upstarts1979
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Good luck Peter - it has been great working and birding with you on Tuesdays and I have also been interested in your observations on the forum.
Had an enjoyable couple of hours at the Flashes today. Highlights included the 8 avocet plus little egret, snipe and curlew. Thank you to Bob O for his company - we reckoned that the lapwing flock was around 200 to 250 birds, which seems very significant. Would be interested in John Belsey's view on the high numbers?
Hi Janette
Usually the numbers drop off with the first signs of spring in early March. Numbers these days are much reduced from the heady days in the 80's when we have had 3000+, This years max were in the 400's. Some early displaying the other day, might mean we will get some breeding birds this year. So 250 is a reasonable number these days :t:John