Suffolk Birding (1 Viewer)

[Jonny Rankin]

Ippy Mandarin

birdguides had nine in christchurch park on the 15th of the month. Also a Shag kicking around Ippy centre (wet dock/Constantine Rd area) David Lindo would be in for treats in Ippy town :t:

 

[jimbob]

Must say Jonny I was impressed with your Bunting fieldnotes. Get you! No news today, hoping to scab a lift this afternoon, unless the garage releases the beast early!
Jim.

 

[Jonny Rankin]

Must say Jonny I was impressed with your Bunting fieldnotes. Get you! No news today, hoping to scab a lift this afternoon, unless the garage releases the beast early!
Jim.

Cheers jimbob profesh yo!

I thought I'd arm me self with the info as there was mutterings of Cretzschmar's and Grey Headed... must admit I'd not even heard of Grey Headed till I opened the page in Collins! No debate on the interweb yet so guess eveyone is happy with the I.D. as stands...

 

[Jonny Rankin]

Needham Osprey Watch

Again this lunchtime 13:35 - 13:48 over Alderson Lake (just over rd from Needham Lake) then back along the Gipping towards Baylham :t:

Not seen it since Mon 17th till today but looks to be the same bird.

Local Kestrel's & Hobby's busy too.

 

[Max Levy]

Good morning at Minsmere today, with two Whinchat in vegetation on East scrape as well as a Green Sandpiper. Very little water though so south and west hides were better for waders. 5 Spot shanks at south and 2 little ringed plovers at west.

Then got back to the visitor centre and saw Ferruginous Duck at Island Mere on the board! Unfortunately a juvenile, but saw it briefly on the far side just in the reeds.
Not a first though after seeing a winter bird at Mins a few years ago.

 

[Stephen C]

Norfolk Trip Report/Photos, 20th August

Hi all

I know this is not Suffolk but as it's nearby I thought some of you may be interested in a short report and photos from a half-day in Holme and Titchwell last week:

http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/spain...Norfolk:+absence,+the+heart+and+all+that.html

After not visiting East Anglia for almost two years it was very exciting to be back and I had the best day's birding in a long time, despite spending much of my time in Spain now.

All the best

 

[Max Levy]

Visited North Warren and Thorpeness this morning.
Little at North Warren apart from a single Green sand and a Tern, probably a Common but too distant to say for sure.
Then went to some bushes near Thorpeness on the sea, not sure what the area is called.
Lots of activity here as blackberries, elderberries etc fruiting. Several Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, a couple of Lesser Whitethroat and a Garden Warbler were feeding.
Highlight of the day though was a female Redstart, a beautiful and unexpected migrant!

 

[Jonny Rankin]

Fudge Duck?

Anyone seen the Minsmere juv. Fudge today? I'd go AM if it's about?

 

[Duke Leto]

Didn't see it this morning, but I did hear that it was seem later on when I was near the west hide, Osprey flew over, Bittern came up fight in front of Island Mere hide, Hobby made a low pass across the Mere, it was very windy this morning so most birds were taking shelter

 

[jimbob]

Minsmere yesterday produced some great birds, none of which were seen by me! See my blog for further details. Gonna try Levington and Landguard today. My time off is running out!
Cheers,
Jim.

 

[Jonny Rankin]

Levington to Trimley Marshes

Was sorely tempted by Minsmere after yesterdays goodies. Gutted ya missed out on em jimbob. I wonder how many observers gots the red foot/crake & if anyone saw all three!?!

Hit up Levington Marina & Trimley Marshes earlier. No sign of Marsh Sand but plenty Greenshank & good selection aboot with well over 50 species.

Highlights: Med Gull, Avocet, immaculate juv Dunlin, juv Turtle Dove & a Wheatear.

