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21 - SEPTEMBER 2009 BIRD SIGHTINGS (ANGUS)
Angus Bird Sightings for SEPTEMBER 2009
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1 Sept 2009 Crudies Farm, Arbroath grid 616 415 3 Canada geese in small flooded area on the field just south of East Muirlands rd
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Watch out for White Wagtails
Lots of White Wags about at the moment. Saw at least 10 on Sunday at Hatton/East Haven, and there's one near my house in Glenisla as I write.
Visible migrants >SW at Hatton on Sunday 31 Aug - 3,100 Mipits, 1 Osprey, 53 alba wagtails, 29 Grey Wags. Also 4 Little Gulls came over from inland - a bit odd.
Cheers
Clive
Visible migrants >SW at Hatton on Sunday 31 Aug - 3,100 Mipits, 1 Osprey, 53 alba wagtails, 29 Grey Wags. Also 4 Little Gulls came over from inland - a bit odd.
Cheers
Clive
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Angus Autumn Migrants Seen Today
September 2nd. BLACKCAPS 2 Females IN Craig Mill Den - WHINCHAT 1 in Cliffburn Gulley Arbroath
WHITETHROAT JUV. 1 in Auchmithie track going down to Beach plus WILLOW WARBLERS.
September 2nd. SPOTTED REDSHANK 1 Seen by ADBC Club member Anne Tee at B/Ferry Beach opposite Barnhill Rock Garden
WHITETHROAT JUV. 1 in Auchmithie track going down to Beach plus WILLOW WARBLERS.
September 2nd. SPOTTED REDSHANK 1 Seen by ADBC Club member Anne Tee at B/Ferry Beach opposite Barnhill Rock Garden
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3 SEPT - Lunan Bay. Little Gull, Arctic Skua
Little Gull (1) & Arctic Skua (1 - Dark Morph), seen from the hide this morning.
Also Sandwich Tern (83), Ringed Plover (29), Great Black Backed Gull (49), Common Scoter (105), Gannet (30+), plus lots of other gulls, terns, etc.
Also Sandwich Tern (83), Ringed Plover (29), Great Black Backed Gull (49), Common Scoter (105), Gannet (30+), plus lots of other gulls, terns, etc.
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4th Sept, Marsh Harrier, Loch of Kinnordy
Various sightings of marsh harrier over the last week or so, I've certainly seen a female around and have had reports of a 2nd female, a male and a juv at different times.
The reserve paths are badly flooded at the moment, and may remain so in parts for a while, so pick your footwear carefully. Much more rain and the boardwalk towards swamp hide will be under water.
The reserve will also be closed for 2 Saturday mornings this month: 12th and 26th.
The reserve paths are badly flooded at the moment, and may remain so in parts for a while, so pick your footwear carefully. Much more rain and the boardwalk towards swamp hide will be under water.
The reserve will also be closed for 2 Saturday mornings this month: 12th and 26th.
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September 4th Surf Scoter (male)
September 4th: 16.15. Surf Scoter (Adult male) in Carnoustie Bay: Best viewed from Barry Buddon sentry box on sea wall defence line at Carnoustie end.
Also seen on Barry Buddon today: Spotted Flycatcher (1), Whinchat (2), Wheatear (6) and Whitethroat (1).
Also seen on Barry Buddon today: Spotted Flycatcher (1), Whinchat (2), Wheatear (6) and Whitethroat (1).
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Sanderling or Little Stint?
Approx 20 Turnstone on BF beach, adjacent to Barnhill rock gardens (at the bottom of the semi-circular steps leading down to the beach) plus 9 Sanderling or Little Stint - I can't tell them apart (I have photos if anyone else wants a go).
There were also a couple of Redshank. Some of the Turnstone showing breeding plumage, very colourful. Easy to get close-up for a photo if you go when it's raining and walk slowly.
There were also a couple of Redshank. Some of the Turnstone showing breeding plumage, very colourful. Easy to get close-up for a photo if you go when it's raining and walk slowly.
