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| Bittern at Trimley today |
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Trimley Reserve
Birds today included Peregrine Falcon, Marsh Harrier, Goosander and Bittern.
Friday, 24 February 2012
Snape Marshes
Another very successful work party. Fencing is almost complete now thanks to the Snape volunteers. They also saw an Adder.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Trimley Reserve
A gorgeous day, warm and sunny; the reserve has started to come alive with courting ducks, singing Reed Buntings and Skylarks. Observations included 9 Fallow Deer, 2 Munjacs, 3 Marsh Harrier, c500 Lapwing and a Mediterranean Gull. Earlier this morning only a few birds were caught.
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| Anna with a Long-tailed Tit |
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Suffolk Ornithologists' Group AGM 2011
SOG held their annual AGM on February 16th at the Holiday Inn, Copdock. A slight change in format, with this year instead of a guest speaker, a quiz was provided by Steve Abbott. President, Steve Piotrowski and Chairman, Roy Marsh gave an account of SOG over the previous 12 months and looking towards the future of SOG. Bill Stone presented accounts and Phil Brown gave an overview presentation of the SOG questionnaire that was carried out in 2011. Mick Wright, the Projects Officer, talked about the Bird Atlas and the forthcoming Nightingale survey.
The Dennis Ockelton Trophy was then presented to Mick Wright, not only for all his work in organising the recent Bird Atlas in Suffolk, but for all his years of dedication to conservation and surveying in Suffolk.
"This was a lovely surprise for me; I would like to thank the committee for nominating me and for Steve's complimentary comments"
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| Steve Piotrowski (left) presenting the Dennis Ockelton Trophy to Mick Wright |
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Monday, 20 February 2012
Trimley Marshes
There were two female Marshes Harriers on the reserve all day, other observations included Buzzard and c50 Meadow Pipits.
On the Orwell the Black-necked Grebe is still showing well at Freston (stoke Sailing Club) as per BINS.
On the Orwell the Black-necked Grebe is still showing well at Freston (stoke Sailing Club) as per BINS.
The Weekend
Yet another enjoyable weekend whizzes by. On Saturday morning I was planting more trees at Levington with Anna and Julie, then for the rest of the day I was with my young granddaughter Megan.
Early on Sunday morning I was catching and ringing birds at Newbourne, We caught about 20 birds, the highlight was catching two Woodcock and seeing nine in one small area. Other observations included Sisken, Redpoll and Tree Creeper.
In the evening until late we were on Falkenham Marshes. On the marshes there was one Bewick Swan in with the Mute Swans. After sunset and out on the saltmarsh it became dark, no moon, bright starry and still but bitterly cold. We must have had over a thousand Brent, on the river, close by all night for company. I set only three sixty foot nets and caught just over twenty waders, all Dunlin and Redshank.
Early on Sunday morning I was catching and ringing birds at Newbourne, We caught about 20 birds, the highlight was catching two Woodcock and seeing nine in one small area. Other observations included Sisken, Redpoll and Tree Creeper.
In the evening until late we were on Falkenham Marshes. On the marshes there was one Bewick Swan in with the Mute Swans. After sunset and out on the saltmarsh it became dark, no moon, bright starry and still but bitterly cold. We must have had over a thousand Brent, on the river, close by all night for company. I set only three sixty foot nets and caught just over twenty waders, all Dunlin and Redshank.
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| Anna and Julie with one of the Woodcock |
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