 

[jimbob]

Arrived at Landguard this morning to find the Arctic Warbler had just been re-trapped! The beauty was bought down to the assembled few, couple of snaps taken and the bird was released again. It was watched preening for around 20 minutes, after which it zipped into thicker vegetation and became elusive. Cracking bird! Full account and pictures to come on my blog.
Called in at Christchurch Park on the way home and saw 4 Mandarin, including 1 Female.
Cheers,
Jim

 

[Jonny Rankin]

Arctic Warbler

Arrived at Landguard this morning to find the Arctic Warbler had just been re-trapped! The beauty was bought down to the assembled few, couple of snaps taken and the bird was released again. It was watched preening for around 20 minutes, after which it zipped into thicker vegetation and became elusive. Cracking bird! Full account and pictures to come on my blog.
Called in at Christchurch Park on the way home and saw 4 Mandarin, including 1 Female.
Cheers,
Jim

Oh man. I am praying this sticks till 5.30pm & shows!

Its gonna be a trickster to pick out I reckons...

 

[jimbob]

Oh its easy to see Jonny, just park at Crown Pools and wander down to the lake, should see a few loafing around.......
Seriously though, best of luck. Its proving elusive but with a bit of patience you should be ok.
Cheers,
Jim.

 

[GiG]

Oh man. I am praying this sticks till 5.30pm & shows!

Its gonna be a trickster to pick out I reckons...

Hi Jonny,

Good luck -still being seen through the day so you should be ok.

I went 1st thing this morning before work, a short wait when it was found with a brief view in brambles. It flew in to Holm Oak where we picked it up again when it flitted in to a small shrub and we had good views while it dispatched a caterpillar.

Gi

 

[GiG]

Arrived at Landguard this morning to find the Arctic Warbler had just been re-trapped! The beauty was bought down to the assembled few, couple of snaps taken and the bird was released again. It was watched preening for around 20 minutes, after which it zipped into thicker vegetation and became elusive. Cracking bird! Full account and pictures to come on my blog.
Called in at Christchurch Park on the way home and saw 4 Mandarin, including 1 Female.
Cheers,
Jim

Well done Jim, indeed it is a cracking bird. I see you got the Mandarins at Christchurch Park, they've been scarce there this year, with Holywells Park a better bet but seem, post breeding, to be back at Christchurch.

Gi

 

[Jonny Rankin]

Hi Jonny,

Good luck -still being seen through the day so you should be ok.

I went 1st thing this morning before work, a short wait when it was found with a brief view in brambles. It flew in to Holm Oak where we picked it up again when it flitted in to a small shrub and we had good views while it dispatched a caterpillar.

Gi

Cheers gi2012 hopefully ill get as good views leaving in 25mins! What a tense day!

 

[Jonny Rankin]

Oh its easy to see Jonny, just park at Crown Pools and wander down to the lake, should see a few loafing around.......
Seriously though, best of luck. Its proving elusive but with a bit of patience you should be ok.
Cheers,
Jim.

Hahahaha :king: Thats a couple rite birds in one day...

Oh its easy for you to joke. My luck has been fully pants lately & not for want of trying... I'd wet me-self with pleasure if I see the Arctic later!

 

[Phil Carter]

I remember seeing Arctic Warbler at Fagbury back in the 90's(probably). Whatever happened to that place, it had rarities every other weekend back then (or so it seemed) but haven't heard it mentioned in years.

Phil

 

[jimbob]

Fagbury?!

I remember seeing Arctic Warbler at Fagbury back in the 90's(probably). Whatever happened to that place, it had rarities every other weekend back then (or so it seemed) but haven't heard it mentioned in years.

Phil

Where is this Fagbury? Mentioned by a good few at the Arctic twitch this morning.
Gi, I was pleased to get the Mandarin, didn't realise they had been scarce this year. Have they bred anywhere in the Ipswich ponds and lakes this year? One chap at the Arctic informed me last year was a bad year for the Christchurch birds, can't for the life of me remember the reason, I would guess at bad weather.
Cheers,
Jim.