tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840771122206336552024-03-18T18:55:56.609+00:00Duffbirder meets South Holderness!Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.comBlogger3060125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-46268317974086151002024-03-18T18:54:00.001+00:002024-03-18T18:55:23.925+00:00Cyprus 24 - Day 5<div style="text-align: left;"> I headed up North to Kidasi early this morning to try for a late <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Finsch's Wheatear</span></i></b>. It was a 45 minute drive and I arrived at 8pm.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I knew exactly whwere to look as I'd been previously with the Birdlife Cyprus group in 2017. It was on the cusp of departure dates but birds were still being reported, so it was worth a try, besides it was another trip down memory lane. I like that!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I did my first "recce" in the car as the track was much improved...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPpAgj1qiJxuubDO4-4h3N43j-xcNO4NOEIZSXhp135atIbfXqE3x28kzfw33ishZMCA6b0klj02ALH6am07p1q67PBfbsJf9_RXfmiQlvPDssqR4C948doaGQmNPw9_CMNvdBO7enahyphenhyphen-nzAW1UmnsTnCNF3hLGDEcvxI2P_78RzSyGPUstoFWIhqZs/s4160/IMG_20240318_091137242.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPpAgj1qiJxuubDO4-4h3N43j-xcNO4NOEIZSXhp135atIbfXqE3x28kzfw33ishZMCA6b0klj02ALH6am07p1q67PBfbsJf9_RXfmiQlvPDssqR4C948doaGQmNPw9_CMNvdBO7enahyphenhyphen-nzAW1UmnsTnCNF3hLGDEcvxI2P_78RzSyGPUstoFWIhqZs/w640-h360/IMG_20240318_091137242.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I drove a fair distance but nothing was seen except for the hundreds of <b>Jackdaws</b>. I drove slowly back down, parked the car and ascended once more on foot. I have to admit I didn't go as high as I had in the car but I still walked a fair distance. Twas a lovely fresh and clear early morning BUT there was still no sign of the Target Bird...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uA-Q-UJvEdWuUAHLHWj_ykIBEm-PHyjnT4oG2cZypTabf0Vu9-_nhm-jKAVOLgqmXyUxtQK2ij7vEmMqjJGlIq0tMqe_V83b3Vj9QZSKlKl9G22_pjX4RMsRb_U-nH32hGl5QfN05J4ixYU71oqSZXZnaYn6rGiVjVMRr_r3XFfng1ZviF_A4i86F70/s4160/IMG_20240318_093101503.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uA-Q-UJvEdWuUAHLHWj_ykIBEm-PHyjnT4oG2cZypTabf0Vu9-_nhm-jKAVOLgqmXyUxtQK2ij7vEmMqjJGlIq0tMqe_V83b3Vj9QZSKlKl9G22_pjX4RMsRb_U-nH32hGl5QfN05J4ixYU71oqSZXZnaYn6rGiVjVMRr_r3XFfng1ZviF_A4i86F70/w640-h360/IMG_20240318_093101503.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Now then <b>Buzzards</b>...again! The <b>Jackdaws</b> (70) alerted me to one circling above me. It soon drifted off North before I could get a decent photo. I was happy it was <b>Common </b>(71). I dropped back down to the car and waited some more. I did see a Whitethroat (72) briefly for another Trip Tick! Just as I was about to leave (yep that old chestnut) I picked another Raptor up in the distance...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEMKqOp2AHk3NN3vmT3HLn8qKADt4y2y2sYLNHfpP7cRaeRANhialhPh7lCEz3fLg8YuEs4_R4YNvQhsDEJqcxeMgIe7O040SdnkCOm7c9pwSQAjjZdiqdOhVEO68m_xEaWTD43De3IXL8rtBFGCM7k6-znR48iLDm3oIlxAH9CwNbBICDSVZJuB6wlQ/s4000/P1150858.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEMKqOp2AHk3NN3vmT3HLn8qKADt4y2y2sYLNHfpP7cRaeRANhialhPh7lCEz3fLg8YuEs4_R4YNvQhsDEJqcxeMgIe7O040SdnkCOm7c9pwSQAjjZdiqdOhVEO68m_xEaWTD43De3IXL8rtBFGCM7k6-znR48iLDm3oIlxAH9CwNbBICDSVZJuB6wlQ/w640-h480/P1150858.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see...it looked different! No doubt a <b><span style="color: #990000;">Long-legged Buzzard</span></b> (73) in my book...bearing in mind my experience of this Species is somewhat/very limited! Forgetting plumage for a moment, the "jizz" gave a VERY long-winged appearance. Regarding field marks, you can see even at this distance, the distinctive tail pattern...rufous with white base and the pale wing patches on the upper wing. This was a quality moment and one I'd been hoping to experience on the Trip. Your moment is the best moment...right?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Bird never came close but I managed one that illustrates the wing proportions...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyobVkOu7oSPfVoksA0pTAepgNN-_LS57ypqiLftEjWC8qO7KOVZvZdxvaonSUIwfIleMsWmYDE8DEPaZFbcEZVce_zafPP9KA4bpIDi5vRrikDl41A0zyYLDKDI_HckRZTpNbsWzhMxK03YcnnCFmtdVTzqk8PgMezwElyIizgf-iRMZrvhMBuTjGm0/s4000/P1150876.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyobVkOu7oSPfVoksA0pTAepgNN-_LS57ypqiLftEjWC8qO7KOVZvZdxvaonSUIwfIleMsWmYDE8DEPaZFbcEZVce_zafPP9KA4bpIDi5vRrikDl41A0zyYLDKDI_HckRZTpNbsWzhMxK03YcnnCFmtdVTzqk8PgMezwElyIizgf-iRMZrvhMBuTjGm0/w640-h480/P1150876.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So no <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Wheatear</span></i></b> but ample compensation here.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I arrived back in Kato Paphos at Noon and we went down to the Harbour for Lunch. After our chocolate Crepes and ice cream we took a stroll around the Headland. Unfortunately the wind had picked up, so Louise headed for the shops and I walked out to the point. I wasn't expecting much in the conditions but there were still <b>Red-throated Pipits</b> about and an <b>Isabelline Wheatear</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5qw8-sCJYOVHpI5i9a-d1UUzWMjLmLx_yL4MA5pTXcO2ZWYV_m8-9QSnMVKAZjFZC5v5sjD4IqeOQ3GhfqNLU61VABQOmsomC-_ADBQmUmQuz2vHfd5tdbOemssUJEwXDfAENI6PTCpEPuwi_sBYzggCIpQ__Vh7DPtepW0KN5u_nt5GebQ6TCrIzrI/s4000/P1150889.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5qw8-sCJYOVHpI5i9a-d1UUzWMjLmLx_yL4MA5pTXcO2ZWYV_m8-9QSnMVKAZjFZC5v5sjD4IqeOQ3GhfqNLU61VABQOmsomC-_ADBQmUmQuz2vHfd5tdbOemssUJEwXDfAENI6PTCpEPuwi_sBYzggCIpQ__Vh7DPtepW0KN5u_nt5GebQ6TCrIzrI/w640-h480/P1150889.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I then spotted a small Wader flying East that fortunately dropped down onto the tideline. After around 10 minutes I re-located it...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxBJ8u2TFyoAG5LHp82rZ3paaTjzzYYYnOr0KFr5n792WCTRUduBl6p67jCv7Ch-tLJohPMFeZH81RE7VOAaablGP8aGij36U6e_zzm5ngohBG3SSq74kunpx5ajE2AHjolxEf-y1F5FhcOKdNQeTsulrFFJEc38dI1PRRl3wp6leDJ3FRhfKbQjSXXI/s4000/P1150900.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxBJ8u2TFyoAG5LHp82rZ3paaTjzzYYYnOr0KFr5n792WCTRUduBl6p67jCv7Ch-tLJohPMFeZH81RE7VOAaablGP8aGij36U6e_zzm5ngohBG3SSq74kunpx5ajE2AHjolxEf-y1F5FhcOKdNQeTsulrFFJEc38dI1PRRl3wp6leDJ3FRhfKbQjSXXI/w640-h480/P1150900.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Common Sandpiper</b> (74)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As said on many occasions I'm well aware of the vagaries of the WWW when posting my stuff and am flattered that you give your time reading my pearls!? I know many of you can read between my lines.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After the recent Asian Desert Warbler episode I keep hearing of reports of <b><i>Grey Plover</i></b> on the Headland. Let's just say I'm only seeing <b>Golden</b>. A <b>House Martin</b> was a nice bonus as I left.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After picking Louise up at 3 we headed for Mandria. I was going to have a last trawl along the beach but...I didn't...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1eelhxy5ursctELKVvN5m8nQ-z23o3P85yxjcLjieGQVV01ItB3UEiWgCi37b6rEarxaGWhcgACpsR0rqeD6DqQpG_jyHf0Owbg7TXobh2rt13VQMWwmrXNnnO3F6A8P95UwvzZjUuWaXtY9XpC4OBxrD0B8Cst1h01HeSfTq-PsIcw4HsxE_dPCNl8/s4160/IMG_20240318_172339756.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="2340" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1eelhxy5ursctELKVvN5m8nQ-z23o3P85yxjcLjieGQVV01ItB3UEiWgCi37b6rEarxaGWhcgACpsR0rqeD6DqQpG_jyHf0Owbg7TXobh2rt13VQMWwmrXNnnO3F6A8P95UwvzZjUuWaXtY9XpC4OBxrD0B8Cst1h01HeSfTq-PsIcw4HsxE_dPCNl8/w360-h640/IMG_20240318_172339756.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We enjoyed the Kite Show celebrating Clean Monday (first day of Lent in Eastern Christianity)...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwI6TfyrpRDAeCQgTW-Omdm-IdHdCm-SJ7aYClVBMXVd75fAOIMrPOVgUWM2rr5VN8P1z8FMTj5C2UUrEwXLgc3jNV6CpyXAsgffx-GMch15JPWNyr9O9L55rH588hKuQ7UrmQ1kpa3etBSJWxIs3qMvj5OWpVr_a7b-zO8Be8Lzgq5do9ICpR1-GnXRU/s4000/P1150946.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwI6TfyrpRDAeCQgTW-Omdm-IdHdCm-SJ7aYClVBMXVd75fAOIMrPOVgUWM2rr5VN8P1z8FMTj5C2UUrEwXLgc3jNV6CpyXAsgffx-GMch15JPWNyr9O9L55rH588hKuQ7UrmQ1kpa3etBSJWxIs3qMvj5OWpVr_a7b-zO8Be8Lzgq5do9ICpR1-GnXRU/w640-h480/P1150946.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_u3JlVicom3f2h2oKf65GPberm0b7-GM4krswIGzpqYDtUJSmYo1iloqqIVr-KrHkhCT5kXa9hB3ZB8K1gTwiEuT01vIq92IVdskT-XeJp6ikg3Izpp_iDIdNMF51sF0X_CxMk_M-kkhuyGlAfqKJR4LbZK9sFw0efsLaPOdtFBW7QTxPmmjqy45otvY/s4000/P1150939.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_u3JlVicom3f2h2oKf65GPberm0b7-GM4krswIGzpqYDtUJSmYo1iloqqIVr-KrHkhCT5kXa9hB3ZB8K1gTwiEuT01vIq92IVdskT-XeJp6ikg3Izpp_iDIdNMF51sF0X_CxMk_M-kkhuyGlAfqKJR4LbZK9sFw0efsLaPOdtFBW7QTxPmmjqy45otvY/w640-h480/P1150939.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I nearly ticked this one!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A pleasant relaxing end to the day...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwSecYjkuT2Xawq1eBGLqyuj6-n4-KBIuEvo3HXf1ShC5BZpZ-kXivNpEzAxrlATBVh9DH-EGEfwZVMhFh42ZDEs9ynzkr0ZK8O1OSFCWkTk5UpAn-NfmtbDeaWpEirEVy25dO3btRVodTfQEA6oadYQKufjVa4nTGXdXkWYuh0dWymkSzoFiydNV5Qo/s4000/P1150948.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwSecYjkuT2Xawq1eBGLqyuj6-n4-KBIuEvo3HXf1ShC5BZpZ-kXivNpEzAxrlATBVh9DH-EGEfwZVMhFh42ZDEs9ynzkr0ZK8O1OSFCWkTk5UpAn-NfmtbDeaWpEirEVy25dO3btRVodTfQEA6oadYQKufjVa4nTGXdXkWYuh0dWymkSzoFiydNV5Qo/w640-h480/P1150948.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Trip Total - 74 Species</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-77659340238038582822024-03-17T19:34:00.005+00:002024-03-17T20:19:43.649+00:00Cyprus 24 - Day 4<div style="text-align: left;">Today was an excellent one. We'd already decided to have a walk around the new Headland path when news broke that a couple of <b><span style="color: #990000;">Greater Sand Plovers</span></b> had shown up. This is a regular spot for this sought after Species but sightings can be erratic.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As I scanned the area I could see a couple of <b>Golden Plovers</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZN9KpcFSSANuKJEY9ewpTHNLPRhTnGRf7IUpV4TnwSimEAkl5gUAh5Df5OD1a0jCUK9mkaDEHnwTZaU5xh3CGDvbmpzvUN7blQf1nFTvCFAaH54vZHPAKlAGAl5ApBnRlJXIBak4ArgHw65iqwBUtt9oUSvlAAeWOhiTLxiqAo8Hxf3sZJjdiSSrGsjg/s4000/P1150529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZN9KpcFSSANuKJEY9ewpTHNLPRhTnGRf7IUpV4TnwSimEAkl5gUAh5Df5OD1a0jCUK9mkaDEHnwTZaU5xh3CGDvbmpzvUN7blQf1nFTvCFAaH54vZHPAKlAGAl5ApBnRlJXIBak4ArgHw65iqwBUtt9oUSvlAAeWOhiTLxiqAo8Hxf3sZJjdiSSrGsjg/w640-h480/P1150529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>One of</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Further scanning drew a blank for 10 minutes, then...there they were, by the tideline...