Wednesday 21 May

What a day, White-rumped Swift!  Just a shame unable to get a photo of the bird.  But not just this special bird but lot of other good spots by the members of the Arboleas Birding Group. As for Kevin's visit last week, I can see this becoming somewhat of a personal challenge as to who can do better!  

Rambla de Almanzora & Vera Playa: Wednesday 21st May

After Kevin's solo trip to the Rambla de Almanzora and Vera Playa last week I decided we'd return there, not that I'm a competitive birder! (Ha, ha!)  I got picked up by Nigel and we made our way to the "ford".  We'd only seen a Barn Swallow before Kevin arrived.  He'd already popped to the river estuary and logged Grey Heron, Nightingale, Zitting Cistacola, Magpie, Collared Dove and Spotless Starling. Next to arrive was excellent birder, Barrie and his wife Beryl.  He soon added Common Swift, Goldfinch, Bee-eater, House Martin and heard Reed Warbler.  We were joined by Peter 1, Trevor, Peter 2 and wife, Linda.  Barrie saw a flying Hoopoe and Kevin found a distant Iberian Grey Shrike on a power line.  Barrie next spotted two flying Cattle Egrets and Peter 1 a House Sparrow.  Peter 2 had seen a Night Heron near Desert Springs on the way in.

Goldfinch (PHOTO: David Elliott-Binns)

We moved on to the beach.  The only birds we saw were House Martins, Barn and Red-rumped Swallows.  Nothing on the rocks or out to sea.  We convoyed round to the far side of the estuary where Kevin had been earlier.  His Grey Heron was still there.  Kevin found a number of Turnstone on the beach. Two pairs of Kentish Plovers were fighting it out on the estuary shoreline.  A Cetti's Warbler was heard.  Kevin found a Ringed Plover and Barrie, a Sanderling.  We adjourned for a drinks break in Villaricos village, well needed as the weather was warming up.  Hardly a cloud in the sky.

Little Bittern (PHOTO: David Elliott-Binns)

We drove round to the dual carriageway, overlooking the shallow pools opposite the Consum supermarket behind Vera Playa.  We were joined by Jacky.  Peter 2 found a pair of Avocet with long legged fluffy chicks.  On/in the water were Greater Flamingos, Common Pochard, Mallard, Shelduck and White-headed Duck.  Barrie found a single sleeping Spoonbill.  Also seen were Little Grebe, Red Crested Pochard and Black-winged Stilt.  Was very happy that Trevor found a perched male Little Bittern.  Alan logged a Jackdaw.  Jacky had seen a Kestrel, Greenfinch and Serin prior to our arrival and then added a Sardinian Warbler.  Amazingly, we only saw two Coot and one or two Moorhen.

I found a Little Egret.  A single Redshank flew in.

Sleeping Spoonbill (PHOTO: David Elliott-Binns)

We moved round to the far elevated viewing platform (not used due to very high reeds!) opposite the Aguaparc.  Barrie and Jacky got there first and incredibly found a White-rumped Swift amongst the Commons!  Sadly, despite much scanning into the skies it wasn't seen by the rest of us!  A Great Crested Grebe was a good find.  Also seen were Blackbird, White Wagtail and Black-necked Grebe.  The surface was beginning to get covered in blanket weed.  Jacky found not one but two Purple Swamphens to complete the day's list.   Sorry, Kevin....50 species seen, but we had a lot more eyes on the job!  Great day in good company.  White-rumped Swift...great spot and record round here.  Only seen them in Extremadura before.

Regards

Dave

Great Crested Grebe (PHOTO: David Elliott-Binns)

Avocet (PHOTO: David Elliott-Binns)

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Titchfield Haven

Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica

Wednesday 21 May 

After yesterday's early morning visit to the nearby Titchfield Haven Reserve in dry, about to be, another sunny day when my short stay did not coincide with the arrival of the recent Hudsonian Godwit, I was back on site this morning by 10.30 with still a little drizzle following overnight rain.  Indeed, it continued to rain, albeit not heavy, for the whole of my hour's stay but, come afternoon and now back home, the sun is now once again out and shining brightly.  But, rain or no rain, it was a very successful morning with the Hudsonian Godwit showing very well when seen from the Meon Hide.

The visit started after parking the car up the hill on Cliff Road and a walk along the front past the sailing club.  On the beach with the tide now over half-way out, lots of Herring along with a smaller number of Black-headed and a pair of Great Black-backed Gulls.  Also feeding at the water's edge a small number of Oystercatchers.   In front of near the harbour entrance, the visiting Black Swan accompanied by almost a score of Mute Swans and very many Mallards. Checking the roadside lagoon from the viewing area many Coot and Black-headed Gulls along with a Common Tern, Great Crested Grebe and a number of Mallard.

