Please keep the pipit stuff on private e-mails this thread was to congratulate our leader and webmaster.
As for your comments on the how do we compare thread.... well said that man
keep it going mate you are doing GM proud and have created a happy band of birders.
keep GM birding
Simon Hitchen said
Thu May 8 10:53 PM, 2008
Unfortunately haven't seen or heard any further sign of the Tree Pipit since 2/5 - it was singing pretty much all the time on this date so I'm afraid it looks like it may have just been a migrant. Shame because the habitat here looked pretty suitable. If anyone wants to check the area out it was at Benny Hill Plantation at approx SD951147 ( yes that is it's real name!)
Cheers, Simon
Tim Wilcox said
Wed May 7 1:50 PM, 2008
Tree Pipit - See Simon Hitchin's post Sunday from Hollingworth Lake.
I need one of these for my county list
Paul Heaton said
Wed May 7 9:12 AM, 2008
A couple of things to note.
1st well done on taking the lead in the tournament obviously you like the trophy and want it to stay on your shelf, Well we are only a tad bit behind you so dont rest up!
2nd this weekend was very busy out in the field, and some may have missed the new water pipit article and the Gull bonanza excellent pieces.
I would like to see water pipit in the Gm boundaries so look forward to catching up with one.
keep birding.
ps. anyone seen or heard any tree pipits need it for my year list help would be appreciated
Simon Warford said
Sun Feb 10 9:09 PM, 2008
Paul Heaton wrote: ps Mr McKerchar can I have my merlin points from friday please, just to put me in front of warfy
Blimey he's gone above me again, does this mean i have to put even more effort in than im doing now?
PS Cracking trophy
Ian McKerchar said
Sun Feb 10 5:05 PM, 2008
Don't worry Paul, the Merlin points aren't forgotten, sometimes people don't realise I have a full time job too other than this website
As for the trophy, a photo will be there soon and a very big thanks to yourself for donating such an excellent award.
Paul Heaton said
Sat Feb 9 9:34 PM, 2008
The trophy has landed, and is now in the possesion of the worthy winner, I hope he will be putting a photo of it on this website soon, should anyone feel like celebrating this event with a pint then suggestions as to where will be welcomed.
keep birding.
ps Mr McKerchar can I have my merlin points from friday please, just to put me in front of warfy
Paul Heaton said
Mon Jan 14 4:38 PM, 2008
Due to a situation beyond my control, the presentation of the trophy will have to be delayed for a while, but I now have the first Greater Manchester Birder of the year trophy to present to Mr Mckerchar as soon as i can, hopefully photos of the presentation will be available afterwards.
keep birding.
(Your name could be on it next year).
Geoff Hargreaves said
Sun Jan 6 6:14 PM, 2008
the fat girl has sung,well done ian ,never mind who,s paying i,ll stand the champ a beer ,or a cup of char as and when required.
cheers geoff
Simon Warford said
Sun Jan 6 4:21 PM, 2008
sounds good, didnt i see a tournemant rule somewhere that the winner get the drinks in?
Paul Heaton said
Sun Jan 6 4:05 PM, 2008
engraving of top mans name going on trophy this week presentation to be arranged, you up for a pint in the pub near astley
Simon Warford said
Sun Jan 6 2:51 PM, 2008
Well done Ian, top man whens the presentation ceremony Paul??
Paul Heaton said
Sun Jan 6 8:40 AM, 2008
In the rush of excitment for the new years day list, it appears we have forgotten about last years GM bird tournament, and the hard work put into the field by Ian
The First winner of the GM 200 trophy for birder of the year.
That will be presented to him shortly.
well done that man
As for your comments on the how do we compare thread.... well said that man
keep it going mate you are doing GM proud and have created a happy band of birders.
keep GM birding
Cheers, Simon
I need one of these for my county list
1st well done on taking the lead in the tournament obviously you like the trophy and want it to stay on your shelf,
2nd this weekend was very busy out in the field, and some may have missed the new water pipit article and the Gull bonanza excellent pieces.
I would like to see water pipit in the Gm boundaries so look forward to catching up with one.
keep birding.
ps. anyone seen or heard any tree pipits need it for my year list help would be appreciated
Blimey he's gone above me again, does this mean i have to put even more effort in than im doing now?
PS Cracking trophy
As for the trophy, a photo will be there soon and a very big thanks to yourself for donating such an excellent award.
keep birding.
ps Mr McKerchar can I have my merlin points from friday please, just to put me in front of warfy
keep birding.
(Your name could be on it next year).
cheers geoff