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  1. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    I had an early morning visit to St Fitticks Park today.The Main Pond area was more quiet than usual,with only a pair of Moorhen and a single drake Mallard on the water.Along the Path towards the Bay of Nigg,I came across two Roe Deer doe's,a Reed Bunting singing and a Chiffchaff calling from the...
  2. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2025

    If I may,I would like to echo the sentiments mentioned to Mike.I was unsure of the birding situation,when I first arrived as a tourist on the Island 15 or so years ago and thanks to Mike,firstly through this forum and then In person,I got to grips with the top places up north.Without him,I would...
  3. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

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  4. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

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  5. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Nothing ground breaking but a Song Thrush was singing his heart out In the dark,at 0630 this morning on Abbey Place.
  6. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2025

    I would also highly recommend Pere Thomas of Mallorca Nature Tours. He will do his best to help you see what you hope for and as well as being a great Guide,he Is also a lovely person. I have had fantastic encounters while out with Pere and bumped Into him last year,while he was helping out at...
  7. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Very Interesting,Barry. (y) I'm old enough to remember the area before East Tullos Estate was built and the area was known locally as "The Torry Grumps".A mix of trees,heather,bracken and ponds.A fantastic playground for Torry kids to grow up In and where many a boy or girl's first Interest In...
  8. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Interesting,Andrew.Very Interesting 👍👍
  9. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Not groundbreaking news but I watched a pair of Collared Doves on Abbey Place,this morning,while waiting for the bus.First time I've seen any In Torry,since last Autumn.
  10. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2025

    Are the Kingfishers resident ? In all my years visiting the Island and spending plenty time In suitable habitat I've never came across one.
  11. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    I have just returned home from a walk ln St Fitticks Park and around the headland,with my 9 year old Grandson. I know the term; "The calm before the storm" but this was more like; "The calm,after the snow"..! Things were very quiet on the bird front.A couple of Water Rail were heard ln the Park...
  12. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Welcome Back,Andrew 👍
  13. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2025

    Sounds and looks like a perfect day 👍👍
  14. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2025

    Good Luck,Dave.Enjoy (y)
  15. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    A walk around snow covered St Fittick's Park this morning,reminded me of Noah's Ark,as things were being seen ln two's. Two Roe Deer were beside the burn,opposite the Pond,followed by two Water Rail calling from different parts along the burn.A walk to the Concrete Bridge flushed two Teal. Small...
  16. Ian Bell

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    I have been visiting the River Ythan and Forvie,since the early 1970's,when l first got hooked on birding.l was even a Voluntary Warden for part of the 1980's. I always compare things from the past,to what ls seen nowadays but this morning took lt to another level. I spotted a Little Egret...
  17. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    A very productive weekend,then Andrew.Great for you and great to read about (y) (y)
  18. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Fantastic,Andrew.A return to the original days (y)(y)(y)
  19. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    You're a brave man going out In those conditions,Andrew.Or perhaps I'm going soft as I get older !!
  20. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2024

    Great report,Stew.Always a very Interesting read. (y)(y)
  21. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2024

    Does Philip (of one L) not enter,as he comes across some great birds ?
  22. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Great photos,Andrew 👍 I had a recce of St Fitticks Park at dawn,hoping to see Roe Deer,as my Grandsons are staying over next weekend and want to see them but none seen..! However,a lady dog walker said; "You should have been here yesterday,there was six of them". It was very quiet ln the...
  23. Ian Bell

    Mallorca 2024

    What camera are you buying,Mike ?
  24. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    Good to know a Jay Is still around (y)
  25. Ian Bell

    Birds fae Torry

    I seen a Jay at St Fitticks,a few years ago.A good record for the Park. 👍
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