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December 19th
Male Hen Harrier again at Swallow Moss late afternoon and Woodcock.
14 Waxwings still in Stoke-on-Trent at 134 Basford Park Road in rowans but mobile.
4 Long-eared Owls still at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP and Woodcock.
December 18th
2 Little Egrets at Croxall GP on east side this afternoon.
20 Waxwings in Stafford off Cambridge Street behind Corporation Street flew towards allotments.
14 Waxwings in Stoke-on-Trent on Basford Park Road in rowans mid-afternoon.
Long-eared Owl still at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP this morning.
2 Waxwings in Stafford at Baswich Lane/Shipston Road junction on aerials at 1.50pm.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Note: main path closed; ask at visitor centre for directions.
Hawfinch reported at north end of Cannock Chase at 'Brocton Heights' (no further details).
6 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & 5 adults) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening and 72 Goldeneye - Permit only.
December 17th
Waxwing in Stafford off Cambridge Street behind Corporation Street in silver birch this afternoon.
9 Pink-footed Geese flew north over Penkridge this morning.
Several Long-eared Owls still at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP this afternoon.
2 Caspian Gulls (3w & adult) again at Chasewater in roost this evening, plus adult Mediterranean Gull and adult Yellow-legged Gull.
35+ Eurasian White-fronted Geese still near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR at end of Warrens Lane this afternoon.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Note: main path closed; ask at visitor centre for directions.
December 16th
2 Whooper Swans at Whitemoor Haye at Sittles Farm.
c25 Golden Plover at Barton-under-Needwood in field near A38 junction with Lapwings at 1pm (B George).
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Note: main path closed; ask at visitor centre for directions.
5 Long-eared Owls at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP.
Common Redpoll at Dosthill NR in alders with 17 Lesser Redpoll.
Several Waxwings still in Stoke-on-Trent at Baddeley Green between Trentfields and Malcolm Close this morning (heard only). Also 30 Waxwings flew over nearby.
Water Pipit still at Chasewater along south shore, plus 20 Goosander and adult Caspian Gull in roost this evening.
Jack Snipe at Uttoxeter at JCB on pool behind factory.
3 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & 2 adults) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening - Permit only.
December 15th
2 Caspian Gulls (3w & adult) at Chasewater in roost this evening and Short-eared Owl again along north shore.
200+ Pink-footed Geese west of Alton flew NW over Dimmingsdale at 10.45am and 130 Redpoll in area.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Note: main path closed; ask at visitor centre for directions.
9 Waxwings in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields on south side of Berry Hill retirement village mid-morning.
Waxwing still just NW of Wolverhampton in Codsall at 59 Bilbrook Road 2pm - 2.30pm and showing well (Ian Lavell, Mark Hancox & Colin Townend).
5 Willows Tits at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP, plus 360+ Golden Plover and 30 Redpoll.
Female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker near Stafford in Baswich at River Sow Meadows in willows near Walton Canal bridge late afternoon.
4 Brambling 1 mile west of Hulme at Captains Barn with Chaffinch flock.
2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening - Permit only.
December 14th
Water Pipit at Chasewater along shore near fort at 2.30pm (S George). Also Caspian Gull (3w) in roost this evening and adult Mediterranean Gull in roost.
2 Waxwings in Talke off Red Street flew low north over Crofters Court at 2.30pm.
Male Hen Harrier again at Swallow Moss in roost at 3.40pm and 3 Short-eared Owls.
Adult Caspian Gull at Silverdale Colliery on The Void this afternoon and adult Yellow-legged Gull.
6 Jack Snipe in Caverswall off Caverswall Road in marsh behind Caverswall Cricket Club at 3pm.
Hawfinch at Madeley sewage works briefly at 11am.
c50 Waxwings in Stoke-on-Trent at Baddeley Green between Trentfields and Malcolm Close at 1pm but mobile.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam this morning. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
1 Waxwing still just NW of Wolverhampton in Codsall at 59 Bilbrook Road.
3 Goosander NE of Alton at Brookleys Lake and 51 Mandarin.
Green Sandpiper at Uttoxeter Quarry and 40 Barnacle Geese.
56 Goldeneye at Belvide Reservoir and adult white morph Snow Goose - Permit only.
December 13th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam this afternoon, plus female Scaup, 3 female Goosander and drake Goldeneye. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
7 Waxwings still just NW of Wolverhampton in Codsall at 59 Bilbrook Road.
9 Pink-footed Geese at Alvecote Pools NR flew west over Robeys Lane at 11.10am.
3 White-fronted Geese at Chasewater briefly and 28 Goosander on Jeffrey's Swag.
Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening, plus Goosander and Snow Goose with Greylag Geese - Permit only.
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Uttoxeter Quarry and 2 Goosander.
5 Goosander flew over Croxall Lakes NR.
5 Corn Buntings at Whitemoor Haye in trees by farm feeding area.
December 12th
Dark-bellied Brent Goose at Belvide Reservoir briefly then flew east at 10.25am, plus 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost this evening and 6 Great Black-backed Gulls - Permit only.
13 Waxwings still on NE side of Rugeley by A51 Wolseley Road/Old Eaton Road junction.
9 Waxwings just NW of Wolverhampton in Codsall at 59 Bilbrook Road 11.30am to 2.30pm at least and showing well (Ian Lavell).
15 Waxwings in Weston Coyney on Princess Drive by Weston Coyney Junior School late afternoon then flew off.
3 Jack Snipe in Caverswall off Caverswall Road at Caverswall Cricket Club at 11am.
December 11th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
13 Waxwings on NE side of Rugeley by A51 Wolseley Road/Old Eaton Road junction.
7 Waxwings still just NW of Wolverhampton in Codsall at 59 Bilbrook Road.
Female Common Scoter still at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon and 7 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost this evening - Permit only.
Female Scaup still at Blithfield Reservoir and Caspian Gull reported.
December 10th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
11 Waxwings on NE side of Rugeley by A51 Wolseley Road/Old Eaton Road junction this afternoon.
7 Waxwings still just NW of Wolverhampton in Codsall at 59 Bilbrook Road in front garden this afternoon.
Female Common Scoter at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon and 7 Yellow-legged Gulls in roost this evening - Permit only.
4 Yellow-legged Gulls just SW of Swynnerton at Cotes Heath in field this afternoon and 3 Great Black-backed Gulls.
Turnstone still at Chasewater on sailing club shore this morning and 2 Goosander.
Female Scaup still at Blithfield Reservoir and Woodcock.
13 Goosander just NW of Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR and Jack Snipe.
December 9th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Water Pipit just NW of Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR mid-afternoon and 19 Eurasian White-fronted Geese.
