Chris-Leeds
Well-known member
Congratulations Graham, have a well earned rest and I bet there's some aching parts now. I also know it's easy to get distracted while on the bike when there's wildlife around so it's good you made it in one piece.
A following wind helped me complete the last 72 miles on Tuesday and I made it to Bempton Cliffs late afternoon, unfortunately just as the cafe was closing. I couldn't find a puffin, either. The sunset was glorious though, and I even have a bit of a tan.
My 232 miles in five days from Leighton Moss to Bempton Cliffs has raised £572 so far for the RSPB and Jole Rider. Many thanks again to all who contributed.
RSPB... http://www.justgiving.com/rspbrosespootle/
Jole Rider... http://www.justgiving.com/joleriderrosespootle
Still have to tot up the trip list but think it's around eighty species, although oddly not a meadow pipit the whole way.
Graham
Congrats Graham. Really like the shiney spokes on yer bike, is it tape?
3M styrofoam stuff, Keith. They clip on to the spokes... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekuclip-Bicycle-Reflective-Spoke-Clips/dp/B002Q9N3AM
Thanks for the congrats, everyone. Apart from a real slog into a headwind over the Pennines it was actually easier than I expected. Bit sore today, though.
BTW, have there been any roughleg sightings at Millington this year? I had several buzzards on that stretch, including a pale lazy-looking one, but all much too distant to spot the odd one out.
My 232 miles in five days from Leighton Moss to Bempton Cliffs has raised £572 so far for the RSPB and Jole Rider. Many thanks again to all who contributed.
Still have to tot up the trip list but think it's around eighty species, although oddly not a meadow pipit the whole way.
Graham
Well done, I will be sure to drop something in the collection box next time I'm at an RSPB shop.
Coincidentally I'm missing meadow pipit from my list this year too, I wonder if the bad winter has had an effect.
There was a single Meadow Pipit at Bempton on Tues am
stringy tim! ;-)
Been down to Potteric Carr this afternoon and spotted a blue tit with a massively elongated bill. How this bird manages to feed I do not know.
Did you know BTO are currently interested in records of birds with bill deformities? They want garden records, but will almost certainly be interested in your picture: http://www.bto.org/volunteer-surveys/gbw/about/background/projects/bgbw
Thanks for the info Michael, I have now sent the pic. to BTO.
Cheers
Dave
Thanks for the info Michael, I have now sent the pic. to BTO.
Cheers
Dave