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Jonny721
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Managed to get out this evening and was successful in searching for the local Black Redstarts. I saw the adult female and at least 2 recently fledged young which confirms that they have bred in the area, and I also heard the male bird calling. 189 for the year and 186 for the Fylde.
steve west
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simmojunior
Well-known member
I've booked a train to Weymouth for 6.30 am tomorrow. Hope to do Lodmoor and then take a bus (or a lift) to Portland to look for Shearwaters. It is costing me £30-35 and I have never done such a large trip before. Hope it will be worth it.
Joseph N
Lothian Young Birder
I'm glad you're having a great time in Wales Marcus, hope you managed to see Chough and I will look forward to hearing more about your trip! :t:
Good luck simmojunior, hope you see the Stilt Sand even though by accounts it seems to be quite elusive, and that you manage some decent sea-watching off Portland. I saw a Stilt Sand at Strathbeg back in 2009. It wasn't in full breeding plumage like the Lodmoor bird is but it was still a brill bird.
There's a White-rumped Sandpiper currently on the Ythan Estuary. Happen to be going birding tomorrow anyway so will make this the priority to see/have a look for during the day. I wonder if this is the Salthome bird having moved up the coast, or a different bird? The latter is probable but would be interesting if it was the former. Will be a lifer if I manage to see it.
Also, I know it sounds ridiculous but I have just finished accounting the first day of my Norfolk trip back in April on my blog. I am a long way behind with it due to exams, but I'm trying to get it up to date as quickly as I can. It was a fab day, so it would be much appreciated if you could give it a read or some feedback through commenting. If any of you do that, thank you very much! I'm also writing my trip report on my recent trip to Islay and Mull at the moment which I am hoping to have completed by the next couple of weeks, will do a post on here when that is finished. o
Joseph
Good luck simmojunior, hope you see the Stilt Sand even though by accounts it seems to be quite elusive, and that you manage some decent sea-watching off Portland. I saw a Stilt Sand at Strathbeg back in 2009. It wasn't in full breeding plumage like the Lodmoor bird is but it was still a brill bird.
There's a White-rumped Sandpiper currently on the Ythan Estuary. Happen to be going birding tomorrow anyway so will make this the priority to see/have a look for during the day. I wonder if this is the Salthome bird having moved up the coast, or a different bird? The latter is probable but would be interesting if it was the former. Will be a lifer if I manage to see it.
Also, I know it sounds ridiculous but I have just finished accounting the first day of my Norfolk trip back in April on my blog. I am a long way behind with it due to exams, but I'm trying to get it up to date as quickly as I can. It was a fab day, so it would be much appreciated if you could give it a read or some feedback through commenting. If any of you do that, thank you very much! I'm also writing my trip report on my recent trip to Islay and Mull at the moment which I am hoping to have completed by the next couple of weeks, will do a post on here when that is finished. o
Joseph
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The blog looks great
I haven't done much birding recently due to the pile of homework that is sitting next to me. Completely missed a pec sand that was around last evening and will prob miss 3 black necked grebes since my parents refuse to take me there! And I've no money for public transport. How bad can it get?
I haven't done much birding recently due to the pile of homework that is sitting next to me. Completely missed a pec sand that was around last evening and will prob miss 3 black necked grebes since my parents refuse to take me there! And I've no money for public transport. How bad can it get?
FoghornKinghorn
Durham Recorder
240 - Arctic Skua - Hartlepool Headland, Co.Durham
Not sure where I have gone wrong with my calculations but definitely on 240 for year. Anyway had the Arctic Skua yesterday, likely that from this point I won't get that many more year ticks.
EDIT: Missed off Manx Shearwater earlier in the week which accounted for the 1 missing number.
Not sure where I have gone wrong with my calculations but definitely on 240 for year. Anyway had the Arctic Skua yesterday, likely that from this point I won't get that many more year ticks.
EDIT: Missed off Manx Shearwater earlier in the week which accounted for the 1 missing number.
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simmojunior
Well-known member
My Dorset trip was very good. I got the Stilt Sandpiper with distant (from a row of houses uo the hill) but certainly clear views and then managed to find a lift to Portland where I saw about 30 Balearic Shearwaters. Both these birds were lifers bringing my British List to 255. I did not got any other Year Ticks although other highlights included Kingfisher, Green Sandpiper, Shag, Gannet, Hobby and Marsh Harrier. Now on 173 for the year.
birding maniac
Michael M
Nice to see you had a good day, and interesting as I'm doing the same trip!
