Lincolnshire Bird Sightings 2023
31/03/2003
Baumber (Lakeside Fishery)
Osprey
31/03/2003
Baumber (Lakeside Fishery)
Osprey
Osprey near Lakeland Fisher, near Baumber - Image © Russell Hayes
Frampton Marsh
Cattle Egret, Garganey, Spoonbill
Gibraltar Point
2 Firecrest
Marston
2 Barn Swallow
Wolla Bank
Sedge Warbler
30/03/2023
Apologies as i didn't note the correct of the typo of willow tit to willow warbvler
Anderby Marsh
Willow Warbler
Caythorpe
Barn Swallow
Covenham Reservoir
Wheatear
Fiskerton
Chiffchaff, 8 Grey Heron, Willow Warbler
Frampton Marsh
Buzzard, Great White Egret, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Spoonbill, Barn Swallow, Whooper Swan, Yellow Wagtail
Gibraltar Point
32 Avocet, Eider, Firecrest, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Hen Harrier, 60 Linnet, 2 Pintail, 15 Siskin
Grimsby
Alpine Swift
Humberston Fitties
Red Kite
Kenwick Park GC
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Stenigot
2 Grey Heron, Willow Warbler
29/03/2023
Covenham Reservoir
4 Black -necked Grebe, Yellow Wagtail
Cattle Egret, Garganey, Spoonbill
Gibraltar Point
2 Firecrest
Marston
2 Barn Swallow
Wolla Bank
Sedge Warbler
30/03/2023
Apologies as i didn't note the correct of the typo of willow tit to willow warbvler
Anderby Marsh
Willow Warbler
Caythorpe
Barn Swallow
Covenham Reservoir
Wheatear
Fiskerton
Chiffchaff, 8 Grey Heron, Willow Warbler
Frampton Marsh
Buzzard, Great White Egret, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Spoonbill, Barn Swallow, Whooper Swan, Yellow Wagtail
Gibraltar Point
32 Avocet, Eider, Firecrest, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Hen Harrier, 60 Linnet, 2 Pintail, 15 Siskin
Grimsby
Alpine Swift
Humberston Fitties
Red Kite
Kenwick Park GC
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Stenigot
2 Grey Heron, Willow Warbler
29/03/2023
Covenham Reservoir
4 Black -necked Grebe, Yellow Wagtail
Four Black-nrckrd Grede at Covenham Reservoir = Image © Mark Johnson
Doddington Park
15 Siskin
Frampton Marsh
2 Little Egret, Peregrine Falcon, 4 Goldeneye, Barnacle Goose, 8 Pink-footed Goose, White-fronted Goose, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Marsh Harrier, 4 Pintail, Little-ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, 15 Pochard, 2 Spoonbill, 14 Whooper Swan
28/03/2023
Baumber/Wragby
Osprey
Framptn Marsh
2 Cattle Egret, Great White Egret, Peregrine Falcon, Goldeneye, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Kingfisher, 3 Sand Martin, Barn Owl, Pintail, Ring Plover, Pochard, Sparrowhawk, Spoonbill, 73 Whooper Swan, Cetti's Warbler,
Gibraltar Point
Water Pipit
Scopwick
Whooper Swan
27/03/2023
Chapel Six Marshes
Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Hen Harrier, Barn Owl, Cetti's Warbler
Cleethorpes
60 Red Knot, 60 Turnstone
Far Ings
Bittern, Marsh Harrier, Swallow
Keelby
Barn Swallow
Messingham
5 Reed Bunting, 4 Buzzard, 4 Chiffchaff, 73 Gadwall, Kestrel, 4 Lapwing, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 17 Shelduck, 23 Shoveler, Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler
Wolla Bank
Barn Owl
Wasp's Nest
Barn Owl
26/03/2023
Cress Marsh
12 Avocet, 3 Buzzard, 23 Curlew, 2 Peregrine Falcon, Kingfisher, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper
Doddington Park
Brambling, Common Redpoll
15 Siskin
Frampton Marsh
2 Little Egret, Peregrine Falcon, 4 Goldeneye, Barnacle Goose, 8 Pink-footed Goose, White-fronted Goose, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Marsh Harrier, 4 Pintail, Little-ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, 15 Pochard, 2 Spoonbill, 14 Whooper Swan
28/03/2023
Baumber/Wragby
Osprey
Framptn Marsh
2 Cattle Egret, Great White Egret, Peregrine Falcon, Goldeneye, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Kingfisher, 3 Sand Martin, Barn Owl, Pintail, Ring Plover, Pochard, Sparrowhawk, Spoonbill, 73 Whooper Swan, Cetti's Warbler,
Gibraltar Point
Water Pipit
Scopwick
Whooper Swan
27/03/2023
Chapel Six Marshes
Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Hen Harrier, Barn Owl, Cetti's Warbler
Cleethorpes
60 Red Knot, 60 Turnstone
Far Ings
Bittern, Marsh Harrier, Swallow
Keelby
Barn Swallow
Messingham
5 Reed Bunting, 4 Buzzard, 4 Chiffchaff, 73 Gadwall, Kestrel, 4 Lapwing, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 17 Shelduck, 23 Shoveler, Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler
Wolla Bank
Barn Owl
Wasp's Nest
Barn Owl
26/03/2023
Cress Marsh
12 Avocet, 3 Buzzard, 23 Curlew, 2 Peregrine Falcon, Kingfisher, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper
Doddington Park
Brambling, Common Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
Cattle Egret, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 7 Pink-footed Goose, Hen Harrier, 2 Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, 30 Ringed Plover, Spoonbill, 12 Whooper Swan
Mablethorpe
Woodlark
Marston
120 Whooper Swan
Swanpool
Blackcap
Tetney Lock
300 Golden Plover
Trent Port
24 Gadwall, 2 Oystercatcher, Shelduck, 78 Whooper Swan, 12 Teal, Great Spotted Woodpecker. Green Woodpecker
25/03/2023
Anderby Marsh
2 Avocet, Curlew, 3 Little Egret, 2 Oystercatcher, Redshank, Shoveler
Barton (Water's Edge)
Long-tailed Duck