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Early Morning. Doing an early paper round, 0600, in the rural areas of Arbroath on the local farms you come to realise how wonderful nature is. Hares,foxes, deer,field mice and bats all buzzing around until you pass in the van. At RM Condor this morning grid 6616439 on the fencing wire I found over 100 Swallows roosting, went back later but they had moved on. In Colliston grid 606442 I found 40 house Sparrows. Can't until next year for the very early morning and see what more can be found.
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Geese arriving
First geese over Brechin.20.30pm yesterday.
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September 6th. KINGFISHERS - RED BREASTED MERGANSERS
September 6th. 1400hrs. KINGFISHER 1 RED BREASTED MERGANSERS 47 At Lunan Bay from ADBC Hide
Highest number ever recorded of R.B.M.'s at this site
Also present in Bay - GREAT CRESTED GREBE 1 COMMON SCOTER 120 SANDWICH TERNS 85 COMMON TERNS 22
September 6th 10-30 am. KINGFISHER 1 At Forfar Loch at community Cenre end .
September 6th 1430pm. BLACKCAP 1 Male 3 WILLOW WARBLERS at Auchmithie Garden opposite But n' Ben
Highest number ever recorded of R.B.M.'s at this site
Also present in Bay - GREAT CRESTED GREBE 1 COMMON SCOTER 120 SANDWICH TERNS 85 COMMON TERNS 22
September 6th 10-30 am. KINGFISHER 1 At Forfar Loch at community Cenre end .
September 6th 1430pm. BLACKCAP 1 Male 3 WILLOW WARBLERS at Auchmithie Garden opposite But n' Ben
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SEPTEMBER 7TH - CRAIG MILL DEN VISIT
September 7th 11am. A slow walk thru the Den produced the following --
KINGFISHER 1 ( NEAR SMALL WATERFALL ) SPOTTED FLYCATCHER 1 BLACKCAP female 1 GREY WAGTAIL 1 DIPPER 1 SONG THRUSH , ROBIN , BLACKBIRD , -GREAT TIT -BLUE TIT -DUNNOCK - BUZZARD.
KINGFISHER 1 ( NEAR SMALL WATERFALL ) SPOTTED FLYCATCHER 1 BLACKCAP female 1 GREY WAGTAIL 1 DIPPER 1 SONG THRUSH , ROBIN , BLACKBIRD , -GREAT TIT -BLUE TIT -DUNNOCK - BUZZARD.
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September 7th KINGFISHER -WHINCHATS
September 7th 18oohrs. KINGFISHER 1 on Barry Loch / Barry Buddon ( my second today ,and 4th this week ! )
also present on B/B 2 WHINCHATS - 7 STONECHATS , AND 10 WHEATEARS
also present on B/B 2 WHINCHATS - 7 STONECHATS , AND 10 WHEATEARS
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Forfar Loch 9th September AM
Kingfisher (northeast corner), Little Grebes, Blackcaps (x2) feeding on elderberries at western end with Yellowhammer, Greenfinch and Chaffinch. Couple of Willow Warblers still around too.
Arbroath PM
4 or 5 Wheatears along beach towards cliffs. A few Sandwich Terns around.
Kingfisher (northeast corner), Little Grebes, Blackcaps (x2) feeding on elderberries at western end with Yellowhammer, Greenfinch and Chaffinch. Couple of Willow Warblers still around too.
Arbroath PM
4 or 5 Wheatears along beach towards cliffs. A few Sandwich Terns around.
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9th Sept, Jays at Montreathmont
At the hide in Montreathmont at 7pm and, after a wait of a few minutes, a group of 10 Jays appeared. The hide logbook has reports of between 9 & 11 Jays at various times over the past week.
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10/09/2009 Letham Grange tetrad NO64H early morning 0615 100 + swallows roosting on telegraph wires. Gayfield grid 640413 5 Wheatears moving through 3 male 2 female, swallows still moving in numbers also house martins
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One solitary Swift flying over the BMX track near Carnoustie Millennium Forest this morning. I think this is the latest Swift sighting I've ever had. Also one Chiffchaff calling.
