DERBYSHIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: The Great Northern Diver remained at Carsington Water. Great White Egrets were at Willington GP (1st-4th and 25th) and at Drakelow (3rd). A Long-tailed Duck was at Drakelow (6th-21st). Foremark Reservoir held an Iceland Gull (19th) and five Glaucous Gulls. A Black Redstart was on Sinfin Moor (25th-28th). The Dusky Thrush remained at Beeley Village (to 10th). Great Grey Shrikes were on Harewood Moor (5th) and Toddbrook Reservoir (4th). ASTON-ON-TRENT GP: There were 44 Goldeneyes, five Smew, three Goosanders, a Water Rail, Caspian Gull and two Cetti’s Warblers. CARR VALE: Highlights included 41 Whooper Swans, 55 Pinkfeet, 12 Goosanders, 13 Buzzards, four Peregrines, three Water Rails, 300 Lapwings, 39 Golden Plovers, 13 Snipe, a Ringed Plover, Jack Snipe, Curlew, Mediterranean Gull, Waxwing, Barn Owl, two Ravens, 45 Stock Doves, 90 Pied Wagtails, a Cetti’s Warbler and three Chiffchaffs. CARSINGTON WATER: There was a Pintail, 18 Goldeneyes, 11 Goosanders, a Water Rail, nine Oystercatchers, a Ringed Plover, two Golden Plovers, 980 Lapwings, six Dunlin, three Jack Snipe, 79 Snipe, 38 Curlews, three Redshanks, a Ruff, four Woodcocks, three Yellow-legged Gulls, a Kittiwake, 13 Grey Wagtails, a Cetti’s Warbler, seven Ravens, 30 Siskins and 18 Bullfinches. CHURCH WILNE RESERVOIR: There were 34 Wigeon, 27 Gadwall, five Teal, 24 Shovelers, eight Pochards, 148 Tufted Ducks, 14 Goldeneyes and three Shelducks. DRAKELOW: There was a Little Egret, two Egyptian Geese, a Goldeneye, seven Goosanders, six Buzzards, two Peregrines, a Water Rail, two Oystercatchers, 12 Snipe, two Woodcocks, a Curlew, Mediterranean Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Cetti’s Warbler and 200 Fieldfares. EREWASH MEADOWS: A Shelduck, Goosander and Curlew were the pick. FOREMARK RESERVOIR: Three Mediterranean Gulls, four Caspian Gulls and two Yellow-legged Gulls roosted. HIGH BRIDGE GP: There were 382 Wigeon, a Pintail, 29 Goosanders, three Oystercatchers, a Ringed Plover, 626 Lapwing, 40 Golden Plovers, 21 Curlews, two Redshanks and a Greenshank. LONG EATON GP: There were five Little Egrets, three Pintails, three Red-crested Pochards, 13 Goldeneyes, 17 Goosanders, a Common Scoter, two Oystercatcher, 12 Snipe, a Redshank, Green Sandpiper and seven Cetti’s Warblers. OGSTON RESERVOIR: There was a Little Egret, 57 Great Crested Grebes, five Goldeneye, 14 Goosanders, a Goshawk, two Peregrines, four Oystercatchers, 589 Lapwings, 50 Snipe, a Ringed Plover, Golden Plover, Curlew, Caspian Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, ten Waxwings, two Ravens, 102 Linnets and two Bramblings. WILLINGTON GP: There was a Bittern, two Little Egrets, three Pintails, two Scaup, seven Goldeneyes, two Goosanders, six Oystercatchers, 22 Curlews, 20 Snipe, a Dunlin, 45 Golden Plovers, a Redshank, two Kittiwakes, three Mediterranean Gulls, 10,000 Starlings, two Stonechats and two Ravens. OTHER SITES: Six Whooper Swans were at Combs Reservoir. Red Kites were at six sites. A Jack Snipe was at Avenue Washlands. A Ring-necked Parakeet was at Egginton. Waxwings included 130 at Brimington, 75 at Shirebrook and up to 50 at Mickleover, Sunnyhill and Sinfin. Rod Key