A Day at Spurn – 23rd May 2012

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May 232012
 
A Day at Spurn - 23rd May 2012

An invite to spend the day birding at Spurn Reserve is a no brainer. So I decided to make a stop-over as I knew it would be a very early morning start. I can thoroughly recommend Westmere Farm, Kilnsea – www.westmerefarm.co.uk – Sue & Andrew Wells made me feel very welcome. Sure enough I met Martin Garner at 5:45am this morning at the Warren, kicking off the day. There were plenty of roosting waders on the high tide and many were in summer plumage. Always good to see Grey Plover, Knot, Sanderling and Dunlin in breeding plumage. There are not […]

Pied Flycatchers – what a muddle!! – 13th May 2012

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May 132012
 
Pied Flycatchers - what a muddle!! - 13th May 2012

  Well, I got a real surprise yesterday, when the DNA results were announced on the “Flamborough ficedula Flycatcher”  – see  Probable Atlas Flycatcher – they pointed to nominate Pied Flycatcher!!   What !!!       I must confess I found it difficult to believe but who am I to argue against the Science. Nevertheless I am glad I went to observe this intriguing bird and all may not be over yet.  Personally I still think it is not a straight forward Pied Flycatcher. Consensus of opinion is still leaning towards an Iberian Pied Flycatcher.    Our usual team […]

Two Species to Go!! – 12th May 2012

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May 122012
 
Two Species to Go!! - 12th May 2012

  With good weather forecast for this weekend, I was sure I had a chance of at least 1, possibly 2 of the final three species of butterfly I have left to photograph.     At Ketton Quarry in Leicestershire I was able to photograph the Grizzled Skipper this afternoon. It was difficult as I had to wait for the sun to break through heavy cloud.   With a few Dingy Skipper, Orange Tip and Peacock, it wasn’t too bad and so now down to 2 species – Holly Blue & Heath Fritillary.   IMAGES –  Nos:1 & 2 Grizzled […]

On the Chase – 1st April 2012

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Apr 012012
 
On the Chase - 1st April 2012

We were certainly in no mood for “Fooling Around” this morning!!     Cannock Chase is only around 45 minutes drive from home and offers some good birds that are relatively on my doorstep. Providing, of course, you know where to go looking for them. It is a vast area and there are many access roads leading to all corners of this heathland habitat in the middle of Staffordshire. We were soon listening to the glorious song of the Woodlark and after putting in some time, we were eventually rewarded with good views of Dartford Warbler.   Numerous small parties […]

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