7 Waxwings just NW of Wolverhampton in Codsall at 59 Bilbrook Road 3.30pm - 4pm.
8 Waxwings on NE side of Rugeley by A51 Wolseley Road/Old Eaton Road junction in tree mid-morning and still present at 3.30pm.
Turnstone still at Chasewater on sailing club shore this morning, plus Short-eared Owl still along north shore at 3.40pm and 14 Goosander.
2 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & 3w) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening - Permit only.
6 Brambling in a Forsbrook garden this morning.
December 8th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by dam. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Adult Kittiwake in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake early afternoon and still present at 3.20pm.
2 Scaup still at Blithfield Reservoir and Common Sandpiper.
Jack Snipe in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 23 Golden Plover, 4 Stonechat and 4 Redpoll.
4 Goosander at Belvide Reservoir at west end, plus Stonechat and 6 Golden Plover flew over - Permit only.
December 7th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam and 4 Goosander flew over. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Hen Harrier again at Swallow Moss late afternoon.
3 Waxwings at Winkhill flew east over Blackbrook Zoological Park.
Adult Caspian Gull at Chasewater in roost this evening, plus adult Mediterranean Gull, Short-eared Owl and Turnstone still on sailing club shore.
Adult Mediterranean Gull at Gailey Reservoirs on sailing lake this afternoon.
34 Goosander at Blithfield Reservoir and Common Sandpiper.
96 Goldeneye at Belvide Reservoir, plus 22 Gooosander flew over and Brambling over - Permit only.
Long-eared Owl still at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP early afternoon.
December 6th
16+ Crossbills on Cannock Chase near cadet huts this morning.
3 Short-eared Owls at Chasewater, plus Turnstone still on sailing club shore, adult Yellow-legged Gull in roost, 3 Jack Snipe and 25 Lesser Redpoll.
5 Waxwings in Leek at Morrisons supermarket car park at 3.15pm then flew towards town centre.
Male Snow Bunting still at Blithfield Reservoir on south side of causeway at Abbots Bromley end at midday but can be very elusive (B & S George). Also near-adult Caspian Gull in roost and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this afternoon. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
3 Whooper Swans at Essington Quarry Pool this morning.
Male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker just north of Upper Tean at Huntley Wood this morning.
2 Tree Sparrows at Upper Tean.
No sign of Long-eared Owl at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP, but Willow Tit and 250 Golden Plover.
Jack Snipe at Berry Hill Fields this morning and 4 Stonechat.
4 Goosander at Uttoxeter Quarry this morning.
4 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & 3 adults) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening, plus 2 Gooosander, Stonechat and 20+ Siskin - Permit only.
No sign of any Waxwings on east side of Tamworth off Eagle Drive at Tamworth Municipal Golf Course this morning.
December 5th
5 Waxwings on east side of Tamworth off Eagle Drive at Tamworth Municipal Golf Course by 17th hole.
Snow Bunting still at Blithfield Reservoir on causeway but can be elusive, plus 2 female Scaup, Green Sandpiper and 15 Lesser Redpoll in Blithe Bay. Also Common Sandpiper on north side of causeway at 2.45pm (B George). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Turnstone still at Chasewater on sailing club shore, plus adult Mediterranean Gull in roost this evening and Yellow-legged Gull (3w).
Crossbill at Cannock Chase near White House car park flew over bible college at 12.15pm.
No sign of any Waxwings in Uttoxeter on Town Meadow Way in trees at Lidl supermarket.
December 4th
2 male Hen Harriers at Swallow Moss late afternoon.
15 Waxwings in Uttoxeter on Town Meadow Way in trees at Lidl supermarket.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir by water works just south of dam. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Snow Bunting still at Blithfield Reservoir on causeway and Common Scoter. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Turnstone at Chasewater on sailing club shore.
3 Waxwings at Cannock Chase in car park opposite bible college briefly early afternoon.
2 Brambling at Belvide Reservoir and 2 adults Yellow-legged Gulls in roost this evening - Permit only.
December 3rd
Snow Bunting at Blithfield Reservoir on causeway near car park at west end (for 2nd day). Also female Scaup on north side of causeway at 2.30pm (B George) and 9 Goosander in Tad Bay at 2pm. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
3 Waxwings still at Cannock Chase at White House car park this afternoon and 8 Crossbills (2 males) by cadet huts.
4 Whooper Swans (2 adults & 2 juveniles) at Chasewater.
6 Goldeneye at Westport Lake but no sign of adult female Scaup.
2 Yellow-legged Gulls at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening and Goosander - Permit only.
December 2nd
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on water works side of dam often feeding out of view in overflow tunnel. Also 4 Whooper Swans flewover early afternoon and appeared to land at north end and 3 Goosander (1 drake) (Trevor Hannington & Tony Smith). Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
CATTLE EGRET still at Barton-under-Needwood on south side in fields along Captains Lane.
Smew (redhead) still at Alvecote Pools NR on Pretty Pigs Pool viewable from Laundy Lane car park.
3 Waxwings at Cannock Chase by metal gate at top of White House car park early afternoon.
Probable Caspian Gull (2w) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & 3w). Also 40+ Tree Sparrows at feeding station in front of Gazebo Hide - Permit only.
Scaup still at Blithfield Reservoir.
3 drake Goosander just NW of Alton on River Churnet by Ramblers Retreat Restaurant.
December 1st
CATTLE EGRET still at Barton-under-Needwood on south side in fields along Captains Lane.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on grass below dam mid-morning and still present this afternoon commuting between dam and sewage treatment works. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Long-eared Owl still at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP roosting in Ox Iron Wood.
Smew (redhead) still at Alvecote Pools NR on Pretty Pigs Pool viewable from Laundy Lane car park and escaped adult drake Hooded Merganser again.
2 Waxwings stillat Cannock Chase near White House car park this morning. First-winter Waxwing present at 2.45pm (B George).
34 Eurasian White-fronted Geese still near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR at SE end.
3 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 2 adults) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening - Permit only.
8 Brambling at Whitmore along Bent Lane this morning and 6 Tree Sparrows.
November 30th
5 Waxwings at Cannock Chase at White House car park at 1.10pm (S George).
Female Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir relocated in Tad Bay and adult Yellow-legged Gull in roost (Martyn Yapp). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
CATTLE EGRET still at Barton-under-Needwood on south side in fields along Captains Lane.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam at 12.45pm and showing very well (B George). Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Marsh Harrier at Doxey Marshes NR over Tillington Flash briefly at 3.15pm and 12 Eurasian White-fronted Geese still.
Smew (redhead) still at Alvecote Pools NR on Pretty Pigs Pool viewable from Laundy Lane car park.
Short-eared Owl at Chasewater on north shore at 1.30pm and showing well, plus adult Mediterranean Gull in roost and third-winter Yellow-legged Gull.
