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December 14th
Adult Iceland Gull at Middleton Hall Lake at 12.40pm (B George) and 3 Little Egrets.
Juvenile Glaucous Gull again at Draycote Water in roost this evening and Yellow-legged Gull (1w). Also 3 Great Northern Divers still, male Merlin and 35 Golden Plover.
Black-necked Grebe still between Lea Marston and Kingsbury at Coton Lakes from hide at 1.30pm and female Scaup sp. but very distant (B George).
Drake Scaup at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes at 2.10pm (B George).
Drake Smew at Kingsbury Water Park on Canal Pool this morning and Short-eared Owl over Richard's Meadow.
2 Goldeneye (1 drake) at Brandon Marsh NR.
December 13th
First-winter female LESSER SCAUP still between Lea Marston and Kingsbury at Coton Lakes viewable from hide this morning and still present this afternoon and Black-necked Grebe still. Also 3 Scaup (2 1st.w drakes & 1st.w female) then flew towards Lea Marston Balancing Lakes at 1.30pm.
9 Pink-footed Geese at Alvecote Pools NR flew west over Robeys Lane at 11.10am.
3 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water.
Drake Goosander at Shustoke Reservoir at west end this morning.
December 12th
First-winter female LESSER SCAUP still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this afternoon. Please view only from public rights of way.
Adult Iceland Gull at Dosthill on main lake mid-afternoon and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still just north of Kingsbury Water Park at Fishers Mill.
Black-necked Grebe still at Coton Lakes viewable from hide and Little Egret.
Bittern still at Brandon Marsh NR at River Pool flew over reedbed.
3 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water, plus 23 Goosander, Common Sandpiper and Jack Snipe over. Also adult Mediterranean Gull in roost and adult Yellow-legged Gull.
December 11th
Great Grey Shrike still at Draycote Water at west end along Draycote Bank this morning.
Black-necked Grebe still at Coton Lakes viewable from hide, plus Goosander and 2 Little Egrets.
Female Scaup still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes and possible female Lesser Scaup still. Please view only from public rights of way.
December 10th
Great Grey Shrike at Draycote Water along Draycote Bank this afternoon and later relocated at Draycote Hill (just WSW of reservoir). Also juvenile Glaucous Gull in roost this evening, plus 2+ Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water and Shag still.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still at Kingsbury Water Park over Richard's Meadow early afternoon.
Black-necked Grebe still at Coton Lakes viewable from hide.
2 Scaup still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes and possible female Lesser Scaup still. Please view only from public rights of way.
December 9th
Juvenile Iceland Gull at Draycote Water in roost this evening, plus juvenile Glaucous Gull, adult Mediterranean Gull and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Also 4 Great Northern Divers still: 3 off Farborough Bank; 1 near valve tower, Red-necked Grebe still off Dunn's Bay, Common Sandpiper, 13 Goosander and female Pintail.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still just north of Kingsbury Water Park at Fishers Mill.
Black-necked Grebe still at Coton Lakes viewable from hide and Little Egret.
2 Scaup still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes and possible female Lesser Scaup still. Please view only from public rights of way.
Bittern still at Brandon Marsh NR in channel by East Marsh Pool Hide this morning.
December 8th
700 Golden Plover still c3 miles NNE of Stratford-on-Avon at Snitterfield in fields east of A46 and 24+ Buzzards in fields (Paul Rhodes).
Black-necked Grebe still at Coton Lakes viewable from hide.
4 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water and 8 Goosander.
Drake Goosander flew south over Long Itchington.
Female Mandarin at Brandon Marsh NR on East Marsh Pool.
December 7th
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still at Kingsbury Water Park over Richard's Meadow early afternoon.
Black-necked Grebe still at Coton Lakes viewable from hide this morning and still present this afternoon and Goosander.
3 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water, plus drake Red-crested Pochard, Shag and 36 Goldeneye.
Bittern still at Brandon Marsh NR flew over Newlands.
2 Scaup still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes.
December 6th
Juvenile Glaucous Gull again at Draycote Water in roost this evening, plus 4+ Great Northern Divers, Shag and 12 Goosander.
Black-necked Grebe at Coton Lakes viewable from hide late afternoon.
Smew (redhead) still at Alvecote Pools NR on Gilman's Pool and then on Mill Pool late morning.
4 Goosander (all redheads) at Earlswood Lakes on 'rear lake' this morning.
2 Goldeneye at Brandon Marsh NR this morning.
December 5th
Juvenile Glaucous Gull between Grandborough and Sawbridge at Sawbridge Grounds.
2+ Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water this afternoon and Red-necked Grebe still.
10 Tree Sparrows near Woolscott.
Smew (redhead) still at Alvecote Pools NR on Gilman's Pool this afternoon.
300+ Golden Plover still c3 miles NNE of Stratford-on-Avon at Snitterfield in fields on south side of A46 late morning (Ian Lavell).
December 4th
Bittern still at Brandon Marsh NR from East Marsh Pool Hide at 8am then flew towards Carlton Hide at 8.15am.
2 juvenile Glaucous Gulls at Draycote Water in roost this evening and Yellow-legged Gull (1w). Also 4 Great Northern Divers still, plus Red-necked Grebe still, Shag still, female Merlin again, Willow Tit and 12 Golden Plover over.
Mediterranean Gull in the Grandborough Valley on farmland and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Valley Farm briefly.
2 Scaup still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes and possible female Lesser Scaup still. Please view only from public rights of way.
December 3rd
5 Brambling on south side of Rugby at Cock Robin Wood with Chaffinch flock.
December 2nd
Juvenile Glaucous Gull still at Draycote Water, plus 5 Great Northern Divers still, Red-necked Grebe still, 9 Goosander, 22 Goldeneye and Corn Bunting still.
Caspian Gull (4w) at Coton Lakes in roost this evening and adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Bittern still at Brandon Marsh NR flew from East Marsh to Newlands at 9.15am.
Yellow-legged Gull (1w) at Alvecote Pools NR on Mill Pool early afternoon.
December 1st
700 Golden Plover c3 miles NNE of Stratford-on-Avon at Snitterfield in fields on south side of A46 late morning (Geoff Laight).
34 Golden Plover at Kites Hardwick.
2 female Brambling at Grandborough and 2 Tree Sparrows.
