NorthsideDan

It sounds like numbers have increased throughout the county over the last few days.

3 Redshank taking a break from feeding.

Northwick, Worcester this afternoon. Redshanks have increased to 3 with the 2 Green Sands close by. 2 Egyptian Goose. Teal pair. Sparrowhawk. Chiffchaff. Tree Creeper. 100+ Redwing. #WorcsBirds

The 2 Redshank with 1 of the Green Sandpipers. This Green Sand seemed to enjoy the new arrivals. Following them around and feeding alongside.

Northwick, Worcester this afternoon. 2 Redshank were new in. My earliest record but only by 1 day. 2 Egyptian Goose. Gadwall pair. No Teal. 2 Green Sandpiper. Kingfisher. 50+ Redwing. #WorcsBirds

Female Reed Bunting at the marsh. Having a break from being chased by a male.

Northwick, Worcester this morning. 2 Egyptian Goose. 2 Mandarin. 7 Gadwall. 9 Teal. 8 Snipe feeding in the open. Kingfisher. 3 Chiffchaff. 40+ Redwing. 3 Redpoll dropped in for a short feed. Nice to get as not a frequent bird here. 3 Reed Bunting. #WorcsBirds

Thanks Caroline.

Northwick Marsh.

Northwick, Worcester this morning. 2 Egyptian Goose. 6 Mandarin. 6 Gadwall. 12 Teal. 3 Green Sandpiper. Chiffchaff. 2 Blackcap. 50+ Redwing. 3 Reed Bunting. #WorcsBirds

1 of 4 Chiffchaff seen by the manure pile. Male Blackcap also seen here singing.

Northwick, Worcester this morning. 6 Mandarin. 10 Gadwall. 15 Teal. A rare sight of all 3 Green Sands feeding together. 19 Lt Egret south at dawn with 6 dropping in. 110 Redwing. 3 Siskin. 4 Chiffchaff with 1 singing. Other singers of note, Blackcap, Chaffinch, Greenfinch & Reed Bunting. #WorcsBirds

1 of 3 Chiffchaff seen feeding alongside the Blackcap pair & Goldcrest. All enjoying the food offered by a large manure heap.

Northwick, Worcester this afternoon. The main track is still flooded but plenty to enjoy even with limited views. 18 Gadwall. Wigeon pair. 30+ Teal. 3 Chiffchaff. Blackcap pair. Goldcrest. Stonechat. Grey Wagtail. Wheezing Greenfinch. 50 Linnet feeding in the paddocks pre roost. #WorcsBirds

Just departed high to SE #WorcsBirds

3 Common Crane dropped into Longdon Marsh. Within red circle. Viewed from blue dot. Currently out of sight. #WorcsBirds

The sooner sunrise doesn’t coincide with the most inconsiderate dog walker on the planet the better. 🚮

Thread for birders within Worcester city. #WorcsBirds

Thanks Sue.

Shelduck and 2 Egyptian Goose

Goldcrest. 1 of 2 seen.

Goldcrest.

Red Kite

Another productive visit to Northwick, Worcester this afternoon. My 1st Red Kite here since July ‘23. The bird drifted low from north Worcester before lingering over Hallow Woods then continued west. 9 Gadwall. 4 Wigeon. 20 Teal. Lt Grebe. Green Sand. 4 Lt Egret. 2 Chiff. Stonechat. #WorcsBirds

1 of the 2 Chiffchaff seen.

Northwick, Worcester this morning. 2 Egyptian Goose. 5 Wigeon. 11 Teal. Water Rail. Little Grebe. 10 Snipe feeding in the open on the far side of the marsh. 2 Green Sandpiper. 4 Little Egret. Sparrowhawk. 2 Chiffchaff. Stonechat. 4 Reed Bunting nfy on the marsh. #WorcsBirds

Northwick Marsh also called Northwick Brick Pits is a designated SSSI. The back floods from the River Severn which is just to the left of the photo.

Excellent morning at Northwick, Worcester. With all the recent rain, water levels remain constantly high. Finding 7 Pintail (4m, 3f) on the marsh was the obvious highlight. Unfortunately flew SW after being flushed by a dog. 44 species total is very good. #WorcsBirds
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Northwick, Worcester this morning. Shelduck pair were nfy. 4 Wigeon. 70 Mallard. 16 Teal. 2 Green Sandpiper. 4 Little Egret. 6 Buzzard. Great Spotted & Green Woodpecker. 3 Jay. Treecreeper. 70 Redwing. 14 Fieldfare. Stonechat. #WorcsBirds

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They look fantastic Sarah. I’ll look forward to going and seeing them up close. 👏👏👏

The Gulls have landed on the Worcester Plinth at Cathedral Plaza! I’d love to hear what you think & see your photos!

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My only other record for Cattle Egret at Northwick came on the 28th & 29th January 2024. When presumably the same bird was seen two days running.

Northwick, Worcester this morning. A Cattle Egret was feeding alongside 5 Little Egret & a Lapwing. Later on it was replaced by a 6th LE. Others of note. 100 Canada. 2 Egyptian. 3 Shoveler. 7 Gadwall. 8 Wigeon. 50 Mallard. 10 Teal. 5 Goosander over N. Water Rail. 2 Green Sand. Stonechat. #WorcsBirds

Northwick, Worcester this evening. The floodplain is draining slowly after the recent flood. 2 Egyptian Goose. 9 Gadwall. 70 Mallard. 40 Teal. 2 Green Sandpiper. Goldcrest. Treecreeper. 200 Redwing. 40 Fieldfare. Stonechat. #WorcsBirds

Water Rail up a tree.

Green Sandpiper back feeding on the mud where yesterday it was still frozen.

This morning I came across a Water Rail up a tree. This was on the banks of the Severn at Northwick, Worcester. Another bird was calling from the far bank too. Possible that there are at least 4 birds across the patch now. 10 Teal. 5 Snipe. Green Sandpiper. Stonechat. #WorcsBirds

Northwick, Worcester this morning. Mandarin pair. 5 Shoveler. 32 Teal. 2 Water Rail. 2 Snipe. 12 Cormorant. 2 Little Egret. Grey Heron. Green & Great Spotted Woodpecker. Only 6 Redwing. 16 Siskin. #WorcsBirds

It’s actually footage of Steve W from back in the day before Pagers were invented.

Something you don’t see very often in Worcestershire. A proper rarity on the North Hill, #MalvernHills today. @metoffice.gov.uk #stormhour #ukweather #uksnow #loveukweather

Happy Birthday Dan👍

Cheers Sue. Happy new year. Wishing you good one.

A well defined snow cloud approaching the Worcestershire Beacon from the NW.

A view to the south from the Worcestershire Beacon after the system had passed through.

Looking south towards the Worcestershire Beacon from North Hill.

The view from Table Hill looking south. The Worcestershire Beacon is the furthest peak with Sugarloaf Hill just infront.

A few from the #MalvernHills this morning. Great to enjoy some wintry weather as a large snow shower passed straight overhead. I was lucky to be on the top of the Worcestershire Beacon as it approached from the NW @metoffice.gov.uk #stormhour #ukweather #uksnow #loveukweather