Short-eared Owl on the North Staffordshire Moors at Swallow Moss and 2 Short-eared Owls at Boarsgrove.
Adult female Scaup still in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake this afternoon.
November 29th
CATTLE EGRET at Barton-under-Needwood on south side in fields along Captains Lane late morning and still present this afternoon then flew south towards farm at 3.30pm (B George).
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this morning and still present this afternoon. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Female Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir off west end of causeway this morning. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
2 Brambling near Dimmingsdale on farm land with Chaffinch flock this morning.
November 28th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this afternoon. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Adult female Scaup still in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake this afternoon.
Third-winter Yellow-legged Gull still at Belvide Reservoir and 5 Goosander - Permit only.
Male Brambling at Cheddleton in garden this morning.
November 27th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam late morning and still present mid-afternoon. Park at visitor centre at north end and walk south for 1.5 miles.
Third-winter Yellow-legged Gull still at Belvide Reservoir, plus 7 Golden Plover and feral Pink-footed Goose still with Greylag Geese - Permit only.
November 26th
6 Waxwings in Stoke-on-Trent flew south over Westport Lake at 9.45am, plus adult female Scaup still and 5 Goldeneye.
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this afternoon and 9 Goosander.
Mediterranean Gull flew through Croxall Lakes NR at 2.45pm (B George).
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye with Mute Swans at 2pm and 23 Golden Plover with large Lapwing flock (B George).
Female Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir, plus 2 Scaup, 38 Goosander, Common Sandpiper and several Brambling. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
25 Eurasian White-fronted Geese still near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR late morning, plus 13 Barnacle Geese, 12 Goosander and Goldeneye.
4 Goosander at Belvide Reservoir late afternoon, plus 75 Goldeneye, 22 Golden Plover and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & adult) in roost this evening - Permit only.
November 25th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this morning and still present this afternoon and showing well.
Long-eared Owl at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP, plus 520 Golden Plover and 5+ Willow Tits.
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye with Mute Swans mid-morning.
Adult female Scaup still in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake this afternoon.
45 Pink-footed Geese just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew north over Black Bank at 8am.
98 Goosander at Blithfield Reservoir at dusk.
2 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & adult) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening and 3 Goosander at dusk - Permit only.
November 24th
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this morning and showing well and still present mid-afternoon.
3 Hen Harriers (1 male) at Swallow Moss late afternoon and 2 Short-eared Owls.
Adult Caspian Gull again at Chasewater in roost this evening and Great Northern Diver (2w) still.
3 Scaup still at Blithfield Reservoir and 29 Goosander.
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Belvide Reservoir on edge of wood near car park at 11am, plus Yellow-legged Gull off dam wall at 12.30pm and Pink-footed Goose on north shore with Canada Geese (B George) - Permit only.
7 Siskin at Cannock Chase along Marquis Drive near feeding station at 2pm (B George).
70 Tree Sparrows SW of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Whitmore on private farmland.
November 23rd
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER still 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this morning and still present mid-afternoon and showing well (also visits stream below dam).
29 Kittiwakes flew through Blithfield Reservoir, plus Long-tailed Duck still off causeway, Common Scoter, 3 Scaup, Common Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater, plus third-winter Caspian Gull in roost this evening and third-winter Yellow-legged Gull. Also Short-eared Owl again, plus 12 Goosander and 39 Goldeneye.
2 Hen Harriers (1 male) again at Swallow Moss late afternoon.
Adult Mediterranean Gull at Gailey Reservoirs on sailing lake early afternoon.
26 Eurasian White-fronted Geese still near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR near cemetery and Goosander.
2 Yellow-legged Gulls at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening, plus Goosander and 1+ Shelduck - Permit only.
November 22nd
Juvenile SPOTTED SANDPIPER 2 miles NNE of Leek at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this afternoon.
Water Pipit at Chasewater on south shore at 11am (B & S George), plus second-winter Great Northern Diver still and Short-eared Owl over North Marsh. Also 2 Caspian Gulls (3w & adult) in roost this evening, plus adult Mediterranean Gull and third-winter Yellow-legged Gull.
Adult female Scaup still in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake this morning.
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye this afternoon, plus Goosander and 13 Goldeneye.
2 Little Egrets at Croxall GP on east lake this afternoon and 10 Goldeneye.
31 Eurasian White-fronted Geese near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR opposite cemetery and 4 Goosander (1 drake).
Third-winter Yellow-legged Gull still at Belvide Reservoir, plus 21 Brambling, male Stonechat, 4 Shelduck and 2 Green Sandpipers flew over - Permit only.
November 21st
Peregrine at Blithfield Reservoir flew over causeway at 3pm (B George).
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater, plus adult Caspian Gull in roost this evening, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls and third-winter Yellow-legged Gull.
Adult female Scaup still in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake late afternoon.
2 Willow Tits at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP on feeders by visitor centre this morning, plus Woodcock and c40 Golden Plover but no sign of Great Grey Shrike.
Third-winter Yellow-legged Gull at Belvide Reservoir on north shore early afternoon, plus 2 Goosander, 2 Shelduck and 80 Golden Plover over - Permit only.
November 20th
Adult female Scaup still in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake this morning.
33 Pink-footed Geese just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew west over Black Bank at 8.15am.
7+ Eurasian White-fronted Geese still near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR at west end.
4 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w, 2 3w & adult) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening and 5 Great Black-backed Gulls - Permit only.
250 Golden Plover at Silverdale Colliery on The Void this morning.
Woodcock at Cannock Chase this morning.
November 19th
Adult Pale-bellied Brent Goose at Chasewater briefly, plus Slavonian Grebe still, second-winter Great Northern Diver still and 7 Goosander. Also adult Mediterranean Gull in roost and 2 third-winter Yellow-legged Gulls.
20+ Pink-footed Geese at Cheddleton flew WNW this evening.
Great Grey Shrike still at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP this morning at cSJ.934.450 but mobile and still present early afternoon near visitor centre (B George).
Adult female Scaup in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake late afternoon.
Scaup (female/juvenile) at Copmere this afternoon and 15 Goosander.
Female Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir just south causeway, plus 3 Scaup and 30 Goosander.
4 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w, 3w & 2 adults) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening, plus Goosander, 2 Shelduck, 40 Tree Sparrows on feeders by Gazebo Hide and male Stonechat - Permit only.
November 18th
Great Grey Shrike at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP this afternoon.
Slavonian Grebe still at Chasewater off dam this morning and second-winter Great Northern Diver still off west shore.