Yellow-legged Gull (1w) at Lawford Heath, plus 12 Golden Plover and 3 Tree Sparrows.
2 drake Goosander at Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
November 30th
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) reported still in the Fishers Mill/Richard's Meadow area and Short-eared Owl near Dosthill NR. Also Barn Owl at Richard's Meadow (Paul Anthony).
Juvenile Glaucous Gull at Draycote Water off Farborough Bank 2.30pm - 2.40pm then flew towards Biggin Bay, plus 3 Great Northern Divers still and Red-necked Grebe still.
3 Scaup still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes, plus possible female Lesser Scaup again right of island viewed from roadbridge and presumed drake Pochard x Tufted Duck still.
November 29th
Smew (redhead) still at Alvecote Pools NR on Pretty Pigs Pool viewable from Laundy Lane car park (B & S George).
3 Goldeneye (1 drake) at Brandon Marsh NR and Willow Tit.
2 Brambling still at Draycote Water (reservoir fog-bound all day).
November 28th
Smew (redhead) still at Alvecote Pools NR on Pretty Pigs Pool viewable from Laundy Lane car park this afternoon (B George).
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still in the Dosthill Lake area this afternoon and Short-eared Owl.
3 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water this afternoon, plus Red-necked Grebe still off Farborough Bank, female Common Scoter still in Toft Bay, Shag and Common Sandpiper.
November 27th
Smew (redhead) still at Draycote Water off Lin Croft Point but mobile and elusive, plus 4 Great Northern Divers still, Red-necked Grebe still off Toft Bank, female Common Scoter still in Toft Bay, Shag, female Merlin, 23 Goosander, female Mandarin, Brambling and Willow Tit.
3 Scaup at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this morning.
Smew (redhead) at Alvecote Pools NR on Pretty Pigs Pool viewable from Laundy Lane car park this afternoon.
November 26th
Smew (redhead) at Draycote Water, plus 4 Great Northern Divers still, Red-necked Grebe still, female Common Scoter still in Toft Bay, female Merlin, 17 Goosander, Common Sandpiper, 2 Brambling and Willow Tit. Also juvenile Glaucous Gull in roost from 3.55pm, plus 3 Mediterranean Gulls (2 1w & 2w) and 6 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Possible female Lesser Scaup still at Coton Lakes this afternoon.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still at Kingsbury Water Park over Richard's Meadow and at Dosthill Lake.
November 25th
4+ Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water, plus female Common Scoter still in Toft Bay, Shag still on fishing platforms, 24 Goosander, 22 Goldeneye, Common Sandpiper and Brambling.
Possible female Lesser Scaup at Coton Lakes left of hide late morning.
2 Scaup (drake & female) still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this morning and presumed female Pochard x Ferruginous Duck still.
November 24th
3 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water and 15 Goosander.
2 Scaup (drake & female) still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes.
November 23rd
Long-eared Owl at Draycote Water roosting in hedgerow by valve tower this morning, plus 2 Dark-bellied Brent Geese briefly and 5 Great Northern Divers still: 2 off Farborough Bank, 1 in Rainbow Corner, 1 by valve tower and 1 in Dunn's Bay. Also Red-necked Grebe still off Farborough Spit, female Common Scoter still in Toft Bay, Grey Plover briefly, 19 Goosander, 18 Goldeneye, Corn Bunting, 3 Brambling and Willow Tit.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still in the Kingsbury Water Park/Fishers Mill area. Also Barn Owl over Richard's Meadow (Paul Anthony).
Bittern at Brandon Marsh NR flew over Newlands at 11.25am.
Woodcock flushed near Long Lawford.
November 22nd
Juvenile Glaucous Gull at Draycote Water in roost this evening, plus adult Caspian Gull, 3 Mediterranean Gulls (2w & 2 1w) and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls. Also 3 Great Northern Divers still, plus Red-necked Grebe still, Shag and female Common Scoter still.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still at Fishers Mill this morning.
No sign of possible female Lesser Scaup at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes but Goosander and presumed female Pochard x Ferruginous Duck still.
November 21st
10 Goldeneye (4 drakes) at Brandon Marsh NR this morning and 30+ Siskin.
Jack Snipe at Coton Lakes.
November 20th
200 Golden Plover just SW of Studley off Middletown Lane in field along public footpath opposite Jubilee Pub (John Yardley).
Possible female Lesser Scaup at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes viewed from road bridge but distant and no further sign by 3pm, plus 2 Scaup (1w drake & 1w female) still and presumed female Pochard x Ferruginous Duck still.
Female Merlin in the Grandborough Valley and 250 Golden Plover.
5 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water this afternoon: 3 off Draycote Bank; 2 off fishing pontoons, plus Red-necked Grebe still off Farborough Bank, female Common Scoter in Toft Bay, 5 White-fronted Geese flew over Toft Bay, female Red-breasted Merganser, Shag, male Merlin, 3 Brambling, 16 Goldeneye and 26 Goosander.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still at Fishers Mill this morning.
November 20th
200 Golden Plover just SW of Studley off Middletown Lane in field along public footpath opposite Jubilee Pub (John Yardley).
Possible female Lesser Scaup at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes viewed from road bridge but distant and no further sign by 3pm, plus 2 Scaup (1w drake & 1w female) still and presumed female Pochard x Ferruginous Duck still.
Female Merlin in the Grandborough Valley and 250 Golden Plover.
5 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water this afternoon: 3 off Draycote Bank; 2 off fishing pontoons, plus Red-necked Grebe still off Farborough Bank, female Common Scoter in Toft Bay, 5 White-fronted Geese flew over Toft Bay, female Red-breasted Merganser, Shag, male Merlin, 3 Brambling, 16 Goldeneye and 26 Goosander.
Juvenile Hen Harrier (radio-tagged) still at Fishers Mill this morning.
November 19th
4 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water this morning: 2 off Draycote Bank; 2 off Farborough Bank, plus Red-necked Grebe still off Farborough Bank, Shag off valve tower and 13 Goosander (7 drakes).
2 Scaup (drake & female) at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this morning, plus presumed female Pochard x Ferruginous Duck still and presumed drake Pochard x Tufted Duck.
2 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & adult) near Lawford Heath Landfill Site in field by Ling Lane this morning.
Willow Tit still at Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
November 18th
Juvenile Great Northern Diver at Brandon Marsh NR.
