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Latest update: tuesdAY 24th may 2022 17.15
today
24 May Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, 17.10
24 May Northern Wheatear Hartwell – female still on Quarry Path, on dung heap, 08.50
24 May Common Redstart Harrington AF – male near 1st Bunker, 08.10
24 May Hawfinch Stanwick GP – one flew west, 06.30
mondAY 23rd may
23 May Bar-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – four reported in flight over the car park today
23 May Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one this afternoon
23 May Osprey Summer Leys LNR – one flew east, 11.50
23 May Little Tern Daventry CP – one present between 09.10 and 09.18 before flying off east
sundAY 22nd may
22 May Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, from James Fisher Hide, 10.30
22 May Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, from James Fisher Hide, 08.45
22 May Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five on Roadside Lake, 08.40
saturdAY 21st may
21 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, early evening, then flew north-east
21 May Northern Wheatear Hartwell – female still on Quarry Path, on dung heap, 17.50
21 May Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, from James Fisher Hide, 16.40
21 May White-tailed Eagle Northampton – one of unknown origin flew south over M1 Junction 15A/A43, 13.30
21 May Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.20, between Bird Club Hide and James Fisher Hide
21 May Northern Wheatear Hartwell – female on Quarry Path, 08.05
21 May Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, 07.05
fridAY 20th may
20 May Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay at dusk
20 May Ruff Summer Leys LNR – male, late afternoon
20 May Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) still on Titchmarsh LNR, 15.40
20 May Black-necked Grebe Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, from James Fisher Hide, 15.20
thursdAY 19th may
19 May Whimbrel Daventry – one in a field west of the town today
19 May Black-necked Grebe Stanwick GP – two still on Main Lake, 19.30
19 May Garganey Lilbourne Meadows NR – drake still on winter flood pools, 18.00; also, at adjacent DIRFT 3 A5 Pools, 21 Ringed Plovers and 5 Dunlins
19 May Black-necked Grebe Stanwick GP – two still on Main Lake, 16.35
19 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 11.00
19 May Black-necked Grebe Stanwick GP – two still on Main Lake, 10.40, viewed from ‘fitness area’
19 May Black-necked Grebe Stanwick GP – two still on Main Lake, 09.15, showing well from ‘fitness area’
19 May Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one, 08.10, also Ringed Plover and 2 Dunlins
19 May Black-necked Grebe Stanwick GP – two still on Main Lake, 07.35, showing well from ‘fitness area’
19 May Northern Wheatear Yardley Hastings – one on ‘golf links’ road, between Yardley Hastings and Easton Maudit, 07.15
19 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 06.50, also 2 Black-necked Grebes, still
19 May Garganey Lilbourne Meadows NR – drake on winter flood pools, 06.35; also, at adjacent DIRFT 3 A5 Pools, 20+ Ringed Plovers (most, if not all, tundrae) and 4 Dunlins
19 May Black-necked Grebe Stanwick GP – two on Main Lake, 05.25
wednesdAY 18th may
18 May Grey Plover DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pools, 19.00, also 9 Ringed Plovers and Dunlin
18 May Ruff Summer Leys LNR – male, 10.20, also Hobby
tuesdAY 17th may
17 May Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) still on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 12.45
17 May Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 07.30 to 09.15
mondAY 16th may
16 May Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one between 17.15 and 17.55 before flying east
16 May Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two this afternoon, also 5 Hobbies
16 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 07.10, also Ringed Plover, Dunlin and 3 Common Sandpipers
sundAY 15th may
15 May Sanderling DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pools, 18.00, also 27 Ringed Plovers, including at least 7 tundrae race birds and Dunlin
15 May Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two in field between 2nd and 3rd pylons east of Premier Inn, 17.10
15 May Turnstone Summer Leys LNR – four on Gull Island, 17.00, also drake Garganey, still, 3 Ringed Plovers and Dunlin
15 May Honey Buzzard Byfield – male flew low south-west, 15.05, and may have landed south-west of the village
15 May Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – four along fenceline between 1st and second field east of Premier Inn this morning
15 May Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake, 11.20
15 May Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – two on Main Barrage Lake, 09.45
15 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 08.00, also drake Garganey
saturdAY 14th may
14 May Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 06.40, visible from Screen Hide and Feeding Station, also Cattle Egret flew north-east, 06.20
14 May Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one around 1st Bunker, 06.10
fridAY 13th may
13 May Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – two drakes still off the dam, 18.40
13 May Turnstone Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 17.30, also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, still, plus Dunlin
13 May Turnstone Lilbourne Meadows NR – still on Winter Flood Pools, 15.00
13 May Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – two drakes still, 14.20, also 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Hobbies
13 May Osprey Barton Seagrave – one flew over, 12.55
13 May Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) still on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 12.25
13 May Turnstone Lilbourne Meadows NR – one on Winter Flood Pools, 11.40, also 2 Ringed Plovers
13 May Turnstone Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 11.25, also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, still, plus Dunlin
13 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 11.00
13 May Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one still, 10.30, from Screen Hide
13 May Turnstone Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 09.40, also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, still, plus Dunlin
13 May Sanderling Summer Leys LNR – one still, 09.05, also Cattle Egret, Ringed Plover and 5 Dunlins
13 May Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – two drakes off the dam, 06.40
thursdAY 12th may
12 May Sanderling DIRFT 3 – one on A5 pools, 19.10, also 30+ Ringed Plovers and 4 Dunlins
12 May Sanderling Summer Leys LNR – one still, 18.50
12 May Greenshank Stanford Res – one, late afternoon, before flying south-west, 17.05
12 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 12.30
12 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also Dunlin
12 May Sanderling Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.34, also 2+ Ringed Plovers, 4 Dunlins, 3 Ruffs, Greenshank and Common Sandpiper
⊗ 12 May White Stork Oundle – still no sign, 09.30, on floodwater/marsh at Barnwell Lock
12 May Whinchat Stanford Res – one in Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.25, also Dunlin and Common Sandpiper on the dam
⊗ 12 May White Stork Oundle – no sign, 08.20, on floodwater/marsh at Barnwell Lock
⊗ 12 May Pectoral Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – reported early morning but likely flew off high north-east with c.12 Dunlins at 05.40; also, 5 Ringed Plovers, Sanderling, Greenland arctica race Dunlin, 4 Ruffs and Common Sandpiper
wednesdAY 11th may
11 May Pectoral Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – still on Gull Island, 20.25
11 May Pectoral Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – now on Fisherman’s Point, 19.10, also 3 Ruffs
11 May Pectoral Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 19.00, also Dunlin
11 May Sanderling Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake, 17.30
11 May Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – male Greenland race leucorhoa on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 15.35, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 3 Dunlins and 2 Hobbies
11 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.30
11 May Sanderling DIRFT 3 – five on A5 Pools this afternoon, also at least 46 Ringed Plovers, including at least 2 tundrae Ringed Plovers, Greenland arctica race Dunlin and 5 Dunlins
11 May Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake on Fisherman’s Point, also Ringed Plover and Ruff
11 May Northern Wheatear Earls Barton GP – female on New Workings (South), 13.00, also 3 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlins and Common Sandpiper on New Workings (North)
11 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake this afternoon, also 4 Cattle Egrets, plus Sanderling on A45 Lay-by Pit and second-summer Yellow-legged Gull
11 May Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) still on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 11.05
11 May White Stork Oundle – one again on floodwater/marsh at Barnwell Lock, 10.25
11 May Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one with cattle on Fisherman’s Point, 09.40, also 5 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruffs, 4 Dunlins and Common Sandpiper
tuesdAY 10th may
10 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay today, also 4 Dunlins
10 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake this afternoon
10 May Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) still on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR) this morning
⊗ 10 May Avocet Warmington – no sign this morning of one reported on new pit, 500 m east of Warmington Mill yesterday; female Goosander and Common Sandpiper present there
⊗ 10 May White Stork Oundle – no sign this morning on floodwater/marsh at Barnwell Lock
mondAY 9th may 2022
09 May Avocet Warmington – one on new pit east of Warmington Mill this evening
09 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake this afternoon
09 May White Stork Oundle – again on floodwater at Barnwell, from A605, 09.30
09 May Northern Wheatear Ashton STW – male, 08.12
09 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, 07.00, also Yellow Wagtail
sundAY 8th may
08 May Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one on south side of Main Barrage Lake this afternoon, in third field east of Premier Inn
08 May Sanderling Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.20, also 3 Bar-tailed Godwits still, but no sign of Black Tern reported earlier
08 May Black Tern Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 11.25, also 3 Bar-tailed Godwits still, Sanderling and 2 Common Sandpipers
08 May White Stork Oundle – again on floodwater at Barnwell, from A605, 10.00
08 May Whimbrel Brampton Valley – two flew east, 08.10
08 May Osprey Hollowell Res – one over Guilsborough Bay, also Great Egret
08 May Red-crested Pochard Summer Leys LNR – drake on Gull Island, 09.50
08 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake, 06.50, also Great Egret and Bar-tailed Godwit
saturdAY 7th may
07 May Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – two on Main Barrage Lake, 16.45, also Common Sandpiper and 2 Greenland Wheatears
07 May Osprey Oundle – one fishing at Biggin Lake, 16.33
07 May Avocet Ditchford GP – two still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows), 16.30
07 May Avocet Ditchford GP – two still in north-east corner of Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows), 15.00, also Peregrine
07 May Avocet Ditchford GP – two still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows), 13.50
07 May Whinchat Upper Harlestone – one, 12.35
07 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay this morning
07 May Avocet Ditchford GP – two still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows), 11.40
07 May Avocet Ditchford GP – two still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows), 09.50
⊗ 07 May White Stork Oundle – flew south-east from Lower Barnwell Lock, over A605, 09.45
07 May Arctic Tern Stanford Res – five, 09.35
07 May Avocet Ditchford GP – two on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows), 09.20
07 May White Stork Oundle – one still on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 09.00
⊗ 07 May Avocet Summer Leys LNR – two flew off east, 08.30
07 May White Stork Oundle – one still on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 08.25
07 May Avocet Summer Leys LNR – two on Gull Island, 08.20
⊗ 07 May Avocet Clifford Hill GP – two flew off
07 May Arctic Tern Stanford Res – seventeen flew high north-east, 08.10
07 May Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five on Roadside Lake, 08.00
07 May White Stork Oundle – one on floodwater at Barnwell, from A605, 07.50
07 May Avocet Clifford Hill GP – two, 07.40
07 May Northern Wheatear Summer Leys LNR – male on the scrape, 06.30
07 May Avocet Stanwick GP – two on A45 Lay-by Pit, 05.30, also Bar-tailed Godwit on Main Lake
fridAY 6th may
06 May Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one reported this evening
06 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.45
06 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay this morning
⊗ 06 May Black Redstart Little Brington – no sign around barn, this morning, along track west from village at 52.2641, -1.0477
06 May Sanderling Clifford Hill GP – one on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.10, also 3 Dunlins
06 May Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – two still below Hanging Houghton this morning
thursdAY 5th may
05 May Whinchat Brampton Valley – male below Hanging Houghton, 19.45, also 2 Northern Wheatears
05 May Black Redstart Little Brington – one still, in tree by barn, 19.05, along track west from village at 52.2641, -1.0477
05 May Mediterranean Gull Summer Leys LNR – two around Gull Island, 19.05
05 May Black Redstart Little Brington – one on a barn, 17.55, along track west from village at 52.2641, -1.0477
05 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay, 17.15
05 May Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – one, 16.50, also 2 Dunlins and 3 Yellow Wagtails
05 May Whinchat Clifford Hill GP – two (one male) on fence along eastern side of first field past Premier Inn, 16.25
05 May White Stork Summer Leys LNR – one flew high west, 14.00
05 May Northern Wheatear Corby – female at Willowbrook Industrial Estate, near roundabout north of Morrisons Distribution Centre, 12.00
05 May Red-crested Pochard Kettering – one still at Wicksteed Park Lake this morning
05 May Whinchat Clifford Hill GP – one still on fence along eastern side of first field past Premier Inn, 11.35
⊗ 05 May White Stork Oundle – no further sign of ringed individual on floods at Lower Barnwell Lock, 09.35
05 May Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew over, 09.00
05 May White Stork Oundle – ringed individual still on floods at Lower Barnwell Lock, 09.00
05 May Whinchat Stanford Res – male in field adjacent to dam car park, 09.00
05 May Whinchat Clifford Hill GP – one on fence along eastern side of first field past Premier Inn, 09.00
05 May Whinchat Stanford Res – one in Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.45, also Common Sandpiper
05 May Bar-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still, 08.00
05 May White Stork Oundle – ringed individual still on floods at Lower Barnwell Lock, 07.45
05 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – three still in Scaldwell Bay, 07.00
05 May Greenshank Lilbourne Meadows NR – one still on Winter Flood Pools, 07.00
05 May White Stork Oundle – ringed individual on floods at Lower Barnwell Lock, 06.50
wednesdAY 4th may
04 May Arctic Tern Thrapston GP – six on Town Lake, 19.05
04 May Wood Sandpiper Lilbourne Meadows NR – one still on Winter Flood Pools, 18.50, also Greenshank
04 May Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 16.40, also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, still
04 May Bar-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one on Fisherman’s Point, 15.10, also Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe and Hobby
04 May Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 15.10, also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, still
04 May Wood Sandpiper Lilbourne Meadows NR – one still on Winter Flood Pools, 11.55
04 May Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 11.30
04 May Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 11.20, also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, still
04 May Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – two this morning
04 May Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 10.15, also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, still
04 May Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) still on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 09.15
04 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 09.00
04 May Bar-tailed Godwit Ditchfrod GP – one on Otter Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 09.00
04 May Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 08.10, also Whimbrel
04 May Sanderling DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pools, briefly, 07.10, also 3 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlins and Northern Wheatear
tuesdAY 3rd may
03 May Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 19.50
03 May Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – one this evening, also at least 3 Garganeys, Ruff and Dunlin
03 May Black Tern Boddington Res – three still, 19.45
03 May Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – two on Main Barrage Lake, 19.20, also 3 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlins and 2 Common Sandpipers
03 May Black Tern Boddington Res – three still, 18.40
03 May Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 17.35
03 May Black Tern Boddington Res – three still, 17.30
03 May Garganey Summer Leys LNR – two on the scrape, 17.00, also Hobby and Yellow Wagtail
03 May Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two on Hardwater Lake, 16.15
03 May Black Tern Boddington Res – three, 15.25
03 May Arctic Tern Ringstead GP – two on Kinewell Lake, 14.50, also Hobby
03 May Wood Sandpiper Lilbourne Meadows NR – one on Winter Flood Pools, 14.00
03 May Caspian Gull Daventry CP – fourth-summer, 12.25, before flying north-east
03 May Osprey Hollowell Res – one this morning, also Jack Snipe and Common Sandpiper
⊗ 03 May Little Tern Ditchford GP – no sign on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 12.00
03 May Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 11.05
03 May Little Tern Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 11.05
03 May Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – the three flew off east, 10.15
03 May Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – three still, on Fisherman’s Point, 10.10, also Common Sandpiper
03 May Arctic Tern Stanwick GP – three, mid-morning
03 May Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – three adjacent to Fisherman’s Point, on the north side of Main Lake, 09.15, also Bar-tailed Godwit
03 May Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) on the scrape, 08.25, also Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper
03 May Sandwich Tern Stanwick GP – six flew north-east, 06.45
03 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake, 06.00, also Cattle Egret, Great Egret and 3 Turnstones briefly
mondAY 2nd may
02 May Northern Wheatear DIRFT 3 – five (2 males) near A5 Pools today
02 May Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – female still, this afternoon, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681, also male Northern Wheatear. Please view only from the path.
