Geoff Busby: Britain Year List 2023 BOU, All records Record(s) 1 to 212 of 212 total.
Seq.,Species,Scientific Name,Rare?,Date,Location,Comments
1,Brent Goose,Branta bernicla,,21/01/2023,"Glamorgan, Penclawdd","Dark-bellied; 85+ Pale-bellied Beddmanarch Bay, Anglesey 17/02"
2,Canada Goose,Branta canadensis,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Switland Reservoir South",
3,Barnacle Goose,Branta leucopsis,,05/03/2023,"Gloucs, Estuary Tower, Slimbridge WWT ",
4,Cackling Goose,Branta hutchinsii,Yes,29/01/2023," Norfolk, from concrete pad E of B1153 south of Brancaster",v difficult feeding very distantly on sugar beet with Pink-footed Geese (with J.Watts)
5,Greylag Goose,Anser anser,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir North",
6,Pink-footed Goose,Anser brachyrhynchus,,29/01/2023," Norfolk, from concrete pad E of B1153 south of Brancaster",large flock feeding on sugar beet (with J.Watts)
7,White-fronted Goose,Anser albifrons,,23/01/2023,"Gloucs, Estuary Tower, Slimbridge WWT ",with Carol
8,Mute Swan,Cygnus olor,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South",
9,Bewick's Swan,Cygnus columbianus,,23/01/2023,"Gloucs, Peng Observatory,  Slimbridge WWT ",with Carol
10,Whooper Swan,Cygnus cygnus,,29/01/2023,"Cambs, A605",large herds in fields; adult & juvenile close to road showed very well (with J.Watts)
11,Egyptian Goose,Alopochen aegyptiaca,,29/01/2023,"Norfolk, Shernbourne Rd",flew over road (with J.Watts) 1 on island AVL 9/4 (with Carol)
12,Shelduck,Tadorna tadorna,,17/01/2023,"Warks, Alvecote Pools",3 birds
13,Mandarin Duck,Aix galericulata,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South",drake
14,Garganey,Spatula querquedula,,08/04/2023,"Staffs, Tucklesholme Quarry SWT",very confiding drake picking insects off water surface with short flights (with J.Watts)
15,Blue-winged Teal,Spatula discors,Yes,07/05/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",distant inactive drake (with J.Watts)
16,Shoveler,Spatula clypeata,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South",
17,Gadwall,Mareca strepera,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South",
18,Wigeon,Mareca penelope,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South",
19,Mallard,Anas platyrhynchos,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South",
20,Pintail,Anas acuta,,21/01/2023,"Glamorgan, Penclawdd ",
21,Teal,Anas crecca,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South",
22,Red-crested Pochard,Netta rufina,,09/04/2023,"Leics, Albert Village Lake ",female 
23,Pochard,Aythya ferina,,05/01/2023,"Leics, Albert Village Lake ",2m 1f
24,Ring-necked Duck,Aythya collaris,,05/02/2023,"Leics, Dishley Pool, Loughborough ",female showed very well; distant female Cefni Reservoir 18/02 (with Carol)
25,Tufted Duck,Aythya fuligula,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South ",
26,Scaup,Aythya marila,,18/02/2023,"Anglesey, Inland Sea ",4 birds 3 drakes (with Carol)
27,Eider,Somateria mollissima,,25/08/2023,"Carms, Pembrey Harbour ","distant flock c30 birds off Whiteford, Gower"
28,Surf Scoter,Melanitta perspicillata,,19/02/2023,"Conwy, Llanddulas ",2 very distant Ad drakes (with Carol) Welsh tick
29,Velvet Scoter,Melanitta fusca,,19/02/2023,"Conwy, Llanddulas ","Ad drake flying, juv Swithland Reservoir 23/12 "
30,Common Scoter,Melanitta nigra,,19/02/2023,"Conwy, Llanddulas ",
31,Long-tailed Duck,Clangula hyemalis,,20/02/2023,"Anglesey, Benllech ",distant drake flew towards me and landed on sea
32,Goldeneye,Bucephala clangula,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir North",
33,Smew,Mergellus albellus,,,**********,**********