First-winter drake Scaup at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this morning, plus presumed female Pochard x Ferruginous Duck and presumed drake Pochard x Tufted Duck.
4 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water, plus Red-necked Grebe still, Sanderling through, 7 Dunlin through and 11 Goosander.
November 17th
Adult Caspian Gull at Dosthill Lake this afternoon.
3 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water and Red-necked Grebe still.
88 Golden Plover between Bretford and King's Newnham by River Avon.
Female Goldeneye at Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
Of interest: the Hen Harrier seen in the Kingsbury Water Park/Dosthill area recently originates from Northumberland (RSPB satellite tracked) (per Adam Holliday).
November 16th
5 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water, plus Red-necked Grebe and Shag.
Hen Harrier (ringtail) still north of Kingsbury Water Park in the Dosthill/Fishers Mill area and Short-eared Owl.
3 Goldeneye at Brandon Marsh NR and 20 Siskin.
November 15th
5 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water: 1 at valve tower; 1 at Dunn's Bay; 3 at Farborough Bank. Also Red-necked Grebe off Farborough Bank and adult Yellow-legged Gull, Shag on fishing pontoons, 2 drake Goosanders, 5 Goldeneye, Ringed Plover and Tree Sparrow.
Crossbill flew over between Lower Shuckburgh and Grandborough and 2 Brambling at Grandborough.
100 Golden Plover at Lower Shuckburgh.
November 14th
5 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water but mobile, plus Red-necked Grebe still off sailing club, Shag, Brambling and 12 Lesser Redpoll.
Male Marsh Harrier at Kingsbury Water Park over Cliff Pool at 11.05am.
November 13th
2 Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water off Farborough Bank this morning, plus Red-necked Grebe still, Brambling in Toft Bay, 8 Goldeneye (3 drakes) and 30+ Siskin.
Willow Tit at Whitacre Heath at feeding station.
20 Siskin at Shustoke Reservoir.
November 12th
Male Snow Bunting at Draycote Water on rocks along Toft Bank and Farborough Bank but very mobile, plus 5 Great Northern Divers, Red-necked Grebe still off fishing pontoons, Shag, Short-eared Owl below Farborough Bank. Also juvenile Glaucous Gull in roost this evening and 5 Mediterranean Gulls (3 1w & 2 adults).
Bittern at Brandon Marsh NR flew across Newlands from East Marsh early morning.
Hen Harrier (ringtail) still at Kingsbury Water Park over Richard's Meadow this morning.
2 Caspian Gulls (adult & near-adult) at Coton Lakes in roost this evening and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Third-winter Caspian Gull at Dosthill Lake mid-afternoon and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls.
6 Tree Sparrows at Lawford Heath.
November 11th
3 Great Northern Divers at Draycote Water: 1 in Dunn's Bay; 1 off Farborough Bank; 1 off valve tower. Also Red-necked Grebe still off Farborough Bank, Shag, 48 Golden Plover and Brambling.
First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Dunchurch on flooded cricket pitch.
Hen Harrier (ringtail) still just north of Kingsbury Water Park at Fishers Mill between canal and metal bridge across River Tame this afternoon.
Brambling at Shustoke Reservoir near railway line this morning, plus several Tree Sparrows in horse paddocks and 20+ Siskin.
Drake Pochard x Tufted Duck reported at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this morning and female Pochard x Ferruginous Duck.
November 10th
2 juvenile Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water, plus Red-necked Grebe still off fishing pontoons, Rock Pipit still on Toft Bank, 3 female Common Scoters, Shag, first-winter Kittiwake, first-winter Mediterranean Gull, 2 Tree Sparrows, male Stonechat and 4 Siskin.
Hen Harrier (ringtail) again just north of Kingsbury Water Park in the Dosthill/Fishers Mill area and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 3 adults).
November 9th
Waxwing at Alvecote near orchard at 8.30am then flew east.
2 juvenile Great Northern Divers still at Draycote Water, plus Red-necked Grebe still off Farborough Bank, female Merlin through and 100 Golden Plover over.
Whooper Swan still SSE of Coventry and just SE of Bubbenhall in field off Paget's Lane this afternoon. View only from gate.
3 Tree Sparrows at Lawford Heath.
Male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Guy's Cliffe in trees by River Avon at 11am.
4 Goldeneye at Brandon Marsh NR.
November 8th
2 juvenile Great Northern Divers at Draycote Water off Farborough Bank this afternoon, plus Red-necked Grebe still off fishing pontoons, Rock Pipit on Toft Bank, Shag, 3 White-fronted Geese (2 adults & juvenile) and adult Mediterranean Gull in roost.
2 female Goldeneye at Brandon Marsh NR.
November 7th
Curlew Sandpiper at Fishers Mill briefly.
2 Little Egrets at Ladywalk NR this morning - Permit only.
Female Goldeneye at Brandon Marsh NR.
Red-necked Grebe still at Draycote Water in front of sailing club this morning (Steve Seal) and still showing well this afternoon, plus Shag still and female Merlin through.
November 6th
Red-necked Grebe still at Draycote Water off Farborough Bank this morning and showing well, plus 6 Little Gulls (1w & 5 adults) through, 2 Mediterranean Gulls (1w & adult) and Common Sandpiper on Toft Bank.
Hen Harrier (ringtail) still between north end of Kingsbury Water Park and Dosthill Lake.
Female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Shustoke Reservoir briefly this morning, plus female Brambling, 8+ Siskin and Redpoll over.
November 5th
Waxwing in Leamington Spa flew over Llewellyn Road at 12.45pm.
Juvenile Glaucous Gull again at Draycote Water in roost this evening, plus adult Caspian Gull and 5 Yellow-legged Gulls. Also Red-necked Grebe still.
Whooper Swan still SSE of Coventry and just SE of Bubbenhall in field off Paget's Lane just east of Bubbenhall Wood. View only from gate.
Adult Swallow on wires at Church End.
November 4th
First-winter Caspian Gull at Shustoke Reservoir in roost late afternoon.
Red-necked Grebe still at Draycote Water in front of sailing club at 9.10am (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson), plus juvenile Glaucous Gull and 4 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost. Also Merlin, Shag, first-winter Mediterranean Gull and 12 Goldeneye.
