Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
You've missed Gadwall too (unless I'm much mistaken) - Phil Quiney had a drake about 3 weeks ago. I searched everywhere for it on the Moors - to no avail!
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You've missed Gadwall too (unless I'm much mistaken) - Phil Quiney had a drake about 3 weeks ago. I searched everywhere for it on the Moors - to no avail!
upstarts1979
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Yes Gordon had one on the 12th Jan after their work party at the Moors.
After October Tim there shouldn't be that many new species, Goldeneye maybe. February and so much movement can't wait until March and April let alone May. I think the more extensive coverage this year is already starting to pay dividends. With Tim and Craig there all school holiday times could be a record year
upstarts1979
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Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Cheers Gert. Shame you didn't see it. We would've phoned you quicker only none of us had your mobile number - Mike got it off John in the end. Wasn't easy to see when it went off into the top fields. Better luck next time.
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upstarts1979
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Gert
don't be fooled this is what happens to people ....winning is what it is all about :-O
Mike asked for your number and never even mentioned the Golden plover to me o
Phil even flushed the Avocet I think there is a conspiracy from D,M and P
whats going on :-O:-OB
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Gert
don't be fooled this is what happens to people ....winning is what it is all about :-O
Mike asked for your number and never even mentioned the Golden plover to me o
Phil even flushed the Avocet I think there is a conspiracy from D,M and P
whats going on :-O:-OB
Ooh! That's harsh John. We tried to make it appear genuine - I guess you can see through us as you know all the suppressor tricks too well!:-O:-O:-O
Gertatron
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Gert
don't be fooled this is what happens to people ....winning is what it is all about :-O
Mike asked for your number and never even mentioned the Golden plover to me o
Phil even flushed the Avocet I think there is a conspiracy from D,M and P
whats going on :-O:-OB
Haha - its all good fun. Its actually making me appreciate the commoner species that aren't so common at Upton if you see what I mean, so long may it continue!
upstarts1979
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Sorry 89 is actually what I've seen I just haven't got round to topping my pay as you go mobile. Also you are all at work when I go to the reserveB
upstarts1979
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Getting back to more mundane things I have surfed over a few county sites and apart from one at Marshide Lancs the only other Avo away from wintering sites is ours from what I can see.
wheatearlp
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By the looks of all these lists I think I've missed more than I've seen:-C
Good job I went both days over the weekend, and added eight species, otherwise I'd be pathetically low. I'm missing:
Gadwall, Pintail, Goshawk, Red Kite, Kestrel!, Woodcock, Little Gull, Common Gull, GBBG, Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Little Owl, Skylark, Grey Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Treecreeper, Nuthatch (?), Raven, Siskin, Yellowhammer
That's 23. So assuming they have all been recorded, added to my total of 67 gives 90 for the year?
Think I might find it difficult to get Gos back and Woodcock is also likely to be a problem, but all the others are still possible and a Red Kite would be a patch tick!!
Good job I went both days over the weekend, and added eight species, otherwise I'd be pathetically low. I'm missing:
Gadwall, Pintail, Goshawk, Red Kite, Kestrel!, Woodcock, Little Gull, Common Gull, GBBG, Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Little Owl, Skylark, Grey Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Treecreeper, Nuthatch (?), Raven, Siskin, Yellowhammer
That's 23. So assuming they have all been recorded, added to my total of 67 gives 90 for the year?
Think I might find it difficult to get Gos back and Woodcock is also likely to be a problem, but all the others are still possible and a Red Kite would be a patch tick!!
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Do I detect a slight hint of skepticism there, Mike - that's not like you!
:-ONot sure what the 90th species is then - I've accounted for all of the above (I think). You're not counting Feral Pigeon are you?:-O:-O
I thought you must've had Skylark on the Trust walkabout day - there seemed to be quite a few flying over that day.
midlands birder
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for anybody thats intereted, new post on my blog(in footer) about my day on 15/02 with little egret and bittern..........
MB
MB
wheatearlp
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Do I detect a slight hint of skepticism there, Mike - that's not like you!
Not sure what the 90th species is then - I've accounted for all of the above (I think). You're not counting Feral Pigeon are you?:-O:-O
I thought you must've had Skylark on the Trust walkabout day - there seemed to be quite a few flying over that day.
For once not being sceptical at all, genuinely not sure what's on the list so far this year. Having just checked my notes (I posted earlier from work so was not 100% on everything) I find you are right, I did see Skylark on 17th Jan so I agree with the list being 89.:t: Still don't think I have Grey Wag tho'.
Cheers
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Don'y worry mate - it's the dementia again! I guess I'll be the same when I get to your age.
I'm surprised you don't remember the Grey Wag though as you did say to me 'Grey Wag for the year-list' as it flew over!:-O:t: (Just checked my notes - it was on the 3rd January)
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Is that what they call 'Stringing' - still getting a hang of these twitching terms..
As it's you Gert, I'll overlook that accusation:t:
I heard someone refer to you as a 'dude' the other day - I guess they meant "jolly nice fellow!":-O
Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
Nice...
Great shots of the Little Egret on there - not been able to get anywhere near as close myself -it's always been on the other side of the sailing lake for me.:t:
upstarts1979
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Nice account Craig especially like the grey heon and little egret looks like a painting.
I know you put all this stuff on your blog but could we have a Précis version and especially some of your pics on here.
cheers john
midlands birder
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upstarts1979
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what the hell does that mean:-Oo
MB
a summary or short version if you like it just adds to the interest of this thread
.cheers John
