Ring-necked Parakeet - Owen Dadge
17th: Liden - Ring-necked Parakeet today at 09:30. Owen DadgeCoate Water - Spotted Flycatcher on the oaks by the 2nd hide gate, 2 Common Terns, Buzzard, 6 Sedge Warblers, 2 Reed Buntings, 2 Treecreepers feeding young, Great Spotted Woodpeckers also feeding young, Lesser Whitethroat, some very noisy Swifts along with Swallows and House Martins, Chiffchaff. The only butterflies seen: a pair of Orange-tips. Graham Cox, Tony Martin, Malcolm RoyalBarbury Castle - A Short-eared Owl this evening. Paul Crowley
16th: Savernake Forest - After an excellent trip to Salisbury Plain we finished the evening off in the forest, with the hope of Nightjar and/or Woodcock. We missed on both accounts but we did see 2 adult and 2 young Tawny Owls - all giving great views. We heard probably another 4 birds calling. Just outside the forest at Burbage Wharf, we saw, earlier in the evening, 11 Buzzards and 4 Red Kites all together in a recently ploughed field. Quite a sight! Malcolm Royal, Steve DaviesAvebury - 3 Tree Sparrow, 4 Corn Bunting, 2 Yellowhammer, 3 Whitethroat, Red Kite, Meadow Pipit.Fyfield Down - Short-eared Owl, 2 Red Kite, 2 Buzzard, Spotted Flycatcher, Wheatear. Matt PringleCoate Water - Bird species seen today in varying numbers, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Robin, Wren, Long-tailed Tit, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Treecreeper, Blackcap, Goldfinch, Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, and Goldcrest. On the reserve, 14 Canada Geese, 2 Swans, 5 Coots, 2 Mallards, 3 Herons, 2 Cormorants, 8 Tufted Ducks, 5 Greylag Geese, Common Sandpiper and Common Tern. Maurice CarneWootton Bassett - About 19:15 hrs this evening, a Hobby low over my allotment at Church Street. Stooped a couple of times into neighbouring gardens and then drifted off around the escarpment. Bob PhilpottStanton Park - This afternoon, 6 Buzzards overhead in a thermal were joined by 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls. A Hobby passed through briefly before heading northeast. Several Swifts, a pair of Swallows and House Martins over the lake. On the lake, the female Great Crested Grebe appears to be incubating eggs in the reeds and the Mute Swans took their 6 cygnets for a swim around the lake. Two of the three juveniles from last year still remain on the lake much to the annoyance of the cob who has been busy for weeks now trying to move them on. Difficult to see but at least 5 ducklings with a pair of Mallards. A pair of Reed Buntings present and both Sedge and Reed Warblers singing. Martin Adlam
15th: Coate Water - On the reserve, 3 Cormorants, 2 Swans, 12 Canada Geese, 5 Coots, 6 Mallards, c125 Swallows, 2 Gadwalls and 3 Herons. Cuckoo heard in trees behind Hide 2. On the main lake, 32 Mallards + 5 ducklings, 18 Canada Geese + 4 goslings, 11 Coots, 2 Pied Wagtails, 14 Swans, 5 Great Crested Grebes, 4 Common Terns, 6 Tufted Ducks, 3 Moorhens and c40 Swallows. Elsewhere in the park, Robins, Blue and Great Tits, Chiffchaffs, Chaffinches, Blackbirds, 2 Song Thrushes. Heard, Green Woodpecker and Reed Warblers. Maurice CarneAldbourne to High Clear Down - Several Corn Bunting, Yellowhammer, 3 Whitethroat, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Grey Partridge, 5 Buzzard, Red Kite. Malcolm Royal
14th: Wanborough - Jackdaw flew from the lawn into a pine tree where it caught a Greenfinch took it to the ground, killed and disjointed it, before carrying the carcase away. Martin SavageCoate Water - Spotted Flycatcher just before causeway, briefly in strong winds. 2 Common Terns and 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers. Neil CowleySwindon - The first two young House Sparrows of the year were out of the nests in the ivy on our house wall today. They always seem to leave the nest when its raining. Trevor & Sue Clayson
