tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14491894972738613982024-03-13T04:13:11.195+00:00Maple Cross BirdingAn account of my birding activities usually in and around the Maple Cross area but also including trips throughout the British Isles and the rest of the world.Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.comBlogger638125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-41132290328968032642018-08-05T09:58:00.000+01:002018-08-05T09:58:35.040+01:00Durlston Country Park 01-08-18An afternoon visit in very hot conditions produced very little in the way of birds but I did find a Common Wall Lizard enjoying the unusually hot weather.<br />
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Several Species of Butterfly were also observed including Silver-washed Fritillary, Speckled Wood, Wall Brown and Brown Argus.<br />
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Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-19830822053483318152018-08-03T00:43:00.000+01:002018-08-03T00:43:06.446+01:00North Troy Gravel Pit (AKA Helicon Lake) 22-06-18Just to confuse matters this site has two names. For the purposes of Wetland Bird Survey Counts it is known as North Troy Gravel Pit but it's official name is Helicon Lake. Located just north of Troy Mill Lake the site is dissected by a narrow causeway and a small branch of the Grand Union Canal known as the Troy Cutting.<i> </i>It is here that barges were once loaded with gravel during the industrial era and horse drawn along the Grand Union Canal. Today it is much quieter and the cutting is narrow, it's banks fringed with aquatic vegetation. There is no public access to the lake as it is managed by a local angling society but views are obtained from the causeway.<br />
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A Eurasian Coot poses for me at the Troy Cutting while many insects busily fed on and amongst the aquatic vegetation.<br />
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Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle feeding on Hogweed flower.<br />
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A male Emperor Dragonfly rests briefly on Reedmace.<br />
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I located this Harlequin Ladybird which is an invasive species that was first discovered in Britain in 2004. Since then it has rapidly spread and is now present throughout much of the British Isles.<br />
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A Comma Butterfly showing off the white marking on its under-wing from which it gets it's name.<br />
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-50599189472815393192018-08-03T00:05:00.000+01:002018-08-03T00:05:33.996+01:00Maple Lodge Nature Reserve 21-06-18I'm a little behind on my reporting but hope to catch up sooner or later. A visit to Maple Lodge NR in June during the heat wave produced a few photographic opportunities.<br />
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From the Shell Hide both Great Cormorant and Great Crested Grebe were observed fishing successfully.<br />
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At the Long Hedge flower meadow dozens of Cinnabar Moth caterpillars were busily feeding on Ragwort while nearby a Marbled White butterfly put in a brief appearance. <br />
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Just as it said on the tin, Comma Corner produced this fresh individual feeding on Bramble flower.<br />
<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-37013287631241298742018-06-10T14:00:00.000+01:002018-06-10T14:00:49.958+01:00Philipshill WoodAll was quiet on the ornithological front during my afternoon visit so I turned my attention to the blooming orchids present amongst the sunny glades.<br />
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A single Large Red Damselfly and several Speckled Wood Butterflies were also seen during my visit.</div>
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-29961530847053753282018-06-08T21:09:00.000+01:002018-06-08T21:09:22.732+01:00Springwell LakeAn afternoon visit provided the following species:-<br />
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Speckled Wood.</div>
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-27756038605177988002018-06-08T08:21:00.001+01:002018-06-08T08:21:29.250+01:00Woodoaks Farm 06-06-18An evening visit in sunny, mild conditions provided some photographic opportunities. Along the recently sown set-aside a female Eurasian Skylark fed while overhead a male sang.<br />
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Eurasian Skylark (female).</div>
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Along the main farm track Black-tailed Skimmers rested briefly between hunting sorties.</div>
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Black-tailed Skimmer (female).</div>
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At the Long Lane side of the farm more insects were photographed.</div>
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-37311285021618968112018-06-08T08:01:00.000+01:002018-06-08T08:01:10.547+01:00Langley Park Country Park 06-06-18.A late morning visit produced several breeding records. The resident pair of Mute Swan were present with a single cygnet.<br />
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A total of five Mandarin Duck were observed including three female birds present with ducklings.<br />
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Mandarin Duck (juvenile).<br />
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At Stockers Farm 6 Barn Swallow had finally returned from their winter quarters and were busily catching insects on the wing in the early morning sunshine before resting momentarily on the overhead telegraph wires.<br />
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-54458885203596486512018-06-07T07:39:00.001+01:002018-06-07T07:39:56.405+01:00Maple Lodge Nature Reserve 03-05-18An early morning visit produced the following species:-<br />
