SK58 Bird News

For Sale (various old bird reports)

Tetrad Atlas Survey 2010

Photo Competition 2010

Photo Competition 2009 Results

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9th March Early morning at Axle Lane produced 37 Whooper Swans >N, also 85 Golden Plover and good numbers of Skylark (Mick Clay).

Red- necked Grebe Langold Lake Brian Waugh 8th March Dinnington Marsh produced 4 Snipe, single Jack Snipe, Heron, Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 2 Reed Bunting, 5 Chaffinch, 8 Blue Tit, 8 Great Tit, 4 Goldfinch & 10 Long- tailed Tit (John Gallagher). At Langold Lake between 08:30-12:00 produced; Red- necked Grebe still present and showing well against the bank side to 4 feet from viewing point.

Red- necked Grebe @ Langold Lake © Brian Waugh

Large numbers of Canada Geese. 30- 40 Fieldfares in grassland at the side of the lake and two Mistle Thrush mixed in. 30 + Goldfinch flock on Alders, 12 Long- tailed Tits and 3 Kestrels. Lots of Robins Blue Tits and Great Tits, Blackbirds also in good numbers (Brian Waugh).

Barn owl NAPT Paul Rigg 7th March At Thurcroft Pit Top today were m & f Stonechat. Kings Wood Corner produced the highest ever count of 22 Buzzard in the air at one time, with 4 Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.

Barn Owl @ NAPT © Paul Rigg

At Langold Lake the Red- necked Grebe was entertaining several visiting birders. Carlton Lake held 4 pairs of Goosander. Over Brampton were 6 Buzzard. NAPT held a f Stonechat, large number of Reed Bunting here (8), 24 Black- headed Gull on scrape with 2 Common Gull (Mick Clay, Andy Hirst & Brian Chambers). A Little Ringed Plover put in a brief appearance here early morning (Andy Hirst & Andy Murray). Late afternoon at Thurcroft Pit Top was a single Little Ringed Plover- may well have been the NAPT bird from earlier (John O'Malley).

6th March An ad Long- eared Owl was found in an emaciated state at Thurcroft Pit Top. It was picked up and taken to the vets at Dinnington. Unfortunately it was too far gone and died on the table. Also on Thurcroft Pit Top were 5 Reed Bunting, 4 Meadow Pipit, 6 Skylark, 2 m Stonechat, Green Sandpiper & 3 Snipe. Langold Lake held 3 pairs Goosander & Red- necked Grebe still at Langold Lake & showing well . Buckwood Farm, Langold produced 2 Jay. (2 Barn Owl regularly seen in field adjacent to farm, per farmer.) (John Gallagher & Mick Clay).

5th March The Little Egret was still at Carlton Lake at 16:15 on the south side of lake in a field (John Gallagher).

4th March 17:30 at the Terrace/ Low Farm at Carr a Barn Owl carrying prey pursued and harassed by a loud Kestrel. At 18:20, 2 Barn Owls hunting in field adjacent to Ramper Road, Carr, also Little Owl & a pair of Tawny Owl calling (John Gallagher). Around Laughton pond and Roche Abbey 10:00- 12:30;
2 Buzzards thermaling high, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Collared Doves, 2 Wren, a small flock (6) Long- tailed Tits, 2 Great Tits, 2 Blue Tits and probably 4 m Blackbirds (Brian Waugh).

3rd March Hot on the heels of our first Red- necked Grebe, was another first for the square today, not quite as glamorous, but greatly overdue- an ad. winter Little Egret at Carlton Lake (Keith Trow). Perched on the island, it then flew into a nearby field, before flying around the trees in an attempt to roost, where it was lost from view. Also around were 2 Heron and mixed thrush flock of mainly c50 Fieldfare & c20 Redwing (Andy Hirst, Alan Bradford & John Gallagher).

2nd March The Red- necked Grebe still present at Langold Lake (BirdGuides). Barn Owl hunting and Snipe over NAPT this evening (Andy Hirst, John Gallagher & Andy Murray).

1st March Early morning at Axle Lane produced 200 Pink- footed Geese >NW also 17 Skylark and 1 Corn Bunting all in song. Over Brampton Common were 100 Lapwing (Mick Clay).