Cattle Egret, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 7 Pink-footed Goose, Hen Harrier, 2 Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, 30 Ringed Plover, Spoonbill, 12 Whooper Swan
Mablethorpe
Woodlark
Marston
120 Whooper Swan
Swanpool
Blackcap
Tetney Lock
300 Golden Plover
Trent Port
24 Gadwall, 2 Oystercatcher, Shelduck, 78 Whooper Swan, 12 Teal, Great Spotted Woodpecker. Green Woodpecker
25/03/2023
Anderby Marsh
2 Avocet, Curlew, 3 Little Egret, 2 Oystercatcher, Redshank, Shoveler
Barton (Water's Edge)
Long-tailed Duck
The Long-tailed Duck that was present at Water's Edge - Image © Roy Harvey
Chapel Obsevatory
2 Alpine Swift
Chapel Six Marsh
2 Marsh Harrier, 3/4 Cetti's Warbler
Deeping Lakes
Cattle Egret
Frampton Marsh
Hen Harrier
Gibraltar Point
Brambling, Red Kite, Stonechat, 3 Woodcock, Woodlark
Halton Marshes
Spoonbill, White Stork
Ingoldmells
2 Alpine Swift
Willow Tree Fen
11 Common Crane, Hen Harrier
24/03/2023
Boultham Mere
2 Sand Martin
Burgh-le-Bain
2 Common Crane
Chapel St Leonards area
2 Alpine Swift
Doddington Park
Blackcap (m), 21 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
Cattle Egret, Great White Egret, 2 Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, Barn Owl, Pintail, Spoonbill, White Stork
Gibraltar Point
Water Pipit
2 Marsh Harrier, 3/4 Cetti's Warbler
Deeping Lakes
Cattle Egret
Frampton Marsh
Hen Harrier
Gibraltar Point
Brambling, Red Kite, Stonechat, 3 Woodcock, Woodlark
Halton Marshes
Spoonbill, White Stork
Ingoldmells
2 Alpine Swift
Willow Tree Fen
11 Common Crane, Hen Harrier
24/03/2023
Boultham Mere
2 Sand Martin
Burgh-le-Bain
2 Common Crane
Chapel St Leonards area
2 Alpine Swift
Doddington Park
Blackcap (m), 21 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
Cattle Egret, Great White Egret, 2 Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, Barn Owl, Pintail, Spoonbill, White Stork
Gibraltar Point
Water Pipit
Heckington Fen
2 Whooper Swan
Swanpool
2 Egyptian Goose
23/03/2023
Chapel Point
2 Alpine Swift
Chapel Six Marshes
2 Alpine Swift
Lincoln
110 Whooper Swan (NW)
Mablethorpe
2 Woodlark
Messingham
2 Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Lapwing, Lesser Redpoll, Cetti's Warbler
Rimac
2 Buzzard, 10 Chiffchaff, 5 Fieldfare, 3 Marsh Harrier, 2 Barn Owl, Water Pipit, 3 Stonechat, 2 Wheatear, 4 Woodcock, Whooper Swan
Scotter
Alpine Swift
Swanholme Lakes
Goosander (f), 2 Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Woodcock
22/03/2023
Barton On Humber
Black-necked Grebe
Boultham Mere
45 Common Gull
Chapel Observatory
2 Alpine Swift
Doddington Park
2 Chiffchaff
Far Ings
Bittern
Frampton Marsh
308 Avocet, 750 Dunlin, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Marsh Harrier, Little Ringed Plover, 13 Ringed Plover, 42 Ruff, 14 Pintail, 2 Golden Plover, 3 Spoonbill, 34 Whooper Swan, 3500 Wigeon
Gibraltar Point
Hen Harrier, Merlin
Toft Newton
Black-necked Grebe
Wolla Bank
Alpine Swift
21/03/2023
Anderby Creek
2 Alpine Swift
Chapel Six Marshes
2 Alpine Swift
2 Whooper Swan
Swanpool
2 Egyptian Goose
23/03/2023
Chapel Point
2 Alpine Swift
Chapel Six Marshes
2 Alpine Swift
Lincoln
110 Whooper Swan (NW)
Mablethorpe
2 Woodlark
Messingham
2 Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Lapwing, Lesser Redpoll, Cetti's Warbler
Rimac
2 Buzzard, 10 Chiffchaff, 5 Fieldfare, 3 Marsh Harrier, 2 Barn Owl, Water Pipit, 3 Stonechat, 2 Wheatear, 4 Woodcock, Whooper Swan
Scotter
Alpine Swift
Swanholme Lakes
Goosander (f), 2 Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Woodcock
22/03/2023
Barton On Humber
Black-necked Grebe
Boultham Mere
45 Common Gull
Chapel Observatory
2 Alpine Swift
Doddington Park
2 Chiffchaff
Far Ings
Bittern
Frampton Marsh
308 Avocet, 750 Dunlin, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Marsh Harrier, Little Ringed Plover, 13 Ringed Plover, 42 Ruff, 14 Pintail, 2 Golden Plover, 3 Spoonbill, 34 Whooper Swan, 3500 Wigeon
Gibraltar Point
Hen Harrier, Merlin
Toft Newton
Black-necked Grebe
Wolla Bank
Alpine Swift
21/03/2023
Anderby Creek
2 Alpine Swift
Chapel Six Marshes
2 Alpine Swift
One of the two Alpine Swifts that gave good views over the Mid-Lincs coastal areas - Image © Russell Hayes
Doddington Park
Chiffchaff
Frampton Marsh
4 Spoonbill
North Thoresby
3 Buzzard
Walesby
2 Chiffchaff
Wolla Bank
Alpine Swift
20/03/2023
Chaper Six Marsh
2 Alpine Swift
Donna Nook
2 Hen Harrier
Swanpool, Lincoln
4 Common Crane (over)
Trent Port
2 Bullfinch, 3 Chiffchaff, Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker
19/03/2023
Boultham Mere
51 Whooper Swan
Branston Booths
Garganey
Doddington Park
Buzzard, 2 Common Redpoll, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Frampton Marsh
2 Peregrine Falcon, Hen Harrier, 2 Marsh Harrier, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Spoonbill, 22 Whooper Swan, Wheatear
Gibraltar Point/Seacroft
Alpine Swift
Grainthorpe Haven
Alpine Swift
Chiffchaff
Frampton Marsh
4 Spoonbill
North Thoresby
3 Buzzard
Walesby
2 Chiffchaff
Wolla Bank
Alpine Swift
20/03/2023
Chaper Six Marsh
2 Alpine Swift
Donna Nook
2 Hen Harrier
Swanpool, Lincoln
4 Common Crane (over)
Trent Port
2 Bullfinch, 3 Chiffchaff, Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker
19/03/2023
Boultham Mere
51 Whooper Swan
Branston Booths
Garganey
Doddington Park
Buzzard, 2 Common Redpoll, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Frampton Marsh
