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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
17/01/24BlackcapCaversham1R Dryden
11:30
f. Been present in the garden for 2 weeks. SU725752.  
17/01/24Ring-necked ParakeetCaversham4R Dryden
11:30
They have been around since November but this is the largest group seen from the house so far. SU725752.  
18/01/24Tawny OwlCaversham1R Dryden
07:30
Flying over the houses opposite. SU725752.  
12/05/23SwiftSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs12R Dryden
11:00
Please only view from the public footpath.  
12/05/23NightingaleSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs1R Dryden
11:00
m. Please only view from the public footpath.  
12/05/23Red-crested PochardSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs2R Dryden
11:00
m. Please only view from the public footpath.  
03/05/23Common TernCaversham, R. Thames1R Dryden
07:50
Flying over Reading Bridge.  
22/04/23Ring-necked ParakeetSonning1R Dryden
17:30
Low over the car heading down Sonning Lane.  
25/04/23GadwallFobney Island1R Dryden
08:30
m.  
25/04/23Pied WagtailFobney Island1R Dryden
08:30
m.  
25/04/23Greylag GooseFobney Island2R Dryden
08:30
 
25/04/23Mute SwanFobney Island2R Dryden
08:30
m,f.  
25/04/23MoorhenFobney Island2R Dryden
08:30
 
25/04/23CootFobney Island6R Dryden
08:30
m,f. 3 pairs.  
25/04/23ChiffchaffFobney Island3R Dryden
08:30
m. One picking insects from the canal side vegetation on he water's edge.  
25/04/23Reed WarblerFobney Island2R Dryden
08:30
m.  
25/04/23Song ThrushFobney Island2R Dryden
08:30
m.  
25/04/23Reed BuntingFobney Island2R Dryden
08:30
m.  
22/03/23RavenSpencers Wood1R Dryden
16:40
Flying south over the A33 between Spencer's Wood and Grazeley.  
03/07/22KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1R Dryden
15:00
Along the Thames during the Berkshire Scouts Dragon boat regatta.  
12/05/22SwiftLower Caversham1R Dryden
Strange spectacle of a battle between a swift and a Starling. I can only assume that Starlings have taken over the nest hole the Swifts used last year on Briants Avenue and on returning the swift flew up to the hole, only to be met by an irate starling. The pair tumbled through the air with the swift being forced to the ground, stopping the traffic. A beeped horn separated the pair and the swift managed to take off again pursued by the starling over the rooftops.  
17/01/22PeregrineReading1R Dryden
08:30
m. On St Giles's church spire.  
26/12/21Mandarin DuckEmmer Green Pond12R Dryden
16:02
7m 5f.  
26/12/21Black-headed GullEmmer Green Pond13R Dryden
15:59
 
26/12/21MallardEmmer Green Pond60R Dryden
15:59
Approx plus the usual domestic additions.  
16/11/21WoodcockCaversham1R Dryden
18:00
Sadly deceased, collided with a window in the garden. SU725752.  
15/11/21Ring-necked ParakeetCaversham3R Dryden
09:40
Flying through. Only my second from home record. SU725752.  
25/09/21Reed BuntingFobney Meadow2R Dryden
09:00
 
25/09/21BuzzardFobney Meadow1R Dryden
09:00
With a very full crop.  
25/09/21KestrelFobney Meadow1R Dryden
09:00
 
