West End:- This morning there were two pairs of Mandarins right in front of the hide. Then five of us watched an Osprey for about 15 minutes across the far side of the lake. It was mobbed by crows then reappeared giving good views on two more occasions. Hopefully it will stick around for a few days allowing others to see it.
Author: Linsey Gooding
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25th March 2016 seen by Neil Pedliham
Barn Swallow 25-03-16 West End – evening:- To my surprise, a small group of Barn Swallows (3 or 4) came swooping in and spent about 5 minutes catching insects over the water before moving on. I think that’s about the earliest I’ve ever seen myself. (This is the first reported sighting for Weir Wood this year; Ed)
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25th March 2016 seen by Alastair Gray
Dam End:- 1 Dunlin, 1 Reed Bunting, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Skylark, 3 Goldcrest, 15 Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Jay.
West End:- 12 Mandarins, 4 Tufted Duck, 4 Snipe, 2 Mistle Thrush, 1 Lapwing, 2 Sparrowhawks, 4 Buzzards, 1 Reed Bunting on feeders,1 Treecreeper and 2 Brimstone butterflies.
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21st March 2016 seen by Alastair Gray
Dam End- 1M Common Scoter ,2 Greylag Geese, 1 Kestrel, 15 Fieldfare, 3 Redwing, 1 Pied Wagtail, 1 Skylark, 3 Goldfinch.
West End – 2 Buzzards, 1 Coot, 4 Gadwall, 6 Canada Geese.
Whillet’s – 1M Teal, 6 Meadow Pipits, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers and 2 Toads.
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20th March 2016 seen by Alastair Gray
Dam End: 2M + 1F Common Scoter, 3 Mandarin, 19 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Pied Wagtail, 2 Coal Tits, 4 Herring Gulls, 1 Linnet, 1 Greenfinch, 1 Jay, 8 Mallard, 36 Redwings, 26 Starlings, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers,1 Green Woodpecker heard.
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19th March 2016 seen by Alastair Gray
West End: 1M Tufted Duck, 1M+1F Teal, 4m+4F Gadwall, 7 Mandarin, 1 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 2 Canada Geese, 1 Buzzard, 8 Common Gull, 216 Black-headed Gulls, 1 Herring Gull, 4 Mallard, 12 Great Crested Grebes.
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Would you like a talk about the nature reserve?
Peter Erridge gives illustrated talks on the ‘History, development and management of Weir Wood Local Nature Reserve’. They last about 45 minutes and have been well received. He has many photographs of the wildlife and plants found on the Reserve. His presentation can be modified to give more information on topics that may be particular interest to your group. An agreed fee will be donated to support the work of the Friends of Weir Wood. If you would like to arrange a talk please contact Peter via perridge4@gmail.com.
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18th March 2016 seen by Alistair Gray
West End: 1M+1F Tufted Duck, 2 pairs of Canada Geese, 1 Stock Dove.
Dam End: 12 Redwing, 1 Goldcrest, 2 Bullfinch, 3 Common Gulls, 18 Black-headed Gulls, 12 Great Crested Grebes.
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17th March 2016 seen by Mark Roberts
West End: mid afternoon – 5 Blue Tit, 3 Great Tit, 3 Chaffinch, 8 Cormorant,5 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Greenfinch, 5 Jackdaw, 6 Mandarin Duck, 1 Robin, 7 Woodpigeon, 2 Canada Goose, 2 Coal Tit, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 6 Grey Heron 6 on nest, 5 Tufted Duck, 8 Mallard, 4 Pheasant, 1 Siskin.