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18.30. Stanborough GPs this evening- 10+ Yellow Wags, 2+ White Wags, 15+ LRPs. No sign of Pintail though
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April 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
18.30. Stanborough GPs this evening- 10+ Yellow Wags, 2+ White Wags, 15+ LRPs. No sign of Pintail though
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14.27. Spoonbill and 2LRP still present at Wilstone Res.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
14.27. Spoonbill and 2LRP still present at Wilstone Res.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Mon 7 Apr Ashwell to Eyeworth Road (Northfield Road) [TL261417], 3+ Yellow Wagtail, on second dung heap along road
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April 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Mon 7 Apr Ashwell to Eyeworth Road (Northfield Road) [TL261417], 3+ Yellow Wagtail, on second dung heap along road
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7 little gull at Wilstone Res. 09.21
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April 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
7 little gull at Wilstone Res. 09.21
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Mon 7 Apr Tring Reservoirs - Wilstone Res:
SPOONBILL, still early morning + Shelduck, 1 Common Tern
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SPOONBILL, still early morning + Shelduck, 1 Common Tern
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April 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Mon 7 Apr Tring Reservoirs - Wilstone Res:
SPOONBILL, still early morning + Shelduck, 1 Common Tern
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SPOONBILL, still early morning + Shelduck, 1 Common Tern
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April 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
10.25. 3 LRP c8 sand Martin and 1 swallow at Coursers GPs
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April 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
10.25. 3 LRP c8 sand Martin and 1 swallow at Coursers GPs
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07.50. 10 LRPs at Stanborough GPs. 4 Pintail still
Now 2 Wheatears at Stanborough GPs - M & F - in same place as yesterday in arable field behind middle pool
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Now 2 Wheatears at Stanborough GPs - M & F - in same place as yesterday in arable field behind middle pool
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April 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
07.50. 10 LRPs at Stanborough GPs. 4 Pintail still
Now 2 Wheatears at Stanborough GPs - M & F - in same place as yesterday in arable field behind middle pool
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Now 2 Wheatears at Stanborough GPs - M & F - in same place as yesterday in arable field behind middle pool
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16.55. Common sandpiper Stansted Innings
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April 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
16.55. Common sandpiper Stansted Innings
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16.09. Yellow Wagtail Ashwell-Eyeworth dung heaps
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April 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
16.09. Yellow Wagtail Ashwell-Eyeworth dung heaps
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12.04. Amwell:
Red-necked Grebe on Sheepcote, views from both gap in hedge before gate and from woodland path.
1 Common Tern and pair of Red-crested Pochard on Gt.Hardmead
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Red-necked Grebe on Sheepcote, views from both gap in hedge before gate and from woodland path.
1 Common Tern and pair of Red-crested Pochard on Gt.Hardmead
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April 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
12.04. Amwell:
Red-necked Grebe on Sheepcote, views from both gap in hedge before gate and from woodland path.
1 Common Tern and pair of Red-crested Pochard on Gt.Hardmead
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Red-necked Grebe on Sheepcote, views from both gap in hedge before gate and from woodland path.
1 Common Tern and pair of Red-crested Pochard on Gt.Hardmead
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11.55. Stockers Farm:
4 Sand Martin earlier this morning with Swallows, also 1 Lapwing and 1 Egyptian.
Stockers Lake:
Goldeneye from the causeway.
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4 Sand Martin earlier this morning with Swallows, also 1 Lapwing and 1 Egyptian.
Stockers Lake:
Goldeneye from the causeway.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
11.55. Stockers Farm:
4 Sand Martin earlier this morning with Swallows, also 1 Lapwing and 1 Egyptian.
Stockers Lake:
Goldeneye from the causeway.
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4 Sand Martin earlier this morning with Swallows, also 1 Lapwing and 1 Egyptian.
Stockers Lake:
Goldeneye from the causeway.