13th: Shaw Forest Park - This morning, a Cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler, numerous Whitethroat and Linnet. Steve Birt, Mick NichollsBlunsdon - Hobby over, early afternoon. Jon MercerCharlbury Hill to Russley Down - Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Willow Warbler, 5 Yellow Wagtail, Buzzard. Malcolm RoyalCoate Water - Treecreeper feeding young; Jay; Magpies; Long-tailed, Blue, Great and Coal Tits; Grey Wagtail; 4 Great Spotted Woodpeckers; Goldcrest; 6 Sedge Warblers; 2 Reed Warblers; 2 Lesser Whitethroats; Common Sandpiper; Common Tern. 2 Terrapins by the causeway. Also on the causeway, facing towards the nature reserve, a large shoal of Roach, Perch, Bream and Carp; all were being hunted by 2 Great Crested Grebes and a large Pike. A couple of Roe Deer in the fields. At Hide 1, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Kingfishers. On the butterfly front, Orange-tip, Small White, Peacock and Green-veined White. Graham Cox, Tony Martin, Megan Baker, Martin MurrayToothill - A bunch of Starlings in the garden this afternoon included 4 fledglings. Richard WilliamsLiddington Hill to Idstone - 5 Buzzards, 2 Red Kites, 2 Kestrels, possible Merlin, 2 Stock Doves, 30+ Linnets, 20+ Yellowhammers, 10+ Corn Buntings. Whitethroats were flying up from every bush but I only caught a quick glance of a Lesser Whitethroat. Andy SmithBishopstone to Idstone - Numbers of Buzzards, Blackcaps and Whitethroats. Red Kite at Wanborough. Martin Savage
12th: The Ridgeway - Seen and heard, whilse cycling between Chiseldon and Ashdown Park, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 5 Corn Buntings, 6 Yellowhammers, several Whitethroats, Skylarks and Blackcaps, lots of Linnets. A Lesser Whitethroat eventually revealed itself and nearby were Chiffchaffs, a Goldcrest and a Willow Warbler. A Little Owl just a bit further on was a nice surprise. At Hailey Wood, 3 Marsh Tits (one carrying food), more Blackcaps, Goldcrests and Chiffchaffs, and a Red-tailed Bumblebee. A Kestrel flew through the trees and 3 or 4 Song Thrushes were having a vocal battle. There was a good showing of Bluebells in the wood, but elsewhere, a poor showing of butterflies: a single, female Orange-tip was the only one seen. A Short-eared Owl flew across my path just as I was recovering from climbing up the east side of Charlbury Hill. I managed to catch my breath enough in time to get a few shots. A Sparrowhawk appeared, quite close behind me, at the same time. (A 3-owl day for me as I saw the local Tawny Owl very early this morning on a neighbours roof.) Steve DaviesShaw Forest Park - Numerous Whitethroat seen on a walk around the forest, mostly in the north of the site. Also, Sedge Warbler, 3 Swift and many Swallows heading north, 4 Linnet. Cuckoo calling in the distance (first I have heard in this area for a long time). Steve Birt
Kingshill Canal - Jackdaw, Crow, Magpie, Blue Tit, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Starling, Mallard, Moorhen, Swan, Swallow, Swift, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch. At the lagoon between the canal and train line, pregnant Roe Deer, Song Thrush, Coot, Buzzard, 2 pairs of Reed Bunting. 5 Lapwing flew over. Heard, Meadow Pipit and Reed Warbler.Old Town Cycle Track - Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, House Sparrow, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Treecreeper. Heard tens of Wrens but didn't see one. Jo GarradCoate Water - 2 Common Terns this morning over main lake. Common Sandpiper, 3 Grey Wagtails, Pied Wagtail, 3 Reed Warblers, Jay, Nuthatch. Neil CowleyLawns - Ring-necked Parakeet in flight over, calling (first confirmed sighting for the website - SD).Swindon - Goldcrests singing at the following locations: opposite Swindon Railway Station, Oasis car park, Arkells Brewery, Christchurch, The Lawns, Coate Water and Lydiard Park (2 birds). Nigel PleassCovingham - A Whitethroat was an unexpected but very welcome visitor to the garden this morning. Graham Strevens
