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Derbyshire County Birding (2 Viewers)
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Papa 10
Miserable Old Git
Great shot Clive, attached is what I've resorted to cos there's definitely nowt better to 'snap' :t:
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DaveN
Derwent Valley Birder
Just imagine the results you'll get when you get the hang of that camera.
Taken the plunge and bought a scope. Haven't pushed the boat out too far till I better understand what I need, so went for a 2nd hand Opticron HR66 GA with and HDF zoom lens. No doubt I will want to trade up in due course but, for now, it has opened up a whole new world.
I had a good example of the benefits at Ogston yesterday with a Yellow Legged Gull - pre scope I would probably have it down as a Herring Gull - with scope I had a pretty good look at it.
I had a good example of the benefits at Ogston yesterday with a Yellow Legged Gull - pre scope I would probably have it down as a Herring Gull - with scope I had a pretty good look at it.
Clive A
Well-known member
Nowt wrong with Dragonflies Ro, nice shot.
Clive A
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Yeah a scope certainly opens up a new world, enjoy.
Papa 10
Miserable Old Git
Odonata v Birds
Here's my little haven Clive (a puddle compared to Carsi) but it keeps me occupied. I'm attempting a repeat performance of 2006 when I managed to record 18 Odonata species on an ex-opencast drainage pond, up to 12 at present but it's slow going. Also managed to catch up with Water Vole locally so have not needed to visit the canal.
Here's my little haven Clive (a puddle compared to Carsi) but it keeps me occupied. I'm attempting a repeat performance of 2006 when I managed to record 18 Odonata species on an ex-opencast drainage pond, up to 12 at present but it's slow going. Also managed to catch up with Water Vole locally so have not needed to visit the canal.
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DaveN
Derwent Valley Birder
Drake Common Scoter showing quite well in front of Sheepwash Hide at Carsington today. Still at least 2 Little Egrets knocking about. Wildfowl was well represented with Shelduck, Gadwall, Teal, Wigeon, Red-crested Pochard and Pochard all present.
At last some waders other than Lapwing (100) and Common Sandpiper (3). A Ringed Plover and 4 Dunlin.
Brutus the Yellow-legged Gull the only gull of note. Quite a few Warblers active after the rain with Chiffchaffs in good numbers and several Willow Warblers, Whitethroats and Blackcaps.
At least 2 Redstarts on WLC Creek and 10+ Linnets on Stones Island.
At last some waders other than Lapwing (100) and Common Sandpiper (3). A Ringed Plover and 4 Dunlin.
Brutus the Yellow-legged Gull the only gull of note. Quite a few Warblers active after the rain with Chiffchaffs in good numbers and several Willow Warblers, Whitethroats and Blackcaps.
At least 2 Redstarts on WLC Creek and 10+ Linnets on Stones Island.
John Eaton
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...............and still there today along with 3 Little Egrets, a Dunlin, and 2 Hobby this afternoon. The Hobby were high in a flock of flycatching gulls.
Daniel Martin
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Daniel Martin
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I have also been told its gone into administration which is a shame but could mean more records to follow!
The free flyers this spring inc Sacred, Glossy Ibis, Little, Cattle Egret and White Stork. They constantly deny the Black Storks are their problem but I have personally seen them there too.
The Bald Ibis isn't my pic by the way it was sent to Neil Glenn, Notts.
The free flyers this spring inc Sacred, Glossy Ibis, Little, Cattle Egret and White Stork. They constantly deny the Black Storks are their problem but I have personally seen them there too.
The Bald Ibis isn't my pic by the way it was sent to Neil Glenn, Notts.
Daniel Martin
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Really sorry to say that Mark Oates has sadly passed away.
He had fought a long battle with cancer.
I will remember fondly many good birding trips, not least to the Scillies and Lesvos.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
He had fought a long battle with cancer.
I will remember fondly many good birding trips, not least to the Scillies and Lesvos.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Papa 10
Miserable Old Git
Sad news indeed Dan. I too have fond memories of the time spent in Mark's company.
Sincere condolences to his family.
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John Eaton
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Common Scoter at WGP along with 1 Barwit, 2 Blackwits, 1 Common Sand, 2 Snipe, 2 Kingfisher, and a minimum of 5 Yellow Wags. All there until at least 11.15.
Daniel Martin
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Ro, I have emailed details for Marks funeral just in case Glyn hadn't been in touch.
Can you let me know you got it?
If anyone else wants the info please PM me.
Can you let me know you got it?
If anyone else wants the info please PM me.
Papa 10
Miserable Old Git
Thanks Dan, Glyn has been in touch. Have sent you PM's without response but thanks to Orange have been unable to access emails for about 3 weeks
despite over 5 hours on the 'phone and 2 letters.
Typically although being committed to excellent customer service Orange/EE cannot provide it to a loyal customer of 22 years, but it's par for course in todays world. :smoke:
Daniel Martin
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Wood Sand at Erewash Meads this afto, anyone been?
Daniel Martin
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The e-petition 'Ban driven grouse shooting' signed by you recently reached 16,828 signatures and a response has been made to it.
