Bismarck Honeyeater
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#65 Rock Pipit (probably, though might not be able to rule out Water Pipit) flew over the garden this lunchtime. Called 3x.
When I first claimed Rock Pipit I got into trouble with some localish birders. Water Pipit is more likely around here, in certain habitats, though I’ve certainly had Rock Pipit on the deck in some nearby fields.
I think I had my ‘London head’ on when I first recorded them. On my old patch, Walthamstow Reservoirs, Rock Pipit was much more likely than Water Pipit.
Around here, especially in winter, Water Pipit is more likely around wet areas. As a flyover on migration, all bets are off.
Anyhow, today’s bird sounded (when compared on Xeno-Canto) more like a Rock Pipit. I’m unlikely ever to see either on the deck here, so I only count one species Rock/Water Pipit.
Red Kite, Kingfisher, singing Siskins and Grey Wagtails were the best of the rest today.
This morning the Tree Fellers (actually 4) returned to the garden. An Ash tree with die-back, was for the chop. We’ve lost a lot of trees in and around the garden lately, but I’m trying to see change as a good thing rather than bad - it’s the only thing that keeps me sane. 🤪
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When I first claimed Rock Pipit I got into trouble with some localish birders. Water Pipit is more likely around here, in certain habitats, though I’ve certainly had Rock Pipit on the deck in some nearby fields.
I think I had my ‘London head’ on when I first recorded them. On my old patch, Walthamstow Reservoirs, Rock Pipit was much more likely than Water Pipit.
Around here, especially in winter, Water Pipit is more likely around wet areas. As a flyover on migration, all bets are off.
Anyhow, today’s bird sounded (when compared on Xeno-Canto) more like a Rock Pipit. I’m unlikely ever to see either on the deck here, so I only count one species Rock/Water Pipit.
Red Kite, Kingfisher, singing Siskins and Grey Wagtails were the best of the rest today.
This morning the Tree Fellers (actually 4) returned to the garden. An Ash tree with die-back, was for the chop. We’ve lost a lot of trees in and around the garden lately, but I’m trying to see change as a good thing rather than bad - it’s the only thing that keeps me sane. 🤪
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