StevieEvans
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Looking for Red Kites
A Red Kite reported from Rainton Meadows on Wednesday
whitburnmark said:
A Red Kite reported from Rainton Meadows on Wednesday
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Its quiet tonight?
Stevie very kindly delivered loads of Tree Sparrow boxes yesterday, some delivered to my neighbour who reports (my) Barn Owl was in his garden through the week!
My boxes have all been put up...with 'for sale / to let' signs and blow me, Iv'e already had some students round!
Hope Jaybee can come round next week and take some proper pics.
Paul
Stevie very kindly delivered loads of Tree Sparrow boxes yesterday, some delivered to my neighbour who reports (my) Barn Owl was in his garden through the week!
My boxes have all been put up...with 'for sale / to let' signs and blow me, Iv'e already had some students round!
Hope Jaybee can come round next week and take some proper pics.
Paul
ted hilland
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Paul Mc said:
if he cant paul i will. Dont know if you know or not but i taught jaybee and Ianf all they know bout photography , plus Im a member of the 2006 quiz team champions
lol, ( wont let them forget about that) Also its not commonly known but Steve Evans always runs his posts past me just to make sure they sound ok So there you have it my friend if you need me ... call me!!!!!!!!. Well it got you thinking didnt it, didnt it ? But on a serious note i would love to have a butchers around youre patch it sounds great, cheers TedStevieEvans
Well-known member
Paul Mc said:
is that garden as in garden gnomes & pot plants OR garden as in hooves & troughs ?
either way pls Email me a grid ref.
SE
Bishop Middleham
the Lapwings etc wont be long....
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I just had a quick look back over the postings for the week.
I had a quick look at the site on thursday on the way to work. I didn't go too far in but there were at least four lapwings flying and soaring. Brilliant.
Is this some kind of mating ritual?
the Lapwings etc wont be long....
SE[/QUOTE]
I just had a quick look back over the postings for the week.
I had a quick look at the site on thursday on the way to work. I didn't go too far in but there were at least four lapwings flying and soaring. Brilliant.
Is this some kind of mating ritual?
JBee
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Had a ride to Weardale yesterday with CW.
What a pleasure it is to be in the company of such a knowledgable guy as him.
Unfortunately not even Colin could control the weather and it pretty much rained and stayed overcast all day.
Black grouse were just to distant (counted 15) and under such gloomy conditions a photograph was never going to happen.
Even shots of the red grouse were hit and miss with the ever present rain and black clouds.
Still we had a great drive around and picked up the odd photo on the way.
Looking forward to going back when the sun is shining as its a bit of a paradise for photographers.
What a pleasure it is to be in the company of such a knowledgable guy as him.
Unfortunately not even Colin could control the weather and it pretty much rained and stayed overcast all day.
Black grouse were just to distant (counted 15) and under such gloomy conditions a photograph was never going to happen.
Even shots of the red grouse were hit and miss with the ever present rain and black clouds.
Still we had a great drive around and picked up the odd photo on the way.
Looking forward to going back when the sun is shining as its a bit of a paradise for photographers.
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JBee
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Rare photo
Was lucky enough to get extremely rare shots of a Colinicus Wilsonicus not only gathering nesting material at Hetton Bogs but also of the individual actually on the nest.
The CW has been a regular vistor to the Bogs and local area for many years though sightings are rare as it constantly patrols its vast territory.
Playing tracks from Chers Greatest Hits can, on occassion, bring the CW out into the open.
Was lucky enough to get extremely rare shots of a Colinicus Wilsonicus not only gathering nesting material at Hetton Bogs but also of the individual actually on the nest.
The CW has been a regular vistor to the Bogs and local area for many years though sightings are rare as it constantly patrols its vast territory.
Playing tracks from Chers Greatest Hits can, on occassion, bring the CW out into the open.
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Mark Newsome
Born to seawatch...
Boldon Flats
The sluice gate at Boldon Flats was taken out this morning by a couple of willing DBC volunteers. Unfortunately the timing of its removal is forced by the local council (part of the lease) and is a shame as there are still good numbers of birds using the site. So if you go there in the next wek or so and find there's not a lot of water left, that's the reason!
When we were removing the sluice, two Grey Herons flew past, one chasing the other. When I looked with my bins, I could see the reason - one was carrying a Weasel! I couldn't see if the Weasel was still alive or not and the herons eventually landed out of view. First time I've actually seen a Grey Heron with this prey.