November 3rd
Probable adult Kumlien's Gull again at Draycote Water in roost this evening, plus 3 Mediterranean Gulls (1w & 2 adults) and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Also adult Great Northern Diver in gull roost this evening, plus Red-necked Grebe off Farborough Bank, 8 Common Scoters (1 drake) off inlet, juvenile Shag and 4 Goldeneye.
Firecrest in a Rugby garden in holly tree briefly.
November 2nd
3 Brambling at Birchley Heath with 235 Chaffinch and Peregrine (John Harris).
Hen Harrier (ringtail) still at Kingsbury Water Park hunting over Richard's Meadow at 9.15am (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson) and showing near SITA Hide at 12.20pm and Short-eared Owl near SITA Hide at 12.25pm (B George).
2 Red-necked Grebes at Draycote Water at Toft Shallows early afternoon and showing well.
6 adult Whooper Swans flew NE over Dosthill at 3.20pm.
Whooper Swan still SSE of Coventry and just SE of Bubbenhall in field off Paget's Lane this afternoon. View only from gate.
2 Caspian Gulls (adult & near-adult) at Shustoke Reservoir in roost this evening, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull and second-winter Great Black-backed Gull. Also adult Caspian Gull this morning.
2 Goldeneye (1 drake) at Brandon Marsh NR on East Marsh Pool.
November 1st
Probable adult Kumlien's Gull at Draycote Water in roost this evening, plus 1+ adult Mediterranean Gull and adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Hen Harrier (ringtail) still at north end of Kingsbury Water Park at Fishers Mill Bridge over fields by River Tame early afternoon.
2 Whooper Swans at Brandon Marsh NR on East Marsh Pool until 10.53am when flew SE and 60+ Siskin.
Short-eared Owl at Flecknoe flew over Bush Hill this morning, plus 10 Brambling, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 5 Siskin over.
45 Golden Plover in Grandborough Valley.
Little Egret at Earlswood Lakes over Windmill Pool at 8.45am then flew NE.
2 Jack Snipe still at Fishers Mill.
October 31st
Hen Harrier (ringtail) between north end of Kingsbury Water Park and Dosthill Lake over fields by canal mid-morning and still present around Dosthill Lake late afternoon.
Whooper Swan still just SE of Bubbenhall in field off Paget's Lane this morning. View only from gate.
Male Merlin at Lawford Heath, plus 3 Brambling and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls.
Shag still at Draycote Water, plus 12 Siskin over and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & adult) in roost.
2 Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers at Ladywalk NR, plus Woodcock and Peregrine . Also Goosander on river - Permit only.
October 30th
Red Kite drifted south over Draycote Water at 11.14am, plus juvenile Shag still, 5 Goldeneye (1 drake), Dunlin, Common Sandpiper and 2 Peregrines.
Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Shustoke Reservoir in roost this evening.
October 29th
Juvenile Glaucous Gull at Dosthill Lake on pit by road late afternoon.
2 adult Whooper Swans at Draycote Water in Toft Bay mid-morning then flew south this afternoon. Also adult Mediterranean Gull in roost, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull and 3 Goldeneye.
Whooper Swan just SE of Bubbenhall in field off Paget's Lane this morning (for 2nd day). View only from gate.
2 Crossbills near Atherstone at Bentley Park Wood at 1.05pm and 33 Lesser Redpoll (John Harris).
Male Merlin at Alvecote Pools NR at top of Laundry Lane late afternoon.
200+ Golden Plover at Warton in fields opposite Grendon House Farm (Paul Rhodes).
100 Golden Plover in fields east of Bretford (Paul Rhodes).
100 Golden Plover flew over Wibtoft (Paul Rhodes).
30+ Golden Plover flew over Bourton-on-Dunsmore (Paul Rhodes).
400+ Golden Plover at Wishaw.
Female Brambling in Kingsbury in garden.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR.
Swallow flew through Ladywalk NR - Permit only.
October 28th
Immature Whooper Swan at Draycote Water this morning.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR this morning but mobile, plus 3 Lesser Redpoll and 14 Siskin.
Possible Ferruginous Duck (or hybrid) still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this afternoon.
No sign of probable Marbled Duck at Alvecote Pools NR.
October 27th
Adult male Hen Harrier flew north over Grandborough Valley, plus Long-eared Owl in hedgerow along Flecknoe Road near double barns and female/immature Snow Bunting with Linnet flock.
2 Brambling at Lawford Heath, plus 3 Tree Sparrows and Corn Bunting.
Probable Marbled Duck (presumed escape) at Alvecote Pools NR at south end of Railway Pool late afternoon but elusive and escaped female Chestnut Teal on Pretty Pigs Pool.
October 26th
Short-eared Owl at Coton Lakes this evening.
Possible Ferruginous Duck still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this afternoon but distant.
Willow Tit at Draycote Water at Country Park.
57 Golden Plover at Hartshill along Woodford Lane (John Harris).
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool this morning.
Male Brambling at Lawford Heath with 200 Chaffinch.
October 25th
Water Pipit at Napton Reservoir near car park but very elusive.
First-winter drake Scaup at Brandon Marsh NR on East Marsh Pool.
First-winter Little Gull still at Draycote Water in Toft Bay, plus first-winter Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Goldeneye.
Female/immature Merlin over fields between Sawbridge and Willoughby and White Wagtail.
100 Golden Plover near Grandborough.
Possible Ferruginous Duck again at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this morning.
October 24th
GREAT WHITE EGRET at Atherstone on River Anker along Sheepy Road near bridge.
Second-winter Iceland Gull at Draycote Water in roost this evening, plus first-winter Mediterranean Gull and 3 first-winter Yellow-legged Gulls. Also first-winter Little Gull still in Toft Bay.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool this evening.
October 23rd
Possible female Ferruginous Duck at Coton Lakes early afternoon viewable distantly from track by railway line.
October 22nd
Probable Ferruginous Duck at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes on Lake 1a at 2.30pm and adult Whooper Swan on Lake 1b this evening.
First-winter Little Gull still at Draycote Water in Toft Bay and Shag still on boats off Farborough Bank.
2 Jack Snipe at Fishers Mill (John Harris).
October 21st
Juvenile Pomarine Skua flew south over Draycote Water at 11.03am, plus first-winter Little Gull still in Toft Bay, Shag still on boats, 2 Golden Plover over and 2 Brambling over.