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcpp4BwAGK7zA99cMU1olOZNMnuDzAs-qXJrQ8nHsJtU1bFUvcgIgfnnwHru-C7rjwgQB2MOYrttOBdwbPZMr_Vs_NmXm5CDt8PI53qOYhb4cM53f6kNCi7xmNSGf6cicjhOCoxe3naLMg5KUCVM-orYhUNjV6fKZc_eVFQq42kKI-FjLtu6nxUgCVzHw/s3181/P1150511.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2632" data-original-width="3181" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcpp4BwAGK7zA99cMU1olOZNMnuDzAs-qXJrQ8nHsJtU1bFUvcgIgfnnwHru-C7rjwgQB2MOYrttOBdwbPZMr_Vs_NmXm5CDt8PI53qOYhb4cM53f6kNCi7xmNSGf6cicjhOCoxe3naLMg5KUCVM-orYhUNjV6fKZc_eVFQq42kKI-FjLtu6nxUgCVzHw/w640-h530/P1150511.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbX5LHhN_mPhSSvGMhmloRjjxfe2wupigAQNVErdNtEwZEQs6aBJ9-uQJQBsqj4xl4FoVP0wpxPiOr_M7yH-tGEwsHJ7S6a3vQSo56anTpN5ImxOlB_puQFFQ_aRcrLK0346Ss3DuVLXrrKxg6rRxVtbFbdmdGfjN5jST1coUjXc7uXQ_0ogMVcGPGzk/s4000/P1150535.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbX5LHhN_mPhSSvGMhmloRjjxfe2wupigAQNVErdNtEwZEQs6aBJ9-uQJQBsqj4xl4FoVP0wpxPiOr_M7yH-tGEwsHJ7S6a3vQSo56anTpN5ImxOlB_puQFFQ_aRcrLK0346Ss3DuVLXrrKxg6rRxVtbFbdmdGfjN5jST1coUjXc7uXQ_0ogMVcGPGzk/w640-h480/P1150535.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A "much hoped for" Bird on the Trip but not guaranteed. After watching them from behind a rock I let them be and moved back to the path. Louise had decided to walk back to the Apartment for some exercise, while I Birded the area further. I had permission lol! She later told me it was 3.3 miles...a good effort!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I had another look for the mysterious <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Asian Desert Warbler</span></i></b> but unsurprisingly there was no sign? It became apparent that there were still some <b><span style="color: #990000;">Red-throated Pipits</span></b> moving through, so I tried to get some more photos of this stunning Pipit. I walked back and forth along the excellent new path but being Sunday it was understandably busy with plenty of people enjoying the sunshine in still conditions.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I then noticed something below me in the vegetation at close range. It was a <span style="color: #990000;"><b>RTP</b> </span>totally unconcerned by my presence!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRKIIWfaYfdU1hTd4enOj3CepgP0bUEMF9JE3FebHyp3ZxkFiKuCLHQZ03LtxzLL3a5GbyLbGdcrMDRsihpYvlsx6e-EhBSAnL4URtSbDrblB0_nDTHxX6A1FEXvyH8FgWC6ugk2kbXmEMTrtZ59uEUHvyO5ybqpN8Tt2SyUpeoU8_kXTNAcPv3VA_Co/s4000/P1150569.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRKIIWfaYfdU1hTd4enOj3CepgP0bUEMF9JE3FebHyp3ZxkFiKuCLHQZ03LtxzLL3a5GbyLbGdcrMDRsihpYvlsx6e-EhBSAnL4URtSbDrblB0_nDTHxX6A1FEXvyH8FgWC6ugk2kbXmEMTrtZ59uEUHvyO5ybqpN8Tt2SyUpeoU8_kXTNAcPv3VA_Co/w640-h480/P1150569.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSyao_IomHAKlKiCvZmNfbsb48b-J6C7WxXDmOzv8A2FE-STz6LP6Jrl0N3L2B2aKQxaiDEK20kwMoLojoOUr_m8atP0S3fNqVi60rPeiXhixzbQxvGtFo0HIw57QoM8psMkeRDwzWxESq6hSTRAwrEc9gNzQTDQyt4pQ6QwUAKIkt3e1rCn8dmkHz2w/s4000/P1150629.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSyao_IomHAKlKiCvZmNfbsb48b-J6C7WxXDmOzv8A2FE-STz6LP6Jrl0N3L2B2aKQxaiDEK20kwMoLojoOUr_m8atP0S3fNqVi60rPeiXhixzbQxvGtFo0HIw57QoM8psMkeRDwzWxESq6hSTRAwrEc9gNzQTDQyt4pQ6QwUAKIkt3e1rCn8dmkHz2w/w640-h480/P1150629.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtks77LcTUs8h4EJtVX7oAL_uAcAsLdNvt5ONn1utHFs3LQznecbBD2lTm-RD2bVvLi7rmsqycLMw-wJfsxoHiCBd93HUftSFMH8ApligMUHAZH2_FIk7Nop-axG4yijpBMvOJTJyg6kKR39CLoBAzJCm82LSoLc6L269sfFcyVFNTwe-Rr90ClvKNCh4/s4000/P1150645.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtks77LcTUs8h4EJtVX7oAL_uAcAsLdNvt5ONn1utHFs3LQznecbBD2lTm-RD2bVvLi7rmsqycLMw-wJfsxoHiCBd93HUftSFMH8ApligMUHAZH2_FIk7Nop-axG4yijpBMvOJTJyg6kKR39CLoBAzJCm82LSoLc6L269sfFcyVFNTwe-Rr90ClvKNCh4/w640-h480/P1150645.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaUOnzFkTVzjIMFAYGKkmfK6OjR1ILo3d7bu3-YweHikxpf9SaVCi0t_Euijeg9N8UOXxa3O2VRgl1i3yXyrKxxj4MkLqNsnxwObBEou7HtQrxytTbTaGCUNv6TdSsiw-OlxySeKgXev9Uxg-K4maYBbUzu2BnDNSeSFPmHCM0rXQNqDpt89WiEU8Ic0/s4000/P1150673.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaUOnzFkTVzjIMFAYGKkmfK6OjR1ILo3d7bu3-YweHikxpf9SaVCi0t_Euijeg9N8UOXxa3O2VRgl1i3yXyrKxxj4MkLqNsnxwObBEou7HtQrxytTbTaGCUNv6TdSsiw-OlxySeKgXev9Uxg-K4maYBbUzu2BnDNSeSFPmHCM0rXQNqDpt89WiEU8Ic0/w640-h480/P1150673.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I'm being spoilt by this Species...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrpAiZ8cME4xE814wvWXOf10UJrnCmp5nbgsqIQVePlD2-TO6Fke0XZeac0PllYoy4UJwT7CgwNC9-gptRBC3tbpWCp8Mc3CXgGRkmlnZhiDr90BUbzpx60kc-qY_E_ddchm2PPn1Y3pWCROV09KufAca2wBNLIvSM7zT_9uA9vO5x-K1TozOFJbgEmQ/s4000/P1150625.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrpAiZ8cME4xE814wvWXOf10UJrnCmp5nbgsqIQVePlD2-TO6Fke0XZeac0PllYoy4UJwT7CgwNC9-gptRBC3tbpWCp8Mc3CXgGRkmlnZhiDr90BUbzpx60kc-qY_E_ddchm2PPn1Y3pWCROV09KufAca2wBNLIvSM7zT_9uA9vO5x-K1TozOFJbgEmQ/w640-h480/P1150625.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Birds DO have expressions!</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After Lunch I had a couple of hours up at Anarita Park...my first visit. It was very quiet as I made my way towards the Goat Farm. As I passed a small stream, a <b>Green Sandpiper</b> flew up. I pulled over and waited...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkidCD_P_O8V1UvvxSZXshZEhzKBYWpgIw5cvh7DNEhY9Z6TK8xqOWsLmmvAnI14B-4T0NwkU-pyYf1i6MdZFrrKvYOMUJa1y5KR_JSBS81bK3G-iyFe37uygLlMz99778lAFovkjdreNjyqdRcpQ-Gsq_lcdo7FwOhZXB5WJH5zdII1kBXL_dT3smB8g/s4000/P1150732.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkidCD_P_O8V1UvvxSZXshZEhzKBYWpgIw5cvh7DNEhY9Z6TK8xqOWsLmmvAnI14B-4T0NwkU-pyYf1i6MdZFrrKvYOMUJa1y5KR_JSBS81bK3G-iyFe37uygLlMz99778lAFovkjdreNjyqdRcpQ-Gsq_lcdo7FwOhZXB5WJH5zdII1kBXL_dT3smB8g/w640-h480/P1150732.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A <b>Snipe</b> was also present.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Little Owl</b> is a Species that can be found here but last Year I dipped. Better luck this time, early doors, as I drove up a steep track...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz2F4IQeUFThq8ma6YU-5cB6MbScLE1fAZRrsDR50EPg0qNeITyesKCDpLKwWOKSDLwYAIfj-qfMN_8fTuqh7cqCmSxBZ-7zKfTEeZn4KRof9QPgfngmZLJn24VN5CaqG5juEA5rK4ovIcR9UDzG1ftu12swrGLqXbgMqRkeQy812SnknCVK-WiHaLpQU/s4000/P1150724.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz2F4IQeUFThq8ma6YU-5cB6MbScLE1fAZRrsDR50EPg0qNeITyesKCDpLKwWOKSDLwYAIfj-qfMN_8fTuqh7cqCmSxBZ-7zKfTEeZn4KRof9QPgfngmZLJn24VN5CaqG5juEA5rK4ovIcR9UDzG1ftu12swrGLqXbgMqRkeQy812SnknCVK-WiHaLpQU/w640-h480/P1150724.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNXzMbmrKybnW5QdvYQ-ZGcAK8DRxsF1JUQKtV1yT7c8K-HWuZAmlJepl8gmlZSJSWFzFombAjzEzkuH4kcHnywZns-97uR0vWK2Ufw8JAwwmXMfqoBx8khl9r6cCTiplOe18EleEE5FvkpP1n7EoAf6nJPF9Op96EAyrX-3zaPg7bzHl4la3vCkuQXw/s4000/P1150717.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNXzMbmrKybnW5QdvYQ-ZGcAK8DRxsF1JUQKtV1yT7c8K-HWuZAmlJepl8gmlZSJSWFzFombAjzEzkuH4kcHnywZns-97uR0vWK2Ufw8JAwwmXMfqoBx8khl9r6cCTiplOe18EleEE5FvkpP1n7EoAf6nJPF9Op96EAyrX-3zaPg7bzHl4la3vCkuQXw/w640-h480/P1150717.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Note the body position, it was aware!</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After returning to pick the boss up we headed down to Mandria for the rest of the day...besides, the Beach Bar is now open for the season! After dropping Louise off I headed for Mandria Gardens to check out the temporary pools crated there by the irrigation pipes. Water always good for birds in otherwise dry areas. I parked up and waited. A <b><i>Hawfinch</i></b> had been reported here. It didn't appear but I had an excellent hour adding a decent number of Species to my Trip List...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Little Ringed Plover</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE13asZ6XP-b3JipxGPtUSWWks7Jd1wEPEszSWhW_an5hGr9G98ryYVCS61Ita7gfq__CF4FnSdb-C9X35sui-EB_GrGHki13AGtcok_IsP88WjBZA69RVUcWy4M61lK4QffeujBSYIm9kcfeDYwE1qIfMHVPyR3dy8MycwonLIanqKiAabNLFLYquPHw/s4000/P1150769.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE13asZ6XP-b3JipxGPtUSWWks7Jd1wEPEszSWhW_an5hGr9G98ryYVCS61Ita7gfq__CF4FnSdb-C9X35sui-EB_GrGHki13AGtcok_IsP88WjBZA69RVUcWy4M61lK4QffeujBSYIm9kcfeDYwE1qIfMHVPyR3dy8MycwonLIanqKiAabNLFLYquPHw/w640-h480/P1150769.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Black Francolin (Heard)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Eastern Subalpine Warbler</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Eastern Bonelli's Warbler</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWzsyLTh_Fw5F4pRKWhcrfaabRhCV9TRQk8XzMnkxkhftvgvKQOAHJWVMrwyA_TcGEtD-NSsM-2VkpSNZCuHN8WZ3AjkxBb9UsJKDCzPFKmwzimAEawS1w1JKxCtdp9hIiCxUCtV-c4HvYKWyq0_HhuZBX51dtiSZ_zAIJkYNwXQi5JKI1IDoEZ78ihE/s4000/P1150821.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWzsyLTh_Fw5F4pRKWhcrfaabRhCV9TRQk8XzMnkxkhftvgvKQOAHJWVMrwyA_TcGEtD-NSsM-2VkpSNZCuHN8WZ3AjkxBb9UsJKDCzPFKmwzimAEawS1w1JKxCtdp9hIiCxUCtV-c4HvYKWyq0_HhuZBX51dtiSZ_zAIJkYNwXQi5JKI1IDoEZ78ihE/w640-h480/P1150821.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Robin</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Song Thrush</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On returning to the Beach Bar to pick her up, I noticed a lone Bird perched on the back of one of the chairs...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4B_b8r0erl7-E7m8oBtKVxdkYDU1nb1b1_Q6SXX0pa7iClmKkvuHw4hB6I8au6Qda2kFBw1G6eRIVBQaxbcVFYTOH4YPUa-dSFhJNZqmlAyH0UbQJNxf0d5ebErqnz5JmBoix4m5OYdifUZ5uTAYXiSsiVgu14LDxqsLc2oW8RSKorL_AXJatts5GsNo/s4000/P1150832.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4B_b8r0erl7-E7m8oBtKVxdkYDU1nb1b1_Q6SXX0pa7iClmKkvuHw4hB6I8au6Qda2kFBw1G6eRIVBQaxbcVFYTOH4YPUa-dSFhJNZqmlAyH0UbQJNxf0d5ebErqnz5JmBoix4m5OYdifUZ5uTAYXiSsiVgu14LDxqsLc2oW8RSKorL_AXJatts5GsNo/w640-h480/P1150832.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Black Redstart at Dusk</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">You've gotta love Cyprus!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Trip Total - 69 Species</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-37628172642486071572024-03-16T18:39:00.008+00:002024-03-16T18:53:55.501+00:00Cyprus 24 - Day 3<div style="text-align: left;">They can't all be great...<b>Bird-wise</b>! However, they ARE all great because we're in <b>Cyprus</b>!! The potential is immense.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We had a leisurely start this morning and went for a stroll along the Coastal Path, which turned out to be vastly improved from last Year...