11th: Hodson Woods - Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers heard; several each of Goldcrest, Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Linnet; a Whitethroat, 2 Jays and 2 Muntjac.Coate Water - A good showing of hirundines from the lower hide, comprising mainly of Sand Martins, with several House Martins and Swallows; about 50 birds in total. Around 20 Swifts flying with them. From Hide 1, 3 Reed Warblers and a Reed Bunting. Song Thrushes were omnipresent and in good song. Steve DaviesSwindon - Buzzard over Polaris House, North Star at 18:15, mobbed by two crows. Brian Harris
8th: Swindon - This evening, 7 Swifts over Crombey Street. Richard Williams
7th: Stanton Park - Highlights this afternoon,10 Swift, Hobby, Buzzard, 2 Mistle Thrush, 8 Whitethroat, 6 Blackcap. Paul CrowleyMouldon Hill - At the lake this evening, plenty of Mallards, Coots, Moorhens, Canada Geese, a pair of Mute Swans, a pair of Great Crested Grebes, plus a Jay. Unfortunately, the height of the tide mark that has been left around the lake and seeing only 2 ducklings rather than a brood suggests that the recent floods have taken ducklings and washed away most of the nests. Richard WilliamsAvebury - Great Spotted Woodpecker and 10+ House Martins.Ridgeway to Barbury Castle - 10+ Skylarks, 16+ Whitethroats, Sparrowhawk, Corn Bunting, 4+ Lapwing, 7 Wheatear and a Hare. A Kestrel over the castle.Barbury Castle to Chiseldon - Yellow Wagtail, 8 Yellowhammers, 20+ Swallows, 2 Whitethroats and a Buzzard.Coate Water - 27 Mute Swans, 35 Canada Geese + goslings, 13 Grey Heron, 24 Great Crested Grebes, a Cormorant, a male Mandarin, 68 Mallards + ducklings, 5 Gadwall, 30 Tufted Duck, 24 Coot, 4 Moorhen, a Common Sandpiper on the tern raft and 2 more by the diving board with a summer plumage Dunlin, which flew off after being disturbed at 20:00. Swift, lots of Swallows, House Martins and Sedge Warblers, 2 Pied Wagtails, a Treecreeper, a pair of Blackcaps, a pair of Chiffchaff and a Great Spotted Woodpecker. On the floodwater, 29 Canada Geese, 2 Mute Swans, 12 Mallard, 14 Coot and 20+ Swallows.Shaftesbury Avenue - 14 Canada Geese + goslings, 19 Mallard, 8 Tufted Duck, 2 Coot and 2 Moorhen. Trevor & Sue Clayson
6th: Toothill - A pair of Stock Doves in the garden this afternoon, plus a Greenfinch overhead. Richard WilliamsCoate Water - Spotted Flycatcher still in the willows around Hide 1. 2 Common Terns, 20 Grey Herons, 4 Reed Buntings, 3 Sedge Warblers, 4 Blackcaps, 5 Gadwall and a Treecreeper feeding young by the dam wall.Charlbury Hill - Wheatear but no sign of the Whinchats. Graham CoxChiseldon to Coate Water - Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Linnet, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, 2 Common Sandpiper, Lapwing, 25 Heron, Jay. Malcolm RoyalBarbury Castle - This afternoon, Red Kite, Short-eared Owl, Buzzard, 34 Linnet, 2 male Wheatear. Paul Crowley
Stanton Park - 2 Nuthatch, Green Woodpecker, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 2 pairs of Blackcap, 2 Buzzards and a Song Thrush. 2 Marsh Tits and 2 Coal Tits, along with Blue, Great and Long-tailed Tits at the feeder. On the lake, 4 Mute Swans (1 nest), a pair of Great Crested Grebes, 2 Coots, 10 Mallards and a few House Martins and Swallows. Trevor & Sue ClaysonAldbourne area - Hobby (first spring record), 3 Bullfinch, Wren, Buzzards, Red Kite, Kestrel, Barn Owl, Muntjac and Hares. Martin Murray
