Sandpiper

26 Sep Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 11.00, also 3 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Snipes

26 Sep Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult briefly, 10.00, also 2 Ringed Plovers and 9 Stonechats

26 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 09.45, from Screen Hide before being flushed by vehicle

25 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.25, also 4 Ringed Plovers, 12 Common Snipes, Osprey and 4 Stonechats

26 Sep Bittern Stanford Res – one, still, 09.20

26 Sep Slavonian Grebe Stanford Res – one in The Narrows, 09.20

26 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 09.10, also Crossbill flew low south

26 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two in Settling Pond area, 06.45

thursday 25 september

25 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 17.20, at east end of Main Lake, also Dunlin

25 Sep Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 16.40

25 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.35, also 4 Ringed Plovers, Ruff, 2 Dunlins, 12 Common Snipes and Yellow-legged Gull

⊗ 25 Sep Slavonian Grebe Daventry CP – no sign this morning

25 Sep Common Scoter Hollowell Res – female/immature still, 10.20, of Guilsborough Bay Point, also Ringed Plover and 10+ Stonechats

25 Sep Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – two still on Titchmarsh NR, mid-morning

25 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes (eclipse and immature), still, 09.30, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

25 Sep Bittern Stanford Res – one, still, 09.25

25 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 09.05, also Ruff, 2 Dunlins, 7+ Common Snipes, Marsh Harrier and 2 Stonechats

25 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 09.05, also Ringed Plover and Green Sandpiper

25 Sep Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one again near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.40, also 4 Stonechats, 2 Whinchats and Northern Wheatear

25 Sep Common Scoter Hollowell Res – female/immature opposite East Copse, 08.00

25 Sep Garganey Stanford Res – one in The Narrows, 07.55

25 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two in Settling Pond area, 06.55

wednesday 24 september

24 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – two flew in from the east to roost, this evening

24 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – two this evening, also Common Snipe

24 Sep Bittern Stanford Res – one, still, 18.30

⊗ 24 Sep Lesser Scaup Stanford Res – still no further sign of eclipse drake this evening

24 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, late afternoon

24 Sep Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – two still on Titchmarsh NR, late afternoon

24 Sep Slavonian Grebe Hollowell Res – one, still,17.55, off Guilsborough Bay Point

24 Sep Slavonian Grebe Daventry CP – one, still, 17.25, viewed from the dam

24 Sep Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, early afternoon

24 Sep Slavonian Grebe Hollowell Res – one, still, 13.09

⊗ 24 Sep Lesser Scaup Stanford Res – no further sign of eclipse drake up to 13.20

24 Sep Slavonian Grebe Daventry CP – one, still, 12.35, also 2 Red-crested Pochards, still

24 Sep Glossy Ibis Thrapston GP – two reported on Titchmarsh NR, 11.45

24 Sep Slavonian Grebe Hollowell Res – one, 11.25, opposite East Copse on the north-east side

24 Sep Little Stint Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 11.05, also Ruff, Dunlin and 8 Common Snipes

24 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.55, also 2 Ruffs, Dunlin and Osprey

24 Sep Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, mid-morning, also Peregrine

24 Sep Slavonian Grebe Daventry CP – one, still, 10.35, between tern rafts and viewable from the dam

24 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 10.10, also 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Snipe

24 Sep Bittern Stanford Res – one, still, 09.45

24 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one again in Settling Pond area, 09.45, before flying off

24 Sep Slavonian Grebe Daventry CP – one, 09.25, viewable distantly from the dam, also Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers

24 Sep Lesser Scaup Stanford Res – moulting eclipse drake still in The Narrows, 09.00

24 Sep Greenshank Clifford Hill GP – one, 08.35

24 Sep Bittern Stanford Res – one, still, 08.00

24 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – three again, flew in to Settling Pond area, 06.44

tuesday 23 september

23 Sep Manx Shearwater Long Buckby – one picked up dead alongside the A428 today

23 Sep Whinchat Hollowell Res – one on the north-east side this evening, also 8 Stonechats on the south-east side

23 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 16.45, between Screen Hide and Feeding Station

23 Sep Lesser Scaup Stanford Res – moulting eclipse drake, still, 16.05, in The Narrows

23 Sep Lesser Scaup Stanford Res – moulting eclipse drake, still, 15.30, in The Narrows

23 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, on eastern shoreline,15.25, also 2 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

23 Sep Lesser Scaup Stanford Res – moulting eclipse drake, still, 14.30, between The Narrows and Keepers Lodge Bay

23 Sep Lesser Scaup Stanford Res – moulting eclipse drake, off Keepers Lodge Bay, 13.00, also Aythya hybrid resembling Lesser Scaup (!) and Marsh Harrier

23 Sep Greenshank Clifford Hill GP – two in flight over the western end, 12.30

23 Sep Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North), 12.20, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

23 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes (eclipse and immature), still, this morning, also 2 Common Sandpipers

23 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.05, also 2 Ruffs, Dunlin and 7 Common Snipes

23 Sep Bittern Stanford Res – one, still, 08.55

23 Sep Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, again, early morning, also 3 Stonechats, Whinchat and Northern Wheatear

23 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – three flew in to Settling Pond area, early morning, remaining for 30 minutes before flying off

23 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – one, early morning

monday 22 september

22 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, from Paul Britten Hide, this afternoon

22 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – one, 16.25, also Ringed Plover and 2 Common Snipes

22 Sep White-tailed Eagle Byfield – sub-adult flew south, 15.25

22 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 13.50, also 3 Ringed Plovers and 2 Stonechats

22 Sep Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – first-winter, 12.15, also Ringed Plover and 2 Stonechats

22 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one south of the Causeway, this morning, also 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Redstart, 2 Stonechats and 2 Crossbills

22 Sep Manx Shearwater Blisworth – one picked up alive with no apparent injuries, this morning, then taken to Animals In Need, Little Irchester, for recuperation

22 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, this morning

22 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two drakes (eclipse and immature), 11.00, also Green Sandpiper and 3 Common Sandpipers

22 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.30, also 8 Pintails, 3 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruffs, Little Stint, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and 2 Stonechats

22 Sep Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over The Narrows, 07.00

22 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – three flew in, 06.35, to Settling Pond area, flying off at 06.45

sunday 21 september

21 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, this afternoon, also 2 Pintails, Ringed Plover, 3 Ruffs, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull and Osprey

21 Sep Northern Wheatear Lilbourne Meadows NR – one. 15.30

21 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 11.45, also 2 Ringed Plovers and adult Yellow-legged Gull

21 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.00, also 3 Pintails, 3 Ruffs and Dunlin

21 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – three, 09.25, also 5 Ringed Plovers

21 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, on Eddie’s Island, 09.00

21 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – three flew in, 06.30, to Settling Pond area, flying off at 07.00

saturday 20 september

20 Sep Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – first-winter, 19.00, also 3 Ruffs and 8 Ringed Plovers

20 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.30, also 2 Ruffs, Hobby and Stonechat

20 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.20

20 Sep Cattle Egret Stanford Res – one, still, by the Settling Pond, mid-afternoon

20 Sep Black-necked Grebe Stanford Res – one still, 14.55, from the hide

20 Sep Sandwich Tern Stanwick GP – one flew north-east over Visitor Centre, 14.05

20 Sep Common Redstart Clifford Hill GP – one still in hedge between 2nd and 3rd field east of Premier Inn, 14.05

20 Sep Common Redstart Clifford Hill GP – one ‘in hedge near pylon’, 12.55

20 Sep Greenshank Earls Barton GP – two at New Workings (North), 12.30, also Green Sandpiper

20 Sep Black-necked Grebe Stanford Res – one still, 12.00, in Blowers Lodge Bay

20 Sep Cattle Egret Stanford Res – one, still, by the Settling Pond, 12.00

20 Sep Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, briefly, late morning, also 2 Stonechats, plus 2 Whinchats at nearby Blueberry Farm

20 Sep Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 10.15

⊗ 20 Sep Wood Sandpiper Cransley Res – no sign, 10.00

20 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.40, also Ruff and Stonechat

20 Sep Black-necked Grebe Stanford Res – one still, 09.25, in Keepers Lodge Bay

20 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one in Walgrave Bay, 09.00

20 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 08.40, from Pioneer Hide, also Common Sandpiper

20 Sep Black-necked Grebe Stanford Res – one off the reedbed on southern side, 07.45

20 Sep Curlew Boddington Res – one flew over, 07.10, also 3 Ruffs, 6+ Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe

20 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – three flew in, 06.45, landing briefly before flying low north, also Cattle Egret, still

friday 19 september

19 Sep Wood Sandpiper Cransley Res – one, 17.40

19 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one over Scaldwell Bay, 15.55

19 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.40, also Pintail, 5 Ruffs, 3 Greenshanks, Hobby and 2 Marsh Harriers

19 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – one flew NE, 14.15

19 Sep Marsh Harrier Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (South), 12.25

19 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew west over Walgrave Bay, 11.40

19 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – two adults, 10.15, also Green Sandpiper

19 Sep Cattle Egret Stanford Res – one still on wet field by Settling Pond, 10.00

19 Sep Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – first-winter, 09.35, also Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and 7 Common Sandpipers

19 Sep Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North), 09.35, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpipers

19 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, on the Scrape, 09.20

19 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.50, also 3 Ruffs and Marsh Harrier, still

19 Sep Glossy Ibis Stanford Res – three on wet field by Settling Pond before flying NE, 06.45, also Cattle Egret

thursday 18 september

18 Sep Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – juvenile again in Scaldwell Bay, 14.00, also juvenile Peregrine and Hobby

18 Sep Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – juvenile in Scaldwell Bay, 12.40, also Green Sandpiper, 2 Hobbies and Osprey

18 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.10, also 2 Pintails and 4 Ruffs

18 Sep Caspian Gull Daventry CP – third-winter this morning, also 2 Ringed Plovers, Green Sandpiper and 6 Common Sandpipers, plus adult hybrid Herring Gull x Lesser Black-backed Gull

18 Sep Whinchat Thrapston GP – one on fence at southern end of Elinor Trout Lake, 11.25, also2 Ringed Plovers, Green Sandpiper and Dunlin on Titchmarsh NR

18 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 10.25, also juvenile Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

18 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.15, also 4 Ruffs and Marsh Harrier

18 Sep Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one still on east side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.10

18 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – three, 07.05, also 6 Ringed Plovers and Common Sandpiper

wednesday 17 september

17 Sep Common Redstart Harrington AF – one, this afternoon, also 2 Stonechats

17 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 13.10, also 3 Pintails, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 5 Ruffs, 3 Greenshanks, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

17 Sep Glossy Ibis Earls Barton GP – one flew west over New Workings (North), 12.15

17 Sep Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two on the south-east side of Main Barrage Lake, this morning

17 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.45, also 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper in Holcot Bay

17 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – two adults, 10.25, also juvenile Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover and 2 Green Sandpipers

17 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 10.15

17 Sep Caspian Gull Daventry CP – adult, 09.20, also juvenile Ringed Plover and 6 Common Sandpipers

17 Sep Whinchat Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.35, also 2 Stonechats

17 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – two, 07.10, also 2 Ringed Plovers

tuesday 16 september

16 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, early evening, also juvenile Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpipers and Marsh Harrier

⊗ 16 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – no further sign between 15.00 and 17.10; 6 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruffs, 2 Common Sandpipers, 2 Hobbies and Peregrine on site

16 Sep Ruff Clifford Hill GP – one on The Point, 15.55, also 2 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

16 Sep Curlew Stanford Res – one flew over, 12.45, also 5 Common Sandpipers

16 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – one, still, 11.40, also 10 Ringed Plovers and 2 Ruffs

