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Keith Dickinson · Monday 23rd May 2011, 19:12

What say you to a meet sometime in the period June to August?
No thoughts on venue or date. Let's have some input

zacatzooba · Monday 23rd May 2011, 21:08

Otter = Bravo boys, regret the over indulgence which kept me abed.

Keith Dickinson · Tuesday 24th May 2011, 17:49

Think Rob posted in the wrong thread...lol

What about Hatfield or Thorn Moors for raptors, herpes etc.
Would Spurn be any good in early July?

Richard Scott · Tuesday 24th May 2011, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Dickinson

Would Spurn be any good in early July?

Hi Keith
Spurn gets an impressive Swift passage in July and returning waders

BirdFlower · Tuesday 24th May 2011, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Dickinson

Think Rob posted in the wrong thread...lol

What about Hatfield or Thorn Moors for raptors, herpes etc.
Would Spurn be any good in early July?

I've been beaten to it, but Spurn can be ace for sum plum waders in July. You'd need to go for high tide though for decent views.

Duckwoman · Tuesday 24th May 2011, 20:13

I might be in this time - depending on the date - as I'm taking a class to Northumberland in June and will migrate north to Scotland sometime in August.

Pete Mella · Tuesday 24th May 2011, 20:17

I'm a possible depending when/where. I'll keep my eyes open on this thread.

northernloon · Tuesday 24th May 2011, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdFlower

I've been beaten to it, but Spurn can be ace for sum plum waders in July. You'd need to go for high tide though for decent views.

Given my woeful record with raptors Spurn sounds promising

James Thomas · Tuesday 24th May 2011, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Dickinson

What about Hatfield or Thorn Moors for raptors, herpes etc.

Is it a dogging site? Some things you just shouldn't keep lists for.

Keith Dickinson · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 06:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Thomas

Is it a dogging site? Some things you just shouldn't keep lists for.

Not dogging Jim... it's cold sores

So Spurn is sounding quite good. Anyone got a tide table so we can work out the high tides?

knocker7800 · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 13:58

Id like to go but can't do 2nd july - 10th july.

Keith Dickinson · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 14:22

The tides for Spurn seem to show the weekends of 9/10 and 23/24 July as roughly mid day high tides. The other weekends are before dawn and early evening high tides.
Sunday 10th high tide at 14.40
Sunday 24th high tide at 13.10

So if best on a rising tide the earlier date, or a falling tide the later date.
Which is best?

James Thomas · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 15:54

Wouldn't imagine it'll make much difference at that time of year, most waders should be up north by then.

Hotspur · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 16:17

There will be returning birds by then Jim - infact the first failed non-breeders should be back in a month. Green Sands first followed by everything else... Almost autumn

BirdFlower · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotspur

There will be returning birds by then Jim - infact the first failed non-breeders should be back in a month. Green Sands first followed by everything else... Almost autumn

I usually try & catch up with a high tide at 9am or earlier, as it can become very busy later in the day & can only imagine what the place is like at weekends - things will also be different now that entry to Spurn is now free to members of the YWT!

PS the caterpillar problem is worse than ever at some parts of the peninsula this year, but will maybe have got a little better by July?

BirdFlower · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Thomas

Wouldn't imagine it'll make much difference at that time of year, most waders should be up north by then.

I hate to use an Americanism but the Knot, should be Red Knot in July

zacatzooba · Wednesday 25th May 2011, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by zacatzooba

Otter = Bravo boys, regret the over indulgence which kept me abed.

loser

like Mark could do the 24/07 but not the 10th -due a trip to Spurn i reckon

WACCOE · Saturday 28th May 2011, 06:25

Can make the 10th but ot the 24th.

BirdFlower · Thursday 9th June 2011, 18:44

The 2009 Yorkshire Bird Reports have just been published & if anyone would like me to bring one along to the July meet, please let me know. The report costs £10, with an extra £2 if you want it posting out.

There are some fantastic pics included. And even the dear departed ebirder is well represented with his Black Grouse, Black-necked Grebe, Whiskered Tern, Hen Harrier all featured. There are also many line drawings for birds which haven't been photographed.

It will also be available at the usual retail birding outlets very soon, but I checked at North cave yesterday, and they don't stock it yet.

Details will soon be on the website- http://www.ynu.org.uk/ - if you order in bulk for the July or seawatching meet and collect them from me you'll save on postage. Unless you are all organised already.

If you haven't sorted yourself out with a copy please consider buying one, because if there aren't enough purchasers then there is a chance that this special report may no longer be produced, which would be a travesty for what is one of the finest counties for birding in the UK

Cheers

Keith Dickinson · Thursday 9th June 2011, 19:05

You can mark me down for one at the July meet Mike

Hotspur · Thursday 9th June 2011, 20:44

Put me in for one Michael. Might pay quicker than 4 months later this time

BirdFlower · Friday 10th June 2011, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotspur

Put me in for one Michael. Might pay quicker than 4 months later this time

OK, You may be the only person on the meet who is actually mentioned in the text of the report by their initials - unless Gentleman Jim turns out, of course

James Thomas · Thursday 30th June 2011, 20:30

Was any decision made on the date? Will be in Scotland on 24th.

