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  1. Essex Baker Boy

    Fish ID cardiff

    I agree, Mullet.
  2. Essex Baker Boy

    Lady Amherst's Pheasant in Bedfordshire still?

    And it would be very unlike Lee to write something that wasn't true.....
  3. Essex Baker Boy

    Fish, Cyprus

    Another vote for Roach from me.
  4. Essex Baker Boy

    Any dipper sightings Somerset U.K. ?

    I'm glad I stumbled across this thread as I'm on holiday in Dyrham & just went for a walk along the River Boyd at Wick at Golden Valley LNR & found an immature Dipper 200m upstream of the A420 roadbridge. Thanks :)
  5. Essex Baker Boy

    Fish

    It does look very similar to a Mullet to me as an ex-angler. Mullet are fish of the sea and their preferred habitat is estuaries, harbours, rocky points, they will venture far upstream and are able to cope with the freshwater stretches of a river. Quite how it, or they, got into a pond is most...
  6. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk birding

    The paddock is easy to find. Just follow the main path from the entrance to the arboretum which will curve gently around the perimeter then head slightly downhill, across a footbridge over the small stream, and the paddocks will be ahead of you on the right. Best bet would be to continue on for...
  7. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Jonno, I would expect to see Rock Pipits at most places along the coast in winter. The rocks along Sheringham seafront should produce without too much effort with the added bonus of Turnstones and hopefully Purple Sandpiper anytime soon, otherwise the boatyard at Morston or the harbour at...
  8. Essex Baker Boy

    Sei whale Scotland

    More often than not, it is in the open sea off Kinghorn, whether or not it's healthy I don't know although it seems to be doing OK, (caveat, I haven't been but have followed the messages on Messenger & FB).
  9. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk birding

    It's always been Stubb Mill at Horsey for me, park in NWT Car Park and walk east 3/4 mile to viewpoint however, it is a well known winter site at dusk, I haven't tried in the autumn but it should give you as good a chance as any. Failing that, they are occasionally put out by the bird news...
  10. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk mammals

    Interesting observations Richard, might try a stakeout sometime. Thanks for the updates.
  11. Essex Baker Boy

    Fish ID, N Germany

    They look exactly like Roach to me
  12. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk mammals

    Hi Richard, would you be able to give a pin drop or coordinates for this please. Is it the wide strip of grass at the end of the runway on the east side of the A140 where there's always rabbits? Next time I'm up that way I wouldn't mind doing a stakeout. Thanks, Paul
  13. Essex Baker Boy

    Are Stone Curlew still at Weeting

    I would guess that they won't be there & won't be open. Definitely best to call them Call the centre: 01842 827615 https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/weeting-heath
  14. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    BC Norfolk are running a field trip to Stoke Ferry on 11th May for Dingy & Grizzled Skipper. See their tweet or website.
  15. Essex Baker Boy

    Fish ID, Poland

    There is only one anal fin on most fish including Zander and to me it looks to be in the right place. Must admit I was at a loss until I saw the 3rd photo and you can just about make out the slight stripe effect that some Zander show. For me it is a Zander but also willing to accept that we may...
  16. Essex Baker Boy

    Fish ID, Poland

    There's a hint of Zander in the 3rd photo where some markings can just be made out
  17. Essex Baker Boy

    Courtyard Farm, Ringstead

    Hi everyone, I spend a lot of time birding around Norfolk and I get the annual Bird Report too. I'm wondering if anyone can give me more specific directions on whereabouts to go in the area of Courtyard Farm/Ringstead to see farmland birds such as Tree Sparrows, Grey Partridge, and Corn Buntings...
  18. Essex Baker Boy

    Beluga

    The same question has been asked on Twitter today and it seems that there have been no sightings from birdwatchers/wildlife watchers since October despite people looking. The continued existence of the Beluga in the Thames seem to emanate second hand from the Port of London. Also you've posted...
  19. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Nice photos Dave! I went there a few weeks ago & was disappointed to find all the buddleia in the car park to be dead, dying, parched and brown. Clearly from your photos there are other stands of flowering buddleia in the park which the butterflies are favouring this year. Cheers, Paul
  20. Essex Baker Boy

    April 2018 at Gramborough

    I read them John, but I think BF is dying a slow, lingering death as more & more people move over to other forms of social media such as Twitter for their news.
  21. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk birding

    Storm Petrel!!??
  22. Essex Baker Boy

    Norfolk birding

    I visited Stubbs Mill roost last Wednesday at dusk. I saw around 20 Marsh Harriers, 4 Common Cranes which flew through quite low when it was getting quite dark, 3 Chinese Water Deer, a large bat, thousands of Thrushes (Redwings & Song Thrush), and thousands of Pinkfeet. Sadly no Barn Owl. All...
  23. Essex Baker Boy

    Mar Lodge - Linn of Dee??

    Brief Trip Report - Loch Lomond & Perthshire June 2017 As promised, here are the details of my trip. Thank you for those that posted information and directions - we had a great trip although couldn't do everything we wanted to due to very poor weather. The weather did its very best to spoil...
  24. Essex Baker Boy

    Mar Lodge - Linn of Dee??

    Thank you very much - I'm leaving for Scotland tomorrow morning, returning Friday. I'll let you know how I get on :t:
  25. Essex Baker Boy

    Mar Lodge - Linn of Dee??

    Wow - Fantastic info Delia - much appreciated. Thank you.
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