As this e-petition has received more than 10 000 signatures, the relevant Government department have provided the following response: It has been estimated that £250 million per year is spent on management activities that provide significant benefits for conservation. Shooting makes an important contribution to the rural economy. When carried out in accordance with the law, shooting for sport is a legitimate activity, and our position is that people should be free to undertake lawful activities should they wish to do so. Landowners are free to manage wildlife on their land, provided it is carried out appropriately and legally, in accordance with any the relevant wildlife legislation. Hen Harriers It is encouraging to learn that there are four hen harrier nests this year which have chicks, given that in 2013 there were no known hen harrier fledglings in England. Some of these fledglings will be tracked with satellite tags we have funded. The Uplands Stakeholder Forum Hen Harrier Sub-group was set up in 2012 with senior representatives from organisations best placed to take action to address the decline in Hen Harriers. These include Natural England, the Moorland Association, the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, the National Parks Authority and the RSPB. Defra welcomes the involvement of all parties. The Sub-group has developed a draft Joint Action Plan containing a suite of complementary actions intended to contribute to the recovery of the hen harrier population in England. We are working with Sub-group members to finalise the Plan. Illegal killing of birds of prey The killing of birds of prey is illegal, all wild birds being protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Anyone who kills or injures a wild bird is committing an offence and could face jail if convicted. Bird of prey persecution is one of the six UK wildlife crime priorities. The England and Wales Raptor Persecution Priority Delivery Group leads on action to address these crimes through prevention, intelligence and enforcement activity. The National Wildlife Crime Unit gathers intelligence on illegal activities affecting birds of prey, providing assistance to police forces when required. Earlier this year the Government confirmed that the Home Office and Defra would together provide funding until 2016, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to tackling wildlife crime. Alongside this, there have been successful conservation measures which have led to increases in buzzard, peregrine and red kite populations over the last two decades. Peatland In February 2013 we, along with the devolved administrations, made a statement of intent to protect and enhance the natural capital provided by peatlands in the UK. In September 2013 the Pilot Peatland Code was launched with the aim of promoting the restoration of UK peatland through business investment. It is intended that the Code will assure restoration delivers tangible benefits for climate change alongside other benefits such as restoring habitats for protected species and improving water quality. The last decade has seen increasing numbers of conservation initiatives (such as Nature Improvement Areas and Sites of Special Scientific Interest) many of which are focussed on peatland restoration in the UK. We are working with a wide range of partners on peatland restoration, including land owners and environmental NGOs. Rural Development Programme We are committed to helping create a more sustainable future for the English uplands, which are endowed with natural assets that are important for delivering a range of valuable “ecosystem services”, including food and fibre, water regulation, carbon storage, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities for health and wellbeing. We will be investing over £3 billion in agri-environment schemes (Environmental Stewardship and its successor) in the next Rural Development Programme 2015-2020. Addressing loss of biodiversity will be a priority for the new Programme. In addition funding will look to maximise opportunities to deliver biodiversity, water quality and flooding benefits together. Defra is working with a wide range of interests to finalise scheme details in good time for 2015. This e-petition remains open to signatures and will be considered for debate by the Backbench Business Committee should it pass the 100 000 signature threshold.
As this e-petition has received more than 10 000 signatures, the relevant Government department have provided the following response: It has been estimated that £250 million per year is spent on management activities that provide significant benefits for conservation. Shooting makes an important contribution to the rural economy. When carried out in accordance with the law, shooting for sport is a legitimate activity, and our position is that people should be free to undertake lawful activities should they wish to do so. Landowners are free to manage wildlife on their land, provided it is carried out appropriately and legally, in accordance with any the relevant wildlife legislation. Hen Harriers It is encouraging to learn that there are four hen harrier nests this year which have chicks, given that in 2013 there were no known hen harrier fledglings in England. Some of these fledglings will be tracked with satellite tags we have funded. The Uplands Stakeholder Forum Hen Harrier Sub-group was set up in 2012 with senior representatives from organisations best placed to take action to address the decline in Hen Harriers. These include Natural England, the Moorland Association, the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, the National Parks Authority and the RSPB. Defra welcomes the involvement of all parties. The Sub-group has developed a draft Joint Action Plan containing a suite of complementary actions intended to contribute to the recovery of the hen harrier population in England. We are working with Sub-group members to finalise the Plan. Illegal killing of birds of prey The killing of birds of prey is illegal, all wild birds being protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Anyone who kills or injures a wild bird is committing an offence and could face jail if convicted. Bird of prey persecution is one of the six UK wildlife crime priorities. The England and Wales Raptor Persecution Priority Delivery Group leads on action to address these crimes through prevention, intelligence and enforcement activity. The National Wildlife Crime Unit gathers intelligence on illegal activities affecting birds of prey, providing assistance to police forces when required. Earlier this year the Government confirmed that the Home Office and Defra would together provide funding until 2016, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to tackling wildlife crime. Alongside this, there have been successful conservation measures which have led to increases in buzzard, peregrine and red kite populations over the last two decades. Peatland In February 2013 we, along with the devolved administrations, made a statement of intent to protect and enhance the natural capital provided by peatlands in the UK. In September 2013 the Pilot Peatland Code was launched with the aim of promoting the restoration of UK peatland through business investment. It is intended that the Code will assure restoration delivers tangible benefits for climate change alongside other benefits such as restoring habitats for protected species and improving water quality. The last decade has seen increasing numbers of conservation initiatives (such as Nature Improvement Areas and Sites of Special Scientific Interest) many of which are focussed on peatland restoration in the UK. We are working with a wide range of partners on peatland restoration, including land owners and environmental NGOs. Rural Development Programme We are committed to helping create a more sustainable future for the English uplands, which are endowed with natural assets that are important for delivering a range of valuable “ecosystem services”, including food and fibre, water regulation, carbon storage, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities for health and wellbeing. We will be investing over £3 billion in agri-environment schemes (Environmental Stewardship and its successor) in the next Rural Development Programme 2015-2020. Addressing loss of biodiversity will be a priority for the new Programme. In addition funding will look to maximise opportunities to deliver biodiversity, water quality and flooding benefits together. Defra is working with a wide range of interests to finalise scheme details in good time for 2015. This e-petition remains open to signatures and will be considered for debate by the Backbench Business Committee should it pass the 100 000 signature threshold.
