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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

3 Hobbies, GWE, Snipe, 2 Wigeon best at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. 6 Curlew (inc colour ringed birds AT & 6N) best at the Flashes. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

6 Curlew (inc colour ringed AT & 6N) landed at #uptonwarren Flashes at 1030 this morning. Also 2 Snipe, Water Rail, Stonechat & 5 Swallows. Adult Common Gull, Hobby, 3 Snipe, Green Sand, 3 Wigeon at the Moors Pool as per Mike I, Des J & Mark C. 7 Little Egrets at the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A Redshank dropped in at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning, as did a Common Tern. 2 Snipe, 6 Curlew, Whitethroat, Stonechat and a few hirundines - mostly Swallows - best of the rest. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A bit of rain at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning brought down 2 juv Ringed Plovers briefly. They flew south when a Peregrine swooped low over the water. A fem type Wheatear dropped in later in the morning. Also 6 Curlew, 2 Stonechat, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler(Ion Riley), Whitethroat. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

7 Swallows flew over my garden in the WR3 area of Worcester early this morning. Also Grey Wagtail and Jay (both rarities for the garden). #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A juv Marsh Harrier showed a couple of times at the northern end of #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. Also 3 Hobbies, 60 Lapwing, Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 12 Teal, 35 Gadwall, 3 Little Egrets. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A fem/juv type Ruff was at #uptonwarren Flashes briefly this morning. Also 6 Curlew (inc colour ringed AT & 6N), Green Sand, 2 Stonechat, Whitethroat, L Whitethroat, Kestrel. A fem Pintail, Wigeon, Snipe, 30+ Lapwing, Hobby were at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds

Fem/juv type Ruff at Upton Warren Flashes (07/09/2026)

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Delighted to catch up with my first GWE of the year at #uptonwarren this morning (it didn't linger). Singles of Snipe, Green Sand, Common Sand, Wigeon, Shoveler, Hobby, 2 Reed Warbler, 4 Swift & all 3 common hirundine species best of the rest. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The/a Spotted Crake was reported again in front of the Lapwing hide at #uptonwarren Moors Pool at 0600 by the finder of last Monday's bird! It didn't show thereafter! 2 Common Tern, 6 Green Sands, 2 Common Sands, Hobby, Red Kite best of the rest. #WorcsBirds

Amy's Marsh from the Lapwing hide at Upton Warren Moors Pool 24/08/2026.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

2 Greenshank dropped in at #uptonwarren Moors Pool at 0850, staying for 20 mins before flying off north. Common Sand, 6 Green Sands, 2 Snipe, juv Shelduck & Hobby best of the rest. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This fem/juv Whinchat (a reserve year tick) was found by Phil Wood at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning. Also 3 Stonechat (m,f,juv); Redstart (m), Curlew & Green Sand. Common Sand, 2 Green Sands, Hobby & 2 Common Tern were seen at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Some brief film of the Spotted Crake found by Steve Myatt early am in front of the Lapwing hide at #uptonwarren Moors Pool. This is our second bird of the year; the other having been found on April 12th. It is the first time that more than one has been seen on site in any calendar year. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This adult Hobby (pic below) graced the Moors Pool at #uptonwarren this morning. Also Red Kite, Common Tern (rare here recently), 5 Green Sands and at least 3 Water Rail - 2 of which were juveniles. #WorcsBirds

Adult Hobby at the Moors Pool, Upton Warren 10/08/2026 as viewed from the Lapwing hide.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A bit of movement at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning with a Greenshank and Ringed Plover dropping in. Also Snipe, Common Sand, 2 Green Sands and a Hobby. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

2 Black-tailed Godwits at 1145 from the Jacobs hide at #uptonwarren Moors Pool. A Snipe, 4 Green Sands & 6 Little Egret were seen earlier from the same hide. Small Copper, Brown Hawker & Ruddy Darter along the river. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Plenty of shoreline at #uptonwarren Moors Pool at the moment. The highlight of the morning were 2 juv Goosander that dropped in briefly before heading SE towards the Flashes, 5 Green Sands & a Common Sand. 50 species in total - NO Tufted Duck!! #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I rarely post anything remotely 'mothy' but couldn't resist sharing this little video of a Hummingbird Hawkmoth taken in my Worcester garden this evening. #TeamMoth

