Nonetheless, persistence paid off and eventually the bird left the Wood Pigeons and rejoined the Collared Doves in the mast field.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Turtley Fascinating
A hour's dove-spotting was initially deflated by news from those on the road to Big Waters that the bird had not been seen since early morning.
Nonetheless, persistence paid off and eventually the bird left the Wood Pigeons and rejoined the Collared Doves in the mast field.
Nonetheless, persistence paid off and eventually the bird left the Wood Pigeons and rejoined the Collared Doves in the mast field.
Monday, 10 October 2011
He Who Laughs Last.........
...............is The Guvnor.
A birding tale using the medium of text:
The Guvnor (TG) - Lesser Scaup Juv marden quarry Sun pm.
The Liverbirder (TL) - As in whitley bay!
TG - Yes
TL - BirdGuides has no sign of L Scaup this morning. Boo hiss! Another Yank with Northumbria-phobia!!
TG - I predict Holywell or Swallow Pond! Worth a look
TL - Indeed. I will let the traffic die down and have a go.
TG - Plus Tynemouth boating lake
TL - LOL!!!!!
TG - Seriously!
TL - Ok. In that case I'll check out Northumberland Park to see if it is with the Mandarin!!!!
And then at 2:43pm
TG - Lesser Scaup at Tynemouth boating lake right now!
TL - Kidding. En route in 10. And wipe that smug grin off your face! You're not The Guvnor for nothing!
These are actual events and the names have been (partially) changed to protect the innocent.
A birding tale using the medium of text:
The Guvnor (TG) - Lesser Scaup Juv marden quarry Sun pm.
The Liverbirder (TL) - As in whitley bay!
TG - Yes
TL - BirdGuides has no sign of L Scaup this morning. Boo hiss! Another Yank with Northumbria-phobia!!
TG - I predict Holywell or Swallow Pond! Worth a look
TL - Indeed. I will let the traffic die down and have a go.
TG - Plus Tynemouth boating lake
TL - LOL!!!!!
TG - Seriously!
TL - Ok. In that case I'll check out Northumberland Park to see if it is with the Mandarin!!!!
And then at 2:43pm
TG - Lesser Scaup at Tynemouth boating lake right now!
TL - Kidding. En route in 10. And wipe that smug grin off your face! You're not The Guvnor for nothing!
These are actual events and the names have been (partially) changed to protect the innocent.
If one Swallow doesn't make a summer..............
...........it must be autumn!
Damp, drizzle, chilly and generally 'orrible, the single Swallow circling the large dune at Druridge Pools had clearly missed the flight south.
Two Stonechats on the shrub at the top of the same dune were pleasing on the eye, as were the Red-throated Divers and Common Scoters on the sea.
The Oddie Hide gave good views of Snipe, and loads of wildfowl on the lake,with a fare few Goldeneye.
Off to Cresswell, and from the car park, again, loads of wildfowl, and 11 Red-breasted Mergansers were impressive. Dunlin and Redshank added to the wader tally, and Lapwing and Golden Plover too.
Arcot had not a lot more, the welcoming Bullfinches in the hedgerow near the entrance gate being the highlight!
Damp, drizzle, chilly and generally 'orrible, the single Swallow circling the large dune at Druridge Pools had clearly missed the flight south.
Two Stonechats on the shrub at the top of the same dune were pleasing on the eye, as were the Red-throated Divers and Common Scoters on the sea.
The Oddie Hide gave good views of Snipe, and loads of wildfowl on the lake,with a fare few Goldeneye.
Off to Cresswell, and from the car park, again, loads of wildfowl, and 11 Red-breasted Mergansers were impressive. Dunlin and Redshank added to the wader tally, and Lapwing and Golden Plover too.
Arcot had not a lot more, the welcoming Bullfinches in the hedgerow near the entrance gate being the highlight!
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