Birds of Tollerton
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A bird by bird listing of the feathered friends of Tollerton, Notts.
Area included: Tollerton village and surrounding fields. Tollerton Airport bordered by the Grantham Canal around to Thurlbeck Dyke to the north/north east.
Target = 80 species.
Area included: Tollerton village and surrounding fields. Tollerton Airport bordered by the Grantham Canal around to Thurlbeck Dyke to the north/north east.
Target = 80 species.
47. Glossy Ibis, 25/9/25.
Not a bird that I had anticipated in the Tollerton area, with two reported on the canal just east of Tollerton Lane. Managed to relocate one of them still on the canal, they have now settled at Holme Pierrepont.
Not a bird that I had anticipated in the Tollerton area, with two reported on the canal just east of Tollerton Lane. Managed to relocate one of them still on the canal, they have now settled at Holme Pierrepont.
September 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
47. Glossy Ibis, 25/9/25.
Not a bird that I had anticipated in the Tollerton area, with two reported on the canal just east of Tollerton Lane. Managed to relocate one of them still on the canal, they have now settled at Holme Pierrepont.
Not a bird that I had anticipated in the Tollerton area, with two reported on the canal just east of Tollerton Lane. Managed to relocate one of them still on the canal, they have now settled at Holme Pierrepont.
46. Lesser Black-backed Gull, 14/6/25.
Regular around the village and surrounding fields, around 12 today attracted by the silage harvesting.
Regular around the village and surrounding fields, around 12 today attracted by the silage harvesting.
June 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
46. Lesser Black-backed Gull, 14/6/25.
Regular around the village and surrounding fields, around 12 today attracted by the silage harvesting.
Regular around the village and surrounding fields, around 12 today attracted by the silage harvesting.
45. Red Kite, 14/6/25.
Occasional visitor to the village, especially when the fields are ploughed or harvested. Two today whilst silage was being cut in the fields alongside the village.
Occasional visitor to the village, especially when the fields are ploughed or harvested. Two today whilst silage was being cut in the fields alongside the village.
June 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
45. Red Kite, 14/6/25.
Occasional visitor to the village, especially when the fields are ploughed or harvested. Two today whilst silage was being cut in the fields alongside the village.
Occasional visitor to the village, especially when the fields are ploughed or harvested. Two today whilst silage was being cut in the fields alongside the village.
44. Short-eared Owl, 6/6/24.
"On this day" - one year ago this beauty greeted me on an evening walk around the fields by the airfield. Seen again a few days later but not since.
"On this day" - one year ago this beauty greeted me on an evening walk around the fields by the airfield. Seen again a few days later but not since.
June 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
44. Short-eared Owl, 6/6/24.
"On this day" - one year ago this beauty greeted me on an evening walk around the fields by the airfield. Seen again a few days later but not since.
"On this day" - one year ago this beauty greeted me on an evening walk around the fields by the airfield. Seen again a few days later but not since.
Broad-bodied Chaser and Four-spotted Chaser, 21/5/25.
Both these chasers were fighting it out for territory around the garden pond today.
Both these chasers were fighting it out for territory around the garden pond today.
May 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Broad-bodied Chaser and Four-spotted Chaser, 21/5/25.
Both these chasers were fighting it out for territory around the garden pond today.
Both these chasers were fighting it out for territory around the garden pond today.
43. Yellow Wagtail, 5/5/25.
Super male in the crop fields and sole tree in fields to the north of the area today. Summary migrant and first one of the year for me in the area.
Super male in the crop fields and sole tree in fields to the north of the area today. Summary migrant and first one of the year for me in the area.
May 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
43. Yellow Wagtail, 5/5/25.
Super male in the crop fields and sole tree in fields to the north of the area today. Summary migrant and first one of the year for me in the area.
Super male in the crop fields and sole tree in fields to the north of the area today. Summary migrant and first one of the year for me in the area.
42, Hobby. 5/5/25.
A few birds have now arrived in the wider area with birds at Holme Pierrepont so pleased to see this one today flying over the fields by the airfield.
A few birds have now arrived in the wider area with birds at Holme Pierrepont so pleased to see this one today flying over the fields by the airfield.