Shelduck Tadorna tadorna

Then it was on to the reserve entrance and straight to the Meon Hide overlooking the lake and its islands immediately in front.  Approaching the hide a Dunnock dashed across the path and once inside the sight of a mass of breeding Black-headed Gulls and Avocets.  Lots of nearby Shelduck along with Mallards and their recently fledged youngsters.  At the very back of the water a pair of Canada Geese.  Even a Common Tern came to visit.

Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta

Then it was time to concentrate on the visiting Hudsonian Godwit, now on its fifth day at the site.  Previously it had been associating, and presumably roosting, with a small flock of Black-tailed Godwits but this morning not a wader of any description on sight, never mind the Black-tailed Godwits. At first it was resting and preening at the front of island "D" before eventually taking to the water in front for some well-deserved refreshment.  Despite the occasional drizzle and overcast weather, the Hudsonian Godwit was giving excellent views to all, probably about fifteen of us at the time, before eventually moving to the back of the island as it continued to feed.

Island "D" with its breeding Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus and
the Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica on the far right

Leaving the hide I made my way along the shore to take the steps up to the cliff and back to the car parked on the nearby road.  Still the same birds present but passing the viewing area I was able to locate both the Shovelers and Tufted Ducks seen yesterday morning.  A Carrion Crows was also foraging on the shore along with a single Little Egret and a Pied Wagtail walked passed outside the former Visitors Centre.  Once at the top of the steps I cam across Robin, Blackbird and a Rock Dove before heading home.  Passing along Posbrook Lane I came across a few Rooks on the last field and then a pair of Barn Swallows on a wire over the road near the cemetery.  Naturally, there was no shortage of Jackdaws on the house roofs as I turned towards Warsash.

Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica

Birds seen:

Canada Goode, Mute Swan, Black Swan, Shelduck, Gadwall, Mallard, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Little Egret, Moorhen, Coot, Oystercatcher, Hudsonian Godwit, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Common Tern, Rock Dove, Woodpigeon, Barn Swallow, Pied Wagtail, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Sedge Warbler, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow.

Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta

Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica

Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica

Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica

Shelduck Tadorna tadorna

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Titchfield Haven Shore

Black Swan Cygnus atratus

Tuesday 20 May 

Still dry but more could this morning albeit the Sun was out by mid-morning and warming up nicely.  Meanwhile, I was up and away and at the shore below Titchfield Haven to see if the recently arrived Hudsonian Godwit was still about.  It was not.  Evidently the bird roosts elsewhere, probably further up the river and nearer to to Titchfield Canal, and returns to feed with the Black-tailed Godwit flock.  Unfortunately, I only had an hour to spare so back home, but hope to return tomorrow morning albeit rain forecast so the bird may be gone by then.  We shall see.

Meanwhile, lots to be seen, especially on the lagoon and adjacent harbour itself.  In the harbour no less than 19 Mute Swans with all but three asleep on the beach as the tide made its way out along with scores of sleeping Mallards and a single Back Swan.  But before I departed at 8.45 the sun was up, warmer and more beach with most of the swans either on their feet or back in the water.  Resting on a far fence five Oystercatchers.

Sleeping Black Swan C.atratus with Mute Swans C.olor and Mallards Anas platyrhynchos

Over at the lagoon seen from the viewing area an island full of nesting Black-headed Gulls and on the water itself a couple of Shoveler, quartet of Tufted Duck, eight Gadwall and a few Mallards.  The gulls were accompanied by a single Common Tern and also peent 18 Coot. A lone Great Crested Grebe drifted by.

Common Tern Sterna hirundo

Beyond the Reserve fence I could make out at least six Canada Geese and a similar number of Shelduck.  A few Woodpigeons flying around along with a Magpie and single Starling.  Reed Warblers below in the reeds and a Wren in the bushes to my right along with a couple of House Sparrows.

Making my way home the ride was now far enough out to attract a Herring Gull, Little Egret and Carrion Crow to the beach.  And no sooner off the beach and making my way back towards Titchfield than a couple of Blackbirds with the resident Jackdaws at Posbrook.

Male Shoveler Anas clypeata

Birds seen:

Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Black Swan, Shelduck, Gadwall, Mallard, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Little Egret, Coot, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Common Tern, Woodpigeon, Wren, Blackbird, Reed Warbler, Magpie, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Starling, House Sparrow. 

