Stephen West
CambsBirding
Although not in the league of some of the rares around over the weekend(well done the finders) 2 Adt Kittiwake at Pentney GP's this afternoon was quite pleasing, and a patch tick too.
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Hi Phil
It seems to be something that has been quite regular in recent summers. All the birds are in 'winter' plumage so I assume they are 1st summer birds that haven't returned to the breeding grounds. They will probably stay for the winter and head off to breed next year
Paul
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David Norgate
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Went for seconds, then thirds and even fourths of the Roller today! Although always distant it was great to watch it in a more relaxed manner, with good flight views, the occasional roll and feeding flight to the ground, marvellous!
I did have a patch tick at the weekend, just in case people were wondering(!) in the form of a Common Tern! I won't make any comments about breeding birds there, particularly schedule 1 birds, considering the conversations that have been going on on here (I'm just glad I don't have any hides on my patch!) Isn't it lucky we've had a Roller to take our minds off it!
I did have a patch tick at the weekend, just in case people were wondering(!) in the form of a Common Tern! I won't make any comments about breeding birds there, particularly schedule 1 birds, considering the conversations that have been going on on here (I'm just glad I don't have any hides on my patch!) Isn't it lucky we've had a Roller to take our minds off it!
MJB
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Indeed we did, 3km each way, picking up at least four singing Woodlark en route!
MJB
Penny Clarke
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Had fabulous views of the ROLLER again this evening:t:
Full write up on my blog now.
Penny:girl:
Full write up on my blog now.
Penny:girl:
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Penny Clarke
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Nice to see you John. I did get a much better shot, but too utterly exhausted to take photos off camera, edit and put on various, usual sites after twitching the Roller from Felixstowe and then twitching the roller again this evening! Pictures will be on the net tomorrow along with my roller shots, unless of course something else turns up tomorrow night. I actually hope not, as I need a rest, can't handle the pace with work aswell!
Penny:girl:
i went for the roller last night and after a nervous hour it finally showed, it really is a stunner but unfortunately was too disrtant to get anything but record shots. I id grab a bit of video which isn't too bad despite th lack of light and the distane involved.
http://youtu.be/v8bJPFa6fzk
http://youtu.be/v8bJPFa6fzk
Titchwell June 18th
Today’s highlights
Spotted redshank – 6 on fresh marsh
Little ringed plover – 1 on fresh marsh
Little gull – 10 on fresh marsh
Black tailed godwit – 127 on fresh marsh
Knot – 1000 roosting on fresh marsh
Red crested pochard – pair in reedbed
Water vole – 1 showing well on dragonfly pool
Paul
Today’s highlights
Spotted redshank – 6 on fresh marsh
Little ringed plover – 1 on fresh marsh
Little gull – 10 on fresh marsh
Black tailed godwit – 127 on fresh marsh
Knot – 1000 roosting on fresh marsh
Red crested pochard – pair in reedbed
Water vole – 1 showing well on dragonfly pool
Paul
Are you wanting to get a shot printed or just use it on your PC? I have a few record shots of the bird that will be ok on a computer screen but won't print up great. You'd be welcome to use if they are any good to you - record shots attached...
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Looks like there will be fewer interesting sightings coming out of Holkham: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-22949459
firstreesjohn
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It’s not all dune and gloom, Phil.
It could expose (!) more habitat for the next rare lark, rather than some larking about.
It could expose (!) more habitat for the next rare lark, rather than some larking about.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Although it might be difficult now to tick small cormorants and parus! Can recall birding Holkham in the depths of December (geese, waders, buntings et al) and encountered a jogger in the woods with a waterproof coat, running shoes and nothing on in between! :eek!:
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MJB
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Trust me it was the briefest of encounters! Whilst I am sure there are nudist groups who defend their rights etc I am also sure such activities do attract a less savoury fringe. In another Holkham recollection I can remember myself and then girlfriend being followed through the pines by a man wearing just a towel in a rather worrying manner; he only stopped when we reached the safety of the Washington hide.
Nick Moran
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Willow Tit at Titchwell?
Just been following up some extralimital Willow Tit records in BirdTrack. In doing so, I noticed that I had an 'interesting' one in my own account, from Titchwell 25/03/1995. Unfortunately I don't seem to have any supporting notes.
Anyone know if such a record was likely/possible 18+ years ago (I realise it certainly isn't now!)?
Just been following up some extralimital Willow Tit records in BirdTrack. In doing so, I noticed that I had an 'interesting' one in my own account, from Titchwell 25/03/1995. Unfortunately I don't seem to have any supporting notes.
Anyone know if such a record was likely/possible 18+ years ago (I realise it certainly isn't now!)?
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Hi Nick
There is a record in the reserve database of a bird present throughout 1995. It was seen on the 3rd, 9th, 19th and 29th of March
Paul
Nick Moran
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Fantastic - thanks for checking, Paul. Great to see that my records as a teenager weren't all string!
