Sightings for November 2010
27th November, 2010
(Etherley Dene)
A group of approximately fifty Waxwings were seen flying over the college towards Bishop Auckland town centre. A further twelve were seen close to Gilesgate retail park later in the day.
21st November, 2010
(Teesside Park)
A single Waxwing between Comet and KFC.
19th November, 2010
(Spennymoor)
At least forty five Waxwings were in trees near the Ash Tree Public House.
14th November, 2010
(Hollingworth Lake CP, Manchester)
The reported Pied–billed Grebe was seen soon after arrival. The bird was resting on the far side of the pond, but did provide us with some excellent views once the bird began to fish.
7th November, 2010
(Escomb)
A single Whooper Swan was on Escomb Lake, spending most of it’s time with eleven Mute Swans (1 adult and 10 juveniles). Other birds on Escomb Lake included Mallard (6), Tufted Duck (11), Pochard (1), Wigeon (2) and Coot (6).
Two Moorhens, twenty five Black–headed Gulls and seven Common Gulls were on the small pond.
The hedgerows produced a good variety of birds including Chaffinch (3), Goldfinch (20+), Bullfinch (1), Great–spotted Woodpecker (2), Blue Tit (4+), Great Tit (2), Robin (2), Dunnock (4), Wren (1), Redwing (20+), Blackbird (6+), Mistle Thrush (4), Magpie (5+), Yellowhammer (30+), Tree Sparrow (2), House Sparrow (30+), Woodpigeon (4), Collared Dove (2), Carrion Crow (2) and Siskin (6) .
6th November, 2010
(The Batts, Bishops Park)
A rare visit to the park produced Grey Heron (3), Chaffinch (3), Redwing (10+), Fieldfare (1), Blackbird (10+), Blue Tit (6) and Long–tailed Tit (4). highlight was a Sparrowhawk, which successfully caught a Redwing.
5th November, 2010
(Spennymoor)
Approximately twenty Waxwings were seen flying over Tudhoe Moor Nursery (1030am).
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