Juvenile female Scaup at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon (different individual to the bird present on 14th). Also 2 Goosander, 2 Shelduck, 12 Golden Plover, 3 Dunlin, male Stonechat and 3 third-winter Yellow-legged Gulls in roost this evening - Permit only.
Female Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir viewable from causeway and showing well.
34 Eurasian White-fronted Geese near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR on Cresswell Flash and 12 Barnacle Geese.
November 17th
Slavonian Grebe at Chasewater off dam this afternoon.
Female Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir viewable from causeway this afternoon. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Probable Bar-tailed Godwit flew through Belvide Reservoir this morning and 10+ Dunlin through. Also 2 Goosander (1 drake), 2 Shelduck and male Stonechat still - Permit only.
Goosander (redhead) at Knypersley Reservoir near dam mid-afternoon.
Female Brambling in a Cheddleton garden.
November 16th
Short-eared Owl at Branston GP briefly, plus 2 Golden Plover, Green Sandpiper and Shelduck.
Willow Tit at Branston Water Park.
Adult Mediterranean Gull at Chasewater on jetty this afternoon.
Adult male Hen Harrier again at Swallow Moss late afternoon and Short-eared Owl. Also Short-eared Owl near Mermaid Inn.
Firecrest at Alvecote Pools NR beyond orchard in oak tree with owl box and 2 Goldeneye on Mill Pool.
Female Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir just north of causeway, plus 2 Scaup and 35 Goosander. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
44 Eurasian White-fronted Geese again near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR on Cresswell Flash early afternoon, plus 11 Barnacle Geese and Pintail.
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye viewable from rough track.
170 Golden Plover at Belvide Reservoir, plus male Brambling (later taken by Sparrowhawk), Goosander, 56 Goldeneye, 2 Shelduck, Green Sandpiper, feral adult Pink-footed Goose and third-winter Yellow-legged Gull in roost - Permit only.
730 Golden Plover at Coldmeece Pools.
200 Golden Plover just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Silverdale Colliery on The Void.
6 Brambling at Cannock Chase on feeders at Marquis Drive.
Brambling at Hanchurch Woods south of lower car park with finch flock.
13 Mandarin (8 drakes) at Brookleys Lake this afternoon.
3 Green Sandpipers at Uttoxeter Quarry.
Golden Plover at Berry Hill Fields in paddocks this morning and 4 Stonechat.
November 15th
Adult Great Northern Diver at Blithfield Reservoir north of causeway until 10.56am when flew south and may have landed by dam. Also female Long-tailed Duck still just north of causeway viewable from bridge and first-winter Little Gull off dam late afternoon. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
2 male Hen Harriers (2w & adult) at Swallow Moss late afternoon and Short-eared Owl.
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater, plus 42 Goldeneye and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & adult) in roost.
39 Eurasian White-fronted Geese near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR on Cresswell Flash at 11am (44 until 3.50pm when flew north), plus 12 Barnacle Geese and 2 female Goosander (B & S George).
Female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Uttoxeter Quarry this morning, plus 4 Goosander, 6 Stonechat and Green Sandpiper.
60+ Golden Plover still at Belvide Reservoir, plus 2 Shelduck, male Stonechat and 2 Peregrines - Permit only.
November 14th
Juvenile female Scaup at Belvide Reservoir, plus drake Pintail still, 2 Shelduck, 86 Golden Plover, male Stonechat and immature Peregrine. Also adult Yellow-legged Gull in roost this evening - Permit only.
Second-winter male Hen Harrier again at Swallow Moss roosted at 4.25pm.
35 Eurasian White-fronted Geese still near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR on Cresswell Flash at 2pm, plus 8 Barnacle Geese and 17 Golden Plover through (B George). Also 5 Goosander.
4 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 3 3w) at Chasewater in roost this evening.
64 Goosander at Blithfield Reservoir roosted in Tad Bay and 3 Scaup. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
3 Green Sandpipers at Uttoxeter Quarry this morning plus 10 Golden Plover and 3 Stonechat.
November 13th
Yellow-legged Gull at Blithfield Reservoir on bouy off Watery Lane at 3.10pm and 2 female Brambling along Watery Lane with small Chaffinch flock (B George). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
38 Eurasian White-fronted Geese near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR on Cresswell Flash this morning and 10 Barnacle Geese.
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater, plus adult Mediterranean Gull and 2 third-winter Yellow-legged Gulls.
No sign of any adult Tundra Bean Geese at Belvide Reservoir, but drake Pintail still, 2 Shelduck and immature Peregrine - Permit only.
November 12th
2 adult Tundra Bean Geese again at Belvide Reservoir at west end this afternoon then flew off east at 5pm, plus 117 Golden Plovers, drake Pintail and 2 Shelduck. Also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost this evening - Permit only.
5 Scaup (incl. 1w drake) at Blithfield Reservoir in Blithe Bay and drake Pintail in Tad Bay. Also 69 Goosander and 2 Common Sandpipers. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
2 Hen Harriers (2w male & ringtail) again at Swallow Moss late afternoon and Red Grouse.
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye on flood in front of Whitemoor Haye Farm with Mute Swans at 3.40pm (B George).
30 Eurasian White-fronted Geese still near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR.
10 Crossbills on Cannock Chase between cadet huts and trig point.
4 Goosander at Uttoxeter Quarry.
120 Redpoll near Alton at Dimmingsdale.
November 11th
Long-eared Owl at Weston Coyney at Park Hall CP and 4 Willow Tits.
2 adult Tundra Bean Geese again at Belvide Reservoir on north shore early afternoon then flew north at 4.50pm, plus third-winter Caspian Gull in roost late afternoon, drake Pintail and 2 Shelduck - Permit only.
45 Eurasian White-fronted Geese near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR viewable from metal hide this afternoon and 10 Goosander.
Water Pipit at Essington Quarry Pool on grass between islands at 3.15pm.
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater and 12 Goldeneye.
November 10th
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir under bridge section of causeway and Common Sandpiper in Blithe Bay on east side. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
34 Eurasian White-fronted Geese again near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR on Cresswell Flash early afternoon.
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater.
6 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 5 adults) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening, plus drake Pintail, 219 Golden Plover and 3 male Stonechat - Permit only.
2 Jack Snipe just north of Clay Mills on flooded fields, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and female Goosander flew NE.
November 9th
Juvenile Glaucous Gull at Blithfield Reservoir in roost this evening and 2 Mediterranean Gulls (adult & 1w) reported. Also Long-tailed Duck still off causeway. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
45 Eurasian White-fronted Geese near Stafford at Doxey Marshes NR on Cresswell Flash this morning and still present early afternoon then flew NW at 2.12pm. Also 10 Barnacle Geese and 2 Stonechat.
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye flew along river valley (Paul Anthony).
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater at dusk.
