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Gert Corfield
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Don't know who you are so I'm not going to respond to your intolerant comment :-O
Gert Corfield
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Excellent news Des - possibly the bad weather bringing them back in?
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
In my very humble opinion, allowing people to express themselves however they wish on this forum is the opitome of tolerance.
upstarts1979
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Good point and we are proud, but not looking for any credit, just more birds and other wildlife and all we are doing is improving conditions and habitat to make our visits more rewarding by enticing more wildlife to the reserve. But not just for us, its for everyone. :B
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Nosedive Karma
Light the touch paper and watch it explode
Good point and we are proud, but not looking for any credit, just more birds and other wildlifeB
Amen to that, that should be the purpose of work parties to encourage the wildlife..and yes have an enjoyable time whilst doing it.
But please folks dont knock someone if they have made a comment about 'too much back patting' or whatever they said because they too are just expressing a view.
Gertatron, as for not knowing who I am, well that is irrelavent. There are many people out here (and I know quite a few) who read the Upton Forum to keep informed of whats going on and what has been seen, but never post. It is an interesting and useful thread.
All I am trying to say is that by belittling someone (ie all the sarcastic back patting comments) your making yourselves look foolish to the others of us out here who rarely post or read the thread and dont post at all. Be better than that!
Gert Corfield
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Anyway, we are now into LRP prediction territory, so fingers crossed. :t:
Gert Corfield
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Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
We are indeed. Only Mark (hagar1) has missed out on the ale so far (bad luck by the way, Mark) - but I guess he could have another go as there are a few dates still available I believe. Did anyone go for tomorrow (the 8th) in the end?
Gert Corfield
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I think it was Trevor Jones but I've left my little black book at home. Will update tonight
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
That is great news; I was worried we had frightened the four away on Sunday for good.
Peter
upstarts1979
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I must admit Peter, I thought it was unusual for them not to return during or at least after the work party. This could add a bit more credence to the 'staging post' theory.B
JohnJust browsing through my notes and I noticed Stonechat in 2010 and 2011 at this time of year at the Flashes.
Also large flocks of winter thrushes in the 'old orchard' from late February seems to be a regular thing, so a good chance of our last record coming from this area.
midlands birder
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I must admit Peter, I thought it was unusual for them not to return during or at least after the work party. This could add a bit more credence to the 'staging post' theory.B
Just browsing through my notes and I noticed Stonechat in 2010 and 2011 at this time of year at the Flashes.
Also large flocks of winter thrushes in the 'old orchard' from late February seems to be a regular thing, so a good chance of our last record coming from this area.
They did return while we were working and dropped in at the back of the flash, they stayed some time before flying off south just before the small break, didnt see them come back after flying south though
MB
Gert Corfield
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As promised here is the final list of date predictions for the first return of LRP, let me know if I've missed anyone out!
6th - Mark (Hagar1) - sorry mate
8th - Des (UW82)
9th - Trevor (discors)
10th - Gert (Gertatron)
11th - Mike (Wheatearlrp)
12th - John (Upstarts)
13th - Gavo
14th - Simon (Sy V)
15th - Dave (Woodchat)
16th - Andy (Spoonbill Finder)
17th - Phil Andrews
19th - Chris (Cooky1)
20th - Jim (HenHarrier)
6th - Mark (Hagar1) - sorry mate
8th - Des (UW82)
9th - Trevor (discors)
10th - Gert (Gertatron)
11th - Mike (Wheatearlrp)
12th - John (Upstarts)
13th - Gavo
14th - Simon (Sy V)
15th - Dave (Woodchat)
16th - Andy (Spoonbill Finder)
17th - Phil Andrews
19th - Chris (Cooky1)
20th - Jim (HenHarrier)
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HenHarrier
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I put my name down for 20th as unlikely as it is because its my birthday B
Good to hear about the avocets increasing in numbers, hopefully investigating some potential nest sites in the next few weeks!
Jim
Gert Corfield
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I put my name down for 20th as unlikely as it is because its my birthday B
Good to hear about the avocets increasing in numbers, hopefully investigating some potential nest sites in the next few weeks!
Jim
Sorry matey - sorted :t:
HenHarrier
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No problem Gert:t:
Was going to ask when is the next all day session that you guys do? Wouldn't mind tagging along providing it's on the weekend 8-P
Jim
Gert Corfield
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It will be a day in early May - yet to be confirmed and yes, defo on a Saturday. Watch this space. There will be bacon and cake (not at the same time, although a bacon cake sandwich might be interesting thinking about it..)
HenHarrier
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Ahh okay cheers, still a few weeks off then. Every year I miss it because I miss the date. And very true Gert, a bacon/cake sandwich would be very interesting! :t:
Jim
