I know it’s not over yet, and Nick has covered a lot of this, but what’s your top 5 of 2019?
2019 has thrown up some very decent birds. Arguably my #1 was nailed on very early in the year. As usual I’ve included birding experiences. So here goes:
1. Capercaillie - after a lifetime of trying I finally connected with a female Caper in Abernethy Forest. Big thanks for the advice on this species.
2. Golden Eagle - watched a family of 3 over the hills of Wester Ross. On the same Scottish trip as the Caper so pretty successful. :t:
3. A trip to the dry side of the bridge in April was very productive. Kev and I had 2 lifers in the forms of Citrine Wagtail and Dark Eyed Junco.
4. Fantastic trip to Skomer with my youngest in June. Great to see how enthusiastic he is. Amazing views of Puffins, Chough, Razorbills etc.
5. Spotted Redshank. Don’t often see these in summer plumage but there was a beauty at Goldcliff. Red-necked Phalarope also present on the same day.
A massive bonus has been how well the pup has behaved on our birding trips. If it’s just the two of us he will tolerate me scanning for a good period of time. Not too bad considering he’s not 2 yet. He’s also brilliant company.
2019 has thrown up some very decent birds. Arguably my #1 was nailed on very early in the year. As usual I’ve included birding experiences. So here goes:
1. Capercaillie - after a lifetime of trying I finally connected with a female Caper in Abernethy Forest. Big thanks for the advice on this species.
2. Golden Eagle - watched a family of 3 over the hills of Wester Ross. On the same Scottish trip as the Caper so pretty successful. :t:
3. A trip to the dry side of the bridge in April was very productive. Kev and I had 2 lifers in the forms of Citrine Wagtail and Dark Eyed Junco.
4. Fantastic trip to Skomer with my youngest in June. Great to see how enthusiastic he is. Amazing views of Puffins, Chough, Razorbills etc.
5. Spotted Redshank. Don’t often see these in summer plumage but there was a beauty at Goldcliff. Red-necked Phalarope also present on the same day.
A massive bonus has been how well the pup has behaved on our birding trips. If it’s just the two of us he will tolerate me scanning for a good period of time. Not too bad considering he’s not 2 yet. He’s also brilliant company.