65+ Goosander at Branston NR.
4 Brambling at Belvide Reservoir just west of West End Hide, plus 350 Golden Plover on north shore and 2 male Stonechat but no sign of any Tundra Bean Geese by mid-afternoon - Permit only.
3 Pintail (1 drake) in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake this morning.
November 8th
2 adult Tundra Bean Geese again at Belvide Reservoir on north shore opposite West End Hide from 10.54am and still present mid-afternoon, plus 420 Golden Plover, Dunlin, male Stonechat and feral adult Pink-footed Goose still with Greylag Geese. Also 6 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost - Permit only.
29 Eurasian White-fronted Geese at Doxey Marshes NR near Cresswell Flash this afternoon then flew NW at 4.20pm, plus drake Goosander on Boundary Flash at 10am, Barnacle Goose and 3 Stonechat.
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir under bridge section of causeway this morning and Yellow-legged Gull in roost. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Male Hen Harrier again at Swallow Moss showing well 4pm - 4.35pm and Red Grouse.
Water Pipit still at Uttoxeter Quarry on pit by River Tean, plus 2 Goosander and Stonechat.
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls in roost.
November 7th
2 adult Tundra Bean Geese again at Belvide Reservoir on north shore opposite Gazebo Hide this morning and still present this afternoon in south-east bay viewable from Scott Hide then flew NE at 2.55pm. Also 330 Golden Plover, 4 Dunlin, 3 Shelduck, male Stonechat, 30 Siskin and feral adult Pink-footed Goose still with Greylag Geese - Permit only.
Bittern south of Walton-on-Trent flew south along River Trent at 2.40pm (B George).
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye near Sittles Farm with large Mute Swan flock at 3.10pm (B George).
Second-winter Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater, plus third-winter Yellow-legged Gull in roost and 68 Great Black-backed Gulls.
Female Scaup still at Blithfield Reservoir in Tad Bay, plus 4 Goosander and 12 Goldeneye. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Jack Snipe in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning and 5 Stonechat.
c12 Brambling SW of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Whitmore coming to feeders.
2 Mandarin at Tittesworth Reservoir.
November 6th
2 adult Tundra Bean Geese at Belvide Reservoir on north shore at 3pm then flew low west with 50 Greylag Geese at 3.12pm - the first locality record since 1988. Also 352 Golden Plover, Jack Snipe, 4 Dunlin, 2 Shelduck, male Stonechat and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls in roost - Permit only.
Rock Pipit at Blithfield Reservoir on dam wall at 3.15pm (B George). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Water Pipit still at Uttoxeter Quarry this morning, plus female Scaup, 6 Goosander and 4 Golden Plover.
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye near Sittles Farm with large Mute Swan flock.
Several Brambling near Gailey Reservoir in wood with Chaffinch flock and Willow Tit.
Siberian Chiffchaff reported still at Drayton Bassett Pits at south end by uprooted willows early afternoon and Green Sandpiper on pits.
3 Lesser Redpoll at Cannock Chase at Seven Springs with tit flock at 2.40pm (B George).
November 5th
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye near Sittles Farm with large Mute Swan flock.
67 Golden Plover still at Belvide Reservoir, plus 4 Dunlin, male Stonechat, Peregrine and feral adult Pink-footed Goose with Greylag Geese - Permit only.
November 4th
Drake Common Scoter at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon, plus 201 Golden Plover, 3 Dunlin and 2 male Stonechat still - Permit only.
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye near Sittles Farm at 2.25pm with large Mute Swan/Canada & Greylag Goose flock, plus female Merlin through at 3pm and 7 Golden Plover with mixed Lapwing/Starling flock at 2.20pm (B & S George).
Siberian Chiffchaff reported at Drayton Bassett Pits calling midway along river side at 2.05pm.
November 3rd
No sign of juvenile Purple Sandpiper at Belvide Reservoir this morning but 150+ Golden Plover, 5 Dunlin, 2 male Stonechat and near-adult Yellow-legged Gull roosted this evening. Also 2 female Scaup reported at west end this morning - Permit only.
Whooper Swan at Whitemoor Haye and 25 Golden Plover.
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir on west side of Deep End between Ten Acre Bay and St Stephens Bay and Arctic Tern in Blithe Bay. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
3 Goldeneye in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake.
Brambling in a Stoke-on-Trent garden this morning.
November 2nd
Juvenile Purple Sandpiper at Belvide Reservoir on dam this morning and still present at dusk, plus 2 first-winter Kittiwakes, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Goosanders, 42 Goldeneye, Jack Snipe, 7 Dunlin and 82 Golden Plover - Permit only.
2 male Hen Harriers at Swallow Moss late afternoon.
6 Whooper Swans at Uttoxeter Quarry this afternoon then flew towards Rocester, plus Water Pipit this afternoon, 3 Goosander and Dunlin. Also 14 Bewick's Swans flew ESE at 8.20am.
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir in St Stephens Bay, plus 2 female Scaup still in Tad Bay, drake Pintail and 10 Gooosander. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater by watersports club, plus 23 Goldeneye on Jeffrey's Swag and 3 Goosander.
200 Golden Plover just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Silverdale Colliery on The Void this morning, plus female Goldeneye and female Mandarin.
November 1st
Second-winter male Hen Harrier again at Swallow Moss roosted at 4.50pm.
Water Pipit at Tittesworth Reservoir on dam this afternoon and female Goldeneye. Also 68 Pink-tooted Geese flew SE.
Female Common Scoter at Uttoxeter Quarry this morning and still present this afternoon, plus 4 Goosander, 2 Green Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat. Also 7 Bewick's or Whooper Swans flew over but distant.
First-winter drake Scaup at Gailey Reservoir on main sailing lake early afternoon.
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir in St Stephens Bay and showing well. Also 3 female Scaup still in Tad Bay late morning, plus 3 Pintail (1 drake) and 12 female Goldeneye (B & S George). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Male Peregrine near Hoar Cross at Blunt's Hollow at 12.30pm (B & S George).
Hawfinch at Hanchurch Woods in lower car park this morning.
14 Brambling in Stoke-on-Trent flew over Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 7 Redpoll over, 2 Siskin over, Woodcock flushed and Willow Tit in area.
4 Brambling on the North Stafforshire Moors at The Roaches and Red Grouse.
3 Brambling at Belvide Reservoir, plus 46 Golden Plover, 2 Dunlin, 39 Goldeneye and 2 Shelduck - Permit only.
22 Goldeneye at Chasewater on Jeffrey's Swag at dusk.
October 31st
3 Hen Harriers (adult male, 2w male & ringtail) at Swallow Moss this afternoon (2w male roosted at 4.50pm). Also several Red Grouse.