Little Grebe (2), Great Cormorant (1), Grey Heron (2), Greylag Goose (2), Canada Goose (3), Egyptian Goose (2), Gadwall (7), Mallard (18 plus a female with ducklings), Common Pochard (7), Tufted Duck (6), Common Moorhen (3) Eurasian Coot (9), Black-headed Gull (10), Common Tern (2), Stock Dove (3), Common Woodpigeon (41), Common Swift (1), Green Woodpecker (1), Great Spotted Woodpecker (1), Wren (22), Dunnock (7), European Robin (3), Common Blackbird (14), Song Thrush (7), Blackcap (9), Common Chiffchaff (1), Garden Warbler (1), Eurasian Reed Warbler (1), Long-tailed Tit (1), Blue Tit (2), Great Tit (7), Eurasian Jay (2), Common Magpie (2), Western Jackdaw (4), Carrion Crow (4 pairs occupying nests), Common Chaffinch (1), Reed Bunting (2).<br />
A pair of Gadwall performed well while feeding in front of Rotunda Hide.<br />
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Jack Snipe (8), Common Snipe (13), Common Redshank (5), Dunlin (3), Sand Martin (4), Common Stonechat (1).<br />
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-49900738375780798482018-03-20T17:44:00.001+00:002018-03-20T17:44:34.729+00:00Woodoaks FarmA late afternoon visit produced good numbers of raptor with at least five Red Kite, two Common Buzzard and a single Eurasian Sparrowhawk all seen. The Sparrowhawk gave incredibly close views as it sat in the winter sunshine warming itself. Interestingly a male House Sparrow perched extremely close sang out loud despite its dangerous neighbour in full view.<br />
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-56046925581771136382018-03-20T17:31:00.001+00:002018-03-20T17:34:04.499+00:00Cassiobury ParkI visited early morning before many of the joggers and dog walkers were about in hope of catching a glimpse of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Despite my best efforts I was unable to hear let alone see any. The commoner Great Spotted Woodpeckers were about in numbers with at least two drumming males seen and heard and at least two Green Woodpeckers put in the briefest of appearances. Near the Cafe the resident pair of Little Owl were active despite the cold, biting wind and I managed to take a shot of one individual by hiding behind a large trunk of an adjacent Oak. Once happy I had a half descent shot I slowly moved away and watched from a distance as both birds interacted with each other. If you decide to pay a visit yourself please try not to disturb the birds too much as they will be breeding shortly. <br />
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<b>06-01-2018 Langley Park</b><br />
A morning visit produced a couple of unexpected visitors. On the lake a Mediterranean Gull was present amongst the Black-headed Gull's and was a new species for me at this location.<br />
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Then at the Rhododendron gardens a rather noisy Orange-winged Amazon was doing its best to out call the resident Ring-necked Parakeets. Obviously rejoicing in its new found freedom.<br />
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<b>30-01-2018 Staines Reservoir and Staines Moor</b><br />
It had been a while since I had last visited the reservoir and as a Horned Lark had been located on the south basin I decided to pay a visit. This bird had been showing quite well and was believed to be of the North American sub-species. As there are at least 42 sub-species recognised world wide I'm not going to try and narrow this down any further.<br />
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A circuit of the moor produced a single Water Pipit and several Common Stonechat. I also happened across a female Common Kestrel that had gorged itself and was struggling to digest it's prey.<br />
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<b>San Francisco, California 13th - 16th February 2018</b><br />
A family holiday to California afforded me some birding opportunities usually in the form of early morning walks to the local park near our hotel. Lafayette Park is something of an oasis and so I saw quite a few new species during my visits.<br />
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A bike ride along the seafront at Fisherman's Wharf, Crissy Field Beach and Marsh and Golden Gate Park produced even more species. At Fisherman's Wharf the California Sealions always put on a noisy but fun performance.<br />
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A brief stop for refreshments at the Warming Hut Bookstore and Cafe produced Brewer's Blackbirds and Brown Headed Cowbirds all on the scrounge for a few leftovers.</div>
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At Golden Gate Park, Stow Lake produced good numbers of waterfowl.<br />
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We also visited the Japanese Tea Gardens which apart from being very beautiful and peaceful threw up even more species.</div>
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Continuing west along the park we finally reached the beach where I viewed several Surf Scoter doing what they do best, feeding amongst the surf. </div>
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<b>23-02-2018 Black Park Country Park & Maple Cross</b></div>
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A morning visited provided a comprehensive list including a small flock of Eurasian Siskin.</div>
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At the lake Mandarin Ducks in full breeding plumage and a pair of Egyptian Goose posed fro the camera.</div>
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I then made my way back to Maple Cross where a small flock of Brambling and Yellowhammer was showing well just west of the estate at Hornhill Road.<br />
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<b>04-03-2018 Springwell Lake</b><br />
I had recently discovered a Great White Egret in the River a couple of days previous and was desperate to get a record shot of this particular bird as it was proving very difficult to see. Eventually I managed just that, a very poor record shot, but to be honest I was just happy to add this species to my list for this site. <b> </b></div>
