Black Redstart

Recent sightings

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
27/02/25Black RedstartBradenham1N Marriner
12:00
No bins with me bit looked1st winter. On private area of farm. Inaccessible for public viewing.  
19/02/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1D Burbridge
11:30
On stony area between gorse hedge and roundabout, in company with at least 3 stonechats.  
17/02/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1J J Robertson
11:15
 
13/02/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1A Chambers
12:30
On ground and along fence near roundabout in middle of site with the Stonechat.  
11/02/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1J Reader
13:20
By stream south end of site.  
04/02/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1E ( J Reed
 
02/02/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1M Haberfield
15:30
male, 1w. Showing very well on fenceposts and quite mobile around a small area near the stream at southern end of Logistica Park. Lovely bird - thanks Hasan!  
02/02/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1T Wallen
09:30
1st wint male. With MSW. A great find by Hasan. Showing well at the south end of the site, often in company of a Stonechat. Photo'd. When it appeared (as if out of roost, it was very vocal, with one snatch of song). Then silent as it fed, very active and ranging widely over a small area.  
15/01/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1L Evans
13:50
A first-winter male showing very well on the western fenceline of Phase 2. Consorting with a pair of Stonechat. An excellent find by Hasan Al Farhan. Photographed.  
15/01/25Black RedstartLogistica Flood, Milton Keynes1H Al-Farhan
11:30
 

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Records

YearDetails
1997Black Redstart, High Wycombe, Bred in large barn/stables Near High Wycombe. (NOTE: ONLY BREEDING RECORDS ARE SHOWN FOR THIS SPECIES).
1983Black Redstart, Bletchley, Industrial site. Breeding unsuccessful.
1982Black Redstart, Mid Bucks, Bred. (NOTE: ONLY BREEDING RECORDS ARE SHOWN FOR THIS SPECIES).
1978Black Redstart, Pitstone, 18th-18th June, Female with 2 recently fledged young on 18th Jun.
1975Black Redstart, Bradwell, 25th June, 4 young fledged on 25th Jun.
1973Black Redstart, Newton Longville, nest with 2 eggs later deserted at the Brick Pits.
1965Black Redstart, Booker, Pair with juveniles up to 22nd Sep.