5th: South Leaze - Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroats, Skylark, Willow Warbler, pair of Tufted Ducks on the lagoon. Another Whitethroat, Chiffchaff and a Blackcap at Whichelstowe Ponds. Barbury Castle - 3 or 4 Corn Buntings, 3 Whitethroats and 2 Grey Partridges. Steve DaviesCharlbury Hill - The 2 Whinchats, 2 Wheatears and 2 Whitethroats all still around. Malcolm Royal, Andy Smith, Steve DaviesLiddington Hill - 6 Wheatear, small flocks of Linnet, Swallow, Swift and a Small Copper. Malcolm RoyalCoate Water - Osprey flying over Hide 1 and a Spotted Flycatcher in front of the hide (first of the year). Lots of young goslings down at Hide 2. Also, a pair of Shelduck, Greylag Goose, a Lesser Whitethroat and Sedge Warbler singing, 2 Jay, 2 Nuthatch, Marsh Tit, Coal Tit, Treecreeper, 5 Blackcap, Garden Warbler (first spring record), 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Reed Buntings, Bank Vole and Common Shrew (a first for the website). Tony Martin, Graham Cox, Ken CypherMouldon Hill - Grasshopper Warbler. Neil CowleyAldbourne area - Plenty of Buzzards (8 in one spot), Barn Owl, Peregrine, 2 Kestrel, Blue Pheasant, 2 Jays, Wrens, Swallows and House Martins. On the mammal front, Roe Deer, over 30 Hares with most fields having 2 or 3. Martin MurrayBarnfield Road/River Ray area - Today, a young Roe Deer on the footbridge at the end of Barnfield Road, Chiffchaff, 2 Song Thrushes, Buzzard sent up twice only to be hassled by Rooks, a group of Long-tailed Tits, 5 Goldfinches, 3 Greenfinches, Chaffinch, Moorhen and Mallards on the visible lagoon and, top billing, a Lesser Whitethroat. Richard Williams
4th: Charlbury Hill - Cold up on the hill but well worth the visit. Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Willow Warblers, 2 Whitethroats, and best of all, 2 Whinchats and 2 Wheatears showing really well. Several Buzzards and Swallows, a Swift, a Red Kite and 3 Fallow Deer also. Steve DaviesLawn - Heron on roof, having previously landed by neighbour's pond, when disturbed. Barbara Goulding (per Felicity Cobb)Stanton Park - Shoveler (pair), Great Spotted Woodpecker, Reed Bunting, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard.Coate Water - On the floodwater, Common Sandpiper, many Swallow and House Martin, Whitethroat.Ridgeway area - Charlbury Hill: Yellowhammer, Skylark, Linnet. Bishopstone: Raven. Russley Down: Whitethroat, 2 Whinchats, Yellow Wagtail. Liddington Hill: Corn Bunting, Linnet, 5 Wheatear. Malcolm Royal
3rd: Coate Water - Around 300+ Swallows and House Martins hawking for insects at the park: putting on a fantastic show. One or two Sand Martins seen also. Chiffchaff; Blackcap; Cetti's, Sedge and Reed Warbler all heard. 2 Shelducks, Common Sandpiper and a Gadwall pair. Steve Davies, Tony Martin
2nd: Lawn - Garden Great Spotted Woodpecker seen again on the same tree as yesterday. Felicity CobbPeatmoor - Common Tern, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 4 Blackcap.Mouldon Hill - Extremely flooded. There is no access around the whole lake. The Mute Swan nest on the island has been lost. Recorded, 9 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 8 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 5 Sedge Warbler, 2 Jay, Common Sandpiper, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin.Shaw Forest Park - 2 Sedge Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 6 Blackcap, 2 Kestrel, 2 Siskin. Matt PringleCoate Water - Pair of Muntjac at the 2nd hide and also young Grey Wagtails on the dam wall. Graham Cox Also at Coate, this evening, 2 Tawny Owl chicks, Roe Deer and best of all a pair of Black-necked Grebes from Hide 2 (a first for the website and yet another great bird to add to the fantastic tally from Coate this year - SD). Jim Day
