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Stoke Newington Reservoirs: a misty, dark and relatively still day with a light NE breeze had the look of an early migrant or two, and didn’t disappoint. Initially heard calling at 1015, a Redshank spent several minutes trying and failing … Continue reading →

Stoke Newington Reservoirs:- The wait for the first trans-Saharan returnee continues, with the most likely candidate, Sand Martin, still to arrive; however, an increase in activity generally, and a memorable day of early raptor passage today, have given indications of … Continue reading →

remaining quiet, but for a flock of Waxwings at the reservoirs and a Red-crested Pochard alternating between there and Clissold Park. 8th March – Abney Park Cemetery: Tawny Owl, 5 Redwings, 3 Goldcrests (MJP) 7th March – Stoke Newington Reservoirs: … Continue reading →

another ostensibly very quiet period, with notable records dominated by – have a guess – the avian marvel that are Waxwings. Working backwards over the last ten days: 2nd March – Stoke Newington Reservoirs: c25 Waxwings into trees by the … Continue reading →

…and the theme of recent days in the borough remains distinctly garrulus. After an upsurge in sightings since mid-January, several flocks have temporarily settled in, the most reliable visiting a row of gardens between Winston and Albion Road, N16. Local … Continue reading →

Apologies for the lack of regular updates of late; it being the quietest time of year, daily updates are somewhat redundant and inspiration is slightly lacking….. the last ten days have essentially stuck to type, with little new of note … Continue reading →

Stoke Newington Reservoirs: very windy and gloomy again today, with little new to report, although a (the) 3rd winter Yellow-legged Gull was on the East Res, and at least 60 Shovelers are still present. (MJP) Hackney Marshes: four Chiffchaffs were … Continue reading →

Stoke Newington Reservoirs: much the same at the reservoirs today, with the Peregrines once again performing (and terrifying the local gulls), a high count of 67 Shovelers, and a third-winter Yellow-legged Gull in the pre-roost throng (MJP).

apologies to all for our absence over recent days – unfortunately the website was hacked, and it’s taken a a while to get back up and running. But all is now well, all data was thankfully recovered, and at least … Continue reading →

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