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

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Latest update:  monday 28th november 2022  21.15

today

28 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay today, also 10 Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, Redshank and 2 Green Sandpipers

28 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Wicksteed Park – drake still on the Fishing Lake this afternoon

28 Nov  Black Redstart  Harrington AF – one along main track, near the bunker, 15.40

28 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – five still, 12.40, viewable from the dam

28 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake still this morning

28 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit this morning

⊗ 28 Nov  Black Redstart  DIRFT 3 – no sign around wooden fence and brick piles in the as yet unused lorry park at northern edge of the complex, by the footpath skirting Lilbourne Meadows NR, 52.3767, -1.1809 to 11.10

28 Nov  Dark-bellied Brent Goose  Stanwick GP – juvenile still on Main Lake, 07.10, from Treehouse Hide

sunday 27th november

27 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – three (2 first-winters and second-winter) in the gull roost this evening

27 Nov  Caspian Gull  Pitsford Res – two adults off the dam, 16.05, also Common Sandpiper and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls

27 Nov  Black Redstart  DIRFT 3 – still around wooden fence and brick piles in the as yet unused lorry park at northern edge of the complex, by the footpath skirting Lilbourne Meadows NR, 52.3767, -1.1809 15.35, also c.450 Golden Plovers, 3 Dunlins and adult Caspian Gull

27 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, over the Scrape, 11.55

27 Nov  Black Redstart  DIRFT 3 – one on wooden fence at northern edge of the complex, by the footpath that skirts Lilbourne Meadows NR, 11.35, 52.3780, -1.1822 also 4 Stonechats 

27 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 10.05, by bridge closest to Iron Age Roundhouse

27 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – five still, 09.20, also Great Egret

27 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 09.15, also juvenile Dark-bellied Brent Goose still on Main Lake

27 Nov  Dark-bellied Brent Goose  Stanwick GP – juvenile still on Main Lake, 08.30, from Treehouse Hide

saturday 26th november

26 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost, 16.40, also 2 adult Caspian Gulls

26 Nov  Jack Snipe  Ditchford GP – one this afternoon

26 Nov  Dark-bellied Brent Goose  Stanwick GP – juvenile still on Main Lake, 12.55, from Treehouse Hide

26 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 10.55

⊗ 26 Nov  Waxwing  Long Buckby – no sign anywhere, to 10.40, of the 10 reported earlier

26 Nov  Siberian Chiffchaff  Ditchford GP – one calling and showing well, 09.55, west of Ditchford Lane along old railway line opposite turn to Broadholme STW, in bushes at open metal barrier, just before first flooded pits 52.3047, -0.6415

26 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 09.45, also 4 Great Egrets

26 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – five, 09.40, also Great Egret

26 Nov  Waxwing  Long Buckby – ten, on main road near house with Father Christmas outside before flying further into village, 07.55

26 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 07.40

friday 25th november

25 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay today, also 5 Pintails, 2 drake Red-crested Pochards, 3 Great Egrets, 4 Dunlins, 2 Green Sandpipers and 3 Stonechats

25 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – three (second-winter and 2 first-winters) in the gull roost, 16.55, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

25 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Hollowell Res – adult in the gull roost, 16.30

25 Nov  Short-eared Owl  Harrington AF – one, 15.55, also c.180 Golden Plovers

25 Nov  Kittiwake  Summer Leys LNR – adult still on Main Lake, 15.34, believed to be moribund, now on grass looking left from Screen Hide

25 Nov  Kittiwake  Summer Leys LNR – adult on Main Lake, between Feeding Station and Screen Hide, 15.20

25 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one again, 15.15

25 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter in the early gull roost, 15.10

25 Nov  Dark-bellied Brent Goose  Stanwick GP – juvenile still on north-west side of Main Lake, 11.35, also Cattle Egret, Great Egret and Redshank

25 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 09.55, but highly mobile

25 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – eight, 08.50, also 4 Bramblings

25 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 08.25, also Marsh Harrier flew south-west

25 Nov  Dark-bellied Brent Goose  Stanwick GP – juvenile on Main Lake, 08.10, from Treehouse Hide

thursday 24th november

24 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost this evening, also Great Egret, Green Sandpiper and adult Yellow-legged Gull

24 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay at midday

24 Nov  Bittern  Stortons GP – one flew low west over the Reedbed, 11.10, presumed to have landed

24 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Wicksteed Park – drake on the Fishing Lake this morning

wednesday 23rd november

23 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – adult again in the gull roost this evening

23 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – male still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit this afternoon, also 4 Cattle Egrets

23 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.10, also 12 Pintails, 6 Great Egrets, 10 Dunlins, Redshank, 5 Green Sandpipers, adult Yellow-legged Gull, plus Common Sandpiper still on the dam

23 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 15.00, also Great Egret and c.200 Golden Plovers

23 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Ditchford GP – one flew west over Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 14.15

23 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – twelve still, 12.40

tuesday 22nd november

22 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening

22 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one came into roost, 16.30, also 3 Great Egrets

22 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Stanwick GP – two drifted east over A45 Lay-by Pit between 15.45 and 16.00

22 Nov  Black Redstart  Pitsford Res – one on, and around, far end of Sailing Club, close to Yacht Bay, 15.40, also Common Sandpiper still on the dam, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull

22 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter in Blowers Lodge Bay, 15.35, also 12 Red-crested Pochards and Great Egret

22 Nov  Hen Harrier  Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ over Blueberry Farm, 15.30

22 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – male still along causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 14.55

22 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, mid-morning

monday 21st november

21 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter and second-winter in the gull roost this evening, also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

21 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake, still, this morning, also 2 Common Snipes

21 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, mid-morning, then flew toward Earls Barton GP’s Hardwater Lake

21 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – twelve, 09.25, also Great Egret

21 Nov  Cattle Egret  Ditchford GP – four flew north-east over Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR, 08.05

sunday 20th november

20 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – adult and second-winter in Blowers Lodge Bay, 16.20, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

20 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter, 15.35

20 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one again throughout the day

20 Nov  Hen Harrier  Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ hunting along roadside fields opposite Lodge Farm, Hanging Houghton, 13.15

20 Nov  Merlin  Stanford Res – one flew west, 10.20

20 Nov  Merlin  DIRFT 3 – male, 10.05, also c.50 Golden Plovers and Redshank

20 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) still, 10.00, also Great Egret

20 Nov  Hen Harrier  Brampton Valley – ‘ringtail’ again between Blueberry Farm and Hanging Houghton, 09.15

20 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – seven on Roadside Lake, 08.50

20 Nov  Little Gull  Summer Leys LNR – two flew south-west, 08.45

20 Nov  Merlin  Stowe-nine-Churches – one over, 08.30

20 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – male still on A45 Lay-by Pit, 08.25, along causeway, between two bridges closest to Iron Age Roundhouse

saturday 19th november

19 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – male on A45 Lay-by Pit, along causeway, 12.20, but elusive

19 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake this morning

19 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape, 09.00

19 Nov  Merlin  Brampton Valley – male below Hanging Houghton, 08.55

19 Nov  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – one on A45 Lay-by Pit, along causeway, between two bridges closest to Iron House, 08.45

19 Nov  Whooper Swan  Stanford Res – one flew east, 08.35, also drake Pintail, 10 Red-crested Pochards and Great Egret

friday 18th november

18 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still, in Scaldwell Bay, 12.15, also 2 Pintails and 5 Green Sandpipers

18 Nov  Whooper Swan  Daventry CP – four (2 adults) flew west, 09.50, also drake Red-crested Pochard still, and 2 Ringed Plovers 

18 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) still, 08.30, also Great Egret

18 Nov  Hen Harrier  Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ at Blueberry Farm, 08.10, over weedy field viewed from footpath between Blueberry and Brampton Valley Way

18 Nov  Caspian Gull  Hollowell Res – adult, 08.05, also Jack Snipe and 2 Stonechats

thursday 17th november

17 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Pitsford Res – adult again off the dam, 15.35, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

17 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake, still, this morning, also 2 Ringed Plovers and Dunlin

17 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) still in Keepers Lodge Bay, 09.05, also Great Egret

wednesday 16th november

16 Nov  Short-eared Owl  Farthingstone – one again, between 15.40 and 16.45

16 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Pitsford Res – adult in the gull roost off the dam, 16.30, also Common Sandpiper, still plus leucistic adult Black-headed Gull

16 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two drakes in Holcot Bay, this afternoon, also 17 Pintails, 12 Great Egrets, 2 Dunlins, 7 Green Sandpipers, Redshank, 50 Common Snipes, Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Stonechats

16 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) still in Keepers Lodge Bay, 09.10, also Great Egret and Green Sandpiper

16 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still on shoreline, immediately north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 12.30, also 7 Pintails and Redshank

16 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake, still, this morning, also 2 Ringed Plovers and 2 Dunlins

16 Nov  Marsh Harrier  Thrapston GP – one at the north end of Aldwincle Lake, 11.05

16 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still on shoreline, immediately north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 09.55

tuesday 15th november

15 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – ten this afternoon, also 3 Great Egrets and c200 Golden Plovers

15 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake, still, this morning, also 2 Pintails, 2 Ringed Plovers and 14 Common Snipes

15 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still on shoreline, north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 10.40, also 7 Great Egrets and adult Yellow-legged Gull

15 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) still in Keepers Lodge Bay, 09.10, also Great Egret 

monday 14th november

14 Nov  Caspian Gull  Boddington Res – adult in the roost this evening, also 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

14 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – at least 12 came in to roost on Main Lake, 16.00

14 Nov  Ring Ouzel  Boddington Res – a first-winter flew along the dam and into hedgerow running south from rear of dam, 15.25

14 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still north of causeway, 15.00, also Pintail, 15+ Great Egrets, Dunlin and 2 Stonechats

14 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) still in Keepers Lodge Bay, 14.55, also Great Egret 

14 Nov  Merlin  Brixworth – one flew north over Brampton Valley, 14.20

14 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake, still, this morning, also Great Egret

sunday 13th november

13 Nov  Caspian Gull  Stanford Res – adult in the roost, this evening, also Yellow-legged Gull

13 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – thirteen, 16.30

13 Nov  Avocet  Boddington Res – two, briefly, 15.15

13 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still, on shoreline north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, early afternoon, also 20+ Pintails, 4 Red-crested Pochards, 12 Great Egrets, juvenile Little Stint, still, 2+ Green Sandpipers, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls and 5 Stonechats

13 Nov  Merlin  Summer Leys – male over the Scrape, 10.35, also 2 Great Egrets, Green Sandpiper and Stonechat

13 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) still in Keepers Lodge Bay, 09.55, also 13 Pintails and Great Egret 

13 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still, on shoreline north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 07.30, also juvenile Little Stint, still

saturday 12th november

12 Nov  Short-eared Owl  Farthingstone – one again, flew over road to Maidford, 16.35

12 Nov  Little Stint  Pitsford Res – juvenile still on first muddy point, c100 m north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, mid-afternoon, also 5 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechats, plus Common Sandpiper and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls by the dam 

12 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – nine in Keepers Lodge Bay, 10.40, also Great Egret, Green Sandpiper, Common Snipe and Yellow-legged Gull

12 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still, just north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 10.40 

12 Nov  Little Stint  Pitsford Res – juvenile, on first muddy point, c100 m north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 10.27

⊗ 12 Nov  Great Northern Diver  Pitsford Res – flew off high south-west, 09.48

12 Nov  Great Northern Diver  Pitsford Res – one still, off Yacht Bay, 08.50

12 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – seven in Keepers Lodge Bay, 07.45

friday 11th november

11 Nov  Great Northern Diver  Pitsford Res – one between Yacht Bay and Pintail Bay, 16.40

11 Nov  Short-eared Owl  Farthingstone – one over fields on the Litchborough road, 16.35

11 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still, c50 m north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 16.20, also juvenile Little Stint nearby, still, plus Common Sandpiper on the dam

⊗ 11 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – no further sign of any on bund pool in Scaldwell Bay to 15.40; 8 Green Sandpipers there

11 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – ten flew north-east over A45 Lay-by Pit, 15.15

11 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – two reported on bund pool in Scaldwell Bay, 14.15, plus 5 Green Sandpipers

11 Nov  Little Stint  Pitsford Res – juvenile, on first muddy point, c100 m north of causeway toward Maytrees Hide, 14.10

11 Nov  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one between causeway and Maytrees Hide, 11.55, also 16 Pintails, 9 Great Egrets, Dunlin, Yellow-legged Gull, Peregrine and 3 Stonechats

11 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter, 08.15, also 4 Pintails and 14 Red-crested Pochards (11 drakes) still

thursday 10th november

10 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – fourteen (11 drakes) in Keepers Lodge Bay, 14.45, also Great Egret 

10 Nov  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – first-winter this morning, also drake Red-crested Pochard

wednesday 9th november

09 Nov  Caspian Gull  DIRFT 3 – third-winter on flat area behind Clipper Logistics, 16.35, before flying south-west, also 300+ Golden Plovers and 10 Common Snipes

09 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – at least 5 left the roost this morning, also 4 Great Egrets

tuesday 8th november

08 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter again in the gull roost this evening, also adult Caspian Gull and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

08 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – ten (8 drakes) in Keepers Lodge Bay, 07.20, also Great Egret 

monday 7th november

07 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter again in the gull roost this evening, also 2 Pintails, 6 Red-crested Pochards and Great Egret

07 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – male still today, also 6 Common Snipes and adult Yellow-legged Gull

07 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – ten left the roost, 06.45, also 4 Great Egrets

sunday 6th november

06 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost this evening, also adult Caspian Gull male Merlin over

06 Nov  Water Pipit  Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape this morning

06 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four still, in Keepers Lodge Bay, 10.20, also Pintail, Great Egret and adult Yellow-legged Gull

06 Nov  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one on North Lake, 09.25, also 2 Great Egrets

saturday 5th november

05 Nov  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost this evening

05 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four still, late morning, also 6 Pintails, Great Egret and 3 Green Sandpipers

friday 4th november

04 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – five still, in Holcot Bay, late afternoon, also 21 Great Egrets

04 Nov  Short-eared Owl  Cottesbrooke – one hunting over farmland, viewed from Blueberry Farm area, 16.20

04 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – five still, 15.55, also five Pintails and Green Sandpiper

04 Nov  Pink-footed Goose  Harrington AF – twenty-nine flew north-east, 13.40, also 100+ Golden Plovers, Peregrine, 2 Stonechats and 10+ Bramblings

