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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
09/12/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill1R D Andrews
09:19
 
07/11/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill1R D Andrews
07:24
 
10/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill18R D Andrews
07:05
Over mostly west in an hour after dawn.  
08/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill15R D Andrews
08:22
Mostly heading east.  
27/09/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park6R D Andrews
08:11
 
04/04/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park1R D Andrews
08:11
 
30/12/23Lesser RedpollRammamere Heath200R D Andrews
11:20
Counted a flock of around 100 as they flew out of birches on the east edge of the heath and these were immediately followed and joined by a similar flock as they all headed noisily across the border into Kings Wood NNR. Others also seen over the Heath and another flock of 20+ next to Stockgrove Lake.  
29/12/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park2R D Andrews
09:00
Flew over clearfell calling.  
27/12/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park2R D Andrews
10:15
With Siskins.  
22/12/23Lesser RedpollMarlow Bottom1A D Bassett
10:30
In garden around pond - quite scarce in the garden.  
26/12/23Lesser RedpollBack Wood30H Appleyard
Flock of 30-40 birds hanging around the woodland canopy not far from the church. Very vocal and lively in the branches up high, offering little time to inspect for Mealy candidates.  
24/12/23Lesser RedpollGreat Hampden2P Watts
09:30
 
23/12/23Lesser RedpollShabbington7N Marriner
09:30
 
18/12/23Lesser RedpollWhitchurch7N Giles
08:29
In garden.  
16/12/23Lesser RedpollWolverton Mill, Stony Stratford1D L Cleal
15:30
 
10/12/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill2M Wallen
10:00
Over, in 2hrs vis-mig with TJWa.  
12/12/23Lesser RedpollBurnham Beeches20S Kujawa
13:00
Feeding on silver birch seed.  
11/12/23Lesser RedpollRammamere Heath200M Scott
11:23
Very large glock 200 plus feeding on birch seeds also good numbers of siskin and goldfinch.  
08/12/23Lesser RedpollBurnham Beeches30S Kujawa
19:11
Flock feeding on silver birch tree seeds. SU950850.  
06/12/23Lesser RedpollBuckingham1M S Hunt
14:52
Different location to earlier sighting.  
06/12/23Lesser RedpollBuckingham6M S Hunt
11:38
In Birch trees briefly.  
19/11/23Lesser RedpollHomefield Wood3A D Bassett
09:30
A few, mainly heard.  
01/12/23Lesser RedpollTongwell12R Norris
08:55
Feeding in Alders on west shore.  
29/11/23Lesser RedpollHaversham Lake, Linford GPs10R A Fowles
20:10
 
29/11/23Lesser RedpollCollege Lake1T J Lewis
11:27
 
28/11/23Lesser RedpollLinford Reserve, Linford GPs2P Gibbs
12:26
 
25/11/23Lesser RedpollGreat Hampden1P Watts
08:30
 
11/11/23Lesser RedpollRammamere Heath6R D Andrews
14:45
Later saw 20+ in the adjacent Kings Wood.  
14/11/23Lesser RedpollAston Hill1R D Andrews
20:09
 
21/11/23Lesser RedpollAston Hill2R D Andrews
09:30
 
24/11/23Lesser RedpollRowsham1M Wallen
08:00
Over.  
20/11/23Lesser RedpollStowe1P J Tizzard
10:08
Heard in flight.  
19/11/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park3R D Andrews
12:03
 
17/11/23Lesser RedpollEmberton5K C Mitchell
14:33
 
17/11/23Lesser RedpollRammamere Heath70N Webber
09:30
After a very quiet walk around Rushmere with almost no finches, I stumbled across the largest local flock of Redpolls for years amongst the silver birches at the top of the heath. Typically very mobile and impossible to count accurately, this is a conservative estimate. Some gorgeous bright males, but no 'Mealys' apparent. A few Siskins and Goldfinches too.  
12/11/23Lesser RedpollLittle Marlow GP1A D Bassett
09:00
Flew SE over meadows calling.  
09/11/23Lesser RedpollBlack Park3J E Rose
11:00
Separate birds over heathland calling.  
10/11/23Lesser RedpollLeckhampstead Wood6R S Hill
08:30
 