1st: Bridgemead - Two Yellow Wagtails flew over the Saltash and Padstow Estates heading towards Swindon Sewage Works. Also overhead, Swallows and a pair of House Martins. The warblers on the railway embankment opposite the estates are still very vocal, with Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and a male Blackcap. The Blackcap was mimicking a Song Thrush, which was quite weird to listen to. Also about, Siskins, Goldfinch, Greenfinches and a pair of Bullfinches. Martin AdlamLawn - Garden Great Spotted Woodpecker today. Felicity CobbFoxhill - Between Foxhill and Ridgeway Farm this evening, 4 Whitethroat, 8 Yellowhammer, 25 Linnet, Short-eared Owl, 8 Hares. Paul CrowleyBincknoll - Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, Cuckoo, Song Thrush, Swallow. Malcolm Royal
30th: Coate Water - Redstart, Common Sandpiper, Swallows, House and Sand Martins, 2 Greenfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, Sedge Warbler, 2 Common Terns. Fox in the reed beds at Hide 1. 20 Grey Herons at Hide 2, which now is under water. Pheasant paddling for seed, 5 Gadwall, 9 Tufted Duck, 6 Great Crested Grebes, Pied Wagtail, Mistle Thrush, Green Woodpecker calling. On the butterfly front, Red Admiral, 2 Peacocks, male and female Orange-tips and 2 Green-veined Whites. Graham Cox, Tony Martin, Maurice CarneNorth Meadow - Despite the strong winds and heavy rain, the Snake's Head Fritillaries are showing well, but could not access the main displays due to the marked pathways under deep water and mostly impassable. Maurice Carne
29th: Coate Water - Very wet today, but 2 Lesser Whitethroats singing (first of the year) - one by the Jefferies Oak and one down at Hide 2, on the island. Reed Bunting, Chaffinch, Blackcap, Chiffchaff. Swallows, House and Sand Martins. Tony MartinNythe - 3 Swifts flew over the house just as I happened to look out of the kitchen window. They were definitely trying to avoid the showers, because as soon as they headed east the rain came down. Martin Adlam
28th: Stanton Park - Alongside the usual Goldfinch and Greenfinch in the hotel garden were 3 Wheatear, several Mistle Thrush and a late Fieldfare. Richard HandleyBraydon Pond - This afternoon, 100+ hirundines skimming inches above the water. Probably 60% House Martin, 40% Swallow and just a couple of Sand Martin. Noticeable movement of Swallows in fields within Braydon Forest. Bob PhilpottCoate Water - At a cold, wet and windy Coate Water this morning, c 35 Swallows close to the diving board, 12 Swans, 27 Mallards, 3 Canada Geese and a few Coots. Green Woodpecker calling several times. Maurice Carne Later, in the evening, hundreds of Swallows and House Martins, plus a few Sand Martin. 19 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Grey Wagtail. Malcolm RoyalSwindon - 3 Bullfinch (1m, 2f) on the feeders in the garden this morning. Also, a Squirrel. Trevor & Sue Clayson
27th: Chiseldon - Local Tawny Owl perched and calling in the garden this evening about 10 yards from my front door. Just visible in binoculars in the last of the light. First sighting in the garden for some time. Steve DaviesBridgemead - At the end of Redcliffe Street, a Whitethroat singing from the scrub. Locally, Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff also in song. Overhead late morning, a pair of Swallows headed north. Martin AdlamMouldon Hill - Grasshopper Warbler singing this evening, 5 Sedge Warblers and a Reed Bunting. Also, a Red Kite over Swindon Railway Station at 10:30am. Jon MercerChiseldon - Cuckoo calling from the clump of trees in the field adjoining the railway path towards Chiseldon Camp. Donna Royal