04 Nov  Merlin  Lilbourne Meadows NR – one, 11.00, also Stonechat

thursday 3rd november

03 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – ten (8 drakes) still off mouth of Holcot Bay, late afternoon, also 2 Pintails and 6 Great Egrets

03 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Clifford Hill GP – five, 13.25, also 2 Stonechats

03 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake still this afternoon, also Pintail, 2 Green Sandpipers and 8 Common Snipes

03 Nov  Ring Ouzel  Lamport – one ‘near Lamport Hall’ (no specific site details), 13.25

03 Nov  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one still this afternoon, in cattle field below Great Doddington, 13.00, also 2 Great Egrets, 370 Golden Plovers and 27+ Common Snipes 

wednesday 2nd november

02 Nov  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one still this afternoon, in cattle field below Great Doddington, opposite eastern Sand Martin wall, 15.55, then flew toward reserve, also Great Egret and adult Yellow-legged Gull

02 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – five (3 drakes) still, in Keepers Lodge Bay, 15.45, also drake Pintail and 2 Green Sandpipers

02 Nov  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one by 1st Bunker, 15.25, also 15 Golden Plovers, 2 Stonechats and 10+Bramblings 

02 Nov  swift sp.  Wellingborough – one flew south this afternoon

02 Nov  Black-tailed Godwit  Ravensthorpe Res – one still north of the causeway, 12.55, also 2 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Snipes 

tuesday 1st november

01 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake still, today, also Pintail and 15 Common Snipes

01 Nov  Hen Harrier  Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ from nearby Brampton Valley quartering weedy field at Blueberry Farm, 16.15

01 Nov  Short-eared Owl  Brampton Valley – one flushed between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 15.50

01 Nov  Hen Harrier  Brampton Valley – a ‘ringtail’ over the ‘nectar strip’ below Hanging Houghton, 15.45 

01 Nov  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (3 drakes) still, from the dam, 08.00

monday 31st october

31 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – drake this afternoon, also 13 Common Snipes

31 Oct  Caspian Gull  Hollowell Res – adult, early afternoon 

31 Oct  Pink-footed Goose  Ravensthorpe Res – one still, early afternoon, also Pintail, 4 Great Egrets, Black-tailed Godwit still, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

31 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – eleven (8 drakes) still, off mouth of Holcot Bay, 11.45, also 2+ Pintails, female Aythya-type hybrid (believed to be Ferruginous Duck x Red-crested Pochard), 6 Great Egrets, Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult and third-winter) and 2 Stonechats

31 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one still, this morning

31 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (3 drakes) still, in Keepers Lodge Bay, 08.20, also 6 Pintails and Great Egret

sunday 30th october

30 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – male reported along the causeway of A45 Lay-by Pit, 11.43

30 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake, 09.40, also 2 Pintails, 3 Great Egrets and Stonechat

30 Oct  Ring Ouzel  Greens Norton – one along the road to Bradden before flying toward Slapton with Redwings

30 Oct  Ruddy Shelduck  Stanford Res – female on the dam before flying toward Stanford Hall, 08.25, also 6 Red-crested Pochards (4 drakes) still, plus 9 Pintails and Green Sandpiper 

saturday 29th october

29 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Borough Hill – one again, over field to the south of the summit, 18.10

29 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – six (4 drakes) still, in Keepers Lodge Bay, 16.10, also 11 Pintails and Green Sandpiper 

29 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one again, mid-afternoon, also Great Egret, first-winter Black-tailed Godwit, c.100 Golden Plovers, c.12 Common Snipes and Stonechat

29 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.05, also 2 Red-crested Pochards (one drake), still

29 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Thrapston GP – one flew over Aldwincle Road and circled Elinor Trout Lake and adjoining area, 09.30

friday 28th october

28 Oct  Bearded Tit  Kettering – two at Wicksteed Park Lakes today 52.3808, -0.7083

28 Oct  Caspian Gull  Boddington Res – third-winter in the roost this evening, also at least 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (first-winter, second-winter and 3+ adults)

28 Oct  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter, 17.40

28 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 16.25, also 80+ Golden Plovers

28 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Ravensthorpe Res – one still north of the causeway this afternoon, also drake Red-crested Pochard still, Pintail and 2 Green Sandpipers

28 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – nine (7 drakes), still, this morning, also 14 Great Egrets and adult Yellow-legged Gull

28 Oct  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – two (adult and first-winter) this morning, also adult Yellow-legged Gull and 18 Common Snipes

28 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – six (4 drakes) still, viewable from dam, 09.05, also 12 Pintails, Green Sandpiper and Peregrine

28 Oct  Pink-footed Goose  Maidwell – six flew over Blueberry Farm, 08.40

thursday 27th october

27 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Daventry CP – two (one drake), this morning, also Great Egret, 2 Green Sandpipers and 15 Common Snipes

27 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – nine (7 drakes), still, this morning, also 2 Great Egrets, Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Stonechats

27 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – six (4 drakes) still, in Keepers Lodge Bay, 10.00, also 12 Pintails

wednesday 26th october

26 Oct  Cattle Egret  Ringstead GP – one on island in Kinewell Lake, 17.20, then flew toward Stanwick GP

26 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Ravensthorpe Res – one still north of the causeway 16.35, also drake Red-crested Pochard still off the car park, Pintail, 3 Great Egrets and Green Sandpiper 

26 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – six (4 drakes) still, from the dam, 13.05

26 Oct  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – first-winter this morning, also Great Egret, 10 Common Snipes and first-winter Yellow-legged Gull

26 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – four on North lake, 09.50

tuesday 25th october

25 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Borough Hill – one hunting around radio mast and concrete blocks on summit, 18.00

25 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – eleven north of the causeway this afternoon, also 12 Great Egrets and Stonechat

25 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – six (4 drakes), 15.10, also 2 Pintails

25 Oct  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape before flying toward nearby Hardwater Lake, 13.25, also 3 Red-crested Pochards (one drake), Great Egret, 38 Golden Plovers, Green Sandpiper and 4 Common Snipes

25 Oct  Rock Pipit  Ravensthorpe Res – one on the dam, 12.10 to 12.20, before flying north toward the island, also drake Red-crested Pochard off the car park, Pintail, 3 Great Egrets, Black-tailed Godwit still north of the causeway, Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

25 Oct  Caspian Gull  Hollowell Res – two adults this morning, also adult Yellow-legged Gull 

25 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 10.00, also Green Sandpiper and Stonechat

monday 24th october

24 Oct  Pink-footed Goose  Ravensthorpe Res – one, early afternoon, also Black-tailed Godwit still

24 Oct  Caspian Gull  Hollowell Res – adult, 12.00, also 3 Dunlins and adult Yellow-legged Gull 

24 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 11.25

24 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four, still, 12.25, also 2 Green Sandpipers

24 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – one still between Visitor Centre and totem pole, early morning

sunday 23rd october

⊗ 23 Oct  Water Pipit  Hollowell Res – bird at 16.40 subsequently considered to be Rock Pipit

23 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one again, 17.15, opposite Sand Martin bank, in cattle field below Great Doddington

23 Oct  Water Pipit  Hollowell Res – one between feeder stream Guilsborough Bay, 16.40

23 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four, still, 12.25, also Great Egret and Green Sandpiper

saturday 22nd october

22 Oct  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – first-winter in the gull roost, 18.40

22 Oct  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one on northwest side of Guilsborough Bay, 14.15, also Jack Snipe

22 Oct  Caspian Gull  Stanwick GP – adult (or near-adult) on Visitor Centre Pit, 13.40, then flew west

22 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – three flew west, 12.25, also adult Yellow-legged Gull on Visitor Centre Lake; no further sign of Bearded Tit 

22 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one on North Lake this morning, also Great Egret and Peregrine

22 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four, still, 11.05

22 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – seven (6 drakes), still, this morning, also 12 Great Egrets and 4-5 Stonechats

22 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – at least one still on Visitor Centre Lake, 08.50

22 Oct  Ruddy Shelduck  Stanford Res – female off the dam, 07.20, also Green Sandpiper

friday 21st october

21 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one again, 14.00, also Great Egret, c.10 Common Snipe and Stonechat

21 Oct  Greenshank  Stanford Res – one flew east, 13.00, also 9 Pintails

21 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four, still, 12.15, also Great Egret and 3 Green Sandpipers

21 Oct  Caspian Gull  Hollowell Res – adult, 12.10, also Pink-footed Goose, still, 3 Common Snipes, adult Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Stonechats

21 Oct  Bearded Tit  Summer Leys LNR – two flew from reeds in front of Pioneer Hide, high toward Paul Britten Hide, 09.35, also Stonechat

thursday 20th october

20 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Harrington AF – one this evening, also 2 Stonechats

20 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 17.55

20 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – at least two males still, 15.45, in south-west corner of Visitor Centre Pit

20 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still, 09.50, also 5 Pintails, Great Egret and Green Sandpiper

Wednesday 19th october

19 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – five flew over, early evening

19 Oct  Mediterranean Gull  Boddington Res – adult late afternoon, also Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

19 Oct  Caspian Gull  Naseby Res – German-ringed adult, 16.45, also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

19 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – five in Holcot Bay, 16.30, also 8+ Great Egrets and juvenile Peregrine

19 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – unspecified number still, 15.45, next to seat ‘Brenda” on small pit just beyond Visitor Centre Lake, 60m beyond the totem pole, 15.45

19 Oct  Pink-footed Goose  Hollowell Res – one still with Greylag flock, in field on east side, opposite Guilsborough Bay Point, 15.10

19 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – six still on Visitor Centre Lake, 12.30

19 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – six still on Visitor Centre Lake, 12.05, but mobile

19 Oct  Grey Plover  Hollowell Res – one on Guilsborough Bay Point, briefly, 11.35, also 2 Dunlins, Green Sandpiper, Common Snipe and adult Yellow-legged Gull 

19 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – nine (7 drakes) still in Walgrave Bay, 11.30

19 Oct  Merlin  Daventry CP – juvenile flow low south over fields to the east, 10.15, 2 Pintails, 3 Great Egrets, Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers, 5 Common Snipes and first-winter Yellow-legged Gull

19 Oct  Bearded Tit  Stanwick GP – six on Visitor Centre Lake, 08.00

19 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still, 07.55, also 9 Pintails 

tuesday 18th october

18 Oct  Cattle Egret  Ringstead GP – one still on Kinewell Lake, 18.00

18 Oct  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape, 16.45

18 Oct  White-tailed Eagle  Brigstock – adult of unknown origin flew high NNE, 16.00

18 Oct  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one photographed from Paul Britten Hide before flying off this afternoon

18 Oct  Cattle Egret  Ringstead GP – one on Kinewell Lake, 14.05

18 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – one by the causeway, 12.55, also Pintail, Great Egret and Dunlin

18 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR), 12.15

18 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake

18 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR) 08.45

18 Oct  Ruddy Shelduck  Stanford Res – female on the edge of Blowers Lodge Bay, 07.30, also Great Egret, 2 Pintails, 3 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Snipes

monday 17th october

17 Oct  Mediterranean Gull  Boddington Res – two (adult and first-winter) this evening, also 28 Golden Plovers, 3 Common Snipes and adult Yellow-legged Gull

17 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Ravensthorpe Res – one still north of the causeway, 14.55, also 2 Green Sandpipers

17 Oct  Pink-footed Goose  Hollowell Res – one still, 13.30, also 2 Great Egrets, Green Sandpiper, adult Yellow-legged gull and 4 Stonechats

17 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still, late afternoon, also Great Egret, 5 Pintails and 4 Green Sandpipers 

sunday 16th october

16 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR) this morning

16 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still, this morning, also Great Egret, 3 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechats

16 Oct  Rock Pipit  Ditchford GP – one on Viaduct Pit, 10.00 though mobile

16 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Brampton Valley – one between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, briefly, this morning

saturday 15th october

15 Oct  Mediterranean Gull  Boddington Res – adult, 17.00, also adult Yellow-legged Gull, Common Snipe and 2 Stonechats

15 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 17.00

15 Oct  Whooper Swan  Pitsford Res – three still north of the causeway, off the old Scaldwell road, 16.05

15 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR), 14.00

15 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still, in Blowers Lodge Bay, 12.10

15 Oct  Whooper Swan  Pitsford Res – three north of the causeway, off the old Scaldwell road, 11.50, also 42 Pintails, 9 Red-crested Pochards in Holcot Bay, still, apparent female Ferruginous Duck x Red-crested Pochard hybrid, still, 13+ Great Egrets, adult Yellow-legged Gull, Peregrine, 2 Stonechats and White Wagtail

15 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR), 10.05

15 Oct  Ring Ouzel  Pitsford Res – one in bushes below dam, 09.30, also 2 Common Sandpipers on dam

15 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still, 08.05, also 5 Pintails

friday 14th october

14 Oct  Whooper Swan  Stanford Res – seven near dam, 17.40

14 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR), 16.00

14 Oct  Pink-footed Goose  Hollowell Res – one still in fields east of the reservoir, 13.55, also 2 Great Egrets, Golden Plover, adult Yellow-legged gull and 4 Stonechats

14 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR), 13.15

14 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile still on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR), 10.30

14 Oct  Yellow-browed Warbler  Stanford Res – one trapped, ringed and released near feeders, 09.30

14 Oct  Black Tern  Ditchford GP – juvenile on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows NR), 08.45, also 3 Stonechats

14 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still, 07.35, also Green Sandpiper

thursday 13th october

13 Oct  Marsh Harrier  Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 15.45, also 3 Stonechats in adjacent Brampton Valley

13 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Ravensthorpe Res – one still north of the causeway, 11.50, also Great Egret and 2 Green Sandpipers

13 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – nine (7 drakes) in Walgrave Bay, 11.15

13 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) still in the mouth of Blowers Lodge Bay this morning

13 Oct  Water Pipit  Harrington AF – one flew west, 07.55, also Tree Pipit over, south, 08.00

Wednesday 12th october

12 Oct  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – adult in the gull roost, 18.10

12 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Ravensthorpe Res – one north of the causeway, 14.10, also Great Egret, 4 Green Sandpipers and Common Snipe

12 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Stanford Res – four (2 drakes) in the mouth of Blowers Lodge Bay, 13.20, also 3 Pintails

tuesday 11th october

11 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Brampton Valley – one flew south between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 17.20

11 Oct  Whooper Swan  Hollowell Res – two flew east, 14.40, also Pink-footed Goose still with Greylags off Guilsborough Bay Point, plus 2 Great Egrets

