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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
21/10/23SwallowFyfield Wick1J Cleeter
07:44
Juv flew high South. Lots of Visual Migration this morning- Continental Starling, Chaffinch etc going west.  
14/10/23SwallowGrimsbury Reservoir1G Blockley
 
08/10/23SwallowChipping Norton9S B Akers
16:00
Migrating through. SP283268.  
03/10/23SwallowBlenheim: Northern park50B Pomfret
At least 50 with a similar number of house martins with sheep.  
04/10/23SwallowSarsgrove7S B Akers
11:00
 
03/10/23SwallowSarsgrove97S B Akers
11:15
Viz-mig 11.15-12.15.  
02/10/23SwallowKingston Stert45D Stracey
11:30
On wires south-east of Kingston Stert Farm. SP729007.  
01/10/23SwallowChilton: Chilton Downs3J Blunt
08:00
 
29/09/23SwallowSarsgrove40S B Akers
10:30
 
28/09/23SwallowSarsgrove23S B Akers
10:00
SP303250.  
27/09/23SwallowChipping Norton40S B Akers
11:00
40 probably more migrating through.  
23/09/23SwallowMoreton nr Thame: Moreton Golf Course35N Marriner
08:30
 
22/09/23SwallowSarsgrove100S B Akers
10:00
Over 100 through from 10.00-11.00 migrating low and fast in a line North/South over the fields and over Sarsgrove Wood - this seems a traditional established route for generations of Hirundines and I have observed this here over many years. SP305250.  
18/09/23SwallowSarsgrove5S B Akers
11:00
SP304246.  
17/09/23SwallowSarsgrove1S B Akers
18:15
 
17/09/23SwallowChipping Norton10S B Akers
13:00
SP283268.  
16/09/23SwallowSarsgrove6S B Akers
10:30
 
15/09/23SwallowChipping Norton70S B Akers
10:00
Swallow gathering to migrate - Oxon/Glocs border near Chastleton. SP253275.  
14/09/23SwallowSarsgrove6S B Akers
10:00
 
13/09/23SwallowChipping Norton6S B Akers
10:00
SP283268.  
12/09/23SwallowChipping Norton50S B Akers
11:00
Large group of hirundines hunting over the marsh, rough pasture and wood beside the small lake - at least 90 if not more. SP283268.  
11/09/23SwallowAston Rowant15N Marriner
08:30
 
11/09/23SwallowChipping Norton6S B Akers
11:00
Over. SP283268.  
10/09/23SwallowMoreton nr Thame: Moreton Golf Course30N Marriner
12:30
 
10/09/23SwallowAbingdon: Peep-o-Day Lane10J Blunt
09:00
 
07/09/23SwallowHailey, nr Ipsden6M Amphlett
18:45
At least half a dozen overflew, quite high, with a few calls, seemed to be heading S. SU642858.  
02/09/23SwallowFarmoor Reservoir F1120S Violette
18:34
Large flock of swallows flying across F1 from west to east. SP444067.  
31/08/23SwallowMoreton nr Thame: Moreton Golf Course35N Marriner
07:45
 
25/08/23SwallowMoreton nr Thame: Moreton Golf Course75N Marriner
08:00
 
29/08/23SwallowCarterton/Alvescot54M Cunningham
12:13
Flew south between 11 10 and 11 35 am. SP275059.  
26/08/23SwallowLetcombe Regis: Blandys Farm43M Merritt
 
21/08/23SwallowChipping Norton6S B Akers
18:30
SP283268.  
18/08/23SwallowChinnor: Cement Works9N Marriner
12:30
 
