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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
04/10/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R Angus
12:45
Please only view from the public footpath.  
03/10/13HobbyQueen Mother Reservoir1R Gilham
12:00
Over southern end. Key holders only.  
03/10/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
11:29
West Fen/Manor Farm. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
01/10/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R F Milligan
09:43
1 perched in the fallen dead tree and 1 flying around West Fen. Later on the Hobbys and Sparrowhawk were all perched together in the fallen dead tree. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
30/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3R F Milligan
10:53
2 perched in the fallen dead tree and 1 flying around WestFen/Manor Farm/Honey Field. S/W G Duffus, P&L Kendall. Please only view from the public footpath.  
29/09/13HobbySearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs2J E Andrews
08:00
ad. Please only view from the public footpath.  
27/09/13HobbyDorney Wetlands, Jubilee River1M Hunt
 
27/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3R F Milligan
10:25
2 at first, then joined by a third bird at 12:20 when all three were hunting together over West Fen/Manor Farm/Honey Field. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
26/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3R Jinks
13:30
Eliminating the dragonflies in a fantastic display. Please only view from the public footpath.  
26/09/13HobbyTilehurst1G Sumner
17:10
Flying east over Fairford Rd.  
25/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2P J Crowley
14:00
ad. actively hunting dragonflies with a superb display of flying. Please only view from the public footpath.  
25/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R F Milligan
10:45
1 perched in dead tree at 'Pine Peninsular' and 1 hawking over the diggings. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
24/09/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes2R A Price
16:00
hunting over workings wonderful flying display.  
24/09/13HobbyHosehill Lake, Theale GPs1M Terry
13:00
Hunting very successfully over the copse/butterfly meadow. My last of the year?  
23/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R A Price
16:30
right of teal hide making passes across lake but retuurnig to same tree.  
23/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2P J Crowley
13:30
seen briefly hawking. Please only view from the public footpath.  
23/09/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1P Scudamore
Also seen at Lavells in dead oak.  
23/09/13HobbyJubilee River1D Cleal
 
22/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2P Bright-Thomas
16:00
ad. Over landfill briefly.  
22/09/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1P Bamford
16:00
Hawking over the new workings, excellent views.  
22/09/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1R J Godden
08:00
juv. Perched in oak tree on New Workings giving fantastic views.  
21/09/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Jinks
12:00
 
21/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1P Foulds
13:50
In treelinw NW of Bittern Hide.  
20/09/13HobbyTilehurst1G Sumner
17:30
imm. West over Fairford Rd.  
20/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Marsh
11:10
Seen from Bittern hide, then later from Teal hide, catching plenty of dragonflies.  
20/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2P Kendall
11:00
Hawking over the workings for 30min+. Please only view from the public footpath.  
18/09/13HobbyEton Wick1K P Duncan
19:30
'hawking' over flood.  
18/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3M Hunt
14:17
All in a tree at the same time. Please only view from the public footpath.  
18/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2R Marsh
09:55
Bittern hide, with T Harden.  
15/09/13HobbyLea Farm Lake1M F Walford
 
14/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Marsh
Seen at the top of a dead tree near Teal hide just before we got distracted by trying to locate the mystery bird.  
14/09/13HobbyTilehurst1G Sumner
12:20
Over Dark Lane.  
12/09/13HobbyTilehurst1G Sumner
17:00
Low over Fairford Rd.  
12/09/13HobbyEton Wick1K P Duncan
19:30
ad. 'hawking' over the flood.  
12/09/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R A Price
16:00
in tree right of hide.  
12/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R A Price
16:30
hunting over central island seen from bittern hide a third bird was photographed sitting on scrape this was a juvenile the two l saw were adults.  
12/09/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R A Price
16:00
in tree right of hide.  
12/09/13HobbyQueen Mother Reservoir1R Gilham
12:00
Over heading west. Key holders only.  
11/09/13HobbyWoose Hill1P Bright-Thomas
07:15
ad. >SE ... making four species of raptor before breakfast.  
11/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1M F Walford
07:30
Over the landfill.  
10/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1P Scudamore
11:50
Also seen at Lea Farm.  
10/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R F Milligan
10:31
1 hunting over the diggings, which was joined by the second bird at midday. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
10/09/13HobbyThatcham1M J Dear
 
