toadoftoadhall
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ah yes, never see them myself, and never seen them in my garden either. Must be a rare bird.
Really nice photo.
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Really nice photo.
Sy V
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Had a good 5 1/2 hours at the Flashes and Education Reserve this morning. Highlights at the Flashes (this is off the top of my head, as my notebooks in the car and Gail's taken it out):
Avocet 6
LRP 4
Peregrine 2
Gadwall 4
Oystercatcher 1
Education & Sailing Pool:
Normal passerines with highlights of a pair of Treecreepers (on large tree in corner of Edy nearest the lorry park) and a Nuthatch (in the trees behind the railway line). Oystercatcher on pontoon.
Did a load of sound recording today and (this is a really bad thing to complain about) such are the numbers of singing Chiffchaffs on the Reserve presently, it's almost impossible to get recordings of other species without the Chiffchaff's rhythmic background accompaniment!
Avocet 6
LRP 4
Peregrine 2
Gadwall 4
Oystercatcher 1
Education & Sailing Pool:
Normal passerines with highlights of a pair of Treecreepers (on large tree in corner of Edy nearest the lorry park) and a Nuthatch (in the trees behind the railway line). Oystercatcher on pontoon.
Did a load of sound recording today and (this is a really bad thing to complain about) such are the numbers of singing Chiffchaffs on the Reserve presently, it's almost impossible to get recordings of other species without the Chiffchaff's rhythmic background accompaniment!
wheatearlp
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I was wondering if anyone has seen any Dragonflies yet? I know it may be slighty early, but with this nice weather around I thought that some may be out already
timmyjones
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Flying visit this morning, good to be back highlights being
Raven cronking over the 3rd flash
4 Gadwall dropping into the 1st flash, lovely shapes in flight and stunning drakes on the deck
Reflections of the Avocets on the islands
3 LRP's scrapping away in front of the hide
Hopefully be back over the next few weeks!
Raven cronking over the 3rd flash
4 Gadwall dropping into the 1st flash, lovely shapes in flight and stunning drakes on the deck
Reflections of the Avocets on the islands
3 LRP's scrapping away in front of the hide
Hopefully be back over the next few weeks!
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No, too early ( unless there is a vagrant about somewhere) . I've had Comma, Peacock, and Small tort' butterfly on my patch today though
There was also a peacock yesterday on the boardwalk to the new hide, no doubt checking out the avocets.
Peter
toadoftoadhall
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TJ, is the photo of the Avocet meant to be upside down?
My first visit for a couple of month, due to one reason or another, and after being stumped by a photo of a Wren, decided to open my eyes a bit wider.
Weather superb, surprised at how much work has been done by the crews, well done indeed, wish I could join in.
Great weather, birds, company, and enjoyed the new hide.
Couple of Shelducks were doing some synchronized swimming, just one photo of mirror images, a couple of early butterflies, and some very special moments for some of our breeders.
My first visit for a couple of month, due to one reason or another, and after being stumped by a photo of a Wren, decided to open my eyes a bit wider.
Weather superb, surprised at how much work has been done by the crews, well done indeed, wish I could join in.
Great weather, birds, company, and enjoyed the new hide.
Couple of Shelducks were doing some synchronized swimming, just one photo of mirror images, a couple of early butterflies, and some very special moments for some of our breeders.
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upstarts1979
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I know where you mean ..next to Euston station 8-P
not really, opposite the lorry park cut back in amongst the trees (NW corner of sailing pool).
toadoftoadhall
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upstarts1979
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Is that Avo upside down Tim8-P
cu soon mate
on the 5th May all-dayer, maybe?
B
John
upstarts1979
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Been down for a mid summer stroll around the mecca today, well it felt like summer, without the leaves.
Lots of chichaffs singing everywhere.
MOORS:
GCG 4, little grebe, shoveler 9 (6 males), Teal 6, Gadwall pr, Shelduck pr, Tufted 40+, Oystercatcher 4, lapwing 5, Herring gull 2nd sum, water rail 2 calling car park reeds,
FLASHES:
Teal 15, gadwall pr, Avocet 6, Oystercatcher 1, Lapwing 15 min, LRP 4, snipe 1,
Treecreeper 2 by bridge,
looks like this high pressure is around all week, apparently there is an 'Omega block' affecting the jet stream, which keeps the high in its present position.
