Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
I never knew your name was Phil Andrews8-P:-O
I thought it was Phil Upton:smoke:
Thats just my radio name.
I never knew your name was Phil Andrews8-P:-O
I thought it was Phil Upton:smoke:
Thats just my radio name.
If you have read your emails tonight you may understand that I am not in love with the place (or more particularly those alledgely managing it) at the mo :-C
I had indeed read your e-mail, and also now Gert's. Dependent on how things go over the next few weeks there may be more ... :C
Not privy to these emails of course but I can guess something of what this is all about and have to say I'm very concerned. I hope some the UW regulars are not planning to bail out. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the regulars at UW and their willingness to share that knowledge and enthusiasm with newcomers, bystanders, tourists, passers-by and anyone else in the vicinity is what sets UW apart.
More importantly it seems to me that they also bring that knowledge and enthusiasm to bear on the management of the habitat to greatly enhance the success of the reserve in the very reason for its existence.
I certainly hope you all don't let a temporary glitch (however avoidable and frustrating) deter you from the path of righteousness. Just think what would happen if there was no-one to keep the trust focussed Their focus may appear short-sighted at times but at least someone is reminding them they should have gone to specsavers!
Paul
PS - Where IS the BITTERN!!!?
Not privy to these emails of course but I can guess something of what this is all about and have to say I'm very concerned. I hope some the UW regulars are not planning to bail out. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the regulars at UW and their willingness to share that knowledge and enthusiasm with newcomers, bystanders, tourists, passers-by and anyone else in the vicinity is what sets UW apart.
More importantly it seems to me that they also bring that knowledge and enthusiasm to bear on the management of the habitat to greatly enhance the success of the reserve in the very reason for its existence.
I certainly hope you all don't let a temporary glitch (however avoidable and frustrating) deter you from the path of righteousness. Just think what would happen if there was no-one to keep the trust focussed Their focus may appear short-sighted at times but at least someone is reminding them they should have gone to specsavers!
Paul
PS - Where IS the BITTERN!!!?
Not privy to these emails of course but I can guess something of what this is all about and have to say I'm very concerned. I hope some the UW regulars are not planning to bail out. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the regulars at UW and their willingness to share that knowledge and enthusiasm with newcomers, bystanders, tourists, passers-by and anyone else in the vicinity is what sets UW apart.
More importantly it seems to me that they also bring that knowledge and enthusiasm to bear on the management of the habitat to greatly enhance the success of the reserve in the very reason for its existence.
I certainly hope you all don't let a temporary glitch (however avoidable and frustrating) deter you from the path of righteousness. Just think what would happen if there was no-one to keep the trust focussed Their focus may appear short-sighted at times but at least someone is reminding them they should have gone to specsavers!
Paul
PS - Where IS the BITTERN!!!?
Hi Paul - as you have intimated there is a lot going on in the background!
I dont believe my commitment to the reserve (and others in my position) has changed; we remain passionate about squeezing the maximum value out of the limited resources we have available. The VOLUNTEER work parties have gone from strength to strength in the last two or three years (not doubt aided by the extra dimension that Bird Forum gives us to advertise the events and explain what we are doing and why - thanks BF :t; their value lies in the fact that they are run and attended by VOLUNTEERS who watch the reserve on a day by day, year by year basis, know and understand Upton Warren, the way birds (and other animals) interact with it and the value of each segment of the reverse, down to individual bushes and trees in some instances. We are never afraid to try something new to extract every last drop of benefit from the land we have or take advice and suggestions from all who attend. I am hoping for an excellent turn-out at the next Flashes work party on the 8th January when we will continue the scrub management work along the hedgeline, around the feeding station and hopefully around the bramble patch near the steps.
I dont think my resignation as a voluntary warden will make a single iota of difference; they never listened in the first place :C
Phil
I could only manage a flying visit this morning......
3 female blackcaps on the moors along the causeway and in the apple tree by the chestnut were notable.
A Pochard was on the moors (didn't see one yesterday). Grey Wagtail over.
17 Greylags with Canadas by Hobden Hall.
40 - 50 Lesser Redpolls in birches behind the hen pool again.
Constant stream of large gulls over in small groups - with a couple of dozen Herrings amongst them.
Good numbers of Lesser Redpoll over the last few days; hopefully they will start to come a bit closer to allow grilling for a Mealy (or even an Arctic).
Dave's GBBG yesterday was the 16th bird for the year (recorded on 12 different dates)which must be close to a record for this species.
Good numbers of Lesser Redpoll over the last few days; hopefully they will start to come a bit closer to allow grilling for a Mealy (or even an Arctic).
Dave's GBBG yesterday was the 16th bird for the year (recorded on 12 different dates)which must be close to a record for this species.
Everythings gone blue, has this anything to do with our resident bluenose JB 8-P
There is a grim inevitability about what is coming next; just a little chart that demonstrates that 2011 has indeed been the most productive year for GBB Gulls since the writing of an annual report commenced in 1984: