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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
14/09/13SwiftDonnington, Newbury1A Roberts
10:00
Circling with some House Martins - latest ever sighting of a swift for me.  
28/08/13SwiftBracknell3D A MacKenzie Dodds
19:15
Ive seen swifts over bracknell in september twice since moving here 2 years ago.... but something tells me that these three swifts today will be the last I see over the garden this year. ..  
23/08/13SwiftTilehurst1C McEwan
12:30
2. Flew over Westwood Road calling. Seen by R Josey. SU666736.  
17/08/13SwiftLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP4F J Cottington
11:15
From bottom of car park field, over landfill/LFGP 1, 2 & 1 thru South.  
03/08/13SwiftReadingS A Graham
19:30
None along the Oxford Rd at dusk.  
03/08/13SwiftCaversham1R C Watts
13:45
Only one bird have the others gone. ? Normally up to 15 birds seen. ???? Chiltern Road.  
01/08/13SwiftWokingham31E Napper
Behind Tesco's heading S.  
30/07/13SwiftCaversham15R C Watts
20:40
Over Westfield Road.  
29/07/13SwiftFifield30S K Proddow
17:45
Heading south.  
23/07/13SwiftLower Earley25D J Mills
08:15
Tight screaming group down to eaves height opp leisure centre.  
22/07/13SwiftMaidenhead9S K Proddow
11:00
Over Marlow roundabout.  
22/07/13SwiftReading23S A Graham
06:40
Impressive tight formation screaming over the W. end of the Oxford rd.  
17/07/13SwiftSonning Lock, R. Thames, Sonning7R C Watts
19:35
 
17/07/13SwiftTilehurst70G Sumner
18:30
In a tight group feeding on flying ants .  
17/07/13SwiftReading30R Crawford
11:50
30+ screaming above Carey Street.  
02/07/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes200R F Milligan
09:50
Probably more, mixed flock mainly Swift, with Swallow, House and Sand Martin, across the diggings. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
27/06/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes100R F Milligan
10:21
100+ over the diggings with a few Swallows and House Martin. Please only view from the public footpath.  
24/06/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs150R Crawford
15:20
 
22/06/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes300R Murfitt
10:30
approx - over New Workings, East and West Fen. Please only view from the public footpath.  
22/06/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes150P Bright-Thomas
07:15
Feeding over the open water part of the new workings. Please only view from the public footpath.  
21/06/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes40M Hunt
large numbers of hirundines feasting on the insects, predominately swifts. Please only view from the public footpath.  
21/06/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes10M Hunt
numerous overhead.  
16/06/13SwiftReading3S A Graham
18:40
Brook Gardens: Three birds flow up to the eves of a house, one disappearing under the eves with a loud thump.  
16/06/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes100R C Watts
12:20
Plus when rain came down all hunting over marsh.  
14/06/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes300R F Milligan
11:05
Mixed flock as per yesterday. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
13/06/13SwiftHosehill Lake, Theale GPs150T G Ball
09:30
 
13/06/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes300R F Milligan
09:37
Approx. count, mixed flock of mainly Swift with House Martin and Swallow over West Fen and Manor Farm. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
12/06/13SwiftThames Valley Business Park40S Hughes
15:00
Feeding at head height giving great close up views.  
09/06/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes200R Murfitt
10:00
approx - over East Fen and New Workings.  
09/06/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes200R Murfitt
10:00
Approx - possibly more over E Fena nd New Workings.  
08/06/13SwiftReading4S A Graham
09:30
Wilson Rd: Three birds briefly alighting together on the corner of house, fourth bird calling from under the eves.  
07/06/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes100P Bright-Thomas
09:30
ad. At least, low feeding over E fen. Excellent chance to look at state of plumage in flat light, most looking very brown (one quite faded). Please only view from the public footpath.  
06/06/13SwiftWoose Hill6P Bright-Thomas
20:45
High count for the year.  
02/06/13SwiftSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs200J E Andrews
11:00
Please only view from the public footpath.  
01/06/13SwiftWoodley4T Gibson
16:40
 
31/05/13SwiftCaversham, Chiltern Road8R C Watts
13:15
 
30/05/13SwiftNature Discovery Centre, Thatcham Marsh50G Stewart
17:30
Minimum count probably more.  
30/05/13SwiftBinfield200D Mackenzie
17:30
Large mixed flock of Hirundines feeding over water treatment works Hazelwood Lane..mostly Swifts but many Swallows and House Martins too.  
29/05/13SwiftDorney Wetlands, Jubilee River60D Beever
enjoying the mayflies.  
29/05/13SwiftLea Farm Lake40R Marsh
10:45
At least.  
27/05/13SwiftLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP70R Marsh
11:30
At least.  
26/05/13SwiftSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs40J E Andrews
09:00
Please only view from the public footpath.  
23/05/13SwiftCock Marsh120R Gilham
12:00
approx.  
23/05/13SwiftReading1S A Graham
17:15
Beecham Rd: Flow up into the front corner eves of a house at the bottom of the road.  
23/05/13SwiftMoatlands GP, Theale GPs150R Crawford
15:25
 
23/05/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs130R Crawford
07:20
 
20/05/13SwiftBracknell3D A MacKenzie Dodds
3 bangers getting close to discovering the new "swift half" nestboxes in Bracknell at dawn and now dusk. Close but no cigar just yet...  
17/05/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs500R Crawford
14:26
Probably many more.  
17/05/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs250K E Moore
15:00
approx.  
17/05/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes200M Hunt
12:30
c200 with House and Sand Martins. Please only view from the public footpath.  
16/05/13SwiftAscot Heath15R Gilham
13:00
Over the pools.  
16/05/13SwiftCaversham7O E Badziak
17:15
Wheeling and screaming over houses on Hemdean Road near Caversham Library. SU7175.  
14/05/13SwiftNature Discovery Centre, Thatcham Marsh30G Stewart
15:30
 
