Newton Stringer
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Oh.... and I was talking to someone at the tern site yesterday who said there was a male red backed shrike at Newton Pool on Tuesday !!
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Barred Wobbler
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That report's just turned up on Birdguides tonight.
I think you've just reported a record by default.
I think you've just reported a record by default.
June Atkinson
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Hen Harriers adopted by school
Following the example of Northern Kites, local schoolchildren are being encouraged to participate in local conservation - the hen harrier chicks will give them a purpose for study and a great deal of pleasure, often developing into a life's interest in nature.
Ccongratulations to all those who have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of the harrier family.
Following the example of Northern Kites, local schoolchildren are being encouraged to participate in local conservation - the hen harrier chicks will give them a purpose for study and a great deal of pleasure, often developing into a life's interest in nature.
Ccongratulations to all those who have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of the harrier family.
June Atkinson
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Hen harriers
Could you please give us details as to how we can organise a visit? How easy is it for less-mobile folk? Distance, uneven ground is often a problem for us. PM me if you prefer.
Many thanks!
Could you please give us details as to how we can organise a visit? How easy is it for less-mobile folk? Distance, uneven ground is often a problem for us. PM me if you prefer.
Many thanks!
June Atkinson
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Hen Harriers - a delight!
Thanks to Carrion, who gave me directions, to Phil Curtis who responded kindly to our request to visit the Harrier site, and to Joanna D., a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, we had an hour and a half of eager anticipation and delight.
We arrived at 4p.m. today, with a cool, fairly strong breeze blowing over the area where the pair of Hen Harriers and the five chicks are on the nest in the heather.
For a while we saw little, then we had an excellent sighting of the male. He is so beautiful, silvery-grey backed, with black wing tips. He went off hunting. So did the female at one point, then a little later, a couple of youngsters lifted off, then three.
Later, we saw the male again, and then as the sun began to go down, and the wind abated a little, three of the chicks again came out. At one point, there were four sitting perched on the branches of a conifer, something which Joanna found exciting, as this had not been seen previously.
It was really so rewarding to see these birds looking healthy and gaining skills in the air. What a success! Congratulations to all those who braved the elements to ensure the safety of these wonderful birds. :t:
Thanks to Carrion, who gave me directions, to Phil Curtis who responded kindly to our request to visit the Harrier site, and to Joanna D., a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, we had an hour and a half of eager anticipation and delight.
We arrived at 4p.m. today, with a cool, fairly strong breeze blowing over the area where the pair of Hen Harriers and the five chicks are on the nest in the heather.
For a while we saw little, then we had an excellent sighting of the male. He is so beautiful, silvery-grey backed, with black wing tips. He went off hunting. So did the female at one point, then a little later, a couple of youngsters lifted off, then three.
Later, we saw the male again, and then as the sun began to go down, and the wind abated a little, three of the chicks again came out. At one point, there were four sitting perched on the branches of a conifer, something which Joanna found exciting, as this had not been seen previously.
It was really so rewarding to see these birds looking healthy and gaining skills in the air. What a success! Congratulations to all those who braved the elements to ensure the safety of these wonderful birds. :t:
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The Liverbirder
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June - pleased you enjoyed the Harriers. I have been there doing my bit this season and so next year, why not volunteer yourself. You get the combination for the chain on the gate so you can drive up to the green 'Des Res' with all mod cons and watch in luxury!!
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June Atkinson
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Hen Harriers
I'd love to, but have more than enough to do with Northern Kites - for the next year anyway!! On Thursday morning, I'm hoping to go with the Wingtag party, so look out for some pics of some of this year's chicks, if I am lucky enough to get some!!
This time the chicks will be fitted with pink tags for our Project, and black tags, with white numbers, which should make it easier to read them....................
I'd love to, but have more than enough to do with Northern Kites - for the next year anyway!! On Thursday morning, I'm hoping to go with the Wingtag party, so look out for some pics of some of this year's chicks, if I am lucky enough to get some!!
This time the chicks will be fitted with pink tags for our Project, and black tags, with white numbers, which should make it easier to read them....................
martin kitching
Obsessed seawatcher
NTBC Pelagics 2008 - Last few places
Only a few places left on our pelagics this year;
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=1234405#post1234405
cheers
martin
Only a few places left on our pelagics this year;
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=1234405#post1234405
cheers
martin
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Stewart J.
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Male Marsh Harrier (moulted secondaries both wings) in Coanwood area late afternoon. Drifted off west.
Stewart
Stewart
The Liverbirder
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Quiz Answer
It's at Seaton Sluice but whilst I know 2 guys who have keys I do not know where they got them from. I use the cheap seats outside.
It's at Seaton Sluice but whilst I know 2 guys who have keys I do not know where they got them from. I use the cheap seats outside.
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The Liverbirder
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Nice Surprises
No 1 - The travellers at West Hartford have left.
No 2 - The gate has not been replaced and so you can drive to the Flash.
No 3 - At 7.00 pm tonight, Barn Owl hunting the west field.
No 4 - A Wood Sandpiper on the east shore at the south end just the other side of the wire fence.
No 5 - A second Wood Sandpiper with the first.
No 6 - A Common Sandpiper on the west shore at the north end.
No 7 - Two LRPs.
No 8 - An RP too.
What will not come as a surprise is the cr*p snaps that follow (will have a new camera soon-ish and so the photos will/may improve). Promise! :-O
No 1 - The travellers at West Hartford have left.
No 2 - The gate has not been replaced and so you can drive to the Flash.
No 3 - At 7.00 pm tonight, Barn Owl hunting the west field.
No 4 - A Wood Sandpiper on the east shore at the south end just the other side of the wire fence.
No 5 - A second Wood Sandpiper with the first.
No 6 - A Common Sandpiper on the west shore at the north end.
No 7 - Two LRPs.
No 8 - An RP too.
What will not come as a surprise is the cr*p snaps that follow (will have a new camera soon-ish and so the photos will/may improve). Promise! :-O
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Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club Hide.
Vipers
Brunswick Birder
So which camera are you going for then Gordon?
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Vipers
Brunswick Birder
hope hes not going to use a speed camera
Nice one!!:-O
Alan G
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Kids keep breaking in etc hence the patch up repairs some of its regulars have carried out.
Personally I'd have them tried and executed - the kids, not the regulars.
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does anyone off the forum use it ...is it any good for seawatching??