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Button Oak ?? Two barred Crossbills (1 Viewer)
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Reported last Saturday and Sunday
Brian Stretch
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Hi Tom,
The 3 Two-barred Crossbills (2 males & the female with the plain tertials) were showing well along the usual ride with c25 Common Crossbills this morning at cSO.749.792. They provided the best views I've had so far although frustratingly (for me at least) they remained firmly in Shropshire but did come very close to the Worcs border, within c30 yards at one point when the whole flock took flight.
As time goes by there seems to be less interest so updates are likely to be less frequent but they seem fairly settled in that area. The very best of luck if you go.
Brian
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The 3 Two-barred Crossbills (2 males & the female with the plain tertials) were showing well along the usual ride with c25 Common Crossbills this morning at cSO.749.792. They provided the best views I've had so far although frustratingly (for me at least) they remained firmly in Shropshire but did come very close to the Worcs border, within c30 yards at one point when the whole flock took flight.
As time goes by there seems to be less interest so updates are likely to be less frequent but they seem fairly settled in that area. The very best of luck if you go.
Brian
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Any more details about the possible female Parrot Crossbill at Postenplain today?
There's a link to a photo of a photo(back of camera) on the twitter feed section of the Shropshire ornithologal society's website, in the recent reports bit. Can't see much detail on it but it's certainly big-billed! Been a female reported there at least once before this winter I seem to recall
Brian Stretch
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Directions and a map link here Phil.
Brian
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Cheers Brian - that young scamp Midlandsbirder on half term week. Hope its firmed up Craig.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Parrot Crossbill - photo and comments here: https://twitter.com/Midlandsbirder/status/435840000341454848/photo/1
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Male Two-barred Crossbill reported singing at Postenplain today - would be a stunning breeding record :eek!::t:
Brian Stretch
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Following on from Craig's female a few days ago, below is attached a picture of a male Crossbill in the same area. Appearing larger billed compared with nearby Common Crossbills it didn't remove the cone but fed on it for a good 10 minutes. In contrast, some of the obvious Commons did remove cones and carried them off to eat, 'Parrot fashion' but they didn't really persist with them and often dropped them with only minor beak marks apparent.
The pictured bird didn't call but did appear stockier than the Commons, but I suspect it is within range for Common rather than Parrot......
Brian
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The pictured bird didn't call but did appear stockier than the Commons, but I suspect it is within range for Common rather than Parrot......
Brian
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Brian Stretch
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2+ Two-barred Crossbills (female & 1+ male) still at SO.746.790 this morning but mobile - they were very vocal which helped in locating them. Also c40 Crossbills in the area, 10+ Brambling, 80+ Siskin and 30+ Lesser Redpoll.
Also 8+ Crossbills around pine plantation north of Pound Green Common (Worcs) this morning but mobile and another Crossbill flew over Knowles Coppice early afternoon.
Brian
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Also 8+ Crossbills around pine plantation north of Pound Green Common (Worcs) this morning but mobile and another Crossbill flew over Knowles Coppice early afternoon.
Brian
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Three male Two-barred Crossbills (two adults and a first summer male) reported today still at Postenplain. Like the birds in the Forest of Dean and Yorkshire they look well set. I wonder if the female could be on a nest ...