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5vJZSZey58K29X55V43ZuY8hLKi76or1ICHnZT1FsAP3YNw5a6XiFGvEXuZmF45ep7DSLO3B7RB0U8at0zXYZ_euRNpFlLj0LNL2jCnM2TI8dLkb_haaWAVNjLbQaYaPRItAP6JYkeyEyBzDOMb6tb7jdlw3iztzDHKW1ljvfRnEl_NFbxnvXqSpaX8/s1671/New%20Picture.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1671" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5vJZSZey58K29X55V43ZuY8hLKi76or1ICHnZT1FsAP3YNw5a6XiFGvEXuZmF45ep7DSLO3B7RB0U8at0zXYZ_euRNpFlLj0LNL2jCnM2TI8dLkb_haaWAVNjLbQaYaPRItAP6JYkeyEyBzDOMb6tb7jdlw3iztzDHKW1ljvfRnEl_NFbxnvXqSpaX8/w640-h360/New%20Picture.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We enjoyed a wonderful walk in excellent conditions. It was completely Birdless...until these two dropped in out of nowhere...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Vh1D5j53kMdxaMvsTEynyILDacSmBztuBkw1ffvw-1zKZAE7Bjxh1mu9t3qGMNvNo1eoGl1znxiH8MxPNRxwioGuYqTlP67ibU0d3FYDzGWz3d2wDcfAjmfzMaUzRCD1pDSc5-tRWMbm-UOUxMTeRUvsdb1WeTBNs6d3ccnEPWnTAmcKjaVHemGG8PU/s4000/P1150443.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Vh1D5j53kMdxaMvsTEynyILDacSmBztuBkw1ffvw-1zKZAE7Bjxh1mu9t3qGMNvNo1eoGl1znxiH8MxPNRxwioGuYqTlP67ibU0d3FYDzGWz3d2wDcfAjmfzMaUzRCD1pDSc5-tRWMbm-UOUxMTeRUvsdb1WeTBNs6d3ccnEPWnTAmcKjaVHemGG8PU/w640-h480/P1150443.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">...they soon moved on.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After Lunch I made my way up into Paphos for a trim but nor before checking out last Year's <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Ruppell's Warbler</span></i></b> bush across the road from our place...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lZwilxb7fX2ZRvkxWtuLp87AkPTrYcO2vOjadInUFlsRHTZ8Z94KVqjaqNgwLcKe6ArkcBYX1eNEs2FNd1eyVuEDqLf0TfoH01eQ2tzWRGpOWAni1v7AWxtLoOQ-h5Zppn25a2vICsDD403mnZywz12UxMRxLbc7xiiCZynuuuW0Y7ZW6Do2-rfWVb4/s4160/IMG_20240316_102820305.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lZwilxb7fX2ZRvkxWtuLp87AkPTrYcO2vOjadInUFlsRHTZ8Z94KVqjaqNgwLcKe6ArkcBYX1eNEs2FNd1eyVuEDqLf0TfoH01eQ2tzWRGpOWAni1v7AWxtLoOQ-h5Zppn25a2vICsDD403mnZywz12UxMRxLbc7xiiCZynuuuW0Y7ZW6Do2-rfWVb4/w640-h360/IMG_20240316_102820305.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3Zs66OwR2kagFCPUnwG92nBGQMaNiLibDgGq8ZKjog5pnMc5zWRwpAs5gxq8ZU_M80tBnHji-0AkUtyPa8-sfQsSPuvcMBGYhDN8At65gtLJYvC6lVC8wneInes8aU3jIw09ERnKTB4VutqJoWYzXsDONppRqP4FiZ9zTe4OA2YbGtT3-RuC3s-Fw0A/s4160/IMG_20240316_102036858.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3Zs66OwR2kagFCPUnwG92nBGQMaNiLibDgGq8ZKjog5pnMc5zWRwpAs5gxq8ZU_M80tBnHji-0AkUtyPa8-sfQsSPuvcMBGYhDN8At65gtLJYvC6lVC8wneInes8aU3jIw09ERnKTB4VutqJoWYzXsDONppRqP4FiZ9zTe4OA2YbGtT3-RuC3s-Fw0A/w640-h360/IMG_20240316_102036858.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nothing yet but I'm confident. A successful jaunt took place thanks to Google Maps and an unusual dwelling was enjoyed to boot...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitF6anbOK0iQStulWKrjgThl1YNpWObGrh9mcc936wJ4XJbKfbRZ7SonmmQQgQIKqh1jQUiLzdF6CUm7ykcs30c8ocfnF3nasBr_OLsNuKWcn4Ls4dC0DVNnEZXBiRSoxzJYbZStku-oaXedh4LkNjRuQmGaUkgB5KHnZsm3VahsffR8pnNannQKdi0_I/s1671/New%20Picture%20(2).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1671" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitF6anbOK0iQStulWKrjgThl1YNpWObGrh9mcc936wJ4XJbKfbRZ7SonmmQQgQIKqh1jQUiLzdF6CUm7ykcs30c8ocfnF3nasBr_OLsNuKWcn4Ls4dC0DVNnEZXBiRSoxzJYbZStku-oaXedh4LkNjRuQmGaUkgB5KHnZsm3VahsffR8pnNannQKdi0_I/w640-h360/New%20Picture%20(2).png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Blue Shell House</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I was returning to the Apartment when news broke...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">ASIAN DESERT WARBLER at the Archaeological Site</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was worth another crack as I was only 15 minutes away. On arrival I saw a Birder sitting on a wall. I asked him if he was aware of the sighting and he told me he'd seen it some 50 minutes ago. I made my way around the path along the Perimeter fence...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhEj2f6kC5Azbo9aP31gPLDRIOSrnKIvSodpIKWu2g26PTcMS0wvbAUNG9OFm1gNuJBBR9iUrFTkp81GlsvAIiCdVTme1Mkg8gZvNtdJ_iZZnDG7vVkcmNOO3FssXbmecOEHeppNVE4niWkX10Y3ZaTbmzem5JVNopssXm4p0O_T6CcaGTAQn0qF86Q4/s4000/P1150493.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhEj2f6kC5Azbo9aP31gPLDRIOSrnKIvSodpIKWu2g26PTcMS0wvbAUNG9OFm1gNuJBBR9iUrFTkp81GlsvAIiCdVTme1Mkg8gZvNtdJ_iZZnDG7vVkcmNOO3FssXbmecOEHeppNVE4niWkX10Y3ZaTbmzem5JVNopssXm4p0O_T6CcaGTAQn0qF86Q4/w640-h480/P1150493.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">... to the area in question...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OggMMTgkk6g4tLCzALnw_lqgQE8ivWrmqO4cR6cmTmsVEfNz1YLrIZZ5y5OxCfJhCTW8aErVg_-LZ_4lkG0LgXGXuhOZhoi4JMOHDMCcAVKQTb73-ZBuIlGLvvrhcD5e_SuqBcWkY2bkImyjH_OSp9LK7STJ_1FU5kgQDriYQKKWBwMQsWzQv5kD1-s/s4160/IMG_20240316_162919689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OggMMTgkk6g4tLCzALnw_lqgQE8ivWrmqO4cR6cmTmsVEfNz1YLrIZZ5y5OxCfJhCTW8aErVg_-LZ_4lkG0LgXGXuhOZhoi4JMOHDMCcAVKQTb73-ZBuIlGLvvrhcD5e_SuqBcWkY2bkImyjH_OSp9LK7STJ_1FU5kgQDriYQKKWBwMQsWzQv5kD1-s/w640-h360/IMG_20240316_162919689.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">No-one present on arrival. This is hard to comprehend having my "British" head on...I'm adjusting though! I was joined by a Welsh Birder, then a chap from Merseyside. We searched but no joy. Mark Askew arrived with his crew and Matt Smith who lives on the Island and guides. Eventually they all gave up and left me alone again. I gave it till 5 then headed "home"...BUT not before enjoying the late arrival of a significant flock (c100) of <b>Spanish Sparrows</b>...my only addition of a quiet day...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVR6yMoPYLWFwKqx91-PGCO2ogVEPdUjUAxxmmgCQ6L5bIDYKpnPjFwZZnF5C7PERiqAxkyt2Ctq2xVVW9-HB3-HF0aSdWmqh7q1vQaqlzHETPtoDIuphtglVW7qux9-Nb1LxZ2vXgYqAmEoikNpLYXA9ZxPVofUypNtl9REXTKDvvL2IhXOOSPj3KSNY/s4000/P1150482.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVR6yMoPYLWFwKqx91-PGCO2ogVEPdUjUAxxmmgCQ6L5bIDYKpnPjFwZZnF5C7PERiqAxkyt2Ctq2xVVW9-HB3-HF0aSdWmqh7q1vQaqlzHETPtoDIuphtglVW7qux9-Nb1LxZ2vXgYqAmEoikNpLYXA9ZxPVofUypNtl9REXTKDvvL2IhXOOSPj3KSNY/w640-h480/P1150482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatZ0iuAJDuuarV3KD3s2OHQ7TI9QC-44cpUeXjsnl9xjX1TBFVDFspEWPyVHn_tUdKpQxFQO8luRJKTmFIkD_rtQ5Bl4h_A66IYTtHcB9FNKtm9kB4bAYDa0o5VQvd4ZesWyqoVPMLTSDmouB8mva0vzbH4vouDOHge3F6i4KmpMZce5jVhyphenhyphenFjUAc6xM/s4000/P1150474.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatZ0iuAJDuuarV3KD3s2OHQ7TI9QC-44cpUeXjsnl9xjX1TBFVDFspEWPyVHn_tUdKpQxFQO8luRJKTmFIkD_rtQ5Bl4h_A66IYTtHcB9FNKtm9kB4bAYDa0o5VQvd4ZesWyqoVPMLTSDmouB8mva0vzbH4vouDOHge3F6i4KmpMZce5jVhyphenhyphenFjUAc6xM/w640-h480/P1150474.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Another <i><b>Feldegg</b></i> was on the path...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9o5tMQ6qEWnY0_RWaQIJU0j-0ISJ97BLqjftEtu7UjRMOCscUkzmondSBVAVtgZHwrcPCRZ-mBCp50zxCzy58fZqjlnoUaA93066ijVAOAW3Gr4LC30VkVFFpq8h1xxcx22Dk3VCmZmIDmvDNOhaUjd260npvpsXHwDEipQsoXFlekAadCZ-Oy4Dthm0/s4000/P1150496.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9o5tMQ6qEWnY0_RWaQIJU0j-0ISJ97BLqjftEtu7UjRMOCscUkzmondSBVAVtgZHwrcPCRZ-mBCp50zxCzy58fZqjlnoUaA93066ijVAOAW3Gr4LC30VkVFFpq8h1xxcx22Dk3VCmZmIDmvDNOhaUjd260npvpsXHwDEipQsoXFlekAadCZ-Oy4Dthm0/w640-h480/P1150496.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Actually I tell a lie, as I had a lone <b>Cormorant</b> past the Headland.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Trip Total - 59 Species</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Seeing as it was slow today, here's another pic of Thursday's <b>Redstart</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuN-WuxpuWJleVG05AuOgF4gLBz53wKMWGh9cJff3kSHibOeQxQAwWX03X2UYm1a92kUX1aRyCVhFrPt-T-5Y6QzaipjgUNAoa-LUb95OQmAUESHm_z7dk0SOjmX_Bhc3jQ6X0i_ueTwPMb4Pqj_yue7RrdUYXxdr4_CyDjce3l_CytOr9yMCohcboNI/s4000/P1150192.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuN-WuxpuWJleVG05AuOgF4gLBz53wKMWGh9cJff3kSHibOeQxQAwWX03X2UYm1a92kUX1aRyCVhFrPt-T-5Y6QzaipjgUNAoa-LUb95OQmAUESHm_z7dk0SOjmX_Bhc3jQ6X0i_ueTwPMb4Pqj_yue7RrdUYXxdr4_CyDjce3l_CytOr9yMCohcboNI/w640-h480/P1150192.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>What a Corker!</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-55010372688006566602024-03-15T19:50:00.002+00:002024-03-15T19:52:40.220+00:00Cyprus 24 - Day 2<div style="text-align: left;"> I was on Site at <b>6am</b>...no-one else was!?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEzv6BH9kOD3VtVVfBhIGgWCxEe8IGUWHKpRBJ1gWN6ZGz19BS2snLHzmhKZbTTengZ279AX36ixxy1PQ4iuI47Kx_GKnX81_bYLZbHmHIzARfAqpmUnHI-yKqFZH3ZSkKd6k-LRO1wOzXA95eykoeObAcDHEzOd0pyAFkqSsiRRtmRhNuNwwzag1Sf8/s4160/IMG_20240315_063508022_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEzv6BH9kOD3VtVVfBhIGgWCxEe8IGUWHKpRBJ1gWN6ZGz19BS2snLHzmhKZbTTengZ279AX36ixxy1PQ4iuI47Kx_GKnX81_bYLZbHmHIzARfAqpmUnHI-yKqFZH3ZSkKd6k-LRO1wOzXA95eykoeObAcDHEzOd0pyAFkqSsiRRtmRhNuNwwzag1Sf8/w640-h360/IMG_20240315_063508022_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It was a lovely fresh morning with a moderate breeze. All the constitutionals were out and about but the atmosphere was convivial and the Birds that were present, didn't seem to mind. I scanned the area around the "pin" thoroughly and for a good while but nothing showed. However, there were plenty of <b>Pipits</b> and <b>Wagtails</b> to check through. Eventually I found a subject that fitted the bill...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedI97YN7ZEO1jiqpLEw5TsrAujODz1tRfrLtNsrPM_jjNquiHUb_g6sWHA-_ECjrRw_yxO7dioXSA1CBczZid5hV8JNC9T9KzWNvee1brDtpRAclppq83Eip30cu_uQWjw_QcmYO28j1PJwuAcPXms0lf3f5GtaU9CCPo7-sSxBO9OsKDQ9iMP11AlJE/s4000/P1150310.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedI97YN7ZEO1jiqpLEw5TsrAujODz1tRfrLtNsrPM_jjNquiHUb_g6sWHA-_ECjrRw_yxO7dioXSA1CBczZid5hV8JNC9T9KzWNvee1brDtpRAclppq83Eip30cu_uQWjw_QcmYO28j1PJwuAcPXms0lf3f5GtaU9CCPo7-sSxBO9OsKDQ9iMP11AlJE/w640-h480/P1150310.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Red-throated Pipit</b><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I reckon there were at least <b>20</b> Birds scattered around the area giving superb close views (my best ever) in the early morning Sunshine...<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I did "snatch" a <b>Baltic</b> though...just...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtYYU8ppomC4U9ypIvvtpKIgK7a-O-ntTTRmfeJMS_fJyHLg5md8LcvAysLEVxjH0HU5Wzjd6bbOaB_qU6Rd664MMp51EYVhLm45uePL5OYJjCF03J0_autpbCJyEbilaIExS5k8qq7jgmQAOAEF_fZlmeKVv1UpYehk6heRux_tsv_AgUOZykFlKcvo/s4000/P1150351.