BirdForum is the net's largest birding community dedicated to wild birds and birding, and is absolutely FREE!

Register for an account to take part in lively discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.

Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="deborah4" data-source="post: 1393323" data-attributes="member: 29880">I always thought if I moved to Norfolk, which was being considered at one point, I'd make darn sure I'd be on the coastal hopper route ... it's an excellent service.  Then I thought of all the inland spots that would be difficult to get to, even worse than Sussex .... last time in Norfolk, I waited two hours for a bus that never showed to get to Wells.... they only had two, one of which had broken down!  Trips abroad have never been a problem, nor has it been when I've done Scotland and Western Isles.  However, I agree it does effect your birding but only to the extent that your annual lists may be shorter for not twitching, or there are some species that will be difficult to get unless you car share.  The biggest gripe for me is that a good proportion of the birding day is spent traveling and it's impossible to get anyway much before 8.30 am which is half way through the day in the summer!  Fortunately, most of the Sussex Bird list is attainable by public transport, it's just  rarities that others have found that end up being missed at times.  Having said that, I haven't done too badly over the years.and perhaps it's a timely point to say thanks again to VB who's generosity with her own car enabled me to sample the delights of IoW birding!!</blockquote>