Rare and Scarce Birds in Warwickshire (3 Viewers)

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

? Marsh Warbler

Marsh Warblers do not favour reeds.

Yes Tom,
Further reading they prefer areas of Willow and other bushes with ground cover of Willowherb, nettle and Meadow Sweet, not always near water, but on passage could turn up in scrub like Hawthorn scrub.
I have been contacted by the orginal reportee to Geoff Williams and there is no firm evidence to confirm this bird as a Marsh Warbler.
The last report of Marsh Warbler for Warwickshire was at Coombe Abbey, calling from reeds but I believe it turned out to be a mimicing Reed Warbler. Does anyone know the last Marsh Warbler record for Warwickshire the New Birds of the West Midlands saying Brandon Marsh over shooting migrant May 27th 2001.


Regards, John

 

[Matt Griffiths]

The last report of Marsh Warbler for Warwickshire was at Coombe Abbey, calling from reeds but I believe it turned out to be a mimicing Reed Warbler. Does anyone know the last Marsh Warbler record for Warwickshire the New Birds of the West Midlands saying Brandon Marsh over shooting migrant May 27th 2001.

Yes, last reported in 2001 - http://www.westmidlandbirdclub.com/records/lists

 

[Matt Griffiths]

According to Collins Bird Guide, Marsh Warblers sing mostly from nightfall to dawn, so this might be worth bearing in mind. I think I'm gonna check some suitable habitat near me this evening!
Matt

 

[Dog]

2 Crossbills in the garden I was working in today in Cannon Hill Road, Coventry.

Mike.

 

[Dog]

5 Crossbills flew over same gaden around 6ish on the 22nd.

Mike.

 

[djludlow]

Red Kite ,Alveston hill ,Stratford at 15.30.

 

[NSH]

I would like to question what an Oxfordshire based bird club is reporting on Warwickshire breeding birds and why the news was even published in the first place? I realise Red Kites are no big breeding news but shouldn't this info have been released via the Warwicksire recorders?

Neil

 

[spuggyhawk]

The Banbury OS covers an area around Banbury which includes Oxon, Warks and Northants (http://www.banburyornithologicalsociety.org.uk/map page.htm).
Of course the record will go to the county recorder, if it hasn't done so already. The previous Warks county recorder actually lived in the BOS area.

Gareth

The Warks county recorder already knows of the breeding kites.
Jon

 

[draycotebirding]

The Warks county recorder already knows of the breeding kites.
Jon

And had asked for the post to be deleted

 

[draycotebirding]

Spotted Crake

Spotted Crake at Napton Reservoir this evening plus Osprey (caught a fish) and topical Red Kite over.

Regards

John

 

[gareth_blockley]

And had asked for the post to be deleted

I wasn't aware of this, otherwise I could have done something about it (I don't have the option to delete it now). I did consider not posting that information but as Red Kite is not generally such a rare breeding bird now and it is post breeding season I didn't think it would be an issue. Sorry if that is not the case.

Gareth

 

[Ravenwing]

Pectoral Sandpiper at Brandon Marsh

Pectoral Sandpiper showing well on the big island on East Marsh, Brandon Marsh, this afternoon.

 

[Matt Griffiths]

Gannet over Studley today (per John Yardley).

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

19/12/13 1 to 2 Great White Egret frequenting Fisher's mill area Geoff Williams.

Regards, John

 

[astley]

19/12/13 1 to 2 Great White Egret frequenting Fisher's mill area Geoff Williams.

Regards, John

Where is this John, I am not familiar

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Where is this John, I am not familiar

Fisher's mill is the area between Kingsbury Water Park's Richard's Meadow and the Staffordshire County boundary, inbetween the canal and the River Anker, named after a mill on the river called Fisher's mill. Comprising a large meadow called Fisher's mill meadow and the northern end to the Staffordshire border shallow pools and phramities.


Regards, John

 

[Dog]

Was watching the Starling roost at Brandon tonight & a Merlin did a couple of passes over Newlands & missed a passerine, also 2 Sparrowhawks & a Kestrel.

Mike.

 

[Matt Griffiths]

Mealy Redpoll at Earlswood Lakes in recent days. Videograbs on my Twitter page.
This is a lifer for me, so any comments on ID, age, etc welcome.
Matt

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Mealy Redpoll at Earlswood Lakes in recent days. Videograbs on my Twitter page.
This is a lifer for me, so any comments on ID, age, etc welcome.
Matt

What I can see looks go for Mealy Redpoll Matt, I would say an Adult bird. John

 

[Phil Andrews]

REGIONAL MEGA

Hume's Yellow-browed Warbler at Hams Hall, Coleshill near Edison Road bridge