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James Thomas
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eagle golden
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Swifts back in Harrogate at last.
That's exactly what I was going to recommend Andy.
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James Spencer
As was I
Ken check your inbox!
v_cowell
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I'm not surprised, I have only seen 2 Barnies around here since crimbo.
Great capture by you and the Barnie.
Great afternoon at Swillington Ings today.
There were 2 sanderling on the Chain islands along with 4 ringed plovers and 2 dunlin on Boomerang island. The first 2 being year ticks for both of us.
Above the hillside a couple of buzzards were seen, later in the day another much paler bird flew over the hill, we also saw kestrel and had numerous views of a hobby that seemed to favour the sky between the plantation and the dragline. It was amazing how the bird could just vanish though, one minute it's in the bins - the next it's gone. Having reached 3 species we knew there wasn't going to be anymore raptors through.
One thing about the hide at Swillington is whilst the sun being behind the hide gives you good viewing, even on a very warm day the inside of the hide can be very cold. Final species count for a couple of hours in the hide, 36 which was pretty decent I think.
There were 2 sanderling on the Chain islands along with 4 ringed plovers and 2 dunlin on Boomerang island. The first 2 being year ticks for both of us.
Above the hillside a couple of buzzards were seen, later in the day another much paler bird flew over the hill, we also saw kestrel and had numerous views of a hobby that seemed to favour the sky between the plantation and the dragline. It was amazing how the bird could just vanish though, one minute it's in the bins - the next it's gone. Having reached 3 species we knew there wasn't going to be anymore raptors through.
One thing about the hide at Swillington is whilst the sun being behind the hide gives you good viewing, even on a very warm day the inside of the hide can be very cold. Final species count for a couple of hours in the hide, 36 which was pretty decent I think.
trappeddownsouth
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hi does anyone know where the Rock Bunting was photographed in the Bolton Abbey estate ??
birdieboy123
All The Gear, No Idea
N.YORKS MALE ROCK BUNTING SUNDAY BOLTON ABBEY ON E/SIDE OF RIVER WHARFE BY PUBLIC FOOTPATH UPHILL. SE076542
Looking at the map the arrow is pointing at the eastern side of the river by the bridge at the Priory. Anyone know if the photos are online anywhere? Very tempted to go over there now
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northernloon
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Not seen Rock Bunting but I have seen it's congener, House Bunting in Tunisia. Can't think of any confusion species. Where's the the link? My puter is up the spout.
Keith, your previous post suggests there was only one Hobby. You were watching a different bird over the dragline while I was calling another around the plantation. As you said, it was a cracking few hours with quality birds. The pale Buzzard would have foxed me had there not been excellent views.
Keith, your previous post suggests there was only one Hobby. You were watching a different bird over the dragline while I was calling another around the plantation. As you said, it was a cracking few hours with quality birds. The pale Buzzard would have foxed me had there not been excellent views.
James Thomas
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Reading the rarities thread it looks like it's up the hill, an interesting one for any fatties especially if carrying kg's of gear. Farmer could make a killing driving them up in a 4x4, unfortunately Devonshire will make a bob or two if it's around.
Ah yes that had slipped my mind Ken, there were two birds for a short time.
Nah if it's up the hill go to the cafe on the Storiths road and walk downhill, sooner give a quid or two to the cafe owner than Devonshire.
BirdFlower
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Had a weird Grasshopper Warbler at a Holderness location today. Weird, because it's lost most of its tail feathers, but those it does have seem to be mainly white - anyone observed this phenomena before? Unfortunately, only record shots obtained. Tony Robinson has sent some showing the white better, which I've added to the blog
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northernloon
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Can't help you there Michael, but from recall all Locustellas undergo an Autumn moult prior to migration. They should arrive in 'pristine' condition. Shoot me down in flames if I'm wrong, it's only from memory.
If my puter is working right this should be post 14999. A suggestion. Let Keith as the daddy of this thread make the 15000. Are you with me?
If my puter is working right this should be post 14999. A suggestion. Let Keith as the daddy of this thread make the 15000. Are you with me?
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Thank you Ken.
15000 eh
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couldn't find fireworks anywhere.
15000 eh
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o:t::-Ocouldn't find fireworks anywhere.
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