coloz
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13/04/12 Common Crane Staffs Radford Meadows SWT at 10:20
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Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire (5 Viewers)
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The Moore-hen
Association of Satirical Birders & Ornitholigists
News for the 13th Apr
Crane - still Radford Meadows at midday
Ring Ouzel - Marshes Hill, north of Stoke
Short-eared Owl - Berry Hill Fields
Crane - still Radford Meadows at midday
Ring Ouzel - Marshes Hill, north of Stoke
Short-eared Owl - Berry Hill Fields
Richard Powell
Once Bittern, Twice Shy
Hmm, maybe. But it'll only be found if people are out there looking 
. Part of my day will be taken up with the Grand National (come on Calgary Bay, or Seabass).
Surely Mr Smyrna, you have BW Stilt on your Staffs list? Even I've got that, Croxall in 1991, which thinking about it is a frighteningly long time ago.
. Part of my day will be taken up with the Grand National (come on Calgary Bay, or Seabass).Surely Mr Smyrna, you have BW Stilt on your Staffs list? Even I've got that, Croxall in 1991, which thinking about it is a frighteningly long time ago.
Just read on Twitter that one of my mates had a spoonbill fly over his house and towards Brown Edge at about 7-8pm (it says 4h ago so don't know the exact time). Although he isn't a 'proper' birder (so hasn't reported it), I trust his ID skills greatly, and lets be honest, not much you can confuse a spoonbill for.
I'll text him in the morning to confirm though, and to find out which direction 'towards Brown Edge' actually is. But might be something nice waiting at Knype, Rudyard or Tittesworth in the morning for you patch workers.
Take it with a pinch of salt for now, but just thought I should put this news out in case it turns out to be accurate.
Adam
*Just got this as a text "Flew over high. Came from Brown Edge/Marshes hill towards Norton, but then looped round and went back. Wonder if it turned up at Knype. No mistaking the ID, it was so obvious it was my missus that pointed it out!!"
Adam
I'll text him in the morning to confirm though, and to find out which direction 'towards Brown Edge' actually is. But might be something nice waiting at Knype, Rudyard or Tittesworth in the morning for you patch workers.
Take it with a pinch of salt for now, but just thought I should put this news out in case it turns out to be accurate.
Adam
*Just got this as a text "Flew over high. Came from Brown Edge/Marshes hill towards Norton, but then looped round and went back. Wonder if it turned up at Knype. No mistaking the ID, it was so obvious it was my missus that pointed it out!!"
Adam
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smyrna
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Hmm, maybe. But it'll only be found if people are out there looking
Surely Mr Smyrna, you have BW Stilt on your Staffs list? Even I've got that, Croxall in 1991, which thinking about it is a frighteningly long time ago.
Seen 5 in Staffs thanks - why did you think it was a tick??
russell toon
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Lack of co-operation on the part of this bird,looks like its gone to Lincs.
Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Think today's Pallid Harrier at Belvide trumps a (non-appearing) stilt!
The Snapper
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Appears to be quite a few bits dropping in today.
I had 7 Wheatear in one field at Gailey and even a male right outside my house in Cannock on an area which has just been dug for development. Also, Archie Archer had 5 Wheatear at Alvecote. Also, my first Swift of the year at Gailey today.
The smart male Redstart was showing nicely below the dam at Belvide, and others have been seen at Blithfield and Alvecote.
I think we all know what the bird of the day is!! Well done to Steve N, makes all the hours put in on the patch worthwhile!
I had 7 Wheatear in one field at Gailey and even a male right outside my house in Cannock on an area which has just been dug for development. Also, Archie Archer had 5 Wheatear at Alvecote. Also, my first Swift of the year at Gailey today.
The smart male Redstart was showing nicely below the dam at Belvide, and others have been seen at Blithfield and Alvecote.
I think we all know what the bird of the day is!! Well done to Steve N, makes all the hours put in on the patch worthwhile!
Steve Nuttall
Well-known member
Hi all,
Just got back from an amazing visit from Belvide. Had been in the field since 7am and was rewarded by amazing views of a juvenile Pallid Harrier in front of the Scott hide at 2.32pm. Myself, Bernie Smith and Nigel Talbot were left totally gob smacked. For more details of the sighting click here http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/Belvide84/ Roger Gibb has got some record shots of the bird. They should be posted some time after 7pm.B
Just got back from an amazing visit from Belvide. Had been in the field since 7am and was rewarded by amazing views of a juvenile Pallid Harrier in front of the Scott hide at 2.32pm. Myself, Bernie Smith and Nigel Talbot were left totally gob smacked. For more details of the sighting click here http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/Belvide84/ Roger Gibb has got some record shots of the bird. They should be posted some time after 7pm.B
Crane still there this early evening
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Hi all,
Just got back from an amazing visit from Belvide. Had been in the field since 7am and was rewarded by amazing views of a juvenile Pallid Harrier in front of the Scott hide at 2.32pm. Myself, Bernie Smith and Nigel Talbot were left totally gob smacked. For more details of the sighting click here http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/Belvide84/ Roger Gibb has got some record shots of the bird. They should be posted some time after 7pm.B
That's some reward Steve - well done! Looking forward to seeing the photos later.
upstarts1979
Well-known member
Hi all,
Just got back from an amazing visit from Belvide. Had been in the field since 7am and was rewarded by amazing views of a juvenile Pallid Harrier in front of the Scott hide at 2.32pm. Myself, Bernie Smith and Nigel Talbot were left totally gob smacked. For more details of the sighting click here http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/Belvide84/ Roger Gibb has got some record shots of the bird. They should be posted some time after 7pm.B
Nice one Steve. Flying wSw should be hitting Upton warren pretty soon then:t:John
smyrna
Well-known member
Hi all,
Just got back from an amazing visit from Belvide. Had been in the field since 7am and was rewarded by amazing views of a juvenile Pallid Harrier in front of the Scott hide at 2.32pm. Myself, Bernie Smith and Nigel Talbot were left totally gob smacked. For more details of the sighting click here http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/Belvide84/ Roger Gibb has got some record shots of the bird. They should be posted some time after 7pm.B
Fantastic record for Staffs well done to all concerned - especially Bernie who was due some luck:t:
nutcracker1965
Active member
welldone the bevide trio.you just witnessed staffordshire history inthe making ...... IAN.
sylvia staffs
Filthy tick hungary Twitcher
Well done Stevie & Bernie you deserve it :t:
The Moore-hen
Association of Satirical Birders & Ornitholigists
Hi all,
Just got back from an amazing visit from Belvide. Had been in the field since 7am and was rewarded by amazing views of a juvenile Pallid Harrier in front of the Scott hide at 2.32pm. Myself, Bernie Smith and Nigel Talbot were left totally gob smacked. For more details of the sighting click here http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/Belvide84/ Roger Gibb has got some record shots of the bird. They should be posted some time after 7pm.B
Nice one mucka!! Completes the set of Harriers for you at the res! I was lucky enough to be there for one of the Monty's but a Pallid puts it to shame! Well deserved for all those hours in the field slogging the 'Pond of Dreams'...:t:
smyrna
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just Northern Harrier needed now!
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