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[birding maniac]

The American Tree Sparrow. I frequently get them at the feeder. I do hear them sing every now and then, even though they breed up north.

Hahaha, just got confused as I know you get both. Jealous! :-O

Thanks.

You can count me in for the yearlist competition. Haven't been able to do a whole lot of birding, but I'm at 79 for my 2012 yearlist and 41 for my 2012 yardlist.

Welcome :t:

 

[ospr3y]

Thanks.
My yearlist was just upped by two. An Anhinga in Jenkins County and a few Wood Storks in Magnolia Springs. Puts me at 81.

 

[Armin Kreusel]

I´m now on 105 (last one White-tailed Eagle)

 

[Jonny721]

A brilliant weekends birding. Yesterday started off at Starr Gate where a pair of Scaup flew wouth as did my first 2 Gannets of the year. Then on to Warton Bank for the high tide which eventually flooded the marsh flushing at least 1 Jack Snipe and also pushed the pipits closer to us allowing us to pick out at least 3 Water Pipit and 2 Rock Pipit. The afternoon was spent at Marton Mere where the female Brambline showed around the feeders, along with 3 Cetti's Warblers singing and several Water Rails.

Today started early to be at Sizergh Castle for 8am. The Hawfinches could be seen flying around the trees however we positioned the car opposite the feed on the ground and around 9:10 4 males and a female came down giving awesome views. A Green Woodpecker was heard calling and gave brief flight views. Finally was on to Leighton Moss where I managed to see the Glossy Ibis after 2 failed attempts already this year.

So 6 yearticks taking me up to 144



Will post more photos on my blog later

 

[Joseph N]

1st) Birding Maniac (UK, Durham) - 165 species
2nd) Birder of the South (UK, South) - 153 species
3rd) Jonny721 (UK, Lancashire) - 144 species
4th) Simmojunior (UK, London) - 131 species
5th) Joseph N (UK, Aberdeenshire) - 126 species
6th) Armin Kreusel (Germany) - 105 species
7th) Halcon (Spain) - 104 species
8th) Joshua B (Australia) – 103 species
9th) Midlands Birder (UK, Midlands) - 88 species
10th) Ospr3y (USA) - 81 species
11th) Knotsbirder (UK, Nottinghamshire) - 79 species
12th) Wildlifelove (UK, Essex) - 56 species
13th) Goldfinch12 (UK, Lancashire) - 44 species
14th) Sandhill Crane Lover (USA) - 42 species
15th) Adin 92 (Malta)- 40 species
16th) Mworks (UK, Lancashire) - 39 species
17th) Mari E (Japan) - 27 species
18th) Beth598x (UK, South) - 19 species

I successfully saw the Greater Yellowlegs at Strathbeg today, present on the pools viewable from Tower Pool Hide. At first it showed pretty well although it was a tad distant for photography, but after about half an hour it flew right to the back of the pools and become skulking and distant. A fantastic bird which will hopefully stick around for better views; will likely be up again for general birding next weekend. Other entertainment was provided in form of the usual 3cy male Hen Harrier and a Fox that wandered out onto the pools - surprisingly not causing havoc. A Song Thrush briefly seen this morning + the Greater Yellowlegs takes the yearlist up to 126.

Congratulations again on some great birds guys, particularly Jonny; sounds like you had a great weekend and some fab shots of those Hawfinches mate, very envious :t: .

Joseph

 

[Sandhill Crane Lover]

Oh, okay then. So basically I could just start posting the birds I've seen this year? I've already got quite a few species I've seen this year so far:

Black-Capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Northern Cardinal
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Purple Finch
Pine Siskin
Common Redpoll
Dark-Eyed Junco
Tree Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
European Starling
Red-Winged Blackbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Mourning Dove
Rock Pigeon
Common Grackle
Blue Jay
American Crow
Rough-Legged Hawk
Red-Tailed Hawk
Northern Harrier
Sharp-Shinned Hawk
Bald Eagle
Snowy Owl
Redhead
Mallard
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Lesser Scaup
Ring-Billed Gull
Trumpeter Swan
Mute Swan
Long-Tailed Duck
Purple Sandpiper
Sandhill Crane
Turkey Vulture

And that's all I've remembered and seen in my birding journal so far for a total of 42 species.

Well, I've seen a few more species lately:
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-Headed Woodpecker
Song Sparrow
Cooper's Hawk
Great Blue Heron
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Tree Swallow

For a total of 49 species so far.

 

[Goldfinch12]

Went to Parkgate on The Wirral today, The plan was to get there as the tide was coming in but didn't really get there in time. Did see quite a few Little egrets and a Spoonbill along with some oystercatchers so i'm now on 46 this year .

Photos from today are in the link below in the signature.

 

[Sandhill Crane Lover]

Well, I've seen a few more species lately:
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-Headed Woodpecker
Song Sparrow
Cooper's Hawk
Great Blue Heron
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Tree Swallow

For a total of 49 species so far.

Seeing more species!

Wood Duck
Eastern Phoebe
Cedar Waxwing

 

[Joseph N]

1st) Birding Maniac (UK, Durham) - 165 species
2nd) Birder of the South (UK, South) - 153 species
3rd) Jonny721 (UK, Lancashire) - 144 species
4th) Simmojunior (UK, London) - 131 species
5th) Joseph N (UK, Aberdeenshire) - 128 species
6th) Armin Kreusel (Germany) - 105 species
7th) Halcon (Spain) - 104 species
8th) Joshua B (Australia) – 103 species
9th) Midlands Birder (UK, Midlands) - 88 species
10th) Ospr3y (USA) - 81 species
11th) Knotsbirder (UK, Nottinghamshire) - 79 species
12th) Wildlifelove (UK, Essex) - 56 species
13th) Sandhill Crane Lover (USA) - 49 species
14th) Goldfinch12 (UK, Lancashire) - 46 species
15th) Adin 92 (Malta)- 40 species
16th) Mworks (UK, Lancashire) - 39 species
17th) Mari E (Japan) - 27 species
18th) Beth598x (UK, South) - 19 species

Its slow progress for me at the moment, with two new birds for the year in the form of Common Scoter and an early Sandwich Tern at Donmouth, the earliest record I've had of the latter species. Highlights on an otherwise quiet day were a redhead Smew and 2 White-fronted Geese at the Ythan. In a couple of weeks I'll be down in Norfolk, which should hopefully produce some good birds. Is anyone else going away for Easter or had any of the early spring migs yet?