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Montrose Basin Pinkies
302 Pink Footed Geese on the basin (Tayock Intertidal) at 12 noon today. (11th September)
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September 11th. SURF SCOTER
September 11th. 1800hrs. SURF SCOTER Male Adult. Still present in Carnoustie Bay
First seen on Sept. 4th, - Keeping company with 300plus COMMON SCOTER
First seen on Sept. 4th, - Keeping company with 300plus COMMON SCOTER
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4 Ravens at the Backwater Reservoir,plus heard Red Grouse on both sides of the water.
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12th SEP - Wheatear & Rock Pipit
12th Sept. 7pm at Boddin Point.
1 Male Wheatear
2 Adult + 3 Juvenile Rock Pipit
1 Male Wheatear
2 Adult + 3 Juvenile Rock Pipit
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13th Sept Loch of Kinnordy
1 Female Marsh Harrier, seen for most of the day.
1 Female Hen Harrier, seen in the morning having disagreement with Marsh Harrier over hunting rights!!!
1 Female Marsh Harrier, seen for most of the day.
1 Female Hen Harrier, seen in the morning having disagreement with Marsh Harrier over hunting rights!!!
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Sept. 13th. YELLOW WAGTAIL
September 13th. - 1415hrs. YELLOW WAGTAIL 1st. . Winter Bird - at Carnoustie - On grass in front of , and back of , the Carnoustie Championship Golf Course Hotel area. Keeping company at times with approx. 20 Pied Wagtails
Bird found by Keith Edwards , Graham smith , George Rodger .
Bird found by Keith Edwards , Graham smith , George Rodger .
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13th Sept - Fieldfare, Kingfisher
Fieldfare (7) on Rossie Moor. First I've seen this month.
Kingfisher (1) - near Powmouth on the Southesk.
Kingfisher (1) - near Powmouth on the Southesk.
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September 14th. SOOTY SHEARWATERS
September 14th, 1350pm. SOOTY SHEARWATERS 12 North - Seen from ADBC Hide at Lunan Bay
Also from hide - WIGEON 25- TEAL 1 GREAT CRESTED GREBE 1 COMMON SCOTER 100 VELVET SCOTER 25
SANDERLING 8 RINGED PLOVER 3 CURLEW 1 COMMON TERN 29 SANDWICH TERN 8
Also from hide - WIGEON 25- TEAL 1 GREAT CRESTED GREBE 1 COMMON SCOTER 100 VELVET SCOTER 25
SANDERLING 8 RINGED PLOVER 3 CURLEW 1 COMMON TERN 29 SANDWICH TERN 8
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Kingfishers 16th Sept 2009 Newmill
Two Kingfishers, fishing the Keilor Burn outside my bedroom window at Newmill this morning 7.00am. There have been regular sightings for the past few weeks. Also Grey Wagtails feeding in the burn.
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BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. For anyone who does not read the Daily Mail or have not hear, this warbler has been found on St kilda. It was spotted in a flower bed close to the helipad on the main island of Hirta. it was blown in from North America by the recent stormy weather. Happy hunting if you are venturing to try and see it
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Saw my first Pink-footed Geese flying over just before 1pm today. About 40+ in two skeins heading Loch Leven way.
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Kinnaber Links/Montrose Bay 17/09/09
10+ Red-throated Divers in Montrose Bay at 11.30am this morning, some still in summer plumage. Very sporting with some close inshore giving great views.
John Paul.
10+ Red-throated Divers in Montrose Bay at 11.30am this morning, some still in summer plumage. Very sporting with some close inshore giving great views.
John Paul.
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Lunan bay very busy,Redshank,Curlew,Heron and Terns busy feeding round the edge of the old washed up kelp by the rocks on the Ethie end.Gannets farther out with the rafts of Scoters and Eiders,diver also(too far out to identify for sure,possibly Great Northern)
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Kinnordy 10.15 am. Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier and Red Kite all present
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Saturday !9th Sept
Loch of Kinnordy
2 Hen Harriers, both ring-tails, female Marsh Harrier and Red kite all at the same time. Didn't know where to look first.
