If you were a betting person.... (1 Viewer)

West End Birder

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #1

....one species that has eluded me (well one of many) which I suspect would be worse than a "tart's tick" of whatever the phrase is, is Barred Warbler. Although it is unlikely I can nip off to see one this Autumn, out of interest where and when would you place your money? (Mainland so not Fair Isle for example).

Thanks

Rob S

 

Phil Andrews

It's only Rock and Roller but I like it

• Jul 15, 2013

• #2

BD344 said:

....one species that has eluded me (well one of many) which I suspect would be worse than a "tart's tick" of whatever the phrase is, is Barred Warbler. Although it is unlikely I can nip off to see one this Autumn, out of interest where and when would you place your money? (Mainland so not Fair Isle for example).

Thanks

Rob S

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Spurn or the north Norfolk coast in Sept / Oct are good bets - I have seen 8 birds between Holme and Cromer

 

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pete wragg

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #3

BD344 said:

....one species that has eluded me (well one of many) which I suspect would be worse than a "tart's tick" of whatever the phrase is, is Barred Warbler. Although it is unlikely I can nip off to see one this Autumn, out of interest where and when would you place your money? (Mainland so not Fair Isle for example).

Thanks

Rob S

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The best mainland site,by a long way,is Spurn.
Remember Norfolk is a county,not a site.:eek!:

Pete.

 

West End Birder

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #4

I'd quite like to go to Spurn before it disappears but for me it's a bloody long way (mind you N Norfolk is too). I might have to take a risk, at least there are plenty of pubs nearby!

Thanks for info. I did look at Fair Isle and they seem to obligatory in late September but just can't fit it in.

Rob

 

Mark Lew1s

My real name is Mark Lewis

• Jul 15, 2013

• #5

Anywhere on the east coast could have one, with the right weather conditions. Why not try to find your own to make ticking it off a bit more special?

 

West End Birder

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #6

The only thing I ever found on my own was a Firecrest (a couple of times actually) you are also assuming I would be able to ID it myself!! ;-)

That would be cool though I have to admit (and yes I know it is not exactly rare)

 

Steve Arlow

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #7

If Spurn and the North Norfolk Coast are to far for you where abouts are you in the country that way the best site that's closer to you could be suggested.

As advised the best single site in the UK is Spurn.

 

Phil Andrews

It's only Rock and Roller but I like it

• Jul 15, 2013

• #8

The latest publication of the Scarce Migrant Report (passerines 2004-07 in August's BB?) should help you pin-point both optimum locations and time period. Have seen Barred W in Cornwall and Scilly and very occasionally they turn up inland but East Coast is king. Why not make a weekend of it after a few days of easterly winds and pick up RB Fly, YB Warbler, RB Shrike etc as well?

 

West End Birder

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #9

I'm in Southampton. I have missed two or more on Scilly, I have an idea there was actually one in Hampshire recently but I think I was away. That BB report is very interesting. I might well take the plunge and go to N Norfolk haven't been there for so long, although I might be able to wangle a business trip to Sheffield which is not so far from Spurn I guess.

Thanks for the advice, if I go to Spurn or NN I shall let you know in case you can point me in the direction of one.