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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory: 21st July
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Tuesday, 21 July 2015. A Honey Buzzard took us by surprise today, startling the observer as it flew north over Gretchen loch at 4pm, pursued by Arctic Terns. It was tracked up the island to Nether Linnay, before turning south over Torness and being lost to sight. 65279;. Honey Buzzard photos by George Gay. There was no sign of yesterday's White-rumped Sandpiper despite a thorough look by a volunteer team who are quite embarrassed about misidentifying it. Kind Regards, Peter. 25 July 2015 at 13:07.
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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory: May 2015
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Sunday, 31 May 2015. After a bright start, the first strong south-easterly winds for weeks whipped up and with heavy rain from lunchtime, expectations developed that there would be a few migrants. The day began once more with the VEERY. Or Todd's Canada Goose. Most of the other sightings were after the rain started lashing down and understandably came from the sheltered west coast. Presumably, yesterdays Red-necked Phalarope. Remained at Bewan Loch. Bluethroat in the rain (photo MW). North Ronaldsay's se...
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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory: 21st to 23rd June
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Wednesday, 24 June 2015. 21st to 23rd June. With such poor weather earlier in the spring, I guess we shouldn't be surprised that the birds seem to keep on trickling in. The most significant new arrivals on the 21st were 2 Little Stints. At Bewan Loch (remaining to 22nd), 4 Crossbills. A Lesser Whitethroat and a Spotted Flycatcher. The Subalpine Warbler. Was still at Gravity and at least one of the Marsh Warblers. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The 2014 Bird report is now available for order. NRBO wa...
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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory: 24th to 25th June
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Friday, 26 June 2015. 24th to 25th June. Without doubt the best two days of the year weather wise as the island was baked in wall to wall sunshine on both dates. A well appreciated adult Black Tern. On the beach at Nouster with a flock of 80 non-breeding Arctic Terns for a few hours on 24th was the highlight and becomes just the thirteenth island record but only the second since 2003. There was also a singing Quail. Black Tern (top photo Molly Laban, bottom MW). Wheatear (photo Molly Laban). The body plu...
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Chelmarsh Ringing Group: January 2015
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Sunday, 25 January 2015. Severn Valley Country Park - Starling roost. Sunday 25th January 2015 :. Linda and I set the net in the main bird hide pool, hoping to catch Reed Buntings coming into roost. A few small flocks of Starlings became a very large flock ( c 600-700 birds ) which treated us to aerial displays before diving into the reeds. Lots of noise, and excitement as we approached the net, expecting a large catch . not to be! Birds ringed : Reed Bunting 9, Starling 1. Sunday, January 25, 2015.
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Chelmarsh Ringing Group: Ringing demonstration for Wenlock Edge Community Wildlife Group
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Monday, 16 March 2015. Ringing demonstration for Wenlock Edge Community Wildlife Group. Sunday 15th March 2015:. Single net set up in the garden of Ian Plumridge to introduce half a dozen members of the WECWG to bird ringing. All told Linda and I caught the following in very short 'net time' given the tremendous numbers of birds visiting the feeders. Blue Tit 26, Great Tit 9, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chaffinch 1, Nuthatch 1, Dunnock 1. Monday, March 16, 2015. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Chelmarsh Ringing Group: Woodland ringing - Somerton Wood, South Staffs
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Monday, 23 March 2015. Woodland ringing - Somerton Wood, South Staffs. Sunday 22nd March 2015:. James has been busy since moving his feeders to Somerton Wood, with over 150 birds in a single net over two ringing sessions. Highlights include finches, Nuthatch and TreeCreeper - see below:. Monday, March 23, 2015. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Interesting British Trust for Ornithology links. Report a ringed bird - click and then follow purple tab to the top left. How to become a ringer? Walney Island ...
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Hilbre Bird Observatory: 30th July 2015
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Latest news from the island. Thursday, 30 July 2015. Weather: NNW force 4/5. Knot in summer plumage with Dunlin and Sandwich Terns. DB,AEH) photos AEH , seal DB. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). British Trust for Ornithology. North Lancs Ringing Group. South West Lancs Ringing Group. Visitors to the HiBO blog. Since 1 July 2009).
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Hilbre Bird Observatory: September 2014
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Latest news from the island. Tuesday, 30 September 2014. Weather: S force 1,. Goldcrests again arrived in good numbers (16), also 2 Chiffchaffs and a Grey Wagtail, not many other records today as work on the wildlife garden took priority, but a moth discovered in the garden as the work was in progress was of great interest as it is probably the first live example seen on the island. It was a Red Sword-grass (see below, photo by Matt Thomas). Monday, 29 September 2014. Weather:- E force 0/1 , slight mist.
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Hilbre Bird Observatory: April 2015
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Latest news from the island. Thursday, 30 April 2015. Weather: WNW 4-5, heavy rain. A tough day for observers with conditions hard going with heavy rain and a blustery WNW hampering migration although 6 Wheatears pushed through. However, there were no warblers on the island today. 5 Little Egrets was a reasonable number and Dunlin increased to 2,300. DCT, PT, NDW (from over), ME, PSW). Posted by Hilbre Steve. Wednesday, 29 April 2015. Weather: Wind West 3-4, good vis. DCT, PT, NDW (from over). Weather: E...
