Farmoor Reservoir : 13/12/2021

                                                                      

Great Northern Diver still present on F1 15:15. 

Great White Egret briefly on Shrike Meadow 15:00

Stonechat Lock Meadow.

Siskin 25+ Pinkhill Reserve.

 

                                                                             

 

 

Farmoor Little Auk : 30/11/2021

                                                    
A little Auk was found early morning by Nigel Faulkner the head ranger of Farmoor Reservoir. The only other recorded here was on the 23rd of November 1988. I would like to thank Nigel for putting the news out and giving Birders the opportunity to view this rarity. Also seen today was a Great-White Egret and the long staying Scaup. The Little Auk was a new Farmoor and County tick for me. It's been a good year for Billy with three new birds Purple Sandpiper, Snow Bunting and the Little Auk.

                     

Farmoor Reservoir : 15/11/2021

A Brambling was seen early today by Paul Butler and later in the day three more were reported. Pauls other sightings today were six Chiffchaffs and a Stonechat. The Scaup still present on F1.

Farmoor Reservoir : 06/11/2021

Snow Bunting on the causeway briefly mid morning, this is the first record since the 29th October 2016 when a single bird was present. Also a new bird for Billy's Farmoor List.

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Farmoor Reservoir : 05/11/2021

Three Whooper Swans found late afternoon by Ian Smith was the highlight of a good day at Farmoor. Waders reported today included 3 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, Golden Plover and a Common Sandpiper. Other sightings included  Goldeneye, Scaup, Shelduck, 6 Little Egret, Rock Pipit,  Redpoll and a few Siskin.

Farmoor Reservoir : 26/10/2021

Common Scoter first seen in the centre of F1 before flying towards the South side of F2.

Farmoor Reservoir : 14/10/2021

A Brent Goose that was first seen mid morning in the centre of F1 was spooked by the paddle boarders and flew to F2 where it was still present late afternoon.
 

Farmoor Reservoir : 11/10/2021

Four Rock Pipits and a Great White Egret seen late afternoon today were the only noteworthy records.

Farmoor Reservoir : 06/10/2021

                                                                                                                              

 

Two Whooper Swans reported flying N/E today were the first recorded here since the 5th October 2017 when five spent the day on F1. The Knot that was seen yesterday was still showing well on the eastern bank of F2 late afternoon.

Farmoor Reservoir : 05/10/2021

The fourth Knot of the year was found late afternoon on the east bank of F2 when walking with Jeremy Dexter. Other noteworthy sighting today included a Rock Pipit and a flyover Hobby.