2 Peregrine Falcon, Hen Harrier, 2 Marsh Harrier, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Spoonbill, 22 Whooper Swan, Wheatear
Gibraltar Point/Seacroft
Alpine Swift
Grainthorpe Haven
Alpine Swift
Alpine Swift at Grainthorpe Haven - flew towards Horseshoe Point - Image © Mark Johnson
Teal Lake Whisby
2 Brambling, House Martin, 16 Whooper Swan
Trent Port
2 Brambling, House Martin, 16 Whooper Swan
Trent Port
Bullfinch, Chiffchaff, Little Egret, Oycatcher. 2 Redshank, Redwing, 2 Shelduck, 16 Teal, 95 Wigeon
Winter's Pool
Buzzard, 8 Chiffchaff, 20 White-fronted Goose, Merlin, Woodcock and an escaped (?) Gyr Falcon
18/03/2023
Baston GP
18 Whooper Swan
Churchill Lane/ Rimac
Chiffchaff, 2 Marsh Harrier, Water Pipit, Water Rail, 3 Cetti's Warbler
Covenham Reservoir
2 Black-necked Grebe
Crook Bank
30 Twite
Deeping Lakes
7 Whooper Swan
Dunston
Buzzard, 2 Chiffchaff, 30 Fieldfare, 30 Redwing, 137 Whooper Swan, Woodcock
Frampton Marsh
123 Avocet, Peregrine Falcon, 7 Pink-footed Goose, Marsh Harrier, Pintail, 4 Spoonbill, 3 Wkooper Swan
Messingham
Avocet, 12 Brambling, 12 Buzzard, 7 Chiffchaff2 Little Egret, 168 Gadwall, 4 Goldeneye, 5 Egyptian Goose, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull, Marsh Harrier, 2 Jay, Kestrel 12 Pochard, Water Rail, 9 Shelduck, 20 Shoveler, 16 Siskin, 3 Sparrowhawk
RAF Woodhall Spa
3 Little Ringed Plover
Trent Port
Chiffchaff, 2 Little Egret, 2 Goldcrest, 17 Whooper Swan, Treecreeper, Woodcock, 2 Green Woodpecker
Weelsby Woods
3 Chiffchaff, Stonechat, White Wagtail
Whitton Sands
700 Whooper (upper Humber) with 500 on the Sands (far shore)
17/03/2023
Alkborough Flats
Probable Siberian Chiffchaff, 2 Sand Martin
Baston & Langtoft Pits
Tundra Bean Goose
Doddington Park area
2 Buzzard, Firecrest, 3 Siskin, 21 Lesser Redpoll
Winter's Pool
Buzzard, 8 Chiffchaff, 20 White-fronted Goose, Merlin, Woodcock and an escaped (?) Gyr Falcon
18/03/2023
Baston GP
18 Whooper Swan
Churchill Lane/ Rimac
Chiffchaff, 2 Marsh Harrier, Water Pipit, Water Rail, 3 Cetti's Warbler
Covenham Reservoir
2 Black-necked Grebe
Crook Bank
30 Twite
Deeping Lakes
7 Whooper Swan
Dunston
Buzzard, 2 Chiffchaff, 30 Fieldfare, 30 Redwing, 137 Whooper Swan, Woodcock
Frampton Marsh
123 Avocet, Peregrine Falcon, 7 Pink-footed Goose, Marsh Harrier, Pintail, 4 Spoonbill, 3 Wkooper Swan
Messingham
Avocet, 12 Brambling, 12 Buzzard, 7 Chiffchaff2 Little Egret, 168 Gadwall, 4 Goldeneye, 5 Egyptian Goose, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull, Marsh Harrier, 2 Jay, Kestrel 12 Pochard, Water Rail, 9 Shelduck, 20 Shoveler, 16 Siskin, 3 Sparrowhawk
RAF Woodhall Spa
3 Little Ringed Plover
Trent Port
Chiffchaff, 2 Little Egret, 2 Goldcrest, 17 Whooper Swan, Treecreeper, Woodcock, 2 Green Woodpecker
Weelsby Woods
3 Chiffchaff, Stonechat, White Wagtail
Whitton Sands
700 Whooper (upper Humber) with 500 on the Sands (far shore)
17/03/2023
Alkborough Flats
Probable Siberian Chiffchaff, 2 Sand Martin
Baston & Langtoft Pits
Tundra Bean Goose
Doddington Park area
2 Buzzard, Firecrest, 3 Siskin, 21 Lesser Redpoll
Firecrest again in a private garden today, Doddington Park - Image © John Farmer
Hartsholme Park/Swanholme Lakes
Gadwall, 5 Goosander, Great Crested Grebe 4, 4 Grey Heron, 5 Jay, Nuthatch, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Jay along side Pike Drain, Swanholme Lakes - Image © Chris Grimshaw
Molecey Pit
3 Little Ringed Plover
3 Little Ringed Plover
Gibraltar Point
Wheatear
16/03/2023
Black Bank
8 Redwing, Sparrowhawk, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Cleaatham
2 Buzzard, Lapwing
Cleethorpes
2 Purple Sanpiper
Crook Bank
17 Twite
Messingham
4 Sand Martin
Wheatear
16/03/2023
Black Bank
8 Redwing, Sparrowhawk, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Cleaatham
2 Buzzard, Lapwing
Cleethorpes
2 Purple Sanpiper
Crook Bank
17 Twite
Messingham
4 Sand Martin
Purple Sandpipers at Cleethorpes - Image © Jim WrightNebraska Wetlands
Buzzard, Curlew, 25 Gadwall, 22 Pink-footed Goose, 33 Common Gull, 2 Kestrel, 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Shelduck
Trusthorpe Point
Wheatear
Tuetoes
Little Owl
Perhaps the first Lincs Wheatear of the year at Trusthorpe Point - Image © Andy Sims
Frampton Marsh
Great White Egret, Peregrine Falcon, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Rock Pipit, Water Pipit, 4 Spoonbill, Stonechat
Huttoft Marsh
24+ Curlew, 2000 Starling, 300 Wood Pigeon
Novartis Ings
Caspian Gull, Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull
Stamford
2 Peregrine Falcon
Sutton on Sea
2 Avocet (s), Red-thoated Diver
Great White Egret, Peregrine Falcon, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Rock Pipit, Water Pipit, 4 Spoonbill, Stonechat
Huttoft Marsh
24+ Curlew, 2000 Starling, 300 Wood Pigeon
Novartis Ings
Caspian Gull, Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull
Stamford
2 Peregrine Falcon
Sutton on Sea
2 Avocet (s), Red-thoated Diver
Trent Port
Great Northern Diver
15/03/2023
Deeping Lakes
White Wagtail
Doddington Park
Blackcap, Lesser Redpoll 27, Sparrowhawk
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier (rt), 3 Spoonbill
Molecey Pit (Market Deeping)
4 Little Ringed Plover
Stanton's Pit
2 Russian White-fronted Goose
14/03/2023
RAF Digby
Black Redstart
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Frampton Marsh