The sluice gate at Boldon Flats was taken out this morning by a couple of willing DBC volunteers. Unfortunately the timing of its removal is forced by the local council (part of the lease) and is a shame as there are still good numbers of birds using the site. So if you go there in the next wek or so and find there's not a lot of water left, that's the reason!
When we were removing the sluice, two Grey Herons flew past, one chasing the other. When I looked with my bins, I could see the reason - one was carrying a Weasel! I couldn't see if the Weasel was still alive or not and the herons eventually landed out of view. First time I've actually seen a Grey Heron with this prey.
Quacker
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ted hilland said:if he cant paul i will. Dont know if you know or not but i taught jaybee and Ianf all they know bout photography , plus Im a member of the 2006 quiz team champions
Rumour has it you don't know your arse from your tail 8-P
By the way, received the DBC 2002/3 combined annual reports today - excellent articles and great pics - well done to all concerned.
Can anyone confirm how many have now been sent out? - I have the 2004 and am sure 2005 and possibly 2006 were sent. Or did I dream it? Someone please confirm to stop me looking for something I ain't gonna find.
Ta B
StevieEvans
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2nd yr Glaucous Gull reported today at Houghton Gate with mixed gull flock on fields west of pool.
StevieEvans
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Feedback / Questionnaire
nice to get some positive feedback.
great pics in there from the clubs IanF & DaveB
dont forget to include the same comments on the questionnaire form !
"Annual reports" & "up to date" aren't something we've been used to associating with DBC for several years now.......
reports are a team effort, but whitburnmark certainly deserves a big slap on the back for masterminding the recent slick & informative productions.
Im sure he'll fill us all in on the report thats currently in progress
SE
Quacker said:.........<snip>.........
By the way, received the DBC 2002/3 combined annual reports today - excellent articles and great pics - well done to all concerned.
Ta B
nice to get some positive feedback.
great pics in there from the clubs IanF & DaveB
dont forget to include the same comments on the questionnaire form !
"Annual reports" & "up to date" aren't something we've been used to associating with DBC for several years now.......
reports are a team effort, but whitburnmark certainly deserves a big slap on the back for masterminding the recent slick & informative productions.
Im sure he'll fill us all in on the report thats currently in progress
SE
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Julie10_10
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I had quick visit to Low Barns this afternoon between 3 - 4.30 p.m after visiting Langdon Beck area. Apart from the usual residents the Northumbrian Hide produced a Woodcock and a Hooded Crow which didn't look like hybrids previously reported. It was interesting to watch it walking along feeding until two Carrion Crows moved it on with a couple of angry open beak gestures.
There was also a male Goosander on the river by the wear.
There was also a male Goosander on the river by the wear.
Got to agree on the Annual report...excellent read. Particularly liked the feature on the Bee Eaters. Ideal for someone like myself who spent more time fishing instead of Birding around that period.
Walked 5 mile into Castle Eden Dene from my house towards dusk. I was hoping to see some Tawny Owl activity around an old tree stump I found 2 years ago (I say found...it was actually right on the footpath and the warden showed me it) Had good views of Tawnys going in and out of the hole at the top of the stump the last 2 years. Got there to find it had blown down over the winter. ||
Walked 5 mile into Castle Eden Dene from my house towards dusk. I was hoping to see some Tawny Owl activity around an old tree stump I found 2 years ago (I say found...it was actually right on the footpath and the warden showed me it) Had good views of Tawnys going in and out of the hole at the top of the stump the last 2 years. Got there to find it had blown down over the winter. |
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The Chairman
Quacker said:Rumour has it you don't know your arse from your tail 8-P
By the way, received the DBC 2002/3 combined annual reports today - excellent articles and great pics - well done to all concerned.
Can anyone confirm how many have now been sent out? - I have the 2004 and am sure 2005 and possibly 2006 were sent. Or did I dream it? Someone please confirm to stop me looking for something I ain't gonna find.
Ta B
Don't think you'll find 2006 as it is still in production but coming along very well. Hopefully will be with in or about June. Perhaps you were thinking about 2001 as it was produced in from memeory early on in 2006 as well as 2004 in September and 2005 as an early Xmas present. Some serious work gone on in 2006 by the County Recorders and their associates and nice to find it appreciated.