3 Golden Plover at Granborough Valley.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool.
35 Siskin still at Shustoke Reservoir this morning and Willow Tit.
October 20th
Snow Bunting flew over Draycote Water this evening, plus possible third-winter Caspian Gull and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & 2 1w) in roost. Also first-winter Little Gull still in Toft Bay, Shag still off Draycote Bank and 4 female Goldeneye in centre of reservoir.
25+ Siskin still at Shustoke Reservoir this morning, plus Willow Tit and Peregrine flew south.
October 19th
First-winter Little Gull still at Draycote Water in Toft Bay this morning, plus Shag still, 2 female Goldeneye and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool.
October 18th
Red Kite at Lawford Heath Landfill Site, plus 6 Tree Sparrows and Corn Bunting.
2 first-winter Little Gulls still at Draycote Water in Toft Bay, plus Rock Pipit still on Farborough Bank, Shag and 2 female Pintail.
40+ Siskin still at Shustoke Reservoir this morning and Willow Tit.
October 17th
Female Red-breasted Merganser at Draycote Water in Biggin Bay this afternoon, plus first-winter Little Gull still in Toft Bay, Shag still on valve tower and Rock Pipit still on Farborough Bank.
Little Egret at Kingsbury Water Park on Cliff Pool this morning.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool.
October 16th
3 Little Egrets at Brandon Marsh NR on East Marsh Pool this morning and juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still on Teal Pool.
20+ Siskin still at Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
October 15th
First-winter Little Gull still at Draycote Water in Toft Bay, plus Rock Pipit still on Farborough Bank and 2 female Goldeneye in centre of reservoir.
Lesser Redpoll near Nuneaton at Seeswood Pool this morning and 3 Siskin.
October 14th
First-winter Little Gull still at Draycote Water in Toft Bay.
15+ Siskin still at Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
October 13th
2 Rock Pipits at Draycote Water on Farborough Bank this morning and first-winter Little Gull still in Toft Bay but no sign of drake Common Scoter.
90 Siskin at Shustoke Reservoir this morning and Willow Tit.
October 12th
Merlin south of Grandborough at Grandborough Fields Farm.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool.
20 Siskin at Shustoke Reservoir this afternoon.
October 11th
Drake Common Scoter still at Draycote Water off Draycote Bank, plus 2 first-winter Little Gulls still in Toft Bay, juvenile Shag and Goosander.
Black-tailed Godwit at fishing lagoons near Dunchurch.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool.
5 Tree Sparrows at Lawford Heath and Corn Bunting.
October 10th
Juvenile Shag still at Draycote Water and first-winter Little Gull still.
Little Egret at Ladwalk NR - Permit only.
Immature female Peregrine circled Shustoke Reservoir this morning then flew NE and 9 Siskin.
October 9th
Drake Common Scoter still at Draycote Water and 2 first-winter Little Gulls in Toft Bay.
Adult Mediterranean Gull flew through Shustoke Reservoir at 4.25pm.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool.
October 8th
GREAT WHITE EGRET near Nuneaton at Hartshill Sewage Works.
No sign of first-winter Grey Phalarope at Draycote Water this morning but 3 Rock Pipits, 2 first-winter Little Gulls still in Toft Bay, drake Common Scoter, Black Redstart again, 2 juvenile Shags, first-winter Mediterranean Gull, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and Wheatear.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR from Carlton Hide.
October 7th
First-winter Grey Phalarope still at Draycote Water this afternoon, plus Black Tern briefly, 2 juvenile Shags, 2 first-winter Little Gulls, drake Common Scoter, Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear and Goosander.
Short-eared Owl in the Grandborough Valley.
Swift over Napton-on-the-Hill and Spotted Flycatcher in churchyard.
October 6th
First-winter Grey Phalarope still at Draycote Water between Rainbow Corner and inlet late morning and still present late afternoon between valve tower and golf course. Also 2 first-winter Little Gulls still in Toft Bay, plus drake Common Scoter still, 2 juvenile Shags still, Black-tailed Godwit in Toft Bay, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 4 Goosander and Wheatear.
Honey Buzzard reported over Camp Hill flew SW early afternoon.
October 5th
First-winter Grey Phalarope at Draycote Water, plus first-winter Kittiwake in Toft Bay this morning, 2 first-winter Little Gulls at Toft Shallows, 2 juvenile Shags still, Rock Pipit still at Farborough Bank and Tree Pipit with Meadow Pipits.
October 4th
Black Redstart at Draycote Water on Toft Bank by sewage works, plus drake Common Scoter still, 2 juvenile Shags still, 2 first-winter Little Gulls and Rock Pipit on Farborough Bank.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool and 100+ Siskin.
October 3rd
Drake Common Scoter still at Draycote Water, plus 2 juvenile Shags still, first-winter Little Gull, Wheatear and Goosander.
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool and Hobby.
October 2nd
2 juvenile Gannets flew SW over Henley in Arden at 4pm.
Drake Common Scoter still at Draycote Water, plus juvenile 2 Shags still, first-winter Little Gull and adult Yellow-legged Gull.
Jack Snipe at Kingsbury Water Park near Sita Hide at 3.15pm and 3 Dunlin on Edwin's Scrape at 3pm (B & S George).
Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at Brandon Marsh NR on Teal Pool.
Little Egret near Draycote Water flew from River Leam towards Grandborough Valley.
October 1st
Immature Marsh Harrier at Draycote Water flew west at 9.15am. Also 2 first-winter Little Gulls, Grey Plover flew west, drake Common Scoter, 2 Shags and male Merlin.
September 30th
Drake Common Scoter still at Draycote Water, plus 2 juvenile Shags still at Farborough Bank and adult Yellow-legged Gull.
September 29th
Honey Buzzard reported in Coventry flew south over Ricoh Stadium at 2.30pm.
Black-tailed Godwit at Ladywalk NR and Peregrine - Permit only.
Drake Common Scoter at Draycote Water between valve tower and inlet late afternoon, plus Rock Pipit still at Farborough Bank and juvenile Shag still. Also first-winter Kittiwake in roost this evening, plus first-winter Mediterranean Gull and second-winter Yellow-legged Gull.