28th February Late afternoon at Axle Lane were 100 Pink- footed Geese >W and 300 Golden Plover (Mick Clay).

27th February From Kings Wood this morning were 11 Buzzard. By Lingodell 6 Tree Sparrow, 20 Chaffinch, 15 Reed Bunting and 40 Yellowhammer. 5 Buzzard at Lamb Lane, Dinnington (Mick Clay). At NAPT today were a pair of Shoveler, Willow Tit, Kestrel, Green Woodpecker, Snipe, 7 Lapwing, 45 Black- headed Gull, 34 Mallard & m Stonechat. Brampton Common produced Snipe, 6 Grey Partridge & Woodcock (John Gallagher). Ad. Red- necked Grebe still at Langold Lake, although harassed by many photographers! (Jan & Den Jarrold).

26th February Kingfisher & a pair of Shoveler still at NAPT. Highlights at a rainy Langold Lake were 2 pairs of Great Crested Grebe displaying and harassing the Red- necked Grebe. 3 f & 1m Pochard, Kingfisher, 2f & 1m Goosander, 40 Yellowhammer & 30 Goldfinch (John Gallagher). Barn Owl hunting at NAPT (Mick Clay).

25th February At NAPT today were 2m &1f Shoveler, 30 Mallard, 4 Lapwing, 10 Reed Bunting, 2 Willow Tit & 4 Bullfinch (John Gallagher). Barn Owl, Tawny Owl and Woodcock at Dinnington Marsh this evening (Mick Clay).

24th February Red- necked Grebe still present at Langold Lake at 13:00, towards the western end of the Lake. As well as the usual Canada Geese, Mallard, Moorhen, Coot, Tufted Duck, 2 Pochard, 2 Gadwall and 2 Buzzard (Nigel Butler). Kingfisher today at NAPT (Mick Clay).

23rd February On Langold Lake at 16:00 the Red- necked Grebe still present, a Peregrine over Langold Pit Top flew > Oldcotes, plus Jack Snipe in the rough field at the side of factories (Keith Trow).

22nd February At 18:05 Barn Owl on a fence post below one of our new nest boxes (John Gallagher).

21st February Early morning in the snow At Axle Lane produced 300 Skylark & 47 Golden Plover (Mick Clay). In the snow at Thurcroft Pit Top were Water Rail, 4 Reed Bunting & Meadow Pipit. Mid afternoon at Langold Pit Top were 2 Green Woodpecker, Lesser Redpoll with 9 Goldfinch & Red- necked Grebe on lake still (John Gallagher).

Red- necked Grebe Langold Lake 20th February Early morning at Langold Lake produced a pair of Goosander & Red- necked Grebe. Carlton Lake held 3 pair of Goosander, Cormorant, 2 Heron, 2 Buzzard & f Pochard. From Kings Wood corner were 9 Buzzard & 2 over Lingodell (John Gallagher & Mick Clay). At Dewidales today were 2 Stonechat, 5 Yellowhammer & 3 Reed Bunting. Around the Butterfly House were 17 Chaffinch, 6 Backbird & Robin, 6 House Sparrow and 10 Tree Sparrow (Chris Lilley).

Red- necked Grebe, Langold Lake © Brian Chambers

18th February At NAPT today were a pair of Shoveler on the pond by hospice access road, 2 pair of Mallard, 1m Kestrel, Moorhen, 2 Lapwing, Snipe, 12 Black- headed Gull, 3 Common Gull, Redwing , Willow Tit and a pair of Bullfinch (Geoff Facer).

14th February At the junction of Eastfield Lane and Kings Wood Lane were a large mixed finch flock, predominantly Chaffinch(c100), with 17 Reed Bunting, 4 Yellowhammer & Brambling. Firbeck was quiet with 2 Greylag Geese >S, 15 Herring Gull >N, Siskin, Heron, 2 Buzzard and Sparrowhawk Thornbury Hill was equally dull & quiet with 4 Buzzard the highlight. Little Grebe and 18 Teal were the high points at Roche Abbey, with Grey Wagtail, 2 Buzzard 23 Mallard and 6 Moorhen also present (Andy Hirst).