25/09/21ChiffchaffFobney Meadow1R Dryden
09:00
 
25/09/21StonechatFobney Meadow2R Dryden
09:00
 
25/09/21Grey WagtailFobney Meadow2R Dryden
09:00
 
25/09/21Cetti's WarblerFobney Meadow2R Dryden
09:00
 
19/07/21Tawny OwlEmmer Green2R Dryden
22:00
juv. At least two youngsters in the grounds of the scout hut off Jefferson Close.  
30/04/21SwiftCaversham12R Dryden
15:00
Flock drifting north.  
30/04/21GreenshankFobney Meadow1R Dryden
13:20
Still present.  
05/02/21KingfisherCaversham, R. Thames1R Dryden
09:35
Riverside trees near Reading bridge.  
05/02/21Great Spotted WoodpeckerCaversham, R. Thames1R Dryden
09:35
Drumming in Hill's Meadow.  
27/01/21Long-tailed TitLower Caversham8R Dryden
09:45
Hill's Meadow.  
27/01/21RedwingLower Caversham6R Dryden
09:45
Hill's Meadow.  
27/01/21Song ThrushLower Caversham2R Dryden
09:45
Singing in Hill's Meadow.  
27/01/21TreecreeperLower Caversham2R Dryden
09:45
Hill's Meadow.  
27/01/21Grey WagtailLower Caversham1R Dryden
09:45
Along ditch in Hill's Meadow.  
27/01/21Mistle ThrushLower Caversham2R Dryden
09:35
Pair on South View Avenue.  
21/08/20NIGHT-HERONSandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Dryden
20:20
imm. Flew across Sandford over the trees towards the Loddon.  
01/07/20GoldfinchRoden Downs4R Dryden
21:00
 
01/07/20WhitethroatRoden Downs6R Dryden
21:00
 
01/07/20Red-legged PartridgeRoden Downs3R Dryden
21:00
 
01/07/20LinnetRoden Downs6R Dryden
21:00
 
01/07/20SkylarkRoden Downs20R Dryden
21:00
 
01/07/20Corn BuntingRoden Downs10R Dryden
21:00
 
01/07/20YellowhammerRoden Downs20R Dryden
21:00
 
01/07/20Barn OwlRoden Downs1R Dryden
21:00
One giving prolonged views beside the Ridgeway.  
14/04/20Mandarin DuckThames Valley Business Park4R Dryden
12:26
2m 2f. Two pairs along river.  
14/04/20Cetti's WarblerThames Valley Business Park3R Dryden
12:26
m. Three between Kennet mouth and TVP.  
28/11/19BlackcapCaversham1R Dryden
08:00
m. Feeding on rowan berries in front garden.  
07/11/18Water PipitFobney Meadow1R Dryden
08:45
Just one seen in a brief look. No sign of Cattle Egret again.  
06/02/18GoldfinchMortimer10R Dryden
08:15
 
06/02/18Great Spotted WoodpeckerMortimer2R Dryden
08:15
m/f. Pair in courtship behaviour.  
06/02/18HawfinchMortimer3R Dryden
08:15
Again in the churchyard. Flew from the Yews into tall trees behind.  
23/12/17Dartford WarblerWishmoor Bottom, Swinley Forest1R Dryden
09:15
Under the trees with the Crossbills.  
23/12/17Common CrossbillWishmoor Bottom, Swinley Forest5R Dryden
09:15
Flew off together from the Parrot Crossbill flock.  
23/12/17PARROT CROSSBILLWishmoor Bottom, Swinley Forest16R Dryden
09:15
Still showing well in the usual area.  
13/12/17HawfinchMortimer1R Dryden
09:00
m. Exactly where Pete said it would be in St Mary's churchyard. Thanks!  
15/09/17BlackcapChristchurch Meadows, Reading1R Dryden
08:15
m. Eating berries in my parent's garden. SU734729.  
14/09/17Red-legged PartridgeBracknell1R Dryden
08:20
Feeding on the grass verge next to Ellesfield Avenue in the Southern Industrial Area - most unexpected! SU854684.  
24/07/17Lesser Black-backed GullReading3R Dryden
2ad 1 juv. A pair has again successfully nested on the chimney of a Victorian house in East Reading. SU735728.  
23/06/17StonechatCrowthorne Wood2R Dryden
12:45
 
