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[One Man and His Dog]

think i saw you on the south bank around noon? good pics)

lots of mud at castle island, i was suprised there were no waders there.

yes you probably did? i managed to find the way on to the other side of the river, got these shots from behind that screen. you must of just missed the terek sand? did you get back up for it? hope you did. see you around again.
cheers
steve :t:
ps: i might be getting mixed up? i was talking to chris on the north bank but passed someone on the south bank? which one was you woodhornbirder?
cheers
steve :t:

 

[Brian Bullough]

http://www.birdforum.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=327377&d=1306487822

Same as the Saltholme bird (pictured above). Details have been sent off and will be posted on the Durham thread when we get some inforation back.

These rings where not easy to work out I thought there was only one yellow ring on each leg, this shot looks like the ring is flagged or just coming apart,I will be interested to find out its origins also.

Brian

 

[LSB]

These rings where not easy to work out I thought there was only one yellow ring on each leg, this shot looks like the ring is flagged or just coming apart,I will be interested to find out its origins also.

Brian

Hi Brian
Info on NTBC website http://www.ntbc.org.uk/2011%20spoonbill.html
Hope this helps

 

[woodhornbirder]

no i just spied u from north bank....mi6 training cut in so maybe you missed me?!

got the tereks sunday. despite the thin bus service.

slacked today.....

 

[metcow333]

does anyone know how much the boat trip and landing fee foor staple island cost?

 

[super-silly-um]

does anyone know how much the boat trip and landing fee foor staple island cost?

£13.00 if just visiting that island. :t:

 

[June Atkinson]

Farne Island Boat trips

Have a look at this site. http://www.farne-islands.com/boat-trips/index.htm
We always go with Billy Shiel.

If you can, telephone in the morning of your intended trip, to find out the
state of the tide - going at low water gives you a better chance of getting nearer the stacks and seeing the seal colony. We got so close, we could hear them singing - magical!!

Take a hat with you!

June

does anyone know how much the boat trip and landing fee foor staple island cost?

 

[myoudale]

Has this Terek Sandpiper gone, the only report today was not there until mid morning. Has is been re found again any know?

Mike

 

[Barred Wobbler]

Has this Terek Sandpiper gone, the only report today was not there until mid morning. Has is been re found again any know?

Mike

I was there about mid-day. No sign of it.

 

[metcow333]

Yeah the Terek seems to have disappeared, no sign at midday or earlier on. Thanks for the info, would be twitch the bh bunting, so will have to decide in the morning. Do the boats run all day, or just in the mrng?

 

[Barred Wobbler]

Yeah the Terek seems to have disappeared, no sign at midday or earlier on. Thanks for the info, would be twitch the bh bunting, so will have to decide in the morning. Do the boats run all day, or just in the mrng?

I wouldn't rush. The bunting has absconded too by the looks of it.

 

[andylewoc]

No sign of the pair of avocets that nested on the island at Cresswell or the three young chicks this morning. Does anyone know what has happened to them? The other two pair were still nesting on the point.

 

[Barred Wobbler]

No sign of chicks or parents all morning.They were there yesterday.


Looks bad.

 

[ChrisWS]

Yeah the Terek seems to have disappeared, no sign at midday or earlier on. Thanks for the info, would be twitch the bh bunting, so will have to decide in the morning. Do the boats run all day, or just in the mrng?

For the Farnes it's Staple in the morning and Inner Farne in the afternoon during the breeding season. Or there's the all day birding trip that does both islands and gives you longer on each one. This is with Billy Shiels (we've always used his company - they're very good). If you're not a National Trust member you'll have to pay a landing fee (£6 from memory, possibly £4) in addition to your boat fee.
Chris

 

[Barred Wobbler]

No sign of the pair of avocets that nested on the island at Cresswell or the three young chicks this morning. Does anyone know what has happened to them? The other two pair were still nesting on the point.

No sign of chicks or parents all morning.They were there yesterday.


Looks bad.

Mixed news from this morning. No chicks, but it looks as if the absent parents have returned and are showing signs of courting.

 

[martin kitching]

Landing fee is now £6.20

cheers
martin

If you're not a National Trust member you'll have to pay a landing fee (£6 from memory, possibly £4) in addition to your boat fee.
Chris

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Bearded Seal in Beadnell Bay today more images on blog here

Is this beast still present?

 

[martin kitching]

It hasn't been reported recently, but that's not to say it isn't still around. There are a lot of seals to check through around the Farnes

cheers
martin

Is this beast still present?

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Quail calling this morning between Long Nanny and Low Newton car parks

 

[ChrisWS]

It hasn't been reported recently, but that's not to say it isn't still around. There are a lot of seals to check through around the Farnes

cheers
martin

Went to Inner Farne Yesterday. No sign of the beardy but there's a lot of sea to see.