26th: Bridgemead - A pair of Swifts (first of the year) flew over southeast at 11:00am. Martin AdlamMouldon Hill - This morning, Cuckoo sat in large tree, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler heard but not seen, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Buntings and a Kestrel. Andy CrabtreeCoate Water - Seen after work, 3 Common Sandpiper, Swallow, House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Green Woodpecker. Malcolm RoyalLydiard Park - Common Sandpiper, 2 Stonechat, 2 Linnet, 6 Little Grebe. Matt Pringle
25th: Lydiard Park - Sedge Warbler, 2 Swallows, House Martin, 2 Common Sandpiper, Stonechat. Mike Newton
24th: Swindon - 3 Mallards from Lawn Woods (presumably) deciding that they would be happier to up and move to the front garden of a house in Windsor Road. Have been resident there for 3 days. Likewise, 2 Mallards have placed themselves on the field opposite the Dick Lovett dealership in Wootton Bassett Road about 10 days ago and busy eating the grass, alongside many Rabbits, Magpies, gulls and corvids. Felicity CobbCoate Water - Oystercatcher today on the island in front of Hide 2 (another first for the year and another great addition to this year's Coate List - SD) and 2 Common Terns also (first of the year). 3 Common Sandpipers and a pair of Blackcaps at Hide 1. Also, Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, 38 Canada Geese, 22 Coots, 22 Swans, 5 Herons, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 39 Mallards, Song Thrush. Green Woodpecker very vocal around the park. Malcolm Royal, Graham Cox, Tony Martin, Andy Smith, Maurice CarneBridgemead - A Yellow Wagtail flew northwest over the Weighbridge Brewhouse pub at 10:15am. Also overhead, a pair of Swallows and a Sparrowhawk. Both Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff singing from the trees on the railway embankment behind the pub. Martin Adlam
23rd: Savernake Forest - A good variety of woodland birds heard and seen this morning in the chill wind and low temperatures on the U3A Birders' group outing. Long-tailed, Blue, Coal and Great Tits; Green and Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming and yaffling; 3 Fieldfare; Mistle and 2 Song Thrush; Blackcap; 4 Goldcrests; Treecreeper; Buzzard; Jay; Goldfinch; 2 Siskin bathing in a puddle; Mallard flying over; and just as we were preparing to leave, a Red Kite gliding above us. Also seen, 2 Roe Deer, a Frog croaking in a pond, and at the entrance to the Grand Avenue, swathes of glorious cuckoo flower. Felicity CobbCoate Water - Turnstone (a first for the website - SD), 4 Common Sandpiper, 100+ Swallows/House Martins, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 3 Reed Buntings and 8 Great Crested Grebes. Tony Martin, Graham CoxShaw Forest Park - 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Gadwall. Mouldon Hill - 8 Willow Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat (first of the year), 5 Blackcap, 3 Reed Bunting, Cuckoo heard but not seen.Peatmoor - Snipe. Matt Pringle
22nd: Savernake Forest - A nice walk this morning in relatively good conditions. Plenty of Nuthatches, as usual, 4 Treecreepers, 2 Marsh Tits, 5 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Willow Warblers, 5 Blackcaps and 3 Goldcrest. The highlights were a very vocal flock of around 30 Redpolls and a Cuckoo heard.Wilton Water - Another Cuckoo heard and a Common Sandpiper and Grey Heron near the weir. 3 or 4 pairs of Gadwall, 2 Little Grebe, 2 House Martins, several Blackcaps and Goldcrests, a Grey Wagtail singing near the Pumping Station, 2 Reed Warblers also singing, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Willow Warblers and a Sedge Warbler (first of the year). Steve DaviesShaw Forest Park - Highlights today: up to 7 Grasshopper Warblers heard - 4 seen, Wheatear, Jay, 2 Blackcap, Reed Bunting,Chiffchaff. Steve Birt, Mick NichollsKnighton - 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Reed Bunting, Kestrel, Green Woodpecker, Gadwall, Common Sandpiper.Chilton Foliat - After a heavy rain shower, dozens of Swallows and a few House Martins, 8 Gadwall, 2 Little Grebe, Red Kite. Malcolm RoyalCoate Water - Orange-tip on Grandaughter's thumb! 