2 Whooper Swans at Doxey Marshes flew over cemetery towards main hide at 11.30am but no further sign.
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir off dam this morning, plus 3 female Scaup still in Tad Bay and 2 Goosander. Also 6 female Goldeneye in Tad Bay at 11.15am (B George). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Third-winter Caspian Gull again at Chasewater in roost, plus 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & adult) and Great Northern Diver still.
Brambling just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew over Black Bank this morning and 7 Redpoll over.
200+ Golden Plover just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Silverdale Colliery on The Void this morning and 2 Dunlin.
Dunlin still at Belvide Reservoir and male Stonechat - Permit only.
October 30th
250 Pink-footed Geese flew NW over Stoke-on-Trent this morning.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater, plus 2 Jack Snipe, 8 Goldeneye and 2 Stonechat.
2 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & adult) at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening, plus 46 Golden Plover, 2 Dunlin, 40 Siskin and male Stonechat - Permit only.
Female Goldeneye in Stoke-on-Trent at Westport Lake this morning and 2 Shelduck through.
October 29th
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir on east side of Deep End in Mickledale Bay then off causeway and Whooper Swan off causeway but no sign of either late afternoon. Also 5 female Scaup in Tad Bay and Yellow-legged Gull. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Third-winter Caspian Gull at Chasewater in roost, plus 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 3w & 2 adult) and Great Northern Diver still but mobile. Also Rock or Water Pipit by sailing club.
First-winter Mediterranean Gull again at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening and third-winter Yellow-legged Gull. Also 48 Golden Plover, 2 Dunlin and 2 male Stonechat - Permit only.
Female Peregrine at Whitemoor Haye near Sittles Farm at 3.15pm (B George).
9,800 Woodpigeons just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew south over Black Bank between 7am and 8.35am.
2 Stonechat still in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning.
October 28th
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir on east side of Deep End in Mickledale Bay this morning. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
3 Whooper Swans at Belvide Reservoir late morning but no sign this afternoon. Also 14 Golden Plover still and Stonechat - Permit only.
2 Willow Tits in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 4 Stonechat and 2 Redpoll over.
Willow Tit at Rudyard Reservoir this morning.
Dunlin through Westport Lake this morning.
October 27th
4 adult Whooper Swans at Belvide Reservoir from 3.30pm to 4.14pm when flew SE and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost this evening. Also 217 Golden Plover, Jack Snipe, Dunlin, 3 Stonechat and 25 Siskin - Permit only.
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir on east side of Deep End in Mickledale Bay at 3.15pm and Common Sandpiper on dam wall at 3.35pm (B George). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
5 Stonechat in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning.
October 26th
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir on east side of Deep End in Mickledale Bay this morning and still present this afternoon off sailing club. Also near-adult Caspian Gull again, plus 13 Goosander, 16 Goldeneye and Pintail. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Little Egret at Middleton Hall Lakes RSPB (Paul Anthony).
First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Belvide Reservoir in roost this evening (has broken left leg with yellow ring) and 4 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Also 479 Golden Plover, 5 Pintail, Dunlin, male Stonechat and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
Male Merlin on the North Staffordshire Moors at Swallow Moss this afternoon.
Goosander at Uttoxeter Quarry this afternoon, plus 2 Pintail, Green Sandpiper and 7 Siskin.
2 Golden Plover at Branston Pits and 2 Green Sandpipers.
October 25th
Long-tailed Duck (possibly female) still at Blithfield Reservoir in SE corner between sailing club and dam at 10.45am (B & S George). Also 9 Goldeneye in Tad Bay and Pintail. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Short-eared Owl on the North Staffordshire Moors c1 mile north of the Mermaid Inn this afternoon.
First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Belvide Reservoir this morning, plus 100+ Golden Plover still, 4 Pintail still, 20 Siskin and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
Jack Snipe at Uttoxeter Quarry and 2 Stonechat.
Jack Snipe at Tittesworth Reservoir on Conservartion Pool from West Hide early afternoon.
104 Golden Plover just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew over Black Bank this morning.
October 24th
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir on east side of Deep End just north of Mickledale Bay, plus Goosander in Tad Bay and 10 Goldeneye and Dunlin in Blithe Bay. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
400 Golden Plover at Belvide Reservoir, plus 4 Pintail still and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
6 Redpoll just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew south over Black Bank this morning and 6,300 Woodpigeons over.
October 23rd
Juvenile Gannet still at Chasewater until 7.45am then appeared to fly south and Great Northern Diver still.
Long-tailed Duck still at Blithfield Reservoir at east end of causeway viewable from Watery Lane this afternoon but no sign later. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
October 22nd
Great Grey Shrike still at Cannock Chase on west side of Sherbrook Valley below Boulder Stone early afternoon. Also 2 Crossbills by cadet huts at 3.15pm (B George).
Long-tailed Duck at Blithfield Reservoir at north end of Tad Bay late afternoon with Goldeneye flock. Also 2 Pintail. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Juvenile Gannet at Chasewater at dusk, plus Great Northern Diver still, probable third-winter Caspian Gull in roost and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 2 adults).
Female Marsh Harrier reported still at Doxey Marshes, plus 8 Goosander and 3 Stonechat.
350 Golden Plover still at Belvide Reservoir this morning, plus 4 Pintail still, 13 Goldeneye, male Stonechat, Peregrine and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
c466 Golden Plover flew over Stoke-on-Trent area viewed from Black Bank this morning, plus 7 Redpoll over and 5,910 Woodpigeons flew south.
220 Golden Plover in Stoke-on-Trent flew over Berry Hill Fields this morning and 4 Redpoll over.
Common Sandpiper at Croxall.
October 21st
GLOSSY IBIS reported at Belvide Reservoir this morning but no sign this afternoon. Also 4 Pintail still, 13 Goldeneye, 450 Golden Plover, male Stonechat and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
Female Marsh Harrier still at Doxey Marshes this morning and again at 2.30pm, plus Short-eared Owl at north end this evening and Stonechat.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater and 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 4 adults) in roost.
5 Crossbills on Cannock Chase at rifle ranges (John Harris).
October 20th
Near-adult Caspian Gull at Blithfield Reservoir in Tad Bay - Permit only.
Female Marsh Harrier still at Doxey Marshes at midday and Jack Snipe.
7 Crossbills on Cannock Chase west of rifle range in beech trees near crossroads.
First-winter Yellow-legged Gull at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon, plus 4 Pintail still, 358 Golden Plover and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
Brambling flew over Cheddleton and 2 Lesser Redpoll.
October 19th
Great Grey Shrike still at Cannock Chase north of rifle range at 2.30pm and 15 Crossbills by cadet huts.