02 May Turnstone Clifford Hill GP – still present, 16.45, also Dunlin, Arctic Tern, Northern Wheatear and 3 Yellow Wagtails
02 May Northern Wheatear Boddington Res – one still in field to the north, 15.00, also Hobby
02 May Whinchat Elkington – male on footpath to Yelvertoft, 14.50
02 May Garganey Thrapston GP – three (2 drakes) still on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 12.40, also Dunlin, Common Sandpiper and Hobby
02 May Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – female still, this morning, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path
02 May Turnstone Clifford Hill GP – still present, 11.30, also 2 male Ruffs
02 May Whimbrel Thrapston GP – three on meadow by Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), but flew off north-east, 10.15
02 May Whinchat Corby – female at North Gullet, Priors Hall, 10.30, also female Northern Wheatear
02 May Whimbrel Thrapston GP – three on meadow by Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), but flew off north-east, 10.15
02 May Northern Wheatear Northampton – female in Sixfields Stadium overflow car park, 10.15
02 May Mediterranean Gull Summer Leys LNR – two adults flew west, 10.10
02 May Turnstone Clifford Hill GP – one on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.55, also Bar-tailed Godwit still, Dunlin and Arctic Tern
02 May Bar-tailed Godwit DIRFT 3 – one, 09.35
02 May Northern Wheatear Corby – two females near Morrisons Distribution Centre at Willowbrook Industrial Estate on road to Priors Hall North, 09.30
02 May Arctic Tern Stanford GP – fourteen (one lingering, 13 then flew high east), 09.10
02 May Whimbrel Thrapston GP – two still, on meadow by Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 09.10
02 May Bar-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.10
02 May Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake on the scrape, 09.05
02 May Whinchat Hollowell Res – one still, 08.45, also Osprey and Common Sandpiper
02 May Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one flew low west over Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.00
02 May Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 08.00, also Cattle Egret
02 May Bar-tailed Godwit Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 07.55
⊗ 02 May Curlew Sandpiper DIRFT 3 – no sign on A5 pools this morning
sundAY 1st may
01 May Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North) today, also 2 Dunlins
01 May Whinchat Hollowell Res – male still in sedges just north of Guilsborough Bay Point, 19.30
01 May Curlew Sandpiper DIRFT 3 – one still on A5 pools, 17.30, also Dunlin and 6 Ringed Plovers
01 May Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one flew west, 17.15, also Jack Snipe on Main Lake
01 May Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – female, 16.45, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path
01 May White Wagtail Stanford Res – one on the dam, 15.50
01 May Curlew Sandpiper DIRFT 3 – one still on A5 pools, 15.10, also 4 Ringed Plovers
01 May Northern Wheatear Northampton – male still in Sixfields Stadium overflow car park, 14.30
01 May Curlew Sandpiper DIRFT 3 – one still on A5 pools, 13.30, also 5+ Ringed Plovers, including at least one tundrae race individual
01 May Curlew Sandpiper DIRFT 3 – one still on A5 pools, 13.00
01 May Curlew Sandpiper DIRFT 3 – one on A5 pools, 12.05
01 May Northern Wheatear Northampton – male still in Sixfields Stadium overflow car park, 11.45
01 May Whinchat Hollowell Res – male in sedges just north of Guilsborough Bay Point, 11.00, also Osprey flew west, 3 Common Sandpipers, plus 2 Arctic Terns flew north
01 May Whimbrel Thrapston GP – two on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 11.00
01 May Northern Wheatear Northampton – male in Sixfields Stadium overflow car park, 10.00
01 May Whimbrel Thrapston GP – one on meadow north-west of Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 09.00
saturdAY 30th april
30 Apr Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 17.00
30 Apr Osprey Northampton – one flew high north over New Duston, 12.35
30 Apr White Stork Oundle – one photographed in flight over Oundle Rugby Club, 11.15
30 Apr Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two, 11.00
30 Apr Arctic Tern Pitsford Res – one off the dam, 09.30
⊗ 30 Apr Dotterel Hemington – no sign of male in pea field at Hemington Lodge Farm, east of Hemington village, to 07.30, 52.4534, -0.3818 from Private Road (farm track)/Main Street intersection, 200 m east of derelict barn; farmer has allowed entry to view the field
fridAY 29th april
29 Apr Little Gull Stanwick GP – seven (6 adults, one first-summer) still on A45 Lay-by Pit this evening, also Great Egret and Hobby
29 Apr Dotterel Hemington – male still in pea field at Hemington Lodge Farm, east of Hemington village, 18.00, 52.4534, -0.3818 viewable from Private Road (farm track)/Main Street intersection, 200 m east of derelict barn; farmer has allowed entry to view the field
29 Apr Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one late afternoon, also Great Egret, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail
29 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 15.45, also Common Sandpiper
29 Apr Dotterel Hemington – male still in pea field at Hemington Lodge Farm, east of Hemington village, 15.40, 52.4534, -0.3818 viewable from Private Road (farm track)/Main Street intersection, 200 m east of derelict barn; farmer has allowed entry to view the field
29 Apr Dotterel Hemington – male still in pea field at Hemington Lodge Farm, east of Hemington village, 15.07, 52.4534, -0.3818 viewable from Private Road (farm track)/Main Street intersection, 200 m east of derelict barn; farmer has allowed entry to view the field
29 Apr Northern Wheatear Corby – seven near Morrisons Distribution Centre at Willowbrook Industrial Estate on road to Priors Hall North this afternoon
29 Apr Dotterel Hemington – male still in pea field at Hemington Lodge Farm, east of Hemington village, 13.30, 52.4534, -0.3818 viewable from Private Road (farm track)/Main Street intersection, 200 m east of derelict barn; farmer has allowed entry to view the field
29 Apr Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one still, 12.25, also Common Sandpiper
29 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, on Main Lake, 1200, also 7 Little Gulls still on A45 Lay-by Pit
28 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – male, still, this morning, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path
29 Apr Dotterel Hemington – male showing distantly in pea field at Hemington Lodge Farm, east of Hemington village, 11.45, 52.4534, -0.3818 viewable from Private Road (farm track)/Main Street intersection, 200 m east of derelict barn
29 Apr Little Gull Stanwick GP – seven (6 adults, one first-summer) still on A45 Lay-by Pit, 09.50
29 Apr Northern Wheatear Pitsford Res – one on the dam this morning
29 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 08.20, also Dunlin, 3 Common Sandpipers and Yellow Wagtail
29 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, on Main Lake, 08.05, also Whimbrel, plus 7 Little Gulls still on A45 Lay-by Pit
29 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 07.55, also Northern Wheatear
29 Apr Little Gull Stanwick GP – seven on A45 Lay-by Pit, 07.15
29 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one this morning, also Common Sandpiper
29 Apr White Wagtail Stanford Res – one on the dam, 07.00
thursdAY 28th april
28 Apr Red-crested Pochard Wicksteed Park, Kettering – drake still on the fishing lake today
28 Apr Wood Sandpiper Summer Leys LNR – one at base of Cormorant Spit, 19.00, also Greenshank
28 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – male, still, 17.25, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
28 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake still, off Rotary Island, 16.40, also Great Egret and female Northern Wheatear on the scrape
28 Apr Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – one on Hardwater Lake, 15.25
28 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one, still, 13.10
28 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one in Wader Bay, 12.50, before flying off, also Ruff and Common Sandpiper
28 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake still on the scrape, 12.15
28 Apr Arctic Tern Stanford Res – one briefly, before flying high north-east, 11.50
28 Apr Cattle Egret Great Doddington – one still in cattle field north of Summer Leys, 11.30
28 Apr Cattle Egret Great Doddington – one in cattle field north of Summer Leys, 09.05
28 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – one, still, 09.00, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
28 Apr Grey Plover Stanwick GP – one flew east, 08.40, also Barnacle Goose, 6 Cattle Egrets and Glossy Ibis still
28 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – flew off toward Great Doddington, 08.40
28 Apr Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one on the bank between the scrape and Main Lake, 08.10
28 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, 07.35
28 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake on the scrape, 06.15
wednesdAY 27th april
27 Apr Northern Wheatear Boddington Res – male still in field to the north this evening
27 Apr Ring Ouzel Summer Leys LNR – female in oak tree in sheep field by wooden bridge on old railway track, 16.30, before flying off
27 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 14.15, also 4 Arctic Terns
27 Apr Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one still, 12.45, also Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes
27 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one reported, 12.45
27 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one on Hardwater lake, 12.00, feeding with a Black-tailed Godwit, also Common Sandpiper
27 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – two this morning in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
tuesdAY 26th april
26 Apr Ruff Summer Leys – two this evening, also 2 drake Pintails
26 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one on Hardwater lake, 15.55, feeding with a Black-tailed Godwit, also Common Sandpiper
26 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – female near 3rd Bunker this afternoon, also 4+ Northern Wheatears still
26 Apr Ring Ouzel Harrington AF – male reported as briefly in bean field at the Shooting Wall, 12.40, also 4+ Northern Wheatears
26 Apr Northern Wheatear Piddington – two along bridleway running east from New Farm, 12.00
26 Apr Arctic Tern Boddington Res – two this morning, also Hobby and male Northern Wheatear in field to the north
26 Apr Little Gull Pitsford Res – two off the dam, 10.35
26 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two on Hardwater lake, 09.00
26 Apr Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – three on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, 08.10, before flying off east, also Hobby
26 Apr Greenshank Ditchford GP – one on Otter Lake (IL&M), 08.00, before flying off east
26 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, early morning, also 4 Cattle Egrets and Common Sandpiper
mondAY 25th april
25 Apr Sanderling Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 18.35, also 2 Common Sandpipers
25 Apr Arctic Tern Boddington Res – two, 16.05
25 Apr Little Gull Hollowell Res – adult briefly, 14.20, before flying south-east, also Great Egret, Common Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail
25 Apr Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – two-three on Main Lake, 14.15, also Bar-tailed Godwit in Wader Bay
25 Apr Whimbrel Earls Barton GP – one below electricity pylons on north shore of pool east of Mary’s Lake, 13.55
25 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – female still by 2nd Bunker, 13.35
25 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one, 12.05, also Bar-tailed Godwit, Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and 2 Yellow Wagtails
25 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still in north-east corner of Main Lake, 12.00, also Cattle Egret, Great Egret and 2 Arctic Terns
25 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – female by 2nd Bunker, 11.25
25 Apr Little Gull Stanwick GP – one on A45 Lay-by Pit, 08.05, also Arctic Tern
sundAY 24th april
24 Apr Common Redstart Harrington AF – male between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker this evening
24 Apr Little Gull Thrapston GP – three adults at Titchmarsh LNR, 19.20, also Green Sandpiper and 5 Yellow Wagtails
24 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – male still, 17.45, in undulations in upper/middle part of large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
24 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 17.15, visible from old railway track
24 Apr Ring Ouzel West Farndon – male, still, 12.25, along footpath at 52.1594, -1.2255 park carefully on verge and walk past cottages to stile at end of road to follow stone wall to view first hedgerow
24 Apr Greenshank Lilbourne Meadows NR – one, 10.25
24 Apr Greenshank DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pools, 10.25, also Dunlin
24 Apr Ring Ouzel West Farndon – male, still, 09.15, along footpath at 52.1594, -1.2255
24 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 09.00, also drake Garganey, 4 Cattle Egrets, 2 Great Egrets, Grey Plover and Green Sandpiper
24 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – three (2 drakes) on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 08.45, also Common Sandpiper
24 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one, 08.20, also drake Pintail
24 Apr Osprey Summer Leys LNR – one flew over, 08.05, also Little Gull, 2 Ruffs, Sanderling and Dunlin
24 Apr Ring Ouzel West Farndon – male, still, 07.50, along footpath at 52.1594, -1.2255
24 Apr Grey Plover Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 07.20
24 Apr Grey Plover Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 05.45
saturdAY 23rd april
23 Apr Grey Plover Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake this evening
23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit DIRFT 3 – male still on A5 Pools, 19.15, also 2 Greenshanks and Dunlin
23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Byfield – thirteen flew low north-east, 17.20
23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – one in the north-east corner of Main Barrage Lake, 17.00, also 11 Little Gulls and 6 Yellow Wagtails
23 Apr Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – at least 32, 16.55, also Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Ruffs and 5 Sanderlings
23 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – male still, 16.50, at eastern end of large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
23 Apr Ring Ouzel West Farndon – male, still, 16.50, along footpath at 52.1594, -1.2255
23 Apr Little Gull Boddington Res – adult at north end, 16.05
23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 15.28
23 Apr Little Gull Clifford Hill GP – thirteen (11 adults) on Main Barrage Lake, 15.20
23 Apr Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – at least 13 this afternoon, 15.05
23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 14.20
23 Apr Sanderling Summer Leys LNR – five from Screen Hide, 14.10, also 2 Dunlins
23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit DIRFT 3 – male on A5 Pools, 13.25, also Greenshank and Dunlin
23 Apr Sanderling Summer Leys LNR – two still, 12.50
23 Apr Little Gull Daventry CP – six (5 adults and first-summer), 12.40
23 Apr Sanderling Summer Leys LNR – two still, 12.15
23 Apr Sanderling Summer Leys LNR – two from Paul Britten Hide, 11.25, also Ruff and Dunlin
23 Apr Cattle Egret Great Doddington – one in field north of River Nene, opposite Summer Leys Sand Martin Wall, 11.05, then flew east along river
23 Apr Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one still, 11.05
23 Apr Ring Ouzel West Farndon – male, still, 10.05, along footpath at 52.1594, -1.2255
23 Apr Little Gull Pitsford Res – five adults in Scaldwell Bay, 09.45
23 Apr Marsh Harrier Stortons GP – one over the reedbed, 09.30, before flying south-west
23 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Clifford Hill GP – two on the east shore of Main Barrage Lake, 08.45
23 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – male still, 07.45, at eastern end of large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
23 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, early morning, also 8 Cattle Egrets, 4 Great Egrets and Common Sandpiper, plus Bar-tailed Godwit flew north-east
fridAY 22nd april
22 Apr Ring Ouzel West Farndon – male, still, this morning along footpath at 52.1594, -1.2255 but no sign this afternoon
22 Apr Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – two on Kinewell lake this afternoon
22 Apr Whimbrel Summer Leys LNR – one from Screen Hide this afternoon
22 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 14.40, from Treehouse Hide, also 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls on A45 Lay-by Pit
22 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 13.50
22 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 11.25, from Treehouse Hide
22 Apr Sandwich Tern Ditchford GP – four flew east over Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 11.07
22 Apr Greenshank Clifford Hill GP – four on north side of Deep Water Lake, 10.05
22 Apr Whimbrel Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake, 08.50, from Treehouse Hide
22 Apr Osprey Stanford Res – one again, 07.50
22 Apr White Stork Stanwick GP – ringed female, ‘GB46’ from The White Stork Project reintroduction scheme, still by North Lake, 07.45, again on small pool by underpass, before flying across the A45 at 07.50
22 Apr White Stork Stanwick GP – ringed female, ‘GB46’ from The White Stork Project reintroduction scheme still, 06.00, feeding in sheep field beyond North Lake
thursdAY 21st april
21 Apr Ring Ouzel West Farndon – male today, no precise location details
21 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still this evening, also 7 Cattle Egrets and 2 Great Egrets
21 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 19.30, also 2 Common Sandpipers, plus Northern Wheatear in sheep field on opposite side of Hardwater Road
21 Apr White Stork Stanwick GP – still on small pool by underpass at North Lake, 19.30
21 Apr White Stork Stanwick GP – on small pool by underpass at North Lake, 18.40
21 Apr White Stork Stanwick GP – flew north-east, 18.03
⊗ 21 Apr White Stork Earls Barton GP – no further sign of ringed individual in flooded field adjacent to Summer Leys LNR, 17.40
21 Apr White Stork Earls Barton GP – ringed individual in flooded field adjacent to Summer Leys LNR, 16.50, along pathway which joins Nene footpath; cross wooded bridge from old railway track iinto sheep field, go through kissing gate and view through gap in hedge after 100 m
⊗ 21 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – no sign today on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane; pool has almost dried out
21 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 11.55
21 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 10.40
21 Apr Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 10.35, also Jack Snipe
21 Apr Greenshank Lilbourne Meadows NR – two on the flashes, 08.45
21 Apr Greenshank Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows), 06.15
wednesdAY 20th april
20 Apr Greenshank DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pools, this evening, also 2 Common Sandpipers
20 Apr Osprey Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 18.45, also 11 Yellow Wagtails on dam
20 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least two still, 18.10, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
20 Apr Whimbrel Clifford Hill GP – two still on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, between sluice and River Nene Bridge to Weston Mill, 16.55, also at least 4 Yellow Wagtails
20 Apr Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 16.55, also drake Pintail
20 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) on Titchmarsh LNR, 13.15, also 2 Curlews over west, plus Common Sandpiper
20 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 13.00
20 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes), still, 11.55, also drake Pintail, Great Egret and Ruff
20 Apr Whimbrel Clifford Hill GP – two on north shore of Main Barrage Lake, opposite sluice, 11.25 and still present 11.55, also second-summer Yellow-legged Gull
20 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 11.50, also Jack Snipe and 2 Common Snipes
20 Apr Marsh Harrier Brampton Valley – one flew toward Maidwell, 11.10, also 2 Northern Wheatears at adjacent Blueberry Farm
20 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 09.30
20 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 08.29
20 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – three, 08.05
20 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 07.30, also 8 Cattle Egrets, plus 4 Arctic Terns flew north-east
tuesdAY 19th april
19 Apr Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – at least 3 still on Main Lake, 20.00
19 Apr Garganey Stanford Res – drake, still, 17.40, in corner of Blowers Lodge Bay near feeders
19 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – one still on Hardwater Lake, 16.20
