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Waxwings in West Yorkshire

Had about 20 Waxwings in the tree in my garden in Dewsbury yesterday making plenty of noise :t:

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[BirdFlower]

Smart bird to find for my beginners this am at N Cave Wetlands. [Channel Wagtail]. Only a record shot, as this was taken through mist & it was quite distant. Texted the reserve recorder, who came for a look & put the news out

Some poor record shots on the blog (can't resize them for this thread)

 

[zing]

ncw

Zing - been looking at that pipit this afternoon at NCW - I too think it is just a Meadow Pipit but it does stand out from the other 10 or so Mipits that are on the same part of the reserve. 2 Swallows; 14 Sand Martins and a Yellow Wagtail from Crosslands Hide this afternoon. Stuart

Thanks Stuart,
Had another look today but no joy, But at long last a huge number of Swallows and Sandmartins have arrived,
and on returning home found dozens of house martins and swallows flying around the house. Yahoo!!!!

also had these ....

 

[stuartg]

Wagtail at Nort Cave Wetlands

No sign of Michael's Wagtail at NCW today (13.4) - people now consider it to be a Channel Wagtail - interestingly it was ringed. Lots of Yellow Wagtails (at least 11) from Crosslands hide - really looking a promising area - best in late afternoon.
Yes Zing great to see all the migrants today
Stuart

 

[andy hood]

Baikal Teal, Flamboro

Seen flying in off the sea with 2 Teal by Brett Richards this morn, taken up residency on north marsh this afternoon

 

[metcow333]

Hi guys,


I am organising a pelagic trip leaving Whitby harbour over the early May bank holiday weekend, probably Saturday 4th, but this may be weather dependent. It will be for four hours in the morning and probably cost around £30-35. If anyone is interested, there are still spaces available, please drop me an email. Obviously there is plenty of potential for good birds, and it is timed to catch the peak of the skua passage.

The boat we will hopefully be going on also runs regular dolphin-spotting trips, and they are hopeful of some good cetacean sightings also if the weather is good.

Ollie Metcalf

 

[DOC REED]

Poppleton

Many will remember the SEOs at Poppleton last winter.Several will have re-visited the area to see Gulls this winter. A greaqt area...but no one has commented on the terrible hedgerow destruction going on along the lanes that bound the fields where these birds were seen.

Met a local couple tonight who told me they had called DEFRA....who were NOT interested!

Barn Owl tree so far undisturbed,but many trees uprooted and hedgerows destroyed.Not sure what else to do,apparently this is a farmer who has a very bad attitude and can be a 'nasty piece of work'(quotes).

Its still a bird rich area on edge of York,couple of photos attached.Anyone have any sensible suggestions?

 

[Lawts]

Many will remember the SEOs at Poppleton last winter.Several will have re-visited the area to see Gulls this winter. A greaqt area...but no one has commented on the terrible hedgerow destruction going on along the lanes that bound the fields where these birds were seen.

Met a local couple tonight who told me they had called DEFRA....who were NOT interested!

Barn Owl tree so far undisturbed,but many trees uprooted and hedgerows destroyed.Not sure what else to do,apparently this is a farmer who has a very bad attitude and can be a 'nasty piece of work'(quotes).

Its still a bird rich area on edge of York,couple of photos attached.Anyone have any sensible suggestions?

Doc is it the Barn Owl tree you showed me that you are referring to?

I'm afraid I don't know the law well enough re. hedgerows on/bordering private farm land to suggest anything.

 

[northernloon]

Hedgerow regulations and more. Removal may require planning permission.

 

[zing]

Ldv

Linnets, Yellow Hammers, Chiff Chaffs, a plenty singing their heads off and my first Brimstones of the year. Sand Marts, House Marts and Swallows, Spring is here!!

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[DOC REED]

Doc is it the Barn Owl tree you showed me that you are referring to?

I'm afraid I don't know the law well enough re. hedgerows on/bordering private farm land to suggest anything.

Barn Owl tree ok still,but the destruction is 'impressive'.Away for a week from tomorrow,but i'll post some pics when i get back;place is a right mess.

 

[joespy]

Linnets, Yellow Hammers, Chiff Chaffs, a plenty singing their heads off and my first Brimstones of the year. Sand Marts, House Marts and Swallows, Spring is here!!

Sounds as though you're Chiff Chaff Chuffed over there mate
Joe:t:

 

[joespy]

Hedgerow regulations and more. Removal may require planning permission.

Looking at your links Ken,maybe Doc should send his pics along to C P R E with a covering email...
Joe

 

[Zarapito]

Good afternoon at Swinsty yesterday. Willow Warbler (plus loads more singing), Chiff Chaff, Siskin, Grey and Pied Wagtail, Grey Heron and Common Sandpiper.

 

[John Bullfinch]

What a difference a week makes - Pugneys/Calder Wetlands - loads of willow warblers, 4 whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps, Sedge warblers, reed warblers & a whinchat. Last week was a solitary willow warbler & a solitary blackcap!

There was also a Common Sandpiper at Anglers CP yesterday afternoon that wasnt mentioned on the Barnsley Bird Blog. I see another Ring Ouzel has turned up this morning at the Pol at Anglers, dont know if its still there.

 

[DOC REED]

only me!

Set off today for s weeks birding in Hungary. All going well until I arrived Budapest!
My guide was strange on arrival,bizarre by the car park!thank god im a doc;long story short have driven to Eger in dark with unwell man on back seat. Promptly off to hospital;hope he's ok!
Arrived after dark but nightingales singing all around and just had. Flight views of Scops owl! Got. A feeling Hungary will be memorable,but just Hoping fella is ok.

 

[DOC REED]

definitely only me!

Looks like my guide has sadly had a stroke! Made the best of today though,finally saw Goshawk at a range even I couldn't mess up! Just hoping Roy is ok,worst thing for me is didn't bring driving license! Dooooohhhhhhh!

 

[Mike Richardson]

Looks like my guide has sadly had a stroke! Made the best of today though,finally saw Goshawk at a range even I couldn't mess up! Just hoping Roy is ok,worst thing for me is didn't bring driving license! Dooooohhhhhhh!

I know Roy from a previous trip to Hungary. Hope he's ok.

 

[zing]

Ldv

A quick detour on the way home resulted in Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Curlew a selection of ippits, Larks, and waggies.....

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[duncan fraser]

Was the Iberian Chiffchaff present all day today at Flamboro?