5 adult Whooper Swans at Uttoxeter Quarry this afternoon, plus 14 Golden Plover and Stonechat.
4 Whooper Swans at Tittesworth Reservoir this afternoon.
Female Marsh Harrier at Doxey Marshes 3.30pm - 4.45pm at least over Creswell Flash.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost.
4 Pintail still at Belvide Reservoir, plus 432 Golden Plover, 10 Goldeneye, male Stonechat, 3 Siskin over and 4 Redpoll over - Permit only.
2 Green Sandpipers at Branston Pits.
48 Redpoll just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew south over Black Bank this morning.
8 Redpoll in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning.
October 18th
3 Pink-footed Geese flew SE over Stoke-on-Trent at 8.45am.
4 Brambling just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew over Black Bank this morning, plus 21 Redpoll over, 53 Golden Plover over and 4 Stonechat.
2 Brambling in Stoke-on-Trent flew over Berry Hill Fields, plus 24 Golden Plover over and 7 Stonechat in area.
Adult Yellow-legged Gull just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at The Void this morning.
Jack Snipe at Belvide Reservoir at west end this morning, plus Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in plantation briefly, 241 Golden Plover, 4 Pintail, 9 Goldeneye, 8 Siskin over, 4 Redpoll over and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
October 17th
Great Grey Shrike reported on Cannock Chase at 2pm (no further details). Also Firecrest in hawthorns opposite bible college (formerly Whitehouse) and Crossbill.
First-winter drake Scaup at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon, plus 163 Golden Plover, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, 16 Siskin, male Stonechat and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater.
Jack Snipe in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 4 Stonechat and 13 Lesser Redpoll.
Brambling just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Black Bank in hedgerow by trig point this morning, plus 30 Lesser Redpoll and Siskin.
Brambling flew over Burton-on-Trent garden this morning and 5 Lesser Redpoll.
Willow Tit at Clay Mills STW and 3 Green Sandpipers.
Willow Tit at Branston Water Park.
Green Sandpiper at Branston Pits.
October 16th
5 Goldeneye at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon, plus 2 Golden Plover, Green Sandpiper, Pintail and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
October 15th
3 adult Whooper Swans flew SW over Essington Quarry Pool at 6.10pm.
First-winter drake Scaup still at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon, plus 2 Rock Pipits (1 on north shore; 1 on south shore), female Merlin at midday, 25 Golden Plover, 2 Pintail and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
80+ Redpoll at Alton near Ramblers Retreat.
October 14th
First-winter drake Scaup at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon, plus 7 Golden Plover, Green Sandpiper and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
Brambling in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields flew NW this morning, plus 25+ Redpoll over and 4 Siskin over.
October 13th
Juvenile Gannet at Whittington picked up in garden then released at Elford on River Tame.
2 Hawfinches flew SW over Codsall this morning.
Juvenile Little Stint at Belvide Reservoir this afternoon, plus 2 Ruff and 27 Golden Plover - Permit only.
Ring Ouzel in Stoke-on-Trent flew over Berry Hill Fields at 8.30am, plus 3 Crossbills over, 35+ Redpoll over and 4 Siskin over. Also Whinchat still, 6 Stonechat and 2 Willow Tits.
2 Crossbills NNE of Stoke-on-Trent at Brown Edge Quarry.
57 Golden Plover in field near Park Hall.
2 Stonechat just NE of Stoke-on-Trent at Light Oaks.
October 12th
Juvenile Whooper Swan just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme on pool at The Void until 9.45am when flew off.
4 Short-eared Owls on Staffordshire Moors: 2 at Middle Hills; 1 at Mermaid Inn; 1 near Swallow Moss. Also 2 Stonechat at Middle Hills.
Rock Pipit at Belvide Reservoir this morning (heard only), plus juvenile Ruff, 2 Golden Plover, 3 Tree Sparrow over, 10 Redpoll over, 5 Siskin over, feral Pink-footed Goose and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater off island.
Whinchat in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 3 Stonechat, 20 Golden Plover, 30 Redpoll over and 2 Willow Tits.
Brambling just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew south over Black Bank this morning.
2 Wheatear in Stoke-on-Trent at Sideway this morning.
October 11th
Rock Pipit at Chasewater at north end of dam.
Rock Pipit in Stoke-on-Trent flew over Westport Lake.
Juvenile Ruff still at Belvide Reservoir, plus 18 Golden Plover, female Goosander, female Pintail, 2 Goldeneye, Peregrine and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid still - Permit only.
7 Goosander at Uttoxeter Quarry, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and Willow Tit.
October 10th
Honey Buzzard flew south over Catholme at 2.50pm and 7 Common Buzzards over at 3pm (B George).
Juvenile Ruff still at Belvide Reservoir and presumed drake Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler hybrid - Permit only.
October 9th
First-winter Little Gull at Blithfield Reservoir over causeway at 2.30pm and White Wagtail on causeway at 2.30pm (B George).
Crossbill in Newcastle-under-Lyme flew south over Enderby Street.
2 Brambling in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields flew NE this morning, plus 4 Redpoll over and 6 Stonechat in area.
Brambling just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew SW over Black Bank this morning, plus 15 Siskin over and Golden Plover over.
No sign of Black-necked Grebe at Chasewater.
October 8th
Black-necked Grebe at Chasewater but mobile.
Short-eared Owl at Essington Quarry Pool appeared to land on east shore at dusk.
4 juvenile Ruff still at Belvide Reservoir on north shore and Golden Plover - Permit only.
Wheatear in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 6 Stonechat and 7 Lesser Redpoll over.
October 7th
Female Red-breasted Merganser in Stoke-on-Trent flew over Westport Lake mid-morning.
Rock Pipit at Essington Quarry Pool this morning.
4 juvenile Ruff at Belvide Reservoir on north shore, plus 3 Goldeneye and immature female Peregrine - Permit only.
October 6th
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater and 3 Great Black-backed Gulls in roost.
October 5th
Gannet just SW of Leek flew SW over Longsdon at 3.18pm.
2 Short-eared Owls NNE of Leek at Middle Hills this afternoon.
Short-eared Owl just west of Swallow Moss near Mermaid Inn this afternoon, plus Wheatear and 2 Stonechat.
Water Pipit at Belvide Reservoir showing well in front of West End Hide for 15 minutes, plus Golden Plover and Willow Tit on feeders - Permit only.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater off sailing club this evening and redhead Goosander on Jeffrey's Swag.
6 Crossbills in Hanchurch Woods on Dog Lane SW of lower car park at 3pm.
2 Crossbills in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields flew east at 4pm, plus Whinchat still this morning, Wheatear, 2 Lesser Redpoll and Jack Snipe flushed on the heath.