09/11/23Lesser RedpollBlack Park3J E Rose
11:00
Separate birds over heathland calling.  
06/11/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill4M Wallen
09:30
Over to the south, west or south-west in 2 1/2 hrs vis-mig.  
05/11/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill27T Wallen
11:10
A great autumn for these, included a flock of 22. Over, south, south-west or west in just over 4hrs vis-mig. With MSW and A and C.Woodward.  
05/11/23Lesser RedpollBuckingham1M S Hunt
14:25
 
03/11/23Lesser RedpollWillen Lake North, Willen Lakes1M Wallen
09:45
Over.  
27/10/23Lesser RedpollBlue Lagoon1J Baker
08:20
 
25/10/23Lesser RedpollBlue Lagoon1J Baker
08:25
 
24/10/23Lesser RedpollNewton Leys4J Baker
08:00
 
03/11/23Lesser RedpollMarlow Bottom1A D Bassett
11:00
NW over garden calling.  
02/11/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park6R D Andrews
09:30
Feeding with 11 Siskins in a birch near the black pond.  
28/10/23Lesser RedpollMarlow Bottom1A D Bassett
08:30
Over SW calling.  
31/10/23Lesser RedpollBroughton, MK2H Al-Farhan
08:00
 
05/10/23Lesser RedpollFloodplain Forest Nature Reserve (formerly Manor Farm)4H Al-Farhan
08:00
 
12/03/23Lesser RedpollFloodplain Forest Nature Reserve (formerly Manor Farm)4H Al-Farhan
10:00
 
28/10/23Lesser RedpollWendover3S Richards
22:20
 
29/10/23Lesser RedpollRowsham1M Wallen
11:00
Over.  
29/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill3M Wallen
09:45
1 Over south in over 3hrs vis-mig, 2 in trees on the hill. With TJWa and in the pleasant company of C + A.Woodward.  
29/10/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park3R D Andrews
08:55
One by Gt Brickhill entrance, 2 by clearfell.  
26/10/23Lesser RedpollStoke Common8J E Rose
11:00
A single and a gtoip of 7 over calling.  
27/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill3C E Woodward
07:15
 
26/10/23Lesser RedpollLittle Marlow GP8A D Bassett
08:00
Over S in one flock.  
26/10/23Lesser RedpollStoke Common8J E Rose
11:00
A single and a gtoip of 7 over calling.  
24/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill1R D Andrews
07:15
Over SE calling.  
23/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill2M Wallen
10:45
Over to the West or South-west in just under 3 1/2 hrs vis-mig. Much in the pleasant company of other observers.  
22/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill23T Wallen
11:25
In part with MSW, C + A Woodward, R.Hargreaves. Over the hill to the west in over 4hrs Vis-Mig. Another good morning for these.  
22/10/23Lesser RedpollTattenhoe Park, Milton Keynes1H Appleyard
Seen on a morning migration watch, calling as it flew over to the southwest. A probable pair went in the same direction a little while later.  
22/10/23Lesser RedpollLinford GPs1M S Hunt
09:30
Over . Please note that a permit is required for access to this site.  
21/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill3T Wallen
11:50
With MSW and R.Hargreaves, arrived and landed on the hill in over 4 1/2hrs vis-mig.  
18/10/23Lesser RedpollBroughton, Aylesbury1D Forder @DanFWildlife
11:00
 
18/10/23Lesser RedpollWatermead Lake2D Forder @DanFWildlife
11:00
 
20/10/23Lesser RedpollWatermead Lake4D Forder @DanFWildlife
11:00
 
17/10/23Lesser RedpollMonks Risborough1P Stanford
17:56
 
10/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill1M Wallen
09:30
Over west in 2 1/2 hours vis-mig.  
16/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill2M Wallen
09:30
Over to the west, in over 2hrs vis-mig.In the pleasant company of C and A.Woodward.  
15/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill22T Wallen
10:35
With MSW, C and A Woodward, in over 2hrs vis-mig. Over, to the west. A really good day for these.  
15/10/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park3R D Andrews
09:35
In top of pine before flying off.  
15/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill5R D Andrews
07:15
Over garden south.  
14/10/23Lesser RedpollSouth Heath1S Dennis
08:05
Feeding in the top of an ash tree with a siskin and goldfinches in garden.  
13/10/23Lesser RedpollShardeloes1P Stanford
15:20
 