2 Kestrels mobbing the Marsh Harrier.
Hannah Morton (RSPB Warden) heard the Bearded Tits at the Gullery hide this morning.
Loch of Kinnordy
2 Hen Harriers, both ring-tails, female Marsh Harrier and Red kite all at the same time. Didn't know where to look first.
2 Kestrels mobbing the Marsh Harrier.
Hannah Morton (RSPB Warden) heard the Bearded Tits at the Gullery hide this morning.
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19 Sept 2009 Kingennie fishery grid 478365 Willow Warbler singing in trees hehimd where i was fishing. Last throws before moving south ??
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Kingfishers Newmill 9am
Usual visitors again this morning fishing the Keilor Burn outside our bedroom french window. I was amazed when when one of the Kingfishers flew into the bedroom, hovered for 15 seconds, then left.
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Lunchtime incoming tide on the Montrose Basin was very busy,6 Blacktailed Godwits at the back of the Lurgies,also 6 Little Grebes,one Greenshank, a dozen Shovelers amongst the large numbers of Shelduck,plus one Ruddy Shelduck.Turnstone in amongst the Redshanks in front of the centre,plus nice views of a Stonechat on the fence.Several hundred Pink-footed Geese and 2 small grebes I could not positively identify; possibly Black-necked.
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September 20th GREAT NORTHERN DIVER
September 20th 12-30pm. GREAT NORTHERN DIVER 1 In Lunan Bay from ADBC Hide during WEBS count
Also present /seen during WEBS - 45 BARNACLE GEESE South - 41 RINGED PLOVER 27 SANDERLING -OYSTERCATCHERS 2 EIDER 4 WIGEON 4 TEAL 2 KITTIWAKES 22 COMMON SCOTER 85 VELVET SCOTER 25 GUILLIEMOT 20 SHAG 6 CORMORANT 8 SANDWICH TERN 1 PLUS 5 SPECIES OF GULL
Also present /seen during WEBS - 45 BARNACLE GEESE South - 41 RINGED PLOVER 27 SANDERLING -OYSTERCATCHERS 2 EIDER 4 WIGEON 4 TEAL 2 KITTIWAKES 22 COMMON SCOTER 85 VELVET SCOTER 25 GUILLIEMOT 20 SHAG 6 CORMORANT 8 SANDWICH TERN 1 PLUS 5 SPECIES OF GULL
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Basin 21/09 @ 08:00
Amoungst the ever increasing geese numbers - Snow Goose (blue morph), couple of barnacles and a pale bellied brent
Chris
Chris
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September 21st. HARRIERS -HEN and MARSH
September 21st 10-30am. HEN HARRIER ( Ringtail ) 1 MARSH HARRIER 1
Showing well at RSPB Loch of Kinnordy Reserve , From Gullery Hide-- BOTH MORNING AND AFTERNOON
Showing well at RSPB Loch of Kinnordy Reserve , From Gullery Hide-- BOTH MORNING AND AFTERNOON
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September 22nd. SNOW GOOSE ( Blue Morph )
Sept. 22nd SNOW GOOSE (Blue Morph. ) 1 at Grid Ref. N.O. in field with Barnacles / Pinkfeet
Along back road . about half way along , from Ferry Den to Mains of Usan at Grid Ref. 724560 -
This Bird had been reported by Chris on Website last night , seen on Montrose Basin .
Along back road . about half way along , from Ferry Den to Mains of Usan at Grid Ref. 724560 -
This Bird had been reported by Chris on Website last night , seen on Montrose Basin .
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25th SEPTEMBER 2009 Pied Wagtail Roost, Dundee
Huge Pied Wagtail roost on the East port Roundabout, Dundee NO407306. Birds were flying in from the east and collecting on surrounding roofs, then shortly after 7pm started diving into the trees on the roundabout. A Sparrowhawk also put in a brief appearance. Quite a sight and sound, if a tad Hitchcockian.
Pete Kinnear counted 650 birds in 10 minutes on Wednesday and a total of 1745 yesterday over 40 minutes.
Pete Kinnear counted 650 birds in 10 minutes on Wednesday and a total of 1745 yesterday over 40 minutes.
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