5 Common Sandpipers, Little Grebe, 6 Great Crested Grebes, Kingfisher, 2 Lapwings, 16 Grey Herons, Barnacle Goose, 4 Cormorants, House Martins, Swallows. At the feeders, Great and Blue Tits, 3 Reed Buntings, Mallard and ducklings, Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Chaffinches, Dunnocks, Robin, Brown Rat and Bank Vole. Graham Cox
Marlborough Downs - Avebury: 2 Swallows. Green Street: 7+ Skylarks (3 singing), 9 Linnets and 3 Meadow Pipits. Delling Copse: 2 Buzzards, a Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallows, and a singing Skylark. Fyfield Down: 4 Wheatears, a Red Kite, 3 Buzzards, a Kestrel, a Skylark, 2 Swallows, 4 Linnets, 2 Goldfinch. Clatford: Red Kite with prey and 2 Buzzards. Manton: 8 Canada Geese, 6 Mallard and 2 Coot on the river. A pair of Robins - one feeding the other. Preshute tennis courts: 2 Green Woodpeckers, a Mistle Thrush, a Pied Wagtail and 4 Goldfinch. Marlborough to Ogbourne St George Railpath: 3 Buzzards, 10+ House Martins, 3 Swallows, a Chiffchaff, 6+ Goldfinch. 4 Buzzards over the Ridgeway at Chase Wood - 2 in display flight, and 2 Skylarks.Liddington Hill - 5 Ring Ouzel, 13 Wheatear, a Kestrel, a Buzzard, 2 Yellowhammer, 6 Corn Bunting and 20+ Linnets.Day House Lane - A Fox in the old Hills site. Trevor & Sue Clayson
21st: Chiseldon - 2 fledged Blackbirds in the garden today, being fed by both parents. Steve DaviesShaw Forest Park - Highlights this morning: 3 Blackcap, numerous Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Buzzard, 4 Grasshopper Warbler heard - 2 seen (first of the year). Steve BirtToothill - On an RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: 7 House Sparrows (4 male, 3 female), 5 Woodpigeon, 5 Rook, 2 Jackdaw, 2 Collared Dove, 2 Starling, 2 Chaffinch, 2 Blue Tit, Magpie. A Woodpigeon flew by with what looked like a foetal sac in its beak. Richard WilliamsLiddington Hill - 3 Ring Ouzels, Corn Buntings, Yellowhammers and 4 Wheatears. Neil Cowley
20th: Liden Lagoon - At lunchtime today, 4 Common Sandpipers (favouring the southern end of the lake), Red Kite, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 3 Swallow, House Martin. Paul CrowleyChiseldon - Fledged Blackbird in the garden today, in the same spot as last year's bird. Steve DaviesToothill - A male Sparrowhawk was on the leylandii hedge this evening at home. Richard WilliamsSouth Leaze - Swallow, Green Sandpiper, Skylark, Heron.Wroughton Reservoir - Red-crested Pochard, Tufted Duck.Liddington Hill/Ridgeway - 5 Ring Ouzel, 10+ Wheatear, Corn Bunting, Linnet, Yellowhammer, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Buzzard. Malcolm Royal
19th: Lydiard Millicent - This morning at 09:45, a Red Kite circling slowly over Stone Lane. Bob PhilpottCoate Water - Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, 5 Bullfinch, 2 Song Thrush, Goldfinch, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 House Martin, many Swallows. Malcolm Royal
18th: Coate Water - Lots of Swallows over the main lake,13 Great Crested Grebe - some displaying with weed. Down at the boat yard, 8 Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Pied Wagtail, Common Sandpiper and Green Woodpecker on the Pitch & Putt grass. Tony Martin