34,Goosander,Mergus merganser,,10/02/2023,"Staffs, Chasewater ",pair flew from Jeffrey's Swag; pair over Reservoir and single female moved from bank showing well as we walked back at dusk (with J.Watts)
35,Red-breasted Merganser,Mergus serrator,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay ",2m 1f distantly
36,Ruddy Duck,Oxyura jamaicensis,,,**********,**********
37,Red Grouse,Lagopus lagopus,,17/02/2023,"Denbighshire, World's End",1 & 2 flying; 1 sat watching us before stretching and flying in front of us (with Carol)
38,Grey Partridge,Perdix perdix,,06/03/2023,"Leics, Shenton Lane Sibson to Shenton",2 birds running along roadside took flight 11:29
39,Pheasant,Phasianus colchicus,,03/01/2023,"Leics, Kelham Bridge 1st hide ",4m 1f under feeders. h.b.n.s Ashby Canal 01/01
40,Red-legged Partridge,Alectoris rufa,,22/03/2023,"Leics, Bufton Lane ",pr crossed road; took flight and flew by me after skulking in hedge
41,Nightjar,Caprimulgus europaeus,,08/06/2023,"Carms, Llyn Llech Owain CP",called Coo-ic 3x 9:59. Seen 10:09 & 10:11 when hovered close. Heard churring 10:17 and seen several times more. Churring well as I left 10:31. Another churring near car park 10:53
42,Swift,Apus apus,,24/04/2023,"Leics, Thornton Reservoir ",1 bird with c200 Sand Martins and about 5 each House Martins and Swallows
43,Cuckoo,Cuculus canorus,,28/05/2023,"Norfolk, Lakenheath Fen RSPB ",Several seen & heard inc females bubbling call (with J.Watts) singing male h.b.n.s (with Carol) Longmoor Lake 8/5
44,Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon),Columba livia,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay",Feral Pigeon 
45,Stock Dove,Columba oenas,,13/01/2023,"Leics, Shenton Flashes",3 birds
46,Woodpigeon,Columba palumbus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Barlestone ",
47,Collared Dove,Streptopelia decaocto,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Barlestone ",
48,Water Rail,Rallus aquaticus,,05/01/2023,"Leics, Albert Village Lake ",h.b.n.s squealed once in reeds at outlet (with Carol)
49,Moorhen,Gallinula chloropus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow Pool, Barlestone ",
50,Coot,Fulica atra,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South ",
51,Crane,Grus grus,,23/01/2023,"Gloucs, Estuary Tower, Slimbridge WWT",3 ad 1 imm (with Carol)
52,Little Grebe,Tachybaptus ruficollis,,08/01/2023,"Leics, Longmoor Lake ",
53,Great Crested Grebe,Podiceps cristatus,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir North ",
54,Slavonian Grebe,Podiceps auritus,,19/02/2023,"Anglesey, Beddmanarch Bay ",2 distant birds Valley side with tide well in
55,Stone-curlew,Burhinus oedicnemus,,28/05/2023,"Norfolk, Weeting Heath NWT ",1 ad 1 juv seen from West Hide (with J.Watts)
56,Oystercatcher,Haematopus ostralegus,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay",
57,Black-winged Stilt,Himantopus himantopus,,28/04/2023,"Carms, Llanelli WWT Western Scrapes ","3 birds showed excellently all afternoon, reappearing after Crows had driven them off (with B.Beck & R.Hunt)"
58,Avocet,Recurvirostra avosetta,,05/03/2023,"Gloucs, Discovery Hide,  South Lake,  Slimbridge WWT ",20+ birds (with Carol)
59,Grey Plover,Pluvialis squatarola,,29/01/2023,"Norfolk, Titchwell Marsh RSPB ",
60,Golden Plover,Pluvialis apricaria,,23/01/2023,"Gloucs, Estuary Tower, Slimbridge WWT ",with Carol 
61,Ringed Plover,Charadrius hiaticula,,18/02/2023,"Anglesey, Cemlyn Bay ",3 birds on beach (with Carol)
62,Little Ringed Plover,Charadrius dubius,,25/03/2023,"Leics, Bosworth Road, Kirkby Mallory ",fairly stationery bird far side of wet stony field
63,Lapwing,Vanellus vanellus,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay",
