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Yorkshire Birding (11 Viewers)
- Thread starter Hotspur
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You can't even walk never drive anywhere in West Yorks (Kirklees) today!! still loads of snow..still grilling the blackbirds..still no joy.
Some lucky snowman has been photographing a rare thrush in their garden near Whitby since the weekend and at last a real birder has done some old fashioned leg work and found the boy!
At least one Cleveland based birder visited Newholm today and after a short search located the BTT. It was feeding on apples in a garden with triangular bird feeder hung up. He parked in the village and followed the "no thru road" on the left beyond the pub. The bird was by a line of terraced cottages and viewable from the road.
So please go along with bags of apples and a bottle of something strong for the photographer and help keep things warm until the thaw:t:
Been .. Seen ... and signed ....
James Thomas
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Another link. Anyone else remember a huge flock of thrushes at Whitwood Catleford about 15 years ago? No internet or owt then so never found estimates of size but it was huuuuge.
that would be about the time there was 600 waxwings in Park Square in Leeds won't it?
Lapland mull
Mick and Sylvia Brennan
Black Throated Thrush - Newholm
Black Throated Thrush showing well in garden in Newholm this morning. All roads from Cleveland to Whitby were no problem and even the road into the village was cleared. Residents of the village seemed fine with our presence and very sociable. I understand that since we left there has been a collection pot for the RNLI been put out so dig deep if you visit.
Black Throated Thrush showing well in garden in Newholm this morning. All roads from Cleveland to Whitby were no problem and even the road into the village was cleared. Residents of the village seemed fine with our presence and very sociable. I understand that since we left there has been a collection pot for the RNLI been put out so dig deep if you visit.
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black kite 1964
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I understand the finders have been very good with visiting birders. They have showed the pictures to other locals and have warned them of the extra vistors. On that basis, as "birders" we need to be on our best behaviour and make these people feel that they have made the right decision in putting news out. I only takes one idiot (and there are more than that) to spoil it for everybody else!
Remember if this bird had been found in Harrowgate, people would have been sworn to silence!!
Watching birds in peoples gardens is about goodwill and not a right! :cat:
Great photos of a super bird.
Birding Rover
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Anyone know more about this? Taken from Potteric Carr site.
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
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January 2010
Thursday 14th
The thaw should see remaing snow all melted over this weekend and, hopefully, more open water around the Reserve. A Tawny Owl was calling this morning in Childers/Corbett Wood. A BITTERN flew from Old Eaa Marsh towards Piper Marsh (RM) and another was on Huxter Well cell 1b before flying on to Piper Marsh in the afternoon. Although the Field Officer put out sprats at Piper Marsh today, the Bitterns were not seen taking them. Mother Drain and Willow Pool had a Water Rail. A Willow Tit was at Willow Pool feeding station and another called at the main gate. Siskin 20, Redpoll 4, and Goldcrest 1 in Black Carr Wood, with many Redwings also in the Wood feeding amongst the leaf litter.
Late news for Monday, 11th January, was a 1st-winter male BLACK-THROATED THRUSH Turdus atrogularis near Piper Marsh Hide (KF). A rarity description is being sent to BBRC. There are only around 40 previous records of this species in the UK. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
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Stu.
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
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January 2010
Thursday 14th
The thaw should see remaing snow all melted over this weekend and, hopefully, more open water around the Reserve. A Tawny Owl was calling this morning in Childers/Corbett Wood. A BITTERN flew from Old Eaa Marsh towards Piper Marsh (RM) and another was on Huxter Well cell 1b before flying on to Piper Marsh in the afternoon. Although the Field Officer put out sprats at Piper Marsh today, the Bitterns were not seen taking them. Mother Drain and Willow Pool had a Water Rail. A Willow Tit was at Willow Pool feeding station and another called at the main gate. Siskin 20, Redpoll 4, and Goldcrest 1 in Black Carr Wood, with many Redwings also in the Wood feeding amongst the leaf litter.
Late news for Monday, 11th January, was a 1st-winter male BLACK-THROATED THRUSH Turdus atrogularis near Piper Marsh Hide (KF). A rarity description is being sent to BBRC. There are only around 40 previous records of this species in the UK. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
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Stu.
black kite 1964
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Seen by a Harrowgate birder! :cat:
pete seaman
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Great sentiments but should'nt this apply wherever we watch birds.
Good luck to those who go looking for the bird I know I won't get chance.
Andrew Gibson
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I have been told that this was a single observour sighting, he visited the site again yesterday but with no sighting.
James Thomas
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Thinking of going to see the Great Grey Shrike at Thorne this weekend, any directions/details most appreciated.
Pete Mella
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Anyone know if there's been any signs of the Mexboro' Bewick's today? Nowt on BirdGuides as yet, and I don't want to make the trek up there in the rain tomorrow if there've moved on...
Pete Mella
Getting there...
Didn't realise but the Newholme BTT was ID'd via the Flickr Bird & Wildlife Group's ID thread! I like to imagine there was a bit of coffee spluttered over the monitor when the first person who IDed it saw it...!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/wilduk/discuss/72157622615333993/page3/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/wilduk/discuss/72157622615333993/page3/
Secret Twitcher
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Been up to Wigtwizzle today on the way home from uni in the hope of getting a few xbill but no luck. Similar story yesterday when I went on a wild goose chase after the white-front at Mickletown, no luck!
Today though whilst driving on New Lane past Broomhead res I came across 3 very unusual male pheasants. Very dark all over. After doing a brief bit of research since getting home I have realised they are 'black pheasants' often bred for release. Lovely birds, anyone else seen them in that area?
Today though whilst driving on New Lane past Broomhead res I came across 3 very unusual male pheasants. Very dark all over. After doing a brief bit of research since getting home I have realised they are 'black pheasants' often bred for release. Lovely birds, anyone else seen them in that area?
Pete Mella
Getting there...
Sorry to hear you had no luck with the crossbills - sometimes you have to wander round the area quite a bit until they reveal themselves. I also saw one of the black pheasants while I was up there last week - handsome birds.
Secret Twitcher
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I'll try again next week for the xbills, it's not too far out of my way. Bewick's been reported again on BG Pete...
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