Alrewas Birder
@alrewasbirder.bsky.social
Patch birder but will travel, moth trapper rugby union and coarse fishing
A dull and damp Whitemoor Haye this am. 3 of 3.
2 g heron, 1 Barnacle and 1 red-breasted goose. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
2 g heron, 1 Barnacle and 1 red-breasted goose. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A dull and damp Whitemoor Haye this am. 3 of 3.
2 g heron, 1 Barnacle and 1 red-breasted goose. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
2 g heron, 1 Barnacle and 1 red-breasted goose. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
A dull and damp Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 3
2 great white egret, 2 stonechat, 5 grrat crested grebe, 3 egyptian geese, 109 m swan, 26 gadwall, 5 l grebe, 1 moorhen. 2 Jay, 2 little egret, 1 great black-backed Gull, 1 peregrine @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
2 great white egret, 2 stonechat, 5 grrat crested grebe, 3 egyptian geese, 109 m swan, 26 gadwall, 5 l grebe, 1 moorhen. 2 Jay, 2 little egret, 1 great black-backed Gull, 1 peregrine @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A dull and damp Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 3
2 great white egret, 2 stonechat, 5 grrat crested grebe, 3 egyptian geese, 109 m swan, 26 gadwall, 5 l grebe, 1 moorhen. 2 Jay, 2 little egret, 1 great black-backed Gull, 1 peregrine @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
2 great white egret, 2 stonechat, 5 grrat crested grebe, 3 egyptian geese, 109 m swan, 26 gadwall, 5 l grebe, 1 moorhen. 2 Jay, 2 little egret, 1 great black-backed Gull, 1 peregrine @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
A dull and damp Whitemoor Haye this am. 1 only 2.
26 tufted duck, 2 bullfinch, 10 siskin, 78 wigeon, 8 goldeneye, 449 coot, c50 fieldfare, 85 mallard, 49 teal, 18 pochard, 28 cormorant, 10+ shoveler. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
26 tufted duck, 2 bullfinch, 10 siskin, 78 wigeon, 8 goldeneye, 449 coot, c50 fieldfare, 85 mallard, 49 teal, 18 pochard, 28 cormorant, 10+ shoveler. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A dull and damp Whitemoor Haye this am. 1 only 2.
26 tufted duck, 2 bullfinch, 10 siskin, 78 wigeon, 8 goldeneye, 449 coot, c50 fieldfare, 85 mallard, 49 teal, 18 pochard, 28 cormorant, 10+ shoveler. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
26 tufted duck, 2 bullfinch, 10 siskin, 78 wigeon, 8 goldeneye, 449 coot, c50 fieldfare, 85 mallard, 49 teal, 18 pochard, 28 cormorant, 10+ shoveler. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 2
17 gadwall, 13 goldeneye, 2 green sandpiper, 3 teal, 2 grest white egret, 52 wigeon, 19 gyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 whooper swan, 1,000 starlings, 2 ad y-l gull, 11 gbb Gull, 9 herring gull
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17 gadwall, 13 goldeneye, 2 green sandpiper, 3 teal, 2 grest white egret, 52 wigeon, 19 gyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 whooper swan, 1,000 starlings, 2 ad y-l gull, 11 gbb Gull, 9 herring gull
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November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 2
17 gadwall, 13 goldeneye, 2 green sandpiper, 3 teal, 2 grest white egret, 52 wigeon, 19 gyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 whooper swan, 1,000 starlings, 2 ad y-l gull, 11 gbb Gull, 9 herring gull
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17 gadwall, 13 goldeneye, 2 green sandpiper, 3 teal, 2 grest white egret, 52 wigeon, 19 gyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 whooper swan, 1,000 starlings, 2 ad y-l gull, 11 gbb Gull, 9 herring gull
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Whitemoor Haye this am then 20 mins at the gull roost before an appointment. 1 of 2
19 cormorant, 121 mallard, c400 lapwing, 5 grey heron, c50 fieldfare, 54 tufted duck, 6 great crested grebe, 1 cettis warbler, 447 coot, 13 pochard. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
19 cormorant, 121 mallard, c400 lapwing, 5 grey heron, c50 fieldfare, 54 tufted duck, 6 great crested grebe, 1 cettis warbler, 447 coot, 13 pochard. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am then 20 mins at the gull roost before an appointment. 1 of 2
19 cormorant, 121 mallard, c400 lapwing, 5 grey heron, c50 fieldfare, 54 tufted duck, 6 great crested grebe, 1 cettis warbler, 447 coot, 13 pochard. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
19 cormorant, 121 mallard, c400 lapwing, 5 grey heron, c50 fieldfare, 54 tufted duck, 6 great crested grebe, 1 cettis warbler, 447 coot, 13 pochard. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye from rough track along with c1000 mixed geese sp inc 1 Barnacle.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Whooper Swan still at Whitemoor Haye from rough track along with c1000 mixed geese sp inc 1 Barnacle.