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11.18.. Marsh Harrier Wallington road from Bygrave footpath sign
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April 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
11.18.. Marsh Harrier Wallington road from Bygrave footpath sign
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07.40. Stanborough GPs - 1 Wheatear, 4 LRPs, 1 Yellow Wag, 2+ Swallows, 1 Shelduck, 4 Pintail & c50 Fieldfare
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April 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
07.40. Stanborough GPs - 1 Wheatear, 4 LRPs, 1 Yellow Wag, 2+ Swallows, 1 Shelduck, 4 Pintail & c50 Fieldfare
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Fri 4 Apr Amwell GP - Sheepcote Farm Lake:
1 RED-NECKED GREBE
Great Hardmead Lake:
2 Little Ringed Plover
1 Smew
1 Oystercatcher
1 Goldeneye
6+ Cetti's Warbler
5+ Common Snipe
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1 RED-NECKED GREBE
Great Hardmead Lake:
2 Little Ringed Plover
1 Smew
1 Oystercatcher
1 Goldeneye
6+ Cetti's Warbler
5+ Common Snipe
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April 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Fri 4 Apr Amwell GP - Sheepcote Farm Lake:
1 RED-NECKED GREBE
Great Hardmead Lake:
2 Little Ringed Plover
1 Smew
1 Oystercatcher
1 Goldeneye
6+ Cetti's Warbler
5+ Common Snipe
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1 RED-NECKED GREBE
Great Hardmead Lake:
2 Little Ringed Plover
1 Smew
1 Oystercatcher
1 Goldeneye
6+ Cetti's Warbler
5+ Common Snipe
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April 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Vanstones Park nr Codicote:
1 Firecrest, 11.30-11.45 in conifers west of landscaping shop
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1 Firecrest, 11.30-11.45 in conifers west of landscaping shop
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April 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Vanstones Park nr Codicote:
1 Firecrest, 11.30-11.45 in conifers west of landscaping shop
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1 Firecrest, 11.30-11.45 in conifers west of landscaping shop
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06.55. Redshank at Stanborough GPs this morning #hertsbirds
April 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
06.55. Redshank at Stanborough GPs this morning #hertsbirds
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Coopers Green GPS this afternoon.
5 Little Ringed Plover
1 Rock Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
2 White Wagtail
4 Pintail
2 x 2nd Winter Yellow Legged Gull
2 Egyptian Geese
1 Mandarin
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Coopers Green GPS this afternoon.
5 Little Ringed Plover
1 Rock Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
2 White Wagtail
4 Pintail
2 x 2nd Winter Yellow Legged Gull
2 Egyptian Geese
1 Mandarin
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April 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Coopers Green GPS this afternoon.
5 Little Ringed Plover
1 Rock Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
2 White Wagtail
4 Pintail
2 x 2nd Winter Yellow Legged Gull
2 Egyptian Geese
1 Mandarin
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Coopers Green GPS this afternoon.
5 Little Ringed Plover
1 Rock Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
2 White Wagtail
4 Pintail
2 x 2nd Winter Yellow Legged Gull
2 Egyptian Geese
1 Mandarin
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11.55. 2 Little Gull.
Hilfield Park Reservoir
(Secure site) view only from public v/p Hogg Lane.
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Hilfield Park Reservoir
(Secure site) view only from public v/p Hogg Lane.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
11.55. 2 Little Gull.
Hilfield Park Reservoir
(Secure site) view only from public v/p Hogg Lane.
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Hilfield Park Reservoir
(Secure site) view only from public v/p Hogg Lane.
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Reposted by Herts Bird News
March updates made to www.stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for: Mute Swan, Mandarin, Shoveler, Teal, Tufted Duck, Little Grebe, Little Egret, Water Rail, Yellow legged Gull, Barn Owl, Kingfisher, Peregrine, Raven, ChIffchaff, Blackcap, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting
The History of the Birds of Stevenage
- authored by Alan Ford -
www.stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
March updates made to www.stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for: Mute Swan, Mandarin, Shoveler, Teal, Tufted Duck, Little Grebe, Little Egret, Water Rail, Yellow legged Gull, Barn Owl, Kingfisher, Peregrine, Raven, ChIffchaff, Blackcap, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting
13.57. Amwell. Sheepcote lake:
Red Neck Grebe far end of lake still now in summer plumage but tricky viewing through metal fence
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Red Neck Grebe far end of lake still now in summer plumage but tricky viewing through metal fence
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April 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
13.57. Amwell. Sheepcote lake:
Red Neck Grebe far end of lake still now in summer plumage but tricky viewing through metal fence
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Red Neck Grebe far end of lake still now in summer plumage but tricky viewing through metal fence
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