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  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    03 May 2025; Spotted Sandpiper still at the dam and shore towards Plummer Carpark to at least 19:00. Sanderling in the morning on the dam.
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    02 May 2025; the Spotted Sandpiper remained overnight providing better photos in the cooler conditions. A Common Sandpiper also present...
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  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    01 May 2025; a surprise Spotted Sandpiper at the dam today; not always showing while in the willows at the north end but once on the dam...
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  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    28 Apr 2025; the two Great Northern Divers off the fishing lodge in the evening.
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    24 Apr 2025; the 'Channel' type wagtail still present on the dam despite frequent attacks by the Yellow Wagtails.
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  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Mallorca 2025.
    Thanks all for feedback
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Mallorca 2025.
    So it's 22 April, possibly the best time to be in Mallorca; is all the news going on WhatApp or isn't there anyone birding? Thinking...
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    Matthebirder replied to the thread Mallorca 2025.
    I forgot to mention that for dragonfly chasers it will be worth checking the refurbished road side water tank towards the top of the...
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  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    19 Apr 2025; two Great Northern Divers still off the fishing lodge in the evening.
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Mallorca 2025.
    It was pretty solid a few weeks ago; it did always sway a bit though! We used to all stand on the mound nearby but that was before the...
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    18 Apr 2025; at least 50 Yellow Wagtails this evening on the dam plus a few White and a Grey. More interesting is a female type with...
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  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Mallorca 2025.
    Indeed; Monarch vs Tiger is tricky for birders with little butterfly knowledge, if you see flashing white in the wings its most likely...
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    16 Apr 2025; at least 10 White Wagtails on the dam. Now three Common Sandpipers...
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    15 Apr 2025; approx 40 Yellow Wagtails and 5+ White Wagtails on the dam. Great Northern diver present.
  • Matthebirder
    Matthebirder replied to the thread Grafham Water.
    14 Apr 2025; 35+ Yellow Wagtails and two White Wagtails on the dam. Two Dunlin, two Common Sandpipers plus the usual dozen Little Ringed...
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