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Longparish with HOS

Saturday 17 May

Longparish.  Has to be, potentially, one of the prettiest villages in Hampshire with the River Test and many of its water supply channels running through and around the houses.  And it was here that 20 members of the Hampshire Ornithological Society (HOS) under the leadership of Geoff Sharp spent over three hours walking the area and amassing a final total of almost 40 species during their morning visit.

The old mill area on the River Test

Whilst we gathered in the car ark in readiness for our off we managed to record Song Thrush Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Barn Swallow and Swift and no sooner underway managed to add Chaffinch, Greenfinch and Goldfinch.  A short stop in the meadow behind the church saw a Cuckoo fly over us so a most promising start to the morning. passing through the he village along Southside Road a Mallard duck with two ducklings resting next to the stream on our left with more Swallows and Swifts overhead.  A Blue Tit was accessing its nest site under the roof of the former chapel and also seen Robin, Blackbird and our first pf five Grey Wagtails seen during the morning.

Continuing on between the two branches of the river test we also recorded Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Great Spotted Woodpecker, and Kestrel.  A Herring Gull flew over.

Too late to catch the Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major out in the open

Taking a left turn to walk up  alongside the trout fishery we added both Greylag and Canada Goose before also seeing the pair of Egyptian Geese with their eight goslings.  On the far bank a Heron followed by both a Little Egret and a Coot. near the end of the ponds a singe Mute Swan.

The Egyptian Geese Alopochen aegyptiaca family

Further on as we walked beside the river we came across a pair of Tufted Duck and a single Gadwall whilst in a tributary behind a diving Little Grebe.  Across the nearby meadow a pair of cock Pheasants and then the arrival overhead of a very light phase Buzzard.  Many more Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Chaffinches before we made a slight a stop to view the river from the bridge and noted both a Grey Wagtail and resting families of Canada Geese. 

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea

Turning left to head back through the reedbed to the river and start on the homeward part of the walk.  A lovely view of a Reed Warbler and then a Wren as we made our way. Overhead, a pair of Buzzards (including the light phase individual previously seen) and a hovering Kestrel and on the bank near the water's edge another Greylag Goose with her family.

Greylag Goose Anser anser

Onwards back to the car with more sightings of Grey Wagtails and accompanied by the constant singing/calling of Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Cetti's Warbler and Chaffinches.  Walking past the last houses before the car park we also came across a number of House Sparrows. And almost all the time back in this area a score or more Swifts above our heads.

Cock Pheasants Phasianus colchicus

Birds seen:

Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Pheasant, Great Crested Grebe, Little Egret, Heron, Buzzard, Kestrel, Coot, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, Cuckoo, Swift, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Barn Swallow, Grey Wagtail, Wren, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch.

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea

Leading to the fishery

A weir on the River Test

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New Forest Birding

Friday 16 May

A day in the New Forest with Richard Osman with the morning spent at Normandy Lagoon then over to Lower Pennington Lane to explore the adjacent marshes.  Beautiful sunny weather with the temperature gradually increasing through the morning so necessitating the extra layer for the first couple of hours.  As soon as we arrived at Normandy Lagoon lots of singing Chaffinches, Chiffchaffs and Robins.  Making our way to the seawall a passing Carrion Crow and Magpie plus a quartet of Canada Geese making their way onto the marsh.

Magpies Pica pica

Once on the seawall lots of the usual species on the shallow lagoon including many young Avocets and Canada Geese being well monitored by their parents.  Certainly very many Avocets to be see.

Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta

Also very many Common Terns and now seeming to be occupying more than the usual "tern island." At least four Little Terns present plus a few Mallard, quartet of Tufted Ducks and just the one Shelduck. Lots of breeding Black-headed along with a handful of Herring and a couple of Mediterranean Gulls.  Two Cormorants noted at the back of the water and in addition to the Canada Geese a single Barnacle Goose noted.  Naturally, there were Little Egrets to be seen.

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis

Waders were made up of mainly breeding Redshank, Lapwing and Oystercatchers plus a single Ringed Plover and a handful of Dunlin.

Dunlin Calidris alpina

Smaller birds consisted of a few House Sparrows feeding on the insects above the low bushes at the side of the seawall and then a couple of lovely Whitethroat and a Pied Wagtail in amongst the gull colony.

Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba

Whilst on the far end of the sea-facing wall we were able to identify both Great Black-backed Gull and a number of resting Eider Ducks on the Solent edge of the furthest island. As we made our way back to the Acre Pond we encountered first a lovely male Stonechat and the our first Whinchat of the year. The water itself held a couple of Coot and a Barn Swallow flew over. In the garden of the nearby house not only the Whinchat on the fence but Blackbird, Robin and Woodpigeons on the lawn. A Wren was noted as we exited the path onto the road for the final part of our walk back to the car.