13th February At Kiveton Pit Top today were 2 Willow Tit, 6 Skylark, f Sparrowhawk, 3 Greylag Geese, 15 Mallard, 5 Chaffinch & 2 Reed Bunting. In the Kings Wood/ Lingodell area were 2 Brambling amongst the many Chaffinch. 100 Pink- footed Geese over N. Anston at 10:20 (John Gallagher) and what were probably the same 100 Pink- footed Geese over South Anston (Mick Clay). Over Thornbury Hill this morning were 8 Buzzard, plus Tawny Owl calling. Langold Lake held c6 Gadwall, 3 Great Crested Grebe, m Goosander and a Cormorant (Andy Hirst).

12th February At NAPT today were 4 Grey Partridge, 3 Teal, 10 Mallard, 26 Black- headed Gull, 4 Bullfinch, 2 Skylark, 2 Lapwing(on scrape- first birds back here), 2 Willow Tit & Kestrel. At Langold Lake were a pair of Pochard. Lingodell held Little Owl, 90 Black- headed Gull, 2 Common Gull, 3 Tufted Duck,12 Mallard, 85 Fieldfare, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Buzzard & single Coot ( John Gallagher). On Langold Lake today were 37 Mallard, 59 Coot, 22 Tufted Duck, 2m Pochard, a pair of Goosander, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 88 Canada Goose, 3 Gadwall, 19 Moorhen, c15 Siskin, Treecreeper, Nuthatch & Willow Tit. At Kings Wood Corner revealed ploughing in progress attracting: c100 Black-headed Gull, 1 Common Gull & 15 Pied Wagtail. Surrounding trees & hedges held 4000+ Woodpigeon. Feeding on the cropped maize by the corner with Eastfield Lane were c35 Chaffinch, 1 Brambling, 12 Yellowhammer and 6 Reed Bunting (Brian Chambers). Early evening at NAPT produced c10 Grey Partridge calling/ flying, single Barn Owl hunting and c45 Pink- footed Geese >NW in the dark (Andy Hirst & Mick Clay).

11th February Calling Little Owl plus Teal at Dinnington Marsh, as well as 2 Woodcock and 2 Snipe (Mick Clay). At Tommy Flockton's Marsh today were 4 Teal, 8 Mallard, 70 Fieldfare & Kingfisher (John Gallagher). At NAPT were 4 Snipe & Barn Owl (showing before dusk) (John Gallagher & Andy Murray).

10th February Brambling calling over Axle Lane (Mick Clay).

9th February 2 Buzzards. 1 either side, landed in fields by the A57 at Axle Lane today at 11:05, plus
150+ Woodpigeon & 100+ Corvids (Kevin Bower).

8th February Single Barn Owl hunting along Dinnington Road, Woodsetts at 19:30 (Chris & Linda Lilley).

2nd February At Langold Lake today were 55 Mallard, 63 Coot, 39 Tufted Duck, 2 m Pochard, 1m Goosander, 4 Gadwall, 16 Moorhen, 2 Great Crested Grebe & 77 Canada Goose. On Carlton Lake were a pair of Goosander. Firbeck Hall produced c125 Canada Goose, 2 Greylag Goose &15 Coot. With 12 Mallard at Lingodell. Kings Wood Corner revealed 6 Buzzard, 1 Jay, 100+ Black- headed Gull feeding on ploughed fields, 1 Common Gull a flock of c25 Chaffinch, plus c200 Pink- footed Goose>W (Brian Chambers). At NAPT, a Barn Owl as well as 18 Linnet roosting in Gorse bushes. Also remains (feather & bone) of a Barn Owl in the overflow field (John Gallagher).

