2012, Birds, Birds of 2012, Year

A Wild Goose Chase for an Arctic Cow! – 8th January 2012

The new birding year always starts with a trip to the North Norfolk coast. With several major rarities on offer, this weekend was no exception and several Barn Owl were seen on route. So we kicked off at the infamous Norfolk Trust reserve at Cley-next-the-Sea and despite several hours of searching and waiting, we dipped […]

2012, Birds, Birds of 2012, Year

The first Waxwings for 2012 – 7th January 2012

You simply just cannot get enough of Waxwings.     One of the most charismatic and beautiful birds that visits our shores from Scandinavia during our British winter. Unfortunately, this year hasn’t been a very good Waxwing year and there are very few in the country at this time. Fortunately for me, five birds have

2012, Birds, Birds of 2012, Year

A Brute of an Arctic Gull – 2nd January 2012

Well 2012 has really kicked off with a bang!   A day birding in the NE at Hartlepool and the surrounding area certainly got us some good birds. At Hartlepool Fish Quay an obliging brute of a 1st winter Glaucous Gull put on a great show. Also in the harbour – Black & Red-throated Diver;

2012, Birds, Birds of 2012, Year

The 2012 Year List Gets Underway – 1st January 2012

My 2012 year list got underway at Carsington Water this morning. A very grey and overcast morning and later heavy rain put paid to the day. We ended on 70 species with highlights being the adult winter Great Northern Diver at Carsington along with a Redshank & a pair of Pintail; 6 Goldeneye; drake Goosander;

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