11 Oct  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed this morning

monday 10th october

⊗ 10 Oct  Sabine’s Gull  Pitsford Res – juvenile flew high south, 18.40; first-winter Mediterranean Gull in the gull roost off the dam

10 Oct  Sabine’s Gull  Pitsford Res – juvenile still off the dam, 18.25

10 Oct  Sabine’s Gull  Pitsford Res – juvenile off the dam, 18.05

10 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – six reported in the mouth of Walgrave Bay, 12.10, also 10+ Pintails, female Aythya Ferruginous Duck-type hybrid still, 5 Great Egrets, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and 5 Stonechats

10 Oct  Rock Pipit  Clifford Hill GP – one on Main Lake (no specific location details), 11.55, also Common Sandpiper and 2 Green Sandpipers

10 Oct  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one from Paul Britten Hide, 09.00

10 Oct  Little Stint  Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 08.45

sunday 9th october

09 Oct  Merlin  Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay today

09 Oct  Merlin  Harrington AF – male, early evening, also 3 Stonechats and 2+ Bramblings

09 Oct  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.45

09 Oct  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one over the Scrape, 11.55

09 Oct  Pink-footed Goose  Hollowell Res – one with Greylags in field on east side, 11.10, also 4 Stonechats

09 Oct  Red-crested Pochard  Hollowell Res – five (4 drakes), 10.50, also 2 Great Egrets and Stonechat

09 Oct  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 10.30, then flushed by Peregrine

saturday 8th october

08 Oct  Hawfinch  Cosgrove – three flew over today

08 Oct  Little Gull  Pitsford Res – first-winter still in The Narrows, 15.30

08 Oct  Little Gull  Pitsford Res – first-winter still between Pintail Bay and The Narrows, 11.30; also, north of the causeway, 5+ Great Egrets, Dunlin, 3+ Green Sandpipers, juvenile Peregrine and 4 Stonechats

08 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – eight flew north over Main Lake, 07.25, also Great Egret, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe.

friday 7th october

07 Oct  Mediterranean Gull  Boddington Res – first-winter this afternoon, also juvenile Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and 4 Common Snipes

07 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – six with cattle in field by North Lake, 15.30

07 Oct  Little Gull  Pitsford Res – first-winter still between Pintail Bay and The Narrows, 14.30

07 Oct  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – second-winter again this morning, also 4 Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, 3 Green Sandpipers and 6 Common Snipes

07 Oct  Northern Wheatear  Stanford Res – one on the dam, 09.30

thursday 6th october

06 Oct  Caspian Gull  Stanford Res – adult or near-adult this evening

06 Oct  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – eight in the roost this evening, also 7 Great Egrets plus 70 Golden Plovers

06 Oct  Firecrest  Boddington Res – one at Byfield Pool, 16.10

06 Oct  Little Gull  Pitsford Res – one first-winter still, between Pintail Bay and The Narrows, 15.30

06 Oct  Ruff  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.35, also several Pintails, 5 Great Egrets, 2 Common Sandpipers and 5 Stonechats

06 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Earls Barton GP – one still on New Workings (North), 14.00, also 2 Green Sandpipers and Stonechat

06 Oct  Ring Ouzel  Harrington AF – one reported flushed from 3rd Bunker, 12.35, also 4 Stonechats and 2 Bramblings

06 Oct  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – one along Hardingstone Dyke, two fields east of the Premier Inn, 10.45

06 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Earls Barton GP – one still on New Workings (North), 10.25, also Green Sandpiper

06 Oct  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile still, 10.20

06 Oct  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile, 09.40

06 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Ditchford GP – one on Ring Res (Irchester Lakes & Meadows LNR), 08.45

wednesday 5th october

05 Oct  Little Gull  Pitsford Res – two first-winters near Pintail Bay, 17.00

05 Oct  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 15.25, also 8 Stonechats

05 Oct  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – second-winter this morning, also 4 Pintails, 3 Great Egrets, Green Sandpiper and 6 Common Snipes 

05 Oct  Ruff  Pitsford Res – one still north of the causeway this morning, also 6+ Great Egrets, Common Snipe and 2 Stonechats

tuesday 4th october

04 Oct  Greater Scaup  Pitsford Res – two reported this afternoon (no precise location details)

04 Oct  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 15.55, also 8 Stonechats

⊗ 04 Oct  Red-backed Shrike  Northampton – no sign again, mid-afternoon

⊗ 04 Oct  Red-backed Shrike  Northampton – no sign of juvenile by pond on attenuation area along New Sandy Lane, Duston in a one-hour search this morning

04 Oct  Merlin  Harrington AF – one this morning

monday 3rd october

03 Oct  Red-backed Shrike  Northampton – juvenile by pond on attenuation area along New Sandy Lane, Duston, 17.25, location 52.2601, -0.9627 park on Weggs Farm Road, cross Sandy Lane and take footpath round horse field, leading down to attenuation area

03 Oct  Red-backed Shrike  Northampton – juvenile still showing well by pond on attenuation area along New Sandy Lane, Duston, 15.30, location 52.2601, -0.9627 park on Weggs Farm Road, cross Sandy Lane and take footpath round horse field, leading down to attenuation area

03 Oct  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – juvenile still on Aldwincle Lake, from Peter Scott Hide, 15.00

⊗ 03 Oct  Curlew Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – earlier report of one on New Workings (North) now thought by observer to be erroneous

03 Oct  Red-backed Shrike  Northampton – juvenile still by pond on attenuation area along New Sandy Lane, Duston, 12.45, location 52.2601, -0.9627 park on Weggs Farm Road, cross Sandy Lane and take footpath round horse field, leading down to attenuation area

03 Oct  Rock Pipit  Daventry CP – one flew south from the dam, 12.17, also 4 Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, 10 Common Snipes and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult and first-winter) 

03 Oct  Red-backed Shrike  Northampton – juvenile by pond on attenuation area along New Sandy Lane, Duston, 12.15, location 52.2601, -0.9627 park on Weggs Farm Road, cross Sandy Lane and take footpath round horse field, leading down to attenuation area

03 Oct  Whinchat  Pitsford Res – first-winter female trapped and ringed at the feeding station this morning

03 Oct  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – juvenile still on Aldwincle Lake, 11.15

03 Oct  Curlew Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 10.30, also Black-tailed Godwit, still and 2 Common Snipes 

03 Oct  Northern Wheatear  Hartwell – one this morning on dung heap on Quarry Lane, 10.15, also male Stonechat

sunday 2nd october

02 Oct  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 15.00, also 2 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Snipes 

02 Oct  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 13.20, also 20+ Pintails, drake Red-crested Pochard still, 6 Great Egrets, Marsh Harrier, 5 Dunlins, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Whinchat still and 4 Stonechats

02 Oct  Whinchat  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also drake Red-crested Pochard, 5 Dunlins and 2-3 Stonechats

02 Oct  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – juvenile still on Aldwincle Lake, 10.30, also Dunlin and 2 Ruffs, still

02 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Earls Barton GP – one still on New Workings (North), 10.00, also 2 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes and 8 Stonechats

02 Oct  Rock Pipit  Stanford Res – still around the dam area but mainly in Leicestershire, 09.40

02 Oct  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 09.20, also 8 Stonechats

02 Oct  Short-eared Owl  Harrington AF – one flushed from 1st Bunker, 08.45, then flew south, also 2 Stonechats

saturday 1st october

01 Oct  Ruff  Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, from Maytrees Hide, 16.00

01 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – one, 15.30, also Hobby

01 Oct  Ruff  Thrapston GP – two again at the north end of Aldwincle Lake, 15.25, also 2 Jack Snipes

01 Oct  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – juvenile again at the north end of Aldwincle Lake, viewed from Nene Way and Peter Scott Hide, 15.05

01 Oct  Black-tailed Godwit  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 13.30, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlins, 2 Green Sandpipers, Greenshank and 3 Common Snipes

01 Oct  Rock Pipit  Stanford Res – still in the Spillway (Leicestershire side), 13.25

01 Oct  Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – two on Roadside Lake, 13.15, plus two juvenile Ringed Plovers on Visitor Centre Lake

01 Oct  Rock Pipit  Stanford Res – one in the Spillway (Leicestershire side), flew along the dam into Northants briefly, 12.10

01 Oct  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one again in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, this morning, also 20+ Pintails, 5 Dunlins and 2 Stonechats

01 Oct  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – juvenile still at the north end of Aldwincle Lake, viewed from site of demolished North Hide, 09.55, also 2 Ruffs but no further sign of either species to 12.20; Hobby flew south-west, 11.05

01 Oct  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – two, 08.45, also Black-tailed Godwit

friday 30th september

30 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one still, 17.40, also Common Sandpiper, Jack Snipe and 2 Common Snipes

30 Sep  Cattle Egret Stanwick GP – eleven on Roadside Lake, 17.35, also Great Egret

30 Sep  Ruff  Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, from Maytrees Hide, 16.25, also 19 Pintails, 4 Great Egrets, 5 Dunlins, Common Sandpiper, 10 Common Snipes, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and Stonechat

30 Sep  Caspian Gull  Summer leys LNR – first-winter on Main Lake, 14.45, also Great Egret and adult Yellow-legged Gull

30 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 14.00, also 2 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin and Green Sandpiper, plus Stonechat on New Workings (South)

30 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Clifford Hill GP – one flew south-east, 12.10

30 Sep  Yellow-browed Warbler  Stanford Res – one trapped, ringed and released near old railway track, 08.55

thursday 29th september

29 Sep  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – one still, at the north end of Aldwincle Lake, Titchmarsh LNR, 18.00, also Black-tailed Godwit

29 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 17.00, also Whinchat and 8 Stonechats still

29 Sep  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – one still, at the north end of Titchmarsh LNR, 16.10, but no further sign of Little Stint

29 Sep  Little Stint  Thrapston GP – one still, on North Lake, 14.50, also Grey Plover, still

29 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (North), 14.00, also Dunlin, Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe, plus 6 Stonechats on New Workings (South)

29 Sep  Ruff  Thrapston GP – two on Titchmarsh LNR, 13.55

29 Sep  Jack Snipe  Ditchford GP – two, 13.50, also Great Egret and Stonechat

29 Sep  Little Stint  Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR, 13.35, also Grey Plover, still

29 Sep  Ruff  Pitsford Res – at least one still this morning, also Whinchat still

29 Sep  Grey Plover  Thrapston GP – one at the north end of Titchmarsh LNR, 11.40

29 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 10.30, also Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe, plus 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls on Mary’s Lake

29 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 08.45, also 8 Stonechats still

wednesday 28th september

28 Sep  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one around 2nd Bunker, early evening, also 15 Golden Plovers over, 2 Stonechats and 2+ Bramblings

28 Sep  Red-crested Pochard  Thrapston GP – drake on Titchmarsh LNR this afternoon, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

28 Sep  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, late morning, also 5 Great Egrets, 5 Dunlins, Green Sandpiper, 7 Common Snipes, Whinchat and 2 Stonechats

28 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 07.50, also 8 Stonechats, plus 2 Bramblings over

tuesday 27th september

27 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one, 17.55, also 5 Dunlins and 5+ Stonechats

27 Sep  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, 16.10, also 32 Pintails, 8 Great Egrets, 2 Ruffs, 5 Dunlins, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, Whinchat and 3 Stonechats, plus 2 Greenshanks and Great Egret south of the causeway; also female Aythya sp. showing characters of Ferruginous Duck or hybrid in Walgrave Bay this morning

27 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (North), 13.00, also Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Snipe, plus 4 Stonechats on New Workings (South)

27 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 07.40, also 8 Stonechats

monday 26th september

26 Sep  Merlin  Harrington AF – male this afternoon, also 30 Golden Plovers

26 Sep  Ruff  Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay this afternoon, also 3 Great Egrets, 21 Pintails, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper,16 Common Snipes and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls 

26 Sep  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – four on Roadside Lake this morning, also 2 Ringed Plovers on Visitor Centre Lake

26 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton this morning, also 2 Golden Plovers over, plus 6 Stonechats and Northern Wheatear

sunday 25th september

⊗ 25 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Pitsford Res – no sign in Scaldwell Bay this afternoon; otherwise, 8 Great Egrets, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlins, 2 Ruffs, 6 Common Snipes, Whinchat and 2 Stonechats, plus Garganey in Holcot Bay and Ruff in Walgrave Bay

25 Sep  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.25

25 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, close to causeway,10.45

25 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two-three below Hanging Houghton, 10.10, also 8 Stonechats

25 Sep  Whinchat  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 100 m from causeway, 09.55, also 8 Great Egrets, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe and Stonechat

25 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), this morning, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper, plus 3 Stonechats on New Workings (South)

saturday 24th september

24 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.00, also 10+ Pintails, Garganey (Holcot Bay), 6 Great Egrets, 2 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, 2 Ruffs and 2 Stonechats

24 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 09.55, also Common Redstart and 4 Stonechats

24 Sep  Ring Ouzel  Harrington AF – one reported flushed from 2nd Bunker this morning, also Common Redstart, 2 Stonechats, plus 3 Crossbills over

24 Sep  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – two at North Lake, 08.35

friday 23rd september

23 Sep  Common Redstart  Honey Hill – one, 16.00, also Peregrine

23 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one, 17.35, also Jack Snipe, 5 Common Snipes and 5 Stonechats

23 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one near Whiston Lock, New Workings (South), 17.20

23 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two still below Hanging Houghton, 15.25, also Common Redstart and 6 Stonechats

23 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, mid-afternoon, also 5 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, 2 Ruffs, 2 Greenshanks and 2 Common Sandpipers

⊗ 23 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Earls Barton GP – no sign of  yesterday’s two on New Workings (North) this morning

23 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.35, also Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Ruffs and Wood Sandpiper still

23 Sep  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.50

23 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.40, also 22 Pintails, 4+ Great Egrets, 5 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, 4 Yellow-legged Gulls, Hobby and 2 Stonechats

23 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.05

thursday 22nd september

22 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, this evening, also 6+ Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, 5-6 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Wood Sandpiper, 6+ Common Snipes and Stonechat

22 Sep  Curlew Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 17.20, but mobile

22 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – two, still, 17.15, also 3 Common Snipes, 4+ Stonechats and 2 Common Redstarts in hedge north-west of Guilsborough Bay Point

22 Sep  Curlew Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, c.100 m south of Bird Club Hide, 16.20

22 Sep  Curlew Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – juvenile, 15.40, in Scaldwell Bay, c.100 m south of Bird Club Hide, also 3 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Wood Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

22 Sep  Spotted Redshank  Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (North), 14.00, also Greenshank and Common Sandpiper