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtYYU8ppomC4U9ypIvvtpKIgK7a-O-ntTTRmfeJMS_fJyHLg5md8LcvAysLEVxjH0HU5Wzjd6bbOaB_qU6Rd664MMp51EYVhLm45uePL5OYJjCF03J0_autpbCJyEbilaIExS5k8qq7jgmQAOAEF_fZlmeKVv1UpYehk6heRux_tsv_AgUOZykFlKcvo/w640-h480/P1150351.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colin Richardson later reported a <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">GREAT BLACK-HEADED</span></i></b> (always will be for me) West at Mandria during the morning. Maybe I missed it!!!?<div><br /></div><div>The afternoon was spent East of Paphos at Agia Varvara then Mandria. The former initially produced <b>Green Sandpiper</b> and <b>House Martin</b> for the Trip List. The three pools were thick with vegetation making viewing very difficult. However there were a few flooded tracks, so we positioned the car so we could view them.mThey eventually attracted <b>Serin...</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQSxELlIDjQ5eCp0KeFtCs0_2bWU48N31P1KM-o4UzXWbz2P5Fsfdol8BmOncrHNxo6XS7FNyyjIx23rMlJdywQelwdPlFGiNN811BKm-r3-yPdNgXWmLGLX7IZtaD50zhAzs-BnNo0wf2_Km4A-JUu3p75_Vf3uVWvpirkeHELUP0IRdI0QmNd4TYvM/s4000/P1150373.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQSxELlIDjQ5eCp0KeFtCs0_2bWU48N31P1KM-o4UzXWbz2P5Fsfdol8BmOncrHNxo6XS7FNyyjIx23rMlJdywQelwdPlFGiNN811BKm-r3-yPdNgXWmLGLX7IZtaD50zhAzs-BnNo0wf2_Km4A-JUu3p75_Vf3uVWvpirkeHELUP0IRdI0QmNd4TYvM/w640-h480/P1150373.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Goldfinch</b>, <b>Linnet</b> and <b>Corn Bunting</b>. The latter being part of a group of <b>15</b> in one bush...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWKBsBnWCAZA5AdE5pC9nOc_Qag9qE1aYjxSis3taeNSx3BTomvRV09FMY09_1djeTl6UQNFOfzMEIxwL4KBhdYzJs8iPTTUZxglvr0FJsIX4NyQ07Ax2g8Bsm3pMRPo3cnn9JYiXEdKTYa9_ic6Voobu7gjne653GHWwS3wEUztZQACCrvGYcEKMMWk/s4000/P1150367.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWKBsBnWCAZA5AdE5pC9nOc_Qag9qE1aYjxSis3taeNSx3BTomvRV09FMY09_1djeTl6UQNFOfzMEIxwL4KBhdYzJs8iPTTUZxglvr0FJsIX4NyQ07Ax2g8Bsm3pMRPo3cnn9JYiXEdKTYa9_ic6Voobu7gjne653GHWwS3wEUztZQACCrvGYcEKMMWk/w640-h480/P1150367.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Have to admit the Weather wasn't great today with frequent showers and significant cloud cover. The last hour was spent on the "front" at Mandria looking for <b>Wheatears</b>. They had been thin on the ground during my first two days but eventually I both <b>Northern</b> and <b><span style="color: #990000;">Isabelline</span></b> here in the fading light...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbD7JY4LXHkrWuEW1VuKm7Gd6K-zkrUmXA9LzV1xDbpLHuSq8vWefLxHyo-bXYNmp4hnOI4MpvIQfFlWGcrsy5bEqpD_aRJrpBDcG40gutcAmSpmrpWHDfq5R3i2f2kos0CNScGBiESNfXMbiL_nFQs-eXdFbMlz93sE94BeQm_sO_3kU7vBp1Y4-ch0/s4000/P1150389.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbD7JY4LXHkrWuEW1VuKm7Gd6K-zkrUmXA9LzV1xDbpLHuSq8vWefLxHyo-bXYNmp4hnOI4MpvIQfFlWGcrsy5bEqpD_aRJrpBDcG40gutcAmSpmrpWHDfq5R3i2f2kos0CNScGBiESNfXMbiL_nFQs-eXdFbMlz93sE94BeQm_sO_3kU7vBp1Y4-ch0/w640-h480/P1150389.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtrwuLd9KOeABd655nVdhoCI5CQOiIqpKJVtaRaP4tRWZpJjAPErBOp3t3el9JtpNermNF-2BUQk1py7i11Y7ccslu1WVynG4CWJ8HiYNIkkFE3kOjbzlRH2w8WIzKw7LTM_wYi6JM4C3-lNapCO5UNh6cYxu4RXXi_rdGv8syv92V9-FREK1Ke2O8ks/s4000/P1150391.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtrwuLd9KOeABd655nVdhoCI5CQOiIqpKJVtaRaP4tRWZpJjAPErBOp3t3el9JtpNermNF-2BUQk1py7i11Y7ccslu1WVynG4CWJ8HiYNIkkFE3kOjbzlRH2w8WIzKw7LTM_wYi6JM4C3-lNapCO5UNh6cYxu4RXXi_rdGv8syv92V9-FREK1Ke2O8ks/w640-h480/P1150391.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgeD8FkhkoMo0YGDSPBIhGVZH3P-onlI1-Q40Sy3rF8mHqC7WYFnxYZiRSs0xrSFy_2ZDLa5Q11MnvdaZZjbtd0E0VfC8nEb-oDz19Sqxg1hsFeqGztAsDKkKBKfXX3M_ZDhXS3ideSuw3gSLny36tnztCVdcePqLR23X0Biu54MyDdIEs3VjfFQwRRo/s4000/P1150403.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgeD8FkhkoMo0YGDSPBIhGVZH3P-onlI1-Q40Sy3rF8mHqC7WYFnxYZiRSs0xrSFy_2ZDLa5Q11MnvdaZZjbtd0E0VfC8nEb-oDz19Sqxg1hsFeqGztAsDKkKBKfXX3M_ZDhXS3ideSuw3gSLny36tnztCVdcePqLR23X0Biu54MyDdIEs3VjfFQwRRo/w640-h480/P1150403.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RIYwZZ7-3S6khKznN_BD0l-tPMh43hmF8nh_gGBPKTpMF6b-ZHjoEZPGhYMHNxt7cAz0FzSjcegrb5KVbHEI0bcaAO17Qtf1fPO2niHKtAXgUaeB3ua_vQWNAiYFFY_lR3GnZF-lmaA8VpcTftJP7ahWq9wQOUZ9cSI12zDhNFXJMsASG62LmhEtxxU/s4000/P1150425.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RIYwZZ7-3S6khKznN_BD0l-tPMh43hmF8nh_gGBPKTpMF6b-ZHjoEZPGhYMHNxt7cAz0FzSjcegrb5KVbHEI0bcaAO17Qtf1fPO2niHKtAXgUaeB3ua_vQWNAiYFFY_lR3GnZF-lmaA8VpcTftJP7ahWq9wQOUZ9cSI12zDhNFXJMsASG62LmhEtxxU/w640-h480/P1150425.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Isabelline at Dusk</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>We watched the Sunset, then headed "home"</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Trip Total - 57 Species</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-15229648670090541052024-03-14T20:38:00.002+00:002024-03-14T20:38:53.737+00:00Cyprus 24 - Day 1<p>As usual I've pushed it a bit more than anticipated, despite purporting to give it the "chilled" approach!?We've just got back at 9pm but I'll give it a go.</p><p>Still...there you go. The morning was spent at the Archaeological Site, as it wasn't far away from the Mall...if you get my drift! I was first in at 8.30, picking up my OAP freebie ticket on the way. There are a few advantages of advanced age...not many!</p><p>I headed for the Site of the <b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Hume's Warbler</i></span></b>,<b><span style="color: #990000;"><i> </i></span></b>a hint of Deja Vu here after last year?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRsaVUd03-BPuVBB8cQ4sMFXH2kHv0ZiwmLfKOM-isbhs_czi1zkEJvBRssaYP6Gss9ehKMMFCc3k1sjL7mM03lwnvEwdRZMfvUZvY7eTf8CRYPL2PLxJCqwlWTB_W-524WgXwwNf6NPViUGCj4ff4kQIHtFcwN6gEGuj7XA-JNpK3zl20N2UryslZVo/s4160/IMG_20240314_110136859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRsaVUd03-BPuVBB8cQ4sMFXH2kHv0ZiwmLfKOM-isbhs_czi1zkEJvBRssaYP6Gss9ehKMMFCc3k1sjL7mM03lwnvEwdRZMfvUZvY7eTf8CRYPL2PLxJCqwlWTB_W-524WgXwwNf6NPViUGCj4ff4kQIHtFcwN6gEGuj7XA-JNpK3zl20N2UryslZVo/w640-h360/IMG_20240314_110136859.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> ...No luck after 45 minutes BUT stunning prolonged views of this gorgeous male <b>Redstart</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRh87AF0Cb_FAOP1DZQAALybw5wumqiEVMUeW4CpN8wtwlyrEB8qyaKny3f6h-_SC7ot8wB9bSzRFS6WxoEr0bSJJt7YW37oQsyHAEO8tnVLjR00hKC2AXezcq8kodDo92rnGJv-0AUtEp-qFkzp-5sXgZ4AFCzuU3cqRNli_C-lRzz4AxxqlLxbHnlTs/s4000/P1150092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRh87AF0Cb_FAOP1DZQAALybw5wumqiEVMUeW4CpN8wtwlyrEB8qyaKny3f6h-_SC7ot8wB9bSzRFS6WxoEr0bSJJt7YW37oQsyHAEO8tnVLjR00hKC2AXezcq8kodDo92rnGJv-0AUtEp-qFkzp-5sXgZ4AFCzuU3cqRNli_C-lRzz4AxxqlLxbHnlTs/w640-h480/P1150092.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU51Jgs57MTTS7pGDYbVke9Ed7k2Xm3cqCKwK6nCV315rSCc1sxzDKODNuH7oPIfXkLWD_1aUZeklnk9r21PT1B_UM3poiQb2mFcAMxEP65FKfExuY2KUFXM2hj47C9xAzl9btDW1KtenslEwV5zpaVsdGY6qZih_rd-qRx6t4aQZqkj7ir8ZSbSHz2o/s4000/P1150111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU51Jgs57MTTS7pGDYbVke9Ed7k2Xm3cqCKwK6nCV315rSCc1sxzDKODNuH7oPIfXkLWD_1aUZeklnk9r21PT1B_UM3poiQb2mFcAMxEP65FKfExuY2KUFXM2hj47C9xAzl9btDW1KtenslEwV5zpaVsdGY6qZih_rd-qRx6t4aQZqkj7ir8ZSbSHz2o/w640-h480/P1150111.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The light being slightly better than Holmpton! I scanned the ruin behind me thinking it looked good for <b>Blue Rock Thrush</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5kBDLidLyJMFl5Sxa5ujV9GTvR464Jp7nzha2BaYt_b-J2Q3P5i37dPLgblBgTdxHqE9c66R5STFq0ylUAi2i3_8ezWWBhILnPf1-y7L_QsXrKnmJ8Uhiz9fLZobyFcMkANd1KC_lSZAjy8IHXnJTKWACk-Ddy6C4CAQorTu5D7BUvjJbk47F2TTIdg/s4000/P1150131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5kBDLidLyJMFl5Sxa5ujV9GTvR464Jp7nzha2BaYt_b-J2Q3P5i37dPLgblBgTdxHqE9c66R5STFq0ylUAi2i3_8ezWWBhILnPf1-y7L_QsXrKnmJ8Uhiz9fLZobyFcMkANd1KC_lSZAjy8IHXnJTKWACk-Ddy6C4CAQorTu5D7BUvjJbk47F2TTIdg/w640-h480/P1150131.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">That's how it went...honest!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="3253" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVq0bE2O55z7c0LFBdpaPkeKvYaFs2oNippfGlmiFF-2Ivtr1rd1Ul5Ua7NPOzuTZgVvOWIHgz9q6SLJ9wvJdO-sSh3DXQle21HDZK_nU4aktoKJYG6fWlSyNEN7GjT6MqjW5rHQUoWxQ97sIKtcXHPY4ER2qdck9B59OYes9VzbacD4dPhRBWNujdpw8/w640-h538/P1150158.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A <b>Crested Lark</b> arrived...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59YznWgZvFFcYNkesHptKsmIyzIqCx9AlZm70UHQgtvDZKeoO9j15M3kkP2i9gfzVGS29geMWV5AOQ3mXVnBarSGraUI5RlkiSvnKf3CK2Pjfu5pvuFu4f5kheGCyPF4lyPeA0CKypHx-AUPnJxhocko5gWCVopd3HShp_ChrZXPczWvdS_n2MSJ_8TY/s4000/P1150138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59YznWgZvFFcYNkesHptKsmIyzIqCx9AlZm70UHQgtvDZKeoO9j15M3kkP2i9gfzVGS29geMWV5AOQ3mXVnBarSGraUI5RlkiSvnKf3CK2Pjfu5pvuFu4f5kheGCyPF4lyPeA0CKypHx-AUPnJxhocko5gWCVopd3HShp_ChrZXPczWvdS_n2MSJ_8TY/w640-h480/P1150138.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">...common but distinctive.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other Species seen here included...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Hoopoe 3</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Blackcap f</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Red-rumped Swallow</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tree Pipit</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Chiffchaff</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Lesser Whitethroat</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Zitting Cristicola</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Greenfinch</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also saw a flock of <b>Greater Short-toed Larks </b>(6) further down the track...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwQVYQQAJI0IxUU8W3DD2KfRCQt554lHNje_jBK4tYDGWRfOGs1JgB-2GL9-X_YNzE3PfMfqsHMxzTfyFLjj3nqTpIfnZuV8NyVHI6sC2qyoAdBHTqQr2MeuLT4ujAFZsrQuMepnMdYevhbKYT7GENnBKpyETAMvqRHEY3NpFYk4-gMqRSVS9P43ZA5E/s4000/P1150212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwQVYQQAJI0IxUU8W3DD2KfRCQt554lHNje_jBK4tYDGWRfOGs1JgB-2GL9-X_YNzE3PfMfqsHMxzTfyFLjj3nqTpIfnZuV8NyVHI6sC2qyoAdBHTqQr2MeuLT4ujAFZsrQuMepnMdYevhbKYT7GENnBKpyETAMvqRHEY3NpFYk4-gMqRSVS9P43ZA5E/w640-h480/P1150212.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I returned to the <b>Hume's</b> Site to give it a second "go". It was 10.30 now and things were warming up (no complaints here). Then there it was, out on a dead snag momentarily, just long enough for me to ID it with my bins...but not long enough for a pic...unfortunately. Bins or camera first? Bins quicker but no record. Camera gets a record...IF it focusses in time and you can get "on it"? It wasn't seen again, despite waiting another 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I picked Louise up from the Mall and we headed back to the apartment to pay the balance! As we'd sorted the logistics out I decided to head for Akrotiri as there were two prime targets over there. It's only an hour on the excellent Motorway and besides there's another Mall there for Louise! After a coffee I headed for the Gravel Pits, armed with exact co-ordinates for the first target...