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[bitterntwisted]

Anybody any idea what time this bird is leaving the roost as an early morning smash and grab before work is the best I can hope for for the next couple of weeks.

It was reported to have roosted until 07:30 Tuesday, and was seen in the vicinity for over an hour afterwards.

I was there at 07:15 to 08:45 this morning (pretty sure there were no other birders about as I did a couple of laps of the station area) and there was no sign. I see now an 06:30 negative report saying it was not in its roosting spot.

Graham

 

[DOC REED]

Redhouse

couple from this evening; the chiff pic shows its the little things we miss. Grass snakes present today too,

 

[bitterntwisted]

Consolation, though, was five male redstarts competing for prime territory in the Washburn Valley, as well as several Swallows over. Only a couple of Willow Warblers and Blackcaps in, though. Also half a dozen Fieldfare still; don't think I've seen Fieldfare and Redstart on the same day before.

Graham

 

[DOC REED]

Consolation, though, was five male redstarts competing for prime territory in the Washburn Valley, as well as several Swallows over. Only a couple of Willow Warblers and Blackcaps in, though. Also half a dozen Fieldfare still; don't think I've seen Fieldfare and Redstart on the same day before.

Graham

Hi Graham
had flock of 60 + fieldfares tuesday at redhouse;can't help thinking might be the last of spring!!

Paul

 

[Mannix]

Was at Spurn today (Thur). Great day, started off calling at Boston park Lake for 3 Black Necked Grebes. On to Spurn, Wheatears everywhere, counted at least 25. Ring Ouzel (male) on Sheep field, 12 Swallows, 6 Willow Warbler, a White Wagtail at Sammies, Red Throated Diver and Common Scoter over the sea as well as 4 Eider. 5 Blackcaps, Brent Geese, Golden Plover, Ringed Plover, Curlews, and just before we set off for home a female Marsh Harrier at Sammies. 2 Common Lizards at Canal hide and 3 Roe Deer in the fields. A wonderful day.

 

[joespy]

Message for JOESPY,
Hi Joe, did you get back to see the Black Necked grebes, there are now four on Boston Park Lake, three of which have been there for about three weeks. For once yesterday one of them was obliging and came close to the hide. Got some half decent shots, and only need a Slav now for the full set of Grebe pics.

Now then Dave....just keep rubbing it in mate...they are spot on....I'll have to get over. Ok to PM you when and you can show me where...?
Cheers Joe

 

[joespy]

couple from this evening; the chiff pic shows its the little things we miss. Grass snakes present today too,

Joint Photo of the Week that Chiff for me Doc along with Dave's middle BGG ....tops..!!
Joe

 

[David Adamson]

Joint Photo of the Week that Chiff for me Doc along with Dave's middle BGG ....tops..!!
Joe

I must admit I quite like the BNG pic, but the Doc gets the vote for me, I have been trying for a chiff for the past couple of weeks but the blighters are always on the move or behind branches. Joe the BNG's are on Boston Park lake at the Car park. Not too often they are near the hide but are never too far away for the scope.
Dave.

 

[rachk116]

couple from this evening; the chiff pic shows its the little things we miss. Grass snakes present today too,

Can I ask what setup you use? Am looking into getting into bird photography so am interested to find out. Excellent photos by the way.

Rach

 

[Lawts]

It was reported to have roosted until 07:30 Tuesday, and was seen in the vicinity for over an hour afterwards.

I was there at 07:15 to 08:45 this morning (pretty sure there were no other birders about as I did a couple of laps of the station area) and there was no sign. I see now an 06:30 negative report saying it was not in its roosting spot.

Graham

Yes was me Graham - must have just missed you - defo. wasn't in it's roost spot from earlier day.

 

[Trystan]

Short walk on the canal at linthwaite this evening turned up a singing willow warbler, blackcap and several chiffchaffs

 

[Lawts]

Just outside the region, but thought I'd share - showing well at times. It could be seen swimming under water which was pretty cool.

 

[Hotspur]

Caught up with your brother Steve. No luck on the osprey front at Arram despite a trio of visits. Lots of hirundines and Willow Warblers and Blackcaps were in. A skyfull of Buzzards were scant consolation.

 

[David Adamson]

Just outside the region, but thought I'd share - showing well at times. It could be seen swimming under water which was pretty cool.

Hi Steve,
Where about's were the Slavs. I am desperate to get a Slav in full breeding plumage.
Cheers
Dave

 

[birdieboy123]

Hi Steve,
Where about's were the Slavs. I am desperate to get a Slav in full breeding plumage.
Cheers
Dave

The Slavs at Waters Edge Country Park in Barton upon Humber in Lincs

 

[David Adamson]

The Slavs at Waters Edge Country Park in Barton upon Humber in Lincs

Thanks for the info John must get down this weekend.
Cheers
Dave

 

[Keith Dickinson]

Talking of Slavs, anyone know if the bird that was at Swillington Ings is still around? Saw it in it's winter drab but would love to get a sight of a full summer kit, no chance at getting over Barton for at least 3 weeks but could do Swilly on the way to work.

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Just outside the region, but thought I'd share - showing well at times. It could be seen swimming under water which was pretty cool.

Awesome shots!!! :t:

 

[naturenorth]

As per Steve Ward on www.rhlg.123guestbook.com

Great Grey Shrike along the minor rd connecting Sedbusk to Bainbridge just north of the A684. Perched up and showing well on the top of the Hawthorn trees right next to the road near Shaw Cote.

This is up near Hawes.

 

[zing]

Just outside the region, but thought I'd share - showing well at times. It could be seen swimming under water which was pretty cool.

cracking shots steve well done B