Bird News for January 2007

30 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) The Black Necked Grebe and a juv Great Northern Diver still present

30 January: Walton Dam (SK3670) 4 Goosanders

30 January: Chee Dale (SK1373) 150 Pink-footed Geese flying west

30 January: Tunstead (SK1174) 250 Pink-footed Geese flying west

30 January: Bakewell (SK1172) 36 Pink-footed Geese landed and fed in grass field behind cliffs on south side of Chee Dale at 13-30

30 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) Two first winter Glaucous Gulls and a first winter Iceland Gull roosted

30 January: Carr Vale NR (SK4669) There was no sign today of the second winter Kumlein's Gull found by Mark Beevers yesterday. However a total of 1430 Pink Footed Geese flew West with a skein of 39 South and 20 East

30 January: Poolsbrook Country Park (SK4373) No sign of any white winged Gulls but 1310 Pink Footed Geese flew North West

30 January: Allestree Park (SK3540) At least 20 Mandarins

28 January: Allestree Park (SK3540) 42 Mandarin

28 January: Derby Cathedral (SK3536) The corpse of a Bar-tailed Godwit found at the foot of the Cathedral taking the Peregrine's species haul to 37

28 January: Uppertown (SK3265) Hen Harrier and later the same bird at Tansley (SK3261)

28 January: Cromfrod Church (SK2957) 2 Hawfinches

28 January: Drakelow WR (SK2220) No sign of Black Redstart, or Stonechat today, the only thing of note was the pair of Peregrines mobbing a pair of Buzzards

28 January: Willington GP (SK2827) 2 Curlew, 2 Willow Tit, 12 Goldeneye, 2 Goosander, Shelduck, 4 Snipe, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Green Woodpecker, 75 Wigeon

27 January: Linacre Res. (SK3372) Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 12 Goosander, 20 Mandarin

27 January: Barrow GP (SK3527) 2 Shelduck, 74 Mute Swan, 7 Goldeneye, Kingfisher, Buzzard, Little Owl, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 450 Lapwing

26 January: Avenue Coking Plant (SK3967) 41 Redwings, 1 Willow Tit, 1 Fieldfare & 4 Bullfinch
25 January: Drakelow WR (SK2220) 20 Goldeneye, 2 Goosander, 2 Mandarin, Buzzard, 2 Sparrowhawk, Kingfisher, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Stonechat, Black Redstart, Chiffchaff and 3 Willow Tit

25 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) 4 Iceland Gulls-an adult, a second winter and 2 first winters, a first winter Glaucous Gull and 2 Mediterranean Gulls roosted. Rod Key comments "This is only the third time that 4 Iceland Gulls have been in a county roost together. Not surprisingly both previous occurences in Jan 1984 and Februsry 1996 were at Ogston Reservoir"

25 January: Poolsbrook Country Park (SK4373) 2 Iceland Gulls, a second winter and a first winter.

24 January: Osborne's Pond, Shipley Park (SK4344) 6 Goosander, 2 Cormorant, 60 Redwing

24 January: Westhouses Engine Shed (SK4257) 60 Golden Plover, c85 Redwing, c30 Fieldfare, c130 Starling, 82 Lapwing, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Jay, 1 Song Thrush, 3 Goldfinch & 2 Bullfinch

24 January: Sturgess Field (SK338371) Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

24 January: South Wingfield (SK3755) 300 Pink-footed Geese SW

23 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) The Black Necked Grebe still present from Paul Stanley Hide and one juv. Great Northern Diver present

23 January: Williamthorpe NR (SK4366) 2 Jack Snipe

23 January: Gotham (SK1757) 400 Fieldfare, 500 Starling

22 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) The 2 juv. Great Northern Divers still present

22 January: Markham Colliery nr Bolsover (SK4570) A first winter Iceland Gull

22 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) The 3 Iceland Gulls-an adult and 2 first winters-and the first winter Glaucous Gull again roosted

22 January: Willington GP (SK2827) 14 Goldeneye, 1 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew, 10 Redshank and 3 Stonechat

22 January: Dove Valley Lake (SK2031) 375 Wigeon and a Ruff

22 January: Stubbing Pond (SK3667) The first winter drake Scaup still present

22 January: Denby to Smalley foot path (SK3946) 2 Curlew, 4 Gadwall, 5 Skylark, 2 Grey Wagtail, 100 Black Headed Gull, 2 Buzzard, 6 Red-legged Partridge

21 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) A Kittiwake flew through at 8.30.a.m.