31st January 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, Bullfinch and 2 Tree Sparrow at Firbeck. Thornbury Hill produced 4 Buzzard, 6 Stock Dove, 6 Chaffinch, 7 Yellowhammer, c50 Woodpigeon, Nuthatch 2 Great Black- backed Gull >N and a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker the highlight (Andy Hirst). Langold Lake produced c30 Coot, c100 Canada Geese, 2 Mute Swan, 6 Common Gull, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Greylag Geese, 47 Tufted Duck and a m Pochard. Hodsock held c50 Pied Wagtail, 4 Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Cormorant, Woodcock and c4 Buzzard. Oldcotes revealed a pair of Peregrines harassing Woodpigeons, c200 Linnet, several Song Thrush, 2 Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 25 Stock Dove, 3 Buzzard and a Great Black- backed Gull. Letwell Sewage works held c20 Yellowhammer, 4 Robin, 10 Chaffinch, 6 Red- legged Partridge, 4 Blackbird and 2 Reed Bunting. Mid- afternoon at NAPT produced calling Water Rail and Willow Tit (Andy Hirst & Mick Clay). A walk around Brampton Common produced 2 Kestrel, 2 Buzzard, Woodcock, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 4 Snipe, 200 Fieldfare & 80 Starling (John Gallagher). A 2 hour walk along the Chesterfield Canal from Kiveton to Turnerwood produced; 28 Blue Tit, 17 Great Tit, 26 Long- tailed Tit, 5 Coal Tit, 1 Marsh Tit, 3 Goldcrest, 4 Great Spotted Woodpecker (1 drumming), 2 Jay, 29 Mallard, 14 Moorhen & 2 Mute Swan (Brian Chambers).

30th January Thurcroft Pit Top was very quiet with just 2 Snipe and single Jack Snipe of note. Over Thornbury Hill were 4 Buzzard, Common Gull, Great Spotted Woodpecker and 4 Stock Dove (Andy Hirst). Late pm produced a f Shoveler at a 90% frozen NAPT (Geoff Facer). At a site at dusk were single hunting Long- eared Owl and Woodcock (Andy Murray & Andy Hirst). A Little Owl at Carr this morning. At Carlton Lake were Kingfisher & Sparrowhawk. Lingodell held Little Owl, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 240 Fieldfare & 20 Redwing (John Gallagher). Along Common Lane was the Little Owl perched by the usual tree stump. At nearby NAPT were Kingfisher, 23 Magpie, 3 Grey Partridge & Common Gull over. The Chesterfield Canal between Kiveton & the South Anston path produced 13 Blue Tit, 2 Great Tit, Redwing, 3 Bullfinch and Jay (Brian Chambers).

29th January Goosander m still present on the scrape at NAPT this afternoon c14:00, also probable Harris Hawk (Dave Thornley).

28th January Kingfisher at Tommy Flockton's Marsh today. Early morning at NAPT m Goosander still on scrape and Water Rail in Cramfit Dike (Mick Clay). At NAPT at 17:15 m Goosander curled up on edge of scrape, plus Barn Owl over (John Gallagher).

27th January NAPT at dusk revealed 31 Mallard & m Goosander on the pond adjacent to the hospice road (John Gallagher).

26th January At Thurcroft Pit Top today were Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe & 8 Mallard. Brampton Common held c300 Starling, c300 Fieldfare, 1 Kestrel, 10 Mallard & 6 Long- tailed Tit (Brian Chambers). Circa 100 Pink- footed Geese >W over South Anston at 09:40 (Geoff Facer). Dusk at Dinnington Marsh produced a Barn Owl (John Gallagher).

25th January Flushed from Thurcroft Pit Top today (14.45) was a Lapland Bunting. It rose up and flew in the direction of Maltby (John O'Malley). It's been 18 years since the last (& only) records of 2 birds at NAPT on 18/10/92. Langold Lake is now almost ice-free and today's records included; 2 Mute Swan, 10 Canada Geese, 45 Mallard, 1 m Pochard, 20 Tufted Duck, 14 Moorhen, 80 Coot, 130 Black-headed Gull, 1 Common Gull, 30 Goldfinch and 20 Siskin (Geoff Facer). The f Blackcap frequenting Grange Farm Court, present again this morning (Nigel Butler).

24th January At Langold Lake today were c100 Black- headed Gull, Common Gull, Treecreeper, 5 Robin, 3 Blue Tit, 2 Great Tit, 20 m Mallard, 22 f Mallard, 6 m Tufted Duck, 8 f Tufted Duck, c30 Coot, 12 Moorhen, feral Greylag Goose & 2 Mute Swan (Paul Rigg).