Whinchat Saxicola rubetra

Then on to Pennington Marshes where we immediately found Woodpigeons and Canada Geese.  Once out of the car Greenfinch, Blackbird and Whitethroat as we started our anti-clockwise circuit. And by the time we reached the seat overlooking Fishtail Lagoon we had also seen a Heron passing overhead and recorded both Linnet and Skylark. Lots of Cetti's Warblers calling from the reeds below us and then time for refreshments at the seat whilst we checked out the birdlife on Fishtail Lagoon.

Whitethroat Sylvia communis

Very little water in the lagoon but no shortage of Shelduck, Mallard and Black-headed Gulls plus the first of very many (13) Little Egrets to be seen on this walk. Both Lesser Black-backed Gull and Carrion Crow were noted before yet another Magpie.  Below us both Reed Warblers and a single Moorhen the the Coots were seen at the back.  However, attention was very much focused on the lone Ruff foraging along the edge of the shingle island to our left. But on the every far side a single Greenshank and a number of passing Barn Swallows.

Distant record shot of Ruff Philomachus pugnax

Continuing on we stopped at the top of the steps to find the pair of distant Whimbrel the check Butts Lagoon where, in addition to resting Mallards and a couple of Little Egrets on the small island, there was a pair of Spoonbill. In the main water behind us no less than ten Great Crested Grebes and, on the far bank, three distant Grey Plover in summer plumage.

Little Egret Egretta garzetta

Pennington lagoon itself held 52 Back-tailed Godwits plus more Coot, Little Egret, Tufted Duck, Mallard and a couple of Gadwall. Even a Common Tern put in an appearance. The Oystercatcher was unexpected and as we made our way back to the car we caught sight of a handful of Starlings.

Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa

Birds seen:

Canada Goose, Barnacle Goose, Mute Swan, Shelduck, Gadwall, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Eider Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret, Heron, Spoonbill, Moorhen, Coot, Oystercatcher, Avocet, Ringed Plover, Grey Plover, Lapwing, Dunlin, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Redshank, Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Greater Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Common Tern, Little Tern, Woodpigeon, Skylark, Barn Swallow, Pied Wagtail, Robin, Whinchat, Stonechat, Blackbird, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Magpie, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Starling, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Linnet.

Common Tern Sterna hirundo

Little Tern Sterna albifrons

Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus

Redshank Tringa totanus

Stonechat Saxicola torquatus

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula

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Villaricos and Vera Playa with Kevin Borman

 Thursday15 May

Well, you can't keep a good birding man down, as they say.  So well done, Kevin for flying the Arboleas Birding Group's flag - even no other members around to see it.  As one who seems to spend most of his time birding on his own, I know the pleasure that can be achieved - even more so when it comes as an unexpected surprise!  Great total of species and some wonderful sightings, especially the Water rail, Nightingale, Woodchat Shrike and summer plumage Black-necked Grebe.

Almost accidental birding. Villaricos and Vera Playa:  13 & 14 May

Here is Kevin's report of his solo trip to Villaricos. We could've gone!

Next week then!

Dave

Hi folks,

Attached, a report from last night/this morning, with a couple of rather
average photos. Why was I birding when the trip had been cancelled? Read
on to find out...

Best wishes and happy birding,

Kevin

I had run out of wood preservative half-way through a big job at home and had to go to Vera to

buy more at Andres Valero. At teatime on Tuesday I decided to go in the campervan, then carry on

to our usual Villaricos birding itinerary, despite the fact that Dave had erred on the side of caution

and cancelled Wednesday’s outing.  At 7pm it was raining slightly when I was in the paint shop.

Maybe Dave was right.

I drove on to Cuevas del Almanzora and followed the south bank of the rambla from there.

The riverbed was almost entirely dry at first, though with some large pools in the lower section.  I

logged Jackdaw, Wood Pigeon, Barn Swallow, Spotless Starling, Red-rumped Swallow, Mallard,

Black-winged Stilt, Moorhen, Magpie, Common Sandpiper, Little Egret, Little Grebe, House

Sparrow and Grey Heron.  It was almost dusk by the time I reached the beach at Villaricos, where I

added Yellow-legged Gull. Total so far, 15 species.

I settled in for the night.  I figured that the worst that could happen was that I would wake

to rain and storm and have to abandon.  But then, I’d had a night within sight and sound of the sea,

always a pleasure.

