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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Gets very busy of late down Middleton these days, so find I do not bother that much now.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    The seven Whooper swans, Stonechats and one of the gwe in flight from my walk round yesterday
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Mooch round the other day. Have e not been on the reserve for a good while. A few shots with my camera
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I dont get out very often these days with pressure of work. Nice trek round in the mud.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    One of the nicest guys I have met. Gutted to be honest, he was a very friendly knowledgeable guy who was always very helpful when I was starting out birding. RIP Chris
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    a couple of the avocets from the other day. A first for me at Middleton.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Saw and heard my first chiffchaff yesterday + 2 Redshank, 2 Avocets and a LRP. Bridge looks like it cost a few bob :)
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Another quick run down very late yesterday. Firecrest by fishers mill bridge. 99% certain it is one but only saw it for a few mins, so no photo's will pop down tonight to see if I can get one, JUST to be 100% sure. Not ticked yet ;) Wheater showing very well, but light went quickly and on my...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Went down again late today to see if the LSW was about. No sign but I did find the whinchat and Stonechat + water rails and 8 curlew sandys The whinchat was a good way, spotted by me for about a bloody minute - then vanished again :-C A few record shots of today.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    The LSW was showing very well in the dead tree yesterday evening and a couple of hobbies hunting was a joy to see. A couple of grapographs attached
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Missed the godwit photo
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A little walk round this afternoon in the lovely sunshine. A few shots taken.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Had a quick walk round yesterday hoping to see the Avocets :) Not a sausage on the wader front - I saw at least four Stonechats. Lots of rain during the night so not sure the levels will be great today.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Had a walk round the ski centre lakes today as muddleton was as per the norm muddy, so gave it a miss. Lots of tufties + 3 Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatchers and had some nice views of a kestrel hunting. Just nice getting out in the DRY
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I had a quick walk round this afternoon, pretty muddy so do take your wellies if you go. Herons making lots of nests, two stonechat male and female, two reed buntings, Kingfisher on the stream, also had some nice views of a green woodie. Levels were very high, so not much other than the usual...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I very rarely wear wellies around Muddleton. Big waterproof boots with a non slip sole will be more than adequate now. Enjoy your visit.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Funny you should say that because as i was packing up I did notice a BOP flying towards me with something hanging from its talons. The light was pretty poor then so struggled to get a decent view onto it before it flew off.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I had a walk round yesterday afternoon, no stonechats :( quite a few meadow pipits by the hide. There was a little mud showing and the lapwings were on it also three Dunlin seen. Little Vid of last nights murmaration here http://www.flickr.com/photos/68550177@N02/10806156843/
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Stonechat, kestrel and snipe were about it for me. Getting very muddy and its the type that clags, which makes yer boots bloody heavy |=(|
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I decided that I had to get out even though it was raining and horrid. Arrived about 2.30 to see no cars and no one on the reserve, just how I like it haha The only bit of mud was by the west side screen as levels were well up. Three dunlin, ringed plover and stonchat spotted. Made my way up to...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Yes it is sunk below the ground as i remember seeing all the trenches.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    The fencing would also stop otters I suppose :(
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A couple of photos of my walk round this afternoon. I think even more fencing has gone up since my last visit. I will just have to get used to it as its my nearest birding place.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Yes the fencing is absolutely dreadful Tom - I have to agree with you. To me it has spoilt the whole reserve and made me start to look elsewhere for my birding now. The Swans look so sad staring out at you as if they are in a cage. :-C
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Got myself up to the hide today with the camera. VERY impressive hide, very big with lots of nice chairs that will probably all end up on ebay :) Well I sat there for nearly two hours and did not see much at all. Few waders on the JW on my way back and a hobby near the car park. Just took this...
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