16 Sep Red-crested Pochard Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, 11.40,

16 Sep Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew high west, 11.15, also Common Sandpiper

16 Sep Wood Sandpiper Naseby Res – one, still, 10.20, also Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Green Sandpipers and adult Caspian Gull

16 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.40, also 6 Pintails, 5 Ruffs and 2 Ospreys

16 Sep Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton and Blueberry Farm, 09.35, also Common Redstart, 6 Whinchats and Northern Wheatear

16 Sep Caspian Gull Daventry CP – first-winter, 09.00, also Green Sandpiper and 6 Common Sandpipers

16 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – juvenile, still, 07.15, also 9 Ringed Plovers , 2 Ruffs, 2 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

Monday 15 september

15 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – one, still, 19.00, also 9 Ringed Plovers and 2 Ruffs

15 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – one, still, 17.40, also 10 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruffs, Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

15 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.40, also 5 Pintails, 4 Ruffs, 2 Greenshanks, Osprey and Peregrine

15 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, infront of Pioneer Hide, 14.25, also Marsh Harrier and 2 Hobbies

15 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – one still on west side, 14.10

15 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – one, still, 11.55, on west side with 9 Ringed Plover and 3 Ruffs; no sign of Sandwich Tern or Sanderling

15 Sep Black Tern Hollowell Res – one off the dam, 11.45, also juvenile Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and juvenile Arctic Tern

15 Sep Wood Sandpiper Naseby Res – one, still, 10.10, also Greenshank, Green Sandpiper and 2 Caspian Gulls (adult and juvenile)

15 Sep Sandwich Tern Boddington Res – one reported, mid-morning

15 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – one, still, 09.50, on NW side, also Sanderling, still

15 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.45, also 5 Pintails, 4 Ruffs, 2 Greenshanks, Marsh Harrier and Hobby

15 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, infront of Pioneer Hide, 09.25

15 Sep Ruff Boddington Res – two, 07.05, also 7 Ringed Plovers and Common Sandpiper

sunday 14 september

14 Sep Caspian Gull Boddington Res – first-winter, late afternoon, also Tundra Ringed Plover and Hobby

⊗ 14 Sep Arctic Tern Hollowell Res – at least 50, subsequently reidentified as Common Terns

14 Sep Arctic Tern Hollowell Res – at least 50, arrived in very heavy rain and still present off the dam, 17.25

14 Sep Little Stint Boddington Res – one, 17.05, also 8 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruffs, Sanderling, Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

14 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.30, also 5 Ruffs, 3 Greenshanks and Hobby

14 Sep Wood Sandpiper Naseby Res – one in Burdetts Lodge Bay, 11.50, also Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe

14 Sep Hen Harrier Maidwell – one still in Blueberry Farm area, 11.20, also Common Redstart

14 Sep Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, late morning, also 2 Stonechats and 2 Whinchats

14 Sep Whimbrel Harrington AF – one flew over this morning, also Marsh Harrier, Common Redstart, 2 Whinchats and Northern Wheatear

14 Sep Common Redstart Harpole – two (one male, one female-type) west of the village, 11.05, in hedgerow along bridleway 200 m north of Glassthorpe Hill 52.2441, -1.02351

14 Sep Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.50, also Osprey

14 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.35, also 4 Pintails, 5 Ruffs, Greenshank and Stonechat

14 Sep Ruff Clifford Hill GP – two still, on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.50, also 12 Black-tailed Godwits flew south-west

saturday 13 september

13 Sep Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one, 18.00

13 Sep Common Redstart Borough Hill – at least 3, late afternoon

13 Sep Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – two off the dam, 14.55

13 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, infront of Pioneer Hide, 11.40, also 2 Ringed Plovers

13 Sep Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – one off the dam, 10.25

13 Sep Black Tern Ditchford GP – one still at Dragonfly Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, 10.15

13 Sep Ruff Naseby Res – juvenile, still, 09.40, also 5 Ringed Plovers, Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe and adult Caspian Gull

13 Sep Black Tern Hollowell Res – two off the dam, 09.10, also Ringed Plover, 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers, 4 Common Sandpipers, Peregrine and Osprey over south

13 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.45, also 5 Ruffs, 3 Green Sandpipers, Osprey and Marsh Harrier

13 Sep Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one, 08.30

13 Sep Common Redstart Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 08.30

13 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 07.50, infront of Pioneer Hide, also Bittern

13 Sep Ruff Clifford Hill GP – two still, early morning, also Greenshank and Common Sandpiper

friday 12 september

12 Sep Caspian Gull Kettering – second-winter at Wicksteed Park Lake, 18.05

12 Sep Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – two juveniles, 14.35

12 Sep Black Tern Hollowell Res – four off the dam at midday, also 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers, Green Sandpiper and Osprey in Guilsborough Bay

12 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, this morning

12 Sep Black Tern Ditchford GP – one at Dragonfly Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, 11.00

12 Sep Red-crested Pochard Pitsford Res – six in Scaldwell Bay, 10.55, also 6 Pintails

12 Sep Wood Sandpiper Naseby Res – juvenile, 10.20, also 5 Ringed Plovers, Black-tailed Godwit, juvenile Ruff, Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers, and adult Caspian Gull

12 Sep Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 10.00

12 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.05, also Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Ruffs, 3 Greenshanks, 6 Green Sandpipers and Osprey

thursday 11 september

11 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 19.35, also Bittern from Pioneer Hide, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Ruff, 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Hobbies

11 Sep Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.45, also 5 Whinchats and 2 Northern Wheatears

11 Sep Osprey Summer Leys LNR – one over Main Lake, 12.45

11 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.40

11 Sep Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – four, 11.50

11 Sep Osprey Earls Barton GP – one over New Workings (North), 11.15

11 Sep Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 11.00, also 2 Pintails, Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Ruffs and 3 Greenshanks

11 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.15, also, Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Greenshanks and Peregrine, plus Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper in Holcot Bay

11 Sep Ruff Clifford Hill GP – two on The Spit on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 08.15

wednesday 10 september

10 Sep Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 17.10

10 Sep Greenshank Earls Barton GP – five at New Workings (South), 12.30, also 3 Ringed Plovers and 3 Green Sandpipers

10 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.37, also Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Ruffs, 5 Greenshanks and 4 Common Snipes

10 Sep Black Tern Thrapston GP – two on Town Lake, also Yellow-legged Gull, plus Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and Hobby at Titchmarsh NR

10 Sep Black Tern Daventry CP – adult, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 4 Common Sandpipers and juvenile Arctic Tern

10 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, in Wader Bay, 09.30, also Ringed Plover and Marsh Harrier

10 Sep Whinchat Brampton Valley – five between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.35, also Common Redstart and 2 Northern Wheatears

tuesday 9 september

09 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 17.00, also Pintail, 4 Ringed Plovers, juvenile Ruff, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

09 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 14.10, infront of Paul Britten Hide

09 Sep Curlew Lilbourne Meadows NR – one from screen overlooking Winter Flood Pools, 13.05 (not Whimbrel as previously stated)

09 Sep Whimbrel Lilbourne Meadows NR – one from screen overlooking Winter Flood Pools, 13.05

09 Sep Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – juvenile on eastern shoreline, 12.15, also 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Green Sandpipers, and Whinchat on Guilsborough Bay Point

09 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, still, 10.20, also Black-tailed Godwit, Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers, and Common Sandpiper

09 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – two over Scaldwell Bay, 10.10

09 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.30, also 4 Pintails, Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Ruffs, 4 Greenshanks, 4 Green Sandpipers, 6+ Common Snipes and Marsh Harrier

09 Sep Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – one still around ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, early morning, also 5 Whinchats and 2 Stonechats, plus 4 Crossbills at nearby Gamboro Plantation

09 Sep Marsh Harrier Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, early morning, also Common Redstart, 3 Whinchats and 2 Northern Wheatears

09 Sep Ruff Clifford Hill GP – one on The Spit on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.05, also Greens Sandpiper and Common Snipe

monday 8 september

08 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one, still, also Marsh Harrier in Scaldwell Bay, 16.15

08 Sep Osprey Boddington Res – one flew south, 16.04, also Ringed Plover, 4 Golden Plovers, 3 Greenshank, Peregrine and Hobby

08 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.50, flushed by Peregrine, also Hobby

08 Sep Caspian Gull Ravensthorpe Res – juvenile off the dam, 13.25

08 Sep Northern Wheatear Hollowell Res – one still on Guilsborough Bay Point, 13.05

08 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.00, also, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 12-13 Greenshanks and 3 Ruffs

08 Sep Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 12.25

08 Sep Whinchat Brampton Valley – five at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 12.20

08 Sep Northern Wheatear Hollowell Res – one on Guilsborough Bay Point, 11.30, also 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers

08 Sep Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – one still, 11.15, at Gamboro Plantation between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton

08 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, still, 10.20, also 5 Ringed Plovers, juvenile Ruff, Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

⊗ 08 Sep Curlew Sandpiper Daventry CP – no sign of the two juveniles this morning by 09.20; two eclipse drake Red-crested Pochards, still, 4 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers

08 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 07.40, infront of Paul Britten Hide

08 Sep Merlin Northampton – one flew south over Abington Park, 07.25

08 Sep Greenshank Boddington Res – one, 06.45, also Ringed Plover

sunday 7 september

07 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 17.10, also, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 15 Greenshanks, 3 Ruffs, Green Sandpiper and Peregrine

07 Sep Curlew Sandpiper Daventry CP – two juveniles still at the southern end, 16.00, best viewed from near screen on eastern shore, also Green Sandpiper

07 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 16.00, also 2 Pintails, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 15 Greenshanks, 4 Ruffs, 6 Green Sandpipers and 2 Ospreys

07 Sep Curlew Stanford Res – one flew west over the dam, 15.25, also Hobby

07 Sep Whinchat Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (South), 15.20

07 Sep Curlew Sandpiper Daventry CP – two juveniles still at the southern end, 15.00, best viewed from near screen on eastern shore

07 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 14.35

07 Sep Whinchat Earls Barton GP – one at Whiston Lock, New Workings (North/South), 14.25

07 Sep Whinchat Brampton Valley – four around ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, early afternoon

07 Sep Curlew Sandpiper Daventry CP – two juveniles still at the southern end, 14.00, also 2 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers

07 Sep Curlew Sandpiper Daventry CP – two juveniles at the southern end, 13.15

07 Sep Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – one on the dam, 09.15, also 8 Common Sandpipers

07 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.50, also, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 15 Greenshanks, 3 Ruffs and 4+ Green Sandpipers

07 Sep Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two eclipse drakes, 08.15, also eclipse drake Pintail, Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers

07 Sep Osprey Stanford Res – one flew over the dam, 08.00

07 Sep Greenshank Oundle – three flew east, early morning

07 Sep Cattle Egret Boddington Res – one on the point before flying north, 06.35, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

saturday 6 september

06 Sep Whinchat Brampton Valley – four around ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Haning Houghton, 18.00

06 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 16.30, from Paul Britten Hide

06 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.35, also Pintail, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 3 Greenshanks, 3 Ruffs, Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

06 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.45

06 Sep Whinchat Maidwell – two, 13.45, in hedgerow at Blueberry Farm 52.3702, -0.9234

06 Sep Glossy Ibis Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 13.05

06 Sep Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – one still, 11.15, near ‘shrike hedge’, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton

06 Sep Whinchat Earls Barton GP – one, 11.00, at New Workings (South)

06 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – two on the point between Scaldwell and Walgrave Bays, 11.00

