SEVERNSIDE BIRDS
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September
is one of the most exciting months to visit Severnside. The total of 185 species seen at least once in this month, is the third highest in the year. It is the time when most of the summer visitors will depart and a good selection of early winter visitors will arrive towards the end of the month. The weather can be very changeable, rain and gale force winds are likely, but calm warm days will also occur. Any West or South West gales will produce the usual seabirds but the more exotic have occurred; Sooty Shearwater (1974), Balearic Shearwater (1988), Long-
tailed Skua, Sabine’s Gull. Other rarities that have appeared in September include; Red-
crested Pochard (2 in 1996), Honey Buzzard (1996), Dotterel (1974), Kentish Plover (2006), White-
rumped Sandpiper (1985), Pectoral Sandpiper (1998, 2006 and 2008), Buff-
breasted Sandpiper (1989, 2003), Terek Sandpiper (1986),Semipalmated Sandpiper (2009), Red-
rumped Swallow (1977), Wryneck (2003) and Rose-
coloured Starling (2004). Local rarities have included Osprey, Nightjar (2006), Hawfinch (1998), Willow Tit (1992), Nightingale (1999) and Ring Ouzel.
September 2010
September 30th
A reasonable selection of birds were seen today. Combined reports from the Northwick Warth area involved a
Spotted Redshank
, 3
Little Egrets
, 40
Redshank
, 10
Dunlin
, 30
Oystercatchers
, at least 200
Teal
, 44
Wigeon
, 4
Shelduck
, 4
Shoveler
, 11
Skylarks
, 20
Meadow Pipits
, 15
Long-
tailed Tits
, 15
Chiffchaffs
, 2
Blackcaps
, single
Lesser Whitethroat
,
Reed Warbler
and
Kingfisher
. A
Little Egret
, 2
Peregrines
, single
Kestrel
,
Grey Plover
,
Snipe
and
Wheatear
were
seen at Aust Warth this morning. Reports from the VOSA Pool near Avonmouth Sewage Works involved 8
Teal
, single
Tufted Duck
,
Little Grebe
and
Cetti’s Warbler
.
Spotted Redshank
, Northwick Warth 30.9.10
Wheatear
, Aust Warth 30.9.10
© Tony Scott
September 29th
An evening low tide visit to Northwick Warth produced 265
Teal
, 28
Wigeon
, 2
Shelduck
, 40
Oystercatchers
, 2
Grey
Plover
, 2
Snipe
, 35
Dunlin
, 2
Shoveler
, 2
House Martins
, single
Whinchat
,
Chiffchaff
and a
Swallow
.
September 28th
A grey and gloomy day. Reports from the Northwick Warth area included a
Little Egret
, a
Knot
, 45
Redshank
, a
Snipe
, 160
Teal
, 2
Shelduck
, 10
Curlew
, 3
Grey Wagtails
, 18
Swallows
, 5
Chiffchaffs
, a
Blackcap
and at least 2
Goldcrests
. A
Common Sandpiper
, 2
Snipe
, 2
Dunlin
, 40
Oystercatchers
and 6
Wigeon
were reported from Aust Warth.
September 27th
Another cool day. Combined reports from the New Passage area involved a
Curlew Sandpiper
, 12
Dunlin
, a
Knot
, 35
Turnstones
, 2
Grey Plover
, single
Greenshank
,
Little Egret
and
Common Sandpiper
, 80
Redshank
, 70
Curlew
, 30
Oystercatchers
, 12
Wigeon
, 175
Teal
, 4
Shoveler
, a
Wheatear
and at least 15
Swallows
. A
Kingfisher
was seen in Cake Pill at Aust Warth along with 12
Wigeon
and just 2
Teal
. Three
Tufted Duck
and a
Little Grebe
were seen on the VOSA Pool near Avonmouth Sewage Works but the Glossy Ibis could not be found in the area despite at least 10 people searching.
