3000+ redwing and 250+ fieldfare heading south/south east between 9 45-1145 till the mist lifted then the passage stopped. Awesome sight!
-- Edited by Mark Rigby on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 01:54:18 PM
And where did you witness this awesome sight Mr Rigby?
Mark Rigby said
Wed Oct 14 1:52 PM, 2009
3000+ redwing and 250+ fieldfare heading south/south east between 9 45-1145 till the mist lifted then the passage stopped. Awesome sight!
-- Edited by Mark Rigby on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 01:54:18 PM
Phil Owen said
Wed Oct 14 12:07 AM, 2009
Redwings heard overhead as I was on my way across Tesco Baguley car park tonight around 8.30pm
Simon Johnson said
Tue Oct 13 9:57 AM, 2009
Highlight of my week the Dunnock passage - mind you I would rather have the delights of Whooper Swan and Marsh Harrier to keep me entertained!
Rob Thorpe said
Tue Oct 13 8:52 AM, 2009
Simon Johnson wrote:
trust the wigan lot to degenerate it into Birdforum levels
We've got to keep ourselves entertained somehow. We don't have such delights as the Dunnock migration to keep us busy, things you seem to take for granted...
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Oct 13 6:51 AM, 2009
It's your call, your forum. But where do we end? Winter Swans. Brambling. A seperate one for Vismig, Wheatear passage in spring etc. If some users decide they're going to post in their original site thread only then the species thread suffers and vice versa. Like I say, if your happy posting in both but personally I like to know what's at each site off their thread. If theres an obvious thrush movement (a la last year) then it will be...obvious Two threads is fine as long as everyones happy posting in both.
Then again Simon, if you're really interested, feel free to track the 'winter thrushes' yourself there may very well be some interesting analysis in it (I'll contact you off-topic with it's regard)
Simon Johnson said
Tue Oct 13 12:18 AM, 2009
trust the wigan lot to degenerate it into Birdforum levels
There was a thread set up last year to log thrush migration - bit similar to this but with the title "thrush migration" - loads posted on it. is it not better to keep this thread for the same purpose other than to set another up when the mass influx accurs?
Ian McKerchar said
Mon Oct 12 11:00 PM, 2009
Hmmm degenerating into Birdforum levels here if we're not careful guys
That said, this thread poses some problems. Do you post your 'winter' thrushes (and I agree somewhat that my winter influx of Song Thrushes to Pennington Flash apply to that title) on this thread, their relevant site thread or both? The seperate Pink-feet thread on this forum has it's own significance to monitor their regular movements and potentially track certain skeins across the county. As for these thrushes, the same can be true for large movements but for each and every Redwing or Fieldfare (not to mention your winter Dusky or Black-throated Thrush coming soon ) the original site thread might be best. If there's no site thread then hey presto, this one is great!
At the end of the day, if you're happy posting to both of this and any original site thread then that's even better, I think it's your choice.
Rob Thorpe said
Mon Oct 12 10:14 PM, 2009
Ian Woosey wrote:
dave broome wrote:
Rob Thorpe wrote:
Mark Rigby wrote:
We already know that by reading the post below?
We already know what?
It's not what you know, but who you know. Then again you probably already knew that.
Just to keep on topic I saw a Song Thrush today, but it's still autumn, so does that count??
I saw a Robin today.................does THAT count ?
I saw a Blackbird
Ian Woosey said
Mon Oct 12 10:01 PM, 2009
dave broome wrote:
Rob Thorpe wrote:
Mark Rigby wrote:
We already know that by reading the post below?
We already know what?
It's not what you know, but who you know. Then again you probably already knew that.
Just to keep on topic I saw a Song Thrush today, but it's still autumn, so does that count??
I saw a Robin today.................does THAT count ?
dave broome said
Mon Oct 12 9:56 PM, 2009
Rob Thorpe wrote:
Mark Rigby wrote:
We already know that by reading the post below?
We already know what?
It's not what you know, but who you know. Then again you probably already knew that.
Just to keep on topic I saw a Song Thrush today, but it's still autumn, so does that count??
Rob Thorpe said
Mon Oct 12 9:38 PM, 2009
Mark Rigby wrote:
We already know that by reading the post below?
We already know what?
Simon Johnson said
Mon Oct 12 7:10 PM, 2009
464 Redwing west - watch from the Atrium - Whitefield 7.40 - 9.10am
Mark Rigby said
Mon Oct 12 5:41 PM, 2009
We already know that by reading the post below?
Mike Cooper said
Mon Oct 12 12:37 PM, 2009
Simon Johnson wrote:
HEaton PArk 569 Redwing - West or south west with one group south couple of 40+ groups and largest was 53.
Also
5 Fieldfare NW
all movement stopped by 10am and started at 7.30am
Simon Johnson said
Sun Oct 11 9:09 PM, 2009
569 Redwing - West or south west with one group south couple of 40+ groups and largest was 53.
Also
5 Fieldfare NW
all movement stopped by 10am and started at 7.30am
Paul Carroll said
Sun Oct 11 7:54 PM, 2009
4 Redwings seen in Sedgley Park area of Prestwich @ 8.40 am this morning (11/10/09)
Mike Cooper said
Sun Oct 11 1:53 PM, 2009
Hollingworth Lake Sun 11/10 10:30 8 to NW
nigel charlesworth said
Sun Oct 11 11:02 AM, 2009
6 on reyner lane near ashton cricket ground, chiffchaff calling and willow warbler in bushes on lane
stuartherring said
Sun Oct 11 10:12 AM, 2009
a flock of 30 redwing flying over greenfield towards mossley 9.00 am this morning
Andy Bissitt said
Sat Oct 10 9:44 PM, 2009
First redwing in hedgerow with 4+ song thrushes and 12+ blackbirds on fields adjacent to Sunfield estate this morning. But to show summer not yet gone, a hobby came gliding in over the hill just to the left of all this action before making off over Bredbury. A chiffchaff continued to call nearby.
Nick Hilton said
Sat Oct 10 4:39 PM, 2009
8 Redwing flying west and calling over Davyhulme 1600hrs
And where did you witness this awesome sight Mr Rigby?
-- Edited by Mark Rigby on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 01:54:18 PM
We've got to keep ourselves entertained somehow. We don't have such delights as the Dunnock migration to keep us busy, things you seem to take for granted...
Then again Simon, if you're really interested, feel free to track the 'winter thrushes' yourself there may very well be some interesting analysis in it
There was a thread set up last year to log thrush migration - bit similar to this but with the title "thrush migration" - loads posted on it. is it not better to keep this thread for the same purpose other than to set another up when the mass influx accurs?
That said, this thread poses some problems. Do you post your 'winter' thrushes (and I agree somewhat that my winter influx of Song Thrushes to Pennington Flash apply to that title) on this thread, their relevant site thread or both? The seperate Pink-feet thread on this forum has it's own significance to monitor their regular movements and potentially track certain skeins across the county. As for these thrushes, the same can be true for large movements but for each and every Redwing or Fieldfare (not to mention your winter Dusky or Black-throated Thrush coming soon
At the end of the day, if you're happy posting to both of this and any original site thread then that's even better, I think
I saw a Blackbird
I saw a Robin today.................does THAT count ?
It's not what you know, but who you know. Then again you probably already knew that.
Just to keep on topic I saw a Song Thrush today, but it's still autumn, so does that count??
We already know what?
Also
5 Fieldfare NW
all movement stopped by 10am and started at 7.30am