A bit more Flamingo business, thanks to Bill Morton, Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society, Chester & District Ornithological Society & Richard Bonser for info
Ian McKerchar said
Fri Jan 20 4:53 AM, 2012
Nick Hilton wrote:
talking of flamingo's, a photo of one (Greater I think) has been uploaded to Surfbirds "Blast From The Past" gallery today, stated as being taken at Manchester Airport on the 3rd July 2011 ?????
Mr Mossman; what do you know about Runway 05R ??????
Appears on the Manchester Airport thread
Nick Hilton said
Fri Jan 20 4:50 AM, 2012
talking of flamingo's, a photo of one (Greater I think) has been uploaded to Surfbirds "Blast From The Past" gallery today, stated as being taken at Manchester Airport on the 3rd July 2011 ?????
Mr Mossman; what do you know about Runway 05R ??????
Pete Kinsella said
Thu Jan 19 5:28 AM, 2012
Without doubt Ian!! Food for thought though, especially the ID features mentioned by KM. Interesting stuff.
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Jan 19 5:15 AM, 2012
The key it seems in the age Pete; captive bred juvenile appear very rare indeed but discounting escaped imported birds etc is likely to be a nightmare and it's Cat E fate!
Pete Kinsella said
Thu Jan 19 5:09 AM, 2012
Best of luck with that one Ian!!! I`m trying to remember when the ( presumed )adult Lesser Flamingo was in Cheshire ( 90`s??), at Frodsham etc
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Jan 19 4:55 AM, 2012
I was contacted by Killian last night and have discussed the bird with him and potential origins with another Irish birder. Needless to say, I have a long road ahead...
Pete Kinsella said
Wed Jan 18 7:03 PM, 2012
Hi Folks, thought the following may be of interest http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=220755
cheers, Pete.
-- Edited by Pete Kinsella on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 07:04:11 PM
A bit more Flamingo business, thanks to Bill Morton, Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society, Chester & District Ornithological Society & Richard Bonser for info
Appears on the Manchester Airport thread
Mr Mossman; what do you know about Runway 05R ??????
cheers, Pete.
-- Edited by Pete Kinsella on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 07:04:11 PM