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    The bird garden. Tony Soper

    I remember seeing Tony Soper give a talk at the old Capital Theatre in Horsham, West Sussex where I grew up back in the 1970s. A great presenter in his heyday and like others who have contributed to this thread, he was a big influence on my early birding/wildlife ventures. Good on you Tony. Si
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    First bird of 2024

    A hatrick of tits on a nutfeeder. Blue, great and coal tits. Si.
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    Last bird of 2023

    A sickly goldfinch on one of my nut feeders with a blackbird close by looking on from the nearby hedge. A couple of robins twittering away nearby sounded out the old year. Si.
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    Exmoor birder

    Johnny Kingdom was a great character. Probably not everyone's cup of tea especially among the wildlife purists, but his simple, infectious often hilarious style was a joy to watch. Died tragically in a digger accident if I recall a few years ago, 2018 I think. He wrote a couple of entertaining...
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    Long tailed tit flocks

    An impressive flock of 26 long tailed tits moved through my garden late morning. That was largest flock I've had in my garden, but not the largest flock I have encountered. About 10 years ago I witnessed a flock of 33 birds down my road. I wonder if any forum members have witnessed larger...
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    First Bird Of 2023

    Greenfinch. Makes a change from the usual jackdaw most years. Didn't even feature in the opening 5 this time round. So greenfinch a welcome change. Si
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    Last bird seen in 2022

    What was your last bird seen this year? Mine was a lesser redpoll feeding on a seed feeder in the garden at dusk. Si
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    U.K birds that are common on the mainland but very uncommon/ rare on our islands. .

    Have been breeding in Ireland since around 2007. Numbers are steadily increasing and there have been sightings in most counties. Co. Wicklow is where most breed as there is more sufficient tree cover there than any other county. In my county Monaghan there are small established populations and...
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    Swifts

    Plenty of house martins and swallows in this part of Ireland. In fact I still have 2 pairs of the former bringing up a second brood under the eaves of the house. Alas it seems swifts have gone. Not seen any since last Sunday. Si.
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    Swifts

    Haven't seen any over my local town in the last 2-3 days, but had 3 over my house yesterday evening flying in the direction of the town. Huge movement of house martins locally this morning in the murky sky. Si.
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    Swifts

    About a dozen swifts racing around over Monaghan town yesterday morning. Si.
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    Swifts

    4 swifts over Monaghan town this morning scything around a regular area for them, the old convent school buildings. Numbers lower this year, mirroring many locations these last few years. Worrying! Si.
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    Swifts

    Swifts are leaving the UK, Ireland and Europe in numbers now, sadly disappearing for another year. How many are you seeing in your area at this time? Si
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    Winterwatch 2022

    The mysterious but fascinating thermal light image of geese flying at night was a joy to behold. Like a dark tidal sea flow advancing very slowly landwards. Also enjoyed seeing the very elusive and secretive jack snipe a bird I have seen but not too many times, perhaps only half a dozen or so...
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    When and why did we start birding?

    Been interested in birds and wildlife including plants since I was a kid growing up in leafy West Sussex in the 60's. I guess my parents were interested in outdoor activities and nature and I remember my grandfather, a keen gardener and naturalist and before he passed away showing me an old...
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