Essex Birding (1 Viewer)

[The sniper]

Steady flow of migrants arriving now across the UK
A few wheatear sightings,Sand martins etc etc

 

[jimibird]

Did anyone go and see the Long Eared Owl hunting in the day at Ferry Marsh in Wivenhoe?. I was down in Wanstead so was not able to but it sounds likes its worth a look.

 

[The sniper]

Saw it reported earlier but go up there,bit to far for me today and probably next few days because of the weather,was supposed to be going to the Brecklands tomorrow on a trip but that's been cancelled due to the weather so will probably give Rainham area another bash

 

[Steve Arlow]

Of interest in relation to Hawfinch there was a flock of 100+ at Box Hill in Surrey yesterday, that would have been impressive to see

 

[Phil Carter]

Did anyone go and see the Long Eared Owl hunting in the day at Ferry Marsh in Wivenhoe?. I was down in Wanstead so was not able to but it sounds likes its worth a look.

It was showing well this morning.

Phil

 

[Brian2]

It was showing well this morning.

Phil[/QUOTE

Does anybody have any tips to help my chances of finding the LEO at Wivenhoe tomorrow afternoon? It's not a place I know....any help appreciated. (PM me if you can help)

cheers Brian

 

[Linfordbirder]

It was showing well this morning.

Phil[/QUOTE

Does anybody have any tips to help my chances of finding the LEO at Wivenhoe tomorrow afternoon? It's not a place I know....any help appreciated. (PM me if you can help)

cheers Brian

I'll make a few enquiries, but I'm heading over there tomorrow too. If you want to car share or meet up, let me know (also anyone else in A13 land). Will be a lifer for me if I see it. Extra special in the snow too.

 

[Linfordbirder]

It was showing well this morning.

Phil[/QUOTE

Does anybody have any tips to help my chances of finding the LEO at Wivenhoe tomorrow afternoon? It's not a place I know....any help appreciated. (PM me if you can help)

cheers Brian

Been seen at Ferry Marsh, seems to be a SSI and Essex Wildlife Trust site, but struggling to get an address/post code from the EWT site unless it's named something different.

 

[jimibird]

Been seen at Ferry Marsh, seems to be a SSI and Essex Wildlife Trust site, but struggling to get an address/post code from the EWT site unless it's named something different.

Walk a couple of mins west from the corner of the station car park on the Wivenhoe trail and you will be there.

 

[jimibird]

North west actually. Away from the station, past the new houses! If you reach the B&Q at the Hythe, you have gone to far.

 

[Brian2]

Walk a couple of mins west from the corner of the station car park on the Wivenhoe trail and you will be there.

Cheers B I'll try my luck tomorrow pm.

 

[Linfordbirder]

North west actually. Away from the station, past the new houses! If you reach the B&Q at the Hythe, you have gone to far.

Thanks Jimibird. Whats it like for car parking there?

 

[Brian2]

I'll make a few enquiries, but I'm heading over there tomorrow too. If you want to car share or meet up, let me know (also anyone else in A13 land). Will be a lifer for me if I see it. Extra special in the snow too.

Steve..I'll be cutting across from Hertford so car share won't be an option for me I'm afraid. Here's hoping the bird shows for a third day.

 

[Linfordbirder]

Steve..I'll be cutting across from Hertford so car share won't be an option for me I'm afraid. Here's hoping the bird shows for a third day.

Let's hope so. Safe travels and all the best.

 

[jimibird]

Ample parking at B&Q!

Wivenhoe station has plenty of parking, can't remember how much it is there, I walk it from east Colchester down the trail. Lots of other on street parking facilities in Wivenhoe a few minutes walk away. Should not be a problem.

 

[Linfordbirder]

Of interest in relation to Hawfinch there was a flock of 100+ at Box Hill in Surrey yesterday, that would have been impressive to see

Wow! LAst time I was at Box Hill I don't remember there being that many trees to sustain such a flock. Would they have flown in from elsewhere? Would have expected those numbers in Ashdown Forest or similar.

Do you think this weather likely to move the Hockley birds onwards, or are they likely to hunker down?

 

[Phil Carter]

Thanks Jimibird. Whats it like for car parking there?

Should be plenty of space at the station, make sure you get a ticket though as they're always on the prowl. From the carpark, take the cycle track towards Colchester, as soon you get on the track there is a footbridge off to the left. It's probably best to take this as it brings you through some houses to the sea-wall where you can overlook the marsh.
Otherwise, carry on down the cycle track til you find the entrance to Ferry Marsh on your left, apparently very muddy this way though.
Good luck.

Phil

 

[Phil Carter]

A poor pic of the LEO from this morning.

Phil

 

[The sniper]

May see you up there Steve,should be going straight from heathrow about 1 so will be up from about 3pm depending on traffic or weather.

Had the Spoonbill at Rainham today along with a little gull near the barges,the spoonbill was right in front of the visitor centre at RSPB

 

[The sniper]

It flew off the reserve at around 3pm,high and south,probably trying to get back to the continent for some decent weather lol