06 Sep Ruff Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 10.25, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 3 Greenshanks and Yellow-legged Gull

06 Sep Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 10.25

06 Sep Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – one again near Cottesbrooke, 09.40, between ‘shrike hedge’ and Gamboro Plantation

06 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, moving west, 09.20

06 Sep Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – at least 2 from path west of car park, 08.55

06 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 08.50, on the Scrape from Pioneer Hide

06 Sep Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female still, on the dam, 06.35, also Common Sandpiper

06 Sep Osprey Northampton – one flew west over Abington Park, 06.25

friday 5 september

05 Sep Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one still, 18.05, also 4 Greenshanks

05 Sep Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one, 17.50, near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, also 4 Whinchats and Common Redstart

05 Sep Hen Harrier Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, this afternoon, also 2 Common Redstarts

05 Sep Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – three (one adult) at Kinewell Lake, 16.00

05 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 14.30, on the Scrape from Paul Britten Hide

05 Sep Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – juvenile at Titchmarsh NR, 14.25

05 Sep Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 14.10

05 Sep Northern Wheatear Thrapston GP – one on fence posts at southern end of Elinor Trout Lake , 12.40

05 Sep Northern Wheatear Hollowell Res – one on foreshore close to feeder stream, 12.35, also juvenile Little Ringed Plover

05 Sep Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape, 12.15

05 Sep Ruff Daventry CP – juvenile still this morning, also 2 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers

05 Sep Ruff Thrapston GP – juvenile at Titchmarsh NR, 11.40, also 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers, juvenile Black-tailed Godwit and Common Sandpiper

05 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 11.05, also Greenshank and 2 Common Sandpipers

05 Sep Northern Wheatear Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 11.00, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 3 Ruffs, 2 Greenshanks and Green Sandpiper

05 Sep Bittern Stanford Res – one flew from reedbed on Northants side to Leicestershire bank, 10.55

05 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – two, 10.50, also Hobby

05 Sep Tree Pipit Stanford Res – one near the feeders, 08.35, before flying south

05 Sep Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female still, near the dam, 06.35, also 3 Common Sandpipers

thursday 4 september

04 Sep Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female still, on dam, 18.20, also Marsh Harrier

04 Sep Greenshank Boddington Res – four this afternoon, also Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlins, Common Sandpiper and Hobby

04 Sep Common Redstart Maidwell – two at Blueberry Farm this afternoon

04 Sep Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 16.55

04 Sep Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – one, 16.35, flew toward Cottesbrooke from between ‘shrike hedge’ and Gamboro Plantation

04 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male still, in Burdetts Lodge Bay, early afternoon, before flying north at 15.10, also Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers

04 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one off Sailing Club, 14.55, also Yellow-legged Gull

04 Sep Osprey Northampton – one flew west over Abington Park, 13.45

04 Sep Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female again, 13.15, also 5 Ruffs flew from dam

04 Sep Black Tern Pitsford Res – juvenile still, on point by Causeway, 12.35

04 Sep Ruff Daventry CP – juvenile still this morning, also Ringed Plover, 4 Little Ringed Plovers and Green Sandpiper

04 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, infront of Screen Hide, 11.30, also Ringed Plover, Ruff, 6 Common Sandpipers and 2 Green Sandpipers

04 Sep Black Tern Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.05, also 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 2 Ruffs, 9 Greenshanks, 6 Green Sandpipers and 4+ Common Snipes

04 Sep Osprey Mears Ashby – one flew west, 10.25

04 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 08.35, also Marsh Harrier

04 Sep Common Redstart Stanford Res – male in hawthorns near poplars bench, 07.10

04 Sep Northern Wheatear Hollowell Res – one on the dam, 06.45, also 3 Common Sandpipers

wednesday 3 september

03 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 16.15, also Ringed Plover and Green Sandpiper

03 Sep Bittern Stortons GP – one, 15.45

03 Sep Knot Thrapston GP – five at Titchmarsh NR, 14.40, also Little Ringed Plover

03 Sep Greenshank Daventry CP – one, 13.50, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

03 Sep Black Tern Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.25, also 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 3 Ruffs and 9 Greenshanks

03 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 12.20, at eastern end of the Scrape

03 Sep Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two still on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 12.20, also Common Sandpiper

03 Sep Ruff Daventry CP – juvenile still this morning, also Ringed Plover, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpipers and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull

03 Sep Black Tern Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.20, also 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 8 Ringed Plovers, 3 Ruffs, 8 Greenshanks, Green Sandpiper and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

03 Sep Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one flew from reeds infront of Screen Hide, 10.00

03 Sep Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 09.25

03 Sep Little Gull Stanford Res – juvenile in Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.25

03 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 08.05, from Paul Britten Hide

03 Sep Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – juvenile on the dam, briefly, 07.30, also 5 Common Sandpipers

03 Sep Greenshank Boddington Res – two, still, 07.25, also Ringed Plover and Green Sandpiper

03 Sep Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.00, also Little Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

tuesday 2 september

02 Sep Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one again, on the Scrape, 18.00

02 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, on the Scrape, showing well from Paul Britten Hide, 17.00

02 Sep Whinchat Boddington Res – one along fence line in sheep field west of dam, 16.50, also Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshanks and Common Sandpiper

02 Sep Greenshank Ditchford GP – three west of Ditchford Lane this afternoon, also 2 Common Sandpipers, Common Snipe and Hobby

02 Sep Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, 15.25, also Common Redstart, Whinchat and Northern Wheatear

02 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 14.45, viewable distantly from Screen Hide, also Marsh Harrier over

02 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 13.30, on The Slips and viewable from Screen Hide

02 Sep Osprey Thrapston GP – one over Elinor Trout Lake, 12.45, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

02 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, still, showing well from Paul Britten Hide, 12.00

02 Sep Greenshank Hollowell Res – two flew north, 11.00, also Common Sandpiper

02 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 10.30, also Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers and 5 Common Sandpipers

02 Sep Caspian Gull Daventry CP – juvenile, 10.25, also Ringed Plover, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, juvenile Ruff, Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpipers and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull

02 Sep Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 10.20

02 Sep Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one from Pioneer Hide, 09.50, also Ruff, 2 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

02 Sep Black Tern Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 09.20, also 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 5-6 Greenshanks and 8+ Green Sandpipers

02 Sep Greenshank Boddington Res – two, still, 07.00

02 Sep Northern Wheatear Maidwell – one in Blueberry Farm area, early morning, also 3 Whinchats and Common Redstart

02 Sep Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, early morning, also 2 Whinchats and Common Redstart, plus another Common Redstart at nearby Gamboro Plantation

monday 1 september

01 Sep Osprey Pitsford Res – one off the Sailing Club

01 Sep Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two in Wader Bay, this afternoon, also Ringed Plover and 2 Common Sandpipers

01 Sep Black Tern Pitsford Res – one still below Feeding Station, 13.30

01 Sep Greenshank Boddington Res – two, still, this morning, also Common Sandpiper

01 Sep Ruff Daventry CP – one still, this morning, also Ringed Plover, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull

01 Sep Common Redstart Maidwell – two at Blueberry Farm this morning

01 Sep Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – male still, 11.30, at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton, also Marsh Harrier, plus 4 Whinchats and Northern Wheatear near ‘shrike hedge’

01 Sep Black Tern Pitsford Res – one below Feeding Station, 10.50, also 5 Black-tailed Godwits, 5-6 Greenshanks, 5 Green Sandpipers and Osprey

01 Sep Osprey Thrapston GP – one over Titchmarsh NR, 10.20

01 Sep Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, still, 10.20, also juvenile Ruff, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper and 5 Common Sandpipers

Sunday 31 August

31 Aug Caspian Gull Pitsford Res – adult off dam, 20.30

31 Aug Common Redstart Lamport – one at Lamport Hall, 18.40

31 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – adult off Sailing Club, 18.25, also 3 Yellow-legged Gulls

31 Aug Black Tern Pitsford Res – one, north of causeway, 16.30, also 5 Black-tailed Godwits, 9 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers and two Common Snipes

31 Aug Marsh Harrier Harrington – one, 16.05, also 3 Common Redstarts, Whinchat and Northern Wheatear

31 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – two, north of causeway, 16.30

31 Aug Common Redstart Nobottle – one, 13.10

31 Aug Crossbill Corby – at least one at Brookfield Plantation, 13.00, in Larches near middle crossroads

⊗ 31 Aug Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – no sign, 12.15; juvenile Ruff from Screen Hide

31 Aug Glossy Ibis Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR this morning

31 Aug Ruff Daventry CP – one this morning, also Ringed Plover, 4 Little Ringed Plovers and 3 Common Sandpipers

⊗ 31 Aug Little Stint Boddington Res – no sign of juvenile this morning; 2 Greenshanks present

31 Aug Ruff Hollowell Res – one in Guilsborough Bay, 10.45, before flying north, also Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper

31 Aug Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 08.50, also Common Sandpiper

31 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.10, also 3 Common Sandpipers

31 Aug Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 06.30, from Screen Hide

saturday 30 August

30 Aug Little Stint Boddington Res – juvenile, 18.25, on eastern shore, also 2 Greenshanks and Common Sandpiper

30 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, this afternoon, also female Ruddy Shelduck, still

30 Aug Common Redstart Earls Barton GP – female at Mary’s Lake, 16.20

30 Aug Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 14.50, on shoreline between Feeding Station and Screen Hide

30 Aug Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, 13.35

30 Aug Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one still, on Eddie’s Island, 12.20, also Ruff, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

30 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’, 12.05, at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton

⊗ 30 Aug Little Stint Pitsford Res – no further sign in Scaldwell Bay, midday; 5 Black-tailed Godwits, 7 Greenshanks, Black Tern, 2-3 Ospreys and Northern Wheatear all north of causeway, plus 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls around dam/Moulton Grange Bay area

30 Aug Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – male still, 11.50, at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton

30 Aug Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – male still, 11.00, at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton

30 Aug Little Stint Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, mid-morning, from James Fisher Hide, also 2 Greenshanks and 4 Green Sandpipers

30 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – five on shoreline between Causeway and old Scaldwell Road, 10.00

30 Aug Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one again, 09.00, from Screen Hide

30 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 08.55, also 2 Ospreys

30 Aug Little Stint Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 08.30, also Greenshank, Green Sandpiper and Black Tern, still

30 Aug Crossbill Corby – one flew over Old Corby Village, 08.00

30 Aug Northern Wheatear Pitsford Res – one on fence near the entrance to Scaldwell Bay, 08.00

30 Aug Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – juvenile moulting to first-winter, 07.15, also Ruff, 3 Ringed Plovers, 4 Little Ringed Plovers and 2 Common Sandpipers

30 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – two, early morning

30 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – five trapped and ringed, early morning

friday 29 August

29 Aug Quail Brampton Valley – one seen on track near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton this evening, also 6 Whinchats

29 Aug Common Redstart Maidwell – two, this evening

29 Aug Black Tern Pitsford Res – one off the old Scaldwell Road 18.40

29 Aug Bittern Stanwick GP – one flew across A45 Lay-by Pit, 16.35

29 Aug Whinchat Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (South), 14.30, also Greenshank, 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers and 2 Common Sandpipers

29 Aug Ruff Pitsford Res – one, 13.10, also 4-5 Greenshanks

29 Aug Garganey Summer Leys LNR – one on The Slips, 11.00, also female Red-crested Pochard, Ruff, Greenshank and 2 Common Sandpipers

29 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 10.30, also female Ruddy Shelduck, Greenshank, 3 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers

29 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one flew west, 06.30, also Common Sandpiper

