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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Rob I am pretty sure these are the culprits of your little black bird with a yellow biil Baby Water Rails around 1-2 weeks old Do they fit the Bill?:t: Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    That was Quick Phil Reply before I had time to edito:)
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Record (Heavily cropped) pic of Green Winged Teal today on JW. A beautiful day, with many waders; Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwits, Redshanks, Ringed Plovers, & Avocets Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Geof To add to your list above, a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (highlight!) was seen on 2 Dec as per RSPB Middleton Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Must be the same person who visited RSPB Sandwell, see their recent sightings of the 2 Nov.8-P They have never been seen there for years! Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    3 Black Terns seen by others over Dosthill @1.30pm. ( And apparently photographed) Grasshopper Warbler reeling, LR Plover & Ringed Plover, Common Sand, Redshank+ Juv. And 2 Summer plumaged Black Tailed Godwits East Screen. -------y...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A Dank & dull visit this pm (after a drizzly/dank trip to see the Bee Eaters) 4 Blacktailed Godwits, some in summer plumage, Dunlin, LRP, Redshanks & Juv. Avocets & grown-up juv`s, together with many Swifts looking for insects!!! A couple of pics to brighten the day- 1 BH gull looking for...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A few more record pics of the Little Stint and supporting cast on a lovely sunny day 1. Little Stint & LRP 2. Two Curlew, Dunlin, Little Stint, & LRP all together
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Just a thought to throw into the mixing pot, The RSPBs own map of the site shows West & East Scrapes and also JW `North & South`. Why not Post Code/sub-divide the areas, as per pic.! Just a thought... Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Another lovely day out at Muddleton! (quite dry considering the amount of rain). As Steves sightings above (but dipped on the Greenshank). Had two brilliant shows from the Marsh Harrier over North Pit, flushing everything, including the Greylags & 6 Snipe. Green And Common Sand on NP. A couple...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A couple of shots of the Wood Sandpiper today on JW. Its interesting to see how different it can look in a matter of minutes
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    You missed out Dragonflies and Moths.(whilst bird watching!) I collect stamps and am interested in trains (and any Bird that flies by) But I haven`t sunk to the depths of Pokemon Go, some !!!!! had posted 4 sightings on Sunday! at Muddleton When your old and grey there`s not much elseB (...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Whilst carrying out a Butterfly Survey for the RSPB today, a Hobby was noted causing a disturbance over JW around 1.30pm. A total of 80 Butterflies were recorded, including this Essex Skipper Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Just to add to Geofs highlights above, a Green Sandpiper was on NP and a Curlew flew out. The GWEgret appeared very content in it`s stay, spent most of it`s time preening. Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Steve We spent most of late morning, to about 2.45 looking foe the Garganies to no avail. Quite a few other birders said that they had`t seen them either. We were looking on the north of JW. Where is the "West Scrape"? To add to the sightings, around 2pm around 20 House Martins, 12 Swallows &...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    When is the RSPB going to provide a Ferry service;)
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Added, the stonechat & view over JW
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A pleasent wander round today, again very quiet, many wigeons, gadwall, teal, shovelers, etc. No sign of the Black Swan at Dosthill. At least 12 Snipe in flight over Jubilee Wetlands, min 3 Little Egret and a pair of Stonechats by the West path. A period of warm sun brought out a Speckled Wood...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Must have been standing next to Steve Atkinson when photoing Wood Sand, here`s my pic. Of interest I saw a Clouded Yellow butterfly on the West path of JWs, record pic attached. Also Hobby over. Richard
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Apparently `they` have repaired/replaced the grouting under the base plates to the Bridge. The PROBLEM! is that the disabled ramp stands some 6/9 inches above the ground, so that the disabled cannot use the Ramps. Question--- How do the disabled/wheelchairs get there in the first place...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I hear the bridge is still not ready to use, due to `Health & Safety`!! Apparrently they havn`t grouted under the Base Plates properly, a very basic requirement in the construction industry. Its lucky the RSPB aren`t paying. I wonder if there was a Penalty clause for not completing on time...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Laurie It comes to the old question of cost. Hansons would have to Hire/bring in heavy lifting gear TWICE, once for the Bridge and again for the Disabled Ramp. The whole operation being carried out from the Dosthill side. As you will appreciate, it will have to be a substantial crane to span...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Hi Geoff The Stonechat was there again today, very obliging little bird. (also Hobby over 1.30pm mobbed by around 50 martins/swallows) dick
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Re. 1641,1644,&1645 FAO of Moocher,Rollingthunder Et Al. I have heard from a little bird (not a SBJ)! that "they" are supposed to start work on the bridge foundations today/tuesday. We shall see. How much of the site will restricted?
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    M- I understand, via the grapevine, that the reason the Bridge (although made) has not been erected yet, is that during planning/design consultation, somebody overlooked the necessity to investigate the bearing capacity of the river bed/ground onto which the foundations were to be based. It has...
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