19 Apr Arctic Tern Summer Leys LNR – five on Main Lake, 16.25, also drake Pintail, Ruff and Common Snipe
19 Apr Marsh Harrier Thrapston GP – one at Titchmarsh LNR, 12.50
19 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 12.10
19 Apr Red-crested Pochard Wicksteed Park, Kettering – drake on the fishing lake this morning
19 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – at least one still on Hardwater Lake this morning
19 Apr Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still this morning
19 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 09.07
19 Apr Garganey Stanford Res – drake, still, in front of hide, 08.30
19 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 07.30, also 8 Cattle Egrets and 2 Mediterranean Gulls
19 Apr Garganey Stanford Res – drake in Keepers Lodge Bay, 07.25, also Green Sandpiper
mondAY 18th april
18 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 14.50
18 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, 12.45, also 2 Ruffs and 4 Common Snipes
18 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 12.10, also 7 Cattle Egrets and 2 Mediterranean Gulls
18 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – one this morning, also Common Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail
18 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 11.10
18 Apr Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, 10.25, also Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe
18 Apr Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two, 10.15, also Great Egret
18 Apr Greenshank DIRFT 3 – two on A5 Pools, 10.00, also Common Sandpiper
18 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 07.30, also 8 Cattle Egrets and 3 Great Egrets
18 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 06.45
sundAY 17th april
17 Apr Osprey Thrapston GP – one again at Elinor Trout Lake, 14.30
17 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 16.25
17 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one again, 14.20, also Yellow Wagtail
17 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 13.30
17 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – two still in field below churchyard, 13.00
17 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least two (one male) still, 12.00, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
17 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two still on Hardwater Lake, 11.30
17 Apr Mediterranean Gull Ringstead GP – two (adult and near-adult) flew west at Kinewell Lake, 11.15
17 Apr White-tailed Eagle Stanford Res – second-year female, ‘G819’, from Isle of Wight Reintroduction Scheme, flew off south from near Hemploe Hills, 11.15
17 Apr White-tailed Eagle Stanford Res – second-year female, ‘G819’, from Isle of Wight Reintroduction Scheme, flew south-east, 11.00 and came down near Hemploe Hills 52.4062, -1.0854
17 Apr White-tailed Eagle Stanford Res – second-year female, ‘G819’, from Isle of Wight Reintroduction Scheme, still in tree near weedy field on south-east side, 10.15
17 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, mid-morning
17 Apr White-tailed Eagle Stanford Res – second-year female, ‘G819’, from Isle of Wight Reintroduction Scheme, in tree near weedy field on south-east side, 09.00
17 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two on Hardwater Lake, 08.45
17 Apr Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one briefly over weedy field on south-east side, 07.45, then lost to view
17 Apr Bar-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, 07.05, also drake Garganey still
saturdAY 16th april
16 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake still on the scrape, also 4 Black-tailed Godwits flew over car park, 14.00
16 Apr Northern Wheatear Teeton – male in sheep field between Teeton and Hollowell, 16.35
16 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 16.25
16 Apr Greenshank Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, 15.00
16 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – three still in field below churchyard, 13.30
16 Apr Northern Wheatear Borough Hill – two this morning
16 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 11.40, also 2 Jack Snipes
16 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least four still, 10.25, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
16 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one north of the causeway, 09.15
16 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least four still, 08.45, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
16 Apr Arctic Tern Clifford Hill GP – one on Deep Water Lake, 08.45
16 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 08.40, also 3 Cattle Egrets, 4 Great Egrets and 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls
16 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least one (female) still 08.25, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
16 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still, 08.00, on Kinewell Lake
FRIdAY 15th april
15 Apr Greenshank DIRFT 3 – one still on A5 Pools, 20.00
15 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – five still this afternoon, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
15 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake still, 15.00, also Great Egret, Greenshank and 3 Bramblings
15 Apr Osprey Thrapston GP – one at Elinor Trout Lake, 13.15
15 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still, 13.00, on the south side of Kinewell Lake
15 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least 4 still, 12.55, in large sheep(less) field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
15 Apr Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – two below Hanging Houghton, 12.05
15 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – two drakes on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, this morning
15 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake still, 11.20, also Ruff and Greenshank
15 Apr Northern Wheatear Stanford Res – one in field to right of gate at the dam end, 10.30
15 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least 4 still, 10.30, near large Gorse bush in large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
15 Apr Greenshank DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pools, 09.05
15 Apr Northern Wheatear Hartwell – two still by track to old quarry, 09.05
15 Apr Greenshank Lilbourne Meadows – one flew north, 07.50
15 Apr White Wagtail Pitsford Res – one on the dam, 07.00
thursdAY 14th april
14 Apr Common Redstart Byfield – male along bridleway just south of village this evening
14 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female again on the north side of Kinewell Lake, 17.25
14 Apr White Wagtail Pitsford Res – six on the dam, 17.20, also Common Sandpiper and 22 Yellow Wagtails
14 Apr Ring Ouzel Ringstead GP – female, 17.05, in sheep field midway along east side of Kinewell Lake between car park and river before flying into Hawthorn bush on southern fenceline
14 Apr Greenshank Earls Barton GP – two on Hardwater Lake, 16.45
14 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least 5 still, 15.35, at west end of large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
14 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – two on Main Lake, 15.30, also drake Garganey
14 Apr Osprey Daventry CP – one flew north, 13.50
14 Apr Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, 12.30
14 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 10.15
14 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – two, mid-morning, also drake Garganey, 2 Great Egrets, Ruff and White Wagtail
14 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – at least 5 still, 09.30, at east end of large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681. Please view only from the path.
14 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 08.10, also 2 Cattle Egrets, Great Egret, Marsh Harrier, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls and c.10 Bramblings
14 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 06.10
wednesdAY 13th april
13 Apr Sanderling Pitsford Res – one still on the causeway, 19.00, also Dunlin
13 Apr Sanderling Pitsford Res – one on the causeway, 18.25, also 25+ Yellow Wagtails on dam
13 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 17.15, also Green Sandpiper and White Wagtail
13 Apr Northern Wheatear Hartwell – five (3 males) by track to old quarry, 17.10
13 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) on the scrape, 16.40, also 2 Great Egrets, 3 Ruffs (2 males), 15+ Common Snipes and 2 Yellow Wagtails
13 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – now 6, 15.45, in large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681, also 5 Northern Wheatears and Common Redstart. Please view only from the path as birds are now being subjected to disturbance.
13 Apr Spoonbill Summer Leys LNR – immature flew high north-east over Main Lake, 15.04
13 Apr Sandwich Tern Summer Leys LNR – four flew west, 14.50, also Garganey on scrape
13 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – now 5 (4 males), 14.00, in large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681 (5th bird halfway down hill in hedge with white blossom), also 4 Northern Wheatears
13 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 13.30
13 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – seven still in field below churchyard this afternoon, also Great Egret
13 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one flew south, 11.30, also Great Egret, 2 Jack Snipes and 8 Common Snipes
13 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – four (3 males) still, 11.10, in large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681
13 Apr Greenshank Stanford Res – one flew east, 09.40
tuesdAY 12th april
12 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – four (3 males) still, 19.35, in large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681
12 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – two still this evening, also 4 Garganeys (3 drakes) still, 2 Ruffs and 2 White Wagtails on Gull Island
12 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – four (3 males) in large sheep field north of Jurassic Way SP633772 / 52.3894, -1.0681
12 Apr Northern Wheatear Byfield – three just south of village this afternoon
12 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – two on Fisherman’s Point, 16.35, also 4 Garganeys (3 drakes) still, Great Egret, 2 Ruffs and c.15 Common Snipes
12 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 16.00, also Green Sandpiper
12 Apr Little Gull Clifford Hill GP – four (3 adults, one first-winter) at the eastern end 15.05, also Common Sandpiper, White Wagtail and 5 Yellow Wagtails
12 Apr White Stork Blisworth – one flew high north, 14.55
12 Apr White Stork Summer Leys LNR – one flew west, 14.28
12 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one still, on the scrape, 13.25, also 4 Garganeys (3 drakes) still and 2 Ruffs
12 Apr Northern Wheatear Honey Hill – one, 12.20
12 Apr Marsh Harrier Daventry CP – one drifted slowly north-east, 11.45, also male Common Redstart along track on eastern side
12 Apr Marsh Harrier Harrington – one flew north, 11.35
12 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.10, from Paul Britten Hide
12 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) still on the scrape, 10.30
12 Apr Greenshank Summer Leys LNR – one, 10.05
12 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 10.05, also Green Sandpiper
12 Apr Northern Wheatear Ashton STW – one, 09.30, also 2 Yellow Wagtails
12 Apr Black-tailed Godwit Earls Barton GP – two on Hardwater Lake, 09.25
12 Apr Northern Wheatear Clifford Hill GP – two females in field on south side, 4 pylons east of Premier Inn, 09.15, also 5 Yellow Wagtails
12 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 09.05, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits, Green Sandpiper and several Bramblings
12 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – two, 08.20, also c.6 Bramblings
12 Apr Whimbrel Stanford Res – one flew south, 08.05, also 2 Yellow Wagtails on the dam
mondAY 11th april
11 Apr Whimbrel Stanwick GP – one flew north-east this evening, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits, Dunlin, adult Mediterranean Gull and 18 Bramblings
11 Apr Ring-necked Duck Stanwick GP – female still on Main Lake, 17.25, also Glossy Ibis still
11 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) on the scrape still, 16.50, also 3 Dunlins
11 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – seven still in field below churchyard, 15.45
11 Apr Whimbrel Clifford Hill GP – one briefly before flying off east, 15.30, also Northern Wheatear and 2 Yellow Wagtails
11 Apr Avocet Ditchford GP – one reported on Otter Lake, Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows, 14.30
11 Apr Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – three on Hawthorn Island, 13.40
11 Apr Little Gull Kislingbury GP – one on North Lake, 13.20
11 Apr Osprey Kelmarsh – one at Kelmarsh Hall, 12.00
11 Apr Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – two on Main Lake, 11.50, also Ruff, Dunlin and Common Sandpiper
11 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 08.25, also Great Egret, Common Sandpiper, adult Mediterranean Gull and Brambling
11 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four on the scrape still, 08.20, also Ruff
sundAY 10th april
10 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – five still in field below churchyard, 14.30
10 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one flew west, 13.00
10 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three still, 10.15, also Great Egret, Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Ruffs
10 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 09.35, also Green Sandpiper
10 Apr Northern Wheatear Hinton AF – one at the western end, 08.55
10 Apr Ring-necked Duck Stanwick GP – female on Main Lake, 06.35, also Glossy Ibis still, plus 3 Great Egrets, adult Mediterranean Gull and c.5 Bramblings
saturdAY 9th april
09 Apr Ring Ouzel Chelveston AF – male with Fieldfare in sheep field east of buildings, 16.50, also c.40 Golden Plovers
09 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – eight still in field below churchyard, 16.35
09 Apr Osprey Pitsford Res – one eating fish in tree on Brixworth Road, 16.00
09 Apr Garganey Thrapston GP – two (one drake) on west side of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, 12.55
09 Apr Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over the scrape, 12.00
09 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (three drakes) still this morning
09 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, late morning
09 Apr Osprey Stanwick GP – one over Visitor Centre Lake, 09.15, also adult Mediterranean Gull and 3 Bramblings
09 Apr Marsh Harrier Upton CP – one flew west toward Sixfields, 09.05
fridAY 8th april
08 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 17.30
08 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – two still in field below churchyard, late afternoon
08 Apr Northern Wheatear Earls Barton GP – male still in field between Mary’s Lake and Moon Lake, 17.00
08 Apr Marsh Harrier Stortons GP – one over Reedbed this afternoon
08 Apr Northern Wheatear Kislingbury GP – one on fence posts by fishing lake at midday, also Great Egret
08 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 11.15, also Great Egret, briefly, and Green Sandpiper
08 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 11.20, also 8+ Bramblings at the Feeding Station
08 Apr Northern Wheatear Earls Barton GP – male in field of newly-cleared scrub behind Mary’s Lake, 10.50
08 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – at least 3 still in field below churchyard, 10.50
08 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 09.55, also Great Egret, briefly, and Green Sandpiper
08 Apr Northern Wheatear Earls Barton GP – one in field of newly-cleared scrub behind Mary’s Lake, 07.30
thursdAY 7th april
07 Apr Black Redstart Wellingborough – one in a private garden, late afternoon
07 Apr Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, late afternoon
07 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – four still, in field across river from churchyard, 16.20
07 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane and viewable from lane entrance to footpath, 14.15
07 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – one, 12.40, also 8 Bramblings
07 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane and viewable from lane entrance to footpath, 12.15
wednesdAY 6th april
06 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still this evening, also 2 Ruffs
06 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane and viewable from lane entrance to footpath, 14.45
06 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – again on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane and viewable from footpath, 12.15
06 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 11.05, also 2 Ruffs
⊗ 06 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – no further sign on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site immediately west of Upton Lane, 11.00
06 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane and viewable from footpath, 09.15
06 Apr Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two on Roadside Lake, 07.20
tuesdAY 5th april
05 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake this evening, also c.5 Bramblings
05 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – still on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane and viewable from footpath, 17.20
05 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still, on south side of Kinewell Lake, 15.15
05 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (three drakes) still on the scrape, this morning, also 2 Ruffs and 33 Common Snipes
05 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – six still this morning, also Great Egret
05 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – again on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site, immediately west of Upton Lane, 13.45
05 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still, on south side of Kinewell Lake, 11.30
⊗ 05 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – no sign this morning on small flood pool by Upton Mill Farmyard/edge of building site immediately west of Upton Lane
05 Apr Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – adult still this morning, also Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Ruffs and c.5 Bramblings
mondAY 4th april
04 Apr Hen Harrier Collyweston – a ‘ringtail’ flew low over the road, 16.00
04 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – five (three drakes) still on the scrape, 15.45, also drake Pintail and Yellow Wagtail
04 Apr Wood Sandpiper Upton CP – one on small pool by farmyard/edge of building site, 14.40, also Green Sandpiper
04 Apr Garganey Earls Barton GP – two (one drake) still on Hardwater Lake, 13.05, also Yellow Wagtail
04 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – nine still in cattle field below church, 12.25
04 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 11.00
04 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (three drakes) still on the scrape, 09.55, also drake Pintail and Jack Snipe
04 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake, early morning, also 5+ Bramblings by Feeding Station
sundAY 3rd april
03 Apr Northern Wheatear Chelveston AF – male still this afternoon, just east of recycling centre
03 Apr Ring Ouzel Honey Hill – female on west slope of summit plateau, 15.00 before flying into ash tree in nearby hedgerow 52.3858, -1.0662 / SP636767
03 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 13.30
03 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – nine still in cattle field below church, 12.30
03 Apr Black-tailed Godwit DIRFT 3 – one still on A5 Pools this morning
03 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 11.05
⊗ 03 Apr Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – no sign on Hardwater Lake, 08.45-10.20
03 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – two (one drake) still on the scrape, 09.20, also 2 Jack Snipes, plus 2 Ruffs on the bund
03 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, early morning, also Goosander, 2 Great Egrets, 2 Ruffs and adult Mediterranean Gull
saturdAY 2nd april
02 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – nine still in field by church, 17.00
02 Apr Black-tailed Godwit DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pools, 17.00, also Dunlin
02 Apr Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 17.00, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road, also 2 Garganeys (one drake)
02 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 16.35, also drake Pintail, Great Egret, 3 Jack Snipes and 20+ Common Snipes
02 Apr harrier sp. Moulton – male, not identified to species, flew south-west, 16.00
02 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – nine again in field by church, 14.25
02 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – nine flew from field below church toward Thrapston, 12.45
02 Apr Osprey Kelmarsh – one flew south over Kelmarsh Hall, 12.40