64,Eurasian Whimbrel,Numenius phaeopus,,30/04/2023,"Glamorgan, Loughor Bridge ","1 bird feeding along shore: 2 more British Steel Hide, Llanelli WWT"
65,Curlew,Numenius arquata,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay",
66,Bar-tailed Godwit,Limosa lapponica,,31/03/2023,"Carms, Pwll Slipway",49 birds with Oystercatchers 
67,Black-tailed Godwit,Limosa limosa,,29/01/2023,"Norfolk, Titchwell Marsh RSPB ",
68,Woodcock,Scolopax rusticola,,04/03/2023,"Carms, Pwll Lagoon LNR ",1 flew out of scrubby woodland overhead at 16:38
69,Snipe,Gallinago gallinago,,03/01/2023,"Leics, Kelham Bridge 1st hide ",4 birds
70,Red-necked Phalarope,Phalaropus lobatus,,28/05/2023,"Leics/Rutland, Eyebrook Reservoir ",flighty male showed well  feeding near Tern platforms  (with J.Watts)
71,Common Sandpiper,Actitis hypoleucos,,08/04/2023,"Warks/Staffs, Middleton Lakes RSPB ",initially seen flying then feeding on island and pool edges (with J.Watts)
72,Green Sandpiper,Tringa ochropus,,03/01/2023,"Leics, Kelham Bridge 1st hide ",feeding in shallow water near island
73,Wood Sandpiper,Tringa glareola,,07/05/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",2 birds showed excellently close to car park (with J.Watts)
74,Redshank,Tringa totanus,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay",
75,Lesser Yellowlegs,Tringa flavipes,Yes,01/10/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",juv showed excellently on pools on Saltmarsh (with J.Watts)
76,Spotted Redshank,Tringa erythropus,,24/08/2023,"Carms, British Steel Hide, Llanelli WWT ",w pl with Redshanks
77,Greenshank,Tringa nebularia,,22/01/2023,"Carms, British Steel Hide, Llanelli WWT ",
78,Turnstone,Arenaria interpres,,29/01/2023,"Norfolk, Titchwell Marsh RSPB ",with Lapwings on island (with J.Watts)
79,Knot,Calidris canutus,,28/04/2023,"Carms, Llanelli WWT Lagoon",at least 19 winter plumaged birds amongst large Black-tailed Godwit flock (with B.Beck)
80,Ruff,Calidris pugnax,,07/05/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",good numbers (with J.Watts)
81,Curlew Sandpiper,Calidris ferruginea,,01/10/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",several seen (with J.Watts)
82,Sanderling,Calidris alba,,25/08/2023,"Carms, Pembrey Harbour ",7 birds with 1 Knot & Oystercatchers  (with B.Beck)
83,Dunlin,Calidris alpina,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay",
84,Purple Sandpiper,Calidris maritima,,19/02/2023,"Anglesey, Trearddur Bay",2 birds roosting on rocks at high tide
85,Little Stint,Calidris minuta,,07/05/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",sum pl bird feeding with Dunlin (with J.Watts)
86,White-rumped Sandpiper,Calidris fuscicollis,,01/10/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ","Ad feeding behind Reedbed Hide with Dunlins, Ringed Plovers a Little Stint and a Curlew Sandpiper (with J.Watts)"
87,Black Tern,Chlidonias niger,,01/06/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir ",distant Ad perched on straw bale and flying near railway viaduct (with G.Reffin & Mr Tulley) also 2 Hobbies over woods
88,Arctic Tern,Sterna paradisaea,,25/08/2023,"Carms, Pembrey Harbour ",juv off Burry Port with Sandwich Terns (with B.Beck)
89,Common Tern,Sterna hirundo,,07/05/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",several birds (with J.Watts)
90,Sandwich Tern,Thalasseus sandvicensis,,31/03/2023,"Carms, Pwll Slipway ",5 birds on sandbars 
91,Little Gull,Hydrocoloeus minutus,,01/04/2023,"Carms, Nevill's Dock nr Machynys",2s flying with BH Gulls  (with B.Beck & G.Harper)
92,Kittiwake,Rissa tridactyla,,19/02/2023,"Conwy, Llanddulas ",
93,Black-headed Gull,Chroicocephalus ridibundus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Bufton",
