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

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As a result of the high volume of information received via various media, I do not normally acknowledge receipt of bird news.

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