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Whitemoor Haye this am and late pm. 3 of 2.
1 herring gull, 1 little egret, 1 goosander, 1 merlin at dusk.
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1 herring gull, 1 little egret, 1 goosander, 1 merlin at dusk.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am and late pm. 3 of 2.
1 herring gull, 1 little egret, 1 goosander, 1 merlin at dusk.
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1 herring gull, 1 little egret, 1 goosander, 1 merlin at dusk.
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Whitemoor Haye this am and late pm.
5 great crested grebe, 2 stonechat, 42 gadwall, 19 cormorant, 47 egyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 red- breasted goose, 68 mute swan, 1 whooper swan, 64 wigeon, 1 great black-backed Gull. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
5 great crested grebe, 2 stonechat, 42 gadwall, 19 cormorant, 47 egyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 red- breasted goose, 68 mute swan, 1 whooper swan, 64 wigeon, 1 great black-backed Gull. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am and late pm.
5 great crested grebe, 2 stonechat, 42 gadwall, 19 cormorant, 47 egyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 red- breasted goose, 68 mute swan, 1 whooper swan, 64 wigeon, 1 great black-backed Gull. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
5 great crested grebe, 2 stonechat, 42 gadwall, 19 cormorant, 47 egyptian geese, 1 Barnacle goose, 1 red- breasted goose, 68 mute swan, 1 whooper swan, 64 wigeon, 1 great black-backed Gull. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Whitemoor Haye this am and late pm. 1 of 3.
4 siskin, 2 redpoll, 31 linnet, c400 lapwing, 85 mallard, 3 great white egret, 4 grey heron, 64 shoveler. 32 teal, 69 tufted duck, 14 pochard, 10 goldeneye, 454 coot, 12 little grebe, @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
4 siskin, 2 redpoll, 31 linnet, c400 lapwing, 85 mallard, 3 great white egret, 4 grey heron, 64 shoveler. 32 teal, 69 tufted duck, 14 pochard, 10 goldeneye, 454 coot, 12 little grebe, @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am and late pm. 1 of 3.
4 siskin, 2 redpoll, 31 linnet, c400 lapwing, 85 mallard, 3 great white egret, 4 grey heron, 64 shoveler. 32 teal, 69 tufted duck, 14 pochard, 10 goldeneye, 454 coot, 12 little grebe, @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
4 siskin, 2 redpoll, 31 linnet, c400 lapwing, 85 mallard, 3 great white egret, 4 grey heron, 64 shoveler. 32 teal, 69 tufted duck, 14 pochard, 10 goldeneye, 454 coot, 12 little grebe, @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Merlin at Whitemoor Haye @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Merlin at Whitemoor Haye @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
1 ad whooper swan still at Whitemoor Haye from rough track. Also Barnacle Goose and Red-breasted Goose (escapee)
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November 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
1 ad whooper swan still at Whitemoor Haye from rough track. Also Barnacle Goose and Red-breasted Goose (escapee)
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@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Whitemoor Haye this afternoon.
2 of 2.
57 tufted duck, 5 great crested grebe, 39 mallard, 7 goldeneye, 2 Jay, c120 fieldfare, 4 herring gull, 2 yellow-legged gull, 3 great black-backed Gull, 1 siskin over, 1 goosander over @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
2 of 2.