29 Aug Ruff Daventry CP – one, mid-morning, also 3 Ringed Plovers, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, 5 Green Sandpipers, and 3 Common Sandpipers

29 Aug Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one early morning, also 4 Whinchats still at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton

29 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – two, early morning, also Common Sandpiper

thursday 28 August

28 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – four at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton, 17.30, also Common Redstart

28 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew SW over A45 Lay-by Pit, 16.20

28 Aug Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – three eclipse drakes off the dam, 15.40

28 Aug Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, 14.15

28 Aug Marsh Harrier Wellingborough – one over field behind Best Buys, adjacent to Wellingborough Embankment and the River Nene

28 Aug Common Redstart Yardley Chase – one this morning

28 Aug Ruff Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR this morning, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers and a Green Sandpiper

28 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one, 11.15

28 Aug Knot Clifford Hill GP – two still at Main Barrage Lake, 10,55, also Ruff, Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper

28 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 09.55, also female Ruddy Shelduck, Ringed Plover, Greenshanks, 3 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers

28 Aug Common Redstart Harrington AF – one, 200 m north of Chippings Compound, 09.40

28 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – two, north of the Causeway, 09.30

28 Aug Marsh Harrier Maidwell – one, mid-morning, also 2 Common Redstarts

28 Aug Crossbill Brampton Valley – four at Gamboro Plantation between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, mid-morning

28 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – ten between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, mid-morning, also Common Redstart and Northern Wheatear

28 Aug Black Tern Pitsford Res – one, 07.55, also 3 Ruffs, 9 Greenshanks and 2 Green Sandpipers

28 Aug Caspian Gull Daventry CP – juvenile, 09.45, also 3 Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

28 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.19, also 2 Common Sandpipers

28 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, still, early morning, also 2 Greenshanks

28 Aug Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one flew SW over A45 Lay-by Pit, 06.30

wednesday 27 August

27 Aug Garganey Thrapston GP – eclipse drake at Titchmarsh NR this evening

27 Aug Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – juvenile briefly before flying high west, 17.30, also Ringed Plover, plus 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls on adjacent Mary’s Lake, Earls Barton GP

27 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 16.35, also Ruff and 2 Common Sandpipers

27 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – one at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton, 12.40

27 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one still, in Scaldwell Bay, 12.20

27 Aug Black Tern Pitsford Res – two adults, 11.55, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls and Hobby

27 Aug Northern Wheatear Spanhoe AF – three, 11.35

27 Aug Black Tern Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.45

27 Aug Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 10.40

27 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – juvenile in Walgrave Bay, 10.20

27 Aug Black Tern Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 09.45, also 3 Ruffs, 5 Greenshanks, Osprey and Marsh Harrier

27 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – adult, 09.15, also female Ruddy Shelduck, 3 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers

27 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 09.05

27 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – two north of the Causeway, 08.50, also Peregrine

27 Aug Caspian Gull Daventry CP – third-summer, 08.45, then flew off east, also 2+ Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Ruff and 2 Common Sandpipers

27 Aug Northern Wheatear Stanford Res – one on the dam, 08.30, also 3 Common Sandpipers

27 Aug Knot Clifford Hill GP – two still at Main Barrage Lake, 08.25, also Ruff, Little Ringed Plover and 2 Common Sandpipers

⊗ 27 Aug Arctic Tern Stanford Res – one, 07.05, reidentified as Common Tern

27 Aug Arctic Tern Stanford Res – one, 07.05

27 Aug Cattle Egret Boddington Res – ten flew low NW, 06.57, also 2 Ruffs, 2 Greenshanks and 3 Common Sandpipers

27 Aug Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five at Main Lake, 06.40

tuesday 26 August

26 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, still, this afternoon, also 2 Greenshanks, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 3 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

26 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one around The Narrows, 13.30

26 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Thrapston GP – three still at Titchmarsh NR, early afternoon, before flying high south, also Little Ringed Plover

26 Aug Marsh Harrier Hollowell Res – adult around feeder stream before flying south, 11.15

26 Aug Black Tern Hollowell Res – two juveniles, 10.00-10.30, then no further sign, also Ringed Plover, juvenile Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper

26 Aug Whimbrel Naseby Res – one flew south, 08.50, also Ringed Plover, Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers, 6 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

26 Aug Knot Clifford Hill GP – two on southern shoreline of Main Barrage Lake, 08.50, also Ruff, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

26 Aug Whimbrel Stanford Res – two flew SW over The Narrows, 08.45, also Hobby

26 Aug Whimbrel Stanford Res – twelve flew SW, 08.40

26 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one, 08.05, also Green Sandpiper

26 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, still, 07.05, also 2 Greenshanks and 2 Common Sandpipers

26 Aug Whimbrel Stanford Res – one flew over, 07.04

26 Aug Whimbrel Clifford Hill GP – two circling Main Barrage Lake, 06.55

26 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 05.45, also Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

monday 25 August

25 Aug Ruff Hollowell Res – juvenile this evening, also Ringed Plover, juvenile Little Ringed Plover and Greenshank

25 Aug Black Tern Stanford Res – one in Blowers Lodge Bay, this afternoon

25 Aug Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – juvenile still, on the Slips, 16.35

25 Aug Black Tern Hollowell Res – juvenile around Guilsborough Bay, 16.15, also Ringed Plover, juvenile Little Ringed Plover and Hobby

25 Aug Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – juvenile still, on the Slips, 15.55, also Ruff, Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper and 3 Common Sandpipers

25 Aug Greenshank Naseby Res – one, 14.40, also Ringed Plover and 4 Common Sandpipers

25 Aug Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – male still, 14.30, at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton

25 Aug Common Redstart Old – at least 2 along public footpath toward Pitsford Res, 14.15

25 Aug Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – juvenile still on the Scrape, 13.02

25 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – five on ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 12.55, also Common Redstart in nearby bushes

25 Aug Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Scrape, 12.30

25 Aug Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR this morning

25 Aug Pied Flycatcher Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed this morning

25 Aug Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 11.30

25 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Thrapston GP – three still at Titchmarsh NR, 11.30

25 Aug Knot Clifford Hill GP – three still at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 10.50, also Ruff and 3 Common Sandpipers

25 Aug Spotted Redshank Clifford Hill GP – one dropped in at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 09.53 before being flushed by rogue dog-walker, 09.55, then no further sign

25 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one briefly, mid-morning

25 Aug Common Redstart Harrington AF – at least 2 between 1st and 2nd Bunkers, 09.50

25 Aug Northern Wheatear Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 09.30, also 3 Common Redstarts and 2 Whinchats plus 6 Crossbills flew over

25 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – two north of the Causeway, 09.25

25 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, still, 08.45, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers

25 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.30, also 5 Ruffs, 4+ Greenshanks and 6+ Common Snipe

25 Aug Knot Clifford Hill GP – three at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 08.10

25 Aug Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – male still, 07.45, with mobile Spotted Flycatchers and warblers at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton, also Common Redstart; two Whinchats and Common Redstart at nearby ‘shrike hedge’

25 Aug Ruff Clifford Hill GP – one at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 07.20, also 3 Common Sandpipers

25 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – juvenile again in Scaldwell Bay, 07.20

sunday 24 August

24 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – three trapped and ringed today

24 Aug Curlew Boddington Res – one flew south, 19.50, also 2 Ruffs, still, Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper

24 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – several still at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this evening

24 Aug Osprey Brampton Valley – one over Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton, 16.30

24 Aug Crossbill Brampton Valley – five at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton, 16.25

24 Aug Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – one still, 16.00, with Spotted Flycatchers at Gamboro Plantation 52.3655, -0.9414 on the ridge between Cottesbrook and Hanging Houghton

24 Aug Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – one still, 15.50, “at the T-junction to the left of the old water tower”, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton

24 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.40, also 7 Greenshanks and Osprey

24 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – juvenile in Scaldwell Bay, 14.40, also 5 Ruffs, 6 Greenshanks, and 3 Green Sandpipers

24 Aug Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one this morning, also Greenshank and 4 Green Sandpipers

24 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (South), this morning, also 3 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

24 Aug Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – six in field south of the gravel pit complex, west of the Nene Way, 11.30

24 Aug Pied Flycatcher Brampton Valley – one reported “near oil tank track from ‘shrike hedge'” between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 11.10

24 Aug Crossbill Brampton Valley – two reported in copse at track juction, approximately 800 m west of ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 10.40, also Hobby

24 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.10, also 5 Ruffs, 4+ Greenshanks, Green Sandpiper and 11 Common Snipes

24 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, still, 08.40, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

24 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – ‘several’ on ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.35

24 Aug Tree Pipit Pitsford Res – two flew south, 08.05

saturday 23 August

23 Aug Goshawk Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 16.50, flew toward Brixworth, also 2 Ospreys over

23 Aug Common Redstart Lamport – one at Lamport Hall this afternoon

23 Aug Whinchat Thrapston GP – one still in hedgerow SW of Elinor Trout Lake , 12.25, also Osprey on nearby pylons and 3 Black-tailed Godwits still at Titchmarsh NR

23 Aug Greenshank Ditchford GP – three on small pit between Watersports Pit and old railway line, 12.25

23 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – three at New Workings (South), 11.45, plus 3 more flew east

23 Aug Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 11.10, also juvenile Ruff

23 Aug Bittern Stanford Res – one in flight, 10.56

23 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – five, 10.30, on ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton

23 Aug Marsh Harrier Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 10.25, also Whinchat, 2 Common Redstarts and Northern Wheatear

23 Aug Northern Wheatear Stanford Res – one briefly on Spillway fence, 10.35, also 2 Common Sandpipers

23 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – two, 09.55, on ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, also Common Redstart

23 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.50, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 5 Ruffs, 4 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers, 7 Common Snipes, Yellow-legged Gull and Osprey

23 Aug Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, 08.15, also 2 Whinchats, 2 Common Redstarts and Northern Wheatear

23 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, still, 07.35, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers and 3 Common Sandpipers

23 Aug Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one, 07.30, also Whinchat and Common Redstart between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, between barn and ‘shrike hedge’

23 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one flew west, 06.35, also Green Sandpiper

friday 22 August

22 Aug Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one flew north between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 18.15

22 Aug Little Stint Clifford Hill GP – still on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 17.20, also Ringed Plover, Dunlin and Common Sandpiper

22 Aug Whinchat Thrapston GP – one in hedgerow SW of Elinor Trout Lake , 17.05

22 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 17.55, also 4 Ruffs, 7 Greenshanks, 4 Common Snipes and Hobby

22 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, still, this afternoon, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

22 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – two below Blueberry Farm, 14.10, on path toward ‘shrike hedge’, also male Common Redstart

22 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – one below Blueberry Farm, 13.50, on path toward ‘shrike hedge’, also male Common Redstart

22 Aug Little Stint Clifford Hill GP – again on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 13.35

22 Aug Osprey Thrapston GP – one flew west over Titchmarsh NR, 12.50, also Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper

⊗ 22 Aug Little Stint Clifford Hill GP – no further sign on Main Barrage Lake up to 12.40; Ringed Plover, Ruff, Dunlin, and 4 Common Sandpipers present

22 Aug Common Redstart Yardley Chase – female or immature at Denton Wood this morning

22 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – three trapped and ringed this morning

22 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Hollowell Res – female, 11.15, also Curlew, juvenile Ringed Plover and Whinchat

22 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one, still, on the Scrape, 10.35

⊗ 22 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – no sign of juvenile female between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton this morning up to 10.30; Whinchat in scrub and along sapling line from 50 m to 250 m west of the barn

22 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 10.25, also Greenshank and Green Sandpiper