02 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake at midday, also adult Mediterranean Gull
02 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still, at rear of Main Lake, 11.50, also adult Mediterranean Gull still on A45 Lay-by Pit
02 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – nine again in field below church, 11.40
02 Apr Northern Wheatear Chelveston AF – male, just east of recycling centre, 11.30
02 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – six still, in cow field between Woodford and Ringstead GP, 10.50, also Great Egret on floodwater near marina
02 Apr Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – adult on A45 Lay-by Pit, 10.05
02 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 08.50, also adult Mediterranean Gull, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Ruffs and 3+ Bramblings
02 Apr Ruff Oundle – one on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 08.25
02 Apr Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 08.20, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road, also Great Egret flew over
fridAY 1st april
01 Apr Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 18.15
01 Apr Cattle Egret Woodford – nine in field below church, 15.20
01 Apr Mediterranean Gull Ringstead GP – adult on Kinewell Lake, 13.50
01 Apr Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) still on the scrape, 13.20, also drake Pintail and Jack Snipe
01 Apr Northern Wheatear Harrington AF – one, 13.00
01 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 13.00, at the southern end
01 Apr Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 12.55, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road
01 Apr Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 11.10
01 Apr Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – adult on A45 Lay-by Pit, 10.45
01 Apr Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 10.00
01 Apr Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – adult, early morning, also 4 Great Egrets, Black-tailed Godwit and Ruff
thursdAY 31st march
31 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake, 18.30, in bay in north-east corner, also 3 Cattle Egrets on island
31 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female still on Kinewell Lake this afternoon
31 Mar Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 14.00, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road
31 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – two still on the scrape, 13.50, also Jack Snipe
31 Mar Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 09.10, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road
31 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 08.15, also 2 Ruffs
31 Mar Marsh Harrier Summer Leys LNR – one over the scrape, 07.55, also 3 Garganeys still
wednesdAY 30th march
30 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake this afternoon
30 Mar Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 16.15, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road, also 2 Garganeys (one drake)
30 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) still on the scrape, 16.00, also 2 Jack Snipes and 30+ Common Snipes
30 Mar Little Gull Ringstead GP – adult on Kinewell Lake, 14.50
30 Mar Common Scoter Hardingstone GP – two (one drake), still, 14.25
30 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female, still on Kinewell Lake, in bay at north-east end, 14.10
30 Mar Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 13.55, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road, also 2 Garganeys (one drake)
30 Mar Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 12.10, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road, also 2 Garganeys (one drake)
30 Mar Common Scoter Hardingstone GP – two (one drake), still, 12.00
30 Mar Common Scoter Hardingstone GP – two (one drake), still, 10.10
30 Mar Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – still on Hardwater Lake, 10.00, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road
30 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female, still on Kinewell Lake, in bay at north end, 10.00
30 Mar Jack Snipe Clifford Hill GP – one, 09.30, also Peregrine
30 Mar Ring-necked Duck Ringstead GP – female on north side of Kinewell Lake, 09.15
30 Mar Spotted Redshank Earls Barton GP – one (from Summer Leys) on Hardwater Lake, 09.10, viewed from gate on Hardwater Road, also 3 Garganeys (2 drakes)
30 Mar Common Scoter Hardingstone GP – two (one drake), still, 08.50
⊗ 30 Mar Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – no sign this morning; 3 Garganeys (2 drakes) on the scrape, plus Ruff and Jack Snipe
30 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, early morning, also Goosander, 2 Cattle Egrets, 4 Great Egrets, 3 Ruffs and adult Mediterranean Gull
30 Mar Common Scoter Hardingstone GP – two (one drake), 07.20
tuesdAY 29th march
29 Mar Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – one still, 18.25, on Gull Island
29 Mar Spotted Redshank Summer Leys LNR – one on Eddie’s Island before flying to Fisherman’s Point, 17.35, also (early afternoon) 3 Garganeys (2 drakes), 20+ Golden Plovers, Black-tailed Godwit in Wader Bay, Ruff, 2 Jack Snipes and 2 Dunlins
29 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 13.30
29 Mar Ruff Oundle – one on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 13.20
29 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) still on the scrape, 11.50, also Great Egret, 8 Golden Plovers, Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlins, 2 Jack Snipes and 35+ Common Snipes
29 Mar Red-crested Pochard Clifford Hill GP – drake in north-west corner of Main Barrage Lake, 11.40, also Peregrine, plus Common Tern through at 08.40
mondAY 28th march
28 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on Main Lake, 19.05, from Treehouse Hide
28 Mar Northern Wheatear Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 18.10
28 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, in Wader Bay, 17.10
28 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – flew into Main Lake, 15.25, also adult Mediterranean Gull
28 Mar White-tailed Eagle Stanford Res – satellite-tagged G818, from the Isle of Wight reintroduction scheme, flew over, south-east, 14.40
28 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – six (4 drakes) still on the scrape, 11.40, also Great Egret, 2 Jack Snipes and 20+ Common Snipes
28 Mar Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape briefly, 11.00, then flew east
28 Mar Northern Wheatear Polebrook AF – one, 10.45
28 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – six (4 drakes) on the scrape, 10.20, also 2 Jack Snipes
28 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 08.55, also Jack Snipe and 20+ Common Snipes
sundAY 27th march
27 Mar Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – four on the scrape, 18.40
27 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 17.30, from causeway car park
27 Mar Garganey Earls Barton GP – drake on New Workings (North), 14.00
27 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 10.50, between Pintail Bay and The Narrows, also Northern Wheatear on dam
27 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – still, 10.35, on Gull Island, also 3 Bramblings at the Feeding Station
27 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three still on the scrape, 09.35, also two Jack Snipes
27 Mar Mediterranean Gull Stanwick GP – adult on Main Lake, 09.25
27 Mar Garganey Stortons GP – two (one drake) on Sixfields Lake, 09.05, although mobile
27 Mar Black Redstart Long Buckby – one in a private garden for 5 minutes only at 08.00
saturdAY 26th march
26 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three drakes still on the scrape, 16.00, also drake Pintail and Jack Snipe from Paul Britten Hide
26 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three drakes still on the scrape, 14.10, also drake Pintail, Great Egret and 2 Jack Snipes from Paul Britten Hide
26 Mar Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one, still on the scrape, from Paul Britten Hide, 12.05
26 Mar Jack Snipe Stanford Res – one on The Point, late morning, also 3 Common Snipes
26 Mar Jack Snipe Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, from Paul Britten Hide, 10.45
26 Mar Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 09.00
26 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) still, 09.00, also drake Pintail, Ruff on Gull Island and Jack Snipe on the scrape
26 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – again on Main Lake, 08.30, also adult Mediterranean Gull on A45 Lay-by Pit
fridAY 25th march
25 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, from dam, this afternoon, also drake Garganey and 2 Little Gulls in Scaldwell Bay
25 Mar Mediterranean Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult still this afternoon, also 4 Garganeys still, 2 Jack Snipes on the scrape and Little Gull
25 Mar Ruff Earls Barton GP – one at New Workings (North) this afternoon
25 Mar Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – two, 14.15
25 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) still on the scrape, 13.40, also first-winter Little Gull on Main Lake
25 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) again on the scrape, 12.20, also 2 Little Gulls
25 Mar Osprey Deene Lake – one flew over this morning
25 Mar Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 11.30, at eastern end of summit compound
25 Mar Mediterranean Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult on Main Lake, from Screen Hide, 11.25
25 Mar Garganey Earls Barton GP – two (one drake) on Hardwater Lake, 10.25
25 Mar Glossy Ibis Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 10.25
25 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake on the scrape, 08.45, also drake Pintail, Ringed Plover on Eddie’s Island and Ruff in Wader Bay
25 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – again on Main Lake, early morning, also Black-tailed Godwit still
thursdAY 24th march
24 Mar Marsh Harrier Clifford Hill GP – one flew east early evening
24 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) still on the scrape at dusk
24 Mar Osprey Hollowell Res – one, 17.05
24 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – four (3 drakes) on the scrape, 16.45, also drake Pintail, Great Egret and Brambling
24 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 12.10, also 4 Little Gulls still
24 Mar Garganey Thrapston GP – three (2 drakes) from Town Lake now on west side of Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 11.50
24 Mar Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – adult, 11.45, also 2 Peregrines (one adult)
24 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 11.20, also 4 Little Gulls still
24 Mar Garganey Thrapston GP – three (2 drakes) on Town Lake, 11.10
24 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – flew off high south-west, 09.45, also Black-tailed Godwit still
24 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) again on the scrape, 08.45, also 4 Little Gulls still, plus two Curlews flew east
24 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still on Main Lake, from Open-backed Hide, 08.20, also Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper
24 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake on the scrape, briefly, 07.15, also Pintail, plus Ruff flew over
wednesdAY 23rd march
⊗ 23 Mar Little Gull Boddington Res – no further sign of adult at the southern end, 15.50
23 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 14.55, also Great Egret
23 Mar Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still this afternoon
23 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – drake on the scrape, 13.30
23 Mar Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one still, 13.15
23 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – four still, 13.00, also 2 Garganeys (one drake) on the scrape
23 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) on the scrape, 11.25, also 3 Ringed Plovers, Ruff and 5 Bramblings
23 Mar Little Gull Boddington Res – adult at the southern end, 11.00
23 Mar Garganey Earls Barton GP – three (2 drakes) on Hardwater Lake, 10.50, from gateway in north-west corner on Hardwater Road
23 Mar Little Gull Summer Leys LNR – seven (one adult) on Main Lake, 10.30
23 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, from Pioneer Hide, 09.45, on Main Lake
23 Mar Little Gull Pitsford Res – four in Scaldwell Bay, 09.00
23 Mar Little Gull Pitsford Res – two still, in Scaldwell Bay, 08.45, from Bird Club Hide
23 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, from Paul Britten Hide, 08.30, also drake Pintail, and Ringed Plover, but no sign of Garganey
23 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, early morning, flew onto Main Lake then lost to view, also drake Garganey and two Pintails (one drake)
tuesdAY 22nd march
22 Mar Jack Snipe Bodington Res – two today, also 30 Common Snipes
22 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) still on the scrape, 16.30
22 Mar Garganey Summer Leys LNR – three (2 drakes) on the scrape, 14.30, also drake Pintail, Great Egret and Ruff
22 Mar Garganey Pitsford Res – female between Feeding Station and Causeway, 14.00
22 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 12.30, also drake Pintail, 2 Great Egrets, Little Ringed Plover, 4 Common Snipes and 5 Bramblings
22 Mar Garganey Stanwick GP – one drake still on flood pools behind Main Lake, late morning
22 Mar Little Gull Pitsford Res – at least two reported in Scaldwell Bay, 10.30, from Bird Club Hide
22 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, in Yacht Bay, 07.45, also Common Sandpiper still on dam; Great Egret and Brambling in Scaldwell Bay, 09.00
22 Mar Garganey Stanwick GP – five (3 drakes) on flood pools behind Main Lake, 06.40
mondAY 21st march
21 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake this afternoon
21 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 16.50, in mouth of Yacht Club Bay, also adult Yellow-legged Gull
21 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 15.40, off Pintail Bay
21 Mar Garganey Pitsford Res – two drakes, mobile north of the causeway, 14.40
21 Mar Little Gull Pitsford Res – at least 6 in Scaldwell Bay, 11.40
21 Mar White Stork Clifford Hill GP – one circling before flying south, 12.25
21 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 10.55, in Pintail Bay, also Common Sandpiper still on the dam
21 Mar White Stork Stanwick GP – unconfirmed report of one over, south-west, at 10.10, also 2 Garganeys still on Main Lake
sundAY 20th march
20 Mar Garganey Stanwick GP – two still on Main Lake, early evening
20 Mar Avocet Summer Leys LNR – one still, 17.00, on Gull Island, best viewed from Screen Hide, plus 3 Dunlins, also 2 Garganeys (one drake) on The Scrape
20 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 16.25, midway between Pintail Bay and The Holly Tree
20 Mar Avocet Summer Leys LNR – one still, 15.05, on Gull Island, best viewed from Screen Hide
20 Mar Avocet Summer Leys LNR – one still, 12.55, on Fisherman’s Point, viewable from old rail track or Screen Hide
20 Mar Avocet Summer Leys LNR – one, 11.05, also Curlew and 3 Dunlins
20 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 09.00, also Curlew
20 Mar Garganey Stanwick GP – four (2 drakes) on Main Lake, 08.05 but no further sign of Bar-tailed Godwit
20 Mar Ruff Oundle – five on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 08.00
20 Mar Bar-tailed Godwit Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake, 06.45
saturdAY 19th march
19 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still this afternoon, also 4 Bramblings at the Feeding Station
19 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake, 12.10, from old railway line
19 Mar Osprey Yelvertoft – one flew south-east, mid-morning
19 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake, 07.20, from old railway line
fridAY 18th march
18 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still at the southern end, early morning, also c.30 Common Snipes in Scaldwell Bay
thursdAY 17th march
17 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 14.00, also Little Ringed Plover
17 Mar Garganey Pitsford Res – female in Scaldwell Bay, 13.30
17 Mar Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – adult, 12.30, then flew north
⊗ 17 Mar Garganey Stortons GP – no sign of any on Duston Mill Lake, 09.05
17 Mar Osprey Kettering – one flew north over Wicksteed Park, 09.05
17 Mar White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three still on Main Lake, early morning, also 13 Goosanders and 4 Great Egrets
wednesdAY 16th march
16 Mar Jack Snipe Daventry CP – four today
16 Mar Garganey Stortons GP – eight (7 drakes) still on Duston Mill Lake, 12.40
16 Mar Garganey Stortons GP – eight (7 drakes) still on Duston Mill Lake, 11.35
16 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still this morning, also Common Sandpiper, c.12 Common Snipes and Brambling
16 Mar Garganey Stortons GP – eight (7 drakes) on Duston Mill Lake, 10.00
16 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake this morning
tuesdAY 15th march
15 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still between The Narrows and Pintail Bay, 16.35, also adult Yellow-legged Gull
15 Mar Garganey Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 16.00, also Brambling
15 Mar Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – second-winter on East Pools, 15.40
15 Mar Avocet Clifford Hill GP – two still on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 14.30, also Little Ringed Plover
15 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.30, also Great Egret, 7 Common Snipes and Brambling
15 Mar Avocet Clifford Hill GP – two still on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 11.15, also Little Ringed Plover
15 Mar Avocet Clifford Hill GP – two still on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 10.35
15 Mar Avocet Clifford Hill GP – two still on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.25
15 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows) before flying east, 08.35
15 Mar Avocet Clifford Hill GP – two on the north side of Main Barrage Lake, 08.20, also Dunlin
15 Mar White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three on Main Lake, early morning
mondAY 14th march
14 Mar Jack Snipe Daventry CP – seven
sundAY 13th march
13 Mar Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – drake still today
13 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake
13 Mar Caspian Gull Stanwick GP – second-winter on A45 Lay-by Pit late afternoon
13 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 14.00, also Great Egret and Brambling
13 Mar Common Scoter Pitsford Res – unconfirmed report of one off the dam today
13 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake, 10.40
13 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, early morning
saturdAY 12th march
12 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on North Lake, 13.45
12 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still, in centre of Sixfields Lake, 12.55
12 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam, 10.55
12 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still at eastern end of Sixfields Lake, 10.30
fridAY 11th march
11 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on North Lake this afternoon
11 Mar Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – two (adult and third-winter), 14.35
11 Mar Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – drake still this morning
11 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 10.00
11 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Oundle – two on floodwater at Lower Barnwell Lock, 08.55, also Curlew
11 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, from the dam 07.30, also Barnacle Goose in fields by Scaldwell Bay plus 2-3 Bramblings
thursdAY 10th march
10 Mar Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – drake still today
10 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, towards eastern end, 16.40
10 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 16.00
10 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 13.30
10 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam, 12.50, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filter pool
10 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, from the dam this morning, also Barnacle Goose in fields by Scaldwell Bay
10 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.20, also Great Egret, 14 Common Snipes and Brambling
10 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 10.30
wednesdAY 9th march
09 Mar Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – second-winter on A5 Pools, 16.40
09 Mar Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – two (adult and first-winter), 15.30
09 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam, 14.30, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filter pool
09 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, midway along on the north side, 11.35
09 Mar Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – drake still this morning, also 12+ Jack Snipes, 10+ Common Snipes and adult Lesser Black-backed X Herring Gull
09 Mar White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – four on Main Lake, early morning, also 12 Great Egrets
tuesdAY 8th march
