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I've just enquired with Brian - not reported to him before now. Intriguing......
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I've just enquired with Brian - not reported to him before now. Intriguing......
upstarts1979
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Mary
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What colour are the curtains going to be? :eek!:
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
wheatearlp
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Isn't it facing the wrong way :-O:-O
wheatearlp
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
I have asked GLaB to clarify his message - wasnt clear that (a) the observer was himself or (b) it was seen to fly over the reserve (although I assume that was the thrust of it).
Nearest GI was at Willington GP on the Derbys / Staffs border on Saturday although I understand this may be the bird that then relocated to the Wirral.
upstarts1979
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Graham has just phoned me He saw it from home, flying over from the Moors.
Today at the Moors
GCG 2 ( + 3 on sailing pool), Little Grebe, Shoveler 20+, Teal 30, Gadwall pr, Pochard 20, Tufted c30, curlew 16, Snipe and Dunlin was seen earlier.
The wind was from the south and many ducks were tucked in against the reeds in the southern area of the moors and the south west marsh so numbers were a bare minimum.
At the Flashes: Teal 32, 600 Lapwing and a few hundred starlings and 200 BHG roosted. All a bit rapid today. Wanted to see how the hide was going.
B
John
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
He'd better get started on that description then!
Given there doesnt appear to have been a submission for the Common Rosefinch who had Glossy Ibis as their prediction bird?
How's the tooth now Mark?
I was attending a lecture Phil, not getting treatment ! but thanks for asking.. my teeth are perfect 8-P
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Sorry Mark - I was listening to every word you were saying (honest :eek!
.I'm setting off now to be Veery Muck-y so I will catch up with you all - and progress at the Flashes - over the weekend.
upstarts1979
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Prediction list
Whiskered Tern: Tim Jones
Green-winged Teal: Trevor Jones
Red-necked Grebe, Mike Wakeman
Glossy Ibis, Andy Gibb
Ring-billed Gull, Stuart Croft
Wryneck, Craig Reed
Cattle Egret, Dave Walker
Common Rosefinch, Des Jennings
Night-heron, Phil Andrews
Long-billed Dowitcher, Gert Corfield
Lesser Yellowlegs, John Belsey
Cirl Bunting, Simon Vickers
Black-throated Diver, Roger P
Spotted Sandpiper, Andy Warr
Caspian Gull , Kay D
Aquatic Warbler, Phil Quiney
Bean Goose, Graham LaB
Red Footed Falcon: Andy Pitt
Marsh Sandpiper: Mark Peacock
Purple Sandpiper: Terry Hinett
Great Reed Warbler: Gary Prescott
Up-dated 16th Nov 2011
paid in red
Whiskered Tern: Tim Jones
Green-winged Teal: Trevor Jones
Red-necked Grebe, Mike Wakeman
Glossy Ibis, Andy Gibb
Ring-billed Gull, Stuart Croft
Wryneck, Craig Reed
Cattle Egret, Dave Walker
Common Rosefinch, Des Jennings
Night-heron, Phil Andrews
Long-billed Dowitcher, Gert Corfield
Lesser Yellowlegs, John Belsey
Cirl Bunting, Simon Vickers
Black-throated Diver, Roger P
Spotted Sandpiper, Andy Warr
Caspian Gull , Kay D
Aquatic Warbler, Phil Quiney
Bean Goose, Graham LaB
Red Footed Falcon: Andy Pitt
Marsh Sandpiper: Mark Peacock
Purple Sandpiper: Terry Hinett
Great Reed Warbler: Gary Prescott
Up-dated 16th Nov 2011
paid in red
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upstarts1979
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Hi
I am in the process of creating an Upton Warren Flikr pool. What I thought would be nice was creating a way of showing the diversity of the Flora and Fauna of the reserve through the seasons, as well as images of the reserve including that relating to the process and results of active management. Many good images get lost in the archives of this thread, or lose something in the format etc.
I know the Worc Trust has a flickr pool, this is not in competition with that( cross posting is allowed anyway, and commonplace), but collecting a pictoral record of all species of bird, plant, dragonfly, fungi etc on the reserve would help those interested in wildlife in general to expand their knowledge, and provide a historical and living record specific to Upton.
There is room for a bit of 'art', but please remember the ethos is about recording diversity, and the changes on the reserve, it's not there to show everyones best Kingfisher shot, great as they all are
So If you have a Flikr account, and are interested, let me know and I can invite you ( I am aware of some and will be giving them a nudge ), if you do not yet , sign up and let me know. We will see how it goes :t:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1847974@N22/
Mark I am now signed in B
John
upstarts1979
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just received reply from BTO about ringed LBBG at Upton
John Belsey
Address unknown
17 November 2011
Dear John Belsey
Thank you for taking the time to report to us details of a bird ring you found. Information about this bird and its movements is given below. If you notice any errors in the information, please return it (or a copy) with your corrections, so we can update our records.
Ringing Scheme: London Ring Number: FH33088 Species of bird: Lesser Black-backed Gull
This bird was ringed by Severn Estuary Gull Group as age 5th year, sex Unknown on 24-Apr-2010 at near Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
OS Map reference SO8117, co-ordinates 51deg 51min N 2deg 17min W.