22 Aug Wood Warbler Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed, 09.30

22 Aug Little Stint Clifford Hill GP – one still on the northern shore of Main Barrage Lake, 09.15

22 Aug Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew over, also juvenile Ruff on eastern shoreline, 07.10

22 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – two, 07.10, also 2 Common Sandpipers

22 Aug Little Stint Clifford Hill GP – one on the northern shore of Main Barrage Lake, 06.40 (not Temminck’s as previously believed)

thursday 21 August

21 Aug Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two, 19.55, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe

21 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 18.15, also 5 Ruffs, 5 Greenshanks and 5 Common Snipes

21 Aug Ruff Stanford Res – one still on the dam, 18.00, also Hobby

21 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one again, 16.40

21 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 16.30, also 2+ Ringed Plovers, Ruff, 3 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers and 6 Common Sandpipers

21 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 16.30, also Peregrine

21 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Thrapston GP – three at Titchmarsh NR, 14.10, also Common Snipe

21 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.40, also 4 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruffs, 4 Greenshanks, 4 Common Snipes and Osprey

21 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – two trapped and ringed this morning

21 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.55, also 4 Ruffs, 8 Greenshanks, Common Sandpiper and 5 Common Snipes

21 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile female again, 10.10, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, close to ‘shrike hedge’

21 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 10.00, also 4 Ringed Plovers, 2 Green Sandpipers and 8 Common Sandpipers

21 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile female still, 09.30, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, close to ‘shrike hedge’ before flying off, also Whinchat

21 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile female still, 08.15, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, closer to Blueberry Farm

21 Aug Bittern Stanford Res – one again, in flight, 12.00

21 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile female still, 07.25, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, over field close to ‘shrike hedge’

21 Aug Ruff Stanwick GP – one on Visitor Centre Lake, 07.20

21 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – one, still, 07.10, also Little Ringed Plover, 5 Common Sandpipers andCommon Snipe

21 Aug Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – juvenile on A45 Lay-by Pit, 06.35, also 2 Ruffs

wednesday 20 August

20 Aug Caspian Gull Pitsford Res – juvenile (or hybrid) at dam end this evening, also Common Sandpiper and 5 Yellow-legged Gulls

20 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – one still at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 19.15

⊗ 20 Aug Barred Warbler Stanford Res – again no sign of juvenile in release area near The Point, 16.00-17.30

20 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanwick GP – one flew NE, 17.05, also Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

20 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, in rough field adjacent to ‘shrike hedge’, 16.15

20 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 16.10, also 3 Ruffs, 9 Greenshanks and 2 Common Snipes

20 Aug Common Redstart Maidwell – three in hedge near Blueberry Farm, 15.35

20 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – one, still, 15.10, also 2 Ringed Plovers, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpipers, Common Snipe and Hobby

20 Aug Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, 14.45, also Common Redstart

20 Aug Ruff Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.00, also Greenshank and 2 Common Snipes

⊗ 20 Aug Barred Warbler Stanford Res – no further sign of juvenile in release area near The Point, up to midday

20 Aug Bittern Stanford Res – one, 11.55, flew from Northants reedbed to reeds on the Leicestershire side

20 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male again, 10.50

20 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – one, 10.40, at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton

20 Aug Arctic Tern Naseby Res – juvenile, briefly, before flying north, 09.15, also 3 Ringed Plovers, 2 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers and 8 Common Sandpipers

20 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile female still, 08.40, between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, favouring stubble field west of ‘shrike hedge’

20 Aug Barred Warbler Stanford Res – juvenile trapped and ringed 08.25 (Permit holders only)

20 Aug Ruff Stanford Res – juvenile still on the dam, 06.55, also 3 Common Sandpipers

20 Aug Ruff Clifford Hill GP – juvenile still, in SE corner of Main Barrage Lake, 06.45, also 2 Common Sandpipers

tuesday 19 August

19 Aug Black Tern Stanford Res – at least one, still, 20.45

19 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile female again, 20.08, south of Blueberry Farm, from bridleway west of Hanging Houghton

19 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 18.05, also 3 Ruffs, 10 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Osprey

19 Aug Black Tern Stanford Res – two, 17.55

19 Aug Common Redstart Lamport – one at Lamport Hall, 17.20

19 Aug Hen Harrier Maidwell – juvenile female again south of Blueberry Farm in region of 52.3703, -0.9281, 16.20

19 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one, late afternoon, also Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers

19 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – one, still, late afternoon, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, 3 Common Sandpipers, Common Snipe and third-summer Yellow-legged Gull

19 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 15.05, also 3 Ruffs and 11 Greenshanks

19 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – juvenile north of the Causeway, 14.10

19 Aug Ruff Stanford Res – juvenile still on the dam, 12.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers

19 Aug Hen Harrier Maidwell – juvenile female reported again south of Blueberry Farm in region of 52.3703, -0.9281, 11.20

19 Aug Osprey Hollowell Res – two flew north, 11.35

19 Aug Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew east, 11.05

19 Aug Sanderling Naseby Res – one in Fulbrook Bay, 10.25, also Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshanks, Green Sandpiper, 7 Common Sandpipers and adult Caspian Gull

19 Aug Corn Bunting Ditchford GP – two, 08.55, at the southern end of Ditchford Road at junction with private track one field north of the A45 at approximately 52.2979, -0.6376; also 3 Greenshanks and 2 Common Sandpipers on adjacent pit

19 Aug Ruff Stanford Res – juvenile still on the dam, 07.25, also 4 Common Sandpipers, plus 2 Common Redstarts trapped and ringed

19 Aug Ruff Boddington Res – one, 06.55, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe

monday 18 August

18 Aug Hen Harrier Maidwell – juvenile female again hunting south of Blueberry Farm in region of 52.3703, -0.9281, 20.30

18 Aug Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one on the Slips, 17.40, also Ringed Plover, Greenshank and Common Sandpiper

18 Aug Ruff Stanford Res – juvenile on the dam, 17.20

18 Aug Hen Harrier Brampton Valley – juvenile female between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, quartering fields near ‘shrike hedge’, 16.25, also 2 Whinchats and Common Redstart

18 Aug Ruff Clifford Hill GP – one stiil, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 16.00, also Little Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshanks and 4 Common Sandpipers

18 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys NR- one, 15.40, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper. 3 Common Snipes and Peregrine

18 Aug Kittiwake Boddington Res – juvenile dropped in for 2 minutes before flying south at 15.14, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, juvenile Ruff, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe

18 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys NR- one over The Scrape, 13.50, also Greenshank and Green Sandpiper

18 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over The Narrows, 10.30

18 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – two (German-ringed adult male and juvenile), 10.05, also 4 Ringed Plovers, 2 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers and 5 Common Sandpipers

18 Aug Ruff Clifford Hill GP – one at Main Barrage Lake, 10.30, also Little Ringed Plover and 3 Common Sandpipers

18 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.35, also 3 Ruffs, 6 Greenshanks, 3+ Green Sandpipers and Common Snipe

18 Aug Whinchat Stanford Res – two on hedge behind the dam, 07.45, also 4 Common Sandpipers and Osprey over

18 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Hollowell Res – one in Guilsborough Bay, 07.45, also Greenshank

18 Aug Hen Harrier Maidwell – juvenile female, 07.45, 1 km SSW of Blueberry Farm 52.3703, -0.9281 flew NE with prey to adjacent field

18 Aug Bittern Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh NR, 07.25

18 Aug Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake, 07.05

18 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 06.55

18 Aug Osprey Stanwick GP – one flew south-west, 06.25

sunday 17 August

17 Aug Turnstone Summer Leys LNR – one still, in Wader Bay, 16.45, also Ringed Plover, Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper and 3 Green Sandpipers

17 Aug Crossbill Northampton – one flew north-west over Cavendish Drive toward Abington Park, 15.10

17 Aug Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, from James Fisher Hide, 14.05, also 3 Ruffs, 6 Greenshanks, 2+ Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers

17 Aug Curlew Lilbourne Meadows NR – one, early afternoon, also Northern Wheatear, still

17 Aug Wood Sandpiper Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (South), 13.50, also 3 Greenshanks and Green Sandpiper

17 Aug Turnstone Summer Leys LNR – one, late morning, also Ruff, Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper and 3 Green Sandpipers

17 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – three on New Workings (South), 11.30, also Green Sandpiper

17 Aug Northern Wheatear Lilbourne Meadows NR – one, 10.35

17 Aug Bittern Stortons GP – one on south side of reedbed, 10.00

17 Aug Firecrest Hinton AF – one in south-west corner, 09.45, in crab apple tree at approximately 52.0250, -1.2123

17 Aug Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one on Round Island, 09.40

17 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – juvenile from Screen Hide, 09.00, then flew west over Main Lake

17 Aug Whinchat Stanford Res – one in field behind dam, 08.55, also 5 Common Sandpipers and Marsh Harrier over Blowers Lodge Bay

17 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – one, 08.15, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers, Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

17 Aug Ruff Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.00, also Greenshank

17 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – four on the Scrape, 06.55

saturday 16 August

16 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one, still, on north shore of Main Lake, late afternoon, also Greenshank, Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers

16 Aug Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one flew over Titchmarsh NR, 15.10

16 Aug Black Tern Boddington Res – juvenile, still, 12.27, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 2+ Little Ringed Plovers, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes and Marsh Harrier immediately north of the reservoir

16 Aug Northern Wheatear Daventry CP – one immediately north of the site, 11.45

16 Aug Arctic Tern Daventry CP – juvenile between 11.15 and 11.30 before flying off west, also 2 Common Sandpipers

16 Aug Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – three at Titchmarsh NR, this morning

16 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (South), 10.45, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

16 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 09.10, also Greenshank, 3 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers

16 Aug Blyth’s Reed Warbler Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed, 09.00

16 Aug Ruff Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 08.00, also 4 Greenshanks and 5 Green Sandpipers

16 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 07.55

16 Aug Black Tern Boddington Res – juvenile, 07.30, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 2+ Little Ringed Plovers, Greenshank and 2 Common Snipes

16 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – two trapped and ringed, early morning, also Green Sandpiper in muddy field behind settling pond and 2 Common Sandpipers in Blowers Lodge Bay

16 Aug Osprey Stanwick GP – one flew north-east, 06.40

friday 15 August

15 Aug Marsh Harrier Lilbourne Meadows NR – one, 18.40

15 Aug Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 17.30, also 2 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

15 Aug Common Redstart Lamport – one at Lamport Hall, 17.10

15 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, briefly, 17.00

15 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – two on the Slips, 14.45, also juvenile Ruff, 2 Greenshanks and 2 Common Sandpipers

15 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – two trapped and ringed this morning

15 Aug Osprey Thrapston GP – one over Titchmarsh NR, 10.15

15 Aug Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult on Guilsborough Bay Point, 09.40, also Whinchat in adjacent sedges

15 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 09.15, before flying east, also 2 Greenshanks and 2 Green Sandpipers

15 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – two over Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.45

15 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – two on Gull Island, 08.25, before flying off, also juvenile Ruff

15 Aug Greenshank Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 07.50, also 3+ Green Sandpipers, and 2 Common Snipes

15 Aug Whinchat Hollowell Res – one briefly in north-west perimeter hedge between Guilsborough Bay Point and feeder stream, 07.15, also 2 Greenshanks and Common Sandpiper

15 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – six circled the Scrape, 07.05, possibly landing elsewhere on the reserve

15 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – one, 07.00, also Ringed Plover, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Snipes

thursday 14 August

14 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one still, 16.30, on the Slips, also 3 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and juvenile Marsh Harrier