Joseph

 

[knotsbirder]

I've had migrating Redshank at the patch, and others have seen Sand Martins. Hopefully will be down later to catch up with todays new arrivals, Knot and Black-tailed Godwit.

Sam

 

[Halcon]

Very good day at the Delta del Llobregat today, up to 114 species

 

[Jonny721]

Broke through the 150 species barrier today witha stunning male Snow Bunting at Rossall Point. Other yearticks since last update are 4 Wheatear and a Guillemot yesterday, Chiffchaff and Siskin on Friday and Tawny Owl on Monday.

 

[Joseph N]

1st) Birding Maniac (UK, Durham) - 165 species
2nd) Birder of the South (UK, South) - 153 species
3rd) Jonny721 (UK, Lancashire) - 150 species
4th) Simmojunior (UK, London) - 131 species
5th) Joseph N (UK, Aberdeenshire) - 128 species
6th) Halcon (Spain) - 114 species
7th) Armin Kreusel (Germany) - 105 species
8th) Joshua B (Australia) – 103 species
9th) Midlands Birder (UK, Midlands) - 88 species
10th) Ospr3y (USA) - 81 species
11th) Knotsbirder (UK, Nottinghamshire) - 79 species
12th) Wildlifelove (UK, Essex) - 56 species
13th) Sandhill Crane Lover (USA) - 49 species
14th) Goldfinch12 (UK, Lancashire) - 46 species
15th) Adin 92 (Malta) - 40 species
16th) Mworks (UK, Lancashire) - 39 species
17th) Mari E (Japan) - 27 species
18th) Beth598x (UK, South) - 19 species

Congrats on some good birding guys, hoping to push to the 150 mark myself once back from Norfolk.

Joseph

 

[midlands birder]

Been a long time since ive posted.
Worked my Yr list up to 109 now, most recent being Chiffchaff, Short-Eared Owl and Yellow-Browed Warbler!
MB

 

[ospr3y]

Purple Martin, Cattle Egret, Wood Duck, Northern Parula, Yellow-throated Warbler, and Black-throated Green Warbler put me at 87 as of today.
Possibly 88, but unsure if what I heard was a Peregrine Falcon, or just a pissed off Red-shouldered Hawk.

 

[birding maniac]

Brilliant day yesterday in Notts with Knotsbirder (Sam) yesterday and had American Wigeon last week taking me up to 176. Write up tonight, got a couple
To do!

 

[birding maniac]

Liam, a's far a's I'm aware we don't count heard only birds :L

 

[ospr3y]

Okay, then 87 it is.

 

[Sandhill Crane Lover]

1st) Birding Maniac (UK, Durham) - 165 species
2nd) Birder of the South (UK, South) - 153 species
3rd) Jonny721 (UK, Lancashire) - 150 species
4th) Simmojunior (UK, London) - 131 species
5th) Joseph N (UK, Aberdeenshire) - 128 species
6th) Halcon (Spain) - 114 species
7th) Armin Kreusel (Germany) - 105 species
8th) Joshua B (Australia) – 103 species
9th) Midlands Birder (UK, Midlands) - 88 species
10th) Ospr3y (USA) - 81 species
11th) Knotsbirder (UK, Nottinghamshire) - 79 species
12th) Wildlifelove (UK, Essex) - 56 species
13th) Sandhill Crane Lover (USA) - 49 species
14th) Goldfinch12 (UK, Lancashire) - 46 species
15th) Adin 92 (Malta) - 40 species
16th) Mworks (UK, Lancashire) - 39 species
17th) Mari E (Japan) - 27 species
18th) Beth598x (UK, South) - 19 species

Congrats on some good birding guys, hoping to push to the 150 mark myself once back from Norfolk.

Joseph

I do believe I'm at 54 species now.

Field Sparrow
Eastern Towhee

 

[Joseph N]

1st) Birding Maniac (UK, Durham) - 176 species
2nd) Birder of the South (UK, South) - 153 species
3rd) Jonny721 (UK, Lancashire) - 150 species
4th) Simmojunior (UK, London) - 131 species
5th) Joseph N (UK, Aberdeenshire) - 128 species
6th) Halcon (Spain) - 114 species
7th) Midlands Birder (UK, Midlands) - 109 species
8th) Armin Kreusel (Germany) - 105 species
9th) Joshua B (Australia) – 103 species
10th) Ospr3y (USA) - 87 species
11th) Knotsbirder (UK, Nottinghamshire) - 79 species
12th) Wildlifelove (UK, Essex) - 56 species
13th) Sandhill Crane Lover (USA) – 54 species
14th) Goldfinch12 (UK, Lancashire) - 46 species
15th) Adin 92 (Malta) - 40 species
16th) Mworks (UK, Lancashire) - 39 species
17th) Mari E (Japan) - 27 species
18th) Beth598x (UK, South) - 19 species

Remaining on 128 as of now, hopefully will get out this weekend and push over the 130 mark. Well done on some nice birds guys. Anyone got any birding plans or birding trips happening this upcoming Easter holiday?

Joseph