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A Curlew, 8 Lapwing & 5 Teal were the best at a very dry #uptonwarren Flashes this morning(see comparison pics below). 2 Water Rail & a Kingfisher were at the Hen Pool. 4 Green Sands, a juv LRP, juv Water Rail, Kingfisher, Mistle Thrush & 2 Hobbies were reported at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Merrimans Hill, Worcester, Worcestershire on 05/07/2026. View my #BirdTrack list: app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu... Due to a family bereavement - my mother passed away 18th June - & my own ill health - gallstones - I have been birding from home recently. Here are this morning's sighings:

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

www.facebook.com/share/p/1LFC... This may well be the last White-letter Hairstreak I have seen at Upton Warren - 9 years ago. Have we had any sightings since?

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

At #uptonwarren this morning: a GWE seen over the Sailing Pool (Clive Lee). A Common Tern & unseasonal Meadow Pipit were seen by Dave J. Also Green Sand, 8 LRP inc 30 day old juv, just 21 Avocet, Red Kite, Stonechat pr. A Gadwall with 2 young were at the Moors Pool (Dave J). #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The first Green Sandpiper of the year dropped in at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning. Also 7 LRP inc juv, 44 Avocet, 4 Lapwing, 2 Oyks, 6 Shelduck plus 7 young, drake Shoveler, Water Rail, Stonechat pr. A fem/juv Goosander was reported at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Delighted to see our first brood of Shelducklings at #uptonwarren this morning, as well as the now 14 day old LRP chick. Unfortunately the other LRP nest has been predated, as have any remaining Avocet nests. A Fox was seen inside the protective fence again! @worcswt.bsky.social #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A family party of 4 Redstart were at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning: a male, female & 2 juvs. One of the juvs is shown in this brief video. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A Redshank was new at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning. Also 19 Avocet, 7 LRP inc 10 day old chick, 6 Lapwing, 2 Oyks, Stonechat pr, Grey Wagtail, Red Kite, Painted Lady. 21 Avocet, 2 Oyks, 4 Lapwing, 6 Mute Swan + 6 cygnets, Red Kite, Large Red Damselfly at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

A smart adult Little Gull was found at #uptonwarren this afternoon by Stuart Croft but unfortunately didn't linger. Also 7 Avocet, 2 Common Tern. 34 Avocet, Ringed Plover, 6 LRP, Stonechat m, Red Kite at the Flashes. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Highlights at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning: Common Sand, 34 Avocet, 6 LRP, 3 Oyks, 6 Lapwing, 10 Shelduck, 5 Gadwall, Yellow Wagtail, Stonechat m, Mistle Thrush, Red Kite. 2 Ringed Plover this afternoon as per @birdergladys.bsky.social. #WorcsBirds

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Graham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's Temmminck's time! Far more spring records than autumn ones - as shown in this old @birdtrack.bsky.social graph. More about wader migration here: wadertales.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/w... @jocelyngould.bsky.social @gary-woodburn.bsky.social @severnsidebirds.bsky.social

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The highlight at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning was a Whimbrel seen by @rbstrng.bsky.social and I to the north of the Avocet hide flying west. Also 2 Ringed Plover, Common Sand, 32 Avocet, 6 LRP, 8 Shelduck, Stonechat pr, Red Kite. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Saw my first Cuckoo of the year at #uptonwarren this morning; a non-calling bird flew north over the Flashes before later heading south before perching out of sight. A Ringed Plover was also briefly on site and a Hobby was reported hunting at the Moors Pool @birdergladys.bsky.social. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Later 2 Yellow Wagtails dropped onto the spit in front of the Avocet hide and a Hobby was seen flying high to the north. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A second Osprey in 2 days went through the Flashes & Moors Pool at #uptonwarren this morning. Also GWE (Gert Corfield), 45 Avocet, 8 LRP, 3 Common Sands, Snipe, Stonechat pr. A Greenshank was at the Moors Pool this afternoon (DAJ,JS). #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