14 Aug Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one, 12.30, also 3 Greenshanks and 2 Green Sandpipers

14 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – three trapped and ringed this morning

14 Aug Common Redstart Welford Quarry – one, late morning

14 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, late morning, also 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Common Snipes

14 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – two over Blowers Lodge Bay, 11.45

14 Aug Marsh Harrier Maidwell – one again in vicinity of Blueberry Farm, 08.40, also several Hobbies, 2 Whinchats, 2 Common Redstarts and 6 Crossbills over

14 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still, 08.15

14 Aug Crossbill Hollowell Res – one flew south over the conifers on the western side of the reservoir, 08.00

14 Aug Whinchat Hollowell Res – three (one along north-east bank, 2 north side of Guilsborough Bay), 07.30, also 3 Greenshanks and Common Sandpiper

14 Aug Greenshank Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 07.25, also Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpipers, and 3 Common Snipes

14 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – juvenile, 07.00, also Little Ringed Plover and Common Snipe

wednesday 13 August

13 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 16.55

13 Aug Marsh Harrier Maidwell – one in vicinity of Blueberry Farm, 15.50, also Northern Wheatear, Whinchat and Common Redstart

13 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.20, also 5-6 Green Sandpipers and 5 Common Snipes

13 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still on/off the dam, mid-afternoon

13 Aug Marsh Harrier Boddington Res – one flew, high east, 14.44, also Greenshank, Golden Plover, 3 Little Ringed Plovers Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

13 Aug White Stork Northampton – one flew high south over Northampton General Hospital, 14.35

13 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – four on the Scrape, 12.10

13 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.40, also Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpipers and 5 Common Snipes

13 Aug Osprey Thrapston GP – one at Elinor Trout Lake, 11.40

13 Aug Whinchat Thrapston GP – one in hedge in south-west corner of Elinor Trout Lake, 09.35, also Common Redstart

13 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – two (adult and juvenile), 09.35, also 8 Green Sandpipers

13 Aug Common Redstart Long Buckby – two (one male) still at Cotton End Park, 09.05

13 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 07.45, also Dunlin, 4 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Snipes and Yellow-legged Gull

13 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – one, 07.25, also Golden Plover, Ringed Plover, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, and Common Sandpiper

tuesday 12 August

12 Aug Osprey Oundle – one fishing at Biggin Lake this evening

12 Aug Goshawk Byfield – male flew north over the church, 18.00

12 Aug Common Redstart Hanging Houghton – one ‘in field hedge’, 17.45

12 Aug Whinchat Stanford Res – one in hedge line of field behind dam, 17.15

12 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 17.00

12 Aug Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill HP – one still on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 100 m west of sluice bridge, 15.30

12 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still off the dam, 13.40

12 Aug Common Redstart Old – at least two in hedge in fourth field on right of footpath running south-east from Bridle Road, south-east of Cherry Hill, 52.3429, -0.8453, 12.40

12 Aug Firecrest Northampton – one with mobile tit flock in a private garden, briefly, 12.30

12 Aug Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one over Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, 12.20, before flying toward Finedon

12 Aug Common Redstart Brampton Valley – one at Spratton Crossing, 11.10

12 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – four on the Scrape, 10.50

12 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 10.05

12 Aug Marsh Harrier Warmington – one between Warmington and Elton, 10.00, before flying east

12 Aug Tree Pipit Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.35, also 2 Whinchats, Common Redstart and Marsh Harrier

12 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 08.30

12 Aug Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill HP – one on north side of Main Barrage Lake, west of sluice bridge, 08.10, also Ringed Plover over and Peregrine

12 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 07.35, also Peregrine

12 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – one, 07.30

12 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, briefly, 07.00, also 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Cattle Egret on the Scrape

monday 11 August

11 Aug White Stork Moulton – one again, near Kab Seating, Round Spinney Industrial Estate NN3 8RS, today

11 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one again, over fields near dam this evening

11 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one flew over, 15.40, also 5 Greenshanks still, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Snipe

11 Aug Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, 15.30, also 2 Common Redstarts (one at Shooting Wall, one near Chippings Compound)

11 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – German-ringed adult male, still, 14.30, on eastern shoreline, also Greenshank

11 Aug Common Redstart Stanford Res – male trapped and ringed this morning

11 Aug Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – five in Wader Bay, 11.10, also 2 Green Sandpipers

11 Aug Pied Flycatcher Pitsford Res – one with mobile tit/warbler flock, 09.20, in Walgrave Bay, in waterside vegetation 200 m north of Walgrave Hide

11 Aug Greenshank Hollowell Res – one by Feeder Stream before flying north at 09.05

11 Aug Crossbill Pitsford Res – three flew south over Walgrave Bay, 08.30

11 Aug Tree Pipit Northampton – one flew over Abington Park, 07.20

11 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew west over Scaldwell Bay, 07.20

11 Aug Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two flew south-west, 07.00

sunday 10 August

10 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still off the dam, this afternoon

10 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – juvenile, 16.10, also 2 Green Sandpipers

10 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford – two circling over village, 14.55

10 Aug Common Redstart Woodford Halse NR – female-type in wildflower meadow hedgerow, 14.50

10 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 10.45, also 5-6 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

10 Aug Tree Pipit Pitsford Res – two (one trapped and ringed) at the Feeding Station, early morning

saturday 09 August

09 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 19.05

09 Aug Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – juvenile flew off east-north-east, 17.00, also first-summer Yellow-legged Gull

09 Aug Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – juvenile, 15.25

09 Aug Osprey Ringstead GP – one over Barker Lake, 14.15

09 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one over Scaldwell Bay, 14.05

09 Aug Common Redstart Woodford – female in hedge near River Nene, midway between Ringstead and Woodford, 13.00

09 Aug Tree Pipit Brampton Valley – four (2 trapped and ringed) below Brixworth, this morning

09 Aug Curlew Summer Leys LNR – one still in Wader Bay, 11.45

09 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one again, over Blowers Lodge Bay, 11.20, also Common Sandpiper, plus Common Redstart trapped and ringed

08 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still, at the southern end of the dam, near the Fishing Lodge, mid-morning

09 Aug Curlew Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 10.25

09 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over the reedbed, 07.05

friday 08 August

08 Aug Curlew Hollowell – two flew toward Hollowell Res, 20.25

08 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – two, still, over The Point, 14.30 before flying into Leicestershire

08 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still off the dam, early afternoon

08 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one over Scaldwell Bay, 12.20

08 Aug Common Redstart Harrington AF – female still between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 10.55

08 Aug Common Redstart Harrington AF – female between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 09.05

08 Aug Crossbill Hanging Houghton – one flew south-west, 08.35

08 Aug White Stork Moulton – one again, in flight near A43 between Round Spinney Roundabout and Moulton Roundabout, 52.2840, -0.8375, 08.00

08 Aug Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one again, near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 06.10, also Common Redstart and 2 Whinchats

thursday 07 August

07 Aug Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 19.55

07 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – two, still, this afternoon, also 2 Green Sandpipers and Hobby

07 Aug Common Redstart Woodford Halse – male still in hedgerow 250 m west-north-west of Harley Equestrian Shop at 52.1622, -1.2177, viewable from Jurassic Way, 15.50

07 Aug Greenshank Ditchford GP – three at Dragonfly Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, this morning, also 2 Crossbills flew south

⊗ 07 Aug Black-necked Grebe Stanford Res – no sign of any this morning

07 Aug Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 11.50

07 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still, off the dam, 11.30

07 Aug Greenshank Daventry CP – one, 10.45, also 4 Green Sandpipers

07 Aug Osprey Thrapston GP – one over Titchmarsh NR, 10.45

07 Aug Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one still, west of River Nene access bridge on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 10.35

07 Aug White Stork Moulton – one again, in flight near A43 between Round Spinney Roundabout and Moulton Roundabout, 52.2840, -0.8375, 09.45

07 Aug Greenshank Hollowell Res – one, 08.00, also Common Snipe

07 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – two, still, 07.40, also 2 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

07 Aug Whimbrel Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 07.30

07 Aug Greenshank Boddington Res – two, 07.05

07 Aug Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 05.45

wednesday 06 August

06 Aug Black-necked Grebe Stanford Res – three around The Narrows/Keepers Lodge Bay/Northants Reedbed, 17.35

06 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – at least 2 still 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 16.40, along hedge running south-west from red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3759, -1.0319

06 Aug Common Redstart Woodford Halse – male in hedgerow 250 m west-north-west of Harley Equestrian Shop at 52.1622, -1.2177, viewable from Jurassic Way, 16.20

06 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still, on the dam, 15.15

06 Aug Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 14.25, also Little Ringed Plover and Dunlin

06 Aug Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 11.50, also Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover, Dunlin and Common Sandpiper

06 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 11.45, also 5 Green Sandpipers

06 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still off the dam, 11.00

06 Aug Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew south, 10.15, also Greenshank, Common Snipe and Hobby

06 Aug Common Redstart Brockhall – at least 3 in small copse by red brick barn along the Brington to Brockhall track, 09.25

06 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – two, 06.50

06 Aug Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 06.45, also Dunlin and Hobby

06 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one near reedbed, 06.35

06 Aug Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 05.30, also Common Sandpiper

tuesday 05 August

05 Aug Common Redstart Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, this evening

05 Aug White Stork Moulton – one in roadside grass by A43 between Round Spinney Roundabout and Moulton Roundabout, 52.2816, -0.8415, 15.45

05 Aug Common Redstart Old – at least two still in hedges in fourth field on right of footpath running south-east from Bridle Road, south-east of Cherry Hill, 52.3429, -0.8453, mid- afternoon

05 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – sixteen still in Wader Bay, 14.15, also Common Sandpiper and Hobby

05 Aug Wood Sandpiper Cransley Res – one reported, early afternoon

05 Aug Greenshank Hollowell Res – one, still, 12.20, also Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

05 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – at least 2 still 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 11.55, along hedge running south-west from red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3759, -1.0319

05 Aug Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – sixteen in Wader Bay, 11.07, also Green Sandpiper

05 Aug Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, 11.00

05 Aug Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 10.15, also Common Sandpiper

05 Aug Common Redstart Long Buckby – three at Cotton End Park, 09.30

05 Aug Osprey Pitsford Res – one south of the Causeway, 09.20, also Greenshank, 6 Common Sandpipers and Common Redstart

05 Aug Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 08.15, also 4 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

monday 04 August

04 Aug Common Redstart Woodford Halse – two (one male) still at Woodford Halse NR, 16.20

04 Aug Caspian Gull Naseby Res – returning German-ringed adult male in Burdetts Lodge Bay, 15.40

04 Aug Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one near ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this morning, also Common Redstart

04 Aug Common Redstart Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, this morning

04 Aug Greenshank Hollowell Res – one in Guilsborough Bay

04 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over the Narrows, 07.45, also Hobby

sunday 03 August

03 Aug Common Redstart Brampton Valley – one by stone bridge over stream at Brampton Valley Way, below Hanging Houghton, 52.3600, -0.9113 this evening

03 Aug Whinchat Brampton Valley – two at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, early evening, also juvenile Marsh Harrier and 2 Common Redstarts

03 Aug Common Redstart Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, early evening

03 Aug Crossbill Bucknell Wood – small flock flew over the west side, 17.45

03 Aug Common Redstart Old – two in hedges in fourth field on right of footpath running south-east from Bridle Road, south-east of Cherry Hill, 52.3429, -0.8453 this afternoon

03 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still off the dam, 17.25

03 Aug Osprey Hollowell Res – one over, 15.50, also Greenshank at Feeder Stream end

03 Aug Common Redstart Woodford Halse – juvenile at Woodford Halse NR, 14.35

03 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still, close to dam, 11.55