September 28th
5 Common Cranes reported near Bedworth flew south over M6 at 2pm.
Spotted Redshank reported at Brandon Marsh NR briefly and Black-tailed Godwit on Teal Pool.
2 Rock Pipits still at Draycote Water at Farborough Bank.
6 Tree Sparrows at Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
4 Spotted Flycatchers at Napton-on-the-Hill.
September 27th
3 Rock Pipits (incl. Scandinavian race bird) still at Draycote Water at Farborough Bank this morning, plus 2 juvenile Shags still and 3 Goosander still.
September 26th
Common Crane flew east over Rugby at 6.55pm and then flew over Hillmorton at 7.05pm.
Osprey flew south over Rugby at 2.10pm.
2 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water at Farborough Bank, 5 Rock Pipits and 3 Goosander still.
Red Kite flew over Brandon Marsh NR at 12.30pm.
September 25th
Juvenile Honey Buzzard (dark morph) at Draycote Water flew south at 3pm, plus Rock Pipit, 2 juvenile Shags still on boats in front of cafe, Yellow-legged Gull and 3 Goosander still.
Hen Harrier (ringtail) at Kingsbury Water Park flew towards Lea Marston at 12.25pm.
Rock Pipit at Flecknoe flew south over Bush Hill and Jack Snipe.
Merlin at Broadwell.
Spotted Flycatcher at Napton-on-the-Hill.
Green Sandpiper at Brandon Marsh NR and 50 Siskin.
September 24th
2 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water on boats in front of cafe, plus 3 Goosander still by valve tower, first-winter Mediterranean Gull in roost and Yellow-legged Gull.
September 23rd
3 Bar-tailed Godwits near Draycote Water on small pool by River Leam, plus 2 Little Egrets and Dunlin. Also first-winter Yellow-legged Gull in adjacent fields.
2 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water, plus 3 Goosander and 2 Ringed Plover.
September 22nd
2 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water on boats in front of cafe.
2 Little Egrets flew along the Grandborough Valley.
September 21st
Honey Buzzard in Coventry flew SE over Exhall at 1.05pm.
3+ Honey Buzzards reported in Warwick: dark phase & 2 pale phase flew SW over Guys Cliffe at 12.10pm; dark phase flew east towards Old Milverton at 12.35pm.
Honey Buzzard flew south over Draycote Water at 11am, plus 2 juvenile Shags, first-winter Little Gull, first-winter Yellow-legged Gull and 3 Goosander still.
2 Stonechat (male & female) near Sambourne along hedgerow in fields behind Middletown (John Yardley).
Honey Buzzard flew south over Long Lawford at 5.45pm.
Merlin over Dunsmore Ridge and Hobby.
Willow Tit still at Shustoke Reservoir this morning and Hobby over.
September 20th
Common Crane flew south over Draycote Water at 11.20am, plus 2 juvenile Shags still off Hensborough Bank and 5 Goosander off valve tower.
2 Ruff still at Kingsbury Water Park on Cliff Pool this afternoon.
September 19th
Honey Buzzard just south-west of Atherstone flew SW over Bentley Park Wood at 2.45pm.
Juvenile female Honey Buzzard c1 mile east of Wolston in wood early morning.
Willow Tit still at Shustoke Reservoir by smaller pool this morning and 30 Siskin.
September 18th
2 Crossbills flew south over Prior's Hardwick.
Crossbill at Flecknoe flew over Bush Hill and Brambling over.
Juvenile female Common Scoter still at Draycote Water, plus 2 juvenile Shags still in front of cafe, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls and 11 Golden Plover over.
Greenshank through Shustoke Reservoir, plus Willow Tit still by smaller pool and Tree Sparrow.
2 Hobbies at Napton Reservoir and Spotted Flycatcher.
Juvenile Whinchat in the Grandborough Valley.
September 17th
2 Ruff at Kingsbury Water Park on Cliff Pool, plus 2 Little Egrets and Green Sandpiper.
Juvenile female Common Scoter still at Draycote Water.
September 16th
First-winter Little Gull at Draycote Water, plus juvenile female Common Scoter still, 2 juvenile Shags still in front of cafe and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls.
September 15th
Curlew Sandpiper at Shustoke Reservoir circled at 9.25pm then flew east, plus Osprey over again this morning and seen in field to south and 19 Siskins.
Juvenile female Common Scoter still at Draycote Water, plus Osprey again then flew off with a fish, Black Tern and 3+ Yellow-legged Gulls in roost.
27 Golden Plover over Dunsmore Ridge this afternoon.
September 14th
2 Shags just west of Rugby flew south over Long Lawford this morning and Osprey flew south.
4 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water, plus juvenile female Common Scoter still in Toft Bay, Little Egret briefly, Greenshank through and 5 Goosander still.
Osprey flew west over Shustoke Reservoir at 3.40pm.
September 13th
No sign of Grey Phalarope at Draycote Water this morning, but juvenile female Common Scoter still in Toft Bay, plus Osprey 6.45am - 7am, 6 Black Terns, first-winter Mediterranean Gull, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, 4 Shags still and 5 Goosander still.
Osprey flew west over Shustoke Reservoir at 11am.
2 Little Egrets near Kites Hardwick on River Leam.
September 12th
Grey Phalarope at Draycote Water on north side between valve tower and Lin Croft Point at 11.30am - 12.30pm but no further sign, plus juvenile female Common Scoter and Osprey over. Road from Dunchurch is flooded.
No sign of juvenile Grey Phalarope at Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
Hobby at Ladywalk NR - Permit only.
September 11th
Juvenile Grey Phalarope still at Shustoke Reservoir along north shore this afternoon, plus 3 Black Terns (Terry Hinett) and Arctic Tern through.
Juvenile female Common Scoter at Draycote Water, plus 3 Black Terns, 4 juvenile Shags on boats in front of cafe and 5 Goosander still by valve tower.
Juvenile Arctic Tern at Kingsbury Water Park on Canal Pool this morning.
September 10th
Juvenile Grey Phalarope still at Shustoke Reservoir along north shore at dusk (Paul Anthony), plus adult Arctic Tern through at 11am, Osprey flew west at midday, Willow Tit along railway line by small pool and 2 Tree Sparrows behind sailing club.
3 Black Terns at Draycote Water.
2 Hobbies at Brandon Marsh NR and 2 Green Sandpipers.
5+ Spotted Flycatchers at Seeswood Pool and 30+ Siskin.
