My offshore patch ( 3 )

[david r]

Here are my latest observations on the FPSO Uisge Gorm.
Dave

[Grousemore]

Fascinating mixture of birds,how far offshore are you?

[Michael Frankis]

Hi Grousemore,

Can't remember exactly, but he has said before on his 'My offshore patch' (1) or (2), so read through them. But somewhere about half-way between Shetland and southern Norway.

Michael

[Karl J]

Yes, interesting to see the pipits and wagtails in there.

[Grousemore]

Thanks,Michael,must have missed his 'patch' postings,so will check them out.

[david r]

Grousemore / all,
We are at the same lat. as Edinburgh, and approx. 200miles from Aberdeen,Newcastle,Stavanger,Esberg & Dan Helder with Flamborough head in Yorkshire our nearest landfall ( approx 190 miles ) so we are just about as near to the centre of the North sea as you can get.
Dave

[Grousemore]

Now know where you are,please keep the reports coming!

[birdman]

Especially because of where you are, I always find your reports fascinating.

Keep 'em coming, Dave!

[Swift]

I guess Nightingale must be a very good bird for the plattform.

[Michael Frankis]

Hi Swift,

Yes, VERY good. It is a lot less than annual in Northumberland, and Dave's even further north (as well as a long way east).

Michael

[david r]

Swift / Michael,
Sorry for the long delay in replying, but yes it will be a very good bird for the unit ( if accepted ) The Hobby was also a first for the us.
I am back offshore early tomorrow so hoping for some good easterlies.
Dave

[Michael Frankis]

Hi David,

I won't be surprised if there's a Yellow-browed Warbler or two waiting for you . . .

Michael

[david r]

Here are a couple of pix I managed to take on my last tour.
Dave

[Michael Frankis]

Hi Dave,

Nice pic the first one (if a pile of industrial stuff like that can be considered nice!!)

The second one is blank, the pic just opens white

Michael

[david r]

Sorry about the second one ( its just like my mind at the moment )
I will try this one.
Dave