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  1. Corvus cornix

    Bartley reservoir

    The "Beast of Bartley" was still doing its thing this morning, on Day 15 and counting. Who knows how much longer it'll stay? Single Stonechat on the fence line, staying well down in the brambles, out of the wind. Cheers, Matt
  2. Corvus cornix

    Sandwell Valley

    Yes, we'll probably be starting feeding again some time in November. Not sure it will be quite as successful as last winter as the maize is in another field this year. Fingers crossed we'll still attract good numbers and maybe something nice! I'm sure Dave will put a message out on here and...
  3. Corvus cornix

    What am I?

    No 2 - Redshank? Cheers, Matt
  4. Corvus cornix

    What am I?

    No. 3 Reed Bunting? Cheers, Matt
  5. Corvus cornix

    What am I?

    I ink I may have got it down to one of two, but they’re probably both wrong. Cattle Egret? Cheers, Matt
  6. Corvus cornix

    What am I?

    I'll go with Purple Heron for No.5 (pretty much process of elimination) Cheers, Matt
  7. Corvus cornix

    Is the stuff on this pigeon's beak a growth?

    Hi, I'm certainly no expert, but I think the large wattles around the eyes and the beak are just characteristics of the breed and are harmless to the bird. If you can find a local pigeon breeder, they can probably advise you better. Independent pet shops are usually a good source of advice and...
  8. Corvus cornix

    Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area

    Nice! :t:
  9. Corvus cornix

    Scottish Wanderings

    I've never witnessed it either, but seems to be a well-known phenomenon. https://www.jstor.org/stable/4600934?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents Would be interesting to see it actually happening. Nice one! Cheers, Matt
  10. Corvus cornix

    Lug style connectors for EL FP Bins

    When I was researching before buying mine (8x32 EL FP), there seemed to be some mentions of the lugs being included so you'd have the choice of which strap type to use. However, mine didn't come with the traditional-type lugs and most people I've seen appear to have the field-pro straps. Don't...
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    Lug style connectors for EL FP Bins

    I bought my EL's last year from Focus Optics. They stocked the lugs for the traditional style straps, I'd give them a try. www.focusopticsltd.co.uk Cheers Matt
  12. Corvus cornix

    South Birmingham misc sightings

    No problem. Glad you saw it, a fantastic little bird :t: Matt
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    South Birmingham misc sightings

    It's using the house with the feeder in the front garden (and surrounding trees / rooftops / gardens) at the north (Muntz Park) end of the road. Still there today, as per Twitter, usually a few other birders around. Cheers, Matt
  14. Corvus cornix

    Sandwell Valley

    There's a metal field gate adjacent to the pet cemetary section, opposite the derelict farm buildings. Either park in the small car park at the Crem and turn left down the lane for or park in the large car park at Forge Mill Lake (Pay and Display, 40p per hour upto £2 all day), turn right and...
  15. Corvus cornix

    Edgbaston Reservoir

    1w Caspian Gull on the ice in the centre of the res early yesterday afternoon. Possibly the bird from Sandwell Valley that seems to have moved off. Went back to the car to get my 'scope for a better view, but couldn't relocate it. Cheers Matt
  16. Corvus cornix

    Stock Dove, West Midlands

    Likewise, they're getting more common in parks and even in gardens in my part of the West Midlands. I see them regularly around Warley Woods, Dartmouth Park in West Bromwich and Edgbaston Reservoir as well as large numbers in Sandwell Valley. Cheers, Matt
  17. Corvus cornix

    South Birmingham misc sightings

    Great stuff! Let's hope they can be pinned down somewhere close
  18. Corvus cornix

    What Is This Bird??? Found An Unusual Wing In Our Horse Field

    Think I'd go with Muscovy Duck, too. Cheers, Matt
  19. Corvus cornix

    What am I?

    Pied Wagtail? The "Chiswick Flyover" Cheers, Matt
  20. Corvus cornix

    Sandwell Valley

    I think this message has turned up in the wrong thread. Could one of the Mods move it to one where there's more likely to be a positive ID? P.S., I think I'd agree with Dave that it's likely to be a gamebird. Cheers
  21. Corvus cornix

    One for the crossword or pub quiz buffs

    Thanks, Chris. A bit of a "Noodle-scratcher", well done to Paul :t: Cheers Matt
  22. Corvus cornix

    One for the crossword or pub quiz buffs

    Took a while, but think I've got it. Chough Cheers
  23. Corvus cornix

    One for the crossword or pub quiz buffs

    Desert Wheatear? (Still no idea about the other one, but I'm working on it) Cheers
  24. Corvus cornix

    One for the crossword or pub quiz buffs

    2) Brambling 7)Mallard 12) Redstart 13) Smew 19) Moustached Warbler 20) Sandwich Tern
  25. Corvus cornix

    One for the crossword or pub quiz buffs

    37. Swift 39. Storm Petrel 47. Nightjar 48. Water Rail
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