22 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 13.25, also 3 Stonechats

22 Sep  harrier sp.  Harrington AF – ‘ringtail’ over wood to east of Lamport Road, 12.45

22 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still, immediately north-west of causeway, 11.55, then flew off, also 5 Pintails, 4 Great Egrets, Ruff and 3 Common Snipes

22 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 09.00, also 4 Stonechats

wednesday 21st september

21 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – two/three this evening and 2-3 Stonechats

21 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one at 1st Bunker, 17.35, also Common Redstart and 2 Whinchats

21 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, late afternoon, also 22 Pintails, 2-3 Great Egrets, 6 Ringed Plovers, 3 Dunlins, Ruff, Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshanks, 6+ Common Snipes and 2 Stonechats

21 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 14.00, also Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

21 Sep  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – first-winter, 13.15, then flew east, also Pink-footed Goose, still, 4 Ringed Plovers, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff, 4 Dunlins, Redshank, 3 Green Sandpipers and 6 Common Snipes

21 Sep  Bittern  Broughton – report of one flying south, 12.45

21 Sep  Jack Snipe  Hollowell Res – one by the feeder stream, 12.25, also Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes, 4 Yellow Wagtails and 2 Stonechats

21 Sep  Ruddy Shelduck  Ravensthorpe Res – female still, 09.35, also 2 Common Snipes

21 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – still in Scaldwell Bay, 09.05, also 9 Pintails, 4 Great Egrets, 5 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, 2 Greenshanks, 6+ Common Snipes and adult Yellow-legged Gull

21 Sep  Cattle Egret  Ditchford GP – one on Townholme Meadows (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 09.05

21 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 07.40, also 2 Whinchats and 4 Stonechats

tuesday 20th september

20 Sep  Curlew Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – juvenile from Bird Club Hide today

20 Sep  Ruff  Daventry CP – one today, also Pink-footed Goose, still, 5 Ringed Plovers, 4 Dunlins, 5 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and 6 Common Snipes

20 Sep  Little Stint  Earls Barton GP – juvenile still on New Workings (North), 18.30

20 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – two this afternoon, also several Stonechats

20 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile this afternoon

20 Sep  Ruddy Shelduck  Ravensthorpe Res – female again, south of the causeway, 16.15, also Green Sandpiper

20 Sep  Little Stint  Earls Barton GP – juvenile on New Workings (North), 13.30, also 2 Greenshanks, Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper

20 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two below Hanging Houghton, 13.25, also 4 Stonechats

20 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, early afternoon, also Garganey, 5+ Pintails, 2 Greenshanks, 4 Common Snipes and 2 Stonechats

20 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – two (one at 1st Bunker, one at 2nd Bunker), 12.45, also Common Redstart and 4 Stonechats

20 Sep  Caspian Gull  Ravensthorpe Res – first-winter on the island south of the causeway, 12.30, also 3 Pintails, Green Sandpiper and 3 Common Snipes

20 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 09.55, flew toward Brixworth

20 Sep  Merlin  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 09.35

20 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, this morning, also 3 Whinchats and 2 Stonechats

monday 19th september

19 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one this afternoon

19 Sep  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay this afternoon

19 Sep  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – one behind Guilsborough Bay, 16.20, also Common Snipe, Whinchat, 2 Stonechats and 3-4 Yellow Wagtails

19 Sep  Common Redstart  Old – two in hedgerow along Bridle Road, toward Pitsford Res, 15.10

19 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 12.50, also 2 Stonechats

19 Sep  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – two, 12.10, also 15 Golden Plovers over, Peregrine and 2 Stonechats

19 Sep  Ruddy Shelduck  Ravensthorpe Res – one, 10.20

19 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 09.25, also Stonechat

19 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Ditchford GP – one on Dragonfly Lake (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 09.15

19 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 08.00, also Garganey and 2 Greenshanks

sunday 18th september

18 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 18.30, also 4 Whinchats, 2 Stonechats and Common Redstart

18 Sep  Osprey  Thrapston GP – juvenile flew low over southern end of Aldwincle Lake, heading toward Town Lake, 12.10

18 Sep  Whinchat  Corby – one at Willowbrook Industrial Estate, 11.40, also 3 Stonechats

18 Sep  Osprey  Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 11.15, also Pintail, Great Egret, Green Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail 

18 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.35, also 9 Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, Ringed Plovers, 2 Greenshanks, 5 Common Snipes and Stonechat

saturday 17th september

17 Sep  Cattle Egret  Thrapston GP – eight flew into Titchmarsh LNR, 13.45, but were not seen to land

17 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, this morning, also 9 Pintails, 2+ Great Egrets, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Greenshanks, 8+ Common Snipes and 3 Stonechats

17 Sep  Cattle Egret  Stanford Res – two flew from inlet toward The Narrows, 08.40, also Pintail and Great Egret

17 Sep  Pink-footed Goose  Stanwick GP – one still, early morning

friday 16th september

16 Sep  Common Redstart  Hollowell Res – one behind Guilsborough Bay, 15.30, also Great Egret, Hobby, Stonechat and 2 Yellow Wagtails

16 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 15.00, also Green Sandpiper, plus 4 Stonechats on New Workings (South)

16 Sep  Greenshank  Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 11.35, also 2 Ringed Plovers, 5 Dunlins and 2 Common Snipes

16 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Boughton – two in field between Boughton and Moulton Park Industrial Estate, 10.50

16 Sep  Whinchat  Little Brington – one between Little Brington and Brockhall, 10.00

thursday 15th september

15 Sep  Greenshank  Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, this afternoon, also Great Egret and 5 Common Snipes

15 Sep  Whinchat  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (South), 13.00, also c.6 Stonechats

15 Sep  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – first-winter male again, early afternoon, also 5 Ringed Plovers, Little Ringed Plover, 7 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers and 8 Common Snipes

15 Sep  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – female trapped and ringed this morning, also Pintail in Keepers Lodge Bay

15 Sep  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – two, 08.15, also 25 Golden Plovers flew south

15 Sep  Hen Harrier  Harrington AF – ‘ringtail’ flew west toward Brampton Valley, 07.20

wednesday 14th september

14 Sep  Caspian Gull  Naseby Res – German-ringed adult, still, 15.05, also 2 Ruffs, 4 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

14 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 13.50, also Whinchat

14 Sep  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, this morning, also 5 Great Egrets, 6 Ringed Plovers, 2 Greenshanks and Green Sandpiper, plus Northern Wheatear on south side of Maytrees Hide

14 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – four below Hanging Houghton, 08.20

tuesday 13th september

13 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one, 18.55

13 Sep  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – two on the Slips, 18.15, also Hobby

13 Sep  Ruff  Earls Barton GP – two still on New Workings (North), 18.00, also Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpipers and Green Sandpiper

13 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 15.25, also 9 Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Greenshanks and Common Snipe

13 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two still below Hanging Houghton, 15.25

13 Sep  Ruff  Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (North), 14.00, also Common Sandpiper

13 Sep  Corn Bunting  Brampton Valley – one still below Hanging Houghton, 13.00, also  Whinchat still  

13 Sep  Hen Harrier  Fotheringhay – ‘ringtail’ flew south over Castle Camp Site, 12.05

13 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 12.05, also Great Egret, 2 Ringed Plovers and Greenshank

13 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR, 11.00

13 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Clifford Hill GP – one, 10.30, also Common Sandpiper

13 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one, 10.30, also 2 Common Redstarts

13 Sep  Osprey  Daventry CP – juvenile flew south-west, 09.45, also Pink-footed Goose still, 2 Ringed Plovers, juvenile Little Ringed Plover, 6 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers, 7 Common Snipes and Hobby 

13 Sep  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – minimum of 21 in roost this morning – all flew off south-west, also 2 Great Egrets, plus Pink-footed Goose still, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper and Merlin

13 Sep  Greenshank  Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell bay, 09.15, also 6 Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, 2 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Snipes

13 Sep  Corn Bunting  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton this morning, also 2 Whinchats, Common Redstart and Northern Wheatear

13 Sep  Common Redstart  Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm this morning, also 2 Northern Wheatears

monday 12th september

12 Sep  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – sixteen flew west, 18.30

12 Sep  Whinchat  Borough Hill – four still near Summit Compound/concrete blocks, late afternoon, also 6 Stonechats

12 Sep  Caspian Gull  Naseby Res – German-ringed adult, still, 14.35, also 2 Ruffs, 3 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers

12 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two below Hanging Houghton, late afternoon

12 Sep  Common Redstart  Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, late afternoon

12 Sep  Whinchat  Borough Hill – four around Summit Compound/concrete blocks, 14.30

12 Sep  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – one still along Hardingstone Dyke, 14.15, also Common Sandpiper, 3 Common Snipes and 2 Hobbies

12 Sep  Cattle Egret  Ditchford GP – five still on Townholme Meadow (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 13.00

12 Sep  Whinchat  Woodford Halse – two north of the village, 12.00, on dismantled rail sidings at approximately 52.1822, -1.2099

12 Sep  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – two this morning, also Golden Plover

12 Sep  Cattle Egret  Ditchford GP – five again on Townholme Meadow (Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR), 08.15, also 2 Common Sandpipers on Otter Lake

sunday 11th september

11 Sep  Caspian Gull  Boddington Res – two (juvenile and first-winter), this evening, also 4 Ringed Plovers, juvenile Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and second-winter Yellow-legged Gull

11 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 17.50, flew toward Lamport

11 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – two, 17.00

11 Sep  Whinchat  Chelveston AF – one behind recycling centre this morning

11 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – one this morning, also 11 Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, 6 Ringed Plovers, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

11 Sep  Caspian Gull  Naseby Res – adult, 11.00, also Great Egret, 4 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers

11 Sep  Common Redstart  Orlingbury – one, this morning, in hedgerow at junction of footpath and bridleway, east side of village, off Isham road 52.3488, -0.7341

saturday 10th september

10 Sep  Pied Flycatcher  Haycock Hill – one in a private garden between Badby and Fawsley, 18.30

10 Sep  Osprey  Hollowell – one over the village, 17.35

10 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Daventry CP – male flew low south, 17.00, also Pink-footed Goose, still, eclipse drake Garganey, adult Ringed Plover, juvenile Little Ringed Plover, 9 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers, 8 Common Snipes adult Yellow-legged Gull and Hobby

10 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Northampton – three at Fleetland Farm, Duston, 16.25

10 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 16.20, also Great Egret, 2 Green Sandpipers and Greenshank

10 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 14.30, also Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpipers and Greenshank

10 Sep  Caspian Gull  Boddington Res – juvenile off the dam, 14.20

10 Sep  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – one still along Hardingstone Dyke, 09.20, four pylons east of the Premier Inn

10 Sep  Osprey  Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.00, also 5 Red-crested Pochards (2 drakes), Redshank, Common Sandpiper and 4 Common Snipes

10 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one on Guilsborough Bay Point, 07.40, also Common Redstart in adjacent hawthorn hedge

friday 9th september

09 Sep  Caspian Gull  Boddington Res – juvenile, 18.00

09 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – five still in Scaldwell Bay, late afternoon, also 6 Ringed Plovers and 4 Greenshanks

09 Sep  Ruff  Naseby Res – six still, 17.25

09 Sep  Osprey  Boddington Res – juvenile flew south, 16.50

09 Sep  Pink-footed Goose  Stanwick GP – one, still, on Roadside Lake, late afternoon, also 6 Yellow-legged Gulls 

09 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – two in Guilsborough Bay 16.15, also 6 Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe

09 Sep  Cattle Egret  Ditchford GP – five still, below St Peter’s Church on Irthlingborough Lake & Meadows LNR, 14.20

09 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (North), 14.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers

09 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – five in Scaldwell Bay, 10.50, also 2 Greenshanks and Peregrine

09 Sep  Black Tern  Boddington Res – two juveniles until 10.00, then flew off, also 3 Ringed Plovers, 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers, Common Snipe and Common Redstart

09 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, 09.55, also Great Egret, Greenshank and Common Snipe

09 Sep  Whinchat  Corby – one near Morrisons Distribution Centre on Willowbrook Industrial Estate, 09.35, also Green Sandpiper

09 Sep  Pink-footed Goose  Stanwick GP – one, still, 08.55, also Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpipers and Yellow Wagtail

09 Sep  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one on Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.15

thursday 8th september

08 Sep  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – adult this afternoon, also Pink-footed Goose, still, Little Ringed Plover, 8 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers, 7 Common Snipes and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (juvenile and 2 second-winters)

08 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two still below Hanging Houghton, 15.35

08 Sep  Ruff  Naseby Res – six, 15.15, also 6 Green Sandpipers

⊗ 08 Sep  Blyth’s Reed Warbler  Stanford Res – no further sign to 12.45; Common Redstart trapped and ringed, plus Whinchat

08 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape this morning

08 Sep  Common Redstart  Yardley Chase – one this morning

08 Sep  Tree Pipit  Harrington AF – two over this morning, also 3 Common Redstarts and 3 Northern Wheatears

08 Sep  Whinchat  Upton CP – two still on the north side, 09.18

08 Sep  Cattle Egret  Ditchford GP – five on Townholme Meadows (Irthlingborough Lake & Meadows LNR), 09.10

08 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – five in Scaldwell Bay, 08.15, also Red-crested Pochard, Dunlin and 3 Greenshanks

08 Sep  Blyth’s Reed Warbler  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed, 08.15, released and flew toward feeders in Blowers Lodge Bay

08 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – six still below Hanging Houghton, 08.00, also Common Redstart and Northern Wheatear

wednesday 7th september

07 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – six below Hanging Houghton this evening

07 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – four still below Hanging Houghton, 18.40

07 Sep  Pied Flycatcher  Maidwell – one at Blueberry Farm, 18,15, also 2+ Common Redstarts 

07 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 15.10, also Green Sandpiper

07 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one again on New Workings (North), 14.00, also 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

07 Sep  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – four along Hardingstone Dyke this morning, also Common Sandpiper

07 Sep  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one this morning

07 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, 11.45, also several Pintails, 2 Great Egrets, 2 Greenshanks, Green Sandpiper and c.12 Common Snipe

07 Sep  Whinchat  Upton CP – three on the north side, 10.50

tuesday 6th september

06 Sep  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed this morning

06 Sep  Ruff  Naseby Res – two still, 17.55, also Great Egret, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers

06 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one still, on the Slips, 17.35

06 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 13.00, also 3 Common Sandpipers

06 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile again, 12.39, also Great Egret, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 4 Common Snipes and Northern Wheatear