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An early morning visit in bitterly cold conditions provided me great views of a rather bedraggled Cetti's Warbler that was missing much of its tail feathers. At first I mistook this bird for a Wren until it came closer where I could see the deep chestnut plumage and longer, straighter bill and pale supercilium. It remained in front of the Teal Hide for some time and interacted with a displaying male Wren. </div>
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-86190236321509770492017-12-06T16:44:00.001+00:002017-12-06T16:44:59.720+00:00Cassiobury Park 30-11-17I conducted a patrol of mainly the wooded area following the river and then the Grand Union Canal until I reached the bird hide. Fortunately the feeders had been replenished recently so many passerines were busily feeding. Below the feeders a pair of Ring-necked Pheasant were picking off the spilt grain with the hen bird giving very close views. I didn't notice at the time but the bill of this bird was slightly deformed with an extra upper bill seemingly present.<br />
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-72657704460978439932017-11-01T05:34:00.000+00:002017-11-01T05:34:15.484+00:00Tawny Owl at Maple Lodge NRIt’s that time of the year when male Tawny Owls are frantically setting by up their territory ready for coming breeding season. Right on cue early this morning a singing male was heard from the north end of Maple Lodge Nature Reserve it’s quavering hoots very distinctive. Positive signs for a successful breeding season next year.Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-31135545239917032232017-10-31T16:58:00.000+00:002017-10-31T16:58:28.069+00:00New York, USA 25-29 Oct 2017A short family break to New York provided me with a few birding opportunities during our visits to the main attractions.<br />
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<b>Central Park 25-10-17</b><br />
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<b>Battery Park 26-10-17</b></div>
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While waiting to catch the ferry over to Liberty Island the following species were observed:- Double- crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Feral Rock Dove, Hermit Thrush, European Starling, White-throated Sparrow, Brown-headed Cowbird, House Sparrow.</div>
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-27525724798393037062017-09-08T17:17:00.001+01:002017-09-08T17:17:09.051+01:00London Wetland CentreA late morning visit in wet unsettled conditions produced an extensive species list with birds of interest including Whinchat, Common Snipe and good numbers of Waterfowl. Two Black Swan that were present on the main lake are probably the same birds I discovered at Lynsters Lake on 31st August. From the Wader Scrape Hide a Grey Heron gave wonderful views as it hunted in the shallows.<br />
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Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-31673190575693086962017-07-13T18:45:00.002+01:002017-07-13T18:45:58.213+01:00Late afternoon at Springwell LakeAt the south end of the lake the two remaining juvenile Common Goldeneye were showing well.<br />
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-60043172274506621252017-07-07T12:11:00.001+01:002017-07-07T12:11:09.336+01:00Little Ringed Plover at Ruislip LidoA late morning visit to Ruislip Lido in very hot, sunny conditions provided an unexpected migrant in the the form of a Little Ringed Plover. It was present along the waters edge below the boat house probing for invertebrates. I say unexpected due to the fact there was a high level of disturbance going on at the time with dog walkers and family parties busily enjoying the sunshine. I approached with caution and managed to take a few decent shots before leaving the bird to continue feeding. Other species of interest included a pair of Common Tern present with a late brood of young on the floating platform opposite the pub while House Martin, Swallow and Common Swift buzzed overhead hunting insects.<br />
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<br />Paul Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14964506868178345088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449189497273861398.post-71290597647669579392017-07-05T14:47:00.002+01:002017-07-06T13:33:07.544+01:00Mauritius June 20th - 30th 2017A ten day visit to the island of Mauritius with my better half produced an opportunity of seeing some endemic species as well as plenty of relaxation. We stayed at the Sugar Beach Golf & Spa Resort located on the south west coast which is ideally suited for many of the tourist sites and nature reserves. The weather was hot with light showers of rain present on a couple of occasions and these were mostly during the night, not bad considering it's the winter time in this part of the world. Most of my birding activities took place around the hotel grounds and beach area and there was a large freshwater pond behind our accommodation. This held a small waterfowl collection consisting of a single Pink-backed Pelican, three Black Swan and four Greater Flamingo. A small feral population of White-faced Whistling Duck and Egyptian Goose favoured this site too and were seen flying around the area on several occasions. Perhaps these birds were once part of the collection but have now found their freedom and have started to breed. Sadly many of the common species seen on the island are of captive origin or have been introduced with the only common endemic being the Mauritius Grey White-eye which favours parks and gardens. We did venture out to the south east of the island visiting Ill Aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve which is a very small island where endemics such as Pink Pigeon, Mauritius Fody and Mauritius Olive White-eye are protected and monitored. Below are some photos of many of the species I encountered.<br />
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise present at Ill Aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve.</div>
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15. Red-whiskered Bulbul.</div>
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19. House Crow</div>
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23. Village Weaver</div>
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