Colour marks left below knee: BO(HYY)
It was found on 04-Oct-2011 at Upton-Warren, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
OS Map reference SO9367, co-ordinates 52deg 18min N 2deg 6min W.
The bird was Sight record by non-ringer Colour Mark Record
Remarks
It was found 528 days after it was ringed, 52 km from the ringing site, direction NNE.
Bird Ringing in Britain & Ireland is organised by the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology). Each year over 900,000 birds are ringed in Britain & Ireland, by over 2,500 highly trained bird ringers, most of whom are volunteers. Ringing began over 100 years ago to study the movements of birds. While it continues to generate information about movements, it also allows us to study how many young birds leave the nest and survive to breed as adults, as well as how many adults live from year to year and how many birds disperse to different breeding sites. Collection of this information helps us to understand why bird populations increase or decline - vital information for conservation. After over a hundred years of bird ringing in Britain & Ireland there is still much more to learn!
Bird ringers are highly trained volunteers who follow a careful training process that can take several years to ensure that they have the necessary skills to catch and ring birds while ensuring that the birds? welfare is always the most important consideration. The Ringing Scheme is managed by a professional team at the BTO under the direction of a Ringing Committee. The BTO is authorised to issue permits on behalf of the government conservation agencies.
Thanks again for reporting this bird and contributing to the work of the Ringing Scheme. If you would like to find out more about ringing and the BTO, you will find much more information at www.bto.org.
With best wishes
The Ringing Team
Reference 10092011DISC
John Belsey
Address unknown
17 November 2011
Dear John Belsey
Thank you for taking the time to report to us details of a bird ring you found. Information about this bird and its movements is given below. If you notice any errors in the information, please return it (or a copy) with your corrections, so we can update our records.
Ringing Scheme: London Ring Number: FH33088 Species of bird: Lesser Black-backed Gull
This bird was ringed by Severn Estuary Gull Group as age 5th year, sex Unknown on 24-Apr-2010 at near Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
OS Map reference SO8117, co-ordinates 51deg 51min N 2deg 17min W.
Colour marks left below knee: BO(HYY)
It was found on 04-Oct-2011 at Upton-Warren, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
OS Map reference SO9367, co-ordinates 52deg 18min N 2deg 6min W.
The bird was Sight record by non-ringer Colour Mark Record
Remarks
It was found 528 days after it was ringed, 52 km from the ringing site, direction NNE.
Bird Ringing in Britain & Ireland is organised by the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology). Each year over 900,000 birds are ringed in Britain & Ireland, by over 2,500 highly trained bird ringers, most of whom are volunteers. Ringing began over 100 years ago to study the movements of birds. While it continues to generate information about movements, it also allows us to study how many young birds leave the nest and survive to breed as adults, as well as how many adults live from year to year and how many birds disperse to different breeding sites. Collection of this information helps us to understand why bird populations increase or decline - vital information for conservation. After over a hundred years of bird ringing in Britain & Ireland there is still much more to learn!
Bird ringers are highly trained volunteers who follow a careful training process that can take several years to ensure that they have the necessary skills to catch and ring birds while ensuring that the birds? welfare is always the most important consideration. The Ringing Scheme is managed by a professional team at the BTO under the direction of a Ringing Committee. The BTO is authorised to issue permits on behalf of the government conservation agencies.
Thanks again for reporting this bird and contributing to the work of the Ringing Scheme. If you would like to find out more about ringing and the BTO, you will find much more information at www.bto.org.
With best wishes
The Ringing Team
Reference 10092011DISC
Mark I am now signed in B
Thanks John. Mike has cracked it too. Sy said he is signing up.Going well.. Will be a bit of a back log/ catch up of whatever people want to add initially I guess up to a catch up point..should be interesting during these quieter winter nights, to see what folks have..everyone is welcome to join :t:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1847974@N22/
midlands birder
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forgetfulelephant
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Hi
I am in the process of creating an Upton Warren Flikr pool. What I thought would be nice was creating a way of showing the diversity of the Flora and Fauna of the reserve through the seasons, as well as images of the reserve including that relating to the process and results of active management. Many good images get lost in the archives of this thread, or lose something in the format etc.
I know the Worc Trust has a flickr pool, this is not in competition with that( cross posting is allowed anyway, and commonplace), but collecting a pictoral record of all species of bird, plant, dragonfly, fungi etc on the reserve would help those interested in wildlife in general to expand their knowledge, and provide a historical and living record specific to Upton.
There is room for a bit of 'art', but please remember the ethos is about recording diversity, and the changes on the reserve, it's not there to show everyones best Kingfisher shot, great as they all are
So If you have a Flikr account, and are interested, let me know and I can invite you ( I am aware of some and will be giving them a nudge ), if you do not yet , sign up and let me know. We will see how it goes :t:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1847974@N22/[/QUOTE
Thanks for the invite, I've joined. Nice idea.
Rob
upstarts1979
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sorry Craig I copied this from the last update in June I have a hard copy that I work from. Graham had just paid me so didn't check my book.
B
John