06 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one this morning

06 Sep  Merlin  Harrington AF – male, 10.50, also Northern Wheatear

06 Sep  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile from Pioneer Hide, 10.15

06 Sep  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – two in hedgerow by third Pylon east of the Premier Inn, on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 10.10, also Common Sandpiper, 6 Common Snipes and 2 Common Redstarts

06 Sep  Whinchat  Harrington AF – four, early morning, also 4-5 Common Redstarts, 2 Northern Wheatears and Peregrine

monday 5th september

05 Sep  Merlin  Harrington AF – one this evening

05 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – four still below Hanging Houghton, 19.05

05 Sep  Hen Harrier  Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ again at Blueberry Farm, 17.55, then flew toward Maidwell, also 3 Common Redstarts 

05 Sep  Mediterranean Gull  Northampton – adult on building site on west side of New Sandy Lane, Duston, 17.20

05 Sep  Caspian Gull  Naseby Res – adult, 16.15, also Great Egret, 4 Ruffs, 5 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers, 2 Common Snipes

05 Sep  Whinchat  Northampton – one at Fleetland Farm, Duston, 14.30

05 Sep  Hen Harrier  Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ again at Blueberry Farm, 14.00, then flew toward Lamport 

05 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Sywell AF – one, 12.50

05 Sep  Whinchat  Kislingbury GP/Upton CP – two this morning

05 Sep  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – first-winter drake still this morning

05 Sep  harrier sp.  Harrington AF – a ‘ringtail’ flew over, 11.15, also 4 Common Redstarts

05 Sep  Osprey  Pitsford Res – two flew over Scaldwell Bay, late morning

05 Sep  Greenshank  Pitsford Res – four in Scaldwell Bay, 08.30, also 10+ Pintails, female Red-crested Pochard, 5 Black-tailed Godwits, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

05 Sep  Short-eared Owl  Harrington AF – one reported by 1st Bunker, early morning, also 10 Golden Plovers 3 Common Redstarts, 4 Whinchats, 3 Northern Wheatears, 10 Golden Plovers and Peregrine

sunday 4th september

04 Sep  Hen Harrier  Maidwell – ‘ringtail’ reported over stubble fields at Blueberry Farm, 17.35, also 2 Common Redstarts

04 Sep  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – one still in hedgerow by third Pylon east of the Premier Inn, on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 15.20, also 2 Common Redstarts

04 Sep  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – first-winter drake again this morning but mobile, also Pink-footed Goose, juvenile Little Ringed Plover, 6 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers, 5 Common Snipes and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull

04 Sep  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 11.50

04 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Orlingbury – two on west side of village, 10.00, c 400 metres up track leading to Moorfield Lodge, off Redhouse Way

04 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – seven still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also Pintails, Ruff, 2 Greenshanks, 6 Green Sandpipers and 12+ Common Snipes 

04 Sep  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one, 09.25, also Pink-footed Goose, 3 Dunlins, 3 Common Sandpipers and Green Sandpiper

04 Sep  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – one still in hedgerow by third Pylon east of the Premier Inn, on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.10, also Common Sandpiper, 6 Common Snipes and Common Redstart

04 Sep  Ruff  Stanford Res – one on the Point, 09.05, also Whinchat on old railway track and Common Redstart by poplars bench

saturday 3rd september

03 Sep  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 17.25, also 9 Pintails, 5 Great Egrets, 6 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers and 9 Common Snipes

03 Sep  Ruff  Stanford Res – one on the Point, 15.30, also 5 Pintails

03 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (North), 13.00, also 5 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

03 Sep  Whinchat  Pitsford Res – one below the dam, early afternoon

03 Sep  Cattle Egret  Ditchford GP – three on Irthlingborough Lakes & Meadows LNR this morning

03 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 11.40, also Common Sandpiper

03 Sep  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one on Gull Island, 11.40, also 2 Great Egrets, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Greenshanks

03 Sep  Whinchat  Stanford Res – four (additional, unringed) late morning, also 2 Common Redstarts (additional, unringed)

03 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Northampton – one on St Crispins sportsfield, Duston, 09.50

03 Sep  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – two/three in hedgerow by third Pylon east of the Premier Inn, on south side of Main Barrage Lake, 09.30

03 Sep  Whinchat  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed, 09.15, also 2 Pintails, 2 Common Snipes, plus 2 Common Redstarts trapped and ringed

03 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – at least 7 in Scaldwell Bay, 09.10, also 10 Pintails, 4 Great Egrets, 2 Greenshanks, 12+ Common Snipes and Yellow-legged Gull

03 Sep  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake, 09.05, also 2 Common Sandpipers

03 Sep  Ruff  Naseby Res – two still, 08.25, in Fulbrook Bay

03 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Barton Seagrave – one, 07.00

03 Sep  Ruff  Stanford Res – one on the dam, 06.20

friday 2nd september

02 Sep  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – six juveniles between Bird Club Hide and James Fisher Hide, late afternoon also 6-7 Great Egrets 

02 Sep  Whinchat  Fawsley – one west of Fawsley Farm this morning, also Common Redstart along hedgerow south of Fawsley Farm, adjacent to public footpath

02 Sep  Greenshank  Pitsford Res – one/two this morning, also 2 Pintails, 6-7 Great Egrets, 3 Green Sandpipers and 17 Common Snipes

⊗ 02 Sep  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – no sign of juvenile drake this morning; birds on site include Pink-footed Goose, still, juvenile Little Ringed Plover, juvenile Ruff, 6 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers 

02 Sep  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 09.25, also 2 Ringed Plovers and and Common Sandpiper

02 Sep  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – four, 07.40, also 2 Pintails, juvenile/first-winter Mediterranean Gull and 3 Yellow Wagtails

thursday 1st september

01 Sep  Ruff  Naseby Res – two still, 19.00, also 3 Common Sandpipers

01 Sep  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – one early evening, also 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Ringed Plover, Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

01 Sep  Northern Wheatear  Clifford Hill GP – one, 18.25

01 Sep  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – one still in hedge by Jurasic Way at local nature reserve, 16.00

01 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – four in weedy field below Hanging Houghton, 13.35

01 Sep  Greenshank  Earls Barton GP – two on New Workings (North), 13.30, also 4 Green Sandpipers 

01 Sep  Ruff  Stanford Res – one still on The Point, 12.30, also Green Sandpiper

01 Sep  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed this morning

01 Sep  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still this morning, also 5 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers and 2 Common Snipes

01 Sep  Osprey  Pitsford Res – one over Scaldwell Bay, 10.15, also 3 Pintails, 5 Great Egrets, 2 Greenshanks and 9+ Common Snipes

01 Sep  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm this morning

01 Sep  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – three still below Hanging Houghton this morning

01 Sep  Greenshank  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 07.55, also female Red-crested Pochard, 6 Great Egrets, 4 Green Sandpipers and Yellow-legged Gull  

wednesday 31st august

31 Aug  Ruff  Naseby Res – two, 18.50, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits

⊗ 31 Aug  White-rumped Sandpiper  Thrapston GP – reidentified as Dunlin; Little Stint still present, 17.30

31 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – one in hedge at local nature reserve, 16.50

31 Aug  White-rumped Sandpiper  Thrapston GP – one on the island at the north end of Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 16.15

31 Aug  Little Stint  Thrapston GP – one on the island at the north end of Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 15.50

31 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still this morning

31 Aug  Greenshank  Summer Leys LNR – two this morning, also Great Egret and 2 Little Ringed Plovers

31 Aug  Ruff  Stanford Res – one on The Point, 11.35, also Green Sandpiper and 4 Yellow Wagtails

31 Aug  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female with Canada Geese on north-east side, 10.00

31 Aug  Whinchat  Harrington AF – two, 08.45, also 4 Common Redstarts and Northern Wheatear

31 Aug  Ruff  Clifford Hill GP – one, 07.40, also Black-tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

tuesday 30th august

30 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one on Round Island, 15.30, also Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshanks and Common Sandpiper

30 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, 14.20

30 Aug  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 13.45, also Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers, 2 Common Snipes, Yellow-legged Gull and Hobby 

30 Aug  Whinchat  Old Stratford – one east of the village, between the river and the old canal, this morning

30 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, 11.30, also Pink-footed Goose, juvenile Marsh Harrier flew high south-west 10.50, juvenile Little Ringed Plover, juvenile Ringed Plover, 7 Green Sandpipers, 5 Common Sandpipers and juvenile Peregrine

30 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 11.15, also 2 Ringed Plovers and 3 Greenshanks

30 Aug  Common Redstart  Thrapston GP – one in hedge at north end of Elinor Trout Lake, 10.20

30 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – three below Hanging Houghton this morning, also Northern Wheatear

30 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm this morning

30 Aug  Wryneck  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed early morning, also 5 Common Redstarts trapped and ringed

monday 29th august

29 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, this afternoon, also Pink-footed Goose, juvenile Little Ringed Plover, juvenile Ruff, juvenile Dunlin, 8 Green Sandpipers and 5 Common Sandpipers

29 Aug  Greenshank  Summer Leys LNR – two still, mid-afternoon, also Great Egret, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper 

29 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton late morning

29 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – one at the poplars, 09.40

29 Aug  Tree Pipit  Harrington AF – one, 08.10, also 5 Whinchats, 4 Common Redstarts and Northern Wheatear 

29 Aug  Whinchat  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed early morning, also 3 Green Sandpipers and Common Snipe, plus 2 Common Redstarts trapped and ringed

sunday 28th August

28 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – female in Scaldwell Bay, 17.50, also 5 Great Egrets and 8 Common Snipes

28 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – five below Hanging Houghton, 17.30, also Common Redstart and Northern Wheatear 

28 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanford Res – relocated at the settling pond, 16.50

28 Aug  Whinchat  Harrington AF – three still at 3rd Bunker, 15.00, also Northern Wheatear still

28 Aug  Osprey  Thrapston GP – one on pylon west of Elinor Trout Lake, 14.40

28 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanford Res – again on The Point, 14.00

28 Aug  Greenshank  Summer Leys LNR – two this morning, also Great Egret, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Green Sandpipers, 5 Common Sandpiper and  4+ Common Snipes 

28 Aug  Pied Flycatcher  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed this morning, also Common Redstart trapped and ringed plus Marsh Harrier flew over

28 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanford Res – one on The Point, 08.40

saturday 27th august

27 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, late afternoon, also Red-crested Pochard, 5 Great Egrets, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls and Northern Wheatear

27 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one-two, 17.20

27 Aug  Whinchat  Harrington AF – three, 16.00, also 4 Common Redstarts and Northern Wheatear

27 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – two on the scrape, 15.00, also Greenshank and Green Sandpiper

27 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Stanwick GP – one this morning, also Black Tern

27 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – three below Hanging Houghton this morning, also Northern Wheatear

27 Aug  Whinchat  Clifford Hill GP – juvenile along Hardingstone Dyke this morning

27 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm this morning

27 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – two on the scrape, 08.55, also Great Egret, Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper

27 Aug  Whinchat  Stanford Res – one trapped and ringed, also Common Redstart trapped and ringed, 08.50

friday 26th august

26 Aug  Garganey  Cransley Res – two in the Cransley arm this afternoon

26 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – seven, 10.40

26 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, 10.25, also Little Ringed Plover, 7 Green Sandpipers, 8 Common Sandpipers, Common Snipe and adult Yellow-legged Gull

26 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three, 09.40, also Great Egret and Hobby

26 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Clifford Hill GP – one, 08.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

thursday 25th august

25 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – three left Scaldwell Bay, flying high south-west, 20.05, also Greenshank, Common Sandpiper and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

25 Aug  Black Tern  Boddington Res – adult, 17.25, also 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers

25 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one still in ‘nectar strip’ below Hanging Houghton, 13.40

25 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – three in Scaldwell Bay, 12.50

25 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, 11.00

25 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Hollowell Res – thirteen in Guilsborough Bay, 11.00

25 Aug  Whimbrel  Clifford Hill GP – one flew over, 10.40

25 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one, 09.50

25 Aug  Greater Scaup  Clifford Hill GP – female-type on Deep Water Lake, 09.30

25 Aug  Cattle Egret  Summer Leys LNR – one, 09.20

25 Aug  Greenshank  Thrapston GP – one flew over, 09.15, also Pink-footed Goose still with Greylags

25 Aug  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one still, 08.15, also 2 Common Sandpipers and Common Snipe

25 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford on Avon – one in bridleway hedge by Percy Pilcher monument, 08.15

25 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – three, 08.00

wednesday 24th august

24 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford on Avon – two in bridleway hedge by Percy Pilcher monument this evening

24 Aug  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female again, 17.55, also Common Sandpiper and Whinchat

24 Aug  Merlin  Lamport – male over field by footpath, 16.50, also Common Redstart

24 Aug  Osprey  Thrapston GP – one between 15.30 and 15.45

24 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – three or 4 this afternoon

24 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Stanford Res – one between the dam and spillway 11.20

24 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Pitsford Res – one still below the dam, 08.40, also Hobby

24 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – two (one trapped and ringed), 08.20, also 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and 16+ Yellow Wagtails

24 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – juvenile still off old Scaldwell road, 08.10

24 Aug  Whinchat  Borough Hill – two still, on perimeter fence on north side of summit compound, 07.45, also Northern Wheatear still

24 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Stanford Res – one flew toward the dam, 07.15

tuesday 23rd august

23 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still this evening, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

23 Aug  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – one again this evening

23 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one, 17.25, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits still on the Scrape and Greenshank

23 Aug  Whinchat  Borough Hill – two near the summit compound, early afternoon, also Northern Wheatear

23 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – juvenile still, between causeway and Maytrees Hide, 13.45

23 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 13.38, also Greenshank, Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

23 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Pitsford Res – one below the dam, 12.30

23 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – one still, this morning, also Black-tailed Godwit and Peregrine

23 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake again, this morning, also Pink-footed Goose, Pintail,  juvenile Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers, 3 Common Snipes and adult Caspian Gull

23 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm this morning

23 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two still below Hanging Houghton this morning

23 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – three still this morning

23 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape 08.45, also Greenshank

23 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still, 08.25, also Cattle Egret still, plus Dunlin 

23 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one again on Roadside Lake, 07.40

monday 22nd August

22 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still this evening, also 3 Common Sandpipers and 2 Yellow Wagtails

22 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – one still, 18.30, between causeway and feeding station

22 Aug  Osprey  Thrapston GP – one over Elinor Trout Lake, 15.30

22 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – one still, 12.50, near Maytrees Hide