Brambling, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 7 Pink-footed Goose, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Red Kite Barn Owl, Merlin, Water Rail, 3 Spoonbill, Stonechat, Whooper Swan, Cetti's Warbler
Gibraltar Point
7 Water Pipit
Hartsholme Park
2 Goosander
Millennium Green
2 Goosander
Seacroft Marsh
12 Snow Bunting
Tetney Blow Wells
2 Buzzard, Chiffchaff, 6 Goldeneye. Marsh Harrier
13/03/2023
Donna Nook
28 Bar-tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier, 14 Meadow Pipit, 3 Snipe
Frampton Marsh
84 Avocet, Peregrin Falcon, 2 Marsh Harrier, Pintail, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Stonechat, 4 Whooper Swan
North Somercotes
Chiffchaff
Swanpool cow-fields
Jack Snipe
12/03/2023
Cress Marsh
Buzzard, 3 Common Gull, 7 Curlew, 30 Gadwall, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 40 Lapwing, 3 Meadow Pipit, Little-ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpiper, 5 Shelduck, 21 Teal, 10 Pied Wagtail, 45 Wigeon
Gibraltar Point
2 Common Crane, Hen Harrier (m), Short-eared Owl, Water Pipit,
Moulton Sea End
Sand Martin
Mablethorpe
Siberian Chiffchaff
Trent Port
Bullfinch, Gadwall, Greylag Geese, Raven, Redwing, Snipe, Sparrowhawk, Teal, 95 Wigeon, Green Woodpecker
11/03/2023
Crook Bank
2 Corn Bunting
Great Northern Diver
15/03/2023
Deeping Lakes
White Wagtail
Doddington Park
Blackcap, Lesser Redpoll 27, Sparrowhawk
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier (rt), 3 Spoonbill
Molecey Pit (Market Deeping)
4 Little Ringed Plover
Stanton's Pit
2 Russian White-fronted Goose
14/03/2023
RAF Digby
Black Redstart
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Frampton Marsh
Brambling, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 7 Pink-footed Goose, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Red Kite Barn Owl, Merlin, Water Rail, 3 Spoonbill, Stonechat, Whooper Swan, Cetti's Warbler
Gibraltar Point
7 Water Pipit
Hartsholme Park
2 Goosander
Millennium Green
2 Goosander
Seacroft Marsh
12 Snow Bunting
Tetney Blow Wells
2 Buzzard, Chiffchaff, 6 Goldeneye. Marsh Harrier
13/03/2023
Donna Nook
28 Bar-tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier, 14 Meadow Pipit, 3 Snipe
Frampton Marsh
84 Avocet, Peregrin Falcon, 2 Marsh Harrier, Pintail, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Stonechat, 4 Whooper Swan
North Somercotes
Chiffchaff
Swanpool cow-fields
Jack Snipe
12/03/2023
Cress Marsh
Buzzard, 3 Common Gull, 7 Curlew, 30 Gadwall, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 40 Lapwing, 3 Meadow Pipit, Little-ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpiper, 5 Shelduck, 21 Teal, 10 Pied Wagtail, 45 Wigeon
Gibraltar Point
2 Common Crane, Hen Harrier (m), Short-eared Owl, Water Pipit,
Moulton Sea End
Sand Martin
Mablethorpe
Siberian Chiffchaff
Trent Port
Bullfinch, Gadwall, Greylag Geese, Raven, Redwing, Snipe, Sparrowhawk, Teal, 95 Wigeon, Green Woodpecker
11/03/2023
Crook Bank
2 Corn Bunting
A corn bunting at Crook Bank - Image © Owen Beaumont
Deeping Lakes
4 Long-eared Owl
Frampton Marsh
Great White Egret, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Merlin, Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, Sparrowhawk, Spoonbill, Stonechat, 9 Whooper Swan
Freiston Shore
200 Curlew. 800 Dunlin, 1000 Black-tailed Godwit, Hen Harrier (rt), Marsh Harrier, 2 Merlin, 150 Pintail, 45 Grey Plover, Water Rail, 200 Shelduck, Stonechat, 1500 Wigeon
Halton Marsh
27 Russian White-fronted Goose
North Somercotes
5 Buzzard
Strubby
2 Bewick's Swan, 108 Whooper Swan
Willow Tree Fen
15 Common Crane
Witham End
12 Red-breasted Merganser
10/03/2023
Frampton Marsh
117 Avocet, Buzzard, 3 Marsh Harrier, 20 Ruff, Sparrowhawk
Gibraltar Point
Snow Bunting, Hen Harrier, Short-eared Owl, 3 Water Pipit
Lincoln Cathedral
Peregrine Falcon
Louth
Siskin
Market Rasen
45 Goldfinch
Metheringham
Sparrowhawk
4 Long-eared Owl
Frampton Marsh
Great White Egret, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Merlin, Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, Sparrowhawk, Spoonbill, Stonechat, 9 Whooper Swan
Freiston Shore
200 Curlew. 800 Dunlin, 1000 Black-tailed Godwit, Hen Harrier (rt), Marsh Harrier, 2 Merlin, 150 Pintail, 45 Grey Plover, Water Rail, 200 Shelduck, Stonechat, 1500 Wigeon
Halton Marsh
27 Russian White-fronted Goose
North Somercotes
5 Buzzard
Strubby
2 Bewick's Swan, 108 Whooper Swan
Willow Tree Fen
15 Common Crane
Witham End
12 Red-breasted Merganser
10/03/2023
Frampton Marsh
117 Avocet, Buzzard, 3 Marsh Harrier, 20 Ruff, Sparrowhawk
Gibraltar Point
Snow Bunting, Hen Harrier, Short-eared Owl, 3 Water Pipit
Lincoln Cathedral
Peregrine Falcon
Louth
Siskin
Market Rasen
45 Goldfinch
Metheringham
Sparrowhawk
A sparrowhawk in a snowy Metheringham garden - Image © Andy Brewitt
09/03/2023
RAF Digby
Black Redstart
Far Ings
Short-eared Owl
Gibraltar Point
13 Snow Bunting, Hen Harrier, Water Pipit, Woodlark
08/03/2023
Frampton Marsh
117 Avocet, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 8 White-fronted Goose, Mediterranean Gull, Marsh Harrier, 5 Pintail, 38 Ruff, 8 Snipe, 4 SpoonbillWhooper Swan
Ingoldmells
9 Snow Bunting
Martin Moor
Kestrel, Red Kite
Middlemarsh Farm
Caspian Gull
Pyewipe
7 Snow Bunting
Snipe Dales
2 Buzzard, Lesser Redpoll, 200+ Siskin
North Somercotes
Chiffchaff
07/03/2023
RAF Digby