Mandarin m Paul Rigg 17th January Lunchtime at Roche Abbey revealed 25 Pied Wagtail, 4 Buzzard, m Sparrowhawk, 2 Marsh Tit, 2 Coal Tit, 2 Nuthatch, 26 Teal, 42 Mallard, Little Grebe, Grey Wagtail, Jay, Goldcrest & Tawny Owl calling (John Gallagher). A m Mandarin showing really well on the basin in front of the houses at Turnerwood. Also present were 2 Mute Swan, 3 m, 2 f Mallard & 3 Moorhen. On the stretch between Turnerwood and Shireoaks were 12 m Mallards & 10 f Mallard, 6 Moorhens & 2 Mute Swans near Marina at Shireoaks (Paul Rigg).

Mandarin, Turnerwood © Paul Rigg.

At Letwell Sewage Works today were 150 Yellowhammers, 5 Tree Sparrows and 6 Reed Bunting. At Harry Crofts were 4 Little Owls and 2 Green Woodpeckers (Mick Clay).

16th January In Harry Crofts Quarry were 9 Grey Partridge, 3 Skylark, and 6 Yellowhammer. At NAPT were 15 Black- headed Gulls, single Common Gull, Moorhen, 2 Snipe, single Jack Snipe, 20 Mallard, Kingfisher and Green Woodpecker (Andy Hirst).

15th January A walk on a misty morning across Tommy Flockton's Marsh, then along the Chesterfield Canal produced at Tommy Flockton's Marsh 10 Moorhen, 15 Jackdaw, 5 Woodpigeon, 2 Fieldfare and a pair of Pheasant. By the canal 1 f Tufted Duck, 1 Kingfisher (near Albert Dock), 10m and 8f Mallard, 3 Coot, 8 Moorhen, Bullfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 seen but 2 heard, 6 Pheasants 4m and 2 f in field between canal and railway line (Paul Rigg).

13th January A f Blackcap in a garden this morning at Grange Farm Court, Woodsetts (Nigel Butler).

12th January At Langold Lake, which was completely frozen apart from c150 square metres were 11 Moorhen, 66 Mallard, 75 Coot, 6 Tufted Duck, c100 Black- headed Gull, 1 Common Gull, 3 Great Black-backed Gull >N, 19 Robin, 2 Nuthatch, 1 Brambling and 10 Chaffinch (Brian Chambers). 3 Jays at Lindrick Golf Course, plus 15-20 Long- tailed Tit, 15 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail by the canal. The Mandarin is reported to be back on the Chesterfield Canal, east of Turnerwood (Nigel Butler).

10th January Noon at Dinnington Marsh produced Jay, 26 Fieldfare, 4 Woodcock & 2 Tawny Owl (one asleep with wings fanned around to keep warm). Roche Abbey revealed 3 Buzzard, 22 Teal, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Goldcrest & Tawny Owl. Langold Lake held Brambling & Snipe. Feeding in a garden on Lakeland Drive were 35 Fieldfare & 4 Redwing (John Gallagher). A m Blackcap feeding on grapes in a Rackford Road garden (Farrell Kent). 20 House Sparrow in a Throapham garden (Andy Hirst).

9th January An early morning walk along the Chesterfield Canal; South Anston to Turner Wood produced 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Green Woodpecker, 2 Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, 3 Marsh Tit, 3 Willow Tit, 3 Coal Tit, 26 Long- tailed Tit, 2 Treecreepers, 3 Tree Sparrows,13 Siskin, 29 Chaffinch, Grey Wagtail, 2 Mute Swan and a Little Grebe (Mick Clay). At NAPT were 14 Grey Partridge, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Snipe, & Grey Wagtail (John Gallagher). 4 Bullfinch and a Grey Wagtail by Lindrick Golf Course and Chesterfield Canal (Nigel Butler). In a Throapham garden were 14 Blackbirds coming to food (Andy Hirst).Also a large raptor, which was definitelty not a Buzzard reported over S Anston today (Phil Broadhead).

