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[Hotspur]

Off down to Cornwall tomorrow with a days seawatching pencilled in for Sunday at Porthgwarra. Nothing locally recently but had a productive visit to egypt with 9 lifers.

 

[James Thomas]

Off down to Cornwall tomorrow with a days seawatching pencilled in for Sunday at Porthgwarra. Nothing locally recently but had a productive visit to egypt with 9 lifers.

Was going to call you but thats a waste of time now. Anyway ,

1. at least that means there will be something at Flamborough tomorrow, and
2. can we all crash at yours when you go away, throwing me tent in the back just in case?

Have a good trip anyway, hope you find something good. I'll get me coat.

 

[Hotspur]

Was going to call you but thats a waste of time now. Anyway ,

1. at least that means there will be something at Flamborough tomorrow, and
2. can we all crash at yours when you go away, throwing me tent in the back just in case?

Have a good trip anyway, hope you find something good. I'll get me coat.

Well, the Key is under the birdtable and so long as you dont put muddy footprints across the carpet your welcome. Dont find anything too good.

 

[Mike Richardson]

Well, the Key is under the birdtable and so long as you dont put muddy footprints across the carpet your welcome. Dont find anything too good.

Seriously considering burgling James’ house now.

 

[birdieboy123]

Seriously considering burgling James’ house now.

There won't be any electrical goods, as they don't have electric in Nafferton yet

 

[James Thomas]

Pretty disappointing day on the East Coast, did Flamborough, Bempton , Filey and Wykeham. So many places were deathly quiet, New Fall and the Old tip at Filey especially where there was hardly a bird to be seen. Have spoken to a number of birders who had made the trip out anticipating something after the northerlies and all surprised at the lack of birds.

Spent a good half hour in the same place at the end of Filey Brigg allowing waders to get used and come close. A knot in summer uniform was about 30ft away and slowly moving towards me. Then a couple of loud teenage girls and their mums start to move past me. They were wearing lurid greens and pinks, what does it do? Nowt. They get to 12ft from it, it does nowt, they then start waving their spades at it, pointing it out, still it does nothing. The knot was eventually shifted by a large wave going over the end of the Brigg. So followed their lead and got really close, next time someone whines about a photographer trying to get too close tell 'em birds are thick! Will stick a picture or two on when I get chance but that just about sums up today.

But it was a nice day...

 

[bitterntwisted]

North Sea, Humber Mouth to Foulholme Sands, 0620-0720, aboard MS Pride of Hull

22 knots, visibility 800m, drizzle, bins only, standing up

1 Kittiwake
9 Lesser Black-backed Gulls
4 Herring Gulls
1 Great Black-backed Gull
2 Gannets (1 adult, 1 4CY)
2 Cormorants
2 Tired Arms
1 Total Waste of Time

Graham

 

[chris3871]

I've not had a decent days birding in months, with one thing or another. I know there's not much about this time of year, but since I've got this weekend off I was gonna try and make a day of it. Probably just call in at North Cave this afternoon, then I was thinking of braving the crowds of pensioners and trying Blacktoft Sands tomorrow. Any other/better suggestions?
My yearlist is lagging, so consider pretty much anything a target bird. I was after some less usual waders probably, or garganey would be nice (how about Tophill for these?)

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

I've not had a decent days birding in months, with one thing or another. I know there's not much about this time of year, but since I've got this weekend off I was gonna try and make a day of it. Probably just call in at North Cave this afternoon, then I was thinking of braving the crowds of pensioners and trying Blacktoft Sands tomorrow. Any other/better suggestions?
My yearlist is lagging, so consider pretty much anything a target bird. I was after some less usual waders probably, or garganey would be nice (how about Tophill for these?)

Thanks in advance for any help.

Go to Blacktoft after 6, you'll have it to yourself

 

[bitterntwisted]

Go to Blacktoft after 6, you'll have it to yourself

This secret may be out. Five cars still there on Monday at 6PM, and most stayed the evening. That's crowded by my standards.

Or walk the north bank of the Humber around Faxfleet - although the birds are distant there can be very large congregations of waders at Trent Falls viewed from Faxlfleet Ness. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.s...=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf If you've only ever been to Blacktoft viewing from here gives a really different perspective on the area.

And although a long drive round, Alkborough Flats is also wild and empty and worth a visit. (although being in Lincs it should not be advocated on this thread)

Also, Wheldrake and the LDV are never, ever busy. I've had the place to myslef on sunny Bank Holiday Mondays. Don't know what's about at the moment but that's half the fun?

Graham

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Off down to Cornwall tomorrow with a days seawatching pencilled in for Sunday at Porthgwarra. Nothing locally recently but had a productive visit to egypt with 9 lifers.

Anyone know if James is camping?

 

[Mike Richardson]

I've not had a decent days birding in months, with one thing or another. I know there's not much about this time of year, but since I've got this weekend off I was gonna try and make a day of it. Probably just call in at North Cave this afternoon, then I was thinking of braving the crowds of pensioners and trying Blacktoft Sands tomorrow. Any other/better suggestions?
My yearlist is lagging, so consider pretty much anything a target bird. I was after some less usual waders probably, or garganey would be nice (how about Tophill for these?)

Thanks in advance for any help.

I don't think I have ever seen a crowd of people at Tophill, apart from when a semi-rare bird turns up. Could also offer the chance of Garganey, although can be very few birds this time of year. Good for Grass Snake so not all bad.

 

[bitterntwisted]

Anyone know if James is camping?

I can picture it now...

 

[James Thomas]

He'll find this of use then

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

They look pretty good Jim. How near do they focus?
Still the birds may compensate... He's seawatching tomorrow, lets see how many pruple heron's he gets this time

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Off down to Cornwall tomorrow with a days seawatching pencilled in for Sunday at Porthgwarra. Nothing locally recently but had a productive visit to egypt with 9 lifers.

Jammy bugger

12:17 10/08/08 Cory's Shearwater Cornwall Porthgwarra
one past the Seawatch Southwest Watchpoint today with 3 Balearic Shearwater, 105 Manx Shearwater, 15 Storm Petrel, Great Skua and 2 Arctic Skua

 

[Lawts]

A quick visit to Fairburn this morning. The five Red-crested Pochards showing from the bridge along cut lane.

On the new flashes the moulting Black-necked Grebe was still present but it can go missing. A very grotty looking bird, rapidly losing its summer dress.

An Arctic Tern was present amongst the Common Terns feeding over the flashes.

 

[davidtucker]

Spent the early morning at Blacktoft, (very early) Little Stints, Green Sandpiper, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwits, Spotted Shanks, Yellow Wag....by mid am "coach loads of visitors". However nice to see birds on the move......

 

[Mike Richardson]

I had a cracking morning at the mammal trapping session at Filey Dams. The organisers were very informative and friendly adding to the experience.

The traps had a very high capture rate, with the majority containing Wood Mice. Four more docile Bank Voles and a Single Common Shrew were also captured, along with the highlight, a Water Shrew! A brilliant, well spent morning.



Photos of Wood Mouse, Water Shrew and Bank Vole.

 

[bitterntwisted]

Wheldrake, 1130-1415, showers

1 Garganey, 4 Green Sandpipers, c.30 Mistle Thrushes, c.100 Lapwing, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Wigeon, 2 Shovelor

Families of Reed Warblers and Willow Warblers showing well. Lots of Teal and Mallard. No other waders except a lone Redshank.

No water on yet, river quite high but not nearly as high as the Wharfe at Tadcaster which looked close to bursting by the A64.

Eagle at Wike later, but that was golf.

Graham