Swanpool 23/08.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:05 pm

After two weeks away in the Baltic I had a short walk around the cow fields this evening which produced:-
1 Spotted Flycatcher
1, or possibly 2, Redstarts
1 Lesser Whitethroat
1 Chiffchaff
1 Yellow Wagtail.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:03 pm

At least 5 Spotted Flycatchers in cow field hedges this afternoon.

Also:-
1 Lesser Whitethroat
1 Whitethroat
1 Chiffchaff (singing)

2 Yellow Wagtails in field

1 Swift over

2 Buzzards circling

Danny Walsh · **Posted:** Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:55 am

Where abouts are said cow field hedges exactly .......swanpool is a big area.....a ny chance of a grid ref
cheers
danny

Chris Grimshaw · **Posted:** Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:41 am

SK951 700
There is a way in from Hartsholme/Westwood Drive

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:46 am

Early morning round cow fields:-
1 Spotted Flycatcher
2 Blackcaps
2 Whitethroats
6 Yellow Wagtails

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:35 pm

In cold and wet conditions this afternoon the only migrant seen was a single Redstart.

4 Lapwings which flew in to the cow field were notable.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Tue Aug 26, 2014 1:28 pm

Early afternoon:-
4 Spotted Flycatchers
1 Redstart
1 Lesser Whitethroat
1 Whitethroat
1 Chiffchaff

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:53 pm

Just had another walk round cow fields and now 2 Redstarts present, a cracking adult male being new.

Pete Scott · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:50 pm

Mid morning/ 2 Redstart /4 Spot fly/ and one Lesser Whitethroat still present.

Boultham mere
A juv Marsh Harrier made several unsuccessful swoops at the ducks on the water,
first M H at the mere for me this year.
Also/
Hobby
Teal 8
Shoveler 5
Gadwall 30+
Heron 2
Cormorant 4
Mute Swan 2 + 5 young
Kingfisher
Lesser B B Gull 2
Green Woodpecker 1
Pete

The Lincolnshire Bird Club

Swanpool 23/08.

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