Also today I received another donation towards the cost of replacement tools and equipement, from a good geazer who wants to remain anonymous
Bmate John
Lots of chichaffs singing everywhere.
MOORS:
GCG 4, little grebe, shoveler 9 (6 males), Teal 6, Gadwall pr, Shelduck pr, Tufted 40+, Oystercatcher 4, lapwing 5, Herring gull 2nd sum, water rail 2 calling car park reeds,
FLASHES:
Teal 15, gadwall pr, Avocet 6, Oystercatcher 1, Lapwing 15 min, LRP 4, snipe 1,
Treecreeper 2 by bridge,
looks like this high pressure is around all week, apparently there is an 'Omega block' affecting the jet stream, which keeps the high in its present position.
Also today I received another donation towards the cost of replacement tools and equipement, from a good geazer who wants to remain anonymous
B
mate John
upstarts1979
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other than birds:
Butterflies: 5 small tortoishell and 2 commas and peacock in front of North Moors bench. The bank there is sheltered and faces SW and is always good for butterflies. The east track to the East hide is also good today comma , small tortoishell and peacock. Also seen today Brimstone.
Just had a text from Paul M ,who had just got back from the Moors where he said, that he has never seen so many Bats at this time of year before...over to you Gavo its time to get your detector out mate
Butterflies: 5 small tortoishell and 2 commas and peacock in front of North Moors bench. The bank there is sheltered and faces SW and is always good for butterflies. The east track to the East hide is also good today comma , small tortoishell and peacock. Also seen today Brimstone.
Just had a text from Paul M ,who had just got back from the Moors where he said, that he has never seen so many Bats at this time of year before...over to you Gavo its time to get your detector out mate
A few shots and questions.
Good evening all.
I've posted some photos here from todays trip to the moors. The first is a snipe spotted to the right of the concrete hide. The second is a comma butterfly taken from the track. The third is a LBJ (poss Chif-chaf). The forth and fifth shot are what i'm guessing (after a quick look through the reference books) is a Bee-Fly. If anyone out there can confirm this i would be grateful.
Many thanks
Simon P
Good evening all.
I've posted some photos here from todays trip to the moors. The first is a snipe spotted to the right of the concrete hide. The second is a comma butterfly taken from the track. The third is a LBJ (poss Chif-chaf). The forth and fifth shot are what i'm guessing (after a quick look through the reference books) is a Bee-Fly. If anyone out there can confirm this i would be grateful.
Many thanks
Simon P
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forgetfulelephant
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Good evening all.
I've posted some photos here from todays trip to the moors. The first is a snipe spotted to the right of the concrete hide. The second is a comma butterfly taken from the track. The third is a LBJ (poss Chif-chaf). The forth and fifth shot are what i'm guessing (after a quick look through the reference books) is a Bee-Fly. If anyone out there can confirm this i would be grateful.
Many thanks
Simon P
Yes it's a Bee-Fly (Bombylius major) my book says!
Superb quality images of the snipe & Butterfly Si.
Cheers Rob.
I'm guessing you're also using the Collins insect book.
Simon P :t:
timmyjones
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Is that Avo upside down Tim8-P
cu soon mate
on the 5th May all-dayer, maybe?
B
Good spot John! Thought the reflection came out quite good so I'd see if anyone noticed!
Too add to my previous post, what I always see as an iconic Upton sight is the Peregrines on the transmitter masts at the flashes. Regularly there and today there were 2, an adult male and a imm (3cy?) female. Perched up on either mast and then a bit of aerial combat where it appeared the male was trying to chase off the female, awesome!
Some delightful shots of them both perched up attached, can't remember ever seeing a photo of the perched up! Maybe because there so far away that it's impossible to get a decent shot of them!
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upstarts1979
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upstarts1979
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Good evening all.
The third is a LBJ (poss Chif-chaf). The forth and fifth shot are what i'm guessing (after a quick look through the reference books) is a Bee-Fly. If anyone out there can confirm this i would be grateful.
Many thanks
Simon P
Hi Si yes chiffchaff. The first time I saw a Bee-fly, I thought they were a bit dangerous with that long proboscis. You did well to get a photo, they are really flighty.B
John