September 26th
A cooler day due to an even stronger north wind. The
Glossy Ibis
continued to show well feeding on freshwater snails in a wet ditch near Hoar Gout (click
HERE
for location). Sightings from the New Passage area included Single
Little Egret
,
Bar-
tailed Godwit
and
Whimbrel
, 75
Redshank
, 40
Curlew
, 60
Turnstones
, 30
Dunlin
, 2
Lapwing
, 110
Teal
, 8
Shoveler
, 135
Swallows
, 10
House Martins
, 4
Siskins
, 2
Redpoll
and 2
Rock Pipits
. Another 90
Curlew
, 2
Wigeon
, a
Redpoll
and 2
Ravens
were seen at Severn Beach.
Glossy Ibis
, near Hoar Gout 26.9.10
Shoveler
, New Passage 26.9.10
September 25th
Another sunny day with a cool north breeze. The
Glossy Ibis
was seen again in ditches near Hoar Gout and a
Little Egret
also flew over here. A morning high tide visit to Severn Beach produced 25
Turnstones
, a mixed flock of 30
Dunlin
and
Ringed Plover
, 90
Curlew
, 2
Pintail
, 2
Wheatears
, 3
Swallows
and a
Rock Pipit
. Two
Little Egrets
, a drake
Common
Scoter
, a
Common Sandpiper
, a
Knot
, 20
Dunlin
, 2
Snipe
, 70
Redshank
, 70
Curlew
, 60
Turnstones
, 40
Oystercatchers
, 110
Teal
, 15
Wigeon
, the first
Merlin
of the autumn, a
Wheatear
and 4
Mistle Thrushes
(flying south) were seen in New Passage area.
September 24th
A much cooler day with a north wind.The
Glossy Ibis
was relocated today in various ditches near Hoar Gout. Reports from Aust Warth and Northwick Warth involved 2
Little Egrets
, 3
Redshank
, a
Lapwing
, a
Dunlin
, 40
Oystercatchers
, 20
Curlew
, 14
Wigeon
, 3
Teal
, 12
Mallard
, 50
Linnets
, 3
Swallows
and
Kingfisher
. An evening visit to the shore at Severn Beach produced 70
Curlew
, 20
Oystercatchers
and 5
Turnstones
.
September 23rd
Reports from the Aust Warth area involved single
Little Egret
,
Greenshank
,
Dunlin
and
Common Sandpiper
, 2
Grey Plover
, 2
Shelduck
, 6
Wigeon
, 6
Mallard
, 400
Black-
headed Gulls
, 50
Goldfinches
and 10
Linnets
. Sightings from New Passage this evening included a
Little Egret
, 2
Knot
, 2
Grey Plover
, 2
Bar-
tailed Godwits
, 75
Redshank
, 60
Turnstones
, 120
Curlew
, 35
Oystercatchers
, 35
Dunlin
, 6
Ringed Plover
, a
Common Sandpiper
, 120
Teal
and 5
Shoveler
. There were no reports of the Glossy Ibis today at Hoar Gout but 2
Tufted Duck
, 2
Little Grebe
and a
Cettis Warbler
were reported at the VOSA Pool.
September 22nd
A calm, dry and sunny day. The
Glossy Ibis
was seen from early morning in the usual ditch near Hoar Gout and 2
Gadwall
and 2
Little Grebes
were seen nearby on the VOSA Pool. A
Guillemot
was seen floating on the river at Cake Pill, Aust Warth where other reports involved single
Greenshank
and
Whimbrel
, 6
Redshank
, 2
Ringed Plover
, a
Common
Sandpiper
, 4
Shelduck
, 8
Teal
, 36
Mallard
, a
Wigeon
, 450
Black-
headed Gulls
, 16
Herring Gulls
, a
Wheatear
, 2
Whinchat
, 2
Blackcap
, 6
Chiffchaffs
, 7
Swallows
and a
Sparrowhawk
. A
Little Egret
, 2
Grey Herons
, at least 140
Teal
, 55
Redshank
, 10
Turnstones
, 2
Dunlin
and 2
Grey Wagtails
were reported from New Passage.