September 9th
Juvenile Grey Phalarope still at Shustoke Reservoir off car park this morning and 4 Black Terns.
September 8th
Juvenile Grey Phalarope still at Shustoke Reservoir off car park this afternoon, plus juvenile Little Gull still, 5 Yellow Wagtails and Hobby over but no sign of drake Common Scoter.
Osprey reported at Draycote Water, plus 5 Shags, 5 Black Terns and 5 Goosander still.
Red-crested Pochard at Ladywalk NR - Permit only.
September 7th
Great Skua at Draycote Water flew towards Toft Shallows at 10.28am, plus Osprey over, 4 Shags still, 5 Black Terns, juvenile Arctic Tern, 3 Crossbills over and 5 Goosander still.
Black Tern at Fishers Mill Pit, plus 6 Little Egrets and Hobby.
Juvenile Grey Phalarope still at Shustoke Reservoir late afternoon near car park, plus 2 juvenile Little Gulls and Black Tern (2 earlier), juvenile Arctic Tern and drake Common Scoter at east end.
September 6th
Juvenile Grey Phalarope still at Shustoke Reservoir this afternoon near car park, plus Osprey through, 2 juvenile Black Terns, 13 Arctic Terns through and 56 Common Terns through.
Drake Common Scoter at Draycote Water this morning, plus 4 Shags still, adult Little Tern through, 5 Black Terns, 4 Arctic Terns through and Whimbrel through.
c40 Arctic Terns flew through Kingsbury Water Park at 11.10am, plus 3+ Arctic Terns at Bodymoor Heath Water late morning and 2 Arctic Terns at Hemlingford Water.
2 Little Egrets at Fishers Mill Pit.
September 5th
Juvenile Grey Phalarope at Shustoke Reservoir this afternoon near car park and still present at dusk and 5 Arctic Terns (adult & 4 juveniles) through.
59 Black Terns at Draycote Water arrived at 5.35pm, plus 3+ Shags still and Yellow-legged Gull.
September 4th
8 Shags at Draycote Water, plus juvenile Arctic Tern, adult Yellow-legged Gull and 5 Goosander still.
Short-eared Owl at Priors Hardwick mid-morning, plus 30 Tree Sparrows and male Redstart.
Juvenile Little Gull still at Kingsbury Water Park on Mill Pool this afternoon and juvenile Black Tern. Also Little Egret on Cliff Pool this morning.
Female Red-crested Pochard still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes.
September 3rd
Juvenile Little Gull at Kingsbury Water Park on pool south of Hemlingford Water and juvenile Black Tern.
Female Red-crested Pochard in the Coton Lakes/Lea Marston Balancing Lakes area.
Juvenile Whinchat at Seeswood Pool on post by pool this morning, plus Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher and Swift over.
September 2nd
9 Turnstones at Draycote Water on Toft Bank this morning, plus 2 Black Terns, Arctic Tern, 2 juvenile Shags still on fishing platforms, 3 Goosander, Wheatear and Redstart.
Pied Flycatcher at Alvecote Pools NR at bottom of Laundry Lane briefly this afternoon, plus 2 Redstarts and 3 Yellow Wagtails over. Also Little Egret on Pretty Pigs Pool.
3 Little Egrets at Brandon Marsh NR on East Marsh Pool 9.15am - 9.45am then flew east.
2 Greenshank at Coleshill Pits, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and 3 Hobbies.
3+ Spotted Flycatchers at Seeswood Pool this morning and Hobby over.
Hobby over Shustoke Reservoir.
September 1st
First-winter Caspian Gull at Draycote Water in roost, plus 6 Yellow-legged Gulls, 5 Shag still and 3 Goosander still. Also Knot through, Turnstone through, 2 Sanderling through and 8 Dunlin through.
5 Black-tailed Godwits flew east over Shustoke Reservoir at 10.20am.
August 31st
Juvenile Little Gull at Kingsbury Water Park.
2 juvenile Little Gulls at Alvecote Pools NR on Mill Pool late afternoon.
2 Black Terns at Coton Lakes.
2 juvenile Turnstones at Draycote Water in Toft Bay this morning, plus 2 Shags still on fishing platform, Yellow-legged Gull and 6 Yellow Wagtails.
Crossbill near Mancetter flew over Oldbury Quarry.
2 Hobbies over Shustoke Reservoir this morning.
2 Green Sandpipers at Brandon Marsh NR and 20+ Siskin.
August 30th
62 Black Terns at Draycote Water mid-morning and 2 Shags still.
6 Black Terns at Shustoke Reservoir mid-morning and Sanderling until 11am when flew high west and Hobby. Also 25+ Arctic Terns through.
3 Black Terns through Alvecote Pools NR, plus Arctic Tern, 2 Little Egrets and Hobby.
3 Black Terns flew over a Rugby garden.
Marsh Harrier still in the Grandborough Valley this morning but distant.
Little Egret at Coleshill Pits and 2 Green Sandpipers.
3 Green Sandpipers at Brandon Marsh NR.
August 29th
Marsh Harrier flew through Grandborough Valley.
2+ Shags still at Draycote Water and 5 Yellow Wagtails over.
2+ Willow Tits at Shustoke Reservoir this morning and Hobby over.
Hobby flew east over Lower Quinton at 8.25am.
Hobby at Brandon Marsh NR and 2 Green Sandpipers.
August 28th
4+ juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water (2 on fishing platform; 1 on valve tower; 1 on outlet). Also Tree Pipit briefly, Wheatear, 3 Yellow Wagtails, Spotted Flycatcher, Dunlin, Hobby and 5 Goosander still.
2 Crossbills in Rugby on Bilton Road briefly then flew south.
Willow Tit still at Shustoke Reservoir behind fishing cottage.
Several Spotted Flycatchers still at Napton-on-the-Hill.
August 27th
4 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water (2 on fishing platform and 2 on valve tower).
August 26th
Wood Sandpiper at Draycote Water in Toft Bay early morning only, plus 5 juvenile Shags still (2 on fishing platform and 3 on valve tower), 6 Yellow Wagtails and 5 Goosander still.
Willow Tit still at Shustoke Reservoir in bushes by the small pool this morning and Spotted Flycatcher.