While looking for potential Arctic Terns at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this afternoon I chanced upon an OSPREY (pictured below). It is the first I've seen on site for 4 years! A Water Rail with 2 chicks was also very pleasing to see. The only Tern I saw was a Common Tern. #WorcsBirds

An Osprey over the northern side of the Moors Pool at Upton Warren. BOC shot courtesy of Phil Cooper.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A further update from @worcswt.bsky.social re the car park closing time at #uptonwarren Flashes car park. The gates will be closed at 7.30pm.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A second Wood Sandpiper was found at #uptonwarren Moors Pool mid-morning(Lyn Cooper). The one at the Flashes was still there when this one was being viewed. It was last seen on the shoreline of the Broadmeadow Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

2 BLACK-WINGED STILT at #uptonwarren Flashes. Also a Wood Sandpiper.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

This Grasshopper Warbler was reeling and showing well from the brambles to the south of the Jacobs hide at #uptonwarren Moors Pool late morning. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

2 year ticks for me this morning at #uptonwarren: Garden Warbler in sub-song, showing reasonably well at the Sailing Pool & a Lesser Whitethroat at the Flashes. Also 33 Avocet, 6 LRP, Curlew, Snipe, Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, Stonechat pr. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

An hour or so in my Worcester garden this afternoon produced my first 2 Swifts of the year, flying north up the River Severn. Also a Swallow, singing Blackcap, several Holly Blues & a Large White butterfly.

A view from my garden in Worcester, overlooking the WRGS playing fields, and with the Malvern Hills in the distance.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A female Redstart along the West track at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning was a year tick for me. 2 Grasshopper Warbler were still reeling along there - one in front of the Jacobs hide. A Common Tern was seen briefly from the Jacobs hide. No sign of the Pied Fly at the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

SPOTTED CRAKE at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning, found by Nick Earl in front of the North Moors hide. Also 2 Common Sand, 2 Avocet, 5+ Snipe, 2 Oyks, Med Gull 2s, all 3 common hirundines, Reed & Sedge Warblers plus Gropper reported reeling in front of Jacobs hide. #WorcsBirds

Spotted Crake seen in front of the North Moors hide at Upton Warren this morning (12/04/26). BOC image courtesy of the finder - Nick Earl.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

At #uptonwarren today: Sailing Pool: Cmn Sand, 200+ Sand Martin, 7 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 1 Redpoll, 1 Siskin over(DJ) Flashes: Cmn Sand, Curlew, 4 LRP, 7 Avocet, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Warbler, Stonechat pr. Moors: Med Gull 2s, Cmn Sand, Snipe, 4 Avocet, 2 Sedge & 1 Reed Warbler. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Highlights at #uptonwarren today. Flashes: Redshank, Curlew, 4 LRP, 5 Avocet, 2 Oyks, 5 Lapwing, 10 Redpoll, Stonechat pr. Sailing Pool: female Goosander circled but didn't land. Moors Pool: 2s Med Gull, 6 Snipe, 2 Oyks, 2 Lapwing, Nuthatch. 12 Blackwits through as per Des Jennings.

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A golden 10 minutes at #uptonwarren Sailing Pool this morning yielded 3 new year ticks: a drake Mandarin, 2 Swallows & a House Martin! The Mandarin soon flew but the latter two remained, with at least 8 Swallows present early afternoon. A Red Kite drifted south across the Flashes. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

This 2nd summer Mediterranean Gull was seen at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning. A 1st winter Common Gull also graced us with its presence.

2nd summer Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren Moors Pool (22/03/26)

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

These 2 summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwits were new in at #uptonwarren Flashes this morning. The Barnacle Goose of questionable origin was seen again with Canada Geese on the Sailing Pool. #WorcsBirds

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Andy Pitt @andypitt.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Heard my first male Blackcap of the Spring in song along the Salwarpe path at #uptonwarren this morning. 7 Snipe, 2 Oyks, 1 Lapwing, Pochard pr, 4 Shelduck, 10 Gadwall, 9 Shoveler, 6 Teal plus an Otter were seen at the Moors Pool. #WorcsBirds

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