Gavin Haig
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Dear all,
I happened to be riding that nice little seaside tramline yesterday morning and looking forward to an ice-cream when this big funny birdie flapped over - I was rather surprised at how big it was and that it had an almost red nose, so I took a photo with my Kodak Brownie, sorry for the fuzzy snap. Could anybody please help me to identify what it is and tell me if I qualify for Seaton Bonus Bonanza points.
Hello Jos - thanks for posting your sighting. Your blurry photo shows an Oystercatcher, a fairly common wader on the Axe. I don't think Steve awards Bonanza points for them, but well done anyway. Apparently a pretty hefty Oystercatcher has been noted inland at Southleigh just lately - an unusual record....
To say I was a bit gutted this morning is understating things a little. Having had the late call from Fraser last night I set the alarm for 5 with good intentions. Like Bun and Steve, though, I didn't hold out any hope. UNlike them I kept hitting the snooze button.
Bad error....|=(|
Never mind though - a delightful Pale-bellied Brent on the estuary later more than made up for everything, and provided far, far more enjoyment than any major-stonking-spectacular-rarity-that-would-have-been-a-lifer could possibly have managed. Here are some pin-sharp pics that just prove my point. Is it not the loveliest thing?
EDIT - where is that 'tongue-in-cheek' smiley when you need it???
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