⊗ 22 Aug  Wryneck  Woodend – no further sign in private garden (2 Plumpton Road NN12 8RZ), 12.00

22 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – one still, 11.05, opposite feeding station, at the base of old Scaldwell road 

22 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport – one still at Lamport Hall, 11.05

22 Aug  Common Redstart  Chipping Warden – one in hawthorn bushes along footpath east of Chipping Warden (SP510491), 10.20

22 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – two below Hanging Houghton, mid-morning

22 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one, 08.30, also 4 Common Redstarts (one just beyond the main entrance, another at the Shooting Wall and 2 between Chippings compound and 1st Bunker

22 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – one, 07.50, also Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper

sunday 21st august

21 Aug  Wryneck  Woodend – still in a private garden (2 Plumpton Road NN12 8RZ) 20.30 before flying off

21 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – three juveniles still north of the causeway, 19.15, 3 Great Egrets, 3+ Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Snipes

21 Aug  Wryneck  Woodend – one in a private garden (2 Plumpton Road NN12 8RZ) today, still present 18.45

21 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape 18.00, also Little Ringed Plover, 2 Green Sandpipers and Greenshank

21 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, 17.15

21 Aug  Black Tern  Stanford Res – two juveniles still, 15.05

21 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport – two at Lamport Hall, 15.05

21 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still on Visitor Centre Lake, 14.45

21 Aug  Whinchat  Hollowell Res – first-winter between Guilsborough Bay Point and feeder stream, 11.05

21 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – three juveniles still, 10.20, opposite feeding station, at the base of old Scaldwell road, also 3 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Snipes 

21 Aug  Black Tern  Stanford Res – two juveniles by the dam, 09.45

⊗ 21 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – no sign of the juvenile drake this morning, to 09.30, but Black-tailed Godwit still, 3+ Green Sandpipers and 2+Common Sandpipers, plus Curlew over

21 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – at least two juveniles still, 09.00, between Maytrees Hide and causeway, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and male Redstart still

21 Aug  Corn Bunting  Ditchford GP – one along old railway track, 400m west of Ditchford Lane, 08.15

21 Aug  Common Redstart  Old Stratford – one briefly along the course of the old canal, just north-east of the village, early morning

21 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still this morning, also Cattle Egret, Peregrine, Hobby, 4 Common Sandpipers and 2 Yellow Wagtails 

21 Aug  Whinchat  Stanford Res – one still in Blowers Lodge Bay, 07.00, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 3 Common Snipes and 4 Yellow Wagtails

saturday 20th august

20 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still, early evening

20 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still in north-east corner this afternoon

20 Aug  Osprey  Pitsford Res – one north of causeway, late afternoon

20 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – now 3 birds, all south of causeway, 16.15

20 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – two juveniles north of causeway, on water’s edge at end of old Scaldwell road, 15.25

20 Aug  Black Tern  Pitsford Res – juvenile north of causeway, 15.05, viewable from Maytrees Hide, also 4 Pintails, 5 Red-crested Pochards, 3 Common Snipes, Hobby and male Redstart still

20 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – at least 2 still on the Scrape, 14.45, also Great Egret and Ringed Plover

20 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three juveniles on the Scrape, 11.45, also Greenshank still

20 Aug  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – male still in Scaldwell Bay, in hedge behind Paul Britten bench, 10.40, also 4 Great Egrets, 4 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and Common Snipe

20 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – at least two, 10.25, also Greenshank

20 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – male between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 09.25

20 Aug  Osprey  Pitsford Res – one fishing by the dam, 09.00

20 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, 08.45, in north-east corner but drifting toward the southern end, also Pink-footed Goose and Black-tailed Godwit still

20 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – three trapped and ringed, 08.15, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and 2 Yellow Wagtails

20 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 07.35, also Common Redstart, 4 Whinchats and Northern Wheatear 

friday 19th august

19 Aug  Osprey  Guilsborough – one flew over, early evening

19 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still today

19 Aug  Garganey  Pitsford Res – eclipse drake on bund in Scaldwell Bay this evening, also 4 Great Egrets and male Common Redstart still in hedgerow opposite Paul Britten bench

19 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – still on New Workings (North), 15.30

19 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – two between Chippings Compound and 3rd Bunker, 13.00

19 Aug  Tree Pipit  Duston – one flew over Fleetland Farm, 12.30, also Yellow Wagtail

19 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 11.55, also Common Sandpiper

19 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still, on Main Lake, 10.50, also Little Ringed Plover and 2 Common Sandpipers

19 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one still this morning, also 2 Great Egrets, 7 Common Sandpipers, Common Snipe, Black Tern still and 7 Yellow Wagtails 

19 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – seventeen flew low west, 08.20

19 Aug  Tree Pipit  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton this morning, also 2 Whinchats

19 Aug  Whinchat  Stanford Res – one near new bench in Blowers Lodge Bay, 07.15, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 4 Common Snipes and 3 Yellow Wagtails

19 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still on Visitor Centre Lake, 06.15, also 2 Common Sandpipers

thursday 18th august

18 Aug  Pied Flycatcher  Hollowell Res – again briefly in hedgerow crab-apple tree with a Spotted Flycatcher, c. 300 m  south of Guilsborough Road entrance gate, 16.50 but the flew over hedge and out of sight, also Osprey over at 16.25

18 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Welford Res – one on the dam, 15.40, also 4 Yellow Wagtails

18 Aug  Pied Flycatcher  Hollowell Res – one in hedgerow crab-apple tree with a Spotted Flycatcher, c. 300 m  south of Guilsborough Road entrance gate, 15.35

18 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 15.00, also 2 Whinchats

18 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Naseby Res – one at the southern end, 14.55, also Greenshank, 10 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Sandpipers and Yellow-legged Gull

18 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 13.30, also Common Sandpiper and 2 Green Sandpipers

18 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – at least four, this afternoon, one trapped and ringed

18 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – four, 13.15

18 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also 4 Great Egrets, Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers, 8 Common Snipes, plus male Common Redstart still in hedgerow opposite Paul Britten bench

18 Aug  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile still, 12.00, also Great Egret and 3 Black-tailed Godwits

18 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, in north-east corner this morning, also juvenile Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit, 10 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and 2 Common Snipes

18 Aug  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile, 10.40

18 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, 09.15

18 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 08.10

18 Aug  Whinchat  Maidwell – three at Blueberry Farm, 08.10, also 2 Common Redstarts

18 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile still, commuting between Visitor Centre Lake and Main Lake, 08.00

18 Aug  Black Tern  Stanwick GP – juvenile on Main Lake, 06.35

wednesday 17th august

17 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Hollowell Res – one, 19.55, also 2 Ringed Plovers and Dunlin

17 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – four juveniles on the Scrape, 17.25

17 Aug  Black Tern  Thrapston GP – still on Titchmarsh LNR, 16.20, viewable from the north end

17 Aug  Black Tern  Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR, 15.30, viewable from the north end, also 4 Ringed Plovers

17 Aug  Sanderling  Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR, 14.35, also Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe

17 Aug  Whinchat  Harrington AF – four, 13.35, also 2 Northern Wheatears and 3+ Common Redstarts

17 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still this morning, showing well in the bay in the north-east corner, also Pink-footed Goose still, juvenile Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit, 9 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Sandpipers and first-summer Yellow-legged Gull

17 Aug  Ruff  Pitsford Res – juvenile in Scaldwell Bay, 11.35, also 2 Great Egrets, 2 Red-crested Pochards (one drake), 2 Green Sandpipers, 9 Common Snipes, plus male Common Redstart still in hedgerow between Paul Britten bench and old Scaldwell Road

17 Aug  Northern Wheatear Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 10.35

17 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 08.05, also Great Egret and 2 Common Snipes

17 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one still this morning, also 2 Great Egrets, Little Ringed Plover, Ruff, 2 Common Sandpipers and 3 Yellow Wagtails

tuesday 16th august

16 Aug  Whimbrel  Borough Hill – eighteen flew south, 17.50

16 Aug  Osprey  Hollowell Res – two, 17.45

16 Aug  Greenshank  Summer Leys LNR – one, 17.30

16 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – three still this afternoon

16 Aug  Ruff  Pitsford Res – two juveniles on the bund in Scaldwell Bay, 15.25, also 4 Great Egrets, 2 Red-crested Pochards (one drake), 3 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Snipes, adult Yellow-legged Gull, plus male Common Redstart still in hedgerow opposite Paul Britten bench

16 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three on the Scrape, 13.00

16 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR this morning

16 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still at the southern end visible from the eastern pathway this morning, Pink-footed Goose still, also 9 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and adult (or near-adult) Caspian Gull

16 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – two on the Scrape, 09.30, also Great Egret

16 Aug  Ruff  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also 4 Great Egrets, 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, plus male Common Redstart still in hedgerow opposite Paul Britten bench

16 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one flew north over Roadside Lake, 07.25

monday 15th august

15 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one/two still this evening

15 Aug  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still in hedgerow by Winter Flood Pools, 19.15

15 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – four on the Scrape, 18.50, also Great Egret, Ringed Plover and Dunlin

15 Aug  Whinchat  Stanford Res – one in willows near bridge close to the dam, 18.10, also 5 Yellow Wagtails

15 Aug  Bittern  Stanwick GP – one in flight, A45 Lay-by Pit (North), 17.30

15 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one at the western end of 2nd Bunker today, also 4-5 Common Redstarts

15 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still at the southern end, 15.00

15 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still at the southern end visible from the eastern pathway this morning, Pink-footed Goose still (apparently paired with a Greylag Goose), also 10 Green Sandpipers

15 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one still, 09.40

15 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 08.40

15 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – one between bench and orchard in Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.40

15 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Harrington AF – male alongside concrete track, 07.55

15 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, 07.30

15 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 06.55, also Common Redstart in ‘shrike hedge’ and 2 Whinchats in adjacent oat field

sunday 14th august

14 Aug  Whinchat  Harrington AF – four south-west of 1st Bunker this evening, also Common Redstart between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker

14 Aug  Garganey  Stanford Res – eclipse drake still, 18.35

14 Aug  Garganey  Stanford Res – eclipse drake in front of hide, 10.20

14 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one below in ‘shrike hedge’ between Cottesbrooke and Hanging Houghton, 08.10

14 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, 07.20

saturday 13th august

13 Aug  European Shag  Towcester – juvenile on a pond in a private garden today but not present later this evening

13 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 12.30, also Great Egret

13 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also juvenile Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper, plus male Common Redstart still in hedgerow opposite Paul Britten bench

13 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one at 1st Bunker this morning, also 2 Common Redstarts (one trapped and ringed)

13 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three still on the Scrape, 10.45

13 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still at the southern end visible from the eastern pathway, 10.35, also 10 Green Sandpipers

13 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one, 09.50

13 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 08.40, also Common Redstart

13 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile, 08.30, also 3 Black-tailed Godwits (one adult) on and around the Scrape

13 Aug  Tree Pipit  Maidwell – one flew over Blueberry Farm, 07.40, also 2 Common Redstarts still

friday 12th august

12 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – one still in hedge by Jurassic Way, 16.30

12 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res –two still in Scaldwell Bay, 12.40, also Great Egret and Common Sandpiper, plus male Common Redstart still in hedgerow opposite Paul Britten bench

12 Aug  Honey Buzzard  Islip – one reportedly flew south, 10.03

12 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still at the southern end visible from the eastern pathway, 09.15, also Pink-footed Goose and 7 Green Sandpipers

12 Aug  Corn Bunting  Stanford Res – one in hedge between orchard and bench, briefly before flying across field towards railtrack

12 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford Res – one in hedge between orchard and bench, also Green Sandpiper, 08.15

12 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys – three on the Scrape, 08.15

12 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one still, 07.40, also Great Egret, 4 Common Sandpipers and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls

thursday 11th august

11 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys – two still, on the Scrape, 18.40

11 Aug  Caspian Gull  Daventry CP – one briefly this afternoon

11 Aug  Osprey  Naseby Res – one flew south, 14.00

11 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res –two (one drake) still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.45, also apparent hybrid drake Ferruginous Duck x Common Pochard, 2 Great Egrets and male Common Redstart still in hedgerow opposite Paul Britten bench

11 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still in the south-east corner, showing from the eastern pathway this morning, also 7 Green Sandpipers, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls and Hobby

11 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – still on Mary’s Lake, 10.45

11 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys – two still, on the Scrape, 10.30

11 Aug  Tree Pipit  Harrington AF – five individuals flew south during the morning, also Common Redstart trapped and ringed

11 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Duston – one at Fleetland Farm, 10.50

11 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one/two, 09.20

11 Aug  Common Redstart  Welford – three west of Welford, along bridleway that leaves South Kilworth Road (SP620616), 09.10

11 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two/three at Blueberry Farm, 08.35

11 Aug  Cattle Egret  Stanwick GP – one on Roadside Lake, early morning

wednesday 10th august

10 Aug  Common Redstart  Stanford-on-Avon – two (one male) in hedgerow along bridleway by Percy Pilcher monument, 11.20

10 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, 19.15, also Great Egret and 2 Black-tailed Godwits

10 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – still on Mary’s Lake, 18.00, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

10 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – one still in hedge by Jurassic Way, 16.30, also Hobby over

10 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – still on Mary’s Lake, 15.45, also adult Yellow-legged Gull

10 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys – two still, on the Scrape, 15.20, also Great Egret 

10 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one at the 2nd Bunker, 12.55

10 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – still in shallows behind island in Mary’s Lake, 09.30

10 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys – two still, on the Scrape, 09.10 

10 Aug  Tree Pipit  Pitsford Res – one flew south-west, 06.35

tuesday 9th august

09 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two at Blueberry Farm, 20.05

09 Aug  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one, 18.45

09 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – one still in hedge by Jurassic Way, 17.00

09 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one again on New Workings (North), 16.00

09 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – still on Mary’s Lake, 14.05, also adult Yellow-legged Gull; 2 Black-tailed Godwits still on nearby Summer Leys LNR, on Fisherman’s Point

09 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, 12.50, at southern end

09 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one still, 10.45

09 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still in the north-east corner, 10.35, before flying to the southern end after being flushed by walkers

09 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still, showing well in the north-east corner, 09.40,  also 9 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers

09 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – still on Mary’s Lake, 08.15

09 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Harrington AF – one at 2nd Bunker, 08.00, also Common Redstart

09 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one still on Mary’s Lake, 06.45, also Green Sandpiper; 2 Black-tailed Godwits at adjacent Summer Leys LNR

