Information reely wanted please (1 Viewer)

West End Birder

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• Apr 28, 2014

• #1

It might be getting a bit late and / or the info I seek might not be postable (if there is a word) but is there anywhere in Hampshire (preferably not too far from Southampton) that I could go and see (not hear, done that) a Grasshopper Warbler. Perhaps someone could PM me.

I have only ever seen a half at Radipole years ago, and would like to catch up with one of these if possible. I do know somewhere that they were a few years ago (heard but not seen) but not been there lately and not going to reveal on here.

Thanks in anticipation

Rob

 

Nohatch

Mad scientist

• May 1, 2014

• #2

Hi Rob,

No reported sights yet this year - I'm keeping an eye/ear out at Lower Test/Testwood Lakes and will let you know if I find one (fingers crossed!). Other areas in the past have been Titchfield Haven (canal path) and Fishlake Meadows just north of Romsey.

Cheers,

N

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• May 1, 2014

• #3

If you want to see a Gropper, the earlier after dawn you try, the better - before 6-7 a.m., they frequently sing from exposed perches in full view, which they do much less often later in the day. Dusk can also work, but not as well as dawn.

Can't help with Hampshire sites (I'm surprised they appear to be so rare down there though!). If you were willing to travel, there's plenty of good locations up here in Northumbs :king:

 

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West End Birder

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• May 2, 2014

• #4

Ha, I have just landed from Newcastle and read your post! Damn!

Nohatch, thanks very much. It is a real bogey bird for me.

Rob

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• May 2, 2014

• #5

BD344 said:

Ha, I have just landed from Newcastle and read your post! Damn!

Rob

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Ouch! "Just landed" = by air?? In which case, particularly galling as one of the best sites is barely over a mile from the airport . . . actually, there's a site right next to the airport perimeter fence, too :'D

 

West End Birder

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• May 2, 2014

• #6

GRoannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

 

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dwallace

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• May 3, 2014

• #7

Hi Rob,

I'd get in on one of the ringing sessions at the Haven. They've ringed hundreds over the last few years.

Dave

 

West End Birder

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• May 5, 2014

• #8

Tried and failed on that - I know Trevor C seems to ring hundreds of them but I have never been quick enough off the mark to get in on the action.

Never mind, must make an effort next Spring (I say that every year) - surely they breed in Hampshire, there must be one somewhere!

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• May 5, 2014

• #9

Not finished for this year yet, still plenty of time - they go on singing well for at least 2-3 more weeks, and then again (preparing for 2nd brood?) in late June and July, even into early August. A dawn start does become more important as spring and summer progress though.

 

West End Birder

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• May 6, 2014

• #10

Thanks for that, I really (reely) need to make an effort. I did visit where I have heard them before but not a sausage there, but plenty of Brown Rats - nice

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Jun 27, 2014

• #11

Fresh influx of Groppers here, two new singing strongly on my local patch the last few days in areas where none were in spring - so not just second broods, new arrivals on new territories.

 

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norwichbirder87

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• Jun 28, 2014

• #12

If I were you I'd have a go at Bishop's Dyke in the New Forest. Get there early as Nutcracker said. I have no idea if birds are present but it strikes me as a likely spot. If they're not, there should be plenty of other bits to make it a good morning all the same.

Cheers,

Will