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  1. Birdbrain

    Year List 2023

    Not posted for a while, only managed 173 sp. last year so well on the way of beating that with total so far 104. All within 30 miles. Last four are: Smew, Scaup, Great Egret, Great Northern Diver. I will post full list at some point, enjoying it and feel I'm back at it. Happy Birding 🦉
  2. Birdbrain

    Dipper

    Hi all not been on for a while |<| A dipper has been reported at Belton House entrance near Grantham yesterday has anyone got any info on who found this bird ?
  3. Birdbrain

    Warbler ?

    Hi all had a friend send these 3 pictures of a Warbler ? Chiffy my first thought but it does seem to have a prominent supercilium ? Any ideas ? The bird didnt call or anything. Was seen yesterday at 1430 in Wheatley Park School in Holton South Oxfordshire.
  4. Birdbrain

    Redpolls

    A friend sent me these yesterday, he has had up to 18 in his garden all week. Bird on the perch to me looks like a Lesser but the bird on the ground would you say possible Common/Mealy ? or just a Lesser ? Any ideas ;)
  5. Birdbrain

    Grebe Id

    Mate sent me this any ideas. Possible BN Grebe but im swinging to Juv Slav. Seen Wednesday on the River Welland, Spalding.
  6. Birdbrain

    Birdbrains Year List 2013

    Mother-in-Laws House, Marston 01/01/13 1. House Sparrow 2. Starling 3. Collared Dove 4. Dunnock 5. Greylag Goose 6. Goldfinch 7. Wood Pigeon 8. Jackdaw 9. Blue Tit 10. Blackbird Newark Show Ground, Newark 01/01/13 11. Pheasant 12. Sparrowhawk 13. Kestrel 14. Black-headed Gull 15. Lesser...
  7. Birdbrain

    Test Your Bird Id & Sound Skills

    Check this out http://www.birdid.no/index.php cracking site :t: then do the training quiz ;) look out for the SpadgeBirder though :smoke:
  8. Birdbrain

    Help Needed !

    Can any of you great people help a friend of a friend ;) All birds seen in August this year in Krabi Thailand :t: Thanks
  9. Birdbrain

    Hand Held GPS for Birding

    Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, but can someone put me straight, which is the best hand held GPS for out in the field? I have a Garmin Legend and its ok but I am after one that has better maps and compass. Been looking at this one...
  10. Birdbrain

    Peregrine Web Cam

    Check out the Peg at Grantham, Lincs http://www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk/
  11. Birdbrain

    A Great Clothing Website

    Just found this site for clothing and think it was worth letting you lot in on it, they seem to have the gear and the prices are very good :t: http://www.keela.co.uk/
  12. Birdbrain

    ???

    Just a quick question! are Pink-footed Geese the only geese that fly in formation? (skeen) as i was asked this yesterday and i was not 100% :t:
  13. Birdbrain

    South Lincs RSPB Car Meet's

    Car Trip 4 Feb 22nd 2010 Thetford Forest and local area. Time - 0800hrs. Meet Point - Roundabout at Junc of A134/A1065 at the Tea/Bacon stop. Lunch at local PH. Car Trip 5 March 29th 2010 Rutland Water and Park. Time - 0730hrs. Meet Point - At main car park Packed Lunch. Car Trip 6 April...
  14. Birdbrain

    Birdbrains Bird List 2010

    Dunnock - (Garden 02/01/2010) Grantham Lincs Goldfinch " Jackdaw " Magpie " Rook " Starling " Redwing " Fieldfare " Black-headed Gull " Greenfinch " Wood Pigeon - (Garden 03/01/2010) Collared Dove " Blackbird " Lesser Redpoll " Herring Gull " - (Over Garden) Pied Wagtail - (Garden 03/01/2010)...
  15. Birdbrain

    Snettisham Meet (south lincs RSPB)

    A few of us from the South Lincs RSPB Group have started up a new event called Car Trips, where some of us from the committee are going birding to different destinations all over the place. If you would like to join us to meet fellow BF members and have a great days birding then check out our...
  16. Birdbrain

    ???

    So what do you think this is ? Golden Eagle Imm? seen at Glenshee on 22/02/09
  17. Birdbrain

    Sea Watching with the ED50

    Cant find a post about this, so not sure if it has been raised before ! but i am thinking of getting a new eyepiece for sea watching, not sure what would be best the 40 wide or what ? i have the MCII zoom but at 40 just a bit of a struggle, it will be mainly used for SW but also be nice to look...
  18. Birdbrain

    Wellies

    Hi Troops Any of you good people had any experience with these boots, Le Chameau Vega Evolution Wellington Boot, i have read some posts on them but just want to see if there is any updates on them.
  19. Birdbrain

    South Lincs RSPB Latest Bird Sightings

    For a quick look at the local birds seen in and around the South Lincs area have a look at our new bird sighting's page on the South Lincs RSPB Local Group web site. http://www.southlincsrspb.org.uk/index.html
  20. Birdbrain

    Angle Shade Moth

    Just a quick one ! Just found one of these in my garden in Lincolnshire ? is it a common one for our area ? Will post a photo later ? Thanks
  21. Birdbrain

    How Clever

    I have many corvids come to my garden, which i feed bread (brown) fat balls, currents and bits and bobs ! I have one Rook that is quite tame and is not bothered by me being out there ! he (i think) is very clever and when i put fat balls on the ground he! will break bits off and then hide the...
  22. Birdbrain

    Willow Warblers

    Has anyone heard or seen any Willow Warblers yet ? As this time last year there was lots on my local patch late March ? But i have been there three times recently and not heard or seen any :-C I know the weather has not been in there favor, with the wind blowing the wrong way. But just wanted...
  23. Birdbrain

    Beretta Ferret Walking Boots

    Just wondered if anyone out there has these boots as i am soon in need of a new pair, i am using Brasher Supalite at the moment and have worn them in to the ground, about 4 years ! They are a bit on the pricey side at around £250 but i now how important a good pair of boots are. :smoke: Any...
  24. Birdbrain

    Quick One !

    What do you think then ? it is not the hardest one in the world ?
  25. Birdbrain

    Very Odd ?????

    I know this is a strange question but have a look at the moon through your scopes then look at the brightest star bottom right of it ? it looks like a small moon with the same shape as the moon ????? Can anyone explain this ? is this a reflection ??????????????????:eek!:
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