19/08/23SwallowWaterstock: River Thame55N Marriner
08:30
 
19/08/23SwallowChinnor: Cement Works20L Russell
10:00
 
14/08/23SwallowChipping Norton10S B Akers
18:15
SP283268.  
12/08/23SwallowChipping Norton6S B Akers
11:00
SP283268.  
12/08/23SwallowWhitchurch-on-Thames8A J Taylor
19:02
min. Flying around Hardwick stables and feeding over the horse paddock across the road. This traditional nest site may be vulnerable to the closure of the stables if it goes ahead as announced later in 2023. SU654779.  
06/08/23SwallowMoulsford, River Thames, The Beetle & Wedge, Ferry Lane6M Amphlett
17:30
At least half a dozen drifting around over the river. SU593836.  
03/08/23SwallowHailey, nr Ipsden12M Amphlett
16:00
Perched on power lines opp King William. SU641857.  
03/08/23SwallowWhitecross Green Wood20G Casburn
13:00
Inc at least 5 juvs.  
30/07/23SwallowWaterstock: River Thame21N Marriner
09:30
 
16/07/23SwallowChinnor: Cement Works20J March
20:45
SU752997.  
14/06/23SwallowChinnor: Cement Works3D Stracey
11:00
 
01/06/23SwallowWest Hagbourne1J Taylor
 
29/05/23SwallowChurn1A Cheke
16:28
at least 1 around buildings by bridge.  
19/05/23SwallowRewley Road Swing Bridge2C Cheng
19:06
2 fledglings under the bridge. SP503066.  
16/05/23SwallowSarsgrove5S B Akers
09:30
 
15/05/23SwallowCholsey, nr Amwell brewery1M Amphlett
19:00
Male, overflew, in good voice. SU5785.  
13/05/23SwallowLetcombe Bassett: Gramps Hill9M Merritt
 
12/05/23SwallowEwelme2M Amphlett
18:10
2 x flitting around the church tower, one settling. SU646914.  
09/05/23SwallowEwelme4M Amphlett
11:00
Overflew. SU6491.  
07/05/23SwallowEwelme1M Amphlett
16:00
Overflew pottery garden. SU646914.  
06/05/23SwallowStandlake Pit 601M Cunningham
19:46
650 - in heavy rain.  
06/05/23SwallowPort Meadow30A Siantonas
10:00
Large mixed group of swallows, swifts and house martins flying low over the floods. Surprised to see groups of swallows settling in the tall trees by the concrete causeway to the Burgess Field gate.  
03/05/23SwallowOtmoor1J Taylor
19:01
 
03/05/23SwallowFarmoor Reservoir5J Blunt
11:00
 
29/04/23SwallowWaterstock: River Thame5N Marriner
10:30
 
29/04/23SwallowKingston Stert4N Marriner
08:00
 
27/04/23SwallowChipping Norton15S B Akers
10:00
SP283268.  
26/04/23SwallowCholsey, Lollingdon Hill4M Amphlett
16:30
Overflew lane up to the hill, E side, then several over the hill, at least four birds. SU5684.  
26/04/23SwallowChipping Norton11S B Akers
13:00
Hawking for insects over the small lake. SP283268.  
24/04/23SwallowWaterstock: River Thame12N Marriner
08:00
 
24/04/23SwallowBlenheim100G Casburn
19:00
Approx.  
23/04/23SwallowDix Pit100S Myers
17:00
 
23/04/23SwallowAston Upthorpe3S B Akers
15:00
 
22/04/23SwallowGrimsbury Reservoir5S B Akers
15:00
 
22/04/23SwallowChipping Norton3S B Akers
17:30
SP255285.  
22/04/23SwallowArdley ERF Lagoon30G Casburn
16:30
Approx.  
21/04/23SwallowBlowingstone Hill5M Merritt
16:22
SU321863.  
21/04/23SwallowChipping Norton22S B Akers
17:30
9 hawking over the small lake; 13 over the pond scrape on Cornwell Estate. SP283268.  
21/04/23SwallowCassington GPs100G Pascoe
18:10
At least.  
21/04/23SwallowFarmoor Reservoir100G Pascoe
17:30
 
21/04/23SwallowBlenheim: Blenheim Lake100B Pomfret
 
20/04/23SwallowRiver Thames, Oxford, below Isis bridge on southern bypass5P Keiller
12:45
Several flying to and from nesting sites beneath bridge. SP524032.  
20/04/23SwallowBerinsfield, Burcot Lane10M Amphlett
13:30
At least ten flitting around the lake and over the Wandering Kitchen cafe. SU579954.  
18/04/23SwallowRadley GP20G Pascoe
19:49
feeding over Thrupp Lake.  
18/04/23SwallowChipping Norton5S B Akers
10:30
Over the small lake near Cornwell and the marsh...and Roe Deer hind in the marsh. SP283268.  
15/04/23SwallowOtmoor: various3J Amor
14:00
Greenways.  
16/04/23SwallowMoreton nr Thame: Moreton Golf Course3N Marriner
08:00
 