Black Redstart
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 26 Lesser Redpoll
Freiston Shore
Spotted Redshank
Halton Marsh
Hen Harrier
Lincoln University
32 Lesser Redpoll
Saltfleetby
7 Snow Bunting
06/03/2023
Baston & Langtoft Pits
Tundra Bean Goose
Fiskerton Fen
Bittern, Curlew, 5 Goosander, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Lapwing, 3 Shelduck, 3 Shoverler
Bittern at Fiskerton Fen this afternoon - Image © Chris Grimshaw
Frampton Marsh
2 Peregrine Falcon, 12 Pink-footed Goose, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier, Merlin, 2 Spoonbill, 6 Whooper Swan
Freiston Shore
2 Spoonbill
Middlemarsh Farm
Caspian Gull
North Somercotes
Chiffchaff
Swanpool cow fields
97 Wigeon
05/03/2023
Boultam Mere
Marsh Harrier, Cetti's Warbler
Doddington Park
50 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Siskin
Frampton Marsh
93 Avocet, Peregrine Falcon, 5 Goldeneye, 13 Pink-footed Goose, 8 White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier (male), 2 Marsh Harrier, Rock Pipit, 22 Pochard, 63 Ruff, Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler
Gibraltar Point
2 Snow Bunting
Marston
Water Rail, Green Sandpiper, 3 Stonechat
Swanpool cow-fields
220 Redwing 91 Wigeon
Tongue End
7 Common Crane
04/03/2023
Deeping Lakes
Long-eared Owl
Doddington Park
Goldcrest, Firecrest, 42 Lesser Redpoll, 10 Redwing, Siskin
Far Ings
Starling (murmuration)
Fiskerton Fen
5 Goosander
Starling (murmuration)
Fiskerton Fen
5 Goosander
A firecrest in a private pool on Doddington Park, Lincoln - Image © John Farmer
Frampton Marsh
115 Avocet, 3 Buzzard, 2 Peregrine Falcon, Goldeneye, 8 White-fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, Pintail, 52 Ruff, Sparrowhawk
Gibraltar Point
27 Snow Bunting, Short-eared Owl, 2 Water Pipit, Stonechat
Swanholme Lakes
12 Goosander
03/03/2023
Deeping
Long-eared Owl
Frampton Marsh
8 White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier, 8 Twite, Spoonbill
Gibraltar Point
2 Hen Harrier, 5 Water Pipit
Withern
2 Bewick's Swan
02/03/2023
Cleethorpes
Snow Bunting
One of seven Snow Bunting on Cleethorpes Beach - Image © Jim Wright
Deeping Lakes
2 Little Owl, Long-eared Owl
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 30 Lesser Redpoll, Great Spotted Woodpecker
2 Little Owl, Long-eared Owl
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 30 Lesser Redpoll, Great Spotted Woodpecker
A Great Spotted Woodpecker dropped in looking for food this morning - Image © Chis Grimshaw
Donna Nook
Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Hen Harrier, Kestrel, Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl
Frampton Marsh
65 Avocet, Red-troated Diver, Eider, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 14 Pink-footed Goose, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, Merlin, Barn Owl, Ringed Plover, 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 58 Whooper Swan
Gibraltar Point
Black-throated Diver, Water Pipit
Marston
5 Curlew. Little Egret, 3 Water Rail, Green Sandpiper
Withern
2 Bewick's Swan
01/03/2023
Gibraltar Point
13 Snow Bunting, Hen Harrier, 3 Water Pipit, Woodlark
Jobs Lane
Smew
Marston
Oystercatcher, Water Rail
Trent Port
145 Fieldfare, Oystercatcher, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker
28/02/2023
Deeping Lakes
Long-eared Owl
Doddington Park
28 Lesser Redpoll, Sskin
Gibraltar Point
40 Pink Footed Geese, 8 Shellduck, 40 Wigeon
Messingham
50 Siskin, Song Thrush, 2 Cetti's Warbler
Novartis Ings
Caspian Gull, Iceland Gull, 2 Yellow-legged Gull
Strubby
Bewick's Swan
27/02/2023
Cleethorpes
16 Snow Bunting
Deeping Lakes
6/7 Long-eared Owl
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Geese
Freiston Shore
Hen Harrier
Gibraltar Point
Water Pipit
Mablethorpe
2 Bewicks Swan, Whooper Swan
Lincoln
Starling (murmuration)
Louth
Kingfisher
Novertis Ings
Iceland Gull
Sandilands
Short-eared Owl
Scartho
Goldcrest, Jay, Treecreeper, Green Woodpecker
Trent Port
Peregrine Falcon, 25 Fieldfare, Siskin, 2 Green Woodpecker
26/02/2023
Bardney
Peregrine Falcon, 2 Raven
Caistor
Gyr Falcon (near Pelham's Pillar - presumed escape)
Covenham Reservoir
Red-breasted Merganser
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 35 Lesser Redpoll, Siskin
Far Ings
Snow Bunting
Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Hen Harrier, Kestrel, Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl
Frampton Marsh
65 Avocet, Red-troated Diver, Eider, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 14 Pink-footed Goose, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, Merlin, Barn Owl, Ringed Plover, 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 58 Whooper Swan
Gibraltar Point
Black-throated Diver, Water Pipit
Marston
5 Curlew. Little Egret, 3 Water Rail, Green Sandpiper
Withern
2 Bewick's Swan
01/03/2023
Gibraltar Point
13 Snow Bunting, Hen Harrier, 3 Water Pipit, Woodlark
Jobs Lane
Smew
Marston
Oystercatcher, Water Rail
Trent Port
145 Fieldfare, Oystercatcher, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker
28/02/2023
Deeping Lakes
Long-eared Owl
Doddington Park
28 Lesser Redpoll, Sskin
Gibraltar Point
40 Pink Footed Geese, 8 Shellduck, 40 Wigeon
Messingham
50 Siskin, Song Thrush, 2 Cetti's Warbler
Novartis Ings
Caspian Gull, Iceland Gull, 2 Yellow-legged Gull
Strubby
Bewick's Swan
27/02/2023