12/10/23Lesser RedpollWaddesdon4O Davies
17:40
Probable
Assumed as opposed to Common Redpoll. SP743164.  
11/10/23Lesser RedpollWingrave1J Dowling
09:15
Over to the S, calling. SP869193.  
11/10/23Lesser RedpollPrestwood1P Watts
08:30
One over the garden.  
11/10/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park7R D Andrews
08:15
 
10/10/23Lesser RedpollDownley, High Wycombe5S Newman
08:00
Ģroup of 2 ad 3 over the common.  
09/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill7R D Andrews
07:15
 
05/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Missenden1P Stanford
 
08/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill2T Wallen
10:50
With MSW. Over to the South, South-west or West in 3 3/4 hrs vis-mig.  
08/10/23Lesser RedpollAmersham Flood Meadows2D J Stone
Feeding on seed heads, flew up into the dead tree, then headed off East. Seen with Stewart Dennis.  
08/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill15R D Andrews
11:12
Flock of 9 flew over garden heading East with 1-2 birds over at other times.  
08/10/23Lesser RedpollLeckhampstead Wood2R S Hill
09:00
 
08/10/23Lesser RedpollWaddesdon1O Davies
07:12
Probable
ID by call initially, then seen. Presume Lesser as opposed to Common. SP735168.  
05/10/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill3M Wallen
09:00
Over to the south or south-west in over 2hrs vis-mig.  
07/10/23Lesser RedpollRowsham1M Wallen
08:30
Over.  
07/10/23Lesser RedpollGreat Brickhill3R D Andrews
11:14
Over garden calling heading west.  
07/10/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park12R D Andrews
09:15
2 perched in pine in smaller clearfell area then later on a flock of 10 flew in from the NW into Rushmere.  
07/10/23Lesser RedpollLeckhampstead Wood9R S Hill
09:30
3 groups of 3.  
05/10/23Lesser RedpollWapseys Wood WDS1J Edwards
17:44
Arrived from the north calling. Almost certainly a migrant..  
05/10/23Lesser RedpollBuckingham1M S Hunt
10:21
 
04/10/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park40R D Andrews
08:15
A very vocal flock of c40 birds flew across clearfell area.  
04/10/23Lesser RedpollBuckingham1M S Hunt
08:28
Over.  
30/09/23Lesser RedpollStowe3M S Hunt
09:45
Over west.  
29/09/23Lesser RedpollPulpit Wood6P Stanford
17:45
 
27/09/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park6R D Andrews
08:03
Minimum count flew in and started feeding in a larch and Scots Pine.  
16/09/23Lesser RedpollSteps Hill1M Wallen
08:40
Over south in 2hrs vis-mig.  
07/05/23Lesser RedpollHowe Park Wood, Milton Keynes1H Appleyard
My latest spring Redpoll for this site, heard calling near the northern edge of the wood.  
22/04/23Lesser RedpollArncott MOD, Bucks area25P Watts
08:30
Flock on site. MOD site with no public access.  
17/04/23Lesser RedpollLittle Marlow GP1J E Rose
13:05
Over calling.  
14/04/23Lesser RedpollRowsham1M Wallen
09:00
Over.  
16/04/23Lesser RedpollTattenhoe Park, Milton Keynes1H Appleyard
Calling in flight to the northwest towards Kingsmead.  
06/04/23Lesser RedpollRowsham1M Wallen
19:30
Over.  
05/04/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park3R D Andrews
08:10
Over calling.  
02/04/23Lesser RedpollTattenhoe Park, Milton Keynes2H Appleyard
male and fem. My first Redpolls for the Tattenhoe area this year, spotted resting, preening and giving some sub-song in a willow for a little while before eventually heading to the northeast. Male had a strikingly red breast.  
30/03/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park4R D Andrews
08:25
Feeding in larches with Siskin.  
27/03/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park1R D Andrews
07:55
Flew over clearfell calling.  
25/03/23Lesser RedpollFloodplain Forest Nature Reserve (formerly Manor Farm)1F Try
15:00
At north of the site on young birch trees. Just a single seen. Reviewing several photos and think Lesser (more likely) photo's uploaded.  
23/03/23Lesser RedpollWhitchurch4N Giles
13:24
Still coming to feeders.  
20/03/23Lesser RedpollWhitchurch4N Giles
07:30
Still 4 visiting feeders.  
17/03/23Lesser RedpollEythrope2N Marriner
09:00
 
