Swanpool/Boultham mere 20/03.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:05 pm

Walked across my local patch this morning. As I neared the mere I could hear Whooper swans calling and when I got there I was amazed to find 121 of them on the mere (the largest flock I have ever seen in Lincolnshire).
They were very vocal with several birds displaying. There were only 8 or 9 juveniles present.
The birds were still present when I left at 13:15.

Also 1 Kingfisher.

Michael Harrison · **Posted:** Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:26 pm

I was driving around the Lincoln bypass at 5pm this evening driving east when a skein of c60 swans, presumably whoopers, flew low over the A46 following the Fossdyke towards Burton Woods.

Mike

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:42 pm

13 Whooper Swans still present on the mere this morning, 7 adults and 6 juvs.

Chris Grimshaw · **Posted:** Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:18 pm

31 Fieldfare in the field
I Chiffchaff in the woods
plus at least 1 Green Woodpecker and 2 GSW

Freddy Johnson · **Posted:** Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:50 pm

The 13 Whooper Swans still present on the mere until 2.20pm at least (7ads, 6 juvs), showing very well in the bright sunshine mainly in front of the Hide.
NB. Someone has left a black fold-up camping chair in the Hide.

Regards,

Freddy

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:00 pm

The 13 whooper Swans are still present this morning, Sunday.
Also 2 Teal and 5 Sand Martins.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:19 am

13 Whooper Swans still present this morning, Monday, but the mix has changed with 8 adults & 5 juvs (7adults & 6 juvs yesterday & Saturday).
Has one family party moved on and been replaced by another?

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:41 am

The 13 Whooper Swans are still present this morning, Tuesday.
Also seen:-
6 Cormorants
2 Grey Herons
7 Mute Swans (2 adults & 5 of last years juvs)
4 Pochard
2 Red-legged Partridge
4 Grey Partridge
2 Fieldfare
3 Chiffchaffs singing

Chris Grimshaw · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:46 pm

The Whoopers were still present at 16:45 on Tuesday afternoon.
Only 4 Cormorants
4 Grey Herons
No Chiffchaff or hirundines
Gadwall 2
Shoveler 4
Kingfisher 1
Little Grebe 1
Great Crested Grebe 1
Sparrowhawk 1

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:24 pm

13 Whooper Swans still present this afternoon, Wednesday.
1 female Marsh Harrier flew through S at 13:50.
1 Snipe flushed by harrier.
1 Kingfisher.
1 Treecreeper.

With Dean Nicholson.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:02 pm

The 13 Whooper Swans are still present this morning, Thursday. Assuming that some of them are part of the 121 which arrived last Fridy they have now been present for a week. Presumably the NW winds are deterring them from moving and they will continue their migration when the winds turn to a more favouable direction.

Also present 2 Oystercatchers.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:03 pm

The 13 Whooper Swans still present this morning, Sunday. Amazing that they have stayed for this length of time.
Also 2 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Shelduck, 1 drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 yaffling Green Woodpecker, 1 singing Chiffchaff and 5 Fieldfares.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:30 pm

After a protracted stay the Whoopers have finally moved on.

Dean Eades · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:16 pm

Cracking record Andy

The Lincolnshire Bird Club

Swanpool/Boultham mere 20/03.

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