21 January: Drakelow WR (SK2220) 101 Cormorant, 2 Shelduck, 15 Goldeneye, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 2 Stonechat, 2 Willow Tit, Treecreeper, 20 Redpoll and 2 Raven through SW

20 January: Kedleston Park (SK3140) Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, several Nuthatch, several Treecreeper, 10+ Coal Tits, 200+ Chaffinch, at least 3 Brambling, 4 Bullfinch, 2 Mandarin, Buzzard, 2 Jay

20 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) 3 Iceland Gulls roosted-an adult and 2 first winters along with the first winter Glaucous Gull. For anybody who wants to see these "northern" Gulls now is the time to go to this site and see them amongst an impressive large roost.

20 January: Stubbing Pond (SK3667) The first winter drake Scaup still present

20 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) The juv. Great Northern Diver still present on Jan 19th but could not be found on Jan 20th. The Black Necked Grebe still present from Paul Stanley Hide but it is now getting quite ekusive.

20 January: Bradley Dam (SK2245) At least 14 Mandarins

20 January: Swarkestone (SK3527) The 2 Eurasian White Fronted Geese still present amongst the large flock of Grey Lag Geese. Also at least 2 Egyptian Geese still present.

19 January: Stubbing Pond (SK3667) The first winter drake Scaup still present. A drake Goosander and a Pink Footed Goose on Jan 18th with a Peregrine Falcon over on Jan 19th.

19 January: Kedleston Park (SK3140) Stonechat near the old boat house

19 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) Three Iceland Gulls-an adult, a second and a first winter along with the first winter Glaucous Gull roosted

19 January: Birdholme WR (SK3868) 1 Pintail (male)

19 January: Wingerworth Lido (SK3766) 9 Goosanders & 10 Tufted Duck

19 January: Island Pond, Wingerworth (SK3767) 1 Gadwall (male)

18 January: Poolsbrook Country Park (SK4373) The first winter Glaucous Gull briefly at about 1.50 p.m
17 January: Cromford Meadows (SK3056) 1 Buzzard, 57 Redwing & 1 Siskin

17 January: Wilne Lane (SK4531) An imm. Marsh Harrier was hunting the fields

16 January: Wheeldon Mill (SK3973) Kingfisher

16 January: Poolsbrook Country Park (SK4373) The first winter Iceland Gull present from 10.50 a.m.-1.20 p.m. before it flew off NW. An adult present at 1.45.p.m.

16 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) The first winter Glaucous Gull and 2 first winter Iceland Gulls roosted

16 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) The juv. Great Northern Diver still present between the dam and the sailing club at 2.00.p.m. and the Black Necked Grebe still present from Paul Stanley Hide.

15 January: Calton Lees(SK2568) A possible Rough Legged Buzzard near late afternoon. It may be worth giving any Buzzard seen in this area a second look.

15 January: Dove Valley Park (SK2032) 2 Stonechat

15 January: Great Longstone (SK2071) 100 Pink-footed Geese NW

15 January: Baslow (SKJ2572) Tawny Owl calling from centre of A619/A623 traffic island

15 January: Moorway Lane Pond (SK3232) 2 Water Rail, 2 Gadwall, Cormorant, 16 Tufted Duck, 40 Collared Dove, Grey Heron

15 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) 400 Pink-footed Geese high heading SW

15 January: Willington GP (SK2827) 1 Shelduck, 1 Egyptian Goose, 20 Goldeneye, 6 Shoveler, c260 Wigeon, 40 Pochard, 8 Water Rail, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Sparrowhawk, 1 Little Owl and 1 Tawny Owl. Starling roost c5500

