Chair Wood this a.m. - 4 Siskin in flight over wood, 7 Bullfinch (flock of adults with fledged juvs), 5 Goldcrest, 9 Linnet in adjacent field, 3 Grey Wagtails flying towards Island Dam, 2 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of November 2009 03:25:12 PM
Just back from a 14 night non birding holiday in North America, primarily Alaska. We first had a one night stay in Vancouver before embarking the NCL vessel, Norwegian Sea for 7 nights, calling at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, then making our way back to Vancouver. The ship then sailed down the Pacif...
Arrived yesterday for a fortnight at my sister's farm near Durtal. Today's targeted area was around Bazouges-sur-Loire and Cre-sur-Loire. The names give a clue that the two small towns are joined by the river, only a short walk between them. Around Bazouges I heard a Grey-headed Woodpecker and saw...
Just returned from a trip to Islay. Barnacle geese everywhere and we went cross-eyed trying to find the Richardsons that is still present (apparently!). Fewer numbers of Greenland Whitefronts were dotted around and it was nice to see a small party of Pale-bellied Brents on the shores of Loch Indaal...
I was walking along the canal towpath this afternoon and got talking to a guy who said he had found the Pale phase Buzzard on the ground below Woos Nab Farm, Daisyfield. At first he thought it was dead but upon closer inspection he found it was still alive. He took it to Greenmount Bird Sanctuary where the...
We are selling a collection of Bird Books on behalf of a customer. All are in excellent condition and there are some really top notch books in the collection. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to call us on 01925 730399 and we will try to answer all queries. The list is as follows:Gu...
I have had contact from a good friend, who is a birder, about her pet parrot. She was cleaning her African Grey out over the weekend when the bird was startled by a loud bang and escaped. The parrot was subsequently seen again but a group of children inadvertently scared her away. As I say she is an African...
Had a couple of hours until dusk at this fantastic reserve.
There was the reported Lesser Scaup today but what really got me was the fantastic habitat with many lakes, ditches and a mix of woodland and moss type areas. I also found a flock of Redpolls [Lesser and Mealy] but the light was too far gone to c...
Sat 2/5 14:00 - 17:15
Walked from Fecit farm up to head of Cheesden and then traversed Whittle Pike looking for Dotterel - no joy
Many Skylarks singing , some pairs and FY
Mipits everywhere Song / Display flights & NB
Wheatear M + F + F+ F
LBb Gulls parties of 1 - 4 drifting West
I haven't been down to see the High Rid White-winged Black Tern but have been very interested in studying the rather educational photos posted by observers on site; culminating in Colin Davis's excellent flight shot of the culprit ( flying left ) today. This bird obviously doesn't know it should not...
The scope is a Leica Apo-televid 62 complete with T77 20-60x zoom lens both with original boxes. They are in excellent condition and well cared for. They come complete with a purpose made protective cover with carry strap in very good condition. The tripod is a Velbon D-600 with Vel-flo 9 tensioned...
Appreciate advice & information regarding birding in the Oldham area I'm moving oop North in the county and looking for new local patch I know Dovestones & Greenfield & looking forward to discovering the area Oldham birders, please feel free to post here & personal message Cheers...
Heard some Waxwings this morning but must have been flying through never located them or a bush with berries on for that matter
Also here 39 Snipe
1 Jack Snipe
Cheers Jimmy
Spent five amazing days walking in the Berner Oberland last week/weekend based at Grindlewald. The priority was the walkiing, using the (eyewateringly expensive!) gondola and rail uplift to get high. Fantastic walking of great variety. Birding highlights were: 1. The sheer number of Black Reds...
We are selling on commission a pair of excellent condition Swarovski EL Swarovision 8x32 Binoculars. These are approx. two years old and so have 8 years of their 10 year warranty left, the warranty being fully transferable. The optics in these binoculars are the latest version of the EL model, the la...
A well looked after pair of premium binoculars giving superb crystal clear images. Anyone looking through them for the first time will be blown away by the brightness of the image. If you have looked through Swarovskis before then you will know what to expect, no-one will be disappointed! They are in...
The latest piece of duff gen on Birdguides takes the biscuit - a White Stork 'reidentified from photos as a Grey Heron'. Hot on the heels of the 'Greenish Warbler' that was in fact a Chiffchaff also 'identified from photos'. Whilst the new British Birds ID photo guide is great it's otherwise all gone wr...
In the middle of planning an eight day trip to Spain in early May next year. Loose itinery is to fly in to Madrid, spend two to three days around Monfrague, then travel down to Donana for two to three days there and wind things up with a couple of days around Tarifa/Gib. Fly back from Malaga.
Got flights w...
My son is studying breeding Kittiwakes in Newcastle as part of his degree and is looking for a scope & tripod, ideally on a short term loan, to rent or maybe buy. Anyone got one sitting around in the loft? I would personally indemnify against loss or damage in the case of a loan.
We have run this offer before, but again in 2016 we have decided to help local birders buy from their local outlet. We will always be here for the little things, like a free optics clean or an in shop repair, as long as our great customers keep on supporting us. Thanks to all Since we cannot exhibit at the Bi...
Records here from over the Xmas and New Year period (from 17th December to 1st January) near Bank House Farm: Barn Owl x1 (seen foraging along the fence post at 04.30am 21st December) Tawny Owl x3 heard singing on Xmas period evenings without the wind and rain! Buzzard x2 pairs (one pair seen daily) Kes...
After the previous planning application for a car park and building for the airstrip was rejected over 12 months ago, a new application has now been made by Lancashire Aero Club. This new application is for the construction of a car park (adjacent to Highfield Moss) and improvements to the access tra...
Andy Roadhouse - Spurn Regular and Assistant Warden for many years - has finally had his book, Birds of Spurn, published. I collected mine at the launch event yesterday and have only had chance for a quick skim through but it is, frankly, brilliant. If you've ever been then I'd recommend getting your h...
We have a pair of the highly rated Kowa 10x42 SV Binoculars in on commission sale for only £100. The bins are in excellent condition and have the objective covers, rainguard & carry case but no neck strap or box. The RRP of this model is £260 so this is a chance to get a pair of these for a fraction of the c...
With 'Scilly Season' approaching and the need for lugging tripods around the islands being uppermost in my mind I decided on an offer for the latter months of 2016. The 40506 Opticron Tripod Strap, neoprene, for comfort and weight reduction, with webbing loops for attachment and strength, has an RR...
