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  1. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Hi Jeanie, I suggest that you post this in the Sussex birding thread where I'm sure someone will be able to help. ATB, John.
  2. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Hi Matt, As Sean says you can park in thursley by the play park & you'll see the entry sign to the common. The bird was in an area of deciduous trees to your left a short distance from the entrance. Atb, john.
  3. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    The Wood Warbler showing well at Thursley this morning, nice bird to see the first I've seen locally for a few years. Also 2 Spotted Flycatchers at Frensham along with a nice male Redstart. John.
  4. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

  5. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Male Ring Ouzel still at Staines Moor today & showing very well, at the Reservoir - 1 1w Little Gull, 2 Yellow Wags, 1 White Wag, Shag, & Ruff. In the afternoon went over to Winkworth for the reported Pied Fly which performed superbly to the west of the boathouse at Rowes Flashes. John.
  6. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Great views of Hawfinches this afternoon at Bookham, at least 3 present. Also seen Marsh Tit, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Goldcrest, singing Chiffchaff, Bullfinch, & Ring Necked Parakeet. John.
  7. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Walk around Tilford NR this morning produced no sign of Lesser Spots, but did have 2 Buzzard, Kestrel, Goldcrest, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, & 3 Great Spots. I'll try again! John.
  8. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Tundra Bean still present this morning in field off Mill Lane, Thorpe as previously posted. John.
  9. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    At least 1 Short Eared Owl still showing very well at Papercourt Meadows this afternoon. John.
  10. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    2 Goosander, 3 Mandarin, & Kingfisher at Cuttmill; Raven, 8 Crossbill, Woodlark, Dartford Warbler, 2 Buzzard, 2 Stonechat, & Sparrowhawk at Crooksbury Today. John.
  11. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Good couple of hours at Staines Res this morning, GN Diver showing very well close to the causeway on the South Basin. Also 3 Common Scoter, Scaup, & Black Necked Grebe all also on the South Basin. John.
  12. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    3 Short Eared Owls this afternoon at Papercourt Meadows put on a great display with 2 Barn owls as an added bonus! John.
  13. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Excellent views from the beach of the 4 Common Scoters at Frensham Little Pond this afternoon, makes up for dipping the Great Pond bird at the start of the year. John.
  14. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Good Morning at Thursley today, my first returning Great Grey Shrike of this half of the year showing well but briefly in birches near Pudmore Pond. Also 10 Crossbill, 3 Snipe, 5+ Stonechat, & several each of Woodlark & Skylark. John.
  15. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Two juv Black Terns showing well over Staines North Basin this morning, also Hobby, 2 Wheatear, Kestrel, Common Sandpiper, & wader spp which I picked up too late as it flew over the causeway & South Basin poss Ruff or Knot?? John.
  16. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Another Spot Fly this evening at Thundry, also 3 Woodcock, Little Grebe, & Mandarin. Could'nt resist stopping in at Crooksbury on the way back & was rewarded with good views of a Nightjar near the car park. John.
  17. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Hi Neil, Yes by the Warden's Cottage, the most reliable site locally I know of, can't help with Marsh Tit I'm afraid. Cheers, John.
  18. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Spotted Flycatcher & Garden Warbler at Frensham this morning. John.
  19. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Hi Matt, I arrived there about 9pm & heard churring birds straight away, as it's light until 9:30 ish that gives you about a half hour window. Give it a go I had fantastic views the other evening! Cheers, John.
  20. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Hi Rich, Park at Little Bookham, (over the railway), & follow the main track to your left. When you reach the cattle grid take the path to the left & bear right. Eventually you will see a gate which leads back onto a main track, all three birds were singing in this area immediately before &...
  21. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Three singing Nightingales at Bookham Common this morning. John.
  22. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Rich is spot on, I went this evening & had excellent views of 1 male perched in a pine near the car park & at least 2 other birds wing clapping / churring. This was just in the area close to the car park as I had limited time. John.
  23. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Crooksbury - 2 Cuckoo, 1 Hobby, 1 Tree Pipit, 1 Woodlark, 1 Garden Warbler, 1 Willow Warbler. Thursley - 1 Hobby, 2 Cuckoo, 5 Redstart, 2 Woodlark, 2 Skylark, 2 Lapwing, 2 Tree Pipit, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel. John.
  24. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Hi LBB, Welcome to BF! If you followed the heath trail from the Moat car park, Shrike Hill is to your right after you reach the end of the boardwalk crossing the bog & small area of pines. I'm surprised that you did not see Hobby, these can be seen hawking Dragonflies over the bog/Pudmore Pond...
  25. JohnnyH

    Surrey Birding

    Hi Kevin, Is the public footpath the one near the church that runs beside Manor Lake? Where are the farm buildings in relation to the footpath? Thanks, John.
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