08 Mar Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter in the roost this evening
08 Mar Glaucous Gull DIRFT 3 – juvenile again on on A5 Pools, 16.45
⊗ 08 Mar Spoonbill DIRFT 3 – adult flew off north, 16.45
08 Mar Spoonbill DIRFT 3 – adult still on A5 Pools, 16.35, also adult Mediterranean Gull
08 Mar Spoonbill DIRFT 3 – adult still on A5 Pools, 15.30
08 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 15.20
08 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on north-east side of North Lake, 15.00, also 4 Cattle Egrets
08 Mar Spoonbill DIRFT 3 – adult on A5 Pools, 14.25
08 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam, 14.25, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filter pool
08 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still at eastern end of Sixfields Lake, 13.45
08 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 13.00, also 2 Great Egrets
08 Mar Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – third-winter, 12.55, also 2 Jack Snipes and Stonechat
08 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Aldwincle Lake, 11.50
08 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still at eastern end of Sixfields Lake, 11.05
mondAY 7th march
07 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still this evening
07 Mar Glaucous Gull DIRFT 3 – juvenile still on A5 Pools, 17.50
07 Mar Glaucous Gull DIRFT 3 – juvenile again on A5 Pools, 16.25, also Dunlin; both lay-bys are now apparently open
07 Mar White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three on Roadside Lake this afternoon, also adult Caspian Gull briefly on Main Lake
07 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 15.05
07 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam this afternoon
07 Mar Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – drake this morning
07 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still at southern end of Aldwincle Lake, from Kirby Hide, 11.50, before flying toward North Hide, also 2 Great Egrets
07 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Oundle – one on floods at Lower Barnwell Lock, 11.45
07 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam, 10.40, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filtration pond
07 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 09.30, on roof of main building in water treatment works below dam, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filtration pond
07 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 08.50
sundAY 6th march
06 Mar Glaucous Gull DIRFT 3 – juvenile still on A5 Pools, 16.50; note both lay-bys are officially closed
06 Mar Glaucous Gull DIRFT 3 – juvenile still on A5 Pools, 15.40, also second-winter Caspian Gull; note both lay-bys are officially closed
06 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still at eastern end of Sixfields Lake, 15.05
06 Mar Glaucous Gull DIRFT 3 – juvenile on A5 Pools, 14.50; note both lay-bys are officially closed
06 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on west side of North Lake, 12.50, also 4 White-fronted Geese on Roadside Lake before flying to fields across A45, 4 Cattle Egrets, sveral Great Egrets, 3+ Redshank and Stonechat
06 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 12.15, also Great Egret and 2 Dunlins
06 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam, 11.55, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filtration pond
06 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still at eastern end of Sixfields Lake, 11.45
06 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, between the dam and causeway, 11.30, also Red-crested Pochard and Stonechat in Scaldwell Bay
06 Mar White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three still, in Keepers Lodge Bay, 10.10, before flying toward South Kilworth (Leics), also 4 Goosanders and 3 Great Egrets
06 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 09.55
06 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on west side of North Lake this morning, also 4 White-fronted Geese still, 22 Goosanders and 3 Cattle Egrets
saturdAY 5th march
05 Mar Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult again in the gull roost, 16.55
05 Mar White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three again, in the Narrows, 16.25
05 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 16.05
05 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still around water treatment works below dam, 15.20, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filtration pond
05 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still at southern end of Aldwincle Lake, from Kirby Hide, 13.15
05 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 11.45, showing well on perimeter fence of water treatment works below dam, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filtration pond
05 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still at southern end of Aldwincle Lake this morning
05 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still, 08.40, near eastern end of Sixfields Lake
05 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still on Sixfields Lake, 07.25
05 Mar White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – four again, on Main Lake at first light, also 24 Goosanders, 5 Cattle Egrets, 12 Great Egrets, 40 Golden Plovers, Dunlin and 7 Redshanks
fridAY 4th march
04 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still, 17.30, at eastern end of Sixfields Lake
04 Mar Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 16.10
04 Mar Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, this afternoon, also Great Egret and 3 Bramblings
04 Mar Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – four (first-winter, second-winter and 2 third-winters) on active tipping area, 15.55
04 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 15.30, on pump house roof of water treatment works below dam
04 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still, 15.55, toward eastern end of Sixfields Lake
04 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake still, 12.45, on Sixfields Lake
04 Mar Crossbill Wakerley Great Wood – one, 12.20, ‘by the track’
04 Mar Common Scoter Stortons GP – drake on Sixfields Lake, 11.55
04 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still, mid-morning, at southern end of Aldwincle Lake, viewable from Kirby Hide or north of Eileen’s Bench
04 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 09.15, showing well on perimeter fence of water treatment works below dam
04 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 07.45, around main buildings of water treatment works below dam, also drake Red-crested Pochard still on filtration pond
thursdAY 3rd march
03 Mar Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two still on Roadside Lake, 16.30, also Great Egret
03 Mar Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – drake still, 15.00, on filter beds below dam
03 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake, 13.45, also 3 White-fronted Geese and 2 Cattle Egrets on Roadside Lake
03 Mar Whooper Swan Yardley Gobion – one by River Tove, 13.45, with 19 Mute Swans
03 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still, 13.00, from Eileen’s Bench at southern end of Aldwincle Lake
03 Mar Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – third-winter, 12.05
03 Mar Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 11.20
03 Mar Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – four on ridge north of Paul Britten Hide, 09.45
wednesdAY 2nd march
02 Mar Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost, 16.55, also 3 Goosanders and Great Egret
02 Mar Black Redstart Ravensthorpe Res – one, 15.35, on filter beds below dam, also drake Red-crested Pochard still
02 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on west side of North Lake, 13.00, viewed from the old railway track
02 Mar Mealy Redpoll Farthingstone – one on a garden feeder, briefly, 12.50
02 Mar Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 09.25, between Pintail Bay and The Narrows, also Barnacle Goose below dam
02 Mar White-tailed Eagle Upper Harlestone – immature present yesterday was not from the Isle of Wight reintroduction scheme
tuesdAY 1st march 2022
01 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still at northern end of Aldwincle Lake, from North Hide, 16.25, also Great Egret
01 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on west side of North Lake, 16.00, viewed from the old railway track, also 3 White-fronted Geese again in field above Main Lake
01 Mar Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – drake still, 15.30, on filter beds below dam
01 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on west side of North Lake, 15.05, viewed from the old railway track
01 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Aldwincle Lake, from North Hide, 14.30
01 Mar Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female again, on Aldwincle Lake, from North Hide, 13.30
01 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still on west side of North Lake, 12.30, viewed from the old railway track
⊗ 01 Mar White-tailed Eagle Upper Harlestone – no further sign of immature to 12.30
01 Mar Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake, 09.45, viewed from the old railway track
01 Mar White-tailed Eagle Upper Harlestone – immature flew over, 09.30; no sign of Crossbills at nearby garden centre this morning
01 Mar Ruff Summer Lays LNR – one still, 09.00, from Paul Britten Hide
mondAY 28th february
28 Feb Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening
28 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, late afternoon, on small pool east of Hogs Dyke, viewable from path on eastern side of North Lake, also 5 Cattle Egrets still
⊗ 28 Feb Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – no sign of female on Heronry Lake, 16.00
28 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 13.20, near Pintail Bay
⊗ 28 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – no sign of the three this morning; but escaped Cackling Goose, Pink-footed Goose and Great Egret
28 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult again, 12.45, also Jack Snipe and 2 Stonechats
28 Feb Crossbill Harlestone Heath – two by the garden centre, 12.45
28 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, 11.55, on small pool east of Hogs Dyke, viewable from path on eastern side of North Lake, also 5 Cattle Egrets
28 Feb Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – drake still, 11.00, on filter beds below dam, also Pink-footed Goose still in field west of causeway, plus 3 Great Egrets
sundAY 27th february
27 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 14.55, in field with Percy Pilcher Monument
27 Feb Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – drake still, 12.45, on filter beds by dam
27 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – still at North Lake, 11.50, near to the old railway track, also 2 Cattle Egrets in field below old barns
27 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, this morning
27 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three still this morning, also 5 Cattle Egrets
27 Feb Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female, initially reported yesterday, still on Heronry Lake, from hide, 09.00, also Great Egret
saturdAY 26th february
26 Feb Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female on Heronry Lake, from hide, 17.00
26 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 15.00, in field east of Percy Pilcher Monument
26 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, in field just west of causeway, 12.20, also Great Egret
26 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – again at the northern end of North Lake, 10.50, showing well from old railway track
26 Feb Common Crane Ravensthorpe Res – two flew south-east, 09.45
⊗ 26 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – no sign at North Lake, 08.40; 5 Cattle Egrets still present
26 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, visible from dam, 07.50, also Common Sandpiper still
fridAY 25th february
25 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, showing well from old railway line, by North Lake, 16.00
25 Feb Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – five (first-winter, second-winter, 2 third-winters and fourth-winter), mobile between active tipping area and small flood pool close to entrance to Storefield Lodge Farm on north side of landfill, 15.30
25 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, flew from west side of North Lake towards old railway line, before landing again in long grass, 15.15, also 3 Cattle Egrets in same area
25 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 14.00, in field east of Percy Pilcher Monument
25 Feb Red-crested Pochard Summer Leys LNR – drake still, 13.30
25 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, in long grass on west side of North Lake, 13.15, also 2 Great Egrets and 2 Stonechats
25 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still, in long grass on west side of North Lake, 13.15
25 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still off Pintail Bay, 12.15
25 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – four still, on field north of Main Lake, 08.10
25 Feb Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five, early morning, on Main Lake, also 4 White-fronted Geese, 19 Goosanders, 14 Great Egrets and 2 Redshanks
thursdAY 24th february
24 Feb Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – drake still south of causeway, 16.50, also Pink-footed Goose still with Greylags in field by causeway, immediately west of reservoir
24 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one still on west side of North Lake, 16.45
24 Feb Glossy Ibis Stanwick GP – one on North Lake, 15.05, viewed from Hogs Dyke path
24 Feb Red-crested Pochard Summer Leys LNR – drake this afternoon
24 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still near Pintail Bay, 12.00
wednesdAY 23rd february
23 Feb Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, this afternoon
23 Feb Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four this afternoon
23 Feb Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – drake still south of causeway, 15.40
23 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 14.30
23 Feb Red-crested Pochard Ravensthorpe Res – drake still south of causeway, 10.50
23 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 10.30
tuesdAY 22nd february
22 Feb Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult in Blowers Lodge Bay, 17.05, also third-winter Yellow-legged Gull
22 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still this afternoon, near Pintail Bay, also Common Sandpiper still
22 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – four this afternoon (3 on Roadside Lake and one on Main Lake), also 2 Cattle Egrets
22 Feb Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – two (adult and third-winter), 15.35, in field by entrance to Storefield Lodge Farm, immediately north of the landfill
22 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 15.30, south of causeway, near seating area, also drake Red-crested Pochard
22 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 13.30, with Greylags off car park
22 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, 12.55, also Great Egret and 3 Stonechats
22 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 12.20, in field east of Percy Pilcher Monument
22 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 10.45, also drake Red-crested Pochard south of causeway and 2 Great Egrets
22 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, this morning
mondAY 21st february
21 Feb Caspian Gull Stanford Res – second-winter in the roost this evening
21 Feb Mediterranean Gull Boddington Res – second-winter in the gull roost this evening
21 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 15.35
21 Feb Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – two first-winters, still, 12.45, in field by entrance to Storefield Lodge Farm, immediately north of the landfill
21 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – drake still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 11.10
sundAY 20th february
20 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two still, 13.15, in Poplar trees on the north side of Station Road, 52.3546, -0.9566 opposite playing field/bus shelter
20 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 12.10, in field east of Percy Pilcher Monument
20 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two still, 09.15, in Poplar trees on the north side of Station Road, 52.3546, -0.9566 opposite playing field/bus shelter
20 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 09.25, between The Narrows and Pintail Bay, also Barnacle Goose below dam, plus Green and Common Sandpiper on dam
saturdAY 19th february
⊗ 19 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – no sign of drake or of Pink-footed Goose today
19 Feb Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.25, also Dunlin, plus Great Egret and Curlew on adjacent Hardwater Lake
19 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 11.00, in the vicinity of Pintail Bay
19 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two again in trees on the north side of Station Road, 52.3546, -0.9566 opposite playing field, 08.45
19 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 08.25, in The Narrows, close to the southern shoreline
fridAY 18th february
18 Feb Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening
18 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three still on Roadside Lake this afternoon, also 2 Redshanks
18 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 14.45, in the mouth of Pintail Bay, also adult Yellow-legged Gull
⊗ 18 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – no sign this morning, although 2 Stonechats still present
thursdAY 17th february
17 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – one still on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 16.00
17 Feb Red-crested Pochard Summer Leys LNR – one from Pioneer Hide, 15.15
17 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in original field, 15.00
17 Feb Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – two first-winters, 14.55
17 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – again, 11.45, back in original field, showing well by the telegraph pole
17 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 09.50, in The Narrows, near the Holly Tree, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and adult Yellow-legged Gull around the dam
17 Feb Red-crested Pochard Earls Barton GP – one on small fishing lake on eastern side of Mary’s Lake and Pete Wylde’s Lake, 09.40
17 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two again in trees on the north side of Station Road, 52.3546, -0.9566 opposite playing field, 08.30
wednesdAY 16th february
16 Feb Caspian Gull Stanford Res – first- (or retarded second-) winter in the roost this evening
16 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults, 12.40, also Great Egret and 2 Stonechats
⊗ 16 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – no sign between 08.30 and 12.30, in either of the two favoured fields; 2 Stonechats, still
16 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake still, north of the causeway, 10.20, also 2 Great Egrets
tuesdAY 15th february
15 Feb Siberian Chiffchaff Kettering – one again in a private garden for 10 minues this afternoon
15 Feb Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – third-winter, 15.25
15 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 15.15, in field with Percy Pilcher Monument
mondAY 14th february
14 Feb Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult again in the gull roost, early evening
14 Feb Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – first-winter on A5 Pools, 17.10
14 Feb Cattle Egret Summer Leys LNR – one with Little Egrets along the adjacent stretch of the River Nene, 17.00, also Peregrine
14 Feb Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – adult on A5 Pools, 15.45, also Stonechat
14 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake still, north of the causeway, 15.05, also Pink-footed Goose still, with Canada Geese and Greylags, south of the causeway, plus 2 Great Egrets
14 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 13.30, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
14 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake again, north of the causeway, 12.45, also Pink-footed Goose still, in fields north of the road between the reservoir and Ravensthorpe village
14 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – third-winter, 11.55, also Jack Snipe
14 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still this morning, between The Narrows and Pintail Bay
14 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three still this morning, also 4 Cattle Egrets
14 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 10.50, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
14 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two again, 10.00, in Poplars opposite bus shelter in Station Road
sundAY 13th february
⊗ 13 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – no sign of any, 11.50
13 Feb Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 09.45
