Garden / Yard List 2017 (3 Viewers)

GuyinUganda · Feb 24, 2017

44. Tawny Eagle
45. Shikra
46. Grey Crowned-Crane
47. Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater
48. White-browed Robin-Chat
49. Sooty Chat
50. Collared Sunbird
51. Scarlet-chested Sunbird - Chalcomitra senegalensis
52. Mariqua Sunbird
53. Variable Sunbird
54. Purple-banded Sunbird
55. Copper Sunbird
56. African Pied Wagtail

KenM · Feb 24, 2017

GuyinUganda said:
44. Tawny Eagle
45. Shikra
46. Grey Crowned-Crane
47. Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater
48. White-browed Robin-Chat
49. Sooty Chat
50. Collared Sunbird
51. Scarlet-chested Sunbird - Chalcomitra senegalensis
52. Mariqua Sunbird
53. Variable Sunbird
54. Purple-banded Sunbird
55. Copper Sunbird
56. African Pied Wagtail

Wow!....I need sunglasses Guy! :eek!:

GuyinUganda · Feb 25, 2017

KenM said:
Wow!....I need sunglasses Guy! :eek!:

Thanks KenM

The rainy season is starting so bird watching will slow down, our water features wont attract as many birds.|

| The rain will bring more flowers so we will see more sunbirds.

KenM · Feb 25, 2017

In 34 years....I've looked at this oak tree countless times without success, normally early am, when the sun lights it up. Today in the gloom I levelled my bins through the double glazing, a small pale shape against the trunk morphed into view, cows might fly I mused...then it moved :eek!:....still can't quite believe it but!...there it is no.52.

dantheman · Feb 25, 2017

Nice one Ken!

Two new birds for me yesterday - Chiffchaff and Greenfinch.

Been hoping for Chiffchaff at some point (unlikely as a winter bird though, despite them increasing*), so was actually more surprised by the Greenfinches feeding on Blackthorn buds!

(* https://twitter.com/bardseyben/status/835429344159879168 - from the CBWPS/BTO/UoE seabirds conference in Cornwall)

KenM · Feb 25, 2017

dantheman said:
Nice one Ken!

Two new birds for me yesterday - Chiffchaff and Greenfinch.

Been hoping for Chiffchaff at some point (unlikely as a winter bird though, despite them increasing*), so was actually more surprised by the Greenfinches feeding on Blackthorn buds!

(* https://twitter.com/bardseyben/status/835429344159879168 - from the CBWPS/BTO/UoE seabirds conference in Cornwall)

As a boy in the same wood....60 years ago! Greenfinches would fly off the ground (almost vertically) like tracer bullets, in flocks of 30-40! In December I saw 3!!!....this year none!......as compensation we get Firecrest, Legret, Common Buzzard, Red Kite and both Accipters, I would have been ''sectioned'' for suggesting that they would demise, and be replaced by the latter. My how times have changed!....regarding Greenfinches on Blackthorn buds....It used to be Bullfinches....and they too have gone the same way. :-C

GuyinUganda · Feb 26, 2017

Not seeing to many new ones.

57. African Paradise Flycatcher

jasperpatch · Feb 26, 2017

15. American Tree Sparrow. Single bird flitting about with the chickadees this morning.

bphoebe27 · Feb 27, 2017

Only recently joined, and only just saw this thread! List of birds seen and heard from my backyard this year (1 Jan. 2017 to now):

1. California Scrub-Jay
2. Chestnut-backed Chickadee
3. Eurasian Collared-Dove
4. House Finch
5. Purple Finch
6. Hermit Thrush
7. American Robin
8. American Crow
9. Common Raven
10. Yellow-rumped Warbler
11. Townsend's Warbler
12. Bewick's Wren
13. Rock Pigeon
14. Killdeer (call)
15. Canada Goose (call)
16. American Goldfinch
17. Sharp-shinned Hawk
18. Lesser Goldfinch
19. Oak Titmouse
20. White-crowned Sparrow
21. Golden-crowned Sparrow
22. California Towhee
23. Dark-eyed Junco
24. Ruby-crowned Kinglet
25. Northern Mockingbird
26. Black Phoebe
27. Anna's Hummingbird
28. Red-shouldered Hawk (call)

GuyinUganda · Feb 27, 2017

bphoebe27 said:
Only recently joined, and only just saw this thread! List of birds seen and heard from my backyard this year (1 Jan. 2017 to now):

