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  • cyberyacht
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    edited October 2019 #2522

    No, the chipmunk was definitely land-based. In some woodland close to the Montmorency Falls near Quebec City.

  • RedKite
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    edited November 2019 #2523

    On Cirencester club site this week  and surprised to see the ring necked parakeets flying around the site did not realise that they had spread this far, personally not keen on them as they are very noisy  and have been at the brid feeders some folk have put out.

    Off to Slimbridge on Friday nearly three years since we have been.

  • brue
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    edited November 2019 #2524

    Saw two of the parakeets in central Bristol last year RK, it was a bit of a surprise too! 

  • Wherenext
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    edited November 2019 #2525

    That's one bird that I hope doesn't spread northwards. Noisy little blighters and they scare the little birds off.

    Enjoy your day at Slimbridge RK.

  • Bluemalaga
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    edited November 2019 #2526

    Hi Red Kite.

    Took a quick trip there this afternoon as the sun was shining.

    There are only a few Bewicks so far, but should be a few more by next week. The Discovery Hide on South Lake is probably the most populated at present with Godwitts, knott, etc but not the best for photos unless early morning or an overcast day as the light is in the wrong direction. The new hide that replaces the old Holden hide is due to be opened 15/16th Nov if you are still in the area by then. The non-resident (wild) birds are spending a lot of time either asleep or on the estuary this week, but from mid afternoon they flood in for feeding at 4.00pm outside the Rushy Pen, where I spend most of my visits.

    There has been considerable change this year but not all developments have been completed, so I guess you will see quite a change.

    Each time I have been lately, there has been a large increase in numbers, so hopefully you will have a good visit.

  • RedKite
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    edited November 2019 #2527

    Thanks BM not a lot about we were later getting there due to other issues but enjoyed the trip did ask a few folk and said a quiet day due to the very strong cold wind from the north and did see a few Berwick swans and as you said a lot of changes and work being done, if I had been on my own would have stayed longer but OH only manages a short time there also not a member but did get discount for him.

    Visiting Steart next month as visiting an old friends and they only live about half a mile from Steart so will combine the visit and a long time since I have been in that area, also hope to get down to the levels as well.

  • Bluemalaga
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    edited November 2019 #2528

    ‘Tis a bit hit or miss at the moment with all the work going on and the winter birds not all here yet.

    Speaking to a regular visitor to Steart told me the SEO  has arrived, if you pass the car park and head towards the beach, you will come across a rise in the road with a bit of a bend, about half way to the beach, you will probably see a few cars parked. This is the usual place to get the best view of the Owls mid afternoon. 

  • RedKite
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    edited November 2019 #2529

    Thanks for the info BM. Just hope the weather improves a bit now heavy rain at Cirencester off to Broadway on Sunday to catch up with friends. Did see two Magpies here chasing the Parakeets about.

  • Oneputt
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    edited November 2019 #2530

    At Cley, best spot was 20+ Snow Buntings

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited November 2019 #2531

    I can't match that, OP, but did see a Tree Creeper in the churchyard at Kirby Lonsdale this afternoon.

  • brue
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    edited November 2019 #2532

    Think we'll plump for Cley on our Norfolk visit. I've only seen snow buntings on top of the Cairngorms so Cley should be easier!

    We had a big flock of fieldfares on our Apple trees yesterday, no doubt they'll be back for more.

  • Pliers
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    edited November 2019 #2533

    A flock of about 7 of them flew over our garden today.

    Can’t possibly be escapees, but really surprised to see them in this area.

    Must admit I’ve ticked them off in the garden list, but hope they don’t take a liking to our feeders 😱🦜

  • Oneputt
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    edited November 2019 #2534

    We get the odd parakeet passing here and wonder if they are pushed over from Holland in easterly winds.  Quite a big flock hangs around the Delft caravan site

  • cyberyacht
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    edited November 2019 #2535

    Saw a solitary parakeet winging its way along the Thames downstream from  Chertsey bridge today during our perambulations.

  • byron
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    edited November 2019 #2536

    Staying at Kendal site on the last weekend of the season, walking through Sizergh Castle grounds, spotted a Goldcrest hovering round some berries

  • mickysf
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    edited November 2019 #2537

    At Clumber yesterday and witnessed a Jay and a squirrel having a squabble. Not sure who won but the face-off was fascinating.

  • greylag
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    edited November 2019 #2538

    On Wednesday I went to the Hen Reedbed to watch the Murmuration (expert reckoned 32000), truly spectacular, if it stays dry might return today.  Have a friend who is longing to see one.

     

    I see Waxwings have been seen in Lowestoft.

  • Oneputt
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    edited November 2019 #2539

    Great photos GL.  Going today to look if Waxwings are still around

  • brue
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    edited November 2019 #2540

    Thanks Greylag, it's good to see those photos on here. smile

  • greylag
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    edited November 2019 #2541

    Looking out of the window and it doesn't look like I will get anywhere today.

    So it's the next dry day......

    Starlings....

    600 Barnacle Geese over Southwold .......

    Possibly Waxwings in Lowestoft......

    OP....I will watch your progress in Waxwing spotting.

  • Oneputt
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    edited November 2019 #2542

    Apparently they are still around but no luck when I arrived.  Tomorrow’s another day

  • greylag
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    edited November 2019 #2543

    Worth the effort. 

  • Amesford
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    edited November 2019 #2544

    A while back I was sat  watching the TV when there was a bump on the patio door and lay on the patio stunned was a drop dead gorgeous kingfisher I've seen a few but never this close, so it was placed in a box and the RSPCA called I then decided to transfer him into a better box and that's when I found how powerful their beaks are, it was duly collected checked over and released  

  • brue
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    edited November 2019 #2545

    We had similar with a great spotted woodpecker, sadly didn't survive but beautiful close up.

    This week the birds have been literally flocking into our garden, so we've had the usual long tailed tits in large numbers, also a tree creeper and our resident blackcaps are becoming more visible. Not to mention the grey squirrel who seems to be a permanent feature. I found a blackbirds nest when I was out gardening today, very close to our windows but we never spotted the activity!

    Back to the garden now, more work to do. smile

  • RedKite
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    edited November 2019 #2546

    Have had a Tawny owl Twitting the last few nights behind us at Broadway and the other week when at Burford we had a hedgehog walking behind our pitch not an usual sight on a club site very busy with the worms.

  • Oneputt
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    edited November 2019 #2547

    Went back to Lowestoft but no Waxwings found.  Had a walk along Breydon Water, lots of geese passing overhead but few waders as tide was right in.  

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2019 #2548

    We saw Hawfinches at Fountains Abbey yesterday, a first for us. Plenty of Redwings around as well. Couple of Red Kites wheeling around over Spofforth as we drove through.

  • greylag
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    edited November 2019 #2549

    OP

    Waxwings in Beccles....Ellough road......5 of them.

  • Oneputt
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    edited November 2019 #2550

    Thanks GL

  • Wherenext
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    edited November 2019 #2551

    Had a walk along the Wirral Way seeing quite a few Redwings, a couple of Fieldfares, 2 pairs of Bullfinches, and a Goldcrest. Also a few Goosanders and Red Breasted Mergansers on the Marine Lake at West Kirby and then 3 Marsh Harriers and a Ringtail at Parkgate. Plenty of waders on the estuary as well. Good day's birding.

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