Glossy Ibis
, near Hoar Gout/VOSA Pool 22.9.10
© Don Smith
September 21st
A foggy dawn followed by dry and sunny weather.The
Glossy Ibis
was seen from early afternoon near Hoar Gout. Combined reports from Northwick Warth area involved a
Little Egret
, 2
Greenshank
, a
Common Sandpiper
, 2
Bar-
tailed Godwits
, 3
Black-
tailed Godwits
, 80
Curlew
, 3
Knot
, 30
Oystercatchers
, 60
Redshank
, 50
Turnstones
, 2
Snipe
, 120
Teal
, 4
Wigeon
, 4
Shelduck
, 3
Shoveler
, 9
Swallows
, 2
Wheatears
, 7
Blackcaps
, 8
Chiffchaffs
, 11
Skylarks
, 80
Meadow Pipits
, 40
Linnets
and 150
Goldfinches
.An adult
Mediterranean Gull
was reported in flight over Chittening Warth where a
Cetti’s Warbler
was heard.
September 20th
Another fine sunny and breezy day following some rain in the night. Sightings remained much the same with the
Glossy Ibis
showing at point blank range in the usual ditch near Hoar Gout (The bird was ringed in Spain in 2007 and was part of a flock of 20 Ibis seen in South Devon earlier this month).A
Manx Shearwater
was seen from Severn Beach over the early morning high tide and nearby a
Little Egret
and 2
Grey Herons
were seen at the Orchard Pools. Two
Greenshank
and 10
Redshank
were seen in Cake Pill at Aust Warth. An evening high tide visit to Northwick Warth produced a
Little
Egret
, a
Bar-
tailed Godwit,
150
Redshank
, 100
Turnstones
, 80
Curlew
, 25
Oystercatchers
, 12
Dunlin
, single
Ringed
Plover
and
Snipe
, 140
Teal
, 3
Shoveler
and 4
Shelduck
.
September 19th
The
Glossy Ibis
remained in the ditch near Hoar Gout all day. Reports from New Passage included a juvenile
Little Gull
, a
Little Egret
, 2
Bar-
tailed Godwits
, 2
Black-
tailed Godwits
, a
Knot
, 15
Dunlin
, 80
Turnstones
, 90
Redshank
, 4
Curlew
, 2
Shoveler
, 150
Teal
, 20
Wigeon,
a
Wheatear
and a
Kingfisher
. Two
Greenshank
, a
Kingfisher
and a
Pheasant
were seen at Aust Warth. An evening visit to Severn Beach in a moderate strength south west wind produced a
Manx Shearwater
, 5
Pintail
, a single
Ringed Plover
and a
Hobby
.
September 18th
The
Glossy Ibis
is still present for most of the day in a roadside drainage ditch, click
HERE
for map. The bird is showing very well in the ditch opposite the Police vehicle compound by the roundabout. Reports from New Passage included a
Little Egret
, 2
Bar-
tailed Godwits
, 80
Redshank
, 50
Turnstones
, 3
Dunlin
, 100
Teal
and a
Peregrine
. A low tide visit to Severn Beach produced 2
Little Egrets
, single
Wheatear
,
Yellow Wagtail
and
Rock Pipit
, 2
Whitethroats
and 2
Blackcaps
.
Glossy Ibis
, near Hoar Gout/VOSA Pool 18.9.10
©
Gary Thoburn
Glossy Ibis
, near Hoar Gout/VOSA Pool 18.9.10
Glossy Ibis
, near Hoar Gout/VOSA Pool 18.9.10
September 17th
A surprise bird today was the second
Glossy Ibis
for Severnside that eventually made it on to the recording area by touching down on the VOSA Pool for a few minutes this afternoon. It had a white plastic ring with black lettering R9T on the left leg.
Sightings from the New Passage/ Northwick Warth area included a
Little Egret
, 2
Black-
tailed Godwits
, 90
Redshank
, 50
Turnstones
, 120
Teal
, 15
Wigeon
, 60
Mallard
, 7
Dunlin
, 4
Ringed Plover
, 2
Wheatears
, 2
Blackcaps
, a
Lesser Whitethroat
, 6
Chiffchaffs
, a
Willow Warbler
, a
Whinchat
and a
Redpoll
. Another 3
Blackcaps
and 5
Chiffchaffs
were reported from Aust Warth.