08/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3R Gilham
13:00
Please only view from the public footpath.  
08/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1M F Walford
 
08/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Marsh
Hunting over Lea Farm landfill, seen from Bittern hide.  
07/09/13HobbyLower Farm GP1L Seward
 
07/09/13HobbyCalcot, Reading1R Josey
15:00
drifted over nice and slowly to give excellent views.  
07/09/13HobbyDorney Wetlands, Jubilee River1D A Carter
 
07/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2I D Paine
11:00
 
07/09/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Jinks
10:30
 
04/09/13HobbyLower Farm GP2G Stewart
15:10
Further sighting during the afternoon.  
04/09/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2S Day
14:15
 
01/09/13HobbyOld Windsor1K P Duncan
over Bells of Ouzeley Harvester.  
03/09/13HobbyLea Farm Lake1S Hughes
14:45
 
03/09/13HobbyUfton Nervet Woods2P Hickman
08:40
Adult close to nest site, one young calling regularly.  
02/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R F Milligan
10:26
Hunting over the diggings. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
01/09/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1S Day
14:20
Bittern hide.  
01/09/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R F Milligan
12:07
Hunting over the diggings. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
01/09/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1R Murfitt
11:30
Hunting over East Fen.  
01/09/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Jinks
11:00
 
31/08/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1S Day
14:30
 
31/08/13HobbyLower Farm GP7J E Andrews
13:00
for a golden few minutes all 7 on view at the same time i ad and i juv on view most of the afternoon.  
31/08/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1M F Walford
 
31/08/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R Murfitt
10:30
hunting insects. Please only view from the public footpath.  
31/08/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1S Day
14:30
 
31/08/13HobbyCrookham Common1R Gilham
12:46
Feasting on the dragonflies over the pools. Please keep to the main paths.  
31/08/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3R Jinks
12:30
Possibly 4. Fantastic low hunting displays near conveyor belt. Please only view from the public footpath.  
30/08/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1L Garner-Langham
07:50
 
29/08/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3R F Milligan
10:29
Hunting over the diggings. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
28/08/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1S Day
14:20
In dead trees N of lake.  
27/08/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2R F Milligan
10:55
Over the diggings, putting the gulls to flight. S/W G Duffus & T Callister. Please only view from the public footpath.  
27/08/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Marsh
Over car park field, with FJC & T Harden.  
26/08/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
09:57
High over Honey Field/Manor Farm. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
23/08/13HobbyUfton Nervet Woods3P Hickman
12:25
Two adults circling nest site. Young (probably two) calling for food.  
18/08/13HobbyBucklebury1R M Haydon
11:45
Over fields about 2km W of Bucklebury.  
18/08/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1M F Walford
Over the landfill from the back of the carpark field.  
18/08/13HobbyStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:20
hunting over fields north of village.  
18/08/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1G Duffus
11:30
East Fen. Please only view from the public footpath.  
17/08/13HobbyMidgham Quarry1P E Hutchins
15:17
Over the entrance area, viewed from Brimpton Road. Private site.  
17/08/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1F J Cottington
11:15
ad. Over fast and low East.  
11/08/13HobbyBowdown Woods Nature Reserve1M J Dear
15:00
 
10/08/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1F J Cottington
10:15
ad. In from landfill over Lavell's for a few moments.  
09/08/13HobbyEton Wick1D Cleal
Buzzed a Peregrine 3 times.  
03/08/13HobbyCrookham Common1R Gilham
12:30
flew north over the pools. (No sign of Wood Sand). Please keep to the main paths.  
02/08/13HobbyWoose Hill1P Bright-Thomas
08:15
GYT ... neat plumage, poss juvenile? [Just seen a thread on birdforum that indicates that juveniles would not be around until late August.].  
25/07/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1R Murfitt
19:00
flew west over New Workings.  
24/07/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1P E Hutchins
15:33
North-west over the Teal Hide area.  
24/07/13HobbyQueen Mother Reservoir1P E Hutchins
10:47
Briefly among hirundines over the southern slope before continuing on eastwards. Key holders only.  
23/07/13HobbyBisham1M J Taylor
20:30
In Bisham Woods, calling consistently, presumably juv. Only seen without bins. Also heard on 19th July.  
22/07/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
09:32
Ad, perched in dead tree at Honey Field. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
16/07/13HobbyMaidenhead1K G White
10:45
ad. STEADLILY FLYING HIGH ACROSS THE SKY AMONGST SWIFTS, AND THEN PLUNGING DOWN RAPIDLY BEHIND TREES IN SUBURBAN GARDENS OF COLLEGE RD.  
17/07/13HobbyLea Farm Lake1L R Blundell
14:45
Taking a bath near the sand martin bank.  
17/07/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
10:15
Ad, hunting over Honey Field. S/W G Duffus#. Please only view from the public footpath.  
11/07/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
10:25
m, perched at the top of the fallen dead tree at Manor Farm. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
10/07/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1M Hunt
Please only view from the public footpath.  
09/07/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
11:41
At the western end of the diggings. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
04/07/13HobbyWellbottom Down1R Gilham
11:00
Over, heading west.  
06/07/13HobbyLower Farm GP1J E Andrews
14:00
 