Cleethorpes
16 Snow Bunting
Deeping Lakes
6/7 Long-eared Owl
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Geese
Freiston Shore
Hen Harrier
Gibraltar Point
Water Pipit
Mablethorpe
2 Bewicks Swan, Whooper Swan
Lincoln
Starling (murmuration)
Louth
Kingfisher
Novertis Ings
Iceland Gull
Sandilands
Short-eared Owl
Scartho
Goldcrest, Jay, Treecreeper, Green Woodpecker
Trent Port
Peregrine Falcon, 25 Fieldfare, Siskin, 2 Green Woodpecker
26/02/2023
Bardney
Peregrine Falcon, 2 Raven
Caistor
Gyr Falcon (near Pelham's Pillar - presumed escape)
Covenham Reservoir
Red-breasted Merganser
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 35 Lesser Redpoll, Siskin
Far Ings
Snow Bunting
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Another splendid of the snow bunting at Far Ings - Image © James Johnson (PHOTOGRAPHY)
Fiskerton Fen
2 Bittern
Halton Marsh
Raven
Hill Holt Wood
150 Pink-footed Wood
Market Deeping
2 Tundra Bean Goose
Millennium Gereen
35 Pochard
Thoresby Bridge
10 Buzzard, 2 Great White Egret, 6 Kestrel 2 Raven, 2 Sparrowhawk
25/02/2023
Baston & Langtoft Pits
2 Tundra Bean Goose
Beehive Lane Quarry
2 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Shelduck
Doddington Park
Lesser Redpoll, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Far Ings
Snow Bunting
Baston & Langtoft Pits
2 Tundra Bean Goose
Beehive Lane Quarry
2 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Shelduck
Doddington Park
Lesser Redpoll, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Far Ings
Snow Bunting
Snow Bunting on the sea wall at Far Ings - Image © Colin Scott
Frampton Marsh
Peregrine Falcon, 8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, Merlin, 3 Stonechat
Halton Marshes
45 Russian White-fronted Goose
Job's Lane
Mediterranean Gull, 4 Oystercatcher
Mablethorpe
2 Bewick's Swan, Whooper Swan
Saltfleetby
14 Twite
Trent Port
Bullfinch, 85 Pink-footed Goose, Oystercatcher, 2 Red-legged Partridge, 5 Snipe, Stonechat, 8 Teal
24/02/2023
Doddington Park
34 Lesser Redpoll, Siskin
Holbeach
2 Corn Bunting, 3500 Dunlin, 450 Eider, 4800 Bar-tailed Godwit, 190 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Marsh Harrier, 13000 Red Knot, 25 Red-breasted Merganser, Merlin
Linwood Warren
3 Common Crossbill (over)
Messingham
Saltfleetby
14 Twite
Trent Port
Bullfinch, 85 Pink-footed Goose, Oystercatcher, 2 Red-legged Partridge, 5 Snipe, Stonechat, 8 Teal
24/02/2023
Doddington Park
34 Lesser Redpoll, Siskin
Holbeach
2 Corn Bunting, 3500 Dunlin, 450 Eider, 4800 Bar-tailed Godwit, 190 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Marsh Harrier, 13000 Red Knot, 25 Red-breasted Merganser, Merlin
Linwood Warren
3 Common Crossbill (over)
Messingham
5 Buzzard, 18 Cormorant, Great White Egret, 4 Little Egret, Goldcrest, 85 Common Gull, Grey Heron, 197 Gadwall, 130 Lapwing, Pintail 48 Pochard, 10 Redwing, 40 Siskin, Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler
Pyewipe
128 Curlew. 3830 Black-tailed Godwit, Iceland Gull, 668 Redshank
Pyewipe
128 Curlew. 3830 Black-tailed Godwit, Iceland Gull, 668 Redshank
23/02/2024
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 14 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
2 Peregrine Falcon, Gadwall, Hen Harrier (m&f), Merlin, 3 Whooper Swan,
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 14 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
2 Peregrine Falcon, Gadwall, Hen Harrier (m&f), Merlin, 3 Whooper Swan,
A plain grey duck; no, the beautiful Gadwall at Frampton Marsh - Image © Hazel Newton
Holbeach
2 Red-throated Diver, 150 Eider, 3 Barnacle Goose, 12 Pink-footed Goose, 8 White-fronted Goose, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 6 Marsh Harrier, Red Kite. Red-breasted Merganser
Marston
Red Kite, Green Sandpiper, 4 Stonechat
Sutton Sea
2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 6 Kittiwake, Razorbill, 6 Common Scoter
Trent Port
Bullfinch. 25 Chaffinch, 67 Fieldfare., Lesser Black-backed Gull, Raven, Sparrowhawk, Treecreeper, Green Woodpecker
22/02/2023
Baston Fen
Cattle Egret
Doddington Hall (area behind)
Buzzard, 2 Little Grebe, Kestrel, 11 Pheasant, 42 Rook, 2 Skylark, 2 Song Thrush, 54 Yellowhammer
Doddington Park
Common Redpoll, 29 Lesser Redpoll
Marston
Tree Sparrow
Messingham SQ
Buzzard, 30 Cormorant, 3 Great White Egret, 2 Little Egret, Lesser Black-backed Gull,30 Lapwing, 2 Pintail, 20 Pochard, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 30 Siskin, 40 Shelduck, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Great-Spotted Woodpecker
Trent Port
2 Bullfinch, 55 Fieldfare, 150 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Red=legged Partridge, Snipe, 14 Teal, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker
21/02/2023
Alkborough Flats
Spotted Redshank
Baston Fen
Cattle Egret
Branston
Red Kite
Doddington Park
16 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
48 Avocet, Corn Bunting, Little Egret, Peregrine Falcon, 3 Barnacle Goose, Pink-footed Goose, 7 Russian White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier, 2 Marsh Harrier, Merlin, Pintail, Cetti's Warbler
Freiston Shore
Spotted Redshank
Holbeach Marsh
40 Twite
Mablethorpe
2 Bewick's Swan, Whooper Swan
20/02/2023
Alkborough Flats
Bearded Tit
Some of the Bearded Tit at Alkborough Flats - Image © Paula Shipley
