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  1. Patrick_L

    Scilly October 2014

    When we reserved our Little Porth digs again in January, the weather was so bad it seemed touch and go if it would still be standing in October. We are assured it is.
  2. Patrick_L

    Another Garden Moth, Shrewsbury

    Thanks Sean, I shall look again. Cheers Patrick.
  3. Patrick_L

    Another Garden Moth, Shrewsbury

    Hello again all. Had this in the garden Friday morning - can anyone give me a quick summary of the key differences between Lychis and The Campion? I'm leaning towards the latter but happy to be corrected. Thanks! Patrick
  4. Patrick_L

    Garden Moth, Shrewsbury 6th July

    Very many thanks - what is the status of Small Ranunculus? Book suggests not a regular moth. Thanks, Patrick
  5. Patrick_L

    Garden Moth, Shrewsbury 6th July

    Hello all. I've had this moth a couple of times recently - is it a Small Ranunculus? Thanks, Patrick
  6. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Lesser Redpoll singing early this morning in our garden here at Coton Hill. No idea if that's breeding nearby.
  7. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Walked from Bridges up onto the Long Mynd and back down again today - shame it was so damned cold but saw Cuckoo, pair of Dippers, 6+ each of Common Redstart, Pied Flycatcher and Willow Warbler on territory and Curlew calling in the fields. Seems to be more Lesser Black-backed Gulls around...
  8. Patrick_L

    Unknown Moth - Shrewsbury, April 2013

    Excellent - thank you very much for the identification.
  9. Patrick_L

    Unknown Moth - Shrewsbury, April 2013

    Hello all. I'm new to the garden moth scene and whilst so far I've coped with most of the moths caught in my trap, this one just doesn't seem to fit any description or photos that I've looked at, nor has it reappeared since. I would therefore welcome any advice on the ID - sorry the photo is...
  10. Patrick_L

    New member from Shropshire, England.

    Greetings from Shrewsbury Sean - please add any sightings or photos you have or take to the Shropshire Birding thread. All be best Patrick
  11. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    5 Swifts around the house at Coton Hill this evening. Unfortunately looks like the Beeater has moved on - no further reports this afternoon. Patrick
  12. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    There's a Beeater currently just south of Condover hawking over the rape field opposite Berriewood Farm.
  13. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Parakeet back again this afternoon!
  14. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Here it is, now flown towards the Greenfields area.
  15. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Hello All! A spectacular garden tick for us this afternoon when a Ring-necked Parakeet arrived to feed on the peanut holder. Keep an eye out in the Coton Hill area! Photos to follow. Patrick
  16. Patrick_L

    One of the best pager messages . . . ever ? !

    Class indeed! I remember a good one from years ago - an escaped Crocodile somewhere in the Midlands but "no access due to danger of death". Fair enough.
  17. Patrick_L

    scillys

    Money can't be that tight - even Sir Ranulph Fiennes turned down the campsite. Otherwise, I second everything that Mike and others say.
  18. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Look forward to getting your updates Chris - best of luck for the list this year! A male Blackcap has joined the female in the garden here at Coton Hill. A pair of Goosanders flew over at lunchtime too on their way back to the river. Cheers, Patrick
  19. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    A very smart Woodcock flew low over the Baschurch road at Leaton at 08:50 this morning.
  20. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Despite the snow, the female Blackcap at Coton Hill, Shrewsbury is still around, and this morning was in the ivy-covered tree by the slipway opposite Benbow Quay.
  21. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Im currently sat watching the male Green-winged Teal at Polemere, which is showing well now it's woken up. Smart bird, and plenty of other duck here to keep it company.
  22. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Excellent pictures Julie! A very impressive day at the S-Y confluence with the residual floods seemingly perfect for dabbling duck. Many Teal and Wigeon with smaller numbers of Pintail and Shoveler and a single Goldeneye. Also hordes of Finches and Buntings in the hedges. Top stuff, makes the...
  23. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Big increase in Goosander numbers on the river this morning, with 17 displaying just downstream from Grey Friars Bridge. Very smart in the morning sunshine and seemingly expert at avoiding amateur rowers.
  24. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Good work Chris! What is your 'home to work' on, and how do you cope with those silhouetted fly-over Gulls first thing in the morning? Must be a Yellow-legged in there somewhere! Talking of the office, we have a wintering Green Sandpiper here at Mytton Mill, along with a juvenile Water Rail...
  25. Patrick_L

    Shropshire Birding

    Greetings Chris and all Female Blackcap feeding on a fat ball in the garden here too and quite aggressive. It's WeBS count weekend this weekend. There's been a Spotted Redshank recently near the Royal Hill which would be a very unseasonal addition to the WeBS count and a Shropshire tick for...
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