13 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 08.35, in field with Percy Pilcher Monument
13 Feb White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 07.50, in fields to east of reservoir, then flushed by dog-walker
saturdAY 12th february
12 Feb Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult again in the gull roost, early evening, also Great Egret, 5 Goosanders and 2 adult Caspian Gulls
12 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 17.05, on south shore by Fishing Lodge
12 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 15.20, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
12 Feb Siberian Chiffchaff Kettering – one again in a private garden, 13.45
12 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 12.00, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
12 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 11.40, in field east of the Percy Pilcher Monument
12 Feb White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 11.00, in fields to east
fridAY 11th february
11 Feb Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult again in the gull roost, early evening
11 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, late afternoon, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
11 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – still in The Narrows, 16.05, also Barnacle Goose still off Sailing Club
11 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two still, 14.50, ranging between church and bus stop
11 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 14.50
11 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 14.45, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
11 Feb White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 14.05, with goose flock on water by dam
11 Feb Siberian Chiffchaff Kettering – one in a private garden, 13.30
11 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two still, 13.30, in trees opposite church
11 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – three (two adults and third-winter) this morning
11 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 10.55, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
11 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two still, 10.35, on ground near church
11 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, south of the causeway by The Gorse Bushes, 09.50
11 Feb Hawfinch Cottesbrooke – two in trees on the north side of Station Road, 52.3546, -0.9566 opposite playing field, 08.05
thursdAY 10th february
10 Feb Mediterranean Gull Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost, early evening
10 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 15.30, with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
10 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three still, on Roadside Lake, 15.45, also Dunlin and 2 Redshanks
10 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one still, 14.20, with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
10 Feb Caspian Gull Clifford Hill GP – third-winter at western end of Main Barrage Lake, 14.10, then flew west
10 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 12.00, also 2 Great Egrets
10 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still this morning, with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
10 Feb Smew Pitsford Res – drake south of causeway, near Gorse Bushes, 11.15, also Barnacle Goose still in sailing club area, plus Great Egret and Redshank north of causeway
10 Feb Merlin Daventry – female flew north over Southbrook, 09.47
wednesdAY 9th february
09 Feb Ruff Summer Leys LNR – male again on the scrape this afternoon, 16.00, also Great Egret
09 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still this afternoon, 15.20, with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
09 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, south of causeway
09 Feb Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – first-winter, 15.15
09 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults, 13.30, also adult Yellow-legged Gull and 4 Stonechats
09 Feb Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still with Mute Swans in fields north of the Navigation Inn, 12.30, 52.0871, -0.8517
09 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 13.00, in field to east of Percy Pilcher Monument
09 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one again, south of the causeway, 11.50
09 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still this morning, 11.20, with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
tuesdAY 8th february
08 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still, 16.00, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
08 Feb Marsh Harrier Clifford Hill GP – one at the eastern end, below Riverside Retail Park, 16.00
08 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three still this afternoon, also 2 Cattle Egrets
08 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, 13.15, in The Narrows
08 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still, 12.15, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
08 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still this morning, 11.00, with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
08 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three still, on Main Lake, early morning, also 22 Goosanders, 15 Great Egrets and Redshank
mondAY 7th february
07 Feb Caspian Gull Stanford Res – two in the roost this evening
⊗ 07 Feb Siberian Chiffchaff Stortons GP – no sign today of yesterday’s bird
07 Feb Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still with Mute Swans in fields north of the Navigation Inn, 15.30, 52.0871, -0.8517
07 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three on Roadside Lake, 15.20, also Cattle Egret and c200 Golden Plovers
07 Feb Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one again, 14.25
07 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still this afternoon, with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
07 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults, 13.30
07 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, 12.55, in The Narrows, also Common Sandpiper still on the dam, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull
07 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still with 2 Stonechats, 12.00, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
07 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – again with 2 Stonechats, 10.45, back in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
07 Feb Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – one on Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 10.20, also Great Egret
07 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still present this morning, back in the rough field where it was originally found, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 09.40, 52.2263, -0.9337
sundAY 6th february
06 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, 17.05, in The Narrows, also Common Sandpiper still on the dam, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull
06 Feb Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – second-winter on A5 Pools, 14.40, then flew west, also Peregrine and 2 Stonechats
06 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still, 14.15, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
06 Feb White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – three again on Titchmarsh LNR, 13.00
06 Feb Siberian Chiffchaff Stortons GP/Duston Mill – one with Common Chiffchaffs along River Nene tributary 52.2309, -0.9318 by Sixfields Lake car park, 11.10
06 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still with 2 Stonechats, 11.10, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
06 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still with 2 Stonechats, 09.00, in rough field, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
saturdAY 5th february
05 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, 17.00, in The Narrows, also adult Yellow-legged Gull
05 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still with 2 Stonechats, late afternoon, in rough field, opposite path into original field location, south of canal at 52.2296, -0.9286
05 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – relocated with 2 Stonechats, in rough field, opposite path to original field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 15.05
05 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – reportedly still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 10.25, 52.2263, -0.9337
05 Feb Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still with Mute Swans in fields north of the Navigation Inn, 10.40, 52.0871, -0.8517
05 Feb Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 10.25
05 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 08.50, in field to east of Percy Pilcher Monument
fridAY 4th february
04 Feb Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter in the gull roost this evening
04 Feb Jack Snipe Ravensthorpe Res – one on ponds south of the reservoir this afternoon, also Stonechat
04 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – third-winter this afternoon
⊗ 04 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – no sign in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 52.2263, -0.9337 today
04 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – still, 15.45, also 4 Great Egrets
04 Feb Merlin Ashton– one flew east over railway at Gordons Lodge NN7 2JP, 15.10
04 Feb Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, 14.10, also 2 Great Egrets and 6 Stonechats
04 Feb White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still with mixed Canada Goose and Greylag flock, 13.00
thursdAY 3rd february
⊗ 03 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – no sign of drake today
03 Feb Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still, with 24 Mute Swans, in fields north of the Navigation Inn, 14.30, 52.0871, -0.8517
03 Feb Jack Snipe Barnes Meadow LNR – one, 13.40, also 8 Common Snipes
03 Feb Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still, with Mute Swans, in fields north of the Navigation Inn, 12.30, 52.0871, -0.8517
03 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 11.40, 52.2263, -0.9337
03 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 11.05, 52.2263, -0.9337
03 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 10.10, 52.2263, -0.9337 associating loosely with 2 Stonechats
03 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 09.30, 52.2263, -0.9337 associating loosely with 2 Stonechats
03 Feb Hawfinch Ashton – one in trees by railway at Gordons Lodge NN7 2JP, 09.15, then flew south
03 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in middle of rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 09.00, 52.2263, -0.9337
03 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three on A45 Lay-by Pit, early morning, also 5 Cattle Egrets, 14 Great Egrets and 22 Goosanders
wednesdAY 2nd february
02 Feb Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – two (adult and third-winter), 15.25
02 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 14.30, 52.2263, -0.9337 associating loosely with 2 Stonechats
02 Feb Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still, with 30 Mute Swans, in fields north of the Navigation Inn, 14.00, visible from road 52.0871, -0.8517
02 Feb Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – still with Greylags, 13.25
02 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake still on the small (north) side of the causeway, 12.50
02 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park, 12.45, 52.2263, -0.9337 associating loosely with 2 Stonechats
02 Feb Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still, between causeway and dam, 12.35, also Shag and Redshank
02 Feb Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two (adult and third-winter), 12.35, also 2 Great Egrets and 4 Stonechats
02 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – still in rough field, between A45 ring road and Stortons GP Sixfields Lake car park 12.25, 52.2263, -0.9337 also 2 Stonechats
02 Feb Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – two (third-winter and second-winter) on A5 Pools, 12.10, also Stonechat
02 Feb Dartford Warbler Duston Mill – one in rough field, 11.05, also 2 Stonechats
tuesdAY 1st february
01 Feb Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – three (adult, third-winter and second-winter) on A5 Pools, 14.40, also Stonechat
01 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake still on the small (north) side of the causeway, 14.20, also 5 Great Egrets
01 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three (2 adults) still on Main Lake early afternoon
01 Feb White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 12.55, in Stanford Hall grounds on Northants side
01 Feb Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake still on the small (north) side of the causeway, 11.50, also Pink-footed Goose, still, and 5 Great Egrets
01 Feb Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two, early morning, also 22 Goosanders, 15 Great Egrets and 2 Redshanks
MOndAY 31st january
31 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – first-winter in the roost this evening, also 2 Goosanders, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and 6 Bramblings
31 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three (2 adults) still, mobile between Main Lake and nearby fields, mid-afternoon, also 2 Cattle Egrets at the north-east end of the complex
31 Jan Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake still on the small (north) side of the causeway, 14.55
31 Jan Smew Ravensthorpe Res – drake on the small (north) side of the causeway, 11.10, also 3 Great Egrets
sundAY 30th january
30 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one still in The Narrows, 15.55
⊗ 30 Jan Whooper Swan Stortons GP – four reported flying south-east at 09.55 have been reidentified from photographs as Mute Swans
30 Jan Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – one, 11.30, also female Ruddy Shelduck
30 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 10.35, although elusive
30 Jan Bittern Stortons GP – one again, briefly, at the western end of the reedbed, 10.30
30 Jan Whooper Swan Stortons GP – four flew south-east, 09.55
30 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 08.30, in The Narrows
saturdAY 29th january
29 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – second-winter in the roost this evening
29 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 13.40, in The Narrows
fridAY 28th january
28 Jan Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – three (adult and 2 first-winters), 16.20
28 Jan Bittern Stortons GP – one flew into reedbed, 15.55
28 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, in field east of the Percy Pilcher Monument, 15.35
28 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still, along hedge to north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.25, also Merlin
28 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 14.50, between Sailing Club and The Pines
28 Jan Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – two at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 14.45, also Goosander and Redshank
28 Jan Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, still, 14.30, also 6 Stonechats
28 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 13.00, east of summit compound
28 Jan Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – two adults, 12.55, also Great Egret
28 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still with Greylags
28 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 12.05, between Pintail Bay and The Pines
thursdAY 27th january
27 Jan Ruddy Shelduck Stanford Res – female arrived with Canada Geese, 17.00
27 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, on Northants side of Stanford Hall, late afternoon
27 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter flew onto reservoir with mixed goose flock, 16.00
27 Jan Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, still, 11.00
27 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three (2 adults) on Main Lake at first light, also 24 Goosanders, 5 Cattle Egrets, 14 Great Egrets and Redshank
wednesdAY 26th january
26 Jan Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still in fields north of the Navigation Inn, 15.45, visible from road 52.0871, -0.8517
26 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 15.10, with Greylags near causeway
26 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 15.05, around eastern side of summit compound
26 Jan Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, 14.05, also Jack Snipe
26 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 12.35
26 Jan Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult still in fields north of Station Road, east of the Navigation Inn, 09.20
26 Jan Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult again in fields north of Station Road, east of the Navigation Inn, 11.40
tuesdAY 25th january
25 Jan Whooper Swan Cosgrove – adult in fields north of Station Road, east of the Navigation Inn
25 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 15.15, with goose flock in field above car park
25 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 09.50, in The Narrows and swimming toward the dam
MOndAY 24th january
24 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – eight at the north-east end of the complex this afternoon
24 Jan Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – adult, 15.25
24 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, mid-afternoon, drifting west from The Holly Tree toward the Sailing Club
24 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 13.25, with goose flock in field above car park
24 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still, along hedge to north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 13.05, also 4 Common Snipes
24 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 11.20
24 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 11.20, between Catwalk Bay and the Causeway
24 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 11.10, west of Catwalk Bay
24 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 10.30, off The Gorse Bushes
24 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, still, 09.00, viewed distantly from the dam
24 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still at the churchyard, 08.35
24 Jan Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – two in field below St Peter’s Church, 08.15, also Great Egret on nearby Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR)
sundAY 23rd january
23 Jan Great Northern Diver Pitsford Res – one, 16.00, just south of Pintail Bay
23 Jan Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – two adults in front of Royal Mail building, 14.45
23 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still, 13.50
23 Jan White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – three (two adults) still, 13.25
23 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four at North Lake, above Hogs Dyke, 12.00
23 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still, 11.30, frequenting the tall bare trees on the northern side of the church
23 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter in Keepers Lodge Bay, briefly, 11.15, also Green Sandpiper
saturdAY 22nd january
22 Jan Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still on Main Lake this afternoon
22 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still south of causeway, with Greylags, 12.05
22 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 12.00
22 Jan Pink-footed Goose Thrapston GP – one at north end of Islip Water Meadows with 2 White-fronted Geese in mixed Greylag/Canada Goose flock, 11.30
22 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still, 10.15
⊗ 22 Jan Northern Wheatear Maidwell – no sign, to 09.10, of bird reported yesterday
fridAY 21st january
⊗ 21 Jan White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – no sign of the three this afternoon
21 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still with Greylags in field to the north, 16.00
21 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 13.30, with Greylags in field with the Percy Pilcher Monument, also escaped ‘Cackling’ Goose
⊗ 21 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – no sign this morning
21 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – two still, along hedge to north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 12.35
21 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, between causeway and Maytrees Hide, 12.15
21 Jan Northern Wheatear Maidwell – one on a post in first field north of the village, on west side of A508, then flew west, 11.30
21 Jan Caspian Gull Naseby Res – two adults again this morning, also 3 Great Egrets
21 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – at least two, 09.20, visible from churchyard
thursdAY 20th january
20 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – three at the north-easter end this afternoon, also 15 Golden Plovers and 2 Stonechats
20 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, around Maytrees Hide, 13.50
