Yorkshire Birding (53 Viewers)

[PaulD]

Most likely excuse is that they saw baitdiggers out there and assumed it was OK for birdwatchers/photographers to go out there.

It's not impossible they had some specific reason for being out there. Photographically I would have thought trying to stalk birds on the Humber mudflats was a waste of time - they'll be off long before you get near them.

On my last visit to Spurn I noticed that the barbed wire fence and the sign next to the hide had been flattened. I had assumed it was baitdiggers showing what they thought but perhaps not (I'm referring to the smaller northern hide).

 

[andy r]

Is the size of brain directly linked to the size of lens.

Saw these three out on the mud in front of a hide where the waders feed.

Would love to know the reason or can any one come up with the excuse they may have given if asked.

they obviously have no idea of fieldcraft, bird behaviour or respect for a nature reserve!

 

[Andrew Gibson]

Most likely excuse is that they saw baitdiggers out there and assumed it was OK for birdwatchers/photographers to go out there.

It's not impossible they had some specific reason for being out there. Photographically I would have thought trying to stalk birds on the Humber mudflats was a waste of time - they'll be off long before you get near them.

On my last visit to Spurn I noticed that the barbed wire fence and the sign next to the hide had been flattened. I had assumed it was baitdiggers showing what they thought but perhaps not (I'm referring to the smaller northern hide).

Unfortunatly bait digger reason no good, tide was to far in for digging when they went out to flush the waders, sorry photograph the waders.
Bait diggers accessing this area is an issue but birders going out either side of hides makes it even harder to address but that is o reason to stop trying.

 

[Simmo1111]

Where was the LSW? Only had a brief view this year so far.

Pete,

The LSW was in Wharncliffe wood where it borders the North end of the Chase. This is the second time I have seen one there but my sightings are many months apart though.

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Anyone from Yorks heading to Orkney? I'm in if anyone has a space or fancies it?

EDIT. My Sunday booking just confirmed so scratch this!

 

[ColonelBlimp]

Had a nice day at Filey today.

No rarities, but the evening wader roost of knot/dunlin/oystercatcher/sanderling/turnstone on the south side of the Brigg is really getting great. In fact, they are so tame that they come within 6 feet if you stay still: makes me wish I had a camera.

However:

Rant alert!!!

There are loads of signs at Filey that say that the area North of the Coble Landing is out of bounds for dogs from Marchish to the 30th of September. Primarily one imagines to stop kids getting dog sh1t all over themselves, it also has understandable beneficial impacts for birders. Also, the roosting waders on the Brigg today were plainly obvious, in a big throng, flying around, moving etc.

So tell that to the woman whose off the lead labrador smashed into the really dense roosting flock and sent them all packing!!! The countless other people with dogs saw the birds (and me, with scope set up) and at least went the long way round, but to leave your dog to range around and flush all the birds for quite a while takes some doing!!!

Happily I was creatively obscene in my response... o

 

[lirta1]

Lsw

Lucky you simmo i have not seen a LSW for two years they really are abit of a bogey bird for me personally, the last one i saw was over the railway at Beighton Junction it flew over my head as i was working

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Anyone know if the Med Gulls are back at Scarborough?

 

[Hotspur]

Anyone from Yorks heading to Orkney? I'm in if anyone has a space or fancies it?

EDIT. My Sunday booking just confirmed so scratch this!

I would have been bang up for this BUT. If it wasnt for the wife i would have already been in touch with those that may be inclined.

 

[Simmo1111]

Lucky you simmo i have not seen a LSW for two years they really are abit of a bogey bird for me personally, the last one i saw was over the railway at Beighton Junction it flew over my head as i was working

Lucky being the operative word as it is on many occasions while out birding. Just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Got a tawny owl the same day and to be fair I had 'tossed a coin' regarding which path to take to get to Wharncliffe Lodge. The owl just happened to be at the top of the one I decided to take.

I wonder what was on the other path !!

 

[BirdFlower]

Birdieboy123's photo of the Woodchat Shrike is published in today's Yorkshire Post! - the Birdwatch column. If you buy one he may sign it at the next BF meeting!

 

[birdieboy123]

Birdieboy123's photo of the Woodchat Shrike is published in today's Yorkshire Post! - the Birdwatch column. If you buy one he may sign it at the next BF meeting!

Form an orderly queue ha ha

 

[zacatzooba]

Birdieboy123's photo of the Woodchat Shrike is published in today's Yorkshire Post! - the Birdwatch column. If you buy one he may sign it at the next BF meeting!

well done mate - good picture.

not sure you'll be signing owt with that hand though!

 

[zacatzooba]

Just had a few days in the Lake District - managed one day away from the park/swimming baths (with daughter) - had fantastic views of Ravens up on the tops circling up close at eye level - is there a name for the behaviour of when they tuck their wings in and kind of surf along the slipstream - absolutely brilliant. Hundreds of mipits up high plus great Buzzard and Kestrel views.

Also a nailed on spot for Badger sightings - one of the hotels has a nearby sett and they leave out food - had at least 1 animal on 3 separate occassions. Close up red squirrel views made things even better.

 

[James Thomas]

Form an orderly queue ha ha

I was looking for ©Stumpy in the corner, you're missing a trick John! Well done.

 

[birdieboy123]

I was looking for ©Stumpy in the corner, you're missing a trick John! Well done.

Thank you all for your kind comments |8)|

 

[James Thomas]

Thank you all for your kind comments |8)|

It is your trigger finger! All in the best possible taste

 

[Hotspur]

Form an orderly queue ha ha

well done John

 

[James Thomas]

Form an orderly queue ha ha

Would this be a 'Spurn' orderly queue?

EDIT:
Just having a look towards next weekend, there's some northerlies midweek then a right old blast at the weekend, all subject to change of course but fingers crossed for some showers saturday night.

 

[Andrew Tongue]

75 Pink-footed Geese South over north Hull at 1345 today