Steve Violette
Location: Didcot
Recent sightings
| Date | Species | Site | Count | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/12/24 | Brambling | Long Wittenham | 1 | S Violette |
| 10:05 | male. Male Brambling (winter plumage) in mixed flock of Chaffinches, Greenfinches and Yellowhammers 40+. SU536932. | |||
| 05/12/24 | Black Redstart | Oxford: Christchurch Meadow | 1 | S Violette |
| 13:51 | Male still present. SP515059. | |||
| 19/11/24 | Grey Plover | South Moreton Flooded fields | 1 | S Violette |
| 14:35 | Flooded fields between North and South Moreton. Also present 300+ Golden Plover 200+ Northern Lapwing 10 Black-Tailed Godwit (flew west around 14:45). Note: This site is not located as shown on Birdguides and is only accessible via public footpaths. SU568894. | |||
| 05/11/24 | Hawfinch | Lockinge | 3 | S Violette |
| 11:50 | 3 birds flew into tall beech trees near Lockinge All Saints Church. Good views obtained of one bird briefly. Numerous Redwings present in the area feeding on Yew berries. SU427871. | |||
| 16/10/24 | Redwing | Ladygrove Lakes, Didcot | 20 | S Violette |
| 14:24 | Flock flew over Ladygrove Lakes heading west but quickly disappeared from view - appropriate count. SU529911. | |||