20 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still, along hedge to north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 13.15
20 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still on east side of the summit compound this morning
20 Jan White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – three with Greylags on Elinor Trout lake, 11.20
20 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still in trees, between lake and the churchyard, 09.50, visible from bench just inside entrance to churchyard
wednesdAY 19th january
19 Jan Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – adult on roof of recycling centre, 16.20
19 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – one still this afternoon, also female Merlin
19 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, between causeway and Maytrees Hide, 15.00
19 Jan Pink-footed Goose Hollowell Res – one with Canada Geese (different bird to the Ravensthorpe individual), 14.05, Golden Plover and also 2 Stonechats
19 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still, in Oaks between church and lake inflow, visible from road bridge, 14.05
19 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still in trees around the churchyard, 13.05, visible from bench just inside entrance
19 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still with Greylags and Canada Geese, 11.30, in field at north-east end
19 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, south of causeway, late morning
19 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, around concrete blocks east of the summit compound, 11.00, also 2 Stonechats
19 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still around the churchyard, 08.55
tuesdAY 18th january
18 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still around the churchyard today
18 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the roost, late afternoon, also 12 Goosanders
18 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, east of the summit compound this afternoon, also 2 Stonechats
18 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 16.15, with Greylags in field to the left of the percy Pilcher Monument; view from bridleway off road north of Stanford on Avon
18 Jan Whooper Swan Gretton – approximately 12 flew east, 16.10
18 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still with Greylags and Canada Geese, on the reservoir, 16.04
18 Jan Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – three (2 adults and second-winter) on A5 Pools, 15.55
18 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still with Greylags and Canada Geese, 14.30, in field at north-east end, also Great Egret and 55+ golden Plovers
18 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford on Avon – three still, 13.00, with Greylags in field to the left of the percy Pilcher Monument
18 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, in Scaldwell Bay, 12.35 also 3 Pintails, 4 Great Egrets and Redshank
18 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – at least one still, just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton this morning
mondAY 17th january
17 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, in north-west corner of Main Barrage Lake, 16.15
17 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – at least one still, just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, late afternoon, also Peregrine
17 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still near church, late afternoon, also 2 flew over road near bridge over stream
17 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter still with Greylags and Canada Geese, 14.40
17 Jan White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four (three adults) flew from Wadenhoe Meadow, 13.40 and returned to Titchmarsh LNR
17 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, east of the summit compound, 13.15, also 2 Stonechats
17 Jan White-fronted Goose Sywell CP – first-winter with Greylags, 12.35, also Great Egret
17 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, between Bird Club Hide and Maytrees Hide, 12.30, also Redshank
17 Jan White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four (three adults) flew from Titchmarsh LNR, 10.25 and appeared to land on nearby Wadenhoe Meadow
17 Jan Ruddy Shelduck Hollowell Res – female, 08.15
17 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five left the roost, early morning, also 15 Great Egrets, plus 28 Goosanders, 2 Dunlins and Redshank
sundAY 16th january
16 Jan Merlin Hinton AF – female, late afternoon, also 160 Golden Plovers and 20+ Bramblings
16 Jan Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one this afternoon, also 2 Great Egrets, 150 Golden Plovers and 14+ Common Snipes
16 Jan White-fronted Goose Thrapston GP – four (three adults) on Titchmarsh LNR at dusk
16 Jan Caspian Gull DIRFT 3 – two (adult and third-winter) on A5 Pools, 15.55, also 4 Common Snipes and first-winter Yellow-legged Gull but no sign of yesterday’s Whooper Swan
16 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – one near The Narrows, 14.40
16 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, between the causeway and Maytrees Hide, 13.35, also Pintail and 6 Great Egrets
16 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on north bank of River Nene, 13.10, also 10 Goosanders and Peregrine
16 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – two, still, in Yew trees west of church, 13.00
16 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two at North Lake, late morning
⊗ 16 Jan Whooper Swan Blatherwycke Lake – no sign of any, 11.30
16 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still near church, 10.10; up to five reported in general area
16 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 09.30, around the south-east perimeter of the summit compound, also Stonechat
saturdAY 15th january
15 Jan Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two, late afternoon
15 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two this afternoon, also 10 Great Egrets
15 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 15.50, also 2 Stonechats
15 Jan Whooper Swan DIRFT 3 – one on A5 Pool, 15.45
15 Jan Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter in Keepers Lodge Bay, 15.30, then flew to The Narrows
15 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, between the causeway and Maytrees Hide, 15.00
15 Jan Whooper Swan Blatherwycke Lake – nine adults still at the northern end of the lake, 15.00
15 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 14.30
15 Jan Whooper Swan Blatherwycke Lake – eleven on north-east part of the lake, 13.40
15 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still near church, 13.15, also 11 Whooper Swans flew west
fridAY 14th january
14 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three flew west, 15.55, also 2 Goosanders, Green Sandpiper and Peregrine
14 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, on concrete blocks c.100 m from east side of summit compound, 15.30
14 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, north of causeway, 13.00
14 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on north bank of River Nene, 13.00
14 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – at least one still, just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 12.30
14 Jan Wood Duck Wellingborough Embankment – female, presumed escape, still this morning
14 Jan Jack Snipe Ravensthorpe Res – one still, 08.25, on farm ponds south of the reservoir, also Stonechat
ThursdAY 13th january
13 Jan Wood Duck Wellingborough Embankment – female, presumed escape, today
13 Jan Short-eared Owl Hemington – one over rough grassland just east of Ellands Farm at 52.4510, -0.4075, 16.40
13 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – two, still, just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.35
13 Jan Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – first-winter on roof of recycling centre, 15.30
13 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still, by ‘private path’ near church, 14.30
13 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, near causeway, 12.45
⊗ 13 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – again, no further sign of reported female in 2-hour search this morning
wednesdAY 12th january
12 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, late afternoon
⊗ 12 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – no further sign of reported female up to 15.45
12 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – two, still, just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 14.55, also several Bramblings
12 Jan Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one still, 13.25, also 3 Stonechats
12 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – male still, near church, 13.00
12 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female reported on Elinor Trout Lake, before flying toward Thrapston, early afternoon
12 Jan Shag Daventry CP – two first-winters still off the dam, 12.30
12 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, near causeway, 12.30, also several Pintails, drake Smew in Scaldwell Bay, 4+ Great Egrets, Redshank and 10+ Common Snipes
12 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still, 11.50, in Walgrave Bay
12 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, south of causeway, 11.35, also 3 Pintails
12 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on River Nene between footbridge in north-eastern corner and sluice, 08.45
12 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two left the roost, early morning, also 15 Great Egrets, plus c.20 Goosanders and Redshank
tuesdAY 11th january
11 Jan Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, 16.15, also 2 Great Egrets, 150+ Golden Plovers and Brambling
11 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Holcot Bay, 15.00
11 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 14.30, also adult Yellow-legged Gull
11 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, with Greylags in field between Ravensthorpe village and the reservoir, 14.15 before flying off
11 Jan Shag Daventry CP – two first-winters still off the dam, 12.25
11 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, in field adjacent to footpath from Ravensthorpe to West Haddon, 12.10
11 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – one still, in deciduous trees near church this morning
11 Jan Shag Daventry CP – two first-winters still off the dam and around tern rafts, 09.50
MOndAY 10th january
10 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three again, with Greylags between The Narrows and Keepers Lodge Bay before flying to nearby weedy field on the Northants side of the reservoir, 15.30
10 Jan Merlin Harrington AF – one again, 15.05, also 20+ Bramblings
10 Jan Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – four still in fields below St Peter’s Church, although closer to A6, 15.00
10 Jan Shag Daventry CP – two first-winters still off the dam, 15.00, also Brambling
10 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, with Greylags, in fields north-west of causeway/village road, 13.25
10 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on north-west side of Main Barrage Lake, late morning
10 Jan Shag Daventry CP – two first-winters showing well from the dam, 12.40, also 6 Goosanders, 3 Jack Snipes and 2 Common Snipes
⊗ 10 Jan Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – flew off at 09.45 and no further sign up to 11.00
10 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on north-west side of Main Barrage Lake, 10.20
10 Jan Glossy Ibis Summer Leys LNR – one, 09.15, from Chestnut Corner
10 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – at least one still just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 09.10
10 Jan Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – four in field below St Peter’s Church, 08.55
10 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still, in back of Holcot Bay, 08.30
sundAY 9th january
09 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – eight again in the roost, 16.50, also c.10 Great Egrets
09 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, in Scaldwell Bay, 16.15, also 7 Pintails, 4 Great Egrets, Redshank and Common Snipe
09 Jan Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – on at Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 15.20
09 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on north-west side of Main Barrage Lake, 15.15
09 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still, in back of Holcot Bay, 14.30
09 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake this morning, also 4 Goosanders, Great Egret, 19 Golden Plovers, adult Caspian Gull and 2 Stonechats
09 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, with Greylags, in fields north-west of causeway/village road, 11.45
09 Jan Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one still, 11.10
09 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – at least one still just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 11.00
09 Jan Merlin Hinton AF – one, 10.50, also 16 Golden Plovers and Brambling
09 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – at least one still just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 10.00
09 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, between causeway and Maytrees Hide
09 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, on east side of summit compound, 09.00, by hardstanding area
09 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – eight left the roost, early morning, also 21 Goosanders, 17 Great Egrets and Redshank
saturdAY 8th january
08 Jan Jack Snipe Ravensthorpe Res – three on marsh near entrance to lodge today
08 Jan Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, on the scrape, 14.15
08 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – two still just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 14.05
08 Jan Merlin Harrington AF – one, 13.35, also 21 Golden Plovers and 50+ Bramblings
08 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – drake still in Holcot Bay, 11.35
08 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, on east side of summit compound, 10.50
fridAY 7th january
07 Jan Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – seven in the roost on Kinewell Lake this evening, also 2 Great Egrets
07 Jan Smew Thrapston GP – ‘redhead’ reported on Town Lake this afternoon
07 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – adult on Main Lake this afternoon and then flew to nearby fields with Greylags
07 Jan Cattle Egret Ditchford GP – three on Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR this afternoon, also Great Egret
07 Jan Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – two adults, 15.05
07 Jan Corn Bunting Brampton Valley – two just north of track between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.00
07 Jan Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, 13.35, also 3 Stonechats
07 Jan Greater Scaup Thrapston GP – female reported on Town Lake, 13.05
07 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Holcot Bay, 12.35
07 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, on east side of summit compound and concrete blocks,12.25
07 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still, on north side of causeway, 12.00, also Redshank
07 Jan Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one still, in fields north-west of causeway/village road, 11.45, also first-winter Caspian Gull
07 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 10.55
07 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 09.35, also Stonechat
07 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes in Holcot Bay, 09.05
thursdAY 6th january
06 Jan Jack Snipe Stanwick GP – two on Main Lake today
06 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, showing well on wall/concrete area just outside east side of compound then flew towards concrete blocks,13.15
06 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one at North Lake, 13.10, also Great Egret
06 Jan Caspian Gull Naseby Res – two adults, 11.55, also Great Egret
06 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one still, 10.45, also Stonechat
06 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two on island at North Lake before flying east at 10.30, also White-fronted Goose with Greylags and 2 Great Egrets
wednesdAY 5th january
05 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, 16.25
05 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, just east of the summit compound, 14.40
05 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – at least one still, between churchyard and lake, 14.40 but not subsequently
05 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – at least one still, between churchyard and lake, 12.20
05 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, just east of the summit compound, 11.50
05 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five in sheep field east of North Lake, 11.30, also 3 Great Egrets
05 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, showing well on flat area just east of the summit compound, 11.25
05 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – two still, between churchyard and lake, 11.20
05 Jan Hen Harrier Bulwick – male reported flying south-east, 10.35
05 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – two still, between churchyard and lake, 08.55
tuesdAY 4th january
04 Jan Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – eight (4 drakes), 14.45, also Peregrine and Brambling
04 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 13.40
04 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – two still in churchyard on south-east side of Blatherwycke Lake this morning
04 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also Redshank
mondAY 3rd january
03 Jan Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – seven came in to roost at Kinewell Lake, 17.05, also 2 Great Egrets
03 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five came in to roost 16.40, also 12 Great Egrets plus Pintail and 8 Golden Plovers
03 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 16.10
03 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 13.15, on concrete blocks c.100 m east of summit compound
03 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, 12.15, also 5 Pintails
03 Jan Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – six flew north over Kinewell Lake, 11.55
03 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 11.45
03 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – two again in churchyard on south-east side of Blatherwycke Lake, 10.30
03 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 10.30, on concrete blocks c.100 m east of summit compound
03 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – at least five flew from roost early morning, also 11 Great Egrets, 17 Goosander, 3 Dunlins and Redshank
sundAY 2nd january
02 Jan Shag Pitsford Res – first-winter off the northernmost pontoon at the Sailing Club, 16.00
⊗ 02 Jan Greater Scaup Stortons GP – no sign of first-winter female this morning
02 Jan White-fronted Goose Ditchford GP – one on the north-east side of Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR) this morning
02 Jan Merlin Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 11.20
02 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – six at North Lake, 11.00
02 Jan Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 10.15, at eastern end of summit compound
02 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, 10.10, also drake Smew
02 Jan Shag Pitsford Res – first-winter showing well off causeway, from car park, 09.30
02 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – three drakes still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.15
02 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – three drakes in Scaldwell Bay, between Bird Club Hide and Maytrees Hide, 07.50
saturdAY 1st january
01 Jan Shag Pitsford Res – first-winter on pontoon by Sailing Club, 14.10
01 Jan Red-crested Pochard Summer Leys LNR – one on Main Lake, near Brayshaw’s Bund, 13.10
01 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – drake south of causeway, in North Farm Bay, 12.50
01 Jan Shag Pitsford Res – first-winter still, from causeway car park, 12.40, also 2 drake Smews still in Scaldwell Bay, 3 Dunlins, plus Wood Sandpiper and Redshank all close to causeway
⊗ 01 Jan Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – again, no sign of female on Town Lake this morning
01 Jan Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, 10.55
01 Jan Hawfinch Blatherwycke – two in churchyard on south-east side of Blatherwycke Lake this morning
01 Jan Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two still, 10.15
01 Jan Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at eastern end of Main Barrage Lake, 09.45
01 Jan Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – thirteen by North Lake, in field by old railway track, 09.30
01 Jan Shag Pitsford Res – first-winter on shoreline by causeway car park, 09.20
01 Jan Smew Pitsford Res – three drakes still, two off the feeding station by the old Scaldwell road and one flew over the causeway, 09.10
01 Jan White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three still, 08.55, then flew off toward South Kilworth
fridAY 31st decemBER 2021
