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  1. keith1200rs

    Northumberland 2nd October

    Thanks. That was my first thought, but it didn't look quite right (there were two of them and they both looked the same). Keith
  2. keith1200rs

    Northumberland 2nd October

    Hi, I am sure this should be easy but I cannot make my mind up what this bird is. Mallard sized but dark beak and eyeline are confusing me. I am sure it is nothing special, but I would still like to know what it is. It was on the sea. Thanks for any suggestions. Keith.
  3. keith1200rs

    Croatia - Wood Warbler or Chiff Chaff?

    Thanks. I wasn't expecting migrating Willow Warbler at that time in Croatia so missed it. Saw a pigmy cormorant which was nice.
  4. keith1200rs

    Croatia - Wood Warbler or Chiff Chaff?

    Seen round a coastal lagoon near Sibenik 22nd September. Seemed very yellow, particularly eye stripe. Thanks
  5. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Thanks. I didn't realise some blackcaps also stayed here for winter. On its third visit it stayed long enough for a quick picture. Keith.
  6. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Hi, Would you expect blackcaps to be here now? I thought they were just summer visitors but I have one coming into my garden at the moment. Thanks. Keith.
  7. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Hey, thanks, I will have a look. Keith R.
  8. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Keith, Many thanks for the information, it is very helpful. I had been through half a dozen of my books and seemed to end up more confused than when I started. Keith
  9. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Thanks Keith. When do they normally have winter plumage? Keith (confusing having another Keith).
  10. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    A bit of a dumb question, but do adult Guillemots have a winter plumage with more white on them? I thought so, and my books say so but there are loads of adult breeding plumage birds at Flamborough and hardly any 'winter plumage' ones. I wasn't really expecting to see breeding plumage birds. Are...
  11. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Thanks for the information & links. Keith.
  12. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Tophill Low? Is there much around at Tophill Low at the the moment? Not looking for any rarities, just a good mix, or is it too early? Thanks. Keith.
  13. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Yes, my father used to tell me that and I STILL can't tell them apart without the help of a book. I do, however, know how to tell a buffalo from a bison. You can't wash your hands in a buffalo.3:-) Keith.
  14. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Sorry! I normally go by the black tip on the tail. Even then I can never remember which is which. Keith
  15. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Nice shots. The stoat is good - they are pretty shy. Keith.
  16. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Thanks all for the advice on Tophill Low. Had a good day in spite of the drizzle (and coach load of birders). Saw a bittern - life first. Thanks to the helpful people there pointing it out to me and my wife (Watton hide). Keith
  17. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Tophill Low Birdflower & Hotspur, Thanks for the replies. It sounds like it is well worth me visiting (got telescope) Many thanks. Keith
  18. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Tophill low? Is Tophill Low worth a visit at the moment or is it still frozen? Thanks. Keith.
  19. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Great shots. I particularly like the reed bunting pictures. Keith.
  20. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Geoff, I realise I won't get a proper ID from my brief looks so far, but the wing shape is all wrong for a sparrowhawk. Also I haven't seen sparrowhawks this small - not much bigger than blackbird. I did briefly think I saw the same bird on Wednesday but it was a quick flash that time...
  21. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    and I am seeing barn owl(s) quite a bit in the daytime now as well. Keith.
  22. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    I do see sparrowhawks quite often - a lot bigger, fast flight in the wooded areas but not close to the ground. This was definitely no bigger than a kestrel. Got a sparrowhawk in front of my lounge window a while back: Keith.
  23. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Thanks for the link. It seems possible. I would like to see it with my binoculars next time instead of it flying in front of me while I am pedalling! Keith.
  24. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Merlin Anyone know how likely it is to see a merlin around Cloughton (on old Scarborough to Whitby railway line)? Saw something today (actually yesterday as it's now tomorrow) I didn't recognise - smaller than a kestrel, grey back & wings, pointed wings, very low, fast flight just a few inches...
  25. keith1200rs

    Yorkshire Birding

    Waxwings in my garden this morning. They don't seem to be settling but I managed one shot (with a camera;)). Keith.
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