NoSpringChicken
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Lackford Lakes is meant to be good for Kingfishers. Is that too far?
Ron
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GiG
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Melton and Woodbridge being on my patch, I haven't seen Kingfisher there since March. It is a good area for them but not at this time of year, they turn up post-breeding from July/August then on through the winter.
As Ron has mentioned, Lackford is a good place for them but don't know if there have been any recent sightings from there.
Gi
ben_lewis
Well-known member
Hi all,
I don't usually send this sort of email but it is something I feel quite
strongly about; Plant life are trying to encourage councils to stop
mowing all roadside verges until later in the year, saving many orchid
colonies as well as many other native species. Obviously there are some
roads that need to be cleared for safety reasons, but some seem to be
needlessly cut.
Moths, butterflies, insects as well as the plant species themselves rely
on these natural areas more and more as the agriculture and urbanisation
takes away the places where these species would grow, they also create
very good wildlife corridors linking habitats.
If you wish to read more or sign the petition follow the link, if not
just ignore.
I believe a rather large and new Bee orchid colony was wiped out in suffolk over the past few weeks....
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/roadvergecampaign
I don't usually send this sort of email but it is something I feel quite
strongly about; Plant life are trying to encourage councils to stop
mowing all roadside verges until later in the year, saving many orchid
colonies as well as many other native species. Obviously there are some
roads that need to be cleared for safety reasons, but some seem to be
needlessly cut.
Moths, butterflies, insects as well as the plant species themselves rely
on these natural areas more and more as the agriculture and urbanisation
takes away the places where these species would grow, they also create
very good wildlife corridors linking habitats.
If you wish to read more or sign the petition follow the link, if not
just ignore.
I believe a rather large and new Bee orchid colony was wiped out in suffolk over the past few weeks....
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/roadvergecampaign
halcyonlisa
Member
gosh its quiet on here lately....
a red-necked phalarope reported at Minsmere on the scrape yesterday, why do all the good birds appear while I'm at work....
a red-necked phalarope reported at Minsmere on the scrape yesterday, why do all the good birds appear while I'm at work....
BirdPics
Essex birder living in Ireland
Hi all, I visited Minsmere for the 3rd time yesterday, such a great place. Saw my first Bearded Tit, Little Gull and Sandwich Tern.
But I came here to say that I had a Honey Buzzard from the Island Mere Hide at 2:05pm, was unsure was it was so I took a quick picture and waited until I got home to ID it, it was soaring with a Marsh Harrier on the south side of the water. My 2nd ever
But I came here to say that I had a Honey Buzzard from the Island Mere Hide at 2:05pm, was unsure was it was so I took a quick picture and waited until I got home to ID it, it was soaring with a Marsh Harrier on the south side of the water. My 2nd ever
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Jonny Rankin
Formerly Jonny Crossbill
Lightthiscandle
David Bryant
Purple Emperors
Any sign at Theberton Woods this year????
Any sign at Theberton Woods this year????
Lightthiscandle
David Bryant
Anyone from Suffolk care to respond? I'll probably visit on Tuesday, so info would be very welcome!
GiG
Well-known member
I've not heard of any sightings so far. I'll post if I get any further news.
Gi
Lightthiscandle
David Bryant
Purple Emperors
I see someone has caught up with PEs at Theberton this year!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16931686@N03/7561356078/
I see someone has caught up with PEs at Theberton this year!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16931686@N03/7561356078/
GiG
Well-known member
Lightthiscandle
David Bryant
Original PaulE
Well-known member
Had a large number of gulls over work today,farthing road ind est ipswich, easily 100plus presumably feeding on flying ants?? Most were either the local Lesser black-back and herring gull population but there were large numbers of black-headed gulls and i'm pretty sure at least 4 little gulls, small size and black underwings, in amongst them.A spectacular site against the clear blue sky until they all drifted off west!!
Incidently despite the weather this year the lesser black backs and herring gulls that nest on the roofs round here seem to have had a good year there are more juveniles flying around than i've seen for some years!
and on the way home coming through hintlesham there was a large gathering of swifts ,50plus,which also seemed to be feeding in a frenzy more ants perhaps!!
cheers
Incidently despite the weather this year the lesser black backs and herring gulls that nest on the roofs round here seem to have had a good year there are more juveniles flying around than i've seen for some years!
and on the way home coming through hintlesham there was a large gathering of swifts ,50plus,which also seemed to be feeding in a frenzy more ants perhaps!!
cheers
GiG
Well-known member
Excellent! Some crackers there.
I went to a local wood yesterday and was pleased too see a few species and higher numbers including 2 purple hairstreak. Was hoping for a white admiral or even silver-washed fritillary! Where there any swf?
Gi
GiG
Well-known member
Yeah, it's that time of year when large numbers of gulls feed on ants. Been a big increase in black-headed gulls on the patch. Lots there last year for a post-breeding moult so lots of feathers everywhere. Interestingly my mate who volunteers at Minsmere said all the gulls have moved off.
Gi
Lightthiscandle
David Bryant
Swf
Oooops! Sorry: yes - all day they were tazzing through! Couldn't get any photos, though!
Oooops! Sorry: yes - all day they were tazzing through! Couldn't get any photos, though!
GiG
Well-known member
A very successful visit even though no photos of swf.
It's about time I got up there to see them.
Gi