31 Dec Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 15.20, on roof of brick building at western end of summit compound, also 2 Stonechats
31 Dec Jack Snipe Hollowell Res – one, 14.35, also 5 Stonechats
31 Dec Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – seven on island in Kinewell Lake, 13.12
⊗ 31 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – no sign of female on Town Lake up to midday
31 Dec Pink-footed Goose Stanwick GP – one with Greylags by North Lake, 11.50
31 Dec Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – three in field below Irthlingborough Church, 10.55, also 2 Great Egrets and 2 Common Snipes
31 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three still in Keepers Lodge Bay, 10.50, also Pink-footed Goose
31 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – five on Roadside Lake, 10.20
⊗ 31 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – no sign of female from Sea Cadets building on Town Lake up to 10.00
31 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanford Res – three in Keepers Lodge Bay, 09.45, also Pink-footed Goose
31 Dec Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – one still, in The Narrows, 09.05
31 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – three drakes still in Holcot Bay, from Goosander Hide, 08.45
thursDAY 30th decemBER
30 Dec Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter, 15.20
30 Dec Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – one still, in The Narrows, 15.00
30 Dec Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, at inlet end, 14.35
30 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – three drakes still in Holcot Bay, from Goosander Hide, 14.30
30 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Town Lake, opposite sailing club, 13.45
30 Dec Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 13.30, between roof of summit compound and scrub toward concrete blocks
30 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – female still on Town Lake, opposite sailing club, 13.18; take path from Sea Cadet buildong for 200 m to view
30 Dec Ring-necked Duck Thrapston GP – probable first-winter female on Town Lake, opposite sailing club, 12.45
30 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still on Sixfields Lake, 12.10
30 Dec Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 11.40, on roof of summit compound
30 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – three drakes in Holcot Bay, from Goosander Hide, 11.10, also Great Egret
wednesDAY 29th decemBER
29 Dec Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – female still, in The Narrows, mid-afternoon
29 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still on Sixfields Lake, 14.20
29 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, 13.35
29 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes in Catwalk Bay, 12.30, also 2 Red-crested Pochards (one drake)
29 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still on Sixfields Lake, 11.00
tuesDAY 28th decemBER
28 Dec Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, in Keepers Lodge Bay, 14.55, also Dunlin
28 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still on Sixfields Lake, 12.20
28 Dec Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, 11.15, on concrete blocks approximately 100 m east of summit compound
monDAY 27th decemBER
27 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still, on Sixfields Lake, 15.50
27 Dec Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one still, at inlet end, 12.55
27 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also 22 Pintails, 8 Red-crested Pochards, 12+ Great Egrets, Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Stonechat plus ‘redhead’ Smew reported in Walgrave Bay
27 Dec Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two still, 11.50, also 3 Pintails, c.100 Golden Plovers and Brambling
27 Dec Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – female still, in reedbed area, 09.45
sunDAY 26th decemBER
26 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four this afternoon, also 10 Golden Plovers, 5 Dunlins and 2 Redshanks
26 Dec Pink-footed Goose Stanford Res – one in fields opposite Keepers Lodge Bay, also female Red-crested Pochard still, plus Great Egret
friDAY 24th decemBER
24 Dec Siberian Chiffchaff Pitsford Res – one, visible and calling in hedge c.50 m south of main causeway car park, 14.54
24 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, by inlet stream, early afternoon
24 Dec Jack Snipe Daventry CP – seven this morning
24 Dec Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, still, mobile between eastern fenceline of summit compound and concrete blocks and posts to the south-east, 11.20
24 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still on West Pit, 09.15
thursDAY 23rd decemBER
23 Dec Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult in the roost, 15.50
23 Dec Caspian Gull Hollowell Res – adult, 14.10, also 3 Stonechats
23 Dec Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one in field west of road between causeway and village, 13.05, also 7 Jack Snipes in marshy field near village
23 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, on lagoon between James Fisher Hide and Bird Club Hide, 12.05, also 3 Great Egrets and Green Sandpiper
wednesDAY 22nd decemBER
22 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four came into the roost on Main Lake this evening, also 12 Great Egrets
22 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, in north-west corner of Main Barrage Lake, 15.40
22 Dec White-fronted Goose Stanwick GP – three on Roadside Lake, 15.20
22 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female again on West Pit, 13.20
22 Dec Black Redstart Borough Hill – one, loosely associating with Stonechats around concrete blocks on eastern side, 13.20
22 Dec Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – four again in field below Irthlingborough Church, 13.15
22 Dec Pink-footed Goose Thrapston GP – one still with Greylag Geese in fields west of Elinor Trout Lake, 12.15
22 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.05
22 Dec Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one in field west of road between causeway and village, 12.00
22 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – four this morning, also 6+ Great Egrets and Redshank
22 Dec Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – female still, in The Narrows, 09.15, also Great Egret
tuesDAY 21st decemBER
⊗ 21 Dec Greater Scaup Kislingbury GP – reported bird is a Tufted Duck
21 Dec Whooper Swan Denton Wood – two flew south-east, 16.05
21 Dec Whooper Swan Stanford Res – adult still in Keepers Lodge Bay, 16.00
21 Dec Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – five in Scaldwell Bay, 15.15
21 Dec Smew Hollowell Res – two drakes close to eastern shore, opposite Guilsborough Bay, 15.05, also 3 White-fronted Geese on grass north of Guilsborough Bay Point
21 Dec Mediterranean Gull Daventry CP – adult, 15.00
21 Dec Whooper Swan Stanford Res – adult in Keepers Lodge Bay, 14.40
21 Dec Caspian Gull Rushton Landfill – first-winter, 14.35, also first-winter Yellow-legged Gull
21 Dec Greater Scaup Kislingbury GP – first-winter female still, 14.20, also 6 Red-crested Pochards (4 drakes)
21 Dec Greater Scaup Summer Leys LNR – one reported on Main Lake, from Rotary Hide, 13.15
21 Dec Smew Thrapston GP – no sign of ‘redhead’ to 13.00 today
21 Dec Pink-footed Goose Thrapston GP – one with Greylag Geese on Elinor Trout Lake, 11.25
21 Dec Greater Scaup Kislingbury GP – first-winter female on pit at Upton Mill end, 11.20
21 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter in field between Hardingstone Dyke and Bedford Road, 11.10
21 Dec Whooper Swan Clifford Hill GP – two adults on the Main Barrage Lake, 10.45
21 Dec Whooper Swan Pitsford Res – five (2 juveniles) in The Narrows, 10.40, also Barnacle Goose
21 Dec Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – female in Blowers Lodge Bay, 10.35, also Great Egret and Peregrine
⊗ 21 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – no sign of first-winter female this morning, 10.30
21 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – one juvenile/first-winter off the old Scaldwell road, north of causeway, 09.40, the 3 Whooper Swans having flown off south over the causeway
21 Dec White-fronted Goose Pitsford Res – four flew south with 4 Greylag Geese over the causeway, 09.10, also 3 Whooper Swans off the old Scaldwell road, north of causeway
MOnDAY 20th decemBER
20 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one in the roost late afternoon, also 17 Great Egrets
20 Dec Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter, 15.30, also 2 Pintails
20 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still on West Pit, 15.10
20 Dec Smew Thrapston GP – ‘redhead’ still on Aldwincle Lake, 14.50, also 2 Pintails on Town Lake
20 Dec Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, this afternoon, also Great Egret
20 Dec Red-crested Pochard Stanford Res – female at inflow end, from car park, 14.15, also Great Egret
20 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, on lagoon between James Fisher Hide and Bird Club Hide, 14.10, also 2 Whooper Swans
20 Dec Red-crested Pochard Ditchford GP – two (one drake) on Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 13.25, also 2 Stonechats
⊗ 20 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – no sign of first-winter on Main Barrage Lake, 12.30
20 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – one juvenile/first-winter still off Sailing Club, 12.30
20 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – first-winter female still on West Pit, 11.10
20 Dec Smew Thrapston GP – ‘redhead’ still on Aldwincle Lake, 11.10
20 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – one juvenile/first-winter still, on pontoon at northern end of Sailing Club before flying to the middle of the reservoir, when visible from dam, 10.45
20 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – three with sheep in field just north of North Lake, 09.30
sunDAY 19th decemBER
19 Dec Red-crested Pochard Ditchford GP – two (one drake) on Delta Pit, also 2 Great Egrets and 6 Jack Snipes
19 Dec Short-eared Owl Harrington AF – one reported by the shooting wall, also 40+ Bramblings
19 Dec Ruff Summer Leys LNR – two still, 11.00
19 Dec Greater Scaup Stortons GP – female on West Pit, 10.20
19 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – one juvenile/first-winter still, on pontoon at northern end of Sailing Club before being flushed by sailors, 10.00
saturDAY 18th decemBER
18 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two in the roost this evening, also 17+ Great Egrets
18 Dec Caspian Gull Stanford Res – adult, late afternoon
18 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – two juveniles/first-winters still, north-east of the Sailing Club, 16.10
18 Dec Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – four still in field below Irthlingborough Church, 14.55
18 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – two juveniles/first-winters still, 11.40, by Sailing Club pontoon with Cormorants
18 Dec Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – eight in field below Irthlingborough Church, 10.30
18 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – two juveniles/first-winters still, 10.15, off the Sailing Club with Cormorants
friDAY 17th decemBER
17 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – juvenile/first-winter still, 12.50, just north of dam
17 Dec Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two (one drake) still mid-morning
thursDAY 16th decemBER
16 Dec Ruff Summer Leys LNR – one still, in Wader Bay, today, also Great Egret on the scrape
16 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, between James Fisher Hide and Bird Club Hide, 15.00
16 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 14.40, in the centre of the reservoir, off the north end of the Sailing Club
16 Dec Red-crested Pochard Daventry CP – two (one drake), early afternoon, also 5 Jack Snipes and 4 Common Snipes
16 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – juvenile still, 12.10, off north end of Sailing Club
wednesDAY 15th decemBER
15 Dec Shag Pitsford Res – juvenile north of the dam, between the Sailing Club and The Pines, 16.05
15 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still, just off north side of causeway, 10.10
tuesDAY 14th decemBER
14 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – one on Main Lake, late afternoon, also 17 Great Egrets into the roost there, also 2 Redshanks
14 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 15.10
14 Dec Merlin Ravensthorpe Res – female or immature over fields above the west bank, just north of dam, 12.25, also Brambling
14 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still this morning, also 13 Pintails, 6 Great Egrets, 2 Green Sandpipers, 61 Common Snipes, Peregrine and six Bramblings
14 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still, off Feeding Station, 10.25, also Black-necked Grebe reported south of causeway, in The Narrows and drake Greater Scaup reported near Catwalk Bay
14 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Holcot Bay, from Goosander Hide, 09.15
MOnDAY 13th decemBER
13 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Holcot Bay, from Goosander Hide, 10.30, also 3 Great Egrets, plus Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Redshank and 5 Bramblings in Scaldwell Bay
sunDAY 12th decemBER
12 Dec Mediterranean Gull Summer Leys LNR – adult by Gull Island, 11.10, also 2 Ruffs
12 Dec Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Main Lake, 11.00, also Ruff but no sign of Water Pipit on the scrape
12 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, in south-east corner of Main Barrage Lake, 10.55, also Pintail
12 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still from Goosander Hide, 10.40, although distant
saturDAY 11th decemBER
11 Dec Caspian Gull Stanford Res – third-winter in the roost this evening, also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls
11 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape, 12.30
11 Dec Black-tailed Godwit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the Main Lake, 12.00
11 Dec Smew Thrapston GP – ‘redhead’ still on Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, this morning, also 3 Great Egrets
11 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still this morning, also Green Sandpiper and Redshank
11 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Holcot Bay, showing well from Goosander Hide, 11.25
11 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Holcot Bay, showing well from Goosander Hide, 09.15
friDAY 10th decemBER
10 Dec Cattle Egret Ringstead GP – three in horse paddocks north of Kinewell Lake, mid-afternoon before flying to roost on main island in the lake
10 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes flew from Holcot Bay toward causeway, 14.25
10 Dec Marsh Harrier Stanford Res – one flew west, mid-afternoon
10 Dec Pink-footed Goose Ravensthorpe Res – one with Greylags at south end of causeway, 12.50
10 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, late morning, also 10+ Pintails, two drake Smew (in Holcot Bay) 6+ Great Egrets and Yellow-legged Gull
10 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape, from Paul Britten Hide, 10.55, also Black-tailed Godwit on Main Lake
10 Dec Smew Pitsford Res – two drakes in Holcot Bay, from Goosander Hide, 09.45
thursDAY 9th decemBER
09 Dec Pink-footed Goose Clifford Hill GP – ‘small flock’ heard in flight, heading south over Brampton Valley, below Hanging Houghton, 16.45
09 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at east of Main Barrage Lake, 15.55, also 25 Goosanders and adult Yellow-legged Gull
09 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape, from Paul Britten Hide, 10.50
wednesDAY 8th decemBER
08 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape before flying toward Main Lake, 15.00
tuesDAY 7th decemBER
07 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape, 09.35, from Paul Britten Hide, also Great Egret, 2 Golden Plovers, Ruff and c.30 Common Snipes
monDAY 6th decemBER
06 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.30
06 Dec Greater Scaup Summer Leys LNR – female on Main Lake, viewed from rear of Paul Britten Hide, 11.35
06 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape, 10.25, from Paul Britten Hide, also Great Egret and Ruff
sunDAY 5th decemBER
05 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – two still on the scrape, 09.50, from Paul Britten Hide
05 Dec Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – at least eight left the roost on Main Lake at first light, also 9 Great Egrets
saturDAY 4th decemBER
04 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape, 13.10, from Paul Britten Hide
04 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, in south-east corner of Main Barrage Lake, 09.50, also Great Egret
04 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – at least one still on the scrape, 09.20, from Paul Britten Hide
04 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – two still on the scrape, 08.45, from Paul Britten Hide
friDAY 3rd decemBER
⊗ 03 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – no further sign of any on the scrape, 12.25
03 Dec Smew Thrapston GP – a ‘redhead’ on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), from North Hide, 12.20
03 Dec Dark-bellied Brent Goose Clifford Hill GP – first-winter still, at east end of Main Barrage Lake, 12.15, also Great Egret
03 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – one still north of the causeway this morning, also Barnacle Goose, 12 Pintails, 3+ Red-crested Pochards, 6 Great Egrets and Green Sandpiper
03 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – two still on the scrape, 11.50
03 Dec Merlin Harrington AF – one again by the Draughton road late morning, also ‘large numbers’ of Bramblings
03 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – two now on the scrape, 11.00
03 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – still on the scrape, then flushed by Sparrowhawk and flew off, 09.48, also Great Egret and 55+ Common Snipes
03 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – still on the scrape, 08.25
thursDAY 2nd decemBER
02 Dec Merlin Harrington AF – on by the Draughton road this afternoon, also c.80 Bramblings
02 Dec Wood Sandpiper Pitsford Res – still in Scaldwell Bay 11.40, also 7 Great Egrets, Redshank, Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe
02 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – again on the scrape, from Paul Britten Hide, 11.00, also Ruff
wednesDAY 1st decemBER
⊗ 01 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – no further sign up to 14.45; Great Egret, Ruff and 57 Common Snipes on Main Lake
01 Dec Water Pipit Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, from Paul Britten Hide, 11.30 (present since yesterday morning)
01 Dec Red-crested Pochard Pitsford Res – thirteen in Scaldwell Bay 12.10, also 13 Pintails, 9 Great Egrets, Redshank and Dunlin but no sign of Wood Sandpiper
01 Dec Cattle Egret Irthlingborough – five again field below St Peter’s Church, 08.45
50+linnets pitsford res today at 12.near first hide
spotted the linnets along waters edge
Sole waxwing seen yesterday in Badby by allotment, watched for 20 minutes, no more about.
Thanks, Andy
Hi is this the right place to report birds? I’ve only just found you! I live in West Hunsbury, Northampton near the Shelfley lake off Ladybridge Drive. Very excited today as for the first time we have a flock of fieldfares in the Close. We feed a lot of birds in our garden so hopefully they will stick around. But also I walked round the lake this morning and spotted the single heron we have. Then I saw what looked like a black heron. I was a little way away from it so my details might not be quite right and my camera phone is useless. It was a bit smaller than a normal heron, completely black as far as I could see, long bill curved a bit at the end and the tail was quite fanned out. When I got home I looked for it and the only two things which resembled it were a shag and a cormorant. It looked more like the shag tbh but it would be as far away from the coast as you could get! Any thoughts? Many thanks, Sarah PS I will try to get a photo next time I go down if it’s still there.
Sarah, Thanks for the report. It will almost certainly be a Cormorant – they are common in Northants and breed at several localities. Shag is not impossible, though, as there was one on Abington Park Lake a couple of winters ago. If you would like to report sightings then please email me at northantsbirds@ntlworld.com Thanks!
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Mike – could the injured Ruddy Shelduck not be rescued and treated, e.g. by RSPCA?
In theory, yes. Attempts to catch the bird have so far failed.
Thanks, that’s good to hear someone’s trying to help it (:o)
20/01/2017 c20 Waxwing Park area back of Woodside Avenue.( North of Northampton College) Flew off over A43 towards woodland between Holmecross Road and Heather Lane.
I hope this is the right place to send a report in.
Thanks, Colin. Yes, this is a possible method of reporting but it’s better to email via the ‘Contact’ page to: mike@alibone.fsnet.co.uk Cheers. Mike.