Hotspur · Thursday 30th June 2011, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdFlower

OK, You may be the only person on the meet who is actually mentioned in the text of the report by their initials - unless Gentleman Jim turns out, of course

Cool - did I find something?

Keith Dickinson · Thursday 30th June 2011, 20:53

Thanks for mentioning the date Jim..don't think we have firmed up the date yet.
So hands up everybody - vote for 10th July or 24th July.

Mark and Rob favour 24th

Waccoe and Jim the 10th

so 2 each so far

I'm okay either date so won't put my name to any yet.

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Monday 23rd May 2011, 21:08	#2
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Tuesday 24th May 2011, 17:49	#3
Keith Dickinson Opus Editor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, Yorkshire Posts: 8,263 My location	Think Rob posted in the wrong thread...lol What about Hatfield or Thorn Moors for raptors, herpes etc. Would Spurn be any good in early July? __________________ Keith Newer scope, even newer camera, same idiot holding them though My Blog
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Wednesday 25th May 2011, 13:58	#11
knocker7800 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: york Posts: 444	Id like to go but can't do 2nd july - 10th july. __________________ Last UK Lifer - Desert Wheatear (271) - bogey Wryneck 2011 List (205) Last edited by knocker7800 : Wednesday 25th May 2011 at 14:16.

Wednesday 25th May 2011, 14:22	#12
Keith Dickinson Opus Editor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, Yorkshire Posts: 8,263 My location	The tides for Spurn seem to show the weekends of 9/10 and 23/24 July as roughly mid day high tides. The other weekends are before dawn and early evening high tides. Sunday 10th high tide at 14.40 Sunday 24th high tide at 13.10 So if best on a rising tide the earlier date, or a falling tide the later date. Which is best? __________________ Keith Newer scope, even newer camera, same idiot holding them though My Blog
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Wednesday 25th May 2011, 15:54	#13
James Thomas Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,474	Wouldn't imagine it'll make much difference at that time of year, most waders should be up north by then. __________________ Jim. Some Snaps and Some Flickrsnaps

Wednesday 25th May 2011, 16:17	#14
Hotspur James Spencer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nafferton, East Yorkshire Posts: 6,117 Blog Entries: 19 My location	There will be returning birds by then Jim - infact the first failed non-breeders should be back in a month. Green Sands first followed by everything else... Almost autumn __________________ Idiocy Birding Tophill Low Ringing My Flickr Last UK Lifer: Golden Pheasant (338) Last edited by Hotspur : Wednesday 25th May 2011 at 16:19.
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Saturday 28th May 2011, 06:25	#18
WACCOE Marching on Together Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pontefract Posts: 780	Can make the 10th but ot the 24th.

Thursday 9th June 2011, 18:44	#19
BirdFlower Always more to learn Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 887	2009 Bird Report The 2009 Yorkshire Bird Reports have just been published & if anyone would like me to bring one along to the July meet, please let me know. The report costs £10, with an extra £2 if you want it posting out. There are some fantastic pics included. And even the dear departed ebirder is well represented with his Black Grouse, Black-necked Grebe, Whiskered Tern, Hen Harrier all featured. There are also many line drawings for birds which haven't been photographed. It will also be available at the usual retail birding outlets very soon, but I checked at North cave yesterday, and they don't stock it yet. Details will soon be on the website- http://www.ynu.org.uk/ - if you order in bulk for the July or seawatching meet and collect them from me you'll save on postage. Unless you are all organised already. If you haven't sorted yourself out with a copy please consider buying one, because if there aren't enough purchasers then there is a chance that this special report may no longer be produced, which would be a travesty for what is one of the finest counties for birding in the UK Cheers __________________ Michael www.eybirdwatching.blogspot.com www.eybirdwatching.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/pages/Birdin...040671?sk=wall

Thursday 9th June 2011, 19:05	#20
Keith Dickinson Opus Editor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, Yorkshire Posts: 8,263 My location	You can mark me down for one at the July meet Mike __________________ Keith Newer scope, even newer camera, same idiot holding them though My Blog
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Thursday 9th June 2011, 20:44	#21
Hotspur James Spencer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nafferton, East Yorkshire Posts: 6,117 Blog Entries: 19 My location	Put me in for one Michael. Might pay quicker than 4 months later this time __________________ Idiocy Birding Tophill Low Ringing My Flickr Last UK Lifer: Golden Pheasant (338)
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Thursday 30th June 2011, 20:30	#23
James Thomas Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,474	Was any decision made on the date? Will be in Scotland on 24th. __________________ Jim. Some Snaps and Some Flickrsnaps

Thursday 30th June 2011, 20:53	#25
Keith Dickinson Opus Editor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, Yorkshire Posts: 8,263 My location	Thanks for mentioning the date Jim..don't think we have firmed up the date yet. So hands up everybody - vote for 10th July or 24th July. Mark and Rob favour 24th Waccoe and Jim the 10th so 2 each so far I'm okay either date so won't put my name to any yet. __________________ Keith Newer scope, even newer camera, same idiot holding them though My Blog Last edited by Keith Dickinson : Friday 1st July 2011 at 05:23.
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