Why would anyone want to boil either of the Ians ()
Mark Rigby said
Mon May 11 7:32 PM, 2009
what result? Oh that one! Keep boiling ian.
Ian Campbell said
Sat May 9 2:41 PM, 2009
Riggers I rarely know what I'm talking about, boil ball, who knows, perhaps thats got a lot to do with me being a City fan, then again, maybe after tomorrows result there will be a lot more City fans . Cheers Ian
Mike Passant said
Sat May 9 12:45 PM, 2009
Hi Mark,
I'm writing this little post to clarify the "Grey Lag situation" as I think ****strap owes me a pint, and I should value your support. In the early morning gloom at Etherow on Tuesday, 5th, amongst the Canada Geese, it was I who called out "Greylag" and ****strap retorted, "where!?" I noticed his hand was trembling as he wrote in his note book. (I'm not sure if he sighed, "at last!" or not, but if you think he did, can you please let me know by private message, to avoid further embarrassment to our mutual amigo)?
There's not much I won't do for a free pint.
Mark Rigby said
Sat May 9 11:47 AM, 2009
John,
Is it not you that "took your eye of the boil????" with that excuse of a county tick!
That's happen why, surely boiling your eyes isnt good for the sight!!
Mr Campbell, I think you meant "ball"- but being a City fan, happen you did mean "boil"
roy ewing said
Sat May 9 11:31 AM, 2009
ooops!---it would appear i breached posting protocol and feel suitable chastised. Sorry folks
Ian McKerchar said
Sat May 9 10:10 AM, 2009
Greylag Goose...
John Rayner said
Sat May 9 9:16 AM, 2009
Whose boil is your eye never taken off, Ian?
Ian Campbell said
Fri May 8 8:41 PM, 2009
Sorry BOSS
Ian McKerchar said
Fri May 8 8:30 PM, 2009
I think you will find Mr.Campbell, that my eye is never taken off the boil in these instances. Mr Ewing, like every other user resistering under a nickname etc, has been contacted (immediately after posting) and is being given the chance to reply to my private message before the adjustment is made.
I think the forum only needs one public moderator thanks
Ian Campbell said
Fri May 8 7:49 PM, 2009
Not wishing to be arwquard(spell czeq) but is icarus allowed?. I'm not allowed to report the 400 LRP's by my garden pond (just joking, I live near Elton!). I think Mr McK's eye has been taken off the boil by a fancy Sandpiper. Cheers Ian
roy ewing said
Fri May 8 6:41 PM, 2009
Thanks again Sid for the info. Time to be intrepid and boldy go ................. Roy
sid ashton said
Fri May 8 1:51 PM, 2009
For Marbury, Neumans and Ashtons go to www.northwichwoodlands.org.uk and follow the links.
With a map on www.northwichwoodlands.org.uk/visitus/explorer-map.shtml
For Moore go to www.wrg.co.uk/moorenaturereserve, it's not far from Daresbury.
I notice that you have visited Brereton mere - never had much luck there myself although if you go in that direction Sandbach Flashes are interesting. There - you have enough to keep you busy for a couple of days at least
-- Edited by sid ashton on Friday 8th of May 2009 02:01:35 PM
roy ewing said
Fri May 8 11:32 AM, 2009
Morning Sid and thank you.I must admit i've never heard of neumans or ashton's flashes-in Northwich?---Where is Moore nature reserve? Is that altrincham way? Clearly i don't know my own patch! Though i do go to brereton mere sometimes---good for redpolls.G/S woodpeckers and treecreepers. I think it must just be knutsford that seems low on swallows----probably fed up with runway 2 [are'nt we all!] Roy ps----Thanks for flight advice
sid ashton said
Fri May 8 10:51 AM, 2009
Morning Icarus and welcome to the forum. When I first read your posting I assumed that you wanted to be really close to Mobberley/Knutsford but seeing as you are prepared to travel to visit my local patch at Dunham you may also like to consider Moore Nature reserve and the Northwich area including Marbury Park and Neumans and Ashton's Flashes. They are probably not much further for you to travel and give a good variety of species. The wooded areas in Tatton can be productive and you can obtain a pass for Rostherne. I hadn't noticed a particular lack of Swallows this year in the areas that I visit.