09 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – one on The Point, 06.40, also Green Sandpiper

monday 8th august

08 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, mobile around the reserve, 18.05, also 2 Black-tailed Godwits

08 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one still, by the island in Mary’s Lake, 18.00, also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls

08 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one, mobile around the reserve, 17.10

08 Aug  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 14.20, also 3 Red-crested Pochards, 4 Great Egrets, 6 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Northern Wheatear 

08 Aug  Osprey  Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 10.45

08 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one still, 10.45

08 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – two still, 10.30

08 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still at the southern end, 09.20, also 7 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Redshank 

08 Aug  Whinchat  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 08.45, also Northern Wheatear

08 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one on Mary’s Lake, 08.00

08 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – two, 07.45

08 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Maidwell – one over Blueberry Farm, 07.45, flew toward Brixworth, also 3 Common Redstarts

sunday 7th august

07 Aug  Osprey  Hollowell Res – adult male over this morning

07 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – five in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also Great Egret, Green Sandpiper and Northern Wheatear

07 Aug  Common Redstart  Welford – two males west of Welford, along bridleway that leaves South Kilworth Road (SP620616), 11.40

⊗ 07 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – report of juvenile drake at 08.45 was erroneous 

07 Aug  Osprey  Summer Leys LNR – one over Main Lake, 11.40

07 Aug  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still, 10.45

07 Aug  Osprey  Stanford Res – one flew toward Keepers Lodge Bay, 10.15

07 Aug  Whinchat  Harrington AF – juvenile by 3rd Bunker, 09.55

07 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile drake still at the southern end, 08.45 

07 Aug  Tree Pipit  Stanford Res – one in poplars along Blowers Lodge Bay, 07.45

07 Aug  Whinchat  Cottesbrooke – two still in the Brampton Valley, in ‘Shrike Hedge’ between Cottesbrooke & Hanging Houghton, 07.10

saturday 6th august

06 Aug  Short-eared Owl  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton briefly, 17.45, also Marsh Harrier between 16.00 and 16.55 and 2 Whinchats still

06 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – four (2 drakes) still in Scaldwell Bay, 16.40, also Yellow-legged Gull 

06 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – three on the Scrape, 14.30

06 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still, under willows at the southern end, 13.45 

06 Aug  Common Redstart  Eydon – juvenile/first-winter in hedgerow near Harley Equestrian on road to Woodford Halse this morning

06 Aug  Osprey  Stanford Res – one again, over the disused railway track, 11.30

06 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one still, 10.55

06 Aug  Whinchat  Cottesbrooke – two still in the Brampton Valley between Cottesbrooke & Hanging Houghton, 09.15, also Common Redstart

06 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one over Main Lake, 08.25

06 Aug  Tree Pipit  Maidwell – one flew over Blueberry Farm, 08.15

06 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – three at Blueberry Farm, 07.30

friday 5th august

05 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one still, 17.25

05 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – four on The Point, 17.00

05 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – one still in hedge by Jurassic Way, 17.00

05 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Pitsford Res – one flew toward Scaldwell, 15.30, also male Common Redstart still in hedge opposite Paul Britten bench

05 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still this morning, also 8 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers

05 Aug  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 10.00, on lagoon/bund, visible from James Fisher Hide, also 5 Great Egrets, Green Sandpiper and Yellow-legged Gull 

05 Aug  Osprey  Stanford Res – one over Keepers Lodge Bay before flying south-east, 09.00

05 Aug  Whinchat  Cottesbrooke – two in the Brampton Valley between Cottesbrooke & Hanging Houghton, 07.55, also Northern Wheatear

thursday 4th august

04 Aug  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one, 18.55, also 7 Black-tailed Godwits

04 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one still on New Workings (North), 17.30

04 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – two still in hedge by Jurassic Way, 16.25

04 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one still, 14.30

04 Aug  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – ten flew south over Scaldwell Bay, 13.10

04 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Earls Barton GP – one on New Workings (North), 13.00

04 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still, 12.35, also 8 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers

04 Aug  Pied Flycatcher  Eydon – one just south of the bridge along disused railway line, 12.10, in ash trees and hawthorn scrub on the embankment 52.1503, -1.1961 (SP550505)

04 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one trapped and ringed, 11.55

04 Aug  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one still in Scaldwell Bay, 11.20, also 3 Red-crested Pochards (2 drakes), 2 Great Egrets, 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers, Yellow-legged Gull and  2 Common Redstarts (in hedge opposite Paul Britten Bench) 

04 Aug  Northern Wheatear  Wollaston – one in field north of HGV entrance to Scott Bader, 11.00

04 Aug  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – at least 2, 11.00

04 Aug  Common Redstart  Clifford Hill GP – one in bushes on western side of Deep Water Lake, 10.35

04 Aug  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two still at Blueberry Farm, 07.35

04 Aug  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – juvenile in Blowers Lodge Bay, 07.00

wednesday 3rd august

03 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – two still in hedge by Jurassic Way, 16.40

03 Aug  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – four (2 drakes) in Scaldwell Bay, 16.15, also Great Egret, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes and Yellow-legged Gull 

03 Aug  Whinchat  Stanwick GP – one along Hog’s Dyke Path this afternoon

03 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still, 11.45, showing well from the eastern side, also 5 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers

03 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still, 10.05, under willows in south-east corner, also Osprey on nearby pylon

tuesday 2nd august

02 Aug  Whinchat  Harrington AF – four near 2nd Bunker this evening

02 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still at southern end, 16.50

02 Aug  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse – two in hedge by Jurassic Way, 16.40

02 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile again at southern end, early afternoon, initially on east side under willows before flying to west side, also 3 Common Sandpipers

02 Aug  Greenshank  Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 10.30

⊗ 02 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – no sign of juvenile to 09.55 and on-site Tufted Duck numbers much reduced compared to yesterday

monday 1st august

01 Aug  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – again on the Scrape, 18.20

01 Aug  Pied Flycatcher  Maidwell – one ‘in hedgerows’ at Blueberry Farm, 15.50, in mobile tit flock plus 2 Common Redstarts (no precise location details)

01 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still, at the southern end, 14.50, viewable from under waterside willows on the eastern shore, also Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper

⊗ 01 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – no further sign of juvenile to midday; Black-tailed Godwit and 4 Green Sandpipers present

01 Aug  Garganey  Pitsford Res – eclipse drake in Scaldwell Bay, from Bird Club Hide, 11.45, also Black-tailed Godwit, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers, 2 Common Snipes, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls and  male Common Redstart still 

01 Aug  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – juvenile still, at the southern end, 09.20, viewable from under waterside willows, also Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers

01 Aug  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 08.25

01 Aug  Whinchat   Hollowell Res – two around Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.00, also Black-tailed Godwit

sunday 31st july

31 Jul  Whimbrel  Pitsford Res – one in flight around the dam, 20.05, also 5 Yellow-legged Gulls

⊗ 31 Jul  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – no further sign as all birds on site flushed by fishermen, 19.50

31 Jul  Ferruginous Duck  Daventry CP – one in the bay on the eastern side, though mobile, early evening

31 Jul  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – male still in hedge opposite Paul Britten Bench in Scaldwell Bay, 17.40

31 Jul  Cattle Egret  Pitsford Res – adult and juvenile still in Scaldwell Bay, 17.00, from James Fisher Hide, also 28 Black-tailed Godwits

31 Jul  Osprey  Hollowell Res – two, 16.55

31 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – four on the Scrape, 16.30

31 Jul  Common Redstart  Maidwell – one still at Blueberry Farm, 15.20

31 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – four over the Scrape, 15.15

31 Jul  Cattle Egret  Pitsford Res – adult and juvenile in Scaldwell Bay, 14.55

31 Jul  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – again on the Scrape, 12.55, also Marsh Harrier still, Greenshank and 2 Green Sandpipers

31 Jul  Common Scoter  Pitsford Res – six (5 drakes) in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards still, Cattle Egret, Great Egret, 2 Common Sandpipers, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Snipes, adult Yellow-legged Gull and male Common Redstart still

31 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still in hedgerow by Winter Flood Pools, 10.20

31 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, over the Bund and Main Lake, 10.00

31 Jul  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – two, between Chippings Compound and 2nd Bunker, 08.05, also Crossbill over

⊗ 31 Jul  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – no sign on the Scrape, 08.05; Great Egret,  Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe present

saturday 30th july

30 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still, 18.00

30 Jul  Common Redstart  Maidwell – at least 2 still at Blueberry Farm, 15.50

30 Jul  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one again, 15.10, also Marsh Harrier

⊗ 30 Jul  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – flew west and no further sign early afternoon; Great Egret, Greenshank and Green Sandpiper still present

30 Jul  Whimbrel  Summer Leys LNR – two flew over, calling, 12.00

30 Jul  Whimbrel  Ditchford GP – two flew west over Irthlingborough Lake & Meadows LNR, 10.40

30 Jul  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – still on the Scrape, 10.25, also Greenshank and Green Sandpiper

30 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Sulby – one flew west, mid-morning

30 Jul  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one, 09.55

30 Jul  Wood Sandpiper  Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 09.50

30 Jul  Pied Flycatcher  Harrington AF – two still along Concrete Track, between the main entrance and the Shooting Wall, 09.45

30 Jul  Pied Flycatcher  Harrington AF – two reported along Concrete Track, between the main entrance and the Shooting Wall, 09.00

30 Jul  Pied Flycatcher  Harrington AF – one still along Concrete Track, between the main entrance and the Shooting Wall, 08.55

30 Jul  Pied Flycatcher  Harrington AF – one reported along Concrete Track, between the main entrance and the Shooting Wall, 08.20, also 2 Common Redstarts between Chippings Compound and 2nd Bunker

30 Jul  Bittern  Summer Leys LNR – one from Pioneer Hide, 08.15

friday 29th july

29 Jul  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – three this afternoon, one between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, one at 2nd Bunker and one at the Shooting Wall 

29 Jul  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – male still in hedge opposite Paul Britten Bench in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also 2 Red-crested Pochards still, Great Egret, Green Sandpiper and Hobby

29 Jul  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one in thick scrub on south side of 2nd Bunker, 09.40

29 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Stanford Res – juvenile still, flew towards dam, 09.20

29 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Scaldwell Bay this morning, also 3 Great Egrets and Green Sandpiper, plus Greenshank and 3 Common Sandpipers south of the causeway 

29 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Stanford Res – juvenile still, 07.00, flew east over The Point, also Garganey still

thursday 28th july

28 Jul  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one, 19.15

28 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Stanford Res – juvenile still, 18.50, flew toward Blowers Lodge Bay

28 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Stanford Res – juvenile again, 18.05, flew toward Keepers Lodge Bay

28 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton then flew toward Cottesbrooke, 17.15

28 Jul  Bittern  Summer Leys LNR – one reported today

28 Jul  Common Redstart  Stanford-on-Avon – one in hedgerow along bridleway by Percy Pilcher monument, 11.20

28 Jul  Black Redstart  Harrington AF – one at 3rd Bunker, 10.45, also Common Redstart between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker

28 Jul  Northern Wheatear  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 09.10, also Common Redstart

28 Jul  Common Redstart  Maidwell – two at Blueberry Farm, 08.10

28 Jul  Osprey  Stanford Res – one briefly, 06.35, also 2 Common Sandpipers

wednesday 27th july

27 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Stanford Res – juvenile over the Point, before drifting toward Keepers Lodge Bay, 18.10

27 Jul  Osprey  Hollowell Res – two blue-ringed males, 17.30 

27 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Lamport – one again then flew toward Scaldwell, 15.45

27 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Ravensthorpe Res – female still on the dam, 15.30

27 Jul  Common Redstart  Old – two in field hedgerow between village and Pitsford Res, 14.15

27 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Ravensthorpe Res – female on the dam, 11.50

27 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 08.55, also Common Sandpiper and Hobby

27 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanwick GP – one briefly, early morning, also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Yellow-legged Gull

27 Jul  Common Redstart  Maidwell – three at Blueberry Farm, 07.25

tuesday 26th july

26 Jul  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – one still on the scrape, 19.35, also Great Egret and Dunlin

26 Jul  Osprey  Naseby Res – blue-ringed male between 15.47 and 15.58 before drifting north-west, also Common Sandpiper

26 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Pitsford Res – female in Holcot Bay, from Goosander Hide, 14.50

26 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Brampton Valley – one below Hanging Houghton, 14.25

26 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Daventry CP – one this morning, also 2+ Green Sandpipers

26 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one again on the Scrape, 11.45

26 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Pitsford Res – one, relocated on causeway with Canada Geese, 11.27

26 Jul  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, 10.50, also Great Egret

26 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 08.55

⊗ 26 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Pitsford Res – no further sign in Scaldwell Bay, 08.05; 2 eclipse drake Red-crested Pochards still

26 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Pitsford Res – one flew into Scaldwell Bay, 06.50, then lost to view

monday 25th july

25 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – one on the scrape, 20.30, also Great Egret and 3 Redshanks 

25 Jul  Common Redstart  Scaldwell – one along footpath between Scaldwell and Hanging Houghton, 16.50

25 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one still over the Scrape, 16.30

⊗ 25 Jul  Little Gull  Stanford Res – no further sign of reported juvenile, 16.20, and subsequently thought possibly to have been a ‘small well-marked Black-headed Gull’

25 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one again over the Scrape, 16.15

25 Jul  Little Gull  Stanford Res – juvenile at The Point, 15.55, also Garganey still this afternoon

25 Jul  Cattle Egret  Thrapston GP – two (adult and juvenile) on the island on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 14.10

25 Jul  Cattle Egret  Thrapston GP – one on the island on Aldwincle Lake (Titchmarsh LNR), 13.40

25 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – two, 13.10, also Osprey, Redshank and Common Sandpiper

25 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – one on the Scrape, 12.45

25 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Earls Barton GP – one on Mary’s Lake, 12.00, also Great Egret and Common Sandpiper on adjacent Summer Leys LNR

25 Jul  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one flew over, 10.25

25 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 06.45, also 6 Black-tailed Godwits

sunday 24th july

24 Jul  Common Redstart  Blueberry Farm – two (one male), 16.30

⊗ 24 Jul  European Bee-eater  Higham Ferrers – one reported as photographed in a private garden today proven to be a hoax

24 Jul  Mediterranean Gull  Stanford Res – juvenile, 14.00

24 Jul  European Bee-eater  Higham Ferrers – one photographed in a private garden 13.00 but no longer present

24 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 11.25

24 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Winwick – one with Greylags and Canada Geese on pool east of the village, 10.40

