With all the migrants in Norfolk at the moment, I am surprised at the dearth of posts. What's happened to all the regulars of the last couple of years. Is there another site to get Norfolk updates, apart from Penny and Paul E no one mentions the North Norfolk coast. Its a shame, as I and many of my birding mates read this thread avidly.
B John
As others have said, many use Twitter for birding news now, but as has been pointed out this is not a medium for debate and I for one miss a hearty discussion on the Norfolk thread. Some key players from the past few years have perhaps decided enough is enough; I was speaking to one of them only 2 weeks ago at Winterton. As Josh says, perhaps this thread has had its heyday.
I hope not, because I have met many birding friends through this very thread and cut my teeth saying stupid things here (still do that of course). I would hope newcomers to birding can still use this thread as a resource, but that would require people to post, myself included.
I am a member of a totally unrelated forum, different hobby. The community there is alive, folk regularly comment if only to say nice one, well done, enjoyed what you have to say. There is even a secret santa, forum meet ups etc. Real sense of community. I am not saying we should be buying each other underwear for Christmas, but it is a real contrast.
So, onto birding. I'm stealing this from Kieran who tweeted yesterday, but no wonder Yorkshire is doing so well compared to us when 50 people twitch a Yellow-browed Warbler and RB Fly on the north coast. I am of course bitter after putting in the miles at Waxham yesterday and seeing sweet fa, but with the run of easterlies coming to an end now I wonder what has slipped through unseen. I don't live on the coast, and have to use my time wisely, but next time I might just do as the Romans do.
Cheers,
Jim.