Glossy Ibis
, Hoar Gout/VOSA Pool 17.9.10
September 16th
Reports from the New Passage/Northwick Warth area included a
Little Egret
, 2
Common Sandpipers
, 80
Redshank
, 55
Turnstones
, 3
Dunlin
, a
Ringed Plover
, 4
Oystercatchers
, 2
Snipe
, 2
Shoveler
, 170
Teal
, 20
Wigeon
, 8
Wheatears
and 2
Yellow Wagtails
. Another
YellowWagtail
, 2
Blackcaps
and a
Chiffchaff
were reported from Chittening Warth. A
Little Grebe
, a
Tufted Duck
and just a few
Teal
were present on the VOSA Pool and nearby a
Cetti’s Warbler
was heard at Avonmouth Sewage Works.
September 15th
Another breezy day with combined reports from Severn Beach involving single
Razorbill
,
Guillemot
, juvenile
Gannet
,
Fulmar
, juvenile
Common Tern
and
Peregrine
, 2
Manx Shearwaters
, 2
Arctic Terns
and 8
Turnstones
. Sightings from the New Passage area included 2 juvenile
Black Terns
, 85
Redshank
, 75
Turnstones
, a
Whimbrel
, 15
Curlew
, 11
Dunlin
, 2
Ringed Plover
, 160
Teal
, 15
Wigeon
, 12
Skylarks
, 40
Linnets
and a
Wheatear
,
Guillemot
and
Peregrine
, Severn Beach 15.9.10
September 14th
A wet and windy day following a windy night produced a few seabirds on the morning tide including a juvenile Skua, thought possibly a
Long-
tailed Skua
(seen on the water and in flight with gulls), 5
Manx Shearwaters
, a
Fulmar
and a
Guillemot
. A visit to Northwick Warth this evening in horizontal rain produced a
Little Egret
, a
Common Sandpiper
, 85
Redshank
, 10
Dunlin
, 2
Ringed Plover
, 20
Curlew
, 35
Oystercatchers
,160
Teal
, 15
Wigeon
, 4
Yellow Wagtails
and a
Wheatear
.
September 13th
A breezy day with showers and drizzle. The only reports received were from New Passage involving single
Little Egret
,
Bar-
tailed Godwit
,
Common Sandpiper
and
Raven
, 24
Oystercatchers
, 70
Redshank
, 80
Turnstones
, 120
Teal
, 30
Wigeon
, single
Whinchat
and
Wheatear
.
September 12th
Another
first Severnside record
today involving two
White Storks
that were seen and photographed flying south over Northwick Warth late morning. Other sightings from the New Passage area involved single
Little Egret
,
Curlew Sandpiper
,
Whimbrel
,
Ringed Plover
and
Knot
, 3
Bar-
tailed Godwit
, 2
Black-
tailed Godwit
, 5
Common Sandpipers
, 5
Dunlin
, 100
Turnstones
, 80
Redshank
, 30
Oystercatchers
, 70
Curlew
, 170
Teal
, 50
Wigeon
, 2
Shoveler
, 60
Mallard
, 4
Shelduck
, 8
Wheatears
and 50
Yellow Wagtails
. A
Cetti’s Warbler
was heard singing in bramble scrub along the railway line at Severn Beach where other reports included 3
Whinchat
, 4
Wheatears
and a
Common Sandpiper
. Another 20
Curlew
, a
Whimbrel
, 3
Whinchats
, 2
Wheatears
and the first
Stonechat
of the autumn wee seen at Aust Warth.