94,Mediterranean Gull,Ichthyaetus melanocephalus,,19/02/2023,"Anglesey, Trearddur Bay",Ad on sea with BH Gulls
95,Common Gull,Larus canus,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir North ",
96,Caspian Gull,Larus cachinnans,,10/02/2023,"Staffs, Chasewater",1w with J.Allen & J.Watts
97,Herring Gull,Larus argentatus,,20/01/2023,"Gwent, M4",
98,Yellow-legged Gull,Larus michahellis,,10/02/2023,"Staffs, Chasewater","2w with I.Ward, J.Allen & J.Watts"
99,Great Black-backed Gull,Larus marinus,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay",
100,Glaucous Gull,Larus hyperboreus,,10/02/2023,"Staffs, Chasewater","1w with I.Ward, J.Allen & J.Watts "
101,Lesser Black-backed Gull,Larus fuscus,,05/01/2023,"Leics, Albert Village Lake ",
102,Iceland Gull,Larus glaucoides,,10/02/2023,"Staffs, Chasewater","Adult with I.Ward, J.Allen & J.Watts "
103,Arctic Skua,Stercorarius parasiticus,,23/09/2023,"Cleveland, South Gare Breakwater ",dark phase sat on Tees Estuary then chased Gulls (with J.Watts)
104,Black Guillemot,Cepphus grylle,,17/02/2023,"Anglesey, Holyhead New Harbour ",3 summer plumaged birds (with Carol)
105,Razorbill,Alca torda,,19/02/2023,"Anglesey, South Stack RSPB ",rafts on sea and many scattered on cliffs (with Carol)
106,Common Guillemot,Uria aalge,,18/02/2023,"Anglesey, Cemlyn Bay ",single bird drifted fast past Landguard Buoy (with Carol)
107,Red-throated Diver,Gavia stellata,,19/02/2023,"Conwy,  Llanddulas ",quite a few 
108,Great Northern Diver,Gavia immer,,29/01/2023,"Norfolk, Titchwell Marsh RSPB ",seen twice towards wind turbines on sea (with J.Watts)
109,Fulmar,Fulmarus glacialis,,20/02/2023,"Anglesey, Benllech ",3+ birds circling out at sea
110,Manx Shearwater,Puffinus puffinus,,10/06/2023,"Glamorgan, Limeslade Bay ","866 flew east 5:52-6:52 also 3 imm Gannets, 22 Guillemots in a line Kittiwakes not counted"
111,Black Stork,Ciconia nigra,Yes,01/10/2023,"Lincs, Frampton Marsh RSPB ",juv in flight twice distantly over Saltmarsh the 2nd flight maybe a minute (with J.Watts)
112,Gannet,Morus bassanus,,20/02/2023,"Anglesey, Benllech ",Ad flew past at distance 
113,Brown Booby,Sula leucogaster,Yes,23/09/2023,"Cleveland, South Gare Breakwater ",Ad female initially asleep on old Pilot Pier showed very well then flew to various buoys between c9:00 & 12:30 LIFER (with J.Watts)
114,Cormorant,Phalacrocorax carbo,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South ",
115,Shag,Gulosus aristotelis,,17/02/2023,"Anglesey, Holyhead New Harbour ",1 diving; 1 on platform (with Carol)
116,Spoonbill,Platalea leucorodia,,18/04/2023,"Leics, Shenton Wetlands ",brief flight view 20:33 lost to view in Juncus.
Seen again 19/4 preening c6:40 then feeding to c6:55 + 2 Curlews 
117,Bittern,Botaurus stellaris,,28/05/2023,"Norfolk, Lakenheath Fen RSPB ",flew to our left then in an arc in front of us landing in reeds to our right h.b.n.s booming once (with J.Watts) Middleton Lakes RSPB 8/4
118,Night-heron,Nycticorax nycticorax,,26/04/2023,"Leics, Finger Lake, Watermead CP behind Plover Hide ","3 adults roosting in Sallows (with A.Smith, D.Gray & G.Reffin)"
119,Little Egret,Egretta garzetta,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South ","1 bird; 6 in a field by Castle Farm, Bilstone 04/01"
120,Cattle Egret,Bubulcus ibis,,26/08/2023,"Carms, British Steel Hide, Llanelli WWT ","2 birds 1 sum pl with B.Beck, G.Harper & R.Taylor 9 Leics, Fenn Lanes nr Dadlington 19/12 (with Ken & Maureen Reeves & John Pegler)"
121,Great White Egret,Ardea alba,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South ",2 birds
122,Grey Heron,Ardea cinerea,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir South ",