<b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>LESSER-SHORT TOED LARK</i></span></b>, which would be a <b>Lifer</b> for me. I had some trouble negotiating the myriad of tracks out there but eventually arrived at the exact spot, which was confirmed by the presence of 2 Cypriot Birders. It was VERY windy but the small flock of Larks was present and after a short while I was happy I'd identified the correct one!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Relieved I headed back a more direct way to the the Marsh. Here I was to try for the <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">WHITE-THROATED KINGFISHER</span></i></b> which would be another <b>Lifer</b>!! Alas, it wasn't to be despite a 2 hour vigil. I was definitely in the right spot; again confirmed by passing Birders. Maybe the strong wind had played a part? Almost certainly. I will return!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I enjoyed some excellent Birding whilst waiting. Species included <b>Spur-winged Plover</b> (my preference)...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRgCImzo9iTC7Ykha7NHH6-wIVtQLeiNRRtv6sOUMbPKLgBA8HAndebf5tdPeYEWzrKqFnYLvHMxB9NRc1PIerp0p79s-blkQEa2PlO1J7aRTtrw_WhWrxOh4OxTLzNDkIdhuZ2iUF_e3v-GMcVnVVrlbU1c_jXjwkb6zY6Ba5W4tuaZ07hTT27LoFbg/s3311/P1150269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3311" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRgCImzo9iTC7Ykha7NHH6-wIVtQLeiNRRtv6sOUMbPKLgBA8HAndebf5tdPeYEWzrKqFnYLvHMxB9NRc1PIerp0p79s-blkQEa2PlO1J7aRTtrw_WhWrxOh4OxTLzNDkIdhuZ2iUF_e3v-GMcVnVVrlbU1c_jXjwkb6zY6Ba5W4tuaZ07hTT27LoFbg/w640-h580/P1150269.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cattle Egret</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Black-winged Stilt (10)<span><a name='more'></a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Ruff (12)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Marsh Harrier</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll do some initial totting up tomorrow (and maybe post a few more pics from today), as news had just broken this evening...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="color: #990000;">ASIAN DESERT WARBLER</span></i></b> at Paphos Headland...exactly the spot I was going to anyway to look for "Phil's" <b><i>Tree Sparrow</i></b>!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay tuned...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-50995040258443726642024-03-13T19:27:00.005+00:002024-03-13T19:38:44.492+00:00Cyprus 24 - Landed!<p>We've made it after a hectic 2 days which I won't bore you with. It's time to relax now and enjoy the Island, the Weather and of course the Birds!</p><p>Tomorrow will be spent locally around Paphos, trying to see some key Species that have been seen today.</p><p>There's a <b>Black-eared Wheatear</b> at Timi Beach and a <b>Bimaculated Lark</b> at Mandria for starters! Here's the Bird I saw in 2018 at Akrotiri Gravel Pits on this very date...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh337iCCKIa8_TD_SUv6alAX15u_DECYY-IdK9PxElyrhqZX1lSIV8RoKDwxTveh4bC1gAKLJqqw14YFhoSjs2VuVsykCCzy1d6cs_vxmVFHMW8uTwZhIedqtPtTBalo57jlckp7w9EygIPLYHdeapuw9xvWpKN2ksOFBZ7IYBE6DJ5pXZHk5b7SOSUvzs/s1070/FB_IMG_17103580866076268.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1070" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh337iCCKIa8_TD_SUv6alAX15u_DECYY-IdK9PxElyrhqZX1lSIV8RoKDwxTveh4bC1gAKLJqqw14YFhoSjs2VuVsykCCzy1d6cs_vxmVFHMW8uTwZhIedqtPtTBalo57jlckp7w9EygIPLYHdeapuw9xvWpKN2ksOFBZ7IYBE6DJ5pXZHk5b7SOSUvzs/w640-h480/FB_IMG_17103580866076268.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Daily reports will start tomorrow. Stay tuned...</p>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-13615756544407394962024-03-11T21:23:00.000+00:002024-03-11T21:23:24.339+00:00Cyprus 24 - Prospects<div style="text-align: left;">It's time...well nearly!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fun with the modern world technology which is supposed to make things...easier!? Anyway we'll get there in the end...hopefully.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So..what to expect? Nothing really! Just a chilled Holiday enjoying what comes my way. I'll be covering all areas and trying to see as many Species as possible...and then there's the surprises...of course. It will be nice to renew old acquaintances and maybe make new ones. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As a precursor, I thought I'd post a "possibles" List...for a bit of fun. Flicking through the FULL List below is a mixture of potential <b>Cyprus Ticks</b> of varying status...a random attempt...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Little Swift</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Demoiselle Crane </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Little Bittern</div><div style="text-align: left;">Oystercatcher</div><div style="text-align: left;">Grey Plover</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lapwing</div><div style="text-align: left;">Arctic Skua</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Great Black-headed Gull</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Caspian Tern</div><div style="text-align: left;">Whiskered Tern</div><div style="text-align: left;">Osprey</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Short-toed Eagle</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Lesser-Spotted Eagle</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Booted Eagle</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Montagu's Harrier</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">White-throated Kingfisher</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Raven</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tree Sparrow</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lesser Short-toed Lark</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000;">Buff-bellied Pipit</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Red-fronted Serin</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">...and hopefully a <b><span style="color: #990000;">MEGA</span></b> or two!?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll be doing a daily write up of my exploits starting on <b>Thursday</b> evening, hopefully you'll join me for the ride...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-65253708638502262652024-03-09T20:13:00.001+00:002024-03-09T20:13:19.404+00:00County Twitching<div style="text-align: left;">The first target wasn't really a Twitch, as I was heading over (hopefully) anyway yesterday, to meet Haydn at Bubwith/North Duffield. I arrived at <b>8</b>...which was a relief!! We set our stalls our by the gate and started to scan for the <b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>American Wigeon</i></span></b>...again!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was a tad fresh with a moderate Easterly wind...no doubt less fresh than Holmpton though. The water levels had dropped some more but there was plenty left and Birds aplenty. Haydn did a count of <b>Pintail</b> and managed <b>325</b>!!! No doubt some hidden also. After around 45 minutes another car pulled up. It was Tim Jones who joined us in the search. After only a couple of minutes he casually commented..."There's the <b><span style="color: #990000;">American Wigeon</span></b>"! We all had a chuckle at his understated comment and then got "on" the Bird at around 400yds. I managed a BOC record pic (just) before it went to sleep...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpMu91dksKpBCqqug12Q1861nderaWH9KXog5HEDIrDX9c-coHAEwndGtwhmOODUJtX9XjmxlkGTgHHfBs9mExfVmfxP-Gg0mq70tzuLP1v2Z83xSGGJagpleARPGa16X0w-DO1f79yCjaQB8-MF9QShbi3O6CYArHr3Gnj72h_kOX1feIYLfsVZhn2g/s1470/New%20Picture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1470" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpMu91dksKpBCqqug12Q1861nderaWH9KXog5HEDIrDX9c-coHAEwndGtwhmOODUJtX9XjmxlkGTgHHfBs9mExfVmfxP-Gg0mq70tzuLP1v2Z83xSGGJagpleARPGa16X0w-DO1f79yCjaQB8-MF9QShbi3O6CYArHr3Gnj72h_kOX1feIYLfsVZhn2g/w640-h360/New%20Picture.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Tim moved on, we thanked him again and Birded the area for a while longer.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We then moved up to the Geoff Smith Hide and joined Tim again. We were being greedy now, hoping to locate the recently reported <b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Green-winged Teal</i></span></b> on <b>Bubwith Ings</b>. Needless to say...we didn't.</div><div style="text-align: left;">However we DID enjoy three groups of <b>Black-tailed Godwits</b> heading South over Bubwith Ings numbering around <b>150</b>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuRp1XF9qVMBlUuZXWPfo6RHoygBkbXYMLSXNTmBF1LHLcVE3dKd012FvZaMLNWk_02fbWzmMSX1mLS3PIm-BLOxoBrvxsSYFBrKrbqW65hEBvJGHZjMgAoaD-TolXdsdPpK504GvDML1IjN68M07-IWTLJnj1cGdkDRZVVVvCE5jj_0y5t6lZmKKf8Q/s3000/P1150002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2821" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuRp1XF9qVMBlUuZXWPfo6RHoygBkbXYMLSXNTmBF1LHLcVE3dKd012FvZaMLNWk_02fbWzmMSX1mLS3PIm-BLOxoBrvxsSYFBrKrbqW65hEBvJGHZjMgAoaD-TolXdsdPpK504GvDML1IjN68M07-IWTLJnj1cGdkDRZVVVvCE5jj_0y5t6lZmKKf8Q/w602-h640/P1150002.JPG" width="602" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Haydn wished me well for my forthcoming trip and I headed home at 1.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This morning I was waiting for news of a <b>Grebe</b>, thankfully positive news arrived at 7.45. I gathered my gear and my Dog and headed for Scarborough. It's a difficult journey winding along up the Coast but I eventually arrived at <b>Burton Riggs</b> <b>N.R.</b> around 10.30. After giving Bud a stretch, I headed for the North Lake. A Birder was looking at the Site Map, it turned out to be Gordon Brand who I knew through Tony Dixon and Trevor Charlton. It was a small Lake with a large single Island. There were a few Birders scattered around the perimeter and we found a spot by the edge.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Bird wasn't on show initially but it eventually it showed itself feeding at various spots around the Lake. Eventually it came our way. It was the default gloomy day but I managed some decent shots of this dapper summer-plumaged stunner...