Berkshire bird news

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You searched for all sightings reported between 01/01/2012 and 31/12/2012.

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
26/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir2M J McKee
11:15
Unbelievably two birds together on bank. Both photographed. Key holders only.  
25/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
08:40
South bank. Key holders only.  
24/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
11:30
On south bank. No further special access until 2013. Key holders only.  
23/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1J Hewitt
15:23
Came as close as 2 ft at one point! In front of sailing club. Key holders only.  
22/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
11:45
The Buff-bellied Pipit has been reported late morning in SE corner of reservoir. It has been moving onto nearby fields so may go missing. Gates closed at 4pm. Tomorrow access from 8am-4pm. This will be the last access available this year. Key holders only.  
22/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
10:50
No sign so far this morning. Key holders only.  
21/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
11:30
Still along east bank. Access available on Saturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm. Key holders only.  
20/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
12:05
In SE corner. Access available Saturday 8am - 4pm. Key holders only.  
20/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1A Berryman
Negative newsNo sign per RBA. Key holders only.  
19/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
08:23
Still near car park. Last access at 12 and gates closed at 1pm. Key holders only.  
18/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1A Berryman
Quite mobile today but still favouring East bank. spent 1 hour on the gravel workings but did return. Also became a lot more skittish in the afternoon when it seemed to befriend the local Grey Wagtail. For over an hour they were inseperable until flying off together towards the Honda building at 14:05. Key holders only.  
18/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1R C Watts
08:55
On slipway right of boat house then flew between boat house and pier. working its way along to pier seen with Richard Sajdak. M.M. and C.W. Left at 11:00 still near the pier. Key holders only.  
18/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
10:10
Still present on the east bank but no general access today. There will be access tomorrow (Weds 19th) as follows: entry is from 8am to 12 midday (last entry at midday) and everybody must have signed out and left by 1pm when the gate will be closed. Key holders only.  
18/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
Still present (per Birdguides). Key holders only.  
17/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
There will be no further access today and probably for the rest of the week. Birders ignoring this request could jeopardise the possibility of allowing future access. Key holders only.  
17/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
09:09
Still present near car park. Key holders only.  
16/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
12:04
Now west of sailing club. Key holders only.  
16/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M Terry
Flew to workings at approx 9:40 but came back! Currently between pier and slipway. TICK. Key holders only.  
16/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
08:00
Still present per Andy T. Key holders only.  
15/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1A Berryman
Showed well all afternoon to the 20 or so birders present. Favouring the SW Bank but later flew E and spent late afternoon feeding close to the pier. Key holders only.  
15/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1G Randall
Key holders only.  
15/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1K Spring
10:15
Key holders only.  
15/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1R C Watts
08:40
Seen with Richard Sajdak (08:40 till 09:55). Key holders only.  
15/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
08:14
Still present walk left to beyond the pier. Day permits available on the gate for £2. Key holders only.  
14/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
Access for Saturday: there will be access from 10am on Saturday. You must get a day permit from the person on the gate (suggested donation £2) and you must sign out when you leave. You will be able to park at the sailing club carpark. Key holders only.  
14/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
Unfortunately the Berks Ornithological Club has been unable to find a volunteer to organise the twitch today so access is only for bird club permit holders. If this changes I'll post a message here. If the bird is there tomorrow access will be possible. Please abide by these instructions as violating them could jeopordise the relationship between the club and Thames Water. Key holders only.  
14/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
09:00
On the south bank (per Trevor Guyatt). No news on access arrangements for today, details will be put here and on the news services ASAP. Key holders only.  
13/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
13:45
Still present beyond the pier. For non-permit holders access has been arranged for the rest of the day. Day permits will be issued on-site by Mike McKee for a suggested donation of £2. Keep to the main perimeter path and abide by any other on-site instructions. Directions: drive throught the gate and up the road to the sailing club, park to the left of the building and walk left towards the pier (c.200m). Key holders only.  
13/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M F Walford
13:25
Showing very well just beyond the pier (per Mike McKee). Key holders only.  
13/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
11:40
Still no further sign. Key holders only.  
13/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
09:31
No further sign by 9:30 since flying towards Honda building. Key holders only.  
13/12/12BUFF-BELLIED PIPITQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
08:45
Along motorway bank for second day. Key holders only.