57 tufted duck, 5 great crested grebe, 39 mallard, 7 goldeneye, 2 Jay, c120 fieldfare, 4 herring gull, 2 yellow-legged gull, 3 great black-backed Gull, 1 siskin over, 1 goosander over @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Whitemoor Haye this afternoon.
2 of 2.
57 tufted duck, 5 great crested grebe, 39 mallard, 7 goldeneye, 2 Jay, c120 fieldfare, 4 herring gull, 2 yellow-legged gull, 3 great black-backed Gull, 1 siskin over, 1 goosander over @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
2 of 2.
57 tufted duck, 5 great crested grebe, 39 mallard, 7 goldeneye, 2 Jay, c120 fieldfare, 4 herring gull, 2 yellow-legged gull, 3 great black-backed Gull, 1 siskin over, 1 goosander over @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Whitemoor Haye this afternoon. 1 of 2.
1 bullfinch, 21 shoveler, 6 teal, c300 lapwing, 1 fem merlin, 80 egyptian geese, 68 mute swan, 2 whooper swan, 59 wigeon, 324 coot, 8 gadwall, 13 pochard, 5 little grebe, 3 great white egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
1 bullfinch, 21 shoveler, 6 teal, c300 lapwing, 1 fem merlin, 80 egyptian geese, 68 mute swan, 2 whooper swan, 59 wigeon, 324 coot, 8 gadwall, 13 pochard, 5 little grebe, 3 great white egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Whitemoor Haye this afternoon. 1 of 2.
1 bullfinch, 21 shoveler, 6 teal, c300 lapwing, 1 fem merlin, 80 egyptian geese, 68 mute swan, 2 whooper swan, 59 wigeon, 324 coot, 8 gadwall, 13 pochard, 5 little grebe, 3 great white egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
1 bullfinch, 21 shoveler, 6 teal, c300 lapwing, 1 fem merlin, 80 egyptian geese, 68 mute swan, 2 whooper swan, 59 wigeon, 324 coot, 8 gadwall, 13 pochard, 5 little grebe, 3 great white egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
2nd whooper swan sthru Whitemoor Haye, seemed to come down in back puts towards river @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
2nd whooper swan sthru Whitemoor Haye, seemed to come down in back puts towards river @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
1 Whooper Swan, Whitemoor Haye @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social and earlier Merlin (by concrete pipe)!!!
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
1 Whooper Swan, Whitemoor Haye @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social and earlier Merlin (by concrete pipe)!!!
Merlin, Whitemoor Haye at 13.40 @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Merlin, Whitemoor Haye at 13.40 @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Im currently out of action with birding at the moment due to spinal surgery which was carried out on 5th November. Making a good recovery and hope to be back driving and birding at Whitemoor Haye very soon.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Im currently out of action with birding at the moment due to spinal surgery which was carried out on 5th November. Making a good recovery and hope to be back driving and birding at Whitemoor Haye very soon.
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Ian Whitehouse's Glossy Ibis at Whitemoor Haye this am makes my complete total there at 190 species of which I've seen 170 Im sure there are other birds been seen that I don't know of.
If you've seen a rare bird here, let me know.
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If you've seen a rare bird here, let me know.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Ian Whitehouse's Glossy Ibis at Whitemoor Haye this am makes my complete total there at 190 species of which I've seen 170 Im sure there are other birds been seen that I don't know of.
If you've seen a rare bird here, let me know.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
If you've seen a rare bird here, let me know.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
National Memorial Arboretum.
1 mistle thrush, 2 kingfisher, 1 green woodpecker, siskin & redpoll over, 1 goosander, 1 redshank, 1 cettis warbler
Alrewas GP.
C5 chiffchaff, 16 great black-backed Gull, 2 herring gull, siskin over, no ducks!!!
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1 mistle thrush, 2 kingfisher, 1 green woodpecker, siskin & redpoll over, 1 goosander, 1 redshank, 1 cettis warbler
Alrewas GP.
C5 chiffchaff, 16 great black-backed Gull, 2 herring gull, siskin over, no ducks!!!
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November 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
National Memorial Arboretum.
1 mistle thrush, 2 kingfisher, 1 green woodpecker, siskin & redpoll over, 1 goosander, 1 redshank, 1 cettis warbler
Alrewas GP.