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7oZFya7KSMgMeQ6Y3Udxs6C0g1vEHmBVQQMRFxhbPUCxhlcy8zxLtK4-J45m-DkCIvEOR9QVmz-v_HtZb_ETrQGTu-pVB8FYOSF3B2Jvk6ctOTZUU-YOrdHlAxGO-8_A6LA4SvJaEstW69BoFuwxgTH1yVl8P2SJNqzZ3aojF_iCF1bA-hryVF8fNOU/s4000/P1150016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7oZFya7KSMgMeQ6Y3Udxs6C0g1vEHmBVQQMRFxhbPUCxhlcy8zxLtK4-J45m-DkCIvEOR9QVmz-v_HtZb_ETrQGTu-pVB8FYOSF3B2Jvk6ctOTZUU-YOrdHlAxGO-8_A6LA4SvJaEstW69BoFuwxgTH1yVl8P2SJNqzZ3aojF_iCF1bA-hryVF8fNOU/w640-h480/P1150016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-hdDveAle7vWUY9DviMoKFM_uDg_ker3icQIFixijJRStNcbrdu_j2vwr0HdukbJ3NuBO2HWfdCkHCO5UIVMeISOYMpcRXSvdvzUP8UNg-U5AkCUoz7eLw0zwOPoq08uGU8OhsrME3LbHn3L_TB53rOkmtMDpQsE_W-DHMi4PDiIRds5JnhS_UvKh8Y/s4000/P1150033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-hdDveAle7vWUY9DviMoKFM_uDg_ker3icQIFixijJRStNcbrdu_j2vwr0HdukbJ3NuBO2HWfdCkHCO5UIVMeISOYMpcRXSvdvzUP8UNg-U5AkCUoz7eLw0zwOPoq08uGU8OhsrME3LbHn3L_TB53rOkmtMDpQsE_W-DHMi4PDiIRds5JnhS_UvKh8Y/w640-h480/P1150033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdm8VLgNoaXr_KabjsgoHA5IY1W0uAT7SAfcaDH_blVFYNTl4-bIk8E5QnqUFgPJ6Ml2kqYGH0B4HB_f4ufYWg9dL7EbdRa2uRj0_uU3Fx1U6BMyuoQKAXw6BlWMEal5eXsE8sHVx6xEU00168Tmz6VsEd6zKtYAFYBcMrewSxNG2Xanc2CQYFFWJd3Q/s4000/P1150037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdm8VLgNoaXr_KabjsgoHA5IY1W0uAT7SAfcaDH_blVFYNTl4-bIk8E5QnqUFgPJ6Ml2kqYGH0B4HB_f4ufYWg9dL7EbdRa2uRj0_uU3Fx1U6BMyuoQKAXw6BlWMEal5eXsE8sHVx6xEU00168Tmz6VsEd6zKtYAFYBcMrewSxNG2Xanc2CQYFFWJd3Q/w640-h480/P1150037.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmp6nowAplgum6R_TgjmKYER8TOCV91JMkA52uf3B6OREJcbYdwWMEofuthkFo_MKtlz-MVmdt3YUKooRtqyJpEqNTdgtbqqkJi3GGfqM8P5dbXyKWK1ye4STgPR1AKlapQtjwMx4HrlkXrc_RSc9oMSTejlHkLkokwaQNoqOP_A5-NjJC4lnLCnUmid8/s4000/P1150057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmp6nowAplgum6R_TgjmKYER8TOCV91JMkA52uf3B6OREJcbYdwWMEofuthkFo_MKtlz-MVmdt3YUKooRtqyJpEqNTdgtbqqkJi3GGfqM8P5dbXyKWK1ye4STgPR1AKlapQtjwMx4HrlkXrc_RSc9oMSTejlHkLkokwaQNoqOP_A5-NjJC4lnLCnUmid8/w640-h480/P1150057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">When I first started Birding in 1986 I lived in Scawby just outside Scunthrope. I used to walk my lads and first GSD Shane around Ashbyville Lake near the Steelworks. One Winter's day the Lake was almost completely frozen and I saw a Bird I wasn't familiar with swimming around the small unfrozen area. It turned out to be my first <b>RNG</b>! This was my first sp Bird...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqycHMR4i093PgN1EeevvFEOMlDp-tf4uBqsK8VVK2zAamqhYwN_8e3Z191FaboBtuxegx3ft6iowBPAVgj76NQMzRSQ9mmNTGlc7JDhICFjTxMPxObmnDpgb7nGHuCsZkAOuSthgaOWQzVkhA5nTtJhHFPKd7GwIHf3ucj6ylFL4zWXpS4QcCYhQmEs/s3511/P1150063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2794" data-original-width="3511" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqycHMR4i093PgN1EeevvFEOMlDp-tf4uBqsK8VVK2zAamqhYwN_8e3Z191FaboBtuxegx3ft6iowBPAVgj76NQMzRSQ9mmNTGlc7JDhICFjTxMPxObmnDpgb7nGHuCsZkAOuSthgaOWQzVkhA5nTtJhHFPKd7GwIHf3ucj6ylFL4zWXpS4QcCYhQmEs/w640-h510/P1150063.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Red-necked Grebe</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-77243615624544470982024-03-07T17:08:00.003+00:002024-03-07T17:55:31.260+00:00Cyprus 24<p><b>6 Days to go!</b></p><div style="text-align: left;">I saw a Tweet this morning regarding the illegal trapping there...of which I am VERY aware. Many Years ago I went to the <b>Bird Fair</b> and attended one of the lectures on this very subject. I entered with the mind set of..."I'll never go there". After listening to the Speaker I had the opposite view. He explained it was far better to travel there, make yourself visible and spread the Nature Tourism message. The <b>Committee Against Bird Slaughter</b> agree, as they liked my "Definitely" reply to a local Birder's tweet along these very lines.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I intend to visit some new Sites on this trip, in an increased effort to "find my own". I will of course Twitch any Species I haven't seen there...and maybe one or two I have! The Google group email alerts have now combined with the WhatsApp group, which puts information neatly in one envelope. It will be great to renew past acquaintances and see many of the special Birds this Island has to offer. Oh...and it will be nice to see the SUN!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">WHITE-THROATED KINGFISHER</span></i></b> was reported as still present today at <b>Phassouri Reedbed</b> (I prefer the Old School name...but then I would wouldn't I!) . Now that WOULD be a nice start to the Trip!?</div><div style="text-align: left;">My pal Phil's last full day tomorrow. Hope something special arrives for him.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll post a few final thoughts on Monday before we leave...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-58027397715412917012024-03-05T09:25:00.000+00:002024-03-05T09:25:03.723+00:00Birding Therapy<div style="text-align: left;">As I was leaving Hull Westbound on the A63 yesterday, looking forward to a day in the LDV...my car broke down...again!!! This is after paying a significant amount to get it repaired...again! Fortunately (if there was any) I was approaching a lay-by which I just managed the freee-wheel into, otherwise I'd have been ON the A63! It was Louise's day off (more dubious fortune). To cut a lengthening Story shorter, she eventually arrived we transferred Bud to her car and the Breakdown Truck took my beloved car back to the Garage.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We all have bad luck but it's coming in spades at the moment. I thought long and hard before splashing out on this latest repair as my old girl is 22 years old...but I'm loyal...to a degree. I've had V70's (5) since 2003..the current one is actually a Year older than my first!? It's the perfect Make and Model for me. This will probably be my last one (I said that last time) and I want to give this one it's best "shot". She's pushing it though...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There ends Top Gear.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Louise suggested carrying on, as she could go Shopping in York and drop me off at Duff. I'm a lucky boy...in some respects. I gave it 15 minutes by Bubwith Bridge looking for the <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">AW</span></i></b> but the aspect was poor with bright sunshine (not complaining) and the majority of the Ducks were asleep. As she dropped me off in the car park another car arrived, it was Elaine from the Village who informed me 6 <b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Cranes</i></span></b> had been seen flying NE over Selby. We walked out to the Platform but there was no sign in 15 minutes. She then decided to check the farm fields opposite while I remained for a while. Subsequent reports over York and beyond had me heading for the Hide. Would have been a nice fillip. I did get one just before reaching it in the form of a <b>Willow Tit</b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Having my friend in the Hide does put an edge on proceedings! He's fine BUT initially protective, which means a bark for anyone entering the Hide...which I realize...can be disconcerting! The scene was the usual picture on this sunny, still morning. The water level had dropped but not as much as expected. Still, it gave more room for resting Birds. 4 <b>Whooper Swans</b> flew South along the River, no doubt heading for the fields across the road...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFTb3JuaqAaY2naXctaimMBl2ioKH2tBBxwuUps6Y84_AjTl9EGGRDfYQyrQd0NPjaycRaTEFzngu40CnYeaih3wRZ4HamnDq7_WPvHn1OiDb2m0kE5gl-dUYKv5db4LjOB5ZsuN1_IwEncCLpK_5f0G3dip5Za2YqLUD3dy-TwvL6M3qtghxhCQ1MDg/s4000/P1140931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFTb3JuaqAaY2naXctaimMBl2ioKH2tBBxwuUps6Y84_AjTl9EGGRDfYQyrQd0NPjaycRaTEFzngu40CnYeaih3wRZ4HamnDq7_WPvHn1OiDb2m0kE5gl-dUYKv5db4LjOB5ZsuN1_IwEncCLpK_5f0G3dip5Za2YqLUD3dy-TwvL6M3qtghxhCQ1MDg/w640-h480/P1140931.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I only saw 2 <b>Little Grebes</b> briefly on this visit...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93CU4oa21dsWBjP7-TRYuJTdQCFPs_q4k9q7NsgqLbsZgIjEfFPOaJ0ji7GzGaYaKm_whqJrlo6VZUC-jMgT5obp5YGRowdpc5ahFSqhdVb74doF215WjbLnwGbkdV2AEPYtyEZC6svCOhwXpS2SdA9bpsUGJw13z_sT3sHCq4AsBOobvC2LsncrrxMM/s4000/P1140957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93CU4oa21dsWBjP7-TRYuJTdQCFPs_q4k9q7NsgqLbsZgIjEfFPOaJ0ji7GzGaYaKm_whqJrlo6VZUC-jMgT5obp5YGRowdpc5ahFSqhdVb74doF215WjbLnwGbkdV2AEPYtyEZC6svCOhwXpS2SdA9bpsUGJw13z_sT3sHCq4AsBOobvC2LsncrrxMM/w640-h480/P1140957.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Just managed to catch a pair of <b>Shelducks</b> also flying S along the River...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu76cIZfhStqc_2CYV2H1ACaEE0iKXZJRkJtiKxn6UbTmtWLFI-wiGAdLoOyL-mnTAaeIDll6otS3gfgIwA23DIAxnxDbsuopw-5B9Uf36Hn8w9-efR_3bq2SghvgIZHFmf4-Mv3IR6qG8hGwiKEmq5lHL2yhsY0ETaex5Por51XdAZVMAh7LXPb9JrPQ/s4000/P1140955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu76cIZfhStqc_2CYV2H1ACaEE0iKXZJRkJtiKxn6UbTmtWLFI-wiGAdLoOyL-mnTAaeIDll6otS3gfgIwA23DIAxnxDbsuopw-5B9Uf36Hn8w9-efR_3bq2SghvgIZHFmf4-Mv3IR6qG8hGwiKEmq5lHL2yhsY0ETaex5Por51XdAZVMAh7LXPb9JrPQ/w640-h480/P1140955.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The Riverbank obviously concentrates resting Birds which enables concentrated scanning of the said area. Other Species present included...<b>Oystercatcher </b>(1), <b>Redshank </b>(1), <b>Curlew </b>(10), <b>Cormorant </b>(3), <b>Stock Dove </b>(2) and <b>Pied Wagtail </b>(2). More distant scanning was (this time) enhanced by the bright sunshine...one of the many joys of a North-facing Hide. A <b>Red Kite</b> suddenly appeared drifting East close...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4iXocMxWOhBRjIw_MT83Neh6mcwbggSTMO8PqAuv0WOqqZRFCD0QRRTUbxdBUv8Apydo35R1PwwX1eRD6PXxPQg6yB8yoYOvGAPhdc6el_HQvpGJEaAiar46iJp3o6NbiwMH5_H8evZhso6h0SqIVqjGDUN9AKyZni-EBTB0OKhzRvElnAl-wmKUD1o/s3239/P1140969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="3239" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4iXocMxWOhBRjIw_MT83Neh6mcwbggSTMO8PqAuv0WOqqZRFCD0QRRTUbxdBUv8Apydo35R1PwwX1eRD6PXxPQg6yB8yoYOvGAPhdc6el_HQvpGJEaAiar46iJp3o6NbiwMH5_H8evZhso6h0SqIVqjGDUN9AKyZni-EBTB0OKhzRvElnAl-wmKUD1o/w640-h510/P1140969.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Local Birder Chris Gomersall joined me and we enjoyed distant views of a large flock of <b>Dunlin</b> (c300) on the far bank to the NW. Later a group of <b>Lapwings</b> flew East over the River which contained c30 <b>Ruff</b>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was 3.30 and time to leave as Louise had returned. I was feeling more relaxed. We headed back East and I plucked up the courage to ring the Garage. Cam Belt OK (as it should have been) so fingers crossed...