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Norfolk birding (8 Viewers)
- Thread starter Edward woodwood
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major wildlife
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Rose-coloured Starling(Sturnus roseus)
Having had a look at this bird in failing light yesterday evening I decided it was well worth the effort to get up and go first thing this morning before work.
The last time I saw one in adult plumage was way back in 1983 at market Deeping Lincolnshire. Major.
Having had a look at this bird in failing light yesterday evening I decided it was well worth the effort to get up and go first thing this morning before work.
The last time I saw one in adult plumage was way back in 1983 at market Deeping Lincolnshire. Major.
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David Norgate
Well-known member
Quick look before work on the west side, proved fruitless and comments from someone who had been over on the east, said no sign. However, I wasn't there for long!
davebuggin
Well-known member
Can anyone tell me where in wells the rcs is please?,i now have a long week off work and would love to photograph this stunning bird.
David Norgate
Well-known member
The bird is on East Quay, favouring the feeders under the tree on the north side of the road, just east of the last house (on the north side!)
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
davebuggin
Well-known member
Many thanks David,if weather permits will see if i can find it tomorrow.
Penny Clarke
Well-known member
Stunning photograph - 'early bird catches the worm':t:
Penny Clarke
Well-known member
No sign of the Rose-coloured Starling this evening after 5.30pm when it was seen to fly into the large tree. Also no sign of the Roller when I searched this evening, but weather rubbish and foggy. My hunch is that its still there. Wonderful views of 3 Nightjars though:t:
I only wish I could get to that starling before work, but not really enough time.
Full update on blog.
Penny:girl:
I only wish I could get to that starling before work, but not really enough time.
Full update on blog.
Penny:girl:
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
Loving your photography. Stunning pictures.
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
robinsslee
Well-known member
Hi all wondering if the rcs is still at the same spot? Gotta go there first thing tomorrow morning.
Redbridge
Well-known member
Sure is. Last reported on pager at 7:05 PM tonight. It seems very settled currently and will no doubt be there tomorrow morning.
MICK SAUNT
Well-known member
Time to name and shame!
Waiting patiently for the Rosy Pastor (much nicer name than RCS!) to show this afternoon at a sensible distance when the three muppets in the foreground arrived and decided they needed to be five yards closer than everyone else.
A polite request to stand a bit further back was met by a mumble from one of aforementioned than 'there hadn't been a problem earlier in the week' and they all stayed put. Felt especially sorry for the responsible birders who had been waiting for a couple of hours for the bird to come down to the bird bath only to find that when it did, one of the muppets quickly tried to reposition and the bird bolted back into the tree as a result.
I'm fortunate to have many contacts around the county and can say that more and more are getting thoroughly p*ssed off with the attitude of (mainly, but not exclusively) so called 'photographers' with all the gear but no f******g idea who despite £5K of equipment aren't happy unless they can shove their lens up the birds arse. As a result more and more birds are going to be either suppressed or else just shared with people who can be relied upon to act responsibly.
Apologies for the tone of the post but after initially missing the Roller and being told by two independent birders that it had been 'flushed by a photographer' and then 'it's being chased around by a photographer' it's time to say enough is enough.
PS: This isn't aimed at responsible photographers - there are some about, one of whom was kind enough to provide the people who's garden the bird is in with a framed print.
PPS: If there is a collection on site tomorrow (RNLI?) please give generously.
Mick
Waiting patiently for the Rosy Pastor (much nicer name than RCS!) to show this afternoon at a sensible distance when the three muppets in the foreground arrived and decided they needed to be five yards closer than everyone else.
A polite request to stand a bit further back was met by a mumble from one of aforementioned than 'there hadn't been a problem earlier in the week' and they all stayed put. Felt especially sorry for the responsible birders who had been waiting for a couple of hours for the bird to come down to the bird bath only to find that when it did, one of the muppets quickly tried to reposition and the bird bolted back into the tree as a result.
I'm fortunate to have many contacts around the county and can say that more and more are getting thoroughly p*ssed off with the attitude of (mainly, but not exclusively) so called 'photographers' with all the gear but no f******g idea who despite £5K of equipment aren't happy unless they can shove their lens up the birds arse. As a result more and more birds are going to be either suppressed or else just shared with people who can be relied upon to act responsibly.
Apologies for the tone of the post but after initially missing the Roller and being told by two independent birders that it had been 'flushed by a photographer' and then 'it's being chased around by a photographer' it's time to say enough is enough.
PS: This isn't aimed at responsible photographers - there are some about, one of whom was kind enough to provide the people who's garden the bird is in with a framed print.
PPS: If there is a collection on site tomorrow (RNLI?) please give generously.
Mick
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Geof Douglas
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Well said Mick, wholeheartedly support your sentiments. We have all suffered at the hands of similar 'muppets'.
Remember, the bigger the lens, the bigger the............
Well said Mick.Finally somebody has had the b***s to say what most of us think!You echo most genuine birder's views. I have been living in Norfolk since 1984 & have twitched all over the country & birded all over the World. In recent years I have given up twitching because of the stress caused by the bad behaviour of so called birders who have no idea of field craft whatsoever. The noise levels in hides is enough to frighten off any bird - the machine gun noise of the cameras the size of dustbins is just as bad. I have seen sown fields being trampled with no consideration for the farmers whose land they trespass on & people being abused for asking people to behave correctly.We have all heard about Schedule 1 breeding birds being disturbed by birders/photographers in the last few weeks. I for one will happily suppress a rare bird to all but a few people that I can trust. I wish to continue living in my village & don't want to be hounded out because of bad behaviour.
Mick I hope that plenty of other genuine birders see your mail & that they will make their feelings known. I hope that the photo of the muppets (I can think of a better name) will be named.
Chris
Mick I hope that plenty of other genuine birders see your mail & that they will make their feelings known. I hope that the photo of the muppets (I can think of a better name) will be named.
Chris
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