23/06/17Tree PipitCrowthorne Wood1R Dryden
12:45
m. Singing.  
07/05/17Little TernBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Dryden
10:15
Seen from the dog free area. Very mobile.  
04/01/17PeregrineBracknell2R Dryden
09:00
m/f. Still ever present on office building in Southern Industrial Area.  
30/07/16Ring-necked ParakeetCaversham1R Dryden
19:50
Only the second one seen over the garden. SU724752.  
19/07/16KestrelA329(M)1R Dryden
Jennet's Park exit. SU815703.  
19/07/16SparrowhawkA329(M)1R Dryden
f. Over the Wokingham junction. SU815703.  
19/07/16BuzzardA329(M)1R Dryden
Just past the M4. SU815703.  
19/07/16Red KiteA329(M)3R Dryden
Between Reading and the M4. SU815703.  
15/07/16House SparrowCavershamR Dryden
08:00
Pair onto third brood nesting inside my wall. Youngsters very noisy! SU725752.  
15/07/16SwiftCaversham32R Dryden
08:00
Increased numbers in the flock suggests successful local breeding in the neighbouring roads. SU725752.  
08/07/16SparrowhawkCaversham1R Dryden
19:00
m. Male flew over field into trees at Grosvenor Road end of Queen Anne's field. SU717753.  
08/07/16SwiftCaversham8R Dryden
19:00
SU717753.  
08/07/16Mistle ThrushCaversham4R Dryden
19:00
Pair with 2 juveniles still on the field of Queen Anne's school. SU717753.  
06/07/16Lesser Black-backed GullReading3R Dryden
A pair tending their chick having nested on the chimney of the Victorian house opposite my parents house. SU734729.  
25/05/16Blue TitMill Pond, Bracknell2R Dryden
13:00
Pair nesting in life buoy holder with very vocal young.  
25/05/16MallardMill Pond, Bracknell1R Dryden
13:00
juv. Only 1 duckling seen.  
25/05/16CootMill Pond, Bracknell6R Dryden
13:00
3 on nests.  
25/05/16Tufted DuckMill Pond, Bracknell4R Dryden
13:00
2 Pairs.  
25/05/16Great Crested GrebeMill Pond, Bracknell3R Dryden
13:00
1 on nest.  
25/05/16Little GrebeMill Pond, Bracknell1R Dryden
13:00
One showing well and whinnying.  
28/12/15Ring-necked DuckBray GPs1R Dryden
11:00
m. Still on pit by motorway.  
16/09/15PeregrineBracknell2R Dryden
08:45
Still on Fujitsu building this morning.  
15/09/15PeregrineBracknell2R Dryden
17:10
Female flew up to join another bird on the Fujitsu building.  
30/06/15Sandwich TernHosehill Lake, Theale GPs1R Dryden
12:25
Still present on post to right of tern raft.  
13/04/15Willow WarblerThames Valley Business Park1R Dryden
08:45
Singing migrant.  
11/04/15Mandarin DuckEmmer Green2R Dryden
17:00
m/f. Pair flying around my Scout hut off Kiln Road.  
11/04/15Tawny OwlEmmer Green1R Dryden
23:00
m. Hooting away by Peppard Road.  
10/04/15GadwallFobney Island2R Dryden
19:30
m/f.  
10/04/15TealFobney Island4R Dryden
19:30
2m 2f.  
10/04/15GarganeyFobney Island1R Dryden
19:30
m. Still in front of the viewing screen.  
27/03/15ChiffchaffThames Valley Business Park1R Dryden
08:15
Singing from the car park bushes for the second day.  
04/02/15Reed BuntingCaversham4R Dryden
08:00
On and under the feeders in the garden.  
03/02/15RookSuttons Business Park, Reading2R Dryden
08:45
The dusting of snow hasn't diminished the ardor of this pair. Nearest rookery I know of is along the railway cutting at Shepherds Hill - perhaps a breakaway will nest here.  
28/12/14SmewSandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Dryden
16:30
m.  
28/12/14Bewick's SwanLea Farm, Hurst3R Dryden
16:00
Still present at dusk.  
24/10/14TreecreeperWhiteknights Park, Reading1R Dryden
14:00
In clump with YB Warbler.  
24/10/14NuthatchWhiteknights Park, Reading1R Dryden
14:00
Calling by lake.  
24/10/14Mandarin DuckWhiteknights Park, Reading11R Dryden
14:00
8m 3f.  
24/10/14ShovelerWhiteknights Park, Reading2R Dryden
14:00
m.  
01/09/14Ring-necked ParakeetCaversham1R Dryden
06:30
Second time from the house in the last few days. SU725752.  
16/07/14MallardSonning Lock, R. Thames, Sonning6R Dryden
13:00
Female with 5 small ducklings.  
16/07/14Mandarin DuckSonning Lock, R. Thames, Sonning5R Dryden
13:00
Including 3 well grown juveniles.  
01/07/14Little GrebeFelix Farm, Shurlock Row1R Dryden
13:00
 