16/04/23SwallowChipping Norton21S B Akers
17:00
Two groups - 5 hawking for insects over the small lake; 16 over pond feeding and perching to rest. SP283268.  
15/04/23SwallowWaterstock: River Thame10N Marriner
08:00
 
15/04/23SwallowChipping Norton7S B Akers
11:00
SP283268.  
13/04/23SwallowLetcombe Regis: Blandys Farm6M Merritt
 
13/04/23SwallowBlowingstone Hill2M Merritt
SU321863.  
14/04/23SwallowChipping Norton27S B Akers
14:00
Feeding over and drinking from small lake near Cornwell. SP283268.  
14/04/23SwallowChipping Norton27S B Akers
14:00
Feeding over and drinking from small lake near Cornwell. SP283268.  
13/04/23SwallowChipping Norton1S B Akers
10:00
SP283268.  
12/04/23SwallowChipping Norton1S B Akers
12:00
First of year in Chipping Norton itself - over Bliss Common.  
11/04/23SwallowFarmoor Reservoir2N Marriner
08:30
 
11/04/23SwallowStandlake Pit 6040M Cunningham
18:07
Possibly a big under count.C4-500 hitundines in rain. Many sand Martins but swallows much more obvious today. A few house Martins noted.  
11/04/23SwallowPixey Mead4W Horn
06:45
First of the summer for me.  
10/04/23SwallowChipping Norton12S B Akers
17:15
Swallows have returned - First sighting this year hawking for insects over small lake and pond on Cornwell Estate land W of CN. SP283268.  
10/04/23SwallowBlenheim20G Casburn
19:30
A rough estimate among c100 sand martins and several house martins.  
10/04/23SwallowOtmoor30D Parker
11:00
1st screen.  
09/04/23SwallowFaringdon6J Taylor
19:13
 
06/04/23SwallowPort Meadow6A Hartley
 
06/04/23SwallowBarton1J Watkins
09:48
ad male. Likely returning adult. SP548083.  
05/04/23SwallowArdley ERF Lagoon2G Casburn
14:30
 
04/04/23SwallowStanton St. John3D Brown
16:24
Three today. SP585097.  
03/04/23SwallowStanton St. John2D Brown
18:18
Two today. SP585097.  
03/04/23SwallowBlenheim5G Casburn
10:30
approx.  
02/04/23SwallowCholsey: Lollingdon Hill3M Fraser-Jones
15:30
SU566852.  
02/04/23SwallowFyfield Wick3J Cleeter
14:45
Singles through north.  
02/04/23SwallowPort Meadow3A Hartley
Through north.  
02/04/23SwallowFarmoor Reservoir2I West
09:00
 
01/04/23SwallowAbingdon: Peep-o-Day Lane3T Baker
16:00
Flying over Stonehill Lane.  
01/04/23SwallowDix Pit2G Pascoe
09:05
Feeding over the pit.  
01/04/23SwallowMerton Borrow Pit4S Roby
Feeding over the pit and occasionally perching on barbed wire fence for a break.  
30/03/23SwallowFyfield Wick2J Cleeter
18:09
Circled over garden then flew North. My Foy.  
30/03/23SwallowStanton St John1D Brown
17:44
First one back at regular nest site. SP585097.  
28/03/23SwallowGrimsbury Reservoir1G Blockley
 
26/03/23SwallowBlenheim2I Elkins
16:30
 
26/03/23SwallowRadley GP1I Elkins
14:04
FOY.  
26/03/23SwallowRadley GP1I Elkins
14:04
FOY.  
25/03/23SwallowPort Meadow1A Hartley
 
25/03/23SwallowWantage: Lark Hill1S Bradfield
13:46
1 at farm.