15 January: Stubbing Pond (SK3667) The first winter drake Scaup still present

15 January: Williamthorpe NR (SK4366) 500 Pink Footed Geese flew West late morning

15 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) 320 Pink Footed Geese flew West

15 January: Poolsbrook Country Park (SK4373) The first winter Iceland Gull again present at 11.30.a.m.

15 January: Willington GP (SK2827) 1 Curlew, 20 Goldeneye and 8 Shoveler

15 January: Foremark Res. (SK3323) Two wardens who are vey experienced birders could find no sign of the reported Woodlark in private fields behind the reservoir. At least 1 Raven flew over and Marsh Tit was seen at the Carver's Rocks end.

14 January: Stubbing Pond (SK3667) Scaup (male), 1 Pochard & 1 Grey Wagtail

14 January: Poolsbrook Country Park (SK4373) First winter Glaucous Gull was briefly present mid-morning.

14 January: Wingerworth Lido (SK3766) 1 Gadwall (male) & 16 Tufted Duck

14 January: Swarkestone (SK3527) Still 2 White fronted Geese, 1 Pink footed Goose and 3 Egyptian Geese amongst the Greylag flock. Also, c230 Canada Geese, 1 Kingfisher & 42 Mute Swan around the sailing lake.

14 January: Barrow (SK3427) c250 Wigeon, 10 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye, 12 Gadwall, 160 Tufted Duck, 45 Mute Swan & 1 Little Grebe.

14 January: Drakelow WR (SK2220) Woodcock, 2 Stonechat, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper in song. The road to the Reserve is still under water in one area so we still recommend that visitors continue to leave vehicles in the car park near the gatehouse and walk in.

14 January: Sheepbridge Woods (SK3474) Kingfisher, 12 Yellowhammer, 5 Goldfinch, 10 Redwing

14 January: Holmebrook Valley Park (SK3572) Bullfinch, 2 Jay, 2 Coal Tit

13 January: Swarkestone Lake (SK3527) The 2 Eurasian White Fronted Geese again present in the field opposite the fishermans car park. Also here 1 Pink Footed Goose, 123 Grey Lag Goose and 5 Egyptian Geese.

13 January: Foremark Res. (SK3323) A report of a Woodlark flushed with Skylarks from private farm land behind the reservoir by two wardens

13 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) A Great Grey Shrike by the main car park at 1.30 p.m. No further sign by late afternoon but a first winter Glaucous Gull and an adult Yellow Legged Gull roosted.

13 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) At least 1 juv. Great Northern Diver at Millfields with the Black Necked Grebe from Paul Stanley Hide at least up to dinner time. A first winter Yellow Legged Gull on Flat Island late afternoon.

12 January: Poolsbrook Country Park (SK4373) The first winter Icland Gull again present early aftenoon

12 January: Stubbing Pond (SK3667) An adult drake Scaup

11 January: Carr Vale NR (SK4669) The first winter Glaucous Gull again present until 3.50.p.m. when it flew off to the SW.

11 January: Swarkestone Lake (SK3527) 2 Eurasian White Fronted Geese in the goose flock in the field opposite the fishermans car park (thanks Paul), The flock consisted of 107 Grey Lag Geese, 1 Pink Footed Goose and 5 Egyptian Geese.

11 January: Willington GP (SK2827) 1 Egyptian Goose and 9 Redshank

11 January: Staunton Harold Res (SK3723) 1 Egyptian Goose and 8 Grey Lag Geese

10 January: Linacre Res (SK3272) Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 5 Nuthatch, 10 Great Tit, 10 Goldfinch, 10 Mandarin

10 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) The 2 juv. Great Northern Divers still present on Jan 10th along with the Black Necked Grebe, the latter still being from the Paul Stanley Hide.