03 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – three (2 males, one female-type), still 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 11.55, along hedge south-west of red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3760, -1.0321

03 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – three (2 males, one female-type), still 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 11.05, along hedge south-west of red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3760, -1.0321

03 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – at least 2, still, 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 09.30, along hedge south-west of red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3760, -1.0321

saturday 02 August

02 Aug Osprey Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, this evening, also Green Sandpiper

02 Aug Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 17.50

02 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – three (2 males, one female-type), 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 15.20, along hedge south-west of red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3760, -1.0321

02 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – two males, 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 14.10, along hedge south-west of red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3760, -1.0321

02 Aug Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – two flew south, this morning

02 Aug Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 10.30, also 4 Green Sandpipers

02 Aug Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one again between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 09.45, also 2 Ospreys over

02 Aug Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – juvenile again around bunkers, 09.20

friday 01 August

01 Aug Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female still, this afternoon

01 Aug Greenshank Pitsford Res – one on west side of Scaldwell Bay, 16.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers

01 Aug Common Redstart Cold Ashby – male still, plus female-type, 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 14.50, along hedge south-west of red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3760, -1.0321

01 Aug Mediterranean Gull Thrapston GP – juvenile on grass in north-eats corner of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR, 14.25

01 Aug Crossbill Hollowell Res – one over pines, west side of Guilsborough Bay, 07.30, also Dunlin

01 Aug Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one over the Narrows, 06.45

01 Aug Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 06.25

Thursday 31 JuLY

31 Jul Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – juvenile still, 19.05

31 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 18.25

31 Jul Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – juvenile around bunkers, 17.10

31 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew high south, 16.35

31 Jul Common Redstart Woodford Halse – male still at Woodford Halse NR, 16.10

31 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female, 13.00

⊗ 31 Jul White-tailed Eagle Pitsford Res – no further sign of third calendar year individual, G625 up to 11.45; 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Hobbies north of the Causeway

31 Jul Common Redstart Duston – male at Fleetland Farm, 10.45

31 Jul Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one still at New Workings (North), 11.30, also 4 Green Sandpipers

31 Jul White-tailed Eagle Pitsford Res – third calendar year individual, G625 from the Isle of Wight reintroduction scheme, present over north east side of reservoir from 09.55 to 10.15

31 Jul Marsh Harrier Ditchford GP – one over Townholme Meadows, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, 09.55

31 Jul Caspian Gull Daventry CP – fourth-summer briefly, 09.10, also 9 Green Sandpipers

31 Jul Crossbill Daventry CP – five flew south, 08.45

31 Jul Common Redstart Cold Ashby – male again 500 m south-east of Cold Ashby, 08.00, along hedge south-west of red metal gate on Guilsborough Road 52.3760, -1.0321

31 Jul Crossbill Harrington AF – one flew over, early morning

31 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake, 04.55

wednesday 30 JuLY

30 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, 18.05

30 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake, 18.05, also second-summer Caspian Gull and 11+ Yellow-legged Gulls

30 Jul Crossbill Boddington Res – thirteen flew south, 15.55

30 Jul Black-necked Grebe Clifford Hill GP – two (adult and juvenile), still, 12.50, on Main Barrage Lake, east of The Peninsula

30 Jul Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North), 12.30, also 4 Green Sandpipers

30 Jul Bittern Thrapston GP – one again this morning, also Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, Cattle Egret and Osprey

30 Jul Black-necked Grebe Clifford Hill GP – two (adult and juvenile), still, 11.35, on Main Barrage Lake, west of The Spit

30 Jul Crossbill Hollowell Res – approximately 18 in wood south of dam (sailing club end), also 2 Common Sandpipers and Common Redstart in hedge at feeder stream end (west side)

30 Jul Common Redstart Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed, 09.20

30 Jul Black-necked Grebe Clifford Hill GP – two (adult and juvenile), still, 08.40, on Main Barrage Lake, immediately west of The Spit

30 Jul Black-necked Grebe Clifford Hill GP – two (adult and juvenile), still, 07.50, on Main Barrage Lake, immediately west of The Spit

30 Jul Black-necked Grebe Clifford Hill GP – two (adult and juvenile), 05.45 (no precise location details)

30 Jul Turnstone Clifford Hill GP – one in south-east corner of Main Barrage Lake, 05.20, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

tuesday 29 JuLY

29 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one over The Narrows, 20.20, also 4 Common Sandpipers and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls

29 Jul Mediterranean Gull Pitsford Res – juvenile off the dam, 20.05

29 Jul Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one over the northern end of Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh NR), 18.05

29 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake, 16.50, also 8 Yellow-legged Gulls

29 Jul Common Redstart Long Buckby – male at Cotton End Park this morning, on left side of boundary hedge

29 Jul Mediterranean Gull Hollowell Res – juvenile on Guilsborough Point, 09.50

29 Jul Osprey Scaldwell – one flew toward Pitsford Res, 09.05

29 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake, 06.05

Monday 28 JuLY

28 Jul Common Redstart Woodford Halse – three (male, female and juvenile) at Woodford Halse NR, 15.40

28 Jul Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – at least 16 at Titchmarsh NR at midday before flying off south-west

28 Jul Bittern Ditchford GP – one flew over A45 into reeds around Higham Lake, 11.45

28 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape, 10.10

28 Jul Common Redstart Woodford Halse – male still in hedgerow along Jurassic Way, beyond northern end of Woodford Halse NR, 09.35

28 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 08.55

sunday 27 JuLY

27 Jul Common Redstart Fawsley Park – male between Cold Ashby and Thornby, 16.50, 200m along hedge looking from metal gate at approximately 52.3762, -1.0315

27 Jul Corn Bunting Chelveston AF – at least two, 200-300 m along track from main entrance gate, 16.00

27 Jul Crossbill Northampton – one flew over East Hunsbury, 15.10

27 Jul Common Redstart Fawsley Park – two at The Granary, 14.55

27 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – flew west past Hawthorn Island, 11.29

27 Jul Greenshank Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North), 11.15, also 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

27 Jul Common Redstart Woodford Halse – male on hedgerow along Jurassic Way beyond northern end of Woodford Halse NR, 10.10

27 Jul Common Redstart Everdon – one still along Bethel Lane, ‘between gates’ in Snorscomb Mill area at approximately 52.2053, -1.1269, 09.30

27 Jul Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one briefly in flight between the Scrape and Hawthorn Island, 08.55

saturday 26 JuLY

26 Jul Osprey Ringstead GP – one fishing at Barker Lake 52.3578, -0.5808, 19.10

26 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape before flying west, 18.25

26 Jul Common Redstart Woodford Halse – at least two at Woodford Halse NR, 16.25, in hedge in sheep field behind Harley Equestrian Shop

26 Jul Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – one at Kinewell Lake, 16.20

26 Jul Common Redstart Everdon – one along Bethel Lane at approximately 52.2053, -1.1269 early afternoon

26 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still at west end of New Workings (South), 12.30

26 Jul Crossbill Yardley Chase – seven flew over north-west this morning

26 Jul Crossbill Hollowell Res – approximately 20 in conifer trees in grounds of Keeper’s Lodge, 11.45

26 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over Main Lake, 11.40

26 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one, 07.45

friday 25 JuLY

25 Jul Arctic Tern Stanford Res – first-summer this afternoon

25 Jul Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – two flew off toward Hollowell, 20.30, also Ruddy Shelduck flew off over dam

25 Jul Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – two, still, 19.00, also female Ruddy Shelduck, still, and 2 Hobbies

25 Jul Whinchat Borough Hill – one, 18.20, also 2 Common Restarts and Northern Wheatear

25 Jul Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – two, still, 18.00, off the dam

25 Jul Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – two, still, 17.45, off the dam, also female Ruddy Shelduck on dam

25 Jul Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – two juveniles, still, 16.20, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 9 Little Ringed Plovers and Common Sandpiper

25 Jul Curlew Lilbourne Meadows NR – two, 16.10

25 Jul Black Tern Ravensthorpe Res – two, 15.40

25 Jul Cattle Egret Thrapston GP – nine at Titchmarsh NR, early afternoon, also 2 Common Sandpipers, adult Yellow-legged Gull and Osprey over

25 Jul Crossbill Stanford Res – two in conifer trees near Valve Tower, 13.50, before flying off

25 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one at west end of New Workings (South), 13.00, also Greenshank and Green Sandpiper

25 Jul Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – three at Kinewell Lake, midday

25 Jul Marsh Harrier Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 09.30

25 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – two between 08.05 and 08.15

25 Jul Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – two juveniles, 07.05, also 3 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

25 Jul Marsh Harrier Hollowell Res – one flew north-west toward Guilsborough, 06.55, also Dunlin and 2 Common Sandpipers on the dam

thursday 24 JuLY

24 Jul Greenshank Clifford Hill GP – one at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 16.40, also 3 Common Sandpipers

24 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 16.30, also Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

24 Jul Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – juvenile (considered different to 23rd July), 16.25, also 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull

24 Jul Greenshank Pitsford Res – one heard north of the causeway, 11.05, also 3 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers

24 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 08.40

24 Jul Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape, 11.15, also Green Sandpiper

24 Jul Crossbill Hollowell Res – at least 20, including five in Larch trees along northwest edge of sailing club boat storage area, 07.55, followed by 15+ flying south over Keeper’s Lodge

wednesday 23 JuLY

23 Jul Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – juvenile flew off, 18.20

23 Jul Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – juvenile, 17.50, also Green Sandpiper and second-summer Yellow-legged Gull

23 Jul Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, late afternoon, also Whinchat and Common Redstart

23 Jul Crossbill Brixworth – two flew north over Station Cottages, 16.30

23 Jul Common Redstart Woodford Halse – male at Woodford Halse NR, 16.10

23 Jul Honey Buzzard Brixworth – one flew west over Brampton Valley, 15.15

23 Jul Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one flushed from the Scrape, 11.45

23 Jul Whinchat Brampton Valley – two on ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.35, also Common Redstart

23 Jul Common Redstart Maidwell – two at Blueberry Farm, this morning,

23 Jul Crossbill Northampton – one flew west over Abington Park, 07.55

tuesday 22 JuLY

22 Jul Whinchat Brampton Valley – one on ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 19.15

22 Jul Whinchat Woodford Halse – one in hedge adjacent to Woodford Halse NR at 52.1632, -1.2135, 17.30, also 3 Common Redstarts

22 Jul Greenshank Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, from James Fisher Hide, mid-afternoon, also Green Sandpiper and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult and third-summer)

22 Jul Crossbill Stanwick GP – four flew west, 06.30

monday 21 JuLY

21 Jul Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one flew toward Blueberry Farm this evening, also two Whinchats , Common Redstart and Hobby at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton

21 Jul Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 17.55

21 Jul Common Redstart Harrington AF – one at 2nd Bunker this afternoon

21 Jul Caspian Gull Boddington Res – first-summer, late afternoon, also 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (first-summer and 2 adults)

21 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 12.20

21 Jul Crossbill Pitsford Res – one flew south, 06.10

sunday 20 JuLY

20 Jul Osprey Harrington AF – one flew over late afternoon, also 2 Common Redstarts (one in bushes between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, one around 2nd Bunker) and 4 Crossbills over

20 Jul Whimbrel Ditchford GP – one flew over Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, circling Dragonfly Lake before heading east toward Stanwick GP, 10.05

