Shropshire Birding (1 Viewer)

[halftwo]

Is this a permit only reserve, or general access? Directions anyone? Thanks.

 

[Adam M]

Is this a permit only reserve, or general access? Directions anyone? Thanks.

Instructions on birdguides say 'one in the hedge beyond the sown field; previously reported as Great Grey Shrike. Park on the drive near the stone wall and walk back towards the cottages, then through the gate on right to the hide SJ680179'

Further instructions say 'still this morning though distant; please park at SJ681179 (£3.50) and follow all on-site instructions.'

Really want to go, but got a hand in deadline for uni today, cant risk not making it :-C Followed by work tomorrow!! Hopefully it will stay around until Wednesday.

Adam

 

[halftwo]

Thanks, Adam.

 

[Wimpy]

Take your scope with you , even when you walk over the reserve which they are allowing you to do, it is still a distant view.

Nice to have an "upgrade" on the original sighting. :-O

 

[s.g.]

well done andy for finding, the i. d. and sorting access.
here are some dodgy photos from this morning.

s.g.

 

[rhbirder]

Any news since the 11.11am message on pager, is the bird still present

 

[Joerocket]

Still present at 2.25 according to a text off my mate....

 

[Patrick_L]

Good bird. Rained overnight, so hopefully it's stayed - could start to get wet underfoot for anyone who is going.

 

[John Barber]

Anyone know if the bird was still around this afternoon ?

 

[bartolli]

It was still there at 1pm when I left!

 

[dwallace]

Still there today.

Dave W

 

[Jacana]

Chough reported today at Pennerley, Black Rhadley Hill SO343956!

 

[Phil Andrews]

Any background on the possible female Pied Wheatear at Titterstone Clee this afternoon?

Ta
Phil

 

[Brian Stretch]

Any background on the possible female Pied Wheatear at Titterstone Clee this afternoon?

Ta
Phil

Hi Phil,

Found by Jason Kernohan late afternoon. Bird was present around the disused quarry buildings just west of the car park. It was mobile due to dog walkers so with that and the windy conditions I don't think he managed to obtain any decent pictures.

From his verbal description over the phone, it sounded like female Pied. Tail pattern eliminated Desert. Slim chance it could be Black-eared, but Pied seems more realistic. Definitely worth checking out in the morning.

Brian
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[Phil Andrews]

Cheers Brian and nice one Jason (if confirmed)- may struggle to get over there early morning myself but hopefully someone will check it out. Is JHWR aware?

 

[Brian Stretch]

Cheers Brian and nice one Jas (if confirmed)- may struggle to get over there early morning myself but hopefully someone will check it out. Is JHWR aware?

Yes :t:

Brian
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[Phil Andrews]

Wheatear still present at Titterstone Clee this morning; re-identified as a Desert.

 

[Brian Stretch]

Wheatear still present at Titterstone Clee this morning; re-identified as a Desert.

Yes!

Contrary to the description of the tail pattern yesterday and having just spoken to Andy Warr who has confirmed that the bird is in fact a Desert Wheatear.

Brian
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[Brian Stretch]

Some great pics of this bird by Chris Cook now online here.

Bird still present late afternoon but mobile in strong winds.

Brian
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[mickbe74]

Any thoughts on whether it'll stick,also any info on the site itself,how to get there using a satnav,where to view from etc,thanks in advance,Mick.