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-48304803481844787782024-03-02T19:32:00.001+00:002024-03-02T19:45:53.812+00:00Dodging the "Showers"!<p>Managed to get out for the last hour yesterday when it finally stopped raining. I was rewarded with an excellent performance by a beautiful <b>Barn Owl</b> on Snakey. It was always in the wrong place for a photo from the car but I managed something...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqv0pBkr-Cr9F0KTBcJMXt9Ha8ACCKjoqUuzsrEISRzGoKW8363iNq0WKKCG08rr9Q_qkXl12RNrB0jHrlc_33Qik1DmkIFNm-TKYJmcpB4Rc2OS7ZzzrlUTy0aX4bWa1f8VL3xbOgwdQxMLYeXIEELyalCWVumOG5d4cl7-ONnrpgA5__sN5NZ6a1sw/s4000/P1140904.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqv0pBkr-Cr9F0KTBcJMXt9Ha8ACCKjoqUuzsrEISRzGoKW8363iNq0WKKCG08rr9Q_qkXl12RNrB0jHrlc_33Qik1DmkIFNm-TKYJmcpB4Rc2OS7ZzzrlUTy0aX4bWa1f8VL3xbOgwdQxMLYeXIEELyalCWVumOG5d4cl7-ONnrpgA5__sN5NZ6a1sw/w640-h480/P1140904.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JhPtu3uWxJfYwyG_8ebgbaZDnxwE_z7ffgbVlZLN5RxsHYBoy-ul5smxotjiQIrQZlHE7yHmG48iZAbBI2IxpWg7GtI2NNXdjBlaANjKXY43eAk-n0szdD3zrZ7uZZ7_dC1y1yGGERUpylz4An-SqFyrzg2QbV5sLG358wEVW_KR1h66jbogNjiaRaI/s4000/P1140900.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JhPtu3uWxJfYwyG_8ebgbaZDnxwE_z7ffgbVlZLN5RxsHYBoy-ul5smxotjiQIrQZlHE7yHmG48iZAbBI2IxpWg7GtI2NNXdjBlaANjKXY43eAk-n0szdD3zrZ7uZZ7_dC1y1yGGERUpylz4An-SqFyrzg2QbV5sLG358wEVW_KR1h66jbogNjiaRaI/w640-h480/P1140900.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>A pair of <b>Mute Swans</b> continue...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWB31peG0nxz2fgljeT4tWPmD8M1awUaFDaqkylTVqu-IGBLtxaRS9rtfqMbNczbVQ80hQGHsDu_xmLBVnrKiqWjMRQ9oBGIT4QQZ7YHdKqd0RClZr8RyGpws1F_VZP_3JJW5Wr-IlzuWEHnr6e12MrKbKFekANWGNp9q9OstIhs7byfR8Vl3LlnrEqiE/s4000/P1140912.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWB31peG0nxz2fgljeT4tWPmD8M1awUaFDaqkylTVqu-IGBLtxaRS9rtfqMbNczbVQ80hQGHsDu_xmLBVnrKiqWjMRQ9oBGIT4QQZ7YHdKqd0RClZr8RyGpws1F_VZP_3JJW5Wr-IlzuWEHnr6e12MrKbKFekANWGNp9q9OstIhs7byfR8Vl3LlnrEqiE/w640-h480/P1140912.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Another "context" sighting in the Village this morning. A check of all the temporary "scrapes" (one of the very few pluses of this Winter's monsoon) revealed a couple of hungry <b>Shelducks</b> (H.55) on Snakey...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2kxLhyphenhyphenPuVgp6YjBIIu0GH0kv40g95EwMC8fKS1kibzNkDUAMxqjIQSaOEJ-lGe8QJnuU6LjlplCs3CQuxIeqWrnZCVy4xiEGPayj64VoyNO6H2sqeOM2yxrGRSo51YYSs0iaAJulshsqCkr7OWJgvaM65vm1cSLO2H0I-v_G2PeHETHkSLikUnuTqUI/s4000/P1140914.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2kxLhyphenhyphenPuVgp6YjBIIu0GH0kv40g95EwMC8fKS1kibzNkDUAMxqjIQSaOEJ-lGe8QJnuU6LjlplCs3CQuxIeqWrnZCVy4xiEGPayj64VoyNO6H2sqeOM2yxrGRSo51YYSs0iaAJulshsqCkr7OWJgvaM65vm1cSLO2H0I-v_G2PeHETHkSLikUnuTqUI/w640-h480/P1140914.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is the first time I've seen this Species at this location...as far as I can remember!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-53517390688366783402024-02-29T21:30:00.001+00:002024-02-29T21:30:37.996+00:00Not Quite Duff<div style="text-align: left;">After the car "fun" (both situations now resolved...hopefully) I needed a day out. So after exercising Bud I left at 6.30 for NDC. I'd arranged to meet Haydn at Bubwith bridge at 9 to look for the <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">American Wigeon</span></i></b>. After the obligatory Greggs Bacon Sarny and Latte at Howden, I was surprised to find myself ahead of schedule as I approached Bubwith. I then had an idea and rang him to see how far away he was. He was nearly at Duff so I asked him if he fancied going to Skipwith first to look for <b><i>Woodlark</i></b>. He'd told me previously they were already "back" and there's no-one better at locating them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">He jumped in my car and we headed to "Skippy". On arrival he could hear one immediately...I couldn't! We walked a short distance and he pointed upwards through the trees. There was a <b>Woodlark</b> fluttering c100 yds above us. Very impressive!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was impossible to photograph through the trees and we hoped it would eventually descend into the field. Thankfully after around 10 minutes it did. We scanned the area where it landed but we couldn't see it amongst the furrows. Eventually I picked it up and got my photo...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFDFV-o8lwA8mB1qN_PU-igGZbW6uWu0CUdr-ToMPXw6bje5HGgXjLuTeWbcjK4nOHV_CbMdAYkT1MQ3aidGnICRwoTUNt5Z2Fb1zJeQu_9EE5giXqZpYhfDZ5TsdevZk0ZFwz5pPeXZPvLDaxaSkIIN6RtJLSss7GeUhHrlNeLcDEDQ7kHsmgmCj1Ao/s3094/P1140814.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2636" data-original-width="3094" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFDFV-o8lwA8mB1qN_PU-igGZbW6uWu0CUdr-ToMPXw6bje5HGgXjLuTeWbcjK4nOHV_CbMdAYkT1MQ3aidGnICRwoTUNt5Z2Fb1zJeQu_9EE5giXqZpYhfDZ5TsdevZk0ZFwz5pPeXZPvLDaxaSkIIN6RtJLSss7GeUhHrlNeLcDEDQ7kHsmgmCj1Ao/w640-h546/P1140814.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A great start!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We returned to the car park at Duff, Haydn jumped in his van and we headed for Bubwith Bridge. Again we parked up and started to scan South from the West side. I regularly pass this spot but my "Patch paranoia" means I rarely stop! Today was the perfect day to correct this. The scene was spectacular with <b>Wildfowl</b> and <b>Waders</b> aplenty. Conditions were favourable with little wind and thin cloud. Almost immediately we witnessed a cloud of Waders...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-C2aEc7j5C802J8GRxjl2C0MHKH8WHfVGnVNCmLY7XQykni8yXlGLy85oEUY7Y0t4YPOgYPhnIwQmqsAGoSrxfQM-JLb5Rp5hBuldv8sHrHoez7Gcx25YkhFnN9Yy6JDXrA7uwifRQUhrKATXy8B-n632nyPZdbMKddzgo6kaJQSlqej57d8v9QVSvo/s4000/P1140839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-C2aEc7j5C802J8GRxjl2C0MHKH8WHfVGnVNCmLY7XQykni8yXlGLy85oEUY7Y0t4YPOgYPhnIwQmqsAGoSrxfQM-JLb5Rp5hBuldv8sHrHoez7Gcx25YkhFnN9Yy6JDXrA7uwifRQUhrKATXy8B-n632nyPZdbMKddzgo6kaJQSlqej57d8v9QVSvo/w640-h480/P1140839.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Black-tailed Godwits and Dunlin</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">An unusual sight in this area...especially in such numbers...in February! <b>Whooper Swans</b> have been thin on the ground at NDC this Winter and when they do occur they're usually distant. So when this individual drifted by it was an opportunity not to be missed...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBlCg_3tvPU9ULiFfjznepDzAp5O633PW1p09fZMpJ-cUr5hEsOuo6YqZbeYaYSmC3lKqDCaaUnVl4TIEsQzgP3MbCSmA7bHeHAjU2vGvgJJ47_koniVyWDgqE6bphcmt0lB2znCxMCGkw39tRS18I_0a-UarYorMsImL26PD9jhyZkKYtCg3RgUudko/s4000/P1140848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBlCg_3tvPU9ULiFfjznepDzAp5O633PW1p09fZMpJ-cUr5hEsOuo6YqZbeYaYSmC3lKqDCaaUnVl4TIEsQzgP3MbCSmA7bHeHAjU2vGvgJJ47_koniVyWDgqE6bphcmt0lB2znCxMCGkw39tRS18I_0a-UarYorMsImL26PD9jhyZkKYtCg3RgUudko/w640-h480/P1140848.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">An impressive flock of <b>Golden Plover</b> (c120) then descended onto the temporary island. <b>Ruff</b> (10) and <b>Redshank</b> (6) were also represented. No joy with the <b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>AW</i></span></b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We then decided to try another spot East of the River accessed through Bubwith Village... </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr4Xk7YFsdNvRHlITuvnxdiCaBa9adWhgWA7Q0tNv0zUnzrKxzOiaVqBbWlJdVZtcEnJYLbh9y8ybPF5VBAGW4FDfEroYQCqALL807u7pBBdyjXmVBbidFsLT6CXtQy1ZKnkaC6BSwUAg7FkZ1tKT7epbrmIrtDfS1G3D1i-1bboru83lsrTaQJ9QI_Qw/s4160/IMG_20240229_111033390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr4Xk7YFsdNvRHlITuvnxdiCaBa9adWhgWA7Q0tNv0zUnzrKxzOiaVqBbWlJdVZtcEnJYLbh9y8ybPF5VBAGW4FDfEroYQCqALL807u7pBBdyjXmVBbidFsLT6CXtQy1ZKnkaC6BSwUAg7FkZ1tKT7epbrmIrtDfS1G3D1i-1bboru83lsrTaQJ9QI_Qw/w640-h360/IMG_20240229_111033390.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">On arrival we set our stall out and scoped the large flock of <b>European Wigeon</b>. We gave it a good hour but alas it wasn't to be. Haydn left for home and I headed for Mr C's in Selby.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After the Chip Butty I headed for NDC and had a pleasant if quiet couple of hours in the company of Barry Bishop. I feel refreshed...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-49883345213455909382024-02-28T20:36:00.003+00:002024-02-28T20:40:28.109+00:00Local Action Always wanted to highlight the humble <b>House Sparrow</b> (54) and today was that day, when I found <b>8</b> in the Clifftop bushes!? Migrants? Hard as nails and found in most habitats but understandably overlooked. <div>Probably a repeat but I'll never forget the time I pulled up at a gas station in Texas way out in the Desert West of the Guadalupe Mnts. I was so relieved to make it as I was running on fumes. There was also a dust storm raging. As I was about to leave after enjoying the hospitality, I caught sight of a bird tucked away above the door. Yep...Amazing!!!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>I also "had" a couple of <b>GSW</b> drumming simultaneously and three <b>Song Thrushes</b> belting it out. A flock of 12 <b>Long-tailed Tits</b> passed through and a pair of <b>Blue Tits</b> are showing interest in our porch?</div><div><br /></div><div>A day calling <b>Tawny Owl </b>finished off the Dog walk.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've finally got the V70 back! There's only one place to head tomorrow. Yep...NDC!</div></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-42331617955534241862024-02-26T22:10:00.002+00:002024-02-27T06:00:51.688+00:00Long-tailed Duck - Revisited<p>After "getting my tick" 11 days ago at Castle Howard...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghXaYDVA67KzKXC6c1WTjlEeuool2Mby9SHw_mqMZ-Iw0kR2L0sgu-BrQOWctss4UO9y3ckaZUbNdZwUhZkNH8UdMUfNC8X-nYoHwvDbI5i49tNNbapv-dOrlPm29f-fHDH2lH34piEgkSOKw4MOrssu1V0rFYYtS80g1H2HAXd_dZ_qxbUDqq05-VJI/s4000/P1140776.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghXaYDVA67KzKXC6c1WTjlEeuool2Mby9SHw_mqMZ-Iw0kR2L0sgu-BrQOWctss4UO9y3ckaZUbNdZwUhZkNH8UdMUfNC8X-nYoHwvDbI5i49tNNbapv-dOrlPm29f-fHDH2lH34piEgkSOKw4MOrssu1V0rFYYtS80g1H2HAXd_dZ_qxbUDqq05-VJI/w640-h480/P1140776.