Wednesday dawned cloudy and dry.  I began with a scan of Villaricos Beach and Rocks.

Nothing! Next, a scramble up the slope to the Estuary North Bank overlook.  There didn’t seem to

be much about until my bins found a nice assemblage of a single Spoonbill, three Audouin’s Gulls

and nine Sandwich Terns.  I also added Zitting Cisticola here.

On to the Ford and Sewage Works where I noted Collared Dove, Goldfinch, Reed Warbler,

Ringed Plover and House Martin.  A scan of the distant pylons produced Kestrel, ditto the wires on

the far side of the rambla where I found a Woodchat Shrike.  Back to the Estuary South Bank for a

brief stop, adding Blackbird, Redshank and Nightingale.

Next, the ten-minute drive to the Dual Carriageway at Salar de los Canos. Pochard, Coot,

White-headed Duck, Shelduck, Avocet and bird of the day, a Water Rail, which gave excellent views

out in the open.  An adult Avocet was protecting its two young in the shallows by constantly

harassing Ringed Plovers and the Water Rail when it perceived they were getting too close.

Beyond the Hump I added Greater Flamingo and Red-crested Pochard.

Red-crested Pochard and Greater Flamingo (PHOTO: Kevin Borman)

There was nothing new at the First Tower but at the Second Tower and Weir I had a White

Wagtail and an absolutely stunning full summer plumage Black-necked Grebe.  A quick visit to

Millionaire’s Pool, half-dry and with heavy machinery working on its beach-ward side, gave

nothing new.  The journey home produced Carrion Crow, Thekla Lark and Bee-eater en route.

The weather turned out to be perfect for birding.  The predicted storm and rain didn’t

happen and the cloud kept the temperature at a good level.  I finished with 42 species.  I dropped

my Euro into the collecting tin, quietly pleased to have got into the forties on a solo outing.

KB

White-headed Duck (PHOTO: Kevin Borman)

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Warsash and Solent Shore

Buzzard Buteo buteo

Thursday 15 May

Warm sun and a little broken cloud but a cool northerly wind this morning requiring an extra layer for my walk along Warsash shore and on down to the Solent shore and as far as the Meandering Pools before undertaking the return journey. The two-hour walk confirmed that all the winter visitors have now departed resulting in much fewer birds in terms of both Species and overall numbers. before reaching the School of Navigation pier just the one Black-headed and seven Herring along with a pair of Great Black-backed Gulls.  On the shore a foraging Collared Dove and high in a tree to my left a resting Greenfinch.

Record shot of the distant Greenfinch Carduelis chloris 

The small pool behind the pier held a pair of both Mallards and Canada Geese. Moving on down to the Spit a few more Herring Gulls and a couple of Carrion Crows.  The small spinney at the far end produced a Blue Tit, and nearby Reed and Cetti's Warblers.  Moving on down to the Scrape my first Linnet of the morning and a pair of Gadwall in the adjacent canal.

Linnet Carduelis cannabina

At the Scape the small island and nesting floats were hosting the breeding Black-headed Gulls and on the water a pair of Canada Geese with three young goslings.  At the back both a Shelduck and Oystercatcher with the other half of the pair on the almost flooded little island to my right where I also found more Gadwall. A Common Tern was fishing nearby and a lone Barn Swallow flew over the water. 

Breeding Black-headed Gulls Larus ridibundus plus the Canada Goose Branta canadensis family

Nearby another Skylark as I moved on down to the Meandering Pool and also found more Stonechats and Linnets. Once at the Meandering Pool a pair of Little Egrets and another Shelduck. 

Male Stonechat Saxicola torquatus

Female Stonechat Saxicola torquatus

The return journey produced a Moorhen at the Scrape and male Blackbird as I passed through the above spinney.  At the Spit opening a couple of resting Cormorants and then, on the final leg of the walk, a raucous noise above and looking up found a Buzzard being mobbed by a couple of Carrion Crows and a Black-headed Gull.  The final bird of the morning was a male House Sparrow as I approached the harbour.

Buzzard Buteo buteo being mobbed by Carrion Crow Corvus corone

Birds seen:

Canada Goose, Shelduck, Gadwall, Mallard, Cormorant, Little Egret, Buzzard, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Common Tern, Collared Dove, Skylark, Barn Swallow, Stonechat, Blackbird, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Warbler, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, House Sparrow, Greenfinch, Linnet.

Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus

Gadwall Anas strepera

Little Egret Egretta garzetta

Moorhen Gallinula chloropus

Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus

Shelduck Tadorna tadorna

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