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  1. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Sorry mis-type should have been Little Grebe the Pheasant were in the field opposite the entrance to the construction site at forge mill farm to the left of the farm on the opposite side of the road by the metal gates about 20ft apart looked to see if I could see any females but none seen. Or...
  2. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Complete list of species seen today - Magpie, Lesser black backed gull, Carrion crow, Jackdaw, Wood pigeon, Rook, Blackbird, Robin, Raven, Red legged partridge, Great tit, Dunnock, Black headed gull, Hybrid gull, Redwing, Fieldfare, Mallard, Pheasant, Mistle thrush, Moorhen, Canada goose...
  3. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Had a very good day at the rspb Sandwell valley today from 7.20 - 15.45 and picked up over 50 species highlights Red Legged Partridge in pet cem. Yellow legged gull - swan pool up close to island with a LBBG Gadwall 30+ wigeon 15 Little egret 12+ Common Gull Hybrid gull x1 Mistle Thrush all on...
  4. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Many thanks for the info
  5. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Will the visitor centre be open tomorrow 15/01/2019 many thanks?
  6. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Great photo of the greenshank craig
  7. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Great may thanks for the help.
  8. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Does anyone have a map of the area covered by the counts for Sandwell Valley please I think I remember one being put on here a few months ago but I can't find it any help would be great thank you.
  9. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Blackcap (male) seen today from Marsh screen just to the right in the scrub moved off towards visitor centre then reappeared a few minutes later before flying off towards the hide lost him after that.
  10. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Many thanks for the help
  11. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Is the old feeding station the one just behind the gate as you enter the reserve on the left hand side please?
  12. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Highlights from my first visit since May this morning - Hobby over Marsh area at 9.20am then again over main pool 9.40ish seen 10 minutes later by 2 RSPB workers over main pool scaring BHG & Lapwings main pool by Band Stand area 1 x Pochard, 4 (F) Goosander, 2 X R N Parakeet, 10 Gadwell, 9 (F)...
  13. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Hi Yamyam it's the species list I was looking for but many thanks for the info Adrian
  14. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Unfortunately I can't find Venus Pools, John Bennett Reserve or Marsh Lane any help gratefully received
  15. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    could someone please send me a full list of the all dayer species seen at all venues as I am having problems opening the files from Phil Andrews
  16. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    New blog up and running hope you enjoy feel free to leave comments on here - https://adriansdaysout.wordpress.com...=6&action=edit
  17. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Hi Laurie I understand your point but a small clearing about half way across would be a slight improvement didn't realise dogs used to swim in the pool from this area I can only imagine what disruption that used to have on the bird species around the edge of the pool. I must admit I would be...
  18. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    no it was only when it flew that you could see the white edge to the feathers when standing their was no sign of the white in the wings at all, The pics are very interesting as I saw one very similar to that at Dudley Zoo with a few more Carrion Crows in the castle court yard earlier this year
  19. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Just updated my blog with a review of my visit and a complete species seen list - http://www.birding.uk.com/forum/blogs/adrian-k/546-sandwell-valley-rspb-visit-29-11-2014.html
  20. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    After watching my recordings from today noticed one of the Little Ringed Plover only has one leg did notice from the hide but didn't think much of it at the time, it doesn't seem to bother the bird For full review of my visit and complete species seen list please visit my blog link below...
  21. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    I set off at around 05.15am walking to my nearest bus stop to get the bus into Halesowen changed here to get a bus to West Bromwich and then again to West Bromwich Crematorium then had to walk the rest of the way approx 1.5 miles eventually reaching Swan Pool around 07.45am What a day decided...
  22. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    I always provide my name if I report anything different as I think the reports coming from people who DON'T leave any name or contact should either be left as unconfirmed or suspected sightings this way people can make their own minds up.
  23. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    You can also have great views of the Kingfisher from the viewing screen at the bottom of the wood walk through (RSPB Reserve as I call it it's just over the railway bridge past the gate on the left and about 10 yards or less up on the left) this appears to be a very little used area but great...
  24. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Arrived around 8.30am on a bright and mild morning not too many people around as I set my camera and tripod up at the Visitor centre (the porter cabin) just as you enter from Tanhouse lane (I think it is). First bird to be seen was a Song Thrush right in front of the Visitor Centre in the...
  25. Abbeybirder

    Sandwell Valley

    Will be updating with a full list of ALL species seen around the RSPB reserve only at present if I have time I will wonder round the Paddocks and swan lake but weather not looking to bad for Saturday Hope to see some of you there if you do see me please feel free to make your self known (I don't...
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