RSPB Middleton Lakes (2 Viewers)

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

24/2/14 Dosthill lake Siberian Chiffchaff which flew to East side pools Drayton Bassett pits, also Chiffchaff, 2 Goosander, 2 Goldeneye and with 3 on the river, Bumble Bee nectaring on Coltsfoot and Common Field Speedwell in flower.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

3/3/14 Dosthill lake female Red-breasted Merganser close to shore West side at 14:37
I saw this bird on my last visit also 24/2/14 it was diving along the Western bund went around the bund then flew south.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Red-breasted merganser

It appears that the Red-breasted merganser like the Goosander in this area feed along the river and occasionally go to areas like the north pit or Dosthill lake to rest
The Red-breasted merganser has been seen twice now on the West side of Dosthill lake so it's worth keeping a lookout as it should return. The first sighting the bird was diving along the western bund.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

06/03 13:32 WARWICKSHIRE : Bittern, Middleton Lakes RSPB [A] one in reeds from the silt pool viewpoint early afternoon BIRDGUIDES

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

10/3/14 Middleton Hall female Brambling below feeders with Chaffinches, a Brown Mealy on the feeders, Chiffchaff singing in large Ash at the start of Mill plantation and another singing on the silt pool.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

16/3/14 Dosthill lake Male White Wagtail with 8 Pied Wagtail.
Fisher's mill Orange Underwing moth.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

17/3/14 Middleton Hall male Mealy Redpoll and 2 Lesser Redpoll on feeders.

Regards, John

 

[fergus617]

2 Common cranes flew over the reserve heading North at 16:50.

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

24/3/14 Middleton Hall feeders 3 Lesser Redpoll and a larger brown mealy.
Fisher's mill Bridge Blackcap full song
Dosthill lake 27 Pied Wagatil , 2 Meadow Pipit and 4 Oyst.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

29/3/14 Middleton Hall Mill plantation 2 Blackcap singing, Brimstones Butterflies seen.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

30/3/14 Middleton Hall feeders, Mealy Redpoll and Brambling.
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Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

1/4/14 Mealy Redpoll on feeders, 3 Blackcap singing mill plantation also Brimstone, peacock, m Orange-tip and Green Veined white along the footpath.
Yellow Wagtail flew over the river from Dosthill lake heading North over Fisher's mill.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

3/4/14 Middleton Hall Swallow and Willow Warbler Fergus Mosey.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

4/4/14 Middleton Hall 2 Swallow over play Meadow and a Mealy Redpoll on feeders
David Roberts.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

7/4/14 Middleton Hall Villa pit 2 Green Sand.
Fisher's mill 4 Snipe Geoff Williams

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

8/4/14 KWP Grasshopper Warbler reeling.
Dosthill lake Glossy Ibis flew over South after 11:30 John Mallinson.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

The RSPB Moth group trapping on 4/4/14 Middleton Hall play meadow caught a Red Sword Grass moth.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

10/4/14 Fisher's mill bridge pit Cuckoo over Geoff Wlliams.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

11/4/14 Fisher's mill meadow Red-crested Pochard on the river. Geoff Williams.

Regards, John

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

13/4/14 Fisher's mill Grasshopper Warbler reeling S. Pick

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Regards, John