16/03/23Lesser RedpollBeaconsfield2A J Stevens
10:45
On the feeders this morning , first ones this year.  
12/03/23Lesser RedpollFloodplain Forest Nature Reserve (formerly Manor Farm)4J W Gearing
11:00
 
07/03/23Lesser RedpollAston Clinton2J Hudson
08:03
On feeders only second time this winter .  
21/02/23Lesser RedpollHorton Wharf1J Baker
07:45
 
01/03/23Lesser RedpollWhitchurch6N Giles
07:30
At least 6 still visiting garden feeders.  
13/02/23Lesser RedpollNewton Leys1M Wallen
11:00
Over, calling.  
12/02/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park1R D Andrews
10:20
Flew over clearfell calling.  
08/02/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park1R D Andrews
08:05
 
07/02/23Lesser RedpollWhitchurch5N Giles
19:36
Daily visitors to the garden. I think at least 8 individuals including a handsome pink breasted and ringed male.  
29/01/23Lesser RedpollMarlow Bottom2A D Bassett
16:00
In garden.  
28/01/23Lesser RedpollLittle Marlow GP4A D Bassett
13:00
1 over NE cnr calling. 3 along concrete road.  
05/02/23Lesser RedpollLittle Marlow GP1A D Bassett
11:00
With Siskins near Kerrydale.  
04/02/23Lesser RedpollWillen Lake North, Willen Lakes16R A Fowles
18:43
Flew from the island toward the hide circled the alders and continued to south lake.  
04/02/23Lesser RedpollFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes1H Appleyard
The first I have seen in south MK this year, calling as it flew over the east end of the lake.  
03/02/23Lesser RedpollTongwell4C Harris
11:30
 
31/01/23Lesser RedpollWalton Lake, Milton Keynes1P R Moon
17:04
Could only locate one, feeding in an alder.  
28/01/23Lesser RedpollHaversham1R A Fowles
20:07
At the lower,end,of the path, near the river.  
26/01/23Lesser RedpollLee Common 2D J Stone
On the garden feeders, been here daily since 15th January.  
25/01/23Lesser RedpollWhitchurch6N Giles
13:14
At least 6 visiting garden feeders over past week.  
23/01/23Lesser RedpollLee Common 3D J Stone
On garden feeder.  
20/01/23Lesser RedpollRushmere Park1R D Andrews
11:15
Over calling.  
19/01/23Lesser RedpollLee Common 4D J Stone
On the garden feeder.  
19/01/23Lesser RedpollSouth Heath2S Dennis
08:30
m/f. On garden feeders.  
19/01/23Lesser RedpollBack Wood2N Webber
08:30
Flew over calling.  
17/01/23Lesser RedpollWhitchurch4N Giles
08:33
Feeding on neighbours birch.  
17/01/23Lesser RedpollSouth Heath2S Dennis
09:30
m/f. Feeding in garden with the regular greenfinches, goldfinches and chaffinches.  
15/01/23Lesser RedpollChesham Moor3D J Stone
Dropping down into dense Willow Herb. Seen with Stewart Dennis.  
15/01/23Lesser RedpollTongwell7H Appleyard
Seen throughout an MK Natural History Society visit with small flocks of up to 7 birds feeding on birch trees.  
15/01/23Lesser RedpollStoke Goldington2M Norwood
10:34
 
13/01/23Lesser RedpollLittle Linford Wood1M Wallen
09:00
Over, calling.  
08/01/23Lesser RedpollTongwell4D Hutchinson
10:26
 
04/01/23Lesser RedpollTongwell9P R Moon
09:54
 
02/01/23Lesser RedpollStoke Goldington2M Norwood
11:15
 
01/01/23Lesser RedpollStoke Goldington1M Norwood
11:34
first seen in the garden this winter .