Well I never (oh, come on, you must have done!). It was Sir Brucie Forsyth who said you don't get anything for a pair (All: Not in this game!) but he was clearly not referring to the the 'art' of ornithology. Sun up, temperature down but rising, and off with Le Mut for the usual trip at 07:10 today.
34 species later (beat the previous record by 4), home with a little more of a smile than tea time yesterday.
Highlights? Pairs of Grey Partridge (east copse), Shelduck, Mute Swan, Mallard and Oystercatcher on/near the Flash, Woodies and Collared Doves (numerous) and Magpies and Crows (again, all over).
Also noted: Gulls - GBB/LBB/H/C/BH - Teal, Curlew, Pheasant, Grey Heron, Lapwing, Kestrel, Buzzard, Tits - G/B/LT, Finches - Go/Ch/Gr, Dunnock, House Sparrow, Starling, Blackbird, Robin, Song Thrush and Wren.
The poor Buzzard was mobbed frequently by either the Kestrel, the Crows or two of the three LBBGs.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Too bored to even think of a title.........
What an afternoon! I don't think I have been so ornithologically bored before. Ever!
Arcot Lake this afternoon was quite a non-boring start. Five Mute Swans (two preparing for jigginess!), Five Pochard (four blokes and a lady), 14 Coots, a pair of Canada Geese, one Gadwall (who'll have to get self-jiggy!), two male Tufties (who'll have to learn how to get jiggy from the 'gentlemen' who frequent the shore and beyond) and a Cormorant.
Havannah NR - should be re-titled Haven't-annah! It was quiet; too quiet!
Prestwick Carr (Prestwick Can't!) - was, like Haven't-annah, simply a Great Tit fest (and I am so bored I cannot even be bothered to attempt a double entendre with this one either).
I am off to unpack my crochet hook and Ladybird Book of Needle-Point................................................
Arcot Lake this afternoon was quite a non-boring start. Five Mute Swans (two preparing for jigginess!), Five Pochard (four blokes and a lady), 14 Coots, a pair of Canada Geese, one Gadwall (who'll have to get self-jiggy!), two male Tufties (who'll have to learn how to get jiggy from the 'gentlemen' who frequent the shore and beyond) and a Cormorant.
Havannah NR - should be re-titled Haven't-annah! It was quiet; too quiet!
Prestwick Carr (Prestwick Can't!) - was, like Haven't-annah, simply a Great Tit fest (and I am so bored I cannot even be bothered to attempt a double entendre with this one either).
I am off to unpack my crochet hook and Ladybird Book of Needle-Point................................................
Monday, 1 March 2010
Turned Out Nice!
Perfect weather for raptors in the Kielder area, so I thought. My guru concurred and so off to the area for a look-see.
Our survey said! E-errrrrrrrrr!
Only Buzzards, but on Forest Drive, Crossbills! Never seen males so red. Brilliant!
Our survey said! E-errrrrrrrrr!
Only Buzzards, but on Forest Drive, Crossbills! Never seen males so red. Brilliant!
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