01/07/14Tufted DuckFelix Farm, Shurlock Row9R Dryden
13:00
Female with 8 ducklings.  
01/07/14KingfisherFelix Farm, Shurlock Row1R Dryden
13:00
 
12/05/14Reed WarblerThames Valley Business Park1R Dryden
13:00
Only one tentative singing male.  
12/05/14CuckooThames Valley Business Park1R Dryden
13:00
Initially perched on Oxon side, then flew into TVP lakes area.  
12/05/14HobbyThames Valley Business Park1R Dryden
13:00
Along the Thames.  
24/04/14WheatearQueen Mother Reservoir1R Dryden
17:00
Key holders only.  
24/04/14Red-breasted MerganserQueen Mother Reservoir1R Dryden
17:00
imm male. With four gc grebe, seen from the jetty. Key holders only.  
11/04/14BuzzardCaesar's Camp, Swinley Forest1R Dryden
13:00
Plus Orange-tip, several Brimstone and lots of Peacock.  
11/04/14Lesser RedpollCaesar's Camp, Swinley Forest40R Dryden
13:00
Initially in the trees at the south end of the camp, then flew over and out the west side.  
11/04/14Common CrossbillCaesar's Camp, Swinley Forest4R Dryden
13:00
Flew over the north end of the camp calling.  
08/04/14OystercatcherBorough Marsh1R Dryden
12:45
Not a lot of water.  
03/04/14Common TernMain Pit, Theale GPs1R Dryden
13:00
Around buoy 12, no sign of Sarnie.  
15/01/14Little OwlWhiteknights Park, Reading1R Dryden
22:00
Calling.  
29/04/13MallardCaversham2R Dryden
18:00
m/f. A pair of Mallard have greatly amused my children by taking up residence in my garden for the afternoon despite the distinct lack of water. They were well fed with bread before being shooed away as unsuitable residents for any of our nest boxes! SU726752.  
26/04/13HobbyBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
Made an unsuccessful attempt at a Swallow. Lamenting the lack of Dragonflies so far!  
26/04/13SwallowBorough Marsh20R Dryden
13:00
Approx. Moving through.  
26/04/13BuzzardBorough Marsh2R Dryden
13:00
 
26/04/13Red KiteBorough Marsh7R Dryden
13:00
One sat in the field for half an hour.  
26/04/13Stock DoveBorough Marsh2R Dryden
13:00
 
26/04/13Egyptian GooseBorough Marsh2R Dryden
13:00
Investigating a broken down tree - possible nest site?  
26/04/13WheatearBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
m.  
24/04/13SkylarkThames Valley Business Park2R Dryden
13:00
Singing.  
24/04/13Canada GooseThames Valley Business Park2R Dryden
13:00
Again nesting outside the office.  
24/04/13Mute SwanThames Valley Business Park2R Dryden
13:00
Nest on the main lake.  
24/04/13ChiffchaffThames Valley Business Park4R Dryden
13:00
singing.  
24/04/13Willow WarblerThames Valley Business Park2R Dryden
13:00
Singing.  
24/04/13Reed WarblerThames Valley Business Park1R Dryden
13:00
Half hearted subsong.  
03/04/13RedwingBorough Marsh150R Dryden
13:15
With Fieldfares.  
03/04/13FieldfareBorough Marsh150R Dryden
13:15
Along Loddon Drive.  
03/04/13JackdawBorough Marsh50R Dryden
13:15
 
03/04/13SparrowhawkBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:15
f.  
03/04/13Meadow PipitBorough Marsh2R Dryden
13:15
 
03/04/13TealBorough Marsh12R Dryden
13:15
 
03/04/13ShelduckBorough Marsh2R Dryden
13:15
 
27/03/13StonechatNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R Dryden
13:30
m. Please only view from the public footpath.  
27/03/13KestrelNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R Dryden
13:30
m. Please only view from the public footpath.  
27/03/13Marsh HarrierNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R Dryden
13:30
imm male. Made a brief sortie over the new workings, having previously been seen about an hour previously. Went down near the dead tree at the end of the tree line. Please only view from the public footpath.  
19/03/13SkylarkBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:20
 
