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[Rob M]

Hello everyone
I'm an enthusiastic but not particularly competent bird watcher living in Essex.
I also spend a fair bit of time in Scotland.

Although living in suburbia - I've got easy & quick access to woodland, farmed areas & estuary habitats.

I look forward to sharing sighting
( & hopefully exciting) experiences on this forum.

Thanks & Regards
Rob M

 

[delia todd]

Hi Rob and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[Rob M]

Hi Rob and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

Thanks Delia
At around 8:20 this morning - I'm fairly certain I spotted a male whitethroat.
It was in a suburban street on the outskirts of Rayleigh Essex
The street is less than 100 yards from woodland, open farmland & bramble thickets.
On searching the normal / average visiting dates for whitethroats - it appears this one is a good three weeks early.
From what I can gather previous early sightings have occurred further west - like Wales / West Country.
I'll be keeping an eye out for future sightings - hopefully they'll be breeding in this area come summer- & this male may have a head start on his rivals.

 

[delia todd]

Gosh, that does seem early. I hope there's some insects around for him to eat. But I guess there may be as it's been very warm this last week.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi Rob and welcome to BirdForum.

Rich

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there and a warm welcome to you!
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola Rob! Welcome to Birdforum