September 11th
A dry day with a moderate strength south west wind. Sightings from the New Passage/Northwick Warth area involved a
Little Egret
, 5
Common Sandpipers
, 110
Turnstones
, just single
Dunlin
and
Ringed Plover
, 4
Knot
, 80
Redshank
, 45
Oystercatchers
, 250
Curlew
, 2
Grey Herons
, 170
Teal
, 70
Mallard
, 9
Wigeon
, 6
Shoveler
, 6
Shelduck
, 3
Common Terns
, a
Kingfisher
, 22
Wheatears
, 15
Yellow Wagtails
and 2
Whinchat
. It remained quiet at Severn Beach with just single
Whimbrel
,
Little Egret
, 70
Curlew
, 8
Ringed Plover
, 2
Dunlin
and 2
Turnstones
reported.
Whinchat
,
Northwick Warth 11.9.10
Common Tern
,
Northwick Warth 11.9.10
Turnstones
,
New Passage 11.9.10
September 10th
Reports from the New Passage area included a
Little Egret
, 5
Common Sandpipers
, a
Whimbrel
, 70
Redshank
, 100
Turnstones
, 80
Curlew
, 160
Teal
, 9
Wigeon
, 6
Shoveler
, at least 15
Yellow Wagtails
, 4
Wheatears
, 4
Whinchats
, a
Coal Tit
, a
Peregrine
and many
Swallows
and
House Martins
heading south including the bird below. A
Greenshank
and 3
Bar-
tailed
Godwits
were seen at Aust Warth and a
Lesser Whitethroat
and a
Blackcap
were seen nearby in the sheep field hedge.
leucistic
Swallow
,
New Passage 10.9.10 © Richard Cox
September 9th
Combined reports from the New Passage area involved 2
Little Egrets
, 4
Common Sandpipers
, a
Knot
, at least 80
Redshank
, 140
Curlew
, 60
Turnstones
, 50
Oystercatchers
, just 4
Dunlin
, one
Ringed Plover
, 300
Teal
, 40
Mallard
, 8
Wigeon
, 6
Shelduck
, 7
Shoveler
, 25
Yellow Wagtails
and 5
Wheatears
. A brief evening visit to Severn Beach produced a
Sanderling
, 15
Ringed Plover
, 3
Dunlin
, 4
Turnstones
, a
Common Sandpiper
, 80
Curlew
and 2
Wheatears
.
September 8th
High tides and a good selection of birds today. Reports from the New Passage/Northwick Warth area included 3
Black Terns
, 2
Little Egrets
, 4 possibly 6
Greenshank
, at least 100
Redshank
, 2
Common Sandpipers
, a
Green Sandpiper
, 55
Turnstones
, 4
Dunlin
, 140
Teal
, 20
Wigeon
, an impressive 100+
Yellow Wagtails
, 20
Pied Wagtails
, a
Tree Pipit
, at least 10
Wheatears
, 5
Whitethroats
, a
Lesser Whitethroat
,
13
Blackcaps
, 2
Chiffchaffs
, 100’s of
House Martins
and
Swallows
, a
Redstart
, a female
Sparrowhawk
and a
Swift
. Another
Black Tern
, a
Sandwich Tern
, 4
Whimbrel
, 70
Curlew
, 38
Oystercatchers
, 12
Redshank
, a
Greenshank
, 2
Common Sandpipers
, a
Hobby
, 4
Whinchat
, 3
Wheatears
, 400
Swallows
, 80
House Martins
, a
Kingfisher
, 3
Blackcaps
and 5
Chiffchaffs
were reported at Aust Warth. Combined reports from Severn Beach involved a
Little Egret
, 28
Ringed Plover
, 18
Dunlin
, 4
Common Sandpipers
, 2
Whimbrel
, 70
Curlew
, a
Turnstone
, 5
Wheatears
, 70
Swallows
, 20
House Martins
, a
Sand Martin
, 8
Whitethroats
, 3
Blackcaps
, 3
Chiffchaff
and a
Sedge Warbler
on the coastal strip and a
Redstart
at the Orchard Pools. At least 60
Teal
were seen on the VOSA Pool near Avonmouth Sewage Works.
