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2017 Western Palearctic Big Year (2 Viewers)
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Paul Chapman
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In fairness, until recently the pickings have been thin, but it was predictable that Britain would provide opportunities in September and by the end of the first hour of light today, Long-billed Dowitcher, Least Sandpiper, Stilt Sandpiper, American Redstart and Sabine's Gull on the news services for today.
All the best
Perfect opportunity for Klacke's mates to burn him off!
Absolutely, they could have gone for at least one species
At this late stage of the game, it sure would be more entertaining if it became a free for all ...and might get them twitching more of the relatively easy stuff that they don't seem keen on.
Nutcracker
Stop Brexit!
Better that than a free fall . . . hope he's OK!
Paul Chapman
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After Klacke 's fall, now back up and in France just north of La Rochelle yesterday:-
http://www.bigyearwp.com/index.php/igoterra-ticks/
Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée , France 19:37-20:34
No idea what they are chasing.
All the best
http://www.bigyearwp.com/index.php/igoterra-ticks/
Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée , France 19:37-20:34
No idea what they are chasing.
All the best
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Captain_of_Crunch
YVdpep_re64
Possibly seawatching? But does seem an odd choice with Leach's and Sabs available off western Ireland this week :/
PedroNicolau
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^They already have Leach's SP.
They've missed Swinhoe's.
With their luck, they'll probably get all these rarities at the Azores B
Present there at the moment are LB Dowitcher, Redhead, Least Sandpiper and who knows what may be hiding in Corvo.
They've missed Swinhoe's.
With their luck, they'll probably get all these rarities at the Azores B
Present there at the moment are LB Dowitcher, Redhead, Least Sandpiper and who knows what may be hiding in Corvo.
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Brian J Small
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jogresh
Bimble and patch
Ticked in Poland a few weeks ago Brian.
I think it was his holiday cabin, in which case - not very high, but a hard landing! :eek!:
Paul Chapman
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^They already have Leach's SP.
They've missed Swinhoe's.
With their luck, they'll probably get all these rarities at the Azores B
Present there at the moment are LB Dowitcher, Redhead, Least Sandpiper and who knows what may be hiding in Corvo.
Pedro
In addressing that, I think that an analysis of what is regular in the Azores and what should be targeted elsewhere would be worthwhile. I also think that the more regular vagrants that you clear out, the less tricky it is to target what you need next when the opportunities arise.
I'm no longer so sure that they can be classed as lucky after Klacke's fall but here's hoping that it is not a change of fortune.
All the best
Jon Turner
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It was a 4m fall (sounds nasty) and they are now here having tried for Wilson's Phalarope in France, which was taken by a Peregrine! They are very much looking forward to the Dorset Sandpipers. As am I....
Per Faceache..
Per Faceache..
Paul Chapman
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Wimborne at 5.35pm according to the Big Brother tagging on Facebook! So hopefully both sandpipers will be seen tonight...........
All the best
Paul Chapman
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In addition to the Least and Stilt Sandpipers, Long-billed Dowitcher and the American Redstart, the relevant non-rarities which they need are:-
Eurasian Dotterel - are there any at the moment?
Lesser Redpoll
Sooty Shearwater
Sabine's Gull
American Golden Plover on the Scillies tonight is hopefully the first of a few - one of which will be more convenient.
The commonest other possibilities are Blue-winged Teal, Wilson's Phalarope & Red-eyed Vireo or from the east Pechora Pipit, Radde's Warbler & Dusky Warbler.
All the best
Eurasian Dotterel - are there any at the moment?
Lesser Redpoll
Sooty Shearwater
Sabine's Gull
American Golden Plover on the Scillies tonight is hopefully the first of a few - one of which will be more convenient.
The commonest other possibilities are Blue-winged Teal, Wilson's Phalarope & Red-eyed Vireo or from the east Pechora Pipit, Radde's Warbler & Dusky Warbler.
All the best
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Paul Chapman
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No news on American Redstart yet today, but L-B Dowitcher still in Kent. Blue-winged Teal is notable by its absence (both from their list and the UK in general this year).
Forster's Tern still in Co.Louth.... have they recorded this species yet?
Redhead still on Azores yesterday - will it stay a few more weeks (quite likely, I guess).
Paul Chapman
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They need Forster's Tern. Not sure how they were intending on targeting the Redstart nor if they have local contact details.
Also Sabine's Gulls on for today.
All the best
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Paul Chapman
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American Redstart still there.
Yorkshire Long-billed Dowitcher is negative as far as I have seen. Hopefully, they are getting some sound advice on quickest routes and priorities. I'm not too sure on their budget which may be relevant as to some choices.
All the best
Yorkshire Long-billed Dowitcher is negative as far as I have seen. Hopefully, they are getting some sound advice on quickest routes and priorities. I'm not too sure on their budget which may be relevant as to some choices.
All the best