123,Osprey,Pandion haliaetus,,28/05/2023,"Rutland, Manton Bridge, Rutland Water",female on nest with juveniles head showing; male flew in with another stick to add to nest (with J.Watts)
124,Sparrowhawk,Accipiter nisus,,04/01/2023,"Leics, Brascote Pits ",female seen 3 times trying to catch Starlings at roost
125,Marsh Harrier,Circus aeruginosus,,23/01/2023,"Gloucs, Estuary Tower, Slimbridge WWT ",distant Cream Crown towards Frampton on Severn church (with Carol)
126,Hen Harrier,Circus cyaneus,,22/01/2023,"Glamorgan, Llanrhidian Marsh",male flew low north-east along marsh; male flew close by Nene Washes RSPB 29/01 (with J.Watts)
127,Pallid Harrier,Circus macrourus,Yes,15/12/2023,"Carms, British Steel Hide, Llanelli WWT ",juv circling The Butts hunted marsh and creeks before perching on board. Flew again around The Butts before heading over Loughor estuary towards The Gower (with B.Beck & R.Hunt)
128,Red Kite,Milvus milvus,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Quay nr Sewage treatment plant ",
129,Buzzard,Buteo buteo,,03/01/2023,"Leics, Kelham Bridge ",
130,Barn Owl,Tyto alba,,29/01/2023,"Cambs, Nene Washes RSPB ",hunting rough ground at dusk showing very well (with J.Watts) day flying bird 9:40 Market Bosworth to Wellsborough 16/02
131,Long-eared Owl,Asio otus,,29/01/2023,"Cambs, Nene Washes RSPB ",2 birds roosting in hedge (with J.Watts)
132,Short-eared Owl,Asio flammeus,,29/01/2023,"Cambs, Nene Washes RSPB ",1 roosting in hedge; 1 hunting at dusk (with J.Watts)
133,Tawny Owl,Strix aluco,,29/01/2023,"Cambs, Nene Washes RSPB ",roosting in tree hole (with J.Watts)
134,Hoopoe,Upupa epops,,23/08/2023,Leics,flew over drive; later flushed from hedge flew onto fence then fed on lawn
135,Kingfisher,Alcedo atthis,,29/01/2023,"Cambs, Nene Washes RSPB ",female (with J.Watts)
136,Great Spotted Woodpecker,Dendrocopos major,,01/01/2023,"Leics,  May Meadow, Barlestone ",
137,Green Woodpecker,Picus viridis,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br44 to 45 Ashby Canal nr Carlton",
138,Kestrel,Falco tinnunculus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br45 to 46 Ashby Canal nr Carlton ",
139,Merlin,Falco columbarius,,22/01/2023,"Glamorgan, Llanrhidian Marsh ",flew south west along marsh then towards us before climbing high over Llanrhidian village another Whitemoor Haye 8/4 ( with J.Watts)
140,Hobby,Falco subbuteo,,22/05/2023,"Leics, Thornton Reservoir ",Initially hawking insects circling high nr church 14:10; seen again 3x best views over woods to north 14:38 (with D.Wright)
141,Peregrine,Falco peregrinus,,13/01/2023,"Leics, Ashby Canal nr Shenton",1 bird circling over ducks on Canal; 2nd bird joined it 1 stooped and a brief skirmish between the 2.
142,Red-backed Shrike,Lanius collurio,,29/06/2023,"Staffs, Middleton Lakes RSPB ",distant Ad male viewed nr East Screen (with J.Watts & H.King)
143,Jay,Garrulus glandarius,,03/01/2023,"Leics, Kelham Bridge 1st hide ",2 bird
144,Magpie,Pica pica,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br44 to 45 Ashby Canal nr Carlton ",
145,Chough,Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax,,19/02/2023,"Anglesey, South Stack RSPB ",2 birds flew by as we walked back to car park (with Carol)
146,Jackdaw,Coloeus monedula,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Barlestone ","2 on aerials, small flock circling soon after. 1st bird of the year "
147,Rook,Corvus frugilegus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br44 to 45, Ashby Canal nr Carlton ",
148,Carrion Crow,Corvus corone,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow, Barlestone ",
149,Raven,Corvus corax,,16/01/2023,"Leics, Brascote Pits ",1 heard distantly then 1 flew low close by wings whistling 
150,Coal Tit,Periparus ater,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow, Barlestone ",