04/07/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
11:30
Ad, catching prey over Honey Field. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
30/06/13HobbyWellbottom Down1P E Hutchins
07:32
ad. In from Oxfordshire.  
29/06/13HobbyThames Valley Business Park2S Hughes
Great display by the birds catching dragonflies over the lakes.  
27/06/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1P E Hutchins
09:55
In from the west, leaving to the south where seen again several times (in Hampshire). Please only view from the public footpath.  
26/06/13HobbyUpper Bucklebury1N Cleere
08:00
seen from kitchen window - an annual event here now! Also, Peregrine reported to me as perched on BT building in centre of Newbury yesterday - the first there for some time.  
25/06/13HobbyRuscombe1L R Blundell
15:15
Over Ruscombe Pond.  
25/06/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes2R A Price
14:30
flying around in front of conveyer steps.  
25/06/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
10:35
Honey Field/Manor Farm. Please only view from the public footpath.  
23/06/13HobbyJubilee River1K P Duncan
'hawking' along the bank between bridges 18 and 19.  
23/06/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1M F Walford
Over the new workings.  
22/06/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1R Murfitt
10:30
Over Colebrook lake North and New Workings.  
21/06/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1M Hunt
Please only view from the public footpath.  
20/06/13HobbyHolyport1S K Proddow
18:30
Over White Hart.  
20/06/13HobbyUpper Bucklebury1D Reynolds
 
19/06/13HobbyCaversham Heights, Reading1T G Ball
10:30
First of the year from home.  
16/06/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1P Humphrey
Seen hunting over the same area as the marsh harrier and sitting in the same dead tree - but not at the same time, unfortunately - circa 15.45.  
14/06/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
12:35
Hunting over East and West Fen. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
13/06/13HobbyHosehill Lake, Theale GPs1T G Ball
09:30
 
13/06/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
09:50
Chasing Hirundines over West Fen. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
10/06/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1R A Price
14:00
hunting over workings.  
08/06/13HobbyBurnthouse Lane GP, Pingewood GPs1T G Ball
11:30
ad. Resting on the ground for over 20 minutes. Please only view from the public footpath.  
07/06/13HobbyTilehurst1G Sumner
19:40
Over Fairford Rd.  
04/06/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
11:55
Over Manor Farm and Honey Field. S/W G Duffus & Bruce Archer. Please only view from the public footpath.  
03/06/13HobbyWishmoor Bottom, Swinley Forest1M Hunt
 
03/06/13HobbyLea Farm Lake1R Marsh
08:25
Over the Loddon > Lea Fm GP.  
01/06/13HobbyWhit Coombe1M J Taylor
14:00
SU300828.  
02/06/13HobbyHosehill Lake, Theale GPs1T G Ball
10:00
Over flying NE.  
02/06/13HobbySearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs3J E Andrews
11:00
Please only view from the public footpath.  
01/06/13HobbyRoundoak Piece1S A Graham
21:10
 
30/05/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
10:27
Flying in amongst the hirundines over East Fen and then headed west. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
29/05/13HobbyLea Farm Lake1R Marsh
10:45
Flew south over landfill/lake's edge, harassed by Common Tern. Seen with S Day & B May.  
27/05/13HobbyWoolhampton GPs2M F Walford
 