However, whatever you do don't fly too close to the sun with those wings
roy ewing said
Fri May 8 9:51 AM, 2009
Thanks Gary- will do as you advise and no doubt be visiting dunham soon. Roy
Gary Marland said
Thu May 7 11:50 PM, 2009
Hi Roy,
Welcome to the forum. Have a look at the Dunham Massey thread in County Bird Sightings to see what's been seen over the years.
Gary
roy ewing said
Thu May 7 3:40 PM, 2009
Thanks for the advice Henry. Never thought of going to Dunham but will give it a try. Went to have a look at rostherne in January but,as you say you need a scope[did spot some distant Shovelers] Funny enough just got back from Tatton. Not much on the water,but plenty of chiff chaffs in surrounding woods. Did spot a lurking willow tit---not a great view [so maybe Black cap or marsh tit ? difficult for an amateur like me----not singing so id less easy] Anyway will post if i see anything interesting .[though frankly i find most birds interesting] Cheers Roy
Henry Cook said
Thu May 7 1:43 PM, 2009
Tatton, Rostherne and Dunham are all good spots to try Roy, but attempting to get near to Rostherne is not easy unless you have a fieldscope. Apparently Mobberley is good for Lesser Whitethroats. I've seen Barn Owls and Lapwings around there pretty frequently at different times of year. Keep us informed with how you get on whilst birding. Cheers. Henry.
roy ewing said
Thu May 7 10:57 AM, 2009
Hi. this is my first post. I live near mobberley so not much doing bird wise around here[though the land around the airport can be sometimes productive eg whitethroat,garden warblers,buzzards and skylarks] .There are a few meres round here but are suprisingly sparce apart from the usual suspects. So I enjoy reading the various sightings on the forum[vicarious pleasure i guess] . I'm a member of the RSPB and WWT ,so have to wait until i get the time to visit their sights. Anyway thanks for all the postings and if anyone knows of any good spots near Knutsford/Mobberle i'd be grateful
Roy
ps Is my imagination or are there less swallows about this year?
Why would anyone want to boil either of the Ians ()
I rarely know what I'm talking about, boil ball, who knows, perhaps thats got a lot to do with me being a City fan, then again, maybe after tomorrows result there will be a lot more City fans .
Cheers Ian
I'm writing this little post to clarify the "Grey Lag situation" as I think ****strap owes me a pint, and I should value your support.
In the early morning gloom at Etherow on Tuesday, 5th, amongst the Canada Geese, it was I who called out "Greylag" and ****strap retorted, "where!?"
I noticed his hand was trembling as he wrote in his note book. (I'm not sure if he sighed, "at last!" or not, but if you think he did, can you please let me know by private message, to avoid further embarrassment to our mutual amigo)?
There's not much I won't do for a free pint.
Is it not you that "took your eye of the boil????" with that excuse of a county tick!
That's happen why, surely boiling your eyes isnt good for the sight!!
Mr Campbell, I think you meant "ball"- but being a City fan, happen you did mean "boil"
I think the forum only needs one public moderator thanks
Cheers Ian
Roy
With a map on www.northwichwoodlands.org.uk/visitus/explorer-map.shtml
For Moore go to www.wrg.co.uk/moorenaturereserve, it's not far from Daresbury.
I notice that you have visited Brereton mere - never had much luck there myself although if you go in that direction Sandbach Flashes are interesting. There - you have enough to keep you busy for a couple of days at least
-- Edited by sid ashton on Friday 8th of May 2009 02:01:35 PM
Roy
ps----Thanks for flight advice
However, whatever you do don't fly too close to the sun with those wings
Roy
Welcome to the forum. Have a look at the Dunham Massey thread in County Bird Sightings to see what's been seen over the years.
Gary
Cheers
Roy
Apparently Mobberley is good for Lesser Whitethroats. I've seen Barn Owls and Lapwings around there pretty frequently at different times of year.
Keep us informed with how you get on whilst birding.
Cheers. Henry.