So far the new forest has been brilliant, with two year bird so far but ill update on all that when I get to a computer. Other highlights have been numerous green woodpeckers, redstarts, lots of birds of prey and a keeled skimmer (the last a lifer for me)
So far the new forest has been brilliant, with two year bird so far but ill update on all that when I get to a computer. Other highlights have been numerous green woodpeckers, redstarts, lots of birds of prey and a keeled skimmer (the last a lifer for me)
simmojunior
Well-known member
@Birding Maniac, The bird was only viewable from the far side. Tri-counties birder's instructions on here are very accurate http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=2205207#post2205207. Good luck!
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
Car crash is ruining my year and life totals! Still without a car so don't expect anything new until that's sorted! Fingers crossed though eh?
Keep it up guys! We are doing birdwatchers proud!
Keep it up guys! We are doing birdwatchers proud!
birding maniac
Michael M
Brilliant, thanks. Hoping to do this site when I get there, over ro radipole, then Portland for sea birds, so should be a great day. Thanks again for the instructions.
birding maniac
Michael M
Hi, looks like you missed my last update
223- White rumped sand ( from last Saturday)
Thanks, michael
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FoghornKinghorn
Durham Recorder
241 - Semipalmated Sandpiper - Saltholme RSPB, Co.Durham
Surprise?!?!
Surprise?!?!
Jonny721
Well-known member
241 - Semipalmated Sandpiper - Saltholme RSPB, Co.Durham
Surprise?!?!
I was waiting for this
read your latest blog post earlier aswell :-O
Joseph N
Lothian Young Birder
241 - Semipalmated Sandpiper - Saltholme RSPB, Co.Durham
Surprise?!?!
Congratulations Andrew on the Semipalmated Sand. Is that your third now? I saw the one down at Tyninghame Bay last year, which I know you saw and I seem to remember it not being the first you had seen... You and Semi P's keep on bumping in to each other - you jammy so and so
.Had a look for the White-rumped Sand at the Ythan yesterday but dipped, with no-one seeing the bird throughout the day. It was a very quiet day otherwise, but a 20 minute seawatch off Peterhead was quite decent, with a Sooty Shearwater north, 1 Manx Shearwater, 5 Bonxies and 5 Arctic Skuas.
Joseph
FoghornKinghorn
Durham Recorder
Congratulations Andrew on the Semipalmated Sand. Is that your third now? I saw the one down at Tyninghame Bay last year, which I know you saw and I seem to remember it not being the first you had seen... You and Semi P's keep on bumping in to each other - you jammy so and so
You have a brilliant memory Joseph!
1st Semi-p I saw was at Cresswell Pond NWT in Northumberland, it was the first ever mainland bird for the county and that was on the 20/08/2009.
2nd was at Tyninghame Bay in Lothian on the 30/08/2010.
3rd was the one today at Saltholme RSPB in Durham, this was a county tick and a super bird.
Gotta' love the Semi-p's:t:
birding maniac
Michael M
Andrew- seeing birds I dip at my local... :t:
Well done mate, semi ps are good birds- saw a few in N Am and one a could of years back so atleast it's not a lifer :-O. I'll update for me anyway-
Dartford warbler and woodlark, so now on 225 for the year.
Also added another dragonfly today- golden ringed.
Brilliant day, seeing numerous spotted flycatcher families, green woodpeckers, pied flycatchers and redstarts today. I dipped black necked grebe today, due to a visit being in planned, so no scope and timings were wrong- we had 15 minutes but were planning another trip on top of Dorset.
Well done mate, semi ps are good birds- saw a few in N Am and one a could of years back so atleast it's not a lifer :-O. I'll update for me anyway-
Dartford warbler and woodlark, so now on 225 for the year.
Also added another dragonfly today- golden ringed.
Brilliant day, seeing numerous spotted flycatcher families, green woodpeckers, pied flycatchers and redstarts today. I dipped black necked grebe today, due to a visit being in planned, so no scope and timings were wrong- we had 15 minutes but were planning another trip on top of Dorset.
Joseph N
Lothian Young Birder
Cheers Andrew, I can remember a lot of things that people say to me even if it was ages ago, especially when it comes things to do with birding! Thanks for sharing that info, was wondering where you managed your first. They are indeed stunning little birds - so neat and a species I hope I'll see again in the future :t: .
Joseph
knotsbirder
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193) Marsh Sandpiper
194) Bearded Tit
Managed to get up to Blacktoft today to see the sandpiper thats been there a while. Showed very well and the trip was then topped off with 3 Bearded Tit at Marshlands Hide. Hopefully will be able to go to Frampton on Tues, so here's hoping the Crake and Pec stick!
Sam
194) Bearded Tit
Managed to get up to Blacktoft today to see the sandpiper thats been there a while. Showed very well and the trip was then topped off with 3 Bearded Tit at Marshlands Hide. Hopefully will be able to go to Frampton on Tues, so here's hoping the Crake and Pec stick!
Sam