27/05/13HobbyHart's Hill1C McEwan
15:10
SU530686.  
17/05/13HobbyFobney Island12R Righelato
Hawking mayflies all day.  
26/05/13HobbySearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs2J E Andrews
09:00
Please only view from the public footpath.  
25/05/13HobbyRoundoak Piece1P Driver
21:15
over.  
25/05/13HobbyTheale3M Terry
13:30
Viewed hunting at low level along the canal from the first wooden foot bridge East of the M4 behind the Main Pit. Views down to 10-15 yards - outstanding!  
23/05/13HobbyMoatlands GP, Theale GPs4R Crawford
15:25
 
21/05/13HobbyWoolhampton GPs1M Hunt
 
17/05/13HobbyMoatlands GP, Theale GPs2K E Moore
15:45
both flying very low over the water.  
16/05/13HobbyJubilee River1K P Duncan
section alongside the Eton Playing Fields.  
12/05/13HobbyLoddon Nature Reserve, Twyford GPs1M Turton
 
12/05/13HobbyColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes1T G Ball
09:00
 
11/05/13HobbyLea Farm Lake1F J Cottington
12:30
Over low along Loddon and towards Sandford Farm.  
09/05/13HobbyTheale GPs1M Price
13:15
enjoying the high winds with c50 swifts.  
08/05/13HobbyWoolhampton GPs1P E Hutchins
16:01
Present to at least 16:36 - about the western end of the pits / Garganey Pool.  
07/05/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes6R F Milligan
12:45
Amazing sight, feeding over Manor Lake and East Fen. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
07/05/13HobbyLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2S Day
13:25
 
06/05/13HobbyMoor Green Lakes1G J King
 
05/05/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
13:00
Over Manor Lake then flew S/W. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
04/05/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Reedman
07:00
f.  
03/05/13HobbySlough SF2K P Duncan
 
02/05/13HobbyWoolhampton GPs1P E Hutchins
17:20
Over the main entrance track, drifting towards Shalford Lakes.  
02/05/13HobbySearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs6J E Andrews
09:30
Please only view from the public footpath.  
02/05/13HobbyCharvil1N Edwards
15:30
 
02/05/13HobbyNew workings, Moor Green Lakes3R F Milligan
12:35
2xAdults and a 1st S, feeding over Manor Lake. Please only view from the public footpath.  
28/04/13HobbyHungerford1T Bunce
19:30
Flying fast/low from Chilton Foliat along R Kennet, mobbing or attacking swallows.  
27/04/13HobbyColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes1T Keene
11:30
Single bird at Colebrook Lake North, flying north-west.  
27/04/13HobbyWoolhampton GPs1M F Walford
 
27/04/13HobbyCalcot, Reading1S A Graham
17:00
Low S. over the Bath Rd.  
26/04/13HobbyBorough Marsh1R Dryden
13:00
Made an unsuccessful attempt at a Swallow. Lamenting the lack of Dragonflies so far!  
25/04/13HobbySwinley Forest1D Mackenzie
16:30
Perched on the posts of overhead wires between lower and upper star posts.  
25/04/13HobbyDinton Pastures CP1B May
13:30
over Lee Farm.  
24/04/13HobbyBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP3R Marsh
Also 1 seen earlier with S Day at Sandford lake. With T Harden.  
24/04/13HobbyBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP3R Marsh
With T Harden.  
23/04/13HobbyRowneys Predator Lake, Woolhampton GPs2K E Moore
13:30
 
23/04/13HobbyBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP4S Day
12:00
 
22/04/13HobbySandford Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1S Day
13:00
 
21/04/13HobbyGorrick Plantation2R Murfitt
11:00
soaring.  
21/04/13HobbyWoolhampton GPs6R C Price
11:20
At least 6 . Arrived about 11:20.  
21/04/13HobbyDinton Pastures CP2P J Crowley
11:30
1 Flycatching over Sandford Lake, and then over north end of Black Swan Lake with a second bird.  
21/04/13HobbySearle's Farm Lane GP (S), Burghfield GPs2C McEwan
10:30
 
21/04/13HobbyWoolhampton6G Farnell
 
20/04/13HobbyWhite Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1S Dimond
14:30
Flying high north over White Swan Lake.  
14/04/13HobbyLea Farm Lake1R Righelato
08:30
 

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