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Derbyshire County Birding (1 Viewer)
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DaveN
Derwent Valley Birder
Had a walk around Alderwasley Park earlier. No sign of the Lesser Pecker but I imagine it wont be calling or drumming now anyway so it would be pretty hard to locate. Plenty of Willow Warblers singing with a few Chiff Chaffs and Blackcaps. At least 2 Tree Pipits, Meadow Pipits and quite a few Linnets.
2 Buzzards soaring over the woods and a Redstart singing although I couldn't see it.
The Great Reed Warbler is still showing well this afternoon at Straw's Bridge, also a Black Tern there this morning.
2 Buzzards soaring over the woods and a Redstart singing although I couldn't see it.
The Great Reed Warbler is still showing well this afternoon at Straw's Bridge, also a Black Tern there this morning.
ChrisLuv
Improving Birder
Went back to Straws Bridge today at 6am, I could afford to be patient this time and really wanted a photo or two.
It showed well at times on the edge of the reed bed, singing away, at one stage giving a Blue Tit what for when it strayed into the reeds.
I got my photos and a video which I'll upload later to YouTube (edit: now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWBLCQ3D4Z0) and make available on my blog.
Anyone who hasn't been to see this bird I'd recommend they go.
It showed well at times on the edge of the reed bed, singing away, at one stage giving a Blue Tit what for when it strayed into the reeds.
I got my photos and a video which I'll upload later to YouTube (edit: now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWBLCQ3D4Z0) and make available on my blog.
Anyone who hasn't been to see this bird I'd recommend they go.
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Gronk08
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Anyone who hasn't been to see this bird I'd recommend they go.[/QUOTE]
Hi Chris
Great shots put my digy scope shots to shame.
As you say its a great bird and what a pair of lungs it has heard it from soon as I came under the bridge, and quite a nice spot in general.
Tim.
Hi Chris
Great shots put my digy scope shots to shame.
As you say its a great bird and what a pair of lungs it has heard it from soon as I came under the bridge, and quite a nice spot in general.
Tim.
got to see it for the 2nd time yesterday afternoon, and with much better views than my 1st, i failed on getting any pics as my canon 350d has totally died on me, and the best is i could have got a reasonable shot too :C.
But hey it was a great day finishing off with temmincks stint and oriental pratincole, my best birding day for a long time. effictively" 3 tick day.
Hows the great reed been going today? I was talking to 2 chaps at frampton last night who were going for the warbler today,.
But hey it was a great day finishing off with temmincks stint and oriental pratincole, my best birding day for a long time. effictively" 3 tick day.
Hows the great reed been going today? I was talking to 2 chaps at frampton last night who were going for the warbler today,.
Great Reed Warbler
Hi All
Totally agree with Chris, Tim and Michael.
Great bird, not just because it was a life-tick - but it just seems to keep singing it's heart out, knowing full well that, like yesterday (Sunday) when I was there for a good hour or two, a decent number of birders (30+ at one point) are close by.
I'm not a photographer, but have attached a couple of record (hand-held digiscoped) shots to add another couple of views of this 'star' to those of Chris.
Cheers
Andy Russell
Hi All
Totally agree with Chris, Tim and Michael.
Great bird, not just because it was a life-tick - but it just seems to keep singing it's heart out, knowing full well that, like yesterday (Sunday) when I was there for a good hour or two, a decent number of birders (30+ at one point) are close by.
I'm not a photographer, but have attached a couple of record (hand-held digiscoped) shots to add another couple of views of this 'star' to those of Chris.
Cheers
Andy Russell
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Gomphus
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Not sure if they are there today but I had storming views of the 2 Dotterel at Abney Moor yesterday....they were snoozing in the sun most of the time though whilst I was there, a bit like me! If they are still there its best to park just beyond the Gliding Club at Great Hucklow, SK187769 just by the turn off for Abney Grange (loose term drive is perhaps better), then walk on the footpath north over the first obvious ridge and the birds were on a piece of bare earth and dead bracken on the left..... be carefull not to flush them as they are typically hard to see!
The heat haze was a real pain for photography but I managed a few sharpish shots.... its nice this year though to be able to complain about heat haze isn't it:-O
Also here were loads of Wheatear and Meadow Pipits, plus a fly through Hobby that I missed!
ATB
Steph'
The heat haze was a real pain for photography but I managed a few sharpish shots.... its nice this year though to be able to complain about heat haze isn't it:-O
Also here were loads of Wheatear and Meadow Pipits, plus a fly through Hobby that I missed!
ATB
Steph'
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Bananafishbones
Incoherently Rambling .....
Got to see the GRW this morning :t: I was early 07.30am and enjoyed fairly good views along with another couple of friendly birders. Was nice to almost have the place to ourselves for a couple of hours.....
I was suprised by its size, even with the reports on this thread...Its huge :eek!: what a stunning bird.
It got a bit busy 9.30am with a dozen more watchers in attendance so I left them to it
Really pleased I made the effort
Dave
now for the dottrels... can anyone be kind enough to supply me with a postcade to tap into my sat nav
Cheers
Dave
I was suprised by its size, even with the reports on this thread...Its huge :eek!: what a stunning bird.
It got a bit busy 9.30am with a dozen more watchers in attendance so I left them to it
Really pleased I made the effort
Dave
now for the dottrels... can anyone be kind enough to supply me with a postcade to tap into my sat nav
Cheers
Dave
peter hill
Well-known member
Dave just typed in derbyshire gliding club got their postcode its SK17 8RQ try that then check the earlyer post from Gomphus :smoke:
arniemonkey
Well-known member
i went for the dotterel the other day but about wrecked the car by going up to robin hood cross missed them but time was against me(always is)gonna have another bash tomorrow thanks steph for pin point directions if its moved ill blame you lol
Gomphus
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:-O:-O Ooooh err! They flew off high North about 7.30pm last night according to the pager!
Can I be excused please I was tucked up playing computer games at that time!!:-O:-O:-O
Sorry you went to the wrong spot, that area is a nightmare for finding stuff on the moors......
ATB
Steph'
Bananafishbones
Incoherently Rambling .....
cheers Peter :t:
Can anyone confirm the Dotterels are still there I plan to make the journey to see them on Friday morning
Regards
Dave
DaveN
Derwent Valley Birder
I could be wrong but I don't think they've been seen since tuesday.
Daniel Martin
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http://ofpiesandbirds.blogspot.com/
and I think this is why!!! no prizes for guessing who he is referring too........i have witnessed that very special "field craft" on many an occasion......
and I think this is why!!! no prizes for guessing who he is referring too........i have witnessed that very special "field craft" on many an occasion......
Bananafishbones
Incoherently Rambling .....
:C well thats spoilt it good and proper... tossers
DaveN
Derwent Valley Birder
Might be dense here but I don't know who he's referring to. I met the Biking Birder at Carsington on monday and like the blog said, he's a decent chap. I think he was pleased as I put him in the right direction for Willow Tit.