Laughton Church 8th January A walk from Laughton to Stone and back produced 200 Woodpigeon along Eastfield Lane, plus 4 Buzzard, Mute Swan >NW, Willow Tit & 2 Bullfinch. Kings Wood produced c20 Hare, 4 Roe Deer, 40 Red- legged Partridge, at least 4 Nuthatch, 3 Marsh Tit, 15 Long- tailed Tits and a Sparrowhawk. Around Roche Abbey were a staggering 64 Teal, 4 Mallard, 2 Marsh Tit, 2 Siskin and a Great Spotted Woodpecker, plus 2 Buzzard. Over Stubbings Wood were c20 Chaffinch and Brambling feeding in game cover (Andy Hirst).

Tommy Flockton's Marsh held 2 Lapwing and single Snipe. The Chesterfield Canal between Norwood Tunnel and Stiff's produced 4 Moorhen, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 9 Mallard, Kestrel, 6 Siskin and a Coal Tit (Brian Chambers). Of note was a Raven flying out of SK58 over the Sandbeck Estate at Blythgate Lane (Stuart Davenport- Lound Bird Club).

7th January A walk around a snowbound Lindrick Golf Course produced amongst other records 9 Blackbird; 1 Coal Tit, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush & 27 Fieldfare (Brian Chambers).

1st January m Blackcap in a North Anston Garden today (Chris Lilley). Kingfisher at NAPT. At Thurcroft Pit Top 2 m and 1 f Stonechat and at Brampton Common, 2 Buzzard (Mick Clay). A f Goshawk was observed in the square today (J O'Malley).

30th December 1-2 Brambling at Letwell Sewage Works, with c70 Yellowhammer, 4-5 Reed Bunting, c20 Chaffinch. At Roche Abbey were 19 Teal, 20 Mallard and 2 Moorhen, plus Kingfisher (John Gallagher, Mick Clay, Andy Hirst, Geoff Facer & Andy Murray).

29th December Early morning over Axle Lane were 89 Pink- footed Geese >W (Mick Clay).

27th December Late afternoon at Axle Lane were 300 Golden Plover, 350 Starling and 36 Fieldfare (Mick Clay).

26th December At Axle Lane today were 200 Skylark, 41 Fieldfare and 9 Redwing >SW. Late afternoon at NAPT was a Woodcock and a very pale Common Buzzard at Dinnington Marsh (Mick Clay).

25th December 2 Woodcock in Hawks Wood this morning (Mick Clay).

24th December At Letwell Sewage Works today was a120 strong flock of mainly Yellowhammer with Reed Bunting, A few Chaffinch, Greenfinch & 2 f Brambling (John Gallagher).

23rd December c250 Fieldfare at Dewidales, 2 Little Grebe on Lindrick Dale pond and at Harry Crofts were 14 Grey Partridge, 7 Red- legged Partridge and 3 Fieldfare (Geoff Facer). At Thurcroft Marsh today were Woodcock, Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, Snipe & Buzzard (John Gallagher).

22nd December 10:00 at Axle Lane produced f Merlin unsuccessfully hunting Skylarks (John Gallagher).

20th December At Axle Lane this morning were c200 Golden Plover (Mick Clay), as well as c350 Skylark, towards the A57, plus 150 Starling. At Langold Lake, which was 90% frozen were single Grey Wagtail, 39 Mallard, 38 Tufted Duck, 5 Moorhen, 2 Mute Swan, 13 Gadwall, 75 Coot, 5 Great Crested Grebe and single Teal. Kings Wood Corner was quiet with just 20 Skylark, 4 Buzzard, 20 Black- headed Gull, single Common Gull, 200 Woodpigeon and 3 Herring Gull >S.

Brown Bailey's was equally frozen & quiet with 2 Marsh Tit, 13 Coot & single Mallard. Carlton Lake held 3 Moorhen, 15 Black- headed Gull and a pair of Gadwall. The large finch flock was still present at Oldcotes with c500 birds present, The majority were Linnet c300, with 150 Goldfinch- the rest Greenfinch, Chaffinch and Yellowhammer- but the snow storm hit reducing visibility to a few feet. At Carlton in Lindrick 30 Lapwing over, and on Eastfield Lane c700 corvids, mostly Rook (Andy Hirst).