May 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
42, Hobby. 5/5/25.
A few birds have now arrived in the wider area with birds at Holme Pierrepont so pleased to see this one today flying over the fields by the airfield.
A few birds have now arrived in the wider area with birds at Holme Pierrepont so pleased to see this one today flying over the fields by the airfield.
41. Willow Warbler, 5/5/25.
Another summer migrant, and the only one I've seen in the area as the habitat isn't really favourable. In trees alongside the canal.
Another summer migrant, and the only one I've seen in the area as the habitat isn't really favourable. In trees alongside the canal.
May 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
41. Willow Warbler, 5/5/25.
Another summer migrant, and the only one I've seen in the area as the habitat isn't really favourable. In trees alongside the canal.
Another summer migrant, and the only one I've seen in the area as the habitat isn't really favourable. In trees alongside the canal.
40. Reed Warbler, 5/5/25.
A summer migrant with a few now in reeds along the canal. Always tricky to get a clean shot...
A summer migrant with a few now in reeds along the canal. Always tricky to get a clean shot...
May 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
40. Reed Warbler, 5/5/25.
A summer migrant with a few now in reeds along the canal. Always tricky to get a clean shot...
A summer migrant with a few now in reeds along the canal. Always tricky to get a clean shot...
39. Lesser Whitethroat, 27/4/25.
Not so common migrant, first few now arriving back. One seen today in scrub adjacent to the airfield, wouldn't play for a photo. Pictured bird is from a year or two back by Spire hospital.
Not so common migrant, first few now arriving back. One seen today in scrub adjacent to the airfield, wouldn't play for a photo. Pictured bird is from a year or two back by Spire hospital.
April 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
39. Lesser Whitethroat, 27/4/25.
Not so common migrant, first few now arriving back. One seen today in scrub adjacent to the airfield, wouldn't play for a photo. Pictured bird is from a year or two back by Spire hospital.
Not so common migrant, first few now arriving back. One seen today in scrub adjacent to the airfield, wouldn't play for a photo. Pictured bird is from a year or two back by Spire hospital.
Brown Hare, 27/4/25.
Fairly abundant around the airfield and crop fields around the village.
Fairly abundant around the airfield and crop fields around the village.
April 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Brown Hare, 27/4/25.
Fairly abundant around the airfield and crop fields around the village.
Fairly abundant around the airfield and crop fields around the village.
38. Sedge Warbler.
Summer migrant, a few now returning to scrub around the canal.
Summer migrant, a few now returning to scrub around the canal.
April 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
38. Sedge Warbler.
Summer migrant, a few now returning to scrub around the canal.
Summer migrant, a few now returning to scrub around the canal.
37. Greylag Goose, 25/4/25.
Small group regularly feeding in crop fields around the airfield.
Small group regularly feeding in crop fields around the airfield.
April 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
37. Greylag Goose, 25/4/25.
Small group regularly feeding in crop fields around the airfield.
Small group regularly feeding in crop fields around the airfield.
36. Common Whitethroat, 18/4/25.
Summer migrant. A number have now taken back up territory in the scrub alongside the airport.
Summer migrant. A number have now taken back up territory in the scrub alongside the airport.
April 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
36. Common Whitethroat, 18/4/25.
Summer migrant. A number have now taken back up territory in the scrub alongside the airport.
Summer migrant. A number have now taken back up territory in the scrub alongside the airport.
35. Yellowhammer, 18/4/25
Resident but declining, in fields around the village.
Resident but declining, in fields around the village.
April 19, 2025 at 5:13 AM
35. Yellowhammer, 18/4/25
Resident but declining, in fields around the village.
Resident but declining, in fields around the village.
