Birds
Following the small influx of six cachinnans (3 juvs, two 2nd cy, and a 4th cy) in August around the Sutton Courtenay/Appleford area, all has been quiet until the last few days. First one, then two and yesterday three new birds appeared, a 1st w and two 2nd w.
Obviously there is no access to the tip but the Gulls are now loafing in the ploughed fields and regularly visiting Appleford Pit and the 'Lesser Scaup Pit' at the Sutton end. Be aware though that after recent thefts security has been stepped up and the gates at the Sutton end are locked in the evenings weekdays and late afternoons at weekends. Viewing the Appleford pit from the haul road near the level crossing is still fine. It's always best to stay in your car if you want to see anything!
Cheers, Ian
- Appleford 8th Feb
Iceland Gull (2ndw) again in fields near Appleford this morning though mobile. But no further sign by 15:00. Nb: The road from Culham to Sutton Courtenay and beween Drayton & Sutton Courtenay are closed due to flooding. Sent with AquaMail for Android...
- Appleford: 7th February
Appleford Iceland Gull: The Iceland Gull from yesterday was seen from the cycleway as given in the ' White winged Gulls' post from yesterday. This is nearer to Appleford than Sutton Courtenay. Sorry for the confusion. John Edwards...
- Field Craft At The Spit Pit, Appleford
With regard to viewing Gulls at Appleford, can I implore anyone visiting the site to please stay in their cars. The Gulls are skittish enough without birders adding to the angst of their screwed up minds. After all, they have to cope with the sad antics...
- 4th December: Appleford Glaucous Gull
Jason Coppock has texted to say that there's a Glaucous gull (prob. 2nd winter) currently on the Spit Pit at Appleford. NB the level crossing is currently out of action so you need to approach from the Didcot end The bird flew off from the pit shortly...
- Appleford 30th October
1 Caspian Gull (1st w) in ploughed field south of Appleford adjacent to the B4016 this afternoon. 2nd w Caspian still on Sutton Courteney land fill this p.m (per Lew) ...
Birds
Caspian Gulls at Appleford
Following the small influx of six cachinnans (3 juvs, two 2nd cy, and a 4th cy) in August around the Sutton Courtenay/Appleford area, all has been quiet until the last few days. First one, then two and yesterday three new birds appeared, a 1st w and two 2nd w.
Obviously there is no access to the tip but the Gulls are now loafing in the ploughed fields and regularly visiting Appleford Pit and the 'Lesser Scaup Pit' at the Sutton end. Be aware though that after recent thefts security has been stepped up and the gates at the Sutton end are locked in the evenings weekdays and late afternoons at weekends. Viewing the Appleford pit from the haul road near the level crossing is still fine. It's always best to stay in your car if you want to see anything!
Cheers, Ian
- Appleford 8th Feb
Iceland Gull (2ndw) again in fields near Appleford this morning though mobile. But no further sign by 15:00. Nb: The road from Culham to Sutton Courtenay and beween Drayton & Sutton Courtenay are closed due to flooding. Sent with AquaMail for Android...
- Appleford: 7th February
Appleford Iceland Gull: The Iceland Gull from yesterday was seen from the cycleway as given in the ' White winged Gulls' post from yesterday. This is nearer to Appleford than Sutton Courtenay. Sorry for the confusion. John Edwards...
- Field Craft At The Spit Pit, Appleford
With regard to viewing Gulls at Appleford, can I implore anyone visiting the site to please stay in their cars. The Gulls are skittish enough without birders adding to the angst of their screwed up minds. After all, they have to cope with the sad antics...
- 4th December: Appleford Glaucous Gull
Jason Coppock has texted to say that there's a Glaucous gull (prob. 2nd winter) currently on the Spit Pit at Appleford. NB the level crossing is currently out of action so you need to approach from the Didcot end The bird flew off from the pit shortly...
- Appleford 30th October
1 Caspian Gull (1st w) in ploughed field south of Appleford adjacent to the B4016 this afternoon. 2nd w Caspian still on Sutton Courteney land fill this p.m (per Lew) ...