C5 chiffchaff, 16 great black-backed Gull, 2 herring gull, siskin over, no ducks!!!
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1 mistle thrush, 2 kingfisher, 1 green woodpecker, siskin & redpoll over, 1 goosander, 1 redshank, 1 cettis warbler
Alrewas GP.
C5 chiffchaff, 16 great black-backed Gull, 2 herring gull, siskin over, no ducks!!!
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Whitemoor Haye 3 of 3.
3 herring gull, 1 common gull, red-breasted goose (feral)
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3 herring gull, 1 common gull, red-breasted goose (feral)
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November 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Whitemoor Haye 3 of 3.
3 herring gull, 1 common gull, red-breasted goose (feral)
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3 herring gull, 1 common gull, red-breasted goose (feral)
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WhitemoorHaye 2 of 3, 1 cettis warbler, at least 4 grey heron, 4 little grebe, 3 goldcrest, 14 pochard, 23 mute swan, 8 teal, 25 gadwall, 1 grey wagtail, 59 stock dove, 203 wigeon, 103 egyptian geese, 1 great black-backed Gull. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
WhitemoorHaye 2 of 3, 1 cettis warbler, at least 4 grey heron, 4 little grebe, 3 goldcrest, 14 pochard, 23 mute swan, 8 teal, 25 gadwall, 1 grey wagtail, 59 stock dove, 203 wigeon, 103 egyptian geese, 1 great black-backed Gull. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Whitemoor Haye. 1 of 3
C150 cormorant, several siskin/redpoll (difficult to count as mobile), 7 great white egret, 22 little egret, 481 coot, 12 shoveler, 28 tufted duck, 1 stonechat, 1 sparrowhawk, 1 great spotted Woodpecker, 72 mallard @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
C150 cormorant, several siskin/redpoll (difficult to count as mobile), 7 great white egret, 22 little egret, 481 coot, 12 shoveler, 28 tufted duck, 1 stonechat, 1 sparrowhawk, 1 great spotted Woodpecker, 72 mallard @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Whitemoor Haye. 1 of 3
C150 cormorant, several siskin/redpoll (difficult to count as mobile), 7 great white egret, 22 little egret, 481 coot, 12 shoveler, 28 tufted duck, 1 stonechat, 1 sparrowhawk, 1 great spotted Woodpecker, 72 mallard @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
C150 cormorant, several siskin/redpoll (difficult to count as mobile), 7 great white egret, 22 little egret, 481 coot, 12 shoveler, 28 tufted duck, 1 stonechat, 1 sparrowhawk, 1 great spotted Woodpecker, 72 mallard @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Reposted by Alrewas Birder
Additionally, if you have any recollections of conversations or times with Eric that you would like to share as part of a tribute to him, that would be very much appreciated by his family and friends.
Please pass this information on to any others that you know might be interested in attending.
Please pass this information on to any others that you know might be interested in attending.
October 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Additionally, if you have any recollections of conversations or times with Eric that you would like to share as part of a tribute to him, that would be very much appreciated by his family and friends.
Please pass this information on to any others that you know might be interested in attending.
Please pass this information on to any others that you know might be interested in attending.
Reposted by Alrewas Birder
Please contact Roger Broadbent at Roger.broadbent@westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk to confirm whether you will be attending the funeral service and/or the function at the Crown.
October 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Please contact Roger Broadbent at Roger.broadbent@westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk to confirm whether you will be attending the funeral service and/or the function at the Crown.
Reposted by Alrewas Birder
Eric Samuel Clare's funeral will be held on Monday November 10th 2025 at 2.30pm at Lichfield Crematorium, Fradley Lane, Fradley Lichfield WS13 8GA. The family of Eric wish to invite friends, neighbours and WMBC members afterwards to The Crown, 7 Post Office Lane, Alrewas, Staffs DE13 7BS.
October 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Eric Samuel Clare's funeral will be held on Monday November 10th 2025 at 2.30pm at Lichfield Crematorium, Fradley Lane, Fradley Lichfield WS13 8GA. The family of Eric wish to invite friends, neighbours and WMBC members afterwards to The Crown, 7 Post Office Lane, Alrewas, Staffs DE13 7BS.