1. California Scrub-Jay
2. Chestnut-backed Chickadee
3. Eurasian Collared-Dove
4. House Finch
5. Purple Finch
6. Hermit Thrush
7. American Robin
8. American Crow
9. Common Raven
10. Yellow-rumped Warbler
11. Townsend's Warbler
12. Bewick's Wren
13. Rock Pigeon
14. Killdeer (call)
15. Canada Goose (call)
16. American Goldfinch
17. Sharp-shinned Hawk
18. Lesser Goldfinch
19. Oak Titmouse
20. White-crowned Sparrow
21. Golden-crowned Sparrow
22. California Towhee
23. Dark-eyed Junco
24. Ruby-crowned Kinglet
25. Northern Mockingbird
26. Black Phoebe
27. Anna's Hummingbird
28. Red-shouldered Hawk (call)

Nice list

Welcome:t:

bphoebe27 · Feb 28, 2017

GuyinUganda said:
Nice list Welcome:t:

Thanks!

Richard Prior · Feb 28, 2017

Yes, welcome GuyinUganda and bphoebe, how about telling us a little bit (or attach a photo) about where you are (near the sea, mountains, wetlands, desert etc) and how big/small your garden/yard is? I for one love sharing others' excitement when an unusual bird turns up so feel free to ramble on from time to time (see Ken's posts for examples of this

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GuyinUganda · Feb 28, 2017

Richard Prior said:
Yes, welcome GuyinUganda and bphoebe, how about telling us a little bit (or attach a photo) about where you are (near the sea, mountains, wetlands, desert etc) and how big/small your garden/yard is? I for one love sharing others' excitement when an unusual bird turns up so feel free to ramble on from time to time (see Ken's posts for examples of this ).

Hi Richard, I live on a small plot about 4km out of the town of Mbarara, Uganda. Here is a little about Mbarara,
Climate and landscape
Mbarara district receives an average annual rainfall of 1,200mm with two rainy seasons, during the months of February-May and September-December. Temperature ranges between 17°C to 30°C, with a humidity range of 80-90%. The topography is a mixture of fairly rolling and sharp hills and mountains, shallow valleys and flat land. The soils are generally sandy, clay and slightly laterite loams, suitable for cultivation. http://www.mbarara.go.ug

A few pics from our home.

Richard Prior · Feb 28, 2017

Great to see, thanks for that. I'm no good at trees and plants (I bet Nutty knows the answer to this question), so what are the trees growing around most of the houses in the middle pic, some sort of palm tree, or coffee (told you I'm hopeless!).

GuyinUganda · Feb 28, 2017

Richard Prior said:
Great to see, thanks for that. I'm no good at trees and plants (I bet Nutty knows the answer to this question), so what are the trees growing around most of the houses in the middle pic, some sort of palm tree, or coffee (told you I'm hopeless!).

It's called matoke, a type of banana for cooking kinda like a plantain. it is the staple food in this part of Uganda.

dantheman · Feb 28, 2017

Two new species for the year (I should really tot them up soon) -

Lesser Black-backed Gull
Gannet !!

Richard Prior · Feb 28, 2017

dantheman said:
Actually moved inland from Falmouth - now about 5 miles from the sea. There are distant views of the sea - but realistically only one target species - Gannet, but it will rely on good (excellent) viewing conditions, the right winds (to push them inshore) and luck/persistance!

Persistence rewarded Dan, well done :t:

KenM · Feb 28, 2017

dantheman said:
Two new species for the year (I should really tot them up soon) -

Lesser Black-backed Gull
Gannet !!

Well done!....saw one plunge dive into our local reservoir many years ago (c 45 miles from the nearest coast), methinks it might "even" be a more difficult species to get than "Treeper" :eek!:

jasperpatch · Feb 28, 2017

16. Bald Eagle. Hoorah. January 2nd last year!

Richard Prior · Mar 1, 2017

Time to take stock after the first two months and compare how the new garden compares to the old one:
At our previous place last year 42 species, at our new house this year 44.
Eight species not seen here so far that I saw/heard at our old house (in italics the ones I strongly doubt I'll see here): Italian Sparrow, Starling, Pheasant, Collared Dove, Lesser Redpoll, Red Kite, Meadow Pipit, Common Kestrel.
Ten seen/heard here so far but not at the old garden by end Feb last year: Common Treecreeper, Tengmalm's Owl, Long-tailed Tit, Common Crossbill, Rock Bunting, Lammergeier, Peregrine Falcon, Marsh Harrier, Yellowhammer, Song Thrush.
Lammergeier the only one never seen/heard at the old house (missed one by being in the fields instead of at home on one occasion!).
The spring and autumn migration periods will bring fewer fly over raptors I suspect, so I'm predicting a year total in the low 80s rather than the 90s.
All good fun anyway :t:

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