20 Jul Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one, 09.30 (no specific location details)

saturday 19 JuLY

19 Jul Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, 18.45, also 2 Common Redstarts

19 Jul Greenshank Pitsford Res – one heard over Walgrave Bay this afternoon, also Crossbill

19 Jul Honey Buzzard Althorp – one flew west over Althorp House, 15.40

19 Jul Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – female, 12.10

19 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway this morning

19 Jul Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – two in Wader Bay, 10.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers

19 Jul Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 09.05, also Dunlin and 6 Common Sandpipers

19 Jul Common Quail Maidwell – one singing at Blueberry Farm, this morning, also Northern Wheatear and Common Redstart, plus 2 Crossbills flew over

19 Jul Whinchat Brampton Valley – two at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this morning, also Common Redstart

19 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female on the dam, 06.45, also 3 Common Sandpipers

friday 18 JuLY

⊗ 18 Jul Black Redstart – juvenile photographed in a private garden, early afternoon, was in Olney, Bucks

18 Jul Cattle Egret Nene Valley – eleven (seven adults) at undisclosed breeding site this afternoon

18 Jul Black Redstart Undisclosed location near Summer Leys LNR – juvenile in a private garden, early afternoon

18 Jul Osprey Thrapston GP – one on west side of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh NR 52.4126, -0.5254, 13.23

18 Jul Crossbill Harrington AF – one (a second bird) flew west, 10.10

18 Jul Common Redstart Maidwell – one still at Blueberry Farm, this morning, also 2 Crossbills flew over

18 Jul Common Redstart Brampton Valley – one still at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, this morning

18 Jul Crossbill Kettering – ten flew east over Weekley Wood Avenue, 07.10

18 Jul Crossbill Harrington AF – one flew west, 06.30

thursday 17 JuLY

17 Jul Common Redstart Brampton Valley – one at ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 17.00

17 Jul Common Redstart Maidwell – at least one at Blueberry Farm, late afternoon

17 Jul Common Redstart Harrington AF – one in bushes south of 1st Bunker, 16.15

17 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 15.35

17 Jul Common Redstart Hanging Houghton – one below the village, 15.25, ‘in Hawthorn among line of tall willows’

17 Jul Osprey Thrapston GP – one over Elinor Trout Lake, 13.05, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

17 Jul Curlew Yardley Hastings – one flew over Old Pastures Wood, late morning

17 Jul Greenshank Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 07.00, also 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

17 Jul Crossbill Northampton – four flew west over Abington Park, 06.05, also Hobby

17 Jul Osprey Harrington AF – one flew north, 05.40

wednesday 16 JuLY

16 Jul Caspian Gull Daventry CP – second-summer, 16.30, also 9 Common Sandpipers, 9 Green Sandpipers and adult Yellow-legged Gull

16 Jul Bittern Summer Leys LNR – one in reeds between the Scrape and Main Lake, 12.15

16 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one to three mobile birds still late morning, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

16 Jul Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – one from main ride running south west from car park area, 11.50

16 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 11.15, also Yellow-legged Gull

16 Jul Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – one heard, 09.00

⊗ 16 Jul Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – no further sign at Main Barrage Lake up to 10.30

16 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – five still in Wader Bay, 08.25

16 Jul Wood Sandpiper Clifford Hill GP – one at the eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 06.50, also Common Sandpiper

tuesday 15 JuLY

15 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – five still in Wader Bay, 16.40

15 Jul Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – juvenile mobile around the reservoir, 13.10

15 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – five still in Wader Bay, 09.35

15 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 08.55

15 Jul Greenshank Daventry CP – one, still, 08.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull

15 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – five in Wader Bay, 07.55

15 Jul Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one still, early morning, also Common Redstart in bushes between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker and two Whinchats in area of tall weedy vegetation and line of fence posts north of 3rd Bunker

monday 14 JuLY

14 Jul Ferruginous Duck Ringstead GP – unconfirmed report of two on Kinewell Lake today

14 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew south over the Causeway, 21.05, also 2 mobile Black-tailed Godwits north of the Causeway, Green Sandpiper, and 2 Common Sandpipers

14 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – eleven, 18.40, also Common Sandpiper

14 Jul Common Redstart Litchborough – one reported at ‘old cricket field’, 17.35

14 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one over The Point, 17.10

⊗ 14 Jul Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – no sign of female this morning; 2 Common Sandpipers on dam

14 Jul Osprey Thrapston GP – one at Elinor Trout Lake, 11.55

14 Jul Whinchat Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 10.55, also Common Redstart

14 Jul Greenshank Daventry CP – one, 10.30, also Common Sandpiper and 8 Green Sandpipers

14 Jul Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one alongside conrete track, 08.00, also Common Redstart near Chippings Compound

sunday 13 JuLY

13 Jul Ferruginous Duck Stanford Res – female with Tufted Ducks off The Point, 17.45

13 Jul Common Redstart Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 17.05

13 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Winwick Pools – female again, 11.30

13 Jul Crossbill Harry’s Park Wood – one in flight, 10.50

13 Jul Little Tern Ditchford GP – one at Dragonfly Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR, 09.50

13 Jul Common Redstart Hollowell Res – one in hedgerow and oak/ash trees immediately south of Nortoft entrance gates, then flew off toward feeder stream, 09.25

13 Jul Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – eight around the car park area, 07.45

saturday 12 JuLY

12 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female, still, 17.35

12 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female, still, with Canada Geese, 13.10

12 Jul Marsh Harrier Harrington AF – one, 11.50, also Common Redstart

12 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Ravensthorpe Res – female, 11.00

12 Jul Cattle Egret Nene Valley – four or five (one adult) at undisclosed breeding site this afternoon

12 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one flew over Wader Bay, 09.35

12 Jul Crossbill Fermyn Woods CP – three flew over Lady Wood, 09.10

12 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one, 09.00, also adult Yellow-legged Gull flew east

12 Jul Common Redstart Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, early morning

friday 11 JuLY

11 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Winwick Pools – female, 17.30

11 Jul Ruff Boddington Res – female, 07.00

11 Jul Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 06.30, then flew to Main Lake

11 Jul Crossbill Northampton – two seperate individuals flew over Abington Park, 05.05-05.25

thursday 10 JuLY

10 Jul Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one flew west over Titchmarsh NR, 17.55

10 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one, 17.25

10 Jul Greenshank Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.35

10 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 13.30, in Wader Bay

10 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one, late morning

10 Jul Greenshank Pitsford Res – two near Bird Club Hide, 10.15, also 4 Green Sandpipers and one Common Sandpiper

10 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the Causeway, 07.50

10 Jul Crossbill Northampton – ten flew north over Abington Park, 05.15

wednesday 09 JuLY

09 Jul Crossbill Yardley Chase – at least 15 around the car park at Wakerly Great Wood, 17.00

09 Jul Crossbill Yardley Chase – four flew over Denton Wood, early afternoon

09 Jul Greenshank Thrapston GP – one still at Titchmarsh NR, mid-morning, also Green Sandpiper

09 Jul Crossbill Pitsford Res – one flew west over Walgrave Bay, 08.00

tuesday 08 JuLY

08 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Hollowell Res – one in Guilsborough Bay, 15.20

08 Jul Greenshank Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 11.45, also Common Sandpiper

08 Jul Greenshank Pitsford Res – one in the area of the dam, mid-morning, also Yellow-legged Gull

08 Jul Crossbill Pitsford Res – at least two, mobile on the west side of Walgrave Bay, mid-morning

08 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – one, still, 09.00, also 3 Green Sandpipers

08 Jul Whinchat Maidwell – one in hedgerow near Blueberry Farm, 07.45, also Common Redstart

monday 07 JuLY

07 Jul Common Redstart Harrington AF – one near Chippings Compound, this evening

07 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 18.20

07 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – four, still, by Fisherman’s Point, 18.00

07 Jul Osprey Preston Capes – one flew west, 17.30

07 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – four on the Scrape, 16.00

07 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – one, this morning

07 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – two in Wader Bay, 11.20

07 Jul Bittern Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh NR, 11.00, also Dunlin and 2 Common Sandpiper

07 Jul Crossbill Brackley – at least one flew east, 09.45

07 Jul Crossbill Pitsford Res – seven flew west over Walgrave Bay, 09.35

07 Jul Crossbill Pitsford Res – one on the west side of Walgrave Bay, 09.30

07 Jul Crossbill Pitsford Res – one/two flew west over Walgrave Bay, 09.10

sunday 06 JuLY

06 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew east over Walgrave and Holcot Bays, 20.10, also 17 Black-tailed Godwits in Scaldwell Bay and at least 3 Common Sandpipers on the Causeway

06 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female still in the area of the dam, 17.55

06 Jul Common Redstart Pitsford Res – one at the rear of Scaldwell Bay, early afternoon, also 3 Common Sandpipers and Green Sandpiper

06 Jul Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female near the dam, 08.15, also Common Sandpiper

saturday 05 JuLY

05 Jul Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four at North Lake, 16.05

05 Jul Crossbill Kelmarsh – one flew over New Covert, 11.40

05 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – two flew north-west from the dam, 10.15

friday 04 JuLY

04 Jul Cattle Egret Nene Valley – five (one adult) at undisclosed breeding site this afternoon

04 Jul Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 13.45, also Hobby

04 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Daventry CP – one, this morning, also 4 Green Sandpipers

04 Jul Crossbill Pitsford Res – three in Christie’s Copse, Walgrave Bay, 10.20, then flew south, also 2 Green Sandpipers in Scaldwell Bay

thursday 03 JuLY

03 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the causeway, 17.05, also Green Sandpiper and Hobby

03 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Thrapston GP – two at Titchmarsh NR, this morning

03 Jul Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on New Workings (North), 11.00, also Green Sandpiper

03 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 10.25

03 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one again, over the dam, 07.30

03 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 06.55

03 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 06.20, also 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Hobbies

wednesday 02 JuLY

02 Jul Osprey Ravensthorpe Res – one flew north-east, 20.00

02 Jul Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 17.20

02 Jul Osprey Stanford Res – one, 16.50

02 Jul Common Redstart Harrington AF – one between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 16.40

02 Jul Common Scoter Clifford Hill GP – female still, on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 15.25

02 Jul Common Scoter Clifford Hill GP – female still in centre of Main Barrage Lake, 13.20

02 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one in flight, west of the causeway, 12.50

02 Jul Whimbrel Pitsford Res – two flew south-west over the dam, 12.25, also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

02 Jul Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew north over the causeway, 11.30

02 Jul Common Redstart Lilbourne Meadows NR – one in hedgerow running from access point at southern end of Hillmorton Lane to Winter Flood Pools, 08.30, also Green Sandpiper

02 Jul Common Scoter Clifford Hill GP – female still on Main Barrage Lake, 08.20

02 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Stanford Res – four flew south-west, 07.40

02 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Stanford Res – one on the dam, 06.30, then flew east, also 2 Hobbies over

tuesday 01 JuLY

01 Jul Common Scoter Clifford Hill GP – female still on Main Barrage Lake, 16.50

01 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – approximately 25 in Scaldwell Bay, 16.45, also Osprey

01 Jul Mediterranean Gull Hollowell Res – first-summer flew toward dam, 13.45, also 2 Common Sandpipers and Osprey

01 Jul Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on New Workings (North), 12.00

01 Jul Bittern Thrapston GP – one again at Titchmarsh NR, this morning

01 Jul Crossbill Bucknell Wood – one flew over, mid-morning

01 Jul Common Scoter Clifford Hill GP – female-type still on Main Barrage Lake, 08.50, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits flew west

01 Jul Black-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – twelve on north side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.30

01 Jul Common Scoter Clifford Hill GP – one on Main Barrage Lake, 05.55, also Green Sandpiper