24 Jul  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – male still in hedge behind Paul Britten Bench in Scaldwell Bay, 08.20, also 2 Red-crested Pochards still

24 Jul  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – male still in hedge behind Paul Britten Bench in Scaldwell Bay, 06.55

saturday 23rd july

23 Jul  Common Crossbill  Yardley Chase – one flew over Denton Wood this morning

23 Jul  Osprey  Stanford Res – one flew toward the dam, 11.05

23 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 09.50, also Common Sandpiper

23 Jul  Sanderling  Hollowell Res – one still on Guilsborough Bay Point, 09.30

23 Jul  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – one in hedge behind Paul Britten Bench in Scaldwell Bay, 09.00, also 2 Red-crested Pochards and Green Sandpiper

23 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Lamport – one flew south, 06.20

friday 22nd july

22 Jul  Sanderling  Hollowell Res – two still on Guilsborough Bay Point, mid-evening

22 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Thrapston GP – one on Titchmarsh LNR this afternoon

22 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – four flew east past Paul Britten Hide, 10.20

22 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – two in Scaldwell Bay, between Maytrees and Bird Club Hides, 09.35

22 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – at least one still, over Main Lake, 09.00

22 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 08.10, also Yellow-legged Gull

22 Jul  Sanderling  Hollowell Res – two on Guilsborough Bay Point, 08.00, also Osprey over at 07.45

22 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – at least one still, early morning, also Great Egret, Black-tailed Godwit and Common Snipe

thursday 21st july

21 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – three, 19.45

21 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – two, 18.25

21 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile mobile around Main Lake and Scrape, 16.00-16.55, also Great Egret and Common Sandpiper

21 Jul  Common Redstart  Honey Hill – one on fence posts on north side of sheepless sheep field (viewed from Jurassic Way at SP634772)

21 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female still, on Guilsborough Bay Point, 07.50, also 4 Dunlins

21 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 07.45, also Redshank

wednesday 20th july

20 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile today (different individual to yesterday), also Great Egret

20 Jul  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – male still in hedge, opposite Sand Martin box in Scaldwell Bay, 17.30

20 Jul  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker, 13.15

20 Jul  Common Redstart  Pitsford Res – male in hedge, opposite Sand Martin box in Scaldwell Bay, 10.30, also drake Red-crested Pochard near bund, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull

20 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 08.40, also 4 Common Sandpipers

tuesday 19th july

19 Jul  Marsh Harrier  Summer Leys LNR – juvenile flew through, 09.30

19 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 09.25, also 5 Common Sandpipers

19 Jul  Common Redstart  Blueberry Farm – one still, 07.00

monday 18th july

18 Jul  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one again, 20.40, also 3 Dunlins and Common Sandpiper

18 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Scaldwell Bay this afternoon, also 2 Great Egrets in Walgrave Bay, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull 

18 Jul  Common Redstart  Blueberry Farm – one, possibly 2, 07.15

18 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 06.50, also 2 Common Sandpipers

sunday 17th july

17 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 14.40, also 4 Common Sandpipers

17 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two drakes still, in Scaldwell Bay, 12.50, also 2 Great Egrets in Walgrave Bay, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull by causeway

17 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still along hedgerow/fenceline by Winter Flood Pools, 10.25

17 Jul  Common Redstart  Lamport Hall – one, 09.40, also Crossbill

17 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female still, 09.40, also Common Sandpiper

17 Jul  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – moulting male on the bund, 08.10, also Great Egret on the scrape

saturday 16th july

16 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 16.30, also 4 Common Sandpipers

16 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still along hedgerow/fenceline by Winter Flood Pools by nearest gateway on right-hand side near water trough, 15.15

16 Jul  Ruff  Summer Leys LNR – one on the bund, 10.15

16 Jul  Whimbrel  Ringstead GP – one flew over Kinewell Lake, 09.15

16 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Walgrave Bay, 06.35

friday 15th july

15 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 17.30

15 Jul  Common Redstart  Woodford Halse NR – one, 17.20

15 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Walgrave Bay, 08.40, also 2 Great Egrets 

15 Jul  Osprey  Guilsborough – one flew over, north of the village, 08.30

15 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 08.00, also 2 Common Sandpipers

thursday 14th july

14 Jul  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – two males between Chippings Compound and 1st Bunker this evening

14 Jul  Garganey  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 20.35, from James Fisher Hide, also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards still in Walgrave Bay

14 Jul  Common Redstart  Stanford-on-Avon – two (one male) still on bridleway close to Percy Pilcher Monument, 11.55

14 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 08.00, also Black-tailed Godwit and Common Sandpiper

14 Jul  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one flew over, early morning, also Dunlin

wednesday 13th july

13 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still, 16.40, also 10 Black-tailed Godwits

13 Jul  Common Redstart  Stanford-on-Avon – two (one male) on bridleway close to Percy Pilcher Monument, 11.10

13 Jul  Greenshank  Daventry CP – one, 09.45, also 4 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper

13 Jul  Common Redstart  Maidwell – male at Blueberry Farm, 08.05

13 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still on the edge of Blowers Lodge Bay, 06.50

tuesday 12th july

12 Jul  Common Quail  Grimscote – one (reported as seen) “in field on left hand side just past bridleway sign on the Greens Norton to Litchborough road” 17.30 approximately 52.1735, -1.0662

12 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one still on the edge of Blowers Lodge Bay, 16.45

12 Jul  Common Redstart  Braunston – one east of village, 15.25

12 Jul  Garganey  Stanford Res – one on the edge of Blowers Lodge Bay, 13.45, viewed from Sand Martin bank

⊗ 12 Jul  Garganey  Thrapston GP – female on Titchmarsh LNR, mid-morning, reidentified as female Mallard

12 Jul  Garganey  Thrapston GP – female on Titchmarsh LNR, mid-morning

12 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – two drakes still in Walgrave Bay, 10.10 

monday 11th july

11 Jul  Common Redstart  Harrington AF – one at 2nd Bunker, 19.40

11 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still, 19.15, in low hedge and along fenceline running south from white bridleway signpost towards Winter Flood Pools also at least 8 Green Sandpipers 

11 Jul  Osprey  Stanford Res – one flew over, 11.05

11 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – three drakes in Walgrave Bay, 08.40 also Great Egret

sunday 10th july

10 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still along hedgerow/fenceline on by flood pools by nearest gateway on right-hand side near water trough, 15.15

10 Jul  Osprey  Pitsford Res – one in Scaldwell Bay, 15.55

10 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – two on the dam, 09.35 also Common Sandpiper

saturday 9th july

09 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – twenty in Scaldwell Bay, briefly, this evening

09 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows NR – male still along hedgerow/fenceline on east side of Winter Flood Pools, 16.50

09 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – six, 15.20, also 3 Common Sandpipers

09 Jul  Bar-tailed Godwit  Clifford Hill GP – seven reported, 08.20

09 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – one on The Point, 06.55, also 2 Common Sandpipers

friday 8th july

08 Jul  Osprey  Stanford Res – one, 17.20

08 Jul  Red-crested Pochard  Pitsford Res – eclipse drake in Scaldwell Bay, also 2 Great Egrets and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 16.20

08 Jul  Mediterranean Gull  Daventry CP – adult, 09.10, then flew west, also 2 Green Sandpipers

thursday 7th july

07 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – one, early morning before flying south-west, 08.08, also 3 Common Sandpipers and Hobby

wednesday 6th july

06 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – one on Cormorant Spit before flying east, 19.00, also Dunlin and Common Sandpiper 

06 Jul  Garganey  Thrapston GP – eclipse drake on Titchmarsh LNR, 16.00

tuesday 5th july

05 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows – male still along hedgerow/fenceline on east side of Winter Flood Pools, 19.55, also 2 Green Sandpipers

05 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Pitsford Res – eleven on bund in Scaldwell Bay this evening

05 Jul  Osprey  Little Irchester – one flew low west, 11.47

monday 4th july

04 Jul  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows – male still along hedgerow/fenceline on east side of Winter Flood Pools, 20.25

04 Jul  Black-tailed Godwit  Summer Leys LNR – at least 8 on north side of Main Lake, 18.45, also 2 Common Sandpipers

⊗ 04 Jul  Pectoral Sandpiper  Lilbourne Meadows NR – no sign on Winter Flood Pools, or at adjacent DIRFT 3, 05.05 to 06.30

sunday 3rd july

03 Jul  Pectoral Sandpiper  Lilbourne Meadows NR – still on Winter Flood Pools, 14.10 but flew off during heavy rain and no further sign there, or at adjacent DIRFT 3, to 15.25

03 Jul  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female still, 11.15, also Osprey over

saturday 2nd july

02 Jul  Pectoral Sandpiper  Lilbourne Meadows NR – DIRFT 3 individual relocated on Winter Flood Pools and still present 19.20

02 Jul  Pectoral Sandpiper  DIRFT 3 – adult on A5 Pools, 17.45 before flying to adjacent Lilbourne Meadows NR

⊗ 02 Jul  Temminck’s Stint  Lilbourne Meadows – reidentified as Pectoral Sandpiper

02 Jul  Temminck’s Stint  Lilbourne Meadows – reportedly flighty and mobile between Winter Flood Pools and adjacent DIRFT 3 A5 Pools, late afternoon

⊗ 02 Jul  Temminck’s Stint  Lilbourne Meadows – no sign on Winter Flood Pools during heavy rain during late afternoon but currently being looked for; male Common Redstart still present in adjacent hedgerow on eastern flank of pools

02 Jul  Temminck’s Stint  Lilbourne Meadows – one on Winter Flood Pools, 15.15

thursday 30th june

30 Jun  Common Redstart  Lilbourne Meadows – male along hedgerow/fenceline on east side of Winter Flood Pools, 15.25, also 6 Green Sandpipers

wednesday 29th june

29 Jun  Wood Sandpiper  Lilbourne Meadows – three on Winter Flood Pools, 19.35, also 9 Green Sandpipers

29 Jun  Black-tailed Godwit  Hollowell Res – one, 07.50, flew from feeder stream toward Guilsborough Bay

tuesday 28th june

28 Jun  Golden Oriole  Cotterstock – one reported, early afternoon, on the minor road, 0.5-1.0 km north of the Glapthorn/Cotterstock crossroads, estimated to be in the region of 52.5112, -0.4675, on approach to Perio Barn Farm

thursday 23rd june

23 Jun  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one this morning

tuesday 21st june

21 Jun  Osprey  Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay before drifting off east, 13.10

21 Jun  European Bee-eater  Clifford Hill GP – one flew south over Main Barrage Lake, 09.15 (heard only)

monday 20th june

20 Jun  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one, 19.10, also 2 Green Sandpipers

sunday 19th june

19 Jun  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female still, 12.15

19 Jun  White Stork  Summer Leys LNR – three circling, this morning

19 Jun  Osprey  Blatherwycke Lake – one flew over, this morning

saturday 18th june

18 Jun  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female still today

friday 17th june

17 Jun  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female still, 16.50

17 Jun  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one, 15.45

thursday 16th june

16 Jun  Osprey  Stanford Res – one at the inlet end, 16.00

wednesday 15th june

15 Jun  Continental Black-tailed Godwit  Stanford Res – three nominate limosa birds showing well from the hide, 13.15

monday 13th june

13 Jun  Arctic Tern  Stanford Res – first-summer this evening

sunday 12th june

12 Jun  Arctic Tern  Pitsford Res – first-summer north of the causeway today

12 Jun  Ruddy Shelduck  Hollowell Res – female, 09.15

Thursday 9th june

⊗ 09 Jun  Avocet  DIRFT 3 – no sign today on A5 Pools; 9 Ringed Plovers and 4 Dunlins, still

09 Jun  Osprey  Hollowell Res – male, early morning

WednesdAY 8th june

08 Jun  Avocet  DIRFT 3 – three on A5 Pools, 19.00, also 8 Ringed Plovers and 4 Dunlins

tuesdAY 7th june

⊗ 07 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – no sign at Lower Barnwell Lock to 11.15 this morning

07 Jun  Garganey  Summer Leys – drake still, 11.05

mondAY 6th june

⊗ 06 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – no sign at Lower Barnwell Lock this evening

06 Jun  Osprey  Hollowell Res – male fishing, 19.25

06 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – one still, 15.50, in cattle field at Lower Barnwell Lock, also Green Sandpiper

06 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – one still, 14.30, in cattle field at Lower Barnwell Lock

06 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – one still, 13.20, in tree by flooded field between Lower Barnwell Lock and A605

06 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – one still, 11.45, in flooded field between Lower Barnwell Lock and A605

06 Jun  Osprey  Hollowell Res – one flew over, 11.10

06 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – one still, 09.15, in cattle field at Lower Barnwell Lock

sundAY 5th june

05 Jun  White Stork  Oundle – one again at Lower Barnwell Lock, 16.40

05 Jun  Garganey  Summer Leys – drake still, on Brayshaw’s Bund, visible from Old Railway Track, 12.50

05 Jun  Sanderling  Summer Leys – five on Gull Island, 08.55, then flew off east

fridAY 3rd june

03 Jun  Caspian Gull  Stanwick GP – two (third-summer and fourth-summer) this evening, also Tundra Ringed Plover

03 Jun  Garganey  Summer Leys – drake near Wader Bay, on north side of Main Lake, this afternoon

thursdAY 2nd june

02 Jun  Osprey  Stanford Res – one again, 09.25

02 Jun  Osprey  Stanford Res – one over Blowers Lodge Bay, 08.15

02 Jun  White-tailed Eagle  Naseby – one flew east above A14, 06.45

tuesdAY 31st may

31 May  Osprey  Blatherwycke Lake – one flew over today

31 May  Garganey  Thrapston GP – drake on Titchmarsh LNR, 10.20

31 May  Honey Buzzard  Hartwell – one circling and moved off high north, toward Salcey Forest, 08.10

mondAY 30th may

30 May  Black Tern  Stanford Res – one still, 19.40

30 May  Black Tern  Stanford Res – one still, 18.25

30 May  Black Tern  Stanford Res – one opposite Blowers Lodge Bay, 09.15

sundAY 29th may

29 May  Garganey  Stanwick GP – one flew from Main Lake this morning

saturdAY 28th may

28 May  Osprey  Walgrave – one flew toward Pitsford Res, 09.20

fridAY 27th may

27 May  Glossy Ibis  Stanwick GP – one still, flew over Main Lake, 18.40, north-east toward North Lake

tuesdAY 24th may

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