weds looking good for seawatching
That's good news - just happens to be my day off this week. I hope the Dowitcher hangs around too.
:clap: Well done Ilya - please predict some birds for my holiday next week and which days/times please!!!!!!! Sophie - AW at Holme also said Wednesday could be good for seawatching.
Best Wishes Penny:girl:
a buff-breasted sand at Happisburgh today (according to birdguides) in field north east of lighthouse... no way I can get there for two days - damn.
...the lighthouse you can see to the left of your monitor.......
Bit of a bummer that.......||
James
Really begining to look forward to tomorrow morning now. Any tips on what to swat up on for a bit of seawatching? Are storm petrels likely? Shearwaters? Waders? Passerines?
Jason
Hopefully will be skuas, shearwaters, chance of Sabines Gull (but beware Kittiwake!), Leach's more likely than Stormy... Look out for Puffin amongst the auks and although perhaps a little bit early, Little Auk; one reported on north coast today? Have a good watch.
Wouldn't expect too many wildfowl or waders nor passerines personally. SE Owl seen to come 'in off' near here recently though and NWlies can be good for Snow and Lap Bunt. If seabirds don't show, or numbers start to tail off (or you get bored!), it's got to be worth looking for American waders given that there's both sp. Yellowlegs, Buff-breast, Pec etc along the east coast today. There'll doubtless be some more...
James
Thanks James.
Wont be bored anytime tomorrow, even if its just a few skuas. Shearwaters and petrels would make my week, as I've never had much luck with either (seen one Manx and one Sooty before. You have no idea how excited I was, lol!).
I've been swatting up on skuas, using Janes excellent guide in the id section. Hopefully I'll be able to pick up on some jizzy features, although I'm sure its all going to be very frustrating! Maybe I'll find myself a partner to tag along with if things get hectic!
Also been checking out the unusual shearwaters and Petrels. Dont think Ive got any chance with the petrels, but shears might be ok Hopefully wont see any rarities, cos I'll miss them!!!
Jason