Brian Stretch
Well-known member
Yeah, I watched that Youtube footage after the event on Sunday evening - uncanny how it matched the observer's (verbal) description. One of the reasons I think it's probably genuine. :t:
Yes, me too. The date is spot on and since May 22nd, birds have been turning up daily with records as far west as Argyll, Dorset, Scilly and a 1st-summer male on the Isle of Man today. As long as the written description stacks up, then I see no reason why this record should not be accepted. The fact it's the first sighting for the county has no bearing on the validity of the record. The description would have to be as thorough if it was the 10th county record. We are so used to everything being captured on camera that we have to accept that this is not always possible and therefore we will be reliant on a good written description. Here's hoping anyway:t:
Brian
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Birding Today - Midlands Birding Review April 2011