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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 17:32
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Some mediocre pictures of what I saw today
Had a pleasant enough day around the Ythan Estuary, taking pictures, looking for (mostly unsuccessfully) for migrants. Then suddenly, late in the afternoon, it looked as if all those years of looking through Golden Plover flocks finally paid off. Hope it sticks around so a few more people can see it.
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 17:36
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well done Fifey
makes it all worthwhile I'd settle for something similar tomorrow morning..... |
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 17:42
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Certainly does Tim - reckon you're pretty sure to get something yourself.
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 17:47
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Not being funny, but as someone new to this, what is it please? I've heard birders talking about scanning flocks of Golden Plovers for the American version. Is this what you're talking about? Thanks.
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 17:50
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Hi Level Seven,
Yes it's an American Golden Plover. It's the rather greyish and dark-crowned bird in the middle. I reckon it's an adult (and so did the other birder who managed to see it). Don't know how useful the photos are for this but it looked quite patchy on the coverts - some greyish feathers, some much darker. Anyone any views on this? |
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 17:53
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 18:33
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Came close to seeing one last week but sadly it wasn't to be. Well done!
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 18:46
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Excellent stuff .... i was lucky enough to see one last year on Breydon, but picking one out yourself ... wow
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 19:06
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Several have been seen here at the Hodbarrow reserve recently.Apparently it is a stopping off point on their way to Scotland.
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Saturday 23rd October 2004, 19:59
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Nice 1 Andrew,
I've spent many a happy hour scanning through flocks too... ..someone else always finds the AM Gold or the Dotterel though!! Won't stop me trying though..  Dave. |
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