4 Spotted Flycatchers at Napton-on-the-Hill.
August 25th
5 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water (2 on pontoons opposite sailing club this afternoon). Also second-winter Mediterranean Gull in roost, plus 5 Yellow-legged Gulls and 5 Goosander still.
Willow Tit still at Shustoke Reservoir along railway line by the small pool this morning.
Greenshank at Ladywalk NR and Green Sandpiper - Permit only.
Little Egret at Alvecote Pools.
2 Dunlin at Brandon Marsh NR and 2 Green Sandpipers.
August 24th
5 juvenile Shags still at Draycote Water, plus second-winter Mediterranean Gull briefly and 5 Goosander still.
Goosander at Ladywalk NR and 6 Green Sandpipers - Permit only.
Dunlin at Brandon Marsh NR and 2 Green Sandpipers.
August 23rd
6 juvenile Shags at Draycote Water, plus Knot, Osprey, 2 Mediterranean Gulls and 5 Goosander still.
Female Marsh Harrier at Ladywalk NR for 10 minutes this afternoon - Permit only.
Black-tailed Godwit at Brandon Marsh NR from East Marsh Hide.
Willow Tit at Shustoke Reservoir.
3 Little Egrets at Coleshill Pits and 2 Green Sandpipers.
August 22nd
Juvenile Shag still at Draycote Water off sailing club, plus Arctic Tern and 5 Goosander still.
Spotted Redshank still at Coleshill Pits early afternoon.
August 21st
Juvenile Shag at Draycote Water in Toft Bay and 5 Goosander still.
Spotted Redshank still at Coleshill Pits this morning, plus Little Egret and Green Sandpiper.
3 Black-tailed Godwits at Brandon Marsh NR, plus 4 Green Sandpipers and Dunlin.
August 20th
Turnstone at Draycote Water and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls.
Spotted Redshank still at Coleshill Pits this afternoon and Green Sandpiper.
Crossbill near Atherstone flew over Purley Quarries.
5 Green Sandpipers at Brandon Marsh NR.
August 19th
3 Sanderling (adult & 2 juveniles) at Draycote Water in Toft Bay, plus Arctic Tern, 5 Goosanders, Dunlin and 3+ Wheatear.
Spotted Redshank at Coleshill Pits on back pit this morning and still present this afternoon, plus Little Egret and Green Sandpiper.
3 adult Black Terns still at Shustoke Reservoir this afternoon.
3 Dunlin at Brandon Marsh NR.
August 18th
Curlew Sandpiper reported at Brandon Marsh NR.
3 adult Black Terns at Shustoke Reservoir this afternoon.
August 17th
22 Black Terns at Draycote Water, plus 7 Arctic Terns, 3 Wheatear and Hobby.
5 Black Terns at Kingsbury Water Park on Bodymoor Heath Water and juvenile Arctic Tern.
Garganey at Morton Bagot in flooded field.
2 Red-crested Pochards at Coton Lakes and Redstart.
2 Red-crested Pochards still at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes.
9 Green Sandpipers at Brandon Marsh NR and 3 Dunlin.
August 16th
Adult Arctic Skua (pale phase) at Draycote Water flew west at 9am, plus 5 Goosanders still, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 4 Yellow Wagtails and Wheatear.
2 Red-crested Pochards at Lea Marston Balancing Lakes this morning.
Goldeneye at Coton Lakes this morning.
4 Green Sandpipers at Brandon Marsh NR and Dunlin.
Long-eared Owl near Rugby on private land.
August 15th
5 Goosanders at Draycote Water off inlet.
Green Sandpiper at Brandon Marsh NR this morning and Hobby.
Again no sign of juvenile Black-necked Grebe at Shustoke Reservoir this morning nor Redstart.
August 14th
Redstart at Shustoke Reservoir behind sailing club but no sign of juvenile Black-necked Grebe.
Whinchat at Draycote Water, plus Hobby and Greenshank through.
August 13th
Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Brandon Marsh NR this morning and 5 Dunlin.
2 Crossbills at Bentley Wood.
Arctic Tern at Draycote Water, plus Black Tern and 2 Turnstones.
August 12th
Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Shustoke Reservoir favouring east end and 12 Arctic Terns through at 7.30pm.
Arctic Tern at Draycote Water, plus female Pintail and Hobby.
August 11th
Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Shustoke Reservoir favouring east end late morning.
Hobby at Draycote Water this morning and juvenile Wheatear still.
10 Green Sandpipers still at Coleshill GP.
August 10th
Juvenile Black-necked Grebe again at Shustoke Reservoir favouring east end this morning.
August 9th
Crossbill at Ladywalk NR this morning, plus 2 Little Egrets and Hobby.
Greenshank still at Coleshill GP and 6 Green Sandpipers.
Green Sandpiper at Lea Marston on Haunch Lane flash.
August 8th
Sanderling at Coleshill GP, plus Little Egret, Greenshank and 4 Green Sandpipers.
Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Shustoke Reservoir favouring east end and 3 Hobbies.
Red Kite at Alvecote Pools NR flew east over Mill Pool at 5.15pm and Little Egret.
2 Little Egrets at Dosthill Lake, plus Yellow-legged Gull and Hobby.
Yellow-legged Gull at Draycote Water, plus 2 Dunlin and 2 Yellow Wagtails.
August 7th
Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Shustoke Reservoir favouring east end this afternoon.
Turnstone at Draycote Water.
4 Little Egrets at Coleshill GP, plus 2 Greenshanks and 7 Green Sandpipers.
2 Hobbies near Alcester at Oversley Wood and family party of Spotted Flycatchers (Paul Anthony).
Hobby near Stratford-upon-Avon at Greenway, plus Corn Bunting and Yellow Wagtail (Paul Anthony).
August 6th
Juvenile Marsh Harrier flew west over Shustoke Reservoir at 10.40am and juvenile Black-necked Grebe still favouring east end late afternoon.
8 Green Sandpipers at Brandon Marsh NR.
August 5th
Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Shustoke Reservoir favouring east end and Little Egret.
2 Little Egrets at Coleshill GP, plus 2 Greenshanks and 14 Green Sandpipers.
2 Little Egrets at Ladywalk NR and 2 Greenshanks - Permit only.
Ruff at Draycote Water, plus Yellow-legged Gull and Grasshopper Warbler.
August 4th
Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Shustoke Reservoir favouring east end.
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