Yellow Wagtails
,
Northwick Warth 8.9.10 © Mick Garnier
September 7th
Reports from the New Passage/Northwick Warth area included single
Ruff
,
Greenshank
,
Bar-
tailed Godwit
,
Black-
tailed Godwit
,
Whimbrel
,
Knot
,
Green Sandpiper
,
Ringed Plover
and
Snipe
, 3
Little Egrets
, 115
Redshank
, 70
Oystercatchers
, 170
Curlew
, 80
Turnstones
, 8
Dunlin
, 4
Common Sandpipers
, 140
Teal
, 10
Wigeon
, 3
Shoveler
, at least 40
Yellow Wagtails
, 4
Wheatear
, 2
Lesser Whitethroats
, 8
Whitethroats
, 20
Blackcaps
, 30
Chiffchaff/Willow Warblers
, 2
Whinchat
, 2
Rock Pipits
, a
Kingfisher
and a
Swift
. Wader numbers remain low at Severn Beach with just 20
Ringed Plover
, 2
Dunlin
, a
Whimbrel
being seen with 4
Wheatears
on the beach. A
Garganey
, at least 35
Teal
and 2
Tufted Duck
were reported on the VOSA Pool near Avonmouth Sewage Works.
September 6th
A mainly dry day with heavy rain from late afternoon. Combined reports from New Passage included a
Little Egret
, a
Knot
, just 3
Dunlin
, 3
Oystercatchers
, 94
Redshank
, 49
Turnstones
, 150
Teal
, 21
Wigeon
and 4
Shoveler
. Two
Greenshank
, a
Whimbrel
, 3
Common Sandpipers
, 8
Teal
, a
Sparrowhawk
, 60
Goldfinches
, 4
Blackcap
and 7
Chiffchaffs
were seen at Aust Warth. Sightings from the shore at Severn Beach included 3
Little Egrets
, a mixed flock of 50
Dunlin
and
Ringed
Plover
, a
Knot
, 120
Curlew
, 30
Oystercatchers
and a
Wheatear
. Nearby a
Little Grebe
and a
Kingfisher
were seen on the Orchard Pools. Another 3
Little Grebes
and at least 50
Teal
were seen on the VOSA Pool near Avonmouth Sewage Works,
September 5th
A very wet morning followed by showers in the afternoon with an east wind. A
Spotted Redshank
, a
Black Tern
, 2
Little Egrets
, 70
Turnstones
, 90
Redshank
, 5
Oystercatchers
, 250
House Martins
, 30
Swallow
, a late
Swift
, 150
Teal
and 20
Wigeon
were reported from New Passage. Nearby at least 5
Lesser Whitethroats
, 2
Whitethroats
, 4
Blackcaps
, 20
Yellow Wagtails
, a
Wheatear
, a
Kingfisher
, 85
Linnets
and a
Peregrine
were seen on Northwick Warth. Sightings from Severn Beach this evening involved another 2
Spotted Redshank
(near the pipes), 2
Greenshank
, 2 juvenile
Curlew
Sandpipers
, a
Knot
, 30
Ringed Plover
, 20
Dunlin
, 9
Turnstones
, a
Little Egret
, 200
Curlew
, 400
Black-
headed Gulls
and a
Wheatear
.
Curlew Sandpiper
, Severn Beach 5.9.10
Curlew Sandpiper
, Severn Beach 5.9.10
September 4th
Another day with a good variety of birds. The first juvenile
Curlew Sandpiper
of the year was found at New Passage where other sightings included an adult
Mediterranean Gull
, a
Little Egret
, 80
Turnstones
, 70
Redshank
, 19
Dunlin
, 6
Curlew
, 8
Oystercatchers
, 4
Shoveler
, at least 250
Teal
, 30
Wigeon
, 150
Black-
headed Gulls
, a
Kingfisher
, 2
Tree Pipits
, at least 150
House Martins
, 40
Swallows
and 2
Sand Martins
. Nearby at least 25
Yellow Wagtails
, a
Snipe
, 7
Shelduck
, 4
Lesser Whitethroats
, 2
Whitethroats
, 6
Blackcaps
, a
Spotted Flycatcher
, 40
Goldfinches
, 60
Linnets
, 40
Meadow Pipits
were seen on Northwick Warth. Another 6
Little Egrets
(with the New Passage bird a record count of 7), 9
Ringed Plover
, 4
Dunlin
, 5
Redshank
, a
Knot
, a
Whimbrel
, 200
Curlew
, 30
Oystercatchers
, 400
Black-
headed Gulls
, 2
Wheatears
, 15
Blackcap
were reported from Severn Beach.