19/03/13LapwingBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:20
 
19/03/13SnipeBorough Marsh80R Dryden
13:20
All flushed so count possible. When they re-settled it was hard to find a dozen.  
19/03/13TealBorough Marsh60R Dryden
13:20
Approx.  
19/03/13ShelduckBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:20
m.  
19/03/13MallardBorough Marsh12R Dryden
13:20
All pairs.  
19/03/13ShovelerBorough Marsh4R Dryden
13:20
2m 2f.  
19/03/13PintailBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:20
m.  
14/03/13BuzzardBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
 
14/03/13Egyptian GooseBorough Marsh3R Dryden
13:00
2 in Garden, 3rd with Canadas.  
14/03/13ShelduckBorough Marsh2R Dryden
13:00
2m.  
14/03/13LapwingBorough Marsh75R Dryden
13:00
 
14/03/13RedshankBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
 
05/03/13Egyptian GooseBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
 
05/03/13Red KiteBorough Marsh6R Dryden
13:00
Including one on the ground.  
05/03/13BuzzardBorough Marsh4R Dryden
13:00
 
05/03/13Ring-necked ParakeetBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
Calling from along the tree line.  
05/03/13LapwingBorough Marsh28R Dryden
13:00
Only half 8 on the ground a a flock of about 20 passing through. No other waders.  
05/03/13ShelduckBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
m.  
03/03/13Black SwanKennetmouth3R Dryden
11:43
 
01/03/13SparrowhawkBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:20
f. Flushed all the waders.  
01/03/13Golden PloverBorough Marsh35R Dryden
13:20
 
01/03/13LapwingBorough Marsh220R Dryden
13:20
ABT had another flock of about 300 along Thames Drive earlier.  
01/03/13RuffBorough Marsh2R Dryden
13:20
Seen with ABT.  
26/02/13Lesser RedpollThames Valley Business Park4R Dryden
14:30
Feeding in Alders outside office.  
19/02/13Lesser RedpollLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2R Dryden
13:00
On feeders. One was ringed.  
19/02/13SnipeLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP3R Dryden
13:00
 
19/02/13Jack SnipeLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Dryden
13:00
Showing fairly well at the back of Bittern Hide scrape. Occasionally waking up, preening and bobbing.  
08/02/13WaxwingBracknell6R Dryden
16:06
Still on edge of Jennet's Park by Peacock Farm.  
25/01/13FirecrestWhiteknights Park, Reading1R Dryden
13:00
m. Near entrance opposite Beech Lane. Loosely associating with Long-tailed Tit flock.  
17/01/13Black SwanReading2R Dryden
16:30
Two by the Waterside Centre near Thames Valley Park.  
17/01/13WaxwingEmmer Green20R Dryden
08:40
In top of tree on Burcombe Way.  
17/01/13Mandarin DuckEmmer Green2R Dryden
08:30
m/f. Pair on duck pond.  
16/01/13SiskinThames Valley Business Park20R Dryden
12:15
In Alders outside office.  
15/01/13OystercatcherQueen Mother Reservoir1R Dryden
13:00
Along path/bank towards pier. Key holders only.  
15/01/13PeregrineQueen Mother Reservoir1R Dryden
13:00
f. On top of one of the small towers. Key holders only.  
15/01/13Black-throated DiverQueen Mother Reservoir1R Dryden
13:00
Towards the south bank but very elusive! Key holders only.  
14/01/13Brent GooseQueen Mother Reservoir4R Dryden
13:45
South East. No sign of BB Pipit or BT Diver in complete circuit. Key holders only.  
14/01/13Mediterranean GullQueen Mother Reservoir1R Dryden
13:45
ad. Key holders only.  
14/01/13Long-tailed DuckQueen Mother Reservoir1R Dryden
13:45
In front of sailing club. Key holders only.  
13/01/13Willow TitCombe Wood2R Dryden
10:28
Along bridleway.  
13/01/13Marsh TitCombe Wood1R Dryden
10:28
Along bridleway.  
13/01/13HawfinchCombe Wood7R Dryden
10:28
In trees along Bridleway, not Ridgeway, sorry!  
16/12/12BlackcapCaversham1R Dryden
m. Sneaks in when the Mistle Thrush isn't looking. SU726752.  
16/12/12Mistle ThrushCaversham1R Dryden
Taken ownership of the last remaining pyracantha berries in the garden over the weekend. SU726752.