Hemsted Forest, Parrot Crossbills? (1 Viewer)

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James Anderson

Active member

• Oct 25, 2013

• #1

Hi All

I'm hoping to drop in at Hemsted Forest tomorrow.

Not knowing this area at all I'm hoping someone might be able to give me some pointers as to the best area's to check for either Parrot Crossbill or Two-barreds.
Anything from where to park to which paths to take, to best areas to check.

Any help greatly appreciated.

James

 

John Cantelo

Well-known member

• Oct 25, 2013

• #2

Sorry I'm late picking this up - details below

 

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James Anderson

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• Oct 26, 2013

• #3

Hi John

Thanks for the reply.
The map will be a great help. :t:

That should put me in the right place, just need the birds to show.

Thanks Again
James

 

joannec

Well-known member

• Oct 26, 2013

• #4

Did you see them James? I'm thinking of going next week............if the promised storm does not blow them all away.

 

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James Anderson

Active member

• Oct 26, 2013

• #5

Hi Joannec

I managed to see both Two-barred and Parrot Crossbill along with good size flocks of Common today.
I was surprised to see so many birders present today, but it certainly helped in locating the Crossbills.

The Two-barred showed extremely well from the clearing.
The Parrot Crossbill was seen after walking a little further up the track and taking the left hand fork and viewing the single line of trees from a felled area of trees shortly after taking the left hand fork.
It's the area directly behind where we were viewing from the clearing.

If you go, I hope you get views as good as I had today.
It was well worth the visit.

James

 

Rob Laughton

Bird, bird, bird...

• Dec 9, 2013

• #6

I noticed the Two barred has been coming up from this site. But does anyone know if the Parrot is still around?

Many thanks in advance.

 

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dwallace

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• Dec 9, 2013

• #7

RBA are reporting the bird as still present this morning.

Dave W