01/06/00 - Reported on 30th May: Pomarine Skua at East
Tilbury lingering mid-river off dry lagoons. Old Hall Marshes, four Spoonbill
in the Iron Gate Flash area also Garganey, Little Egret, Whimbrel
and Little Gull.
04/01/00 - Crane reported at
Barling Gravel Pits. This is probably the same bird reported at Steeple later
on in the day. Two apparently immature Pomarine Skua at East
Tilbury lingering mid-river off dry lagoons, also reports of two Peregrine
in the same location with another Pomarine being reported at Tollesbury.
06/06/00 - Two Tree Island, 09.30: Two Little Egret, 11 Avocet
(at least two pairs nesting) and at least 7 singing male Sedge Warblers.
Wakering Stairs, 19.00 - 21.30: Two Little Egret, Marsh Harrier,
Barn Owl and Yellowhammer.
08/06/00 - Old hall Marsh, 10.00 -16.00: Avocet (x60), Little
Egret (x2), Little Tern, Barn
Owl, Reed Bunting and Two Marsh Harrier. One of the Marsh
Harriers had the rather unusual markings of bright white flashes above the
wing at the shoulders and extending almost to the trailing edge of the wing. Unfortunately
the semi-resident Spoonbill decided to have a day away from the marshes.
This bird, a single male, seems to be quiet at home on Old Hall and can be
seen most days early morning or late evening in the Iron Gate Flash Area. Also
frequenting this area (but not today!) is the Forster's Tern. Wakering
Stairs, 20.15: Magnificent and close views of a hunting Barn Owl. This
Bird has been observed at this time of night for the last three days. The Owl
can be sighted 800 yards from the security entrance and over towards the long
hangar type building on the right. The question has to be asked, is this the
same Owl that gave a lot of people stunning views in Gunners Park this winter?
10/06/00 - Wonderful and very close views of a Female Marsh
Harrier from the main hide at Wat Tyler Country Park. The Harrier has been
in this area for the past two weeks. Also observed were six Bearded Tits
(Reedling), Reed Warblers, Reed Bunting and Hobby.
11/06/00 - (from David Jobbings) Pomarine Skua, morning, ranging between Mucking Bay and LH
Point.
17/06/00 Crested Lark: Tilbury : By A1080 at 6.00 am
Possible, 1/2 mile south of main dock.
18/06/00 - Black Redstart : Rainham Marshes by old jetties
near stone barges.
21/06/00 - ( from feedback ) I was kindly
informed by telephone this evening of a Woodchat Shrike flying into a patio
door in the Rayleigh / Hullbridge area. The bird recovered and subsequently
flew off. Please keep an eye out in this area as further sightings would be
appreciated.
25/06/00 - Wakering Stairs 10.30am. Solitary Sandwich Tern
observed. At Haven Point, Adult Grey Heron accompanied by two juveniles
both looking as though they were receiving a fishing lesson!
26/06/00 - ( from
feedback ) Common Buzzard, from April-June at
Thorrington woods viewed from Brightlingsea. Hobby, at least two frequently
over Brightlingsea, near All Saints Church, May and June.
30/06/00 - ( from feedback )Pair of little
Owls reported at Orsett at 06.15. Observer: Terence Ross.