September 3rd
A good number of reports were received, many thanks to those concerned. The
Wryneck
was seen again on the Northwick Warth target mound between 10.30 and 11.00 and other reports here included a
Hobby
, a
Whinchat
, at least 20
Yellow
Wagtails
, 6
Lesser Whitethroats
, 6
Whitethroats
and 4
Blackcaps
. Combined sightings from New Passage involved an adult
Mediterranean Gull
, 2
Little Egrets
, 3
Sanderling
, 24
Dunlin
, 7
Ringed Plover
, at least 70
Redshank
, 30
Turnstones
, 4
Oystercatchers
, 7
Canada Geese
, 4
Shoveler
, 200
Teal
and 30
Wigeon
. A good selection of migrants were seen at Seabanks and Chittening Warth involving a
Whinchat
, a
Garden Warbler
, 10
Blackcaps
, a
Whitethroat
, 8
Chiffchaffs
, a
Willow Warbler
, a late brood of
Reed Warblers
being fed, 2
Great Spotted Woodpeckers
, 2
Ravens
, single
Snipe
,
Kingfisher
and
Grey Wagtail
and slow but noticeable passage of
Swallows
and
House Martins
heading north east. An evening visit to the coastal scrub at Severn Beach produced 2
Lesser Whitethroats
, 20
Blackcaps
and a
Whitethroat
.
September 2nd
The fine settled weather continued. Combined reports from the Northwick Warth area included a
Wryneck
on the target mound at 09.20 this morning, an adult
Mediterranean Gull
, a
Little Egret
, at least 70
Redshank
, 45
Turnstones
, single
Common Sandpiper
and
Snipe
, 2
Green Sandpipers
, 2
Dunlin
, 3
Canada Geese
, 120
Teal
, 25
Wigeon
, at least 20
Yellow Wagtails
, 10
Pied Wagtails
, a
Grey
Wagtail
, 2
Tree Pipits
, a
Wheatear
, a
Sparrowhawk
, at least 6
Lesser Whitethroats
, 4
Whitethroats
, 6
Blackcaps
, a
Garden Warbler
, a
Sedge Warbler
and a
Kingfisher
. A
Greenshank
, a
Little Egret
, 6
Ringed Plover
, 2
Dunlin
, 2
Turnstones
, a
Redshank
and 15
Oystercatchers
were seen at Severn Beach.
A
Sedge Warbler
trapped today on Northwick Warth, ring number X022619 had been ringed 11 days earlier on 22 August at Orfordness, Suffolk. A distance of 296 km.
September 1st
Another fine sunny day with a north east breeze. An adult
Mediterranean Gull
, a
Little Egret
, a
Bar-
tailed Godwit
, 70
Redshank
, 60
Turnstones
, 5
Ringed Plover
, 140
Teal
, 25
Wigeon
, a
Tree Pipit
, 23
Yellow Wagtails
, 2
Wheatears
, single
Kingfisher
,
Mistle Thrush
,
Sedge Warbler
and
Lesser Whitethroat
were seen in the New Passage area. Four
Little Egrets
and just 21
Ringed
Plover
and 8
Dunlin
were seen at Severn Beach. Another 2
Little Egrets
, 2
Common Sandpipers
, 50
Redshank
, 7
Dunlin
and 2
Whinchats
were seen at Aust Warth. Two
Tufted Duck
, 11
Teal
, 20
Mallard
,
13
Gadwall
, a
Lapwing
and a Water Vole
were reported from the VOSA Pool near Avonmouth Sewage Works.
A Guillemot floated up river off the seawall at Severn Beach attracting the attention of large Gulls and a Peregrine that stooped at the auk on the water several times. The gulls eventually chased the Peregrine away.