151,Marsh Tit,Poecile palustris,,12/01/2023,"Leics, Ambion Wood, Shenton ",came to seed on tiny bird table; later 'Pitchu' call heard 
152,Willow Tit,Poecile montanus,,21/01/2023,"Carms, Llyn Llech Owain feeding station",
153,Blue Tit,Cyanistes caeruleus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow, Barlestone",
154,Great Tit,Parus major,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow, Barlestone",
155,Bearded Tit,Panurus biarmicus,,04/02/2023,"Lincs, Alkborough Flats ",h.b.n.s (with Laura & Matthew)
156,Skylark,Alauda arvensis,,21/01/2023,"Glamorgan, Penclawdd ",3 birds feeding on unfrozen area by large rocks
157,Sand Martin,Riparia riparia,,23/03/2023,"Leics, Thornton Reservoir ",2 birds increased to 6 when rain set in (with Andy Smith)
158,Swallow,Hirundo rustica,,05/04/2023,"Leics, Thornton Reservoir ",at least 4 with 50+Sand Martins & 1 House Martin feeding low over water in drizzle
159,House Martin,Delichon urbicum,,05/04/2023,"Leics, Thornton Reservoir",1 bird with at least 4 Swallows & 50+Sand Martins  feeding low over water in drizzle
160,Cetti's Warbler,Cettia cetti,,04/02/2023,"Lincs, Alkborough Flats",2 chasing birds & several singing (with Laura & Matthew); h.b.n.s Llanelli WWT 22/01
161,Long-tailed Tit,Aegithalos caudatus,,07/01/2023,"Leics, Sence Valley Forest Park ",with Carol 
162,Wood Warbler,Phylloscopus sibilatrix,,29/04/2023,"Carms, Gwenffrwd-dinas RSPB ",singing & displaying male (with B.Beck)
163,Willow Warbler,Phylloscopus trochilus,,31/03/2023,"Carms, small pool Pwll Slipway",good numbers singing and hawking insects over water in drizzle
164,Chiffchaff,Phylloscopus collybita,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Kidwelly Water Treatment Plant ",2+ birds feeding in conifers
165,Sedge Warbler,Acrocephalus schoenobaenus,,08/04/2023,"Warks/Staffs, Middleton Lakes RSPB ",2 singing birds showed very well (with J.Watts)
166,Reed Warbler,Acrocephalus scirpaceus,,01/04/2023,"Carms, Ashpits Pond, Burry Port ",short burst song and flight view (with B.Beck)
167,Grasshopper Warbler,Locustella naevia,,08/05/2023,"Leics, Longmoor Lake ",singing male h.b.n.s (with Carol)
168,Blackcap,Sylvia atricapilla,,08/04/2023,"Warks/Staffs, Middleton Lakes RSPB ","several males seen well and heard singing (withJ.Watts), male h.b.n.s Penllergaer Woods 2/4"
169,Garden Warbler,Sylvia borin,,29/04/2023,"Carms, Gwenffrwd-dinas RSPB ",singing male (with B.Beck)
170,Lesser Whitethroat,Curruca curruca,,22/06/2023,"Leics, Ashby Canal nr Carlton ", scruffy singing male showed briefly ;h.b.n.s old hedges east side paddocks Thornton Res 05/05
171,Whitethroat,Curruca communis,,18/04/2023,"Leics, Kelham Bridge ",singing male 
172,Dartford Warbler,Curruca undata,,05/06/2023,"Devon, Aylesbeare Common RSPB","male with at least 3 young, a second male came close churring. brief song heard walking back (with Carol)"
173,Goldcrest,Regulus regulus,,15/01/2023,"Leics, by gate to Smenell Field, Smithy Lane, Burbage Wood",no sign of Hawfinch
174,Wren,Troglodytes troglodytes,,07/01/2023,"Leics, Sence Valley Forest Park",with Carol h.b.n.s Ashby Canal 01/01
175,Nuthatch,Sitta europaea,,06/01/2023,"Leics, Tinsel Lane, Wellsborough to Far Coton ",
176,Treecreeper,Certhia familiaris,,16/03/2023,"Leics, Willesley Lake",
177,Starling,Sturnus vulgaris,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Barlestone ",single flew over; 20-30 circling soon after
178,Song Thrush,Turdus philomelos,,13/01/2023,"Leics, Br35 Ashby Canal",
179,Mistle Thrush,Turdus viscivorus,,04/01/2023,"Leics, Hornsey Rise, Wellsborough ",2 birds on wires 
180,Redwing,Turdus iliacus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Bufton",
