A late afternoon walk around Farmoor yesterday produced a Temminck's Stint which was the first to be seen here for five years. The last record was on the 21st May 2018 when two were found. IT was pleasing to get it on Billy Farmoor list, which now stands at 192.

Two Turnstone that were seen on a ten minute visit early morning were still present when I returned in the afternoon. Other Waders seen today included 6 Oystercatcher, 2 Whimbrel and a Ringed Plover. 

Farmoor 24th April

170 + Arctic Terns that were first seen early afternoon today were still present at 18 : 45. Few Common Terns also seen.

Farmoor 6th April.

Two Redstarts and a Wheatear seen near Shrike Meadow mid morning today.

           

A Common Gull seen feeding with a group of Collard Doves under the feeders in my garden early morning was a surprise.  Waders  seen at Farmoor today included Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Redshank and a Golden Plover  which was seen on the causeway mid morning. Female Scaup still present on F1.

Farmoor 24th November.

 

                                               A brief visit today produced a Little Gull                                                                                          

Farmoor 29th October.

                                                                         Scaup F1
                                                      

Farmoor : Water Pipit and Black Redstart.

The good period continues with a Water Pipit which was first seen on the 13th October still present on the 21st.This is the first record since the 14th November 2019. A late afternoon visit to see the Black Redstart which was reported early afternoon. I spent 10 minutes  scanning the water treatment works where it had been found, but with no luck. My luck was soon to change when on returning to the car park I saw the Redstart sat on the picnic table outside the yachting club.

Farmoor Update : 11th October.

Four Whooper  Swan that were found mid morning and stayed all day could be the highlight of  the month. Other noteworthy birds seen this month are Great White Egret, Sandwich Tern and a Little Owl.

Farmoor : 29th September.

 A short morning visit today produced the first autumn Goldeneye. The two Ruff still present, Peregrine and Rock Pipit also seen.