10 January: Carr Vale NR (SK4669) First winter Glaucous Gull again present at 9.20 a.m.

10 January: Williamthorpe NR (SK4366) Jack Snipe

10 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) First winter Iceland Gull and an adult Caspian Gull roosted

9 January: Cromford Church (SK2957) 3 Hawfinches (at last!) at 08-45

9 January: Willington GP (SK2827) Chiffchaff

9 January: Carr Vale NR (SK4669) A first winter Glaucous Gull at 4.15 p.m. along with 2 Goosander

8 January: Willington GP (SK2827) A Ruff with 8 Redshank and 2 Stonechat

8 January: Foremark Res. (SK3323) A Common (Mealy) Redpoll with 4 Lesser Redpolls along the bridleway near the barn

8 January: Swarkestone Lake (SK3527) The 2 Eurasian White Fronted Geese still present along with 57 Grey Lag Geese and 5 Egyptian Geese.

7 January: Drakelow WR (SK2220) 12 Goldeneye, 2 Goosander, 34 Golden Plover south west, Stonechat, 36 Robin, Willow Tit, Nuthatch

7 January: Goyt's Moss / Berry Clough area (SK0273) Male Hen Harrier, (SK0374) Black Grouse cock flushed between Burbage Edge and the old railway tunnel, (SK0275) 25 Golden Plover & 2 Raven over Goyt's Lane pond

7 January: Willington (SK2828) Green Sandpiper feeding behind A38 north-bound petrol station

5 January: Staunton Harold Res (SK3723) The juv. Great Northern Diver was again present by the sailing club mid-afternoon

5 January: Swarkestone Lake (SK3527) The 2 Eurasian White Fronted Geese still present with Grey Lags and an Egyptian Goose in the grass field opposite the fishermans car park

5 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) A first winter Iceland Gull roosted

5 January: Aston-on-Trent GP (SK4329) No sign of any Smew, only bird of note was a Chiffchaff

4 January: Bradley Dam (SK2245) Several mandarin, 11 Goosander

4 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) Great Northern Diver, Black-necked Grebe, Siskin and Redpoll by the Paul Stanley Hide and a Peregrine took a Moorhen in front of the Wildlife Centre but dropped it onto the water

4 January: Hilton GP (SK2431) Great Spotted Woodpecker, Willow Tit

3 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) Both Great Northern Divers were off the dam wall near Millfields with the Black Necked Grebe still from Paul Stanley Hide

3 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) An adult Mediterranean Gull and an adult Yellow Legged Gull roosted

3 January: Hardwick Park (SK4563) Buzzard, Kingfisher

2 January: Staunton Harold Res (SK3723) The juv. Great Northern Diver was in the Broadstone Lane inlet mid-morning. There were c30 Tree Sparrows at the feeding station in the Calke-round-Car Park.

2 January: Carsington Water (SK2552) The Black Necked Grebe still off Paul Stanley Hide

2 January: Ogston Res (SK3760) The first winter Glaucous Gull again roosted

2 January: Linacre Res. (SK3372) 33 Mandarin and 3 Goosander late afternoon

2 January: Drakelow WR (SK2220) 2 Woodcock, 2 Stonechat and a Chiffchaff

2 January: Birdholme WR (SK3868) 6 Goosander & 1 GS Woodpecker

2 January: Wingerworth Lido (SK3766) 1 Gadwall & 10 Tufted Duck

1 January: Staunton Harold Res (SK3723) Great Northern Diver at 13-15, 2 Goldeneye, 34 Greylag Geese

1 January: Newton (SK4459) 250 Golden Plover heading SW

1 January: Barrow GP (SK3528) 200 Fieldfare, 100 Redwing, 160 Wigeon, 4 Meadow Pipit, Curlew

1 January: Ambaston GP (SK4232) Green Sandpiper

1 January: Swarkestone Lake (SK3527) 6 Egyptian Geese (SK358276), Sparrowhawk, 15 Red-legged Partridge, 2 Teal, 20 Wigeon, 100+ Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese

1 January: Willington Power Station (SK3128) 2 Pergrines on second cooling tower from road

1 January: Radbourne (SK2935) Nuthatch, 2 Treecreepers, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Coal Tit, 6+ Long-tailed Tit


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