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  1. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    I would suspect Common Sandpiper
  2. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Also a Shag present early afternoon
  3. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Excellent write-up Josh :t:
  4. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Was the 1995 bird at Larford?
  5. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Hobby has been reported today.
  6. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Rain (not greed) is good!
  7. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Yes - both Hobbys; nice capture :t:
  8. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Meadow Pipit - there's a lot on a move at the moment
  9. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    By emailling [email protected] In respect to the BTO's BirdTrack system it would appear that no one has previously loaded any records against this site; you just need to create a new location using the post code or OS reference.
  10. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Photographer
  11. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Of course its about disturbing wildlife - those who I have conversed with were unhappy about anyone entering the field in a maner that may cause the bird to move / be unable to field. I dont think all birders are angels just as it all togs arent fork-tailed, horn-headed devils ;) and bad /...
  12. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Hi Keith - I dont think this is a togs vs birders debate; its a disturbance vs non-disturbance issue. Clearly if anyone (whether they be lugging a big lens or a scope) is seen traipsing around the field it will tempt others in, with the potential for it to be surrounded by eager admirers...
  13. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Thanks for the clarication Keith - so a sort of unofficial community woodland?
  14. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    There is no public footpath over the main body of field, just the NW corner: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?ar=y&x=402600&y=274000&z=4 I understand that Keithr has the agreement of the landowner to access the field (an historic agreement around Kingfishers); I dont know if that...
  15. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Finally made an effort to see the shrike today; what a cracker in the bright sunshine :t:
  16. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Presumably no sign of the GGS yesterday due to the weather; any news from today? Edit: just come on pager as present at 11am today.
  17. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Still present at 2pm yesterday; I am sure a fair few will be calling in today to look for it
  18. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Great Shag pictures Keith - was this off the dam?
  19. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    In recent days there has been a drake Smew at Bartley Res; too much of a coincidence not to be the same bird.
  20. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Upton's peak count this year was 96 on the 26th October.
  21. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Keith - there is a very very active Upton thread on Bird Forum (1.15 million view, 15000 posts) with up-to-date news on sightings, management work, future developments and a look back at past glories.
  22. Phil Andrews

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Wise words mate
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