181,Blackbird,Turdus merula,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow, Barlestone",
182,Fieldfare,Turdus pilaris,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Congerstone to Carlton Rd",
183,Spotted Flycatcher,Muscicapa striata,,28/05/2023,"Norfolk, Weeting Heath NWT ",brief views of bird flying out to catch insects in tall trees by West Hide (with J.Watts) 1 Thornton Reservoir 31/5
184,Robin,Erithacus rubecula,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow, Barlestone",
185,Pied Flycatcher,Ficedula hypoleuca,,29/04/2023,"Carms, Gwenffrwd-dinas RSPB ",many males and more females than I've seen previously (with B.Beck)
186,Black Redstart,Phoenicurus ochruros,,20/01/2023,"Carms, Llys Y Foryd, Kidwelly",fem/1w male on rooftops feeding frequently (with Alannah Ruthen) Welsh tick 
187,Redstart,Phoenicurus phoenicurus,,29/04/2023,"Carms, Gwenffrwd-dinas RSPB ",several males (with B.Beck)
188,Stonechat,Saxicola rubicola,,21/01/2023,"Glamorgan, Penclawdd car park ",female landed on boat
189,Wheatear,Oenanthe oenanthe,,25/03/2023,"Leics, Bosworth Rd, Kirkby Mallory ",2 birds on wet stony field
190,Dipper,Cinclus cinclus,,19/02/2023,"Gwynedd, Afon Ogwen off A5, Llwyn Bleddyn Rd",feeding in torrent
191,Tree Sparrow,Passer montanus,,08/04/2023,"Staffs, Whitemoor Haye ",5 birds flew from roadside hedge to derelict house (with J.Watts)
192,House Sparrow,Passer domesticus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Barlestone ",
193,Dunnock,Prunella modularis,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br45 to 46 Ashby Canal nr Carlton ",
194,Yellow Wagtail,Motacilla flava,,16/04/2023,"Leics, Windmill Pool, Brascote Pits ",4 birds 2m 
195,Grey Wagtail,Motacilla cinerea,,02/01/2023,"Leics, Swithland Reservoir North ",
196,Pied Wagtail,Motacilla alba,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Congerstone to Carlton Rd",White Wagtail Whitemoor Haye 8/4 (with J.Watts)
197,Meadow Pipit,Anthus pratensis,,21/01/2023,"Carms, near River Towy, Cilsan Bridge ",
198,Tree Pipit,Anthus trivialis,,29/04/2023,"Carms, near Llyn Brianne Reservoir ",several singing & parachuting males (with B.Beck)
199,Rock Pipit,Anthus petrosus,,17/02/2023,"Anglesey, South Stack ",heard high pitched call; walking around cars at lighthouse car park (with Carol)
200,Chaffinch,Fringilla coelebs,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br46 Ashby Canal ",
201,Hawfinch,Coccothraustes coccothraustes,,19/02/2023,"Conwy, Llanrwst by Tu Hwnt i'r Bont Tearooms",1 bird at top of Oak tree briefly 
202,Bullfinch,Pyrrhula pyrrhula,,03/01/2023,"Leics, Kelham Bridge ",2 birds near path to 1st hide h.b.n.s Ashby Canal 01/01
203,Greenfinch,Chloris chloris,,16/01/2023,"Leics, The Old Bakery, Sutton Cheney ",2 birds
204,Linnet,Linaria cannabina,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br46 Ashby Canal",
205,Lesser Redpoll,Acanthis cabaret,,14/02/2023,"Leics, Battram Wood",flock feeding on Alder cones
206,Common Crossbill,Loxia curvirostra,,01/05/2023,"Carms, Llyn Llech Owain ",3 birds flew over calling landed in conifer inc 1 red male
207,Goldfinch,Carduelis carduelis,,01/01/2023,"Leics, May Meadow, Barlestone ",
208,Siskin,Spinus spinus,,19/01/2023,"Leics, Thornton Reservoir ",10+ birds
209,Snow Bunting,Plectrophenax nivalis,,02/12/2023,"Leics, Beacon Hill ",confiding bird feeding on path (with Carol & D.Gray)
210,Yellowhammer,Emberiza citrinella,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br46 Ashby Canal ",
211,Cirl Bunting,Emberiza cirlus,,05/06/2023,"Devon, Labrador Bay RSPB ","several sightings, at least 3 singing males (with Carol)"
212,Reed Bunting,Emberiza schoeniclus,,01/01/2023,"Leics, Br45 to 46 Ashby Canal ",