VillagerFred
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I don't quite know what is annoying the thread more: the fact that everyone dipped it as a County tick or that it seems to prefer Suffolk!
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Norfolk birding (22 Viewers)
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O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
I just appreciate having the chance to see a bird like this. I remember watching the twitchers program on bbc4 and since then hoped I would get the chance.
Certainly wasnt expecting it to be only 2 years later and only 80 miles from home.
British Birds Magazine was delivered to me yesterday.
Congratulations Ben- your Lesser White-fronted Goose from Buckenham has been accepted by the BBRC (much to the annoyance of Lee Evans, see the rare bird thread!).
Cracking edition of the publication all round, I would recommend anyone with a serious interest in birds to become a subscriber. Plus, their archive is now available online, subscriber only of course. It can, at times, become a little science heavy for my own personal tastes, but I have learnt a lot since becoming a regular reader.
Plenty more well known Norfolk names attached to rarities, well done to you all, it must be extremely satisfying.
Cheers,
Jim.
Congratulations Ben- your Lesser White-fronted Goose from Buckenham has been accepted by the BBRC (much to the annoyance of Lee Evans, see the rare bird thread!).
Cracking edition of the publication all round, I would recommend anyone with a serious interest in birds to become a subscriber. Plus, their archive is now available online, subscriber only of course. It can, at times, become a little science heavy for my own personal tastes, but I have learnt a lot since becoming a regular reader.
Plenty more well known Norfolk names attached to rarities, well done to you all, it must be extremely satisfying.
Cheers,
Jim.
stuart white
Well-known member
where did the theory of white front genes in the LWFG come from ? Surely nobody knows where it came from, it arrived with Beans and left with beans a historic carrier species ? It can't be proven beyond doubt to be an escape and it looked like a pure bird ?
According to BB Report on rare birds in GB 2010 some of the birds associated with the Swedish reintroduction scheme where found to be contaminated with White front genes so the scheme was stopped in 1999 and the captive birds found with the wrong genes were removed from the captive population. BB further states that most reintroduced birds stay close to their Dutch wintering sites and DO NOT associate with Beans.
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
Certainly when I was younger I was out more at this time of year and coming across Passerines etc. This year I have spent a serious amount of time in the field and it does seem quiet, but to be expected really.
C'est la vie I suppose, can't win them all.
stuart white
Well-known member
Not forgetting Yelkouan Shearwater, Bonelli's warbler, 5 Greenish Warblers, Little Bittern, Citrine Wagtail & Arctic Warbler.
In most other counties in Britain that would be quite a good autumn ! I think we are spoilt in Norfolk and get a bit greedy. Maybe its making up for last years mega autumn, though there are still 4+ weeks left so plenty of time for some more goodies.
The other thing to consider is we have had one day of proper SE wind since about 27th August and that brought in one Yellow-browed warbler !
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
Any kind of Easterly wind would be nice right now!
Happisbirder
Always looking, seldom finding...
If all goes to plan, I believe that we're in for some brisk NW'lies over the next day or so. Perhaps us lesser mortals will get another crack at a Fea's/Zino's/Desertas?
James
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
I just had a look at Atlantic wind charts and indeed some cheeky North Westerlies are due end of Thursday through to the middle of Friday with some force!
Definitely worth a sea watch!
wolfphotos
Well-known member
Reply for David Norgate
I need to apologise for the venom in my post, although not the sentiment behind it, I just get tired of photographers getting it in the neck from a certain type of birder and I was having a bad hair day (not that I have much left). I always carry a guide with me but the truth is I am just not good enough to identify birds on the fly and checking would mean missing too much. You are right I do take other pictures but the last year or so has been dominated by birds to the point where i now consider myself a birder as well although I do not keep a list I get excited when I take a shot of something new and even, dare I say, if I don't get the shot. As I only use a 300mm lens I do think I have some fieldcraft and I always, without exception, put the welfare of the wildlife first. I even volunteer on reception at Strumpshaw Fen for my sins which has improved my knowledge no end thanks to the, vast majority, of very sociable birders who are only too pleased to share their hard earned insights. I was, unfortunately, guilty of writing in the heat of the moment and submitting a post doing the very thing I was complaining about - generalising. I hope my apology is accepted as the birding side of my interests has opened up such a lovely new side to something I am passionate about.
I need to apologise for the venom in my post, although not the sentiment behind it, I just get tired of photographers getting it in the neck from a certain type of birder and I was having a bad hair day (not that I have much left). I always carry a guide with me but the truth is I am just not good enough to identify birds on the fly and checking would mean missing too much. You are right I do take other pictures but the last year or so has been dominated by birds to the point where i now consider myself a birder as well although I do not keep a list I get excited when I take a shot of something new and even, dare I say, if I don't get the shot. As I only use a 300mm lens I do think I have some fieldcraft and I always, without exception, put the welfare of the wildlife first. I even volunteer on reception at Strumpshaw Fen for my sins which has improved my knowledge no end thanks to the, vast majority, of very sociable birders who are only too pleased to share their hard earned insights. I was, unfortunately, guilty of writing in the heat of the moment and submitting a post doing the very thing I was complaining about - generalising. I hope my apology is accepted as the birding side of my interests has opened up such a lovely new side to something I am passionate about.
Songkhran
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quiet so far on the sea, lots of Auks moving which is quite often a precursor to a good movement. Winds look like they are going to swing more North Westerly around ten then roughly stay that way for the rest of the day slackening a little, I'll get back down there on my split, based on events so far this Autumn could be only chance of a decent seawatch
David Norgate
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Thank you very much for such a gracious reply / comment, that obviously shows how much you enjoy your aspect of the hobby that we all share-in! I hoped my reply would create some thought and not just be reactive.
There are so many things for all of us to learn, both about birds and people!
Thanks again!
firstreesjohn
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I don’t beleeev it !
A couple of hours in Wells Woods today was rewarded with calling Yellow-browed. It was not going to be seen, however. This is one maddening bird (if it is the same one Stuart found 3 weeks ago): I've spent hours without seeing it.
It seems to be associated with a mixed flock, which includes 4 Chiffies- one of which is the first ‘published’ photo taken with my new Lumix (FZ150). This is not edited in any way, just saved in a smaller size.
A female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was seen by others in two locations; the second time by the toilet block.
A couple of hours in Wells Woods today was rewarded with calling Yellow-browed. It was not going to be seen, however. This is one maddening bird (if it is the same one Stuart found 3 weeks ago): I've spent hours without seeing it.
It seems to be associated with a mixed flock, which includes 4 Chiffies- one of which is the first ‘published’ photo taken with my new Lumix (FZ150). This is not edited in any way, just saved in a smaller size.
A female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was seen by others in two locations; the second time by the toilet block.
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stuart white
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nice photo john, I am impressed with the size of your extension !
I assume that would be a good record for wells woods, LSW, I've certainly never seen one there.
Seawathcing was interesting off cley for an hour in the morning and afternoon today, 2 Sooties, a few manx, bonxies, arctic skuas and a nice passage of 100+ Kittiwakes around 3.30pm. No sign of any terry dromas though.