5 Red Grouse at Knotbury flew over road at midday.
Barn Owl at Uttoxeter Quarry this afternoon, plus Green Sandpiper and Dunlin.
October 4th
4 Egyptian Geese at Croxton Quarry and 2 Ruddy Shelducks (or hybrids) then flew NW at 8.15am.
Whinchat in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning and Willow Tit.
120 Siskin east of Cheadle at Dimmingsdale.
October 3rd
Yellow-browed Warbler still at Blithfield Reservoir in Stansley Wood at 3.15pm opposite cottages but elusive (B & S George), plus Little Egret in Blithe Bay, Peregrine and Stonechat but no sign of Great White Egret. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
12 Pink-footed Geese just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew WNW over Black Bank at 8.20am and Golden Plover over.
11 Pink-footed Geese in Stoke-on-Trent flew over Berry Hill Fields this morning and 3 Golden Plover over.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater off sailing club this evening.
October 2nd
GREAT WHITE EGRET at Blithfield Reservoir at top of Blithe Bay and 2 Little Egrets but no sign of Yellow-browed Warbler. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
21 Pink-footed Geese just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew NW over Black Bank at 7.45am and 17 Golden Plover over (in small groups).
Whinchat in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 7 Stonechat and Jack Snipe flushed.
Peregrine at Lichfield at A51 bypass at 12.15pm (B & S George).
Second-winter Yellow-legged Gull at Belvide Reservoir late afternoon, plus Ruff, 2 Golden Plover and 2 Dunlin - Permit only.
October 1st
GREAT WHITE EGRET ENE of Lichfield at Elford Gravel Pits this afternoon viewable from footpath alongside pits but elusive.
Yellow-browed Warbler at Blithfield Reservoir in Stansley Wood early afternoon but elusive, plus 19 Goosander, 14 Pintail, Green Sandpiper, male Peregrine and Pink-footed Goose with Greylag Geese. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Third-winter Caspian Gull again at Chasewater in roost, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull and Great Northern Diver still. Also Short-eared Owl over noth heath.
September 30th
6 Stonechat still just east of Stoke-on-Trent at Wetley Moor and 50+ Redpoll.
September 29th
Little Stint at Drayton Bassett Pits, plus 2 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover and male Stonechat.
Crossbill in Hanchurch Woods flew over top clearing this morning, plus 150 Siskin by bridleway near lower cark park and 40 Redpoll.
Whinchat still in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 5 Stonechat, 2 Willow Tits and 12 Redpoll over.
September 28th
3 Red Grouse on the Staffordshire Moors west of the Roaches along gated road at 1pm and 2 Merlin (male & female) near Shawtop Farm at 2pm (B George).
Grey Plover flew north over Blithfield Reservoir, plus 12 Pintail and Goldeneye.
Juvenile Red Kite flew south over Belvide Reservoir this evening.
White Wagtail at Uttoxeter Quarry, plus Pintail and Green Sandpiper.
2 Wheatear in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields, plus Redstart, 5 Stonechat and 6 Golden Plover.
No sign of Ring Ouzel just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Blackbank this morning but 17 Golden Plover over.
September 27th
Third-winter Caspian Gull at Chasewater in roost, plus 2+ adult Mediterranean Gulls, Yellow-legged Gull and Great Northern Diver still.
Rock Pipit at Blithfield Reservoir in Admaston Bay at 11.15am (B & S George). General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
White Wagtail at Yoxall at 1.30pm (B & S George).
Little Egret at Croxall Lakes NR then flew to River Tame (B George).
Ring Ouzel just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Blackbank this afternoon.
Whinchat in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields, plus 5 Stonechat and Willow Tit.
Pintail at Uttoxeter Quarry.
September 26th
Drake Common Scoter still at Blithfield Reservoir in Blithe Bay (B George), plus 2 Rock Pipits, 10 Pintail and 40 Siskin. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
24 Crossbills SW of Newcastle-under-Lyme flew over Maer Hills early afternoon, plus c20 Redpoll over and Willow Tit.
Whinchat just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme at Blackbank on fence near The Void early afternoon.
September 25th
2 drake Common Scoters at Blithfield Reservoir: 1 in Blithe Bay and 1 off dam. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
2 juvenile Little Stints still at Drayton Bassett Pits, plus 2 Pintail, Goldeneye, 6 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 4 Green Sandpipers and 3 Little Egrets.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater off island this evening.
September 24th
Red-breasted Merganser at Blithfield Reservoir in Blithe Bay, plus 8 Goosander in Tad Bay, 7 Pintail and Ruff. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater off pier.
5 Grey Partridge at Whitemoor Haye in front garden of old farmhouse (B George).
Dunlin near Alrewas at Croxall Lakes, plus Redshank and 51 Barnacle Geese over in several small flocks (B George).
3 Hobbies at Essington Quarry Pool this evening.
Wheatear at Belvide Reservoir, plus Dunlin and 2 Ringed Plover - Permit only.
Tree Pipit just west of Newcastle-under-Lyme over Blackbank this morning, plus Golden Plover and 9 Redwing.
September 23rd
2 juvenile Sandwich Terns at Drayton Bassett Pits at north end late morning, plus juvenile Black-necked Grebe still, juvenile Little Stint and 5 Little Egrets.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater off sailing club.
2 Whinchat in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields, plus 3 Wheatear and 7 Stonechat.
7 Stonechat just east of Stoke-on-Trent at Wetley Moor and several Redpoll and Siskin over.
10 Pintail at Blithfield Reservoir, plus Little Egret and 2 Wheatear. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Pintail still at Belvide Reservoir, plus 2 Spotted Flycatchers still by Gazebo Hide, Dunlin and 2 Ringed Plover - Permit only.
September 22nd
First-winter Little Gull still at Blithfield Reservoir near causeway.
2 Common Scoters (1 drake) at Chasewater late evening.
3 Wheatear at Cuckoo Bank.
25 Wheatear in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning, plus 2 Whinchat, 2 White Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail over and 2 Stonechat.
2 Pintail at Belvide Reservoir and juvenile Ringed Plover still - Permit only.
September 21st
2 Ospreys at Blithfield Reservoir, plus first-winter Little Gull still at Deep End, Little Egret and 7 Pintail. General access to causeway and Watery Lane; permit required elsewhere.
Great Northern Diver still at Chasewater off sailing club.
Male Merlin in Stoke-on-Trent at Berry Hill Fields this morning and 2 Whinchat.
2 juvenile Little Stints still at Drayton Bassett Pits on North Pit, plus juvenile Black-necked Grebe still on pit north of North Pit, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper and Little Egret.
Osprey flew south over Swallow Moss at 7.50am.
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