How to see Leach's Petrel (3 Viewers)

[ChrisJB]

Brill', thanks folks. I'll be back on tomorrow morning to check before making my final decision.

Chris

 

[Jane Turner]

This is helpful too

http://magicseaweed.com/UK-Ireland-Live-Winds/1/

 

[Jane Turner]

There were 27 LPs at Hilbre today

 

[ChrisJB]

Thanks Jane. I'm trying to stay optimistic!

Chris

 

[Cheshire Birder]

LPs passing here at a rate of 1 ever half hour or so, but a lot of back peddaling, so maybe only a couple involved

On Hilbre, we only had 2 Leach's prior to high tide the rest started coming through about a hour after the high tide.

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

I am bound for Hilbre on Sunday, but someone said it looks like we are in for a settled and mild weekend.

Many thanks, Chris

Will be better for migrants at the weekend rather than seawatching but on Hilbre you never know what might appear.

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Yesterdays totals - 109 Leach's at Hilbre, 52 at Hoylake, 11 at Red Rocks and 12+ at New Brighton;

Today - 28 Leach's at Hilbre, 14 at Leasowe and 6 at Hoylake;

CB

 

[ChrisJB]

Thanks CB for the positive words. I've still got Jane's weather sites open and it still appears to be showing a gusty N Wester in the Irish Sea. Fingers crossed.

Regards, Chris

 

[Jane Turner]

The wind held up all night, but I can't near any now. Not good.

 

[Jane Turner]

SHIPPING FORECAST IRISH SEA: Southwesterly veering westerly or northwesterly, 5 to 7, decreasing 4 later.

Which sounds all fine and dandy... except its currently SSE 2.

Raining hard though, which means it not as bad as it could be

 

[Jane Turner]

Wind just picking up again....visibility vile... so I'd expect petrels again in a couple of hours

 

[dantheman]

15+ past Pendeen, N Cornwall yesterday am, although only saw half that number myself (as most presumably, as very difficult to get on any more distant birds) - good numbers for N Cornwall apparently.

Some were reasonably good views (c. 800m out), and one unfortunately taken from behind by a Peregrine.

 

[Jane Turner]

starting up again here, though 3 have got past me!

 

[ChrisJB]

With this species do they tend to come through in one period, ie is this it for 2013? I'm just wondering if after a period of non-conducive conditions things come right again, a week or two later say, does one get a second chance (I'm clutching at so many straws here I'm starting to drop 'em)?

Regards, Chris

 

[Jane Turner]

I can't do it now,but look up thread a couple of pages. Another month for the same rules to apply.

 

[John Barber]

With this species do they tend to come through in one period, ie is this it for 2013? I'm just wondering if after a period of non-conducive conditions things come right again, a week or two later say, does one get a second chance (I'm clutching at so many straws here I'm starting to drop 'em)?

Regards, Chris

Did you go this morning Chris ?

 

[Reader]

I'm off after tonight until Oct 7th so there's hope yet.::t:

If the Shrike stays at Leiston tonight we will be going there tomorrow so Saturday onwards I will be in Leache's watch.

John

I can't do it now,but look up thread a couple of pages. Another month for the same rules to apply.

 

[Jane Turner]

Here are the totals by half month from the house

 

[ChrisJB]

Did you go this morning Chris ?

I didn't John. Jane kindly kept me informed and I checked those good weather sites and things just weren't right for my narrow window. Unfortunately I had family commitments this aft' so that was a non-starter.
So, my primed satnav, picnic and toys for the nipper and beautifully ironed OS map were all in vain.

Chris

 

[John Barber]

I didn't John. Jane kindly kept me informed and I checked those good weather sites and things just weren't right for my narrow window. Unfortunately I had family commitments this aft' so that was a non-starter.
So, my primed satnav, picnic and toys for the nipper and beautifully ironed OS map were all in vain.

Chris

It's a shame the weather was against you this morning and you missed your window of opportunity. Catching up with some of these migratory sea birds is not easy as I know only too well, especially when you don't live by the coast.