Baston Fen
Cattle Egret, 40+ Yellowhammer
Cress Marsh
14 Snow Bunting
Far Ings
Bittern, 3 Common Crane (over)
Frampton Marsh
Marsh Harrier, Golden Plover, 30 Whooper Swan
Holbeach
500 Eider, Marsh Harrier, 3 Hen Harrier (2 male), Merlin, 2 Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, 3 Grey Partridge, 4 Twite
Mabblethorpe
Black-throated Diver, 3 Spoonbill (over), 2 Bewick's Swan
Theddlethorpe
115 Whooper Swan
Willow Tree Fen
Cattle Egret
19/02/2023
Cress Marsh
14 Snow Bunting, 184 Lapwing, 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Stonechat
Doddington Park
25 Lesser Redpoll
Donna Nook
Marsh Harrier, Merlin, 2 Barn Owl, 2 Pintail, 34 Golden Plover, 10 Twite
Fillingham
8 Pochard
Fiskerton Fen
Bittern
Grantham
10000 Starling
Lea Marsh
Kingfisher, 2 Raven 2 Stonechat
Tetney Lock
300 Brent Goose
Trent Port
2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, 65 Redwing, Green Woodpecker
Tunman Woods
Fieldfare, Goldcrest, Jay, Kestrel, Marsh Tit
18/02/2023
Baston Fen
Cattle Egret
Boultham Mere
2 Marsh Harrier, Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler
Doddington Park
26 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier
Marton
4 Buzzard, 220 Fieldfare, Red Kite, Grey Wagtail
Nocton Fen
350 Lapwing, 5 Skylark, 83 Mute Swan, 91 Whooper Swan
17/02/2023
Alkborough Flats
128 Curlew, 36 Dunlin, 120 Gadwall, Hen Harrier, 4 Marsh Harrier, 1500 Lapwing, 38 Golden Plover, 2 Stonechat, 2 Bearded Tit, Cetti's Warbler
RAF Waddington
Black Redstart
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Goose
Halton Marsh
12 Russian White-fronted Goose
Mablethorpe
2 Bewick's Swan, Whooper Swan
Willow Tree Fen
2 Great White Egret, 77 Goosander, Hen Harrier
16/02/2023
Baston Fen
Cattle Egret
Baston & Langtoft Pits
2 Bewick's Swan
Willow Tree Fen
4 Bewick's Swan, 57 Whooper Swan
15/02/2023
Baston & Langtoft Pits
4 Bewick's Swan, Whooper Swan
Boultham Mere
27 Lesser Redpoll, Sparrowhawk, Grey Wagtail
Deeping Fen
4 Bewick's Swan, Whooper Swan
Deeping Lakes
6 Long-eared Owl
Halton Marsh
41 Russian White Fronted Goose
An Excellent shot of one of the Russian Ehite-fronted Geese at East Halton - Image © Roy Harvey
Mablethorpe
2 Bewick's Swan, 97 Whooper Swan
Marton
Barn Owl, Tawny Owl
Messingham
Great White Egret. Little Egret, 110 Gadwall, 36 Pochard, 30 Lesser Redpoll, 24 Shelduck, 11 Siskin, 40 Shoveler
Middle Marsh Farm
Iceland Gull
Thorsby Bridge
4 Great White Egret
Willow Tree Fen
Great White Egret, Hen Harrier
14/02/2023
Brickyard Lane
5 Snow Bunting, 6 Twite
Frampton Marsh
Hen Harrier, Spoonbill
Mablethorpe
Long-tailed Duck, 7 Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, 20 Sanderling, Velvet Scoter
Messingham
2 Bullfinch, 3 Buzard, 16 Cormorant, 26 Tufted Duck, 19 Fieldfare, 165 Gadwall, 41 Common Gull, Jay, 30 Lapwing, Oystercatcher,. 2 Red-crested Pochard, 40 Lesser Redpoll, 30 Redwing, 21 Shelduck, 10 Shoveler, 80 Siskin, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker
13/02/2023
Deeping High Bank
4 Common Crane
Doddington Park
40 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Goose, 2 Short-eared Owl
Saltfleetby
16 Snow Bunting, Twite
Willow Tree Fen
3 Great White Egret, Hen Harrier
12/02/2023
Baston Fen
2 Common Crane
Black Bank
15 Redwing, Tree Sparrow, Whooper Swan
Cleethorpes
Lapland Bunting, 15 Snow Bunting
Cress Marsh
14 Snow Bunting Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, 300 Lapwing, 8 Meadow Pipit, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Stonechat
2 Bewick's Swan, 97 Whooper Swan
Marton
Barn Owl, Tawny Owl
Messingham
Great White Egret. Little Egret, 110 Gadwall, 36 Pochard, 30 Lesser Redpoll, 24 Shelduck, 11 Siskin, 40 Shoveler
Middle Marsh Farm
Iceland Gull
Thorsby Bridge
4 Great White Egret
Willow Tree Fen
Great White Egret, Hen Harrier
14/02/2023
Brickyard Lane
5 Snow Bunting, 6 Twite
Frampton Marsh
Hen Harrier, Spoonbill
Mablethorpe
Long-tailed Duck, 7 Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, 20 Sanderling, Velvet Scoter
Messingham
2 Bullfinch, 3 Buzard, 16 Cormorant, 26 Tufted Duck, 19 Fieldfare, 165 Gadwall, 41 Common Gull, Jay, 30 Lapwing, Oystercatcher,. 2 Red-crested Pochard, 40 Lesser Redpoll, 30 Redwing, 21 Shelduck, 10 Shoveler, 80 Siskin, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker
13/02/2023
Deeping High Bank
4 Common Crane
Doddington Park
40 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Goose, 2 Short-eared Owl
Saltfleetby
16 Snow Bunting, Twite
Willow Tree Fen
3 Great White Egret, Hen Harrier
12/02/2023
Baston Fen
2 Common Crane
Black Bank
15 Redwing, Tree Sparrow, Whooper Swan
Cleethorpes
Lapland Bunting, 15 Snow Bunting
Cress Marsh
14 Snow Bunting Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, 300 Lapwing, 8 Meadow Pipit, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Stonechat
Some of the Snow Bunting that were at Cress Marsh - Image © Nick Coulbeck
Crook Bank
13 Snow Bunting, 6 Twite
Doddington Park
1 Common Redpoll, 30 Lesser Redpoll
Grainthorpe Haven
3 Hen Harrier (1 m 2f)
Halton Marsh
34 Russian White-fronted Goose
Mablethorpe
Grey Phalarope (offshore), 2 Bewick's Swan
11/02/2023
Baston Fen
5 Common Crane
Doddington Park
38 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Mealy Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
8 Russian White-fronted Goose