34. Chiffchaff, 20/3/25.
Early Spring migrant with a small number over-wintering. A few have now arrived in Tollerton, this one singing in the garden this morning. #ukbirding
Early Spring migrant with a small number over-wintering. A few have now arrived in Tollerton, this one singing in the garden this morning. #ukbirding
March 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
34. Chiffchaff, 20/3/25.
Early Spring migrant with a small number over-wintering. A few have now arrived in Tollerton, this one singing in the garden this morning. #ukbirding
Early Spring migrant with a small number over-wintering. A few have now arrived in Tollerton, this one singing in the garden this morning. #ukbirding
33. Mallard, 15/3/25.
Common on the canal, also occasionally flying over the village. #ukbirding
Common on the canal, also occasionally flying over the village. #ukbirding
March 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
33. Mallard, 15/3/25.
Common on the canal, also occasionally flying over the village. #ukbirding
Common on the canal, also occasionally flying over the village. #ukbirding
32. Tree creeper, 12/3/25.
A pair seen this morning in probably the only publicly accessible copse in the recording area, a Tollerton first for me.
A pair seen this morning in probably the only publicly accessible copse in the recording area, a Tollerton first for me.
March 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
32. Tree creeper, 12/3/25.
A pair seen this morning in probably the only publicly accessible copse in the recording area, a Tollerton first for me.
A pair seen this morning in probably the only publicly accessible copse in the recording area, a Tollerton first for me.
31. Dunnock, 6/3/25.
Common garden resident, also known as Hedge Sparrow. Constantly singing at this time of year and a pair nesting in garden hedge.
Common garden resident, also known as Hedge Sparrow. Constantly singing at this time of year and a pair nesting in garden hedge.
March 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
31. Dunnock, 6/3/25.
Common garden resident, also known as Hedge Sparrow. Constantly singing at this time of year and a pair nesting in garden hedge.
Common garden resident, also known as Hedge Sparrow. Constantly singing at this time of year and a pair nesting in garden hedge.
30. Robin, 6/3/25.
All year round common resident, at least one pair nesting in the garden.
All year round common resident, at least one pair nesting in the garden.
March 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
30. Robin, 6/3/25.
All year round common resident, at least one pair nesting in the garden.
All year round common resident, at least one pair nesting in the garden.
29. Stonechat, 24/2/25.
A bit of pushing the boundaries with this one - seen in field north of the canal but viewable from the canal. One of four pictured, presumably over-wintering birds taking advantage of the seed crop.
A bit of pushing the boundaries with this one - seen in field north of the canal but viewable from the canal. One of four pictured, presumably over-wintering birds taking advantage of the seed crop.
February 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
29. Stonechat, 24/2/25.
A bit of pushing the boundaries with this one - seen in field north of the canal but viewable from the canal. One of four pictured, presumably over-wintering birds taking advantage of the seed crop.
A bit of pushing the boundaries with this one - seen in field north of the canal but viewable from the canal. One of four pictured, presumably over-wintering birds taking advantage of the seed crop.
28. Egyptian Goose, 8/2/25.
One of a group of three feeding in stubble fields north of the airfield this afternoon, first I've seen in the Tollerton boundary.
One of a group of three feeding in stubble fields north of the airfield this afternoon, first I've seen in the Tollerton boundary.
February 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
28. Egyptian Goose, 8/2/25.
One of a group of three feeding in stubble fields north of the airfield this afternoon, first I've seen in the Tollerton boundary.
One of a group of three feeding in stubble fields north of the airfield this afternoon, first I've seen in the Tollerton boundary.
27. Common Buzzard, 4/2/25.
Regularly seen across the village and surrounding fields with some also breeding in the area.
Regularly seen across the village and surrounding fields with some also breeding in the area.
February 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
27. Common Buzzard, 4/2/25.
Regularly seen across the village and surrounding fields with some also breeding in the area.
Regularly seen across the village and surrounding fields with some also breeding in the area.
26. Kestrel, 20/1/25.
Resident pair often seen around Tollerton Lane and airfield.
Resident pair often seen around Tollerton Lane and airfield.
January 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
26. Kestrel, 20/1/25.
Resident pair often seen around Tollerton Lane and airfield.
Resident pair often seen around Tollerton Lane and airfield.
25. Kingfisher, 20/1/25.
Seen a couple of times now along Tollerton section of the Grantham Canal.
Seen a couple of times now along Tollerton section of the Grantham Canal.
January 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
25. Kingfisher, 20/1/25.
Seen a couple of times now along Tollerton section of the Grantham Canal.
Seen a couple of times now along Tollerton section of the Grantham Canal.