14/05/13SwiftBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP250F J Cottington
14:00
Very rough estimate, likely a lot more.  
14/05/13SwiftTheale GPs20A L Sharp
10:00
20+ Flying low . Grandstand view in binoculars of two that came together with much squealing for 3-4secs presumably mating? Never seen that before.  
14/05/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes40A L Sharp
12:30
40+ mixed with some housemartins/swallows and sandmartins over the lakes of the new workings. Flying low obviously insects high up hard to come by.  
13/05/13SwiftNature Discovery Centre, Thatcham Marsh40G Stewart
16:30
Also Swallows feeding over pit together with a few House Martins.  
13/05/13SwiftBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP60R Marsh
10:10
At least, with a similar # seen around the rest of the patch.  
12/05/13SwiftGreat Hollands, Bracknell4M Hunt
18:00
First sighting here this year.  
12/05/13SwiftLands End Lake, Twyford GPs40M Turton
Flock of at least 40 feeding over the lake for a short time. Couple of House Martins also feeding with the Swifts.  
12/05/13SwiftColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes20T G Ball
09:00
 
11/05/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes100R Murfitt
11:00
Approx over East Fen.  
11/05/13SwiftLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP12R Marsh
10:50
At least. Bittern hide.  
09/05/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs120R Crawford
15:35
 
09/05/13SwiftLower Farm GP1P E Hutchins
Late afternoon.  
08/05/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs70P E Hutchins
15:18
Minimum count at / beyond the eastern end of the pit.  
08/05/13SwiftWoolhampton GPs60P E Hutchins
16:30
Minimum count.  
07/05/13SwiftLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2T Alexander
06:00
flying east high overhead.  
07/05/13SwiftCaversham, Chiltern Road2R C Watts
13:25
Only my 10 summer migrant I am way behind the rest of you as a lot of my birding buddies know I had a new Hip in April and missed all the good birds like Bonaparte,s Gull for Berkshire but now I am back a little at a time.  
06/05/13SwiftReading3S A Graham
20:00
Pair over Prince of Wales Av. third at the E. end of the Oxford Rd.  
06/05/13SwiftLower Earley2M Terry
15:40
1m 1f. Mating overhead.  
05/05/13SwiftLower Earley6M Terry
18:00
Initially just one noted but half a dozen drifted south over the motorway.  
05/05/13SwiftBracknell1D Mackenzie
19:30
Lone bird feeding high over the garden this evening.  
05/05/13SwiftWoodley6P Foulds
17:35
 
04/05/13SwiftColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes12P E Hutchins
14:01
Minimum count of birds when the wind abated for a while.  
04/05/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes10R Murfitt
10:00
approx.  
03/05/13SwiftQueen Mother Reservoir2P E Hutchins
Minimum total recorded late afternoon. Key holders only.  
02/05/13SwiftTilehurst3G Sumner
17:30
Two days later than 2012.  
02/05/13SwiftCrowthorne3P J Crowley
08:30
Flying around east Crowthorne in regular territory. Also 2 yesterday for the first time this year.  
02/05/13SwiftLower Earley8D J Mills
10:00
first in 2013 on daily trip to/from ASDA.  
30/04/13SwiftQueen Mother Reservoir3M J McKee
08:50
Key holders only.  
28/04/13SwiftCharvil Meadows6J C Langridge
 
28/04/13SwiftStreatley2N J Bucknell
11:05
with Swallows and House Martins.  
29/04/13SwiftWhitley, Reading2D R Turner
19:05
For some years now Swifts have arrived between 23rd and 30th April. Nesting spot is known and has previously been recorded.  
29/04/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes20R F Milligan
09:51
At least, feeding over Manor Lake. Please only view from the public footpath.  
28/04/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes6R Murfitt
11:00
 
28/04/13SwiftSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs200J E Andrews
10:00
originally 16 present at 08:00, and then a large flock appeared. Please only view from the public footpath.  
28/04/13SwiftThatcham GPs2R Keel
12:30
 
27/04/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1T Keene
13:30
Please only view from the public footpath.  
27/04/13SwiftBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP10R Murfitt
11:00
Approx.  
27/04/13SwiftQueen Mother Reservoir3P E Hutchins
Present late morning about / beyond the western side. Key holders only.  
26/04/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs10A V Lawson
10:00
at least 10 over eastern end.  
26/04/13SwiftNew workings, Moor Green Lakes40R F Milligan
10:26
At least, feeding over Manor Lake. S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
26/04/13SwiftSearle's Farm Lane GP (N), Burghfield GPs6P Hickman
08:40
At least six over. Please only view from the public footpath.  
26/04/13SwiftWoolhampton GPs2C Foster
09:00
At least.  
25/04/13SwiftBlack Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP2R Marsh
16:20
With FJC et al.  
25/04/13SwiftMoor Green Lakes2R Marsh
Seen with L.S.  
25/04/13SwiftNewbury3A E Hickman
At least, over Westfields and canal with small party of House Martins.  
25/04/13SwiftThatcham4G Stewart
11:30
Circling high over Thatcham and seen from Station Road, Thatcham.  
24/04/13SwiftLea Farm Lake2R Marsh
With FJC.  
24/04/13SwiftSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs17J E Andrews
09:30
Please only view from the public footpath.  
22/04/13SwiftMain Pit, Theale GPs6A V Lawson
16:00
at least 6, distant views with small Hirundine flock.  
19/04/13SwiftSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs1J E Andrews
08:30
heading north . Please only view from the public footpath.  

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