Gibraltar Point
Great Northern Diver
Tetney Marsh
Lapland Bunting, Hen Harrier
Tongue End
2 Common Crane (west), Cattle Egret
Willow Tree Fen
4 Common Crane
RAF Woodhall
American Wigeon
10/02/2022
Boultham Mere
Marsh Harrier, Cettis's Warbler, Green Woodpecker
Doddington Park
1 Common Redpoll, 35 Lesser Redpoll
North Somercotes
Marsh Harrier, Cettis's Warbler, Green Woodpecker
Doddington Park
1 Common Redpoll, 35 Lesser Redpoll
North Somercotes
Pair Tawny Owl
09/02/2023
Boultham Mere
2 Marsh Harrier, 10 Pochard, 7 Siskin, Cetti's Warbler
Cleethorpes
16 Snow Bunting
Doddington Park
32+ Lesser Redpoll
Donna Nook to Grainthorpe Haven
Peregrine Falcon (m), 60 Pink-footed Goose, Marsh Harrier (3 fem), Kingfisher, Barn Owl, c 400 Redshank, c25 Twite
Frampton Marsh
Buzzard, Curlew, Dunlin, Goldeneye, Brent Goose, Marsh Harrier, Kestrel, Pintail, Scaup, Shelduck, Teal, Wigeon
Haverholme Park
20 Fieldfare, 20+ Redwing
Marston
Lesser Redpoll
RAF Woodhall
American Wigeon
08/02/2023
Brumby Common
14 Reed Bunting, 5 Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, 5 Kestrel, 200 Linnet
Cleethorpes
3 Snow Bunting, 3 Snipe, 3 Skylark, 2 Stonechat
Deeping High Bank
Short-eared Owl
Deeping St James
Siberian Chiffchaff
Digby Fen
3 Kestrel
Frampton Marsh
4 Barnacle Goose, Peregrine Falcon, 5 Pink-footed Goose. 4 Marsh Harrier. Pintail, 130 Golden Plover 7 White-fronted Goose, Stonechat
RAF Woodhall
American Wigeon, Redshank, Ruff
The American Wigeon at a very cold RAF Woodhall Spa - Image © Andy Sims
Willow Tree Fen
Hen Harrier (rt)
07/02/2023
Doddington Park
31 Lesser Redpoll, Song Thrush
Gibraltar Point
Short-eared Owl
Halton Marshes
41 White-fronted Goose
RAF Woodhall
American Wigeon
Tongue End
Short-eared Owl
Willow Tree Fen
4 Common Crane
06/02/2023
Baston Fen
90 Tufted Duck, 12 Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, Kestrel, 30 Pochard, Stonechat, 90 Wigeon
Brumby Common
6 Reed Bunting, 4 Buzzard, 2 Little Egret, 11 Fieldfare 299 Linnet, 2 Sparrowhawk, 100 Starling
Doodington Park
12 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
Avocet, Peregrine Falcon, Barnacle Goose, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Snipe, Stonechat, 46 Whooper Swan
Gibraltar Point
Avocet, 350 Pink-footed Goose, Tawny Owl, 103 Shoveler, 42 Whooper Swan, 52 Pied Wagtail
05/02/2023
Brumby Common
6 Reed Bunting, 4 Buzzard, 2 Little Egret, 11 Fieldfare, 200 Linnet, 2 Sparrowhawk, 100 Starling
Covenham Peservoir
Great Northern Diver
Cress Marsh
Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Kestrel, 35 Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Stonechat, 94 Teal
Deeping High Bank
Great White Egret
Deeping Lakes
Long-eared Owl
Doddington Park
16 Goldfinch, 44 Black-headed Gull, 12 Lesser Redpoll
Far Ings
Bittern
Fiskerton Fen
Bittern
Frampton Marsh
60 Curlew, 4 Dunlin, 1500 Brent Geese, 3 Russian White-fronted Goose, 30 Black-tailed Godwit, 2000 Lapwing, 15 Pintail, 40 Redshank, 160 Shelduck, 1000 Teal, 1 Whooper Swan, 3000 Wigeon
Wainfleet Range
2 Buzzard, 218 Curlew, Great White Egret, 2000 Eider, 3500 Bar-tailed Godwit, 67 Great Crested Grebe, Hen Harrier (rt), Kestrel, 6 Marsh Harrier, 2 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Merlin, Sparrowhawk
RAF Woodhall Spa
American Wigeon
04/02/2023
Alkborough Flats
Hen Harrier (rt)
Doddington Park
5 Lesser Redpoll
Market Deeping
7 Russian White-fronted Goose
Fiskerton Fen
American Wigeon
Frampton Marsh
7 Eussian White-fronted Goose
Halton Marsh
41 Russian White-fronted Goose, Hen Harrier (rt), Short-eared Owl
Trent Port
Great White Egret, Oystercatcher, Mistle Thrush, 2 Treecreeper
Swanpool Cow-fields
30 Lesser Redpoll, Mistle Thrush
RAF Woodhall
American Wigeon
03/02/2023
Ashbyville Lake
8 Cormorant, 4 Collared Dove, Peregrine Falcon, 3 Little Grebe, 100 Common Gull, 5 Great Black-backed Gull, 40 Jackdaw, 70 Rook
Boultham Mere
3 Lapwing, 2 Grey Partridge, 2 Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Yellowhammer
Coovenham Reservoir
Great Northern Diver
Doddington Park
2 Lesser Redpoll
Frampton Marsh
3 Barnacle Goose
Gibraltar Point
15 Snow Bunting, Black Throated Diver, 10 Little Gull, Hen Harrier (male), 2 Water Pipit, Bearded Tit
Job's Lane
2 Oystercatcher, Smew (m)
Langtoft
Smew (male)
Tunmam Woods
3 Egyptian Goose (Scotland Farm), Lapwing, Nuthatch, Great Spotted Woodpecker
West Deeping
7 Russian White-fronted Goose
Westwoodside
9 Bewick's Swan
Willow Tree Fen
6 Common Crane, Hen Harrier (rt)
02/02/2023
Boultham Mere
2 Bullfinch, Marsh Harrier, 4 Pochard, 17 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler
Doddington Park
4 Lesser Redpoll
Lesser Redpoll, Doddington Park - several back now for about a week - Image © Chris Grimshaw
Fiskerton Fen
5 Goosander, Grey Heron, Kestrel, 8 Shoveler, 40 Wigeon
Grantham along the Witham
Little Egret, Kingfisher, Goldcrest, 8 Siskin, 12 Long-tailed Tit
Marston
200 Linnet, Lesser Redpoll
Nocton Fen
Marsh Harrier, 2 Kestrel, 50 Fieldfare, 5 Redwing + c60 Swans to far away for identity
Trent Port
2 Peregrine Falcon, 66 Fieldfare, 2 Jay,, 950 Lapwing, 3 Shelduck, 47 Wigeon, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker
01/02/2023
West Deeping
Russian White-fronted Goose
Eastville
6 Bewick's Swan, 5 Whooper
Freiston Shore
Hen Harrier (m)
Gibraltar Point
Hen Harrier (m)
Walesby
13 Bullfinch