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>A fine Building</b></td></tr></tbody></table><p>...I was still hoping to "get my pic" of the 8th York Area <b><span style="color: #990000;">LTD</span></b>. Today I had the opportunity to try...despite continuing car issues! The V70 was back on the breakdown truck by 9am...heading to a different Garage I hasten to add. I loaded up Louise's Kia substitute and headed for Hull. After a frustrating journey behind a "Convoi Exceptional" all the way to the M62 I finally arrived at Howden, having also driven through a hailstorm. Things could only get better but of course they didn't. The joys of modern car warning lights now kicked in and a couple of stops for dubious tyre pressure issues put me further behind schedule.</p><p>Finally I arrived at CH around 1! Things have changed around here with the car park and footpath no longer present. I was aware of this but it meant a longer walk from Coneysthorpe...once I'd found somewhere to park. I got the definite impression strangers weren't welcome in this area.</p><p>I made my way up onto the now overgrown dam footpath and at last, I was Birding!! Thankfully the Weather had improved and it was now a lovely afternoon. I walked the path to the end by the gate but I couldn't see the Duck. There were around 20 <b>Goldeneye</b> and c60 <b>Tufted Ducks</b>. Other Species present included <b>Gadwall</b>, <b>Teal</b>, <b>Wigeon</b> and <b>Mallard</b>. A couple of dubious origin <b>Barnacle Geese</b> were also present?</p><p>As I retraced my steps another Birder appeared with the same intentions. We decided to split up and walk the path in opposite directions. Within a minute he was waving to me...he'd found it! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKf6GJ7PHDhVUZ1_-e8QNlxy8g-nWTyfVkRGIZVGrWoeziJX9UanWJIgN87MbUKJJTm3Jpi1cslCjUscHSfvHQjit45oMH9AJEKzJ_QFQB8P9rxsAbONBOuNq597Fu3Ufp_fYFAvg7sSbF4l2o34CF_K4gl9-EDJHHODkdclMRCU6Jg-WFuQ5IV3nEZ4/s4000/P1140675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKf6GJ7PHDhVUZ1_-e8QNlxy8g-nWTyfVkRGIZVGrWoeziJX9UanWJIgN87MbUKJJTm3Jpi1cslCjUscHSfvHQjit45oMH9AJEKzJ_QFQB8P9rxsAbONBOuNq597Fu3Ufp_fYFAvg7sSbF4l2o34CF_K4gl9-EDJHHODkdclMRCU6Jg-WFuQ5IV3nEZ4/w640-h480/P1140675.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">No award winner BUT I've learnt over the Years to get something...as soon as you can. This was borne out, as when we moved down the path it had disappeared and we couldn't locate it in the next 15 minutes? I decided to have another walk down the path towards the gate...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2DZ52f0OUauqtJYKe-G2A_Yethm4EDlcZyZ0DrLog5EsKdV99zyHEi89Z5btngYWqJYgetZabllkfKPi06V0pS9VMJiECClG6McwMp6SJ0e3WnYLMHJaLcTlFAsFCQ3bWSuHmSa6pxIa9LXSbIAU6bxY9DZqMSkCgHZ5NvDJlBXJFAamSDGEUYDIvTk/s4160/IMG_20240226_142156081_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2DZ52f0OUauqtJYKe-G2A_Yethm4EDlcZyZ0DrLog5EsKdV99zyHEi89Z5btngYWqJYgetZabllkfKPi06V0pS9VMJiECClG6McwMp6SJ0e3WnYLMHJaLcTlFAsFCQ3bWSuHmSa6pxIa9LXSbIAU6bxY9DZqMSkCgHZ5NvDJlBXJFAamSDGEUYDIvTk/w640-h360/IMG_20240226_142156081_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Around 3/4 of the way down I spotted it out in the middle. It seemed to be swimming my way!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I retreated to the bushes along the path and waited...and waited. Sadly I figured out it dived for c30 seconds, which allowed me to work my way down the path without disturbing the Bird. It paid off...eventually. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83Afl1VbxeDk1yAfmDL135I8wmuVGdrp04WTOU32lLAgPXfIQPdPnWRqJZv2tZfB-F78Uh63C9f-p0h8UplJ1d0nHI2J3GOQFXT3gRcRZVXkb7E4232nvrO2qa-dyyabrrNFjQsWrGFHp1TAiTl75TK8z9WZhhd92t3uQoAbfUKRBRbOhyuKj16mInBk/w640-h480/P1140742.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The journey home was a nightmare also BUT it didn't matter. The middle part of my day was brilliant!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-15120163446412015762024-02-25T20:07:00.000+00:002024-02-25T20:07:03.653+00:00Wallcreeper Memories<p>My pal Phil has just arrived in <b>Cyprus</b> for 2 weeks. He's trying for <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Wallcreeper</b></span> tomorrow in the <b>Avakas Gorge</b>. Always a "most wanted" Species for Birders. He asked me to send him some of my pics from <b>December 2015</b>. Gives me an excuse to post my pics again. In no particular order...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-8QS-cWw_S6AU0k0p38TcGudpxo_ulhTWnY3J46qSFRCYPAC1OBim8mjALqwsRdlHkypAnbne0c9_hLvIFBQ_ojyeTU12TqHbPhfqUsKM5c12ZXqQBFQcAEMVkxdTx0f6KTMf-ZpvVWkf4keEP9kkQklyzv8q3UAUxU39xhUcWt0vLQsxEkB44J6xwc/s1600/New%20Picture%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-8QS-cWw_S6AU0k0p38TcGudpxo_ulhTWnY3J46qSFRCYPAC1OBim8mjALqwsRdlHkypAnbne0c9_hLvIFBQ_ojyeTU12TqHbPhfqUsKM5c12ZXqQBFQcAEMVkxdTx0f6KTMf-ZpvVWkf4keEP9kkQklyzv8q3UAUxU39xhUcWt0vLQsxEkB44J6xwc/w640-h480/New%20Picture%20(1).png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUxZfV-Hdkevs7_UWCAUU1kg0OfKlpF-oJev5wL9qLx6S6HDQMfjgkENb8e3GZOnN8zmZoFSN5XKrkjSeahZXsn1I-rQDwg1Dn2-5nGlHFodtnymGChtRzV6-tX4xVrQ9aQUjXZlwMmAK0KQ2GXGU3aLw8Mxxsh7Tb_N_xe2wJCytCSBXFrQGTOfv2Nk/s1600/New%20Picture%20(2).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQPdi4SHpaP-bL8bS29YJfN70fbwxTe6uV8lituKdgUoxn7ZLiu-TbrsVwgTi7LgZG_RyqZ1C_tbEPxCyi7lVlK-UupGXsXxkIHi0quM7RORI7_mtbR0v4_KgPYV4y8li6CQhi6UI_s0u1CRZ80ONRZnoTr2izdCtOqw4N6LWQIkUZQbp4paexetDViM/w640-h480/New%20Picture.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Looking back on this marvellous occasion it makes me appreciate how lucky I was to be taken by ex-pat Dave Walker as I doubt I would have connected without his help. They have been seen before Christmas and hopefully they're still there? Good luck pal...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1Fcg4VGo6BnYRoHw5_BxwPb4Xv0syyknkjdiuj6QLppdXBzR3eJgLbnx3FM_uipLGuftvh30iVM8B1UIBCmB7gF2Vxb9wWlZLTCfHIuDX1j8xLOJ0Efy2H_US_UMEJpEX0iTKzsTvmnlvCbonzbWjQjExVL2eN392wr1ZSnCOdTZcZLpiG8UV8lAAmM/s1600/New%20Picture%20(6).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1Fcg4VGo6BnYRoHw5_BxwPb4Xv0syyknkjdiuj6QLppdXBzR3eJgLbnx3FM_uipLGuftvh30iVM8B1UIBCmB7gF2Vxb9wWlZLTCfHIuDX1j8xLOJ0Efy2H_US_UMEJpEX0iTKzsTvmnlvCbonzbWjQjExVL2eN392wr1ZSnCOdTZcZLpiG8UV8lAAmM/w640-h480/New%20Picture%20(6).png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-28376451793340469932024-02-24T14:34:00.005+00:002024-02-24T17:45:09.595+00:00Springlike<div style="text-align: left;">For a "grumpy old git" I always try to be positive...well nearly always! It can be hard at times...especially on the umpteenth day of the latest "Monsoon". </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">However, yesterday was different. Car problems are persisting on both vehicles BUT hopefully they will be resolved next week. Anyway that's our problem/s.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We set off around 11 in the replacement car and after some Lunch in Hull, Louise dropped me off in the Car Park at NDC at 2. I didn't try for the <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">American Wigeon </span></i></b>at Bubwith Bridge due to the circumstances. This gave me a 3 hour window before she returned from some retail therapy at the Designer Outlet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A Birder was already in the Hut and he informed me he thought he'd had a female <b>Scaup</b>. He may well have but I couldn't find it during my visit, although there was a deceptive "<i>Scaup-faced</i>" <b>Tufted</b> present?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Levels still high!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUa9s5kAbQCQ3LerWuxlaehOTQ8Zql66W1RFjR59ukHH8-V_dL8mjXU7RjJXOXRdNRwSAZXEfUnxFM5oDaldDM4XnocyGgYrk_qrtzZ_W_tXUAapFvxqXNLcBh7j604fn2CtzJMu9Irzst0Gfhp4lT5BfbELYAIF0Uoqt_UeOBj3xptT4sFQ3TOFwNuk/s4160/IMG_20240223_143752833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUa9s5kAbQCQ3LerWuxlaehOTQ8Zql66W1RFjR59ukHH8-V_dL8mjXU7RjJXOXRdNRwSAZXEfUnxFM5oDaldDM4XnocyGgYrk_qrtzZ_W_tXUAapFvxqXNLcBh7j604fn2CtzJMu9Irzst0Gfhp4lT5BfbELYAIF0Uoqt_UeOBj3xptT4sFQ3TOFwNuk/w640-h360/IMG_20240223_143752833.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see the Riverbanks are just visible, allowing Birds to rest. I scanned the near Bank for quite a while and it paid off as I found my FOY <b>Oystercatchers</b> (59)...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijfvGpUrfBjkrVB3FaPm2FJwZWbRhzCTiAS000QzQi_L1mniIkNBfmrjQpx2Ai5SjHZ2Im52O3ipnDJbwwVAuW2Bni7jA4dQAzySj93A24tnctqh84e-ZPUUJUuwGrx2lASyANsX_TrPfuBIHasrb8-00ORa8KI_rzLQnjit-UN7cogVyP_qsZkr-Pjg/s4000/P1140585.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijfvGpUrfBjkrVB3FaPm2FJwZWbRhzCTiAS000QzQi_L1mniIkNBfmrjQpx2Ai5SjHZ2Im52O3ipnDJbwwVAuW2Bni7jA4dQAzySj93A24tnctqh84e-ZPUUJUuwGrx2lASyANsX_TrPfuBIHasrb8-00ORa8KI_rzLQnjit-UN7cogVyP_qsZkr-Pjg/w640-h480/P1140585.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A lone <b>Snipe</b> confirming its incredible camouflage...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pr7wQEBPqZbwKOhpXnJvAplDpjnkK3g2Id3HsMf69-aDFVBI28bdfIei9D8VcAVMk27lSU11FTIpnBGDsFTMml1V7QX8XFWELV0SX1HD3RIChhZ9mCpY8JpLN4cqUVuCXAvHbH2vR66lU1pS3STy9JnyPp0TBULVEIAFet6VEot6lmUP5IhMDdDDqaE/s4000/P1140564.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pr7wQEBPqZbwKOhpXnJvAplDpjnkK3g2Id3HsMf69-aDFVBI28bdfIei9D8VcAVMk27lSU11FTIpnBGDsFTMml1V7QX8XFWELV0SX1HD3RIChhZ9mCpY8JpLN4cqUVuCXAvHbH2vR66lU1pS3STy9JnyPp0TBULVEIAFet6VEot6lmUP5IhMDdDDqaE/w640-h480/P1140564.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">...and a pleasing group of 10 <b>Redshank</b>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqN9GQUENvzMFmnBaMMz_LeLxtGkgMy1H8kNhQrjot8xguU6ZfIvLthJRMvqhbsfMhEJSRTFAccQcNcGiGwAeE6afNXLQtFsxLMXTY73vzGDjUiNmxzVIO8stH_w8wJkunOLUPGHzPwZVKb24MDfDUtQRb93463mASmb0pcEe4rD6lSAWIdVvudNDqctM/s4000/P1140560.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqN9GQUENvzMFmnBaMMz_LeLxtGkgMy1H8kNhQrjot8xguU6ZfIvLthJRMvqhbsfMhEJSRTFAccQcNcGiGwAeE6afNXLQtFsxLMXTY73vzGDjUiNmxzVIO8stH_w8wJkunOLUPGHzPwZVKb24MDfDUtQRb93463mASmb0pcEe4rD6lSAWIdVvudNDqctM/w640-h480/P1140560.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Curlews</b> have increased still further with c 50 now present...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjFGiJYqHoacrfa4WDmyvF3VEdWUTAnOO1RXp1f-Wlad3fKOWS_RJwZjKOM1RouNRP1_QWGt9ltYeN6IN0i5SGzBsjM1OUKVTc9J9MljpY6PS-sfrgqHkr-1JpbPVsep-olytwIjzofbln7pXjdXQC6gHZJphj3Wfn32a_uvpDdQjRwKzKkQ4Pk85Lhk/s4000/P1140569.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjFGiJYqHoacrfa4WDmyvF3VEdWUTAnOO1RXp1f-Wlad3fKOWS_RJwZjKOM1RouNRP1_QWGt9ltYeN6IN0i5SGzBsjM1OUKVTc9J9MljpY6PS-sfrgqHkr-1JpbPVsep-olytwIjzofbln7pXjdXQC6gHZJphj3Wfn32a_uvpDdQjRwKzKkQ4Pk85Lhk/w640-h480/P1140569.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">More than I was expecting and all enjoyed in superb conditions. Just the job after a difficult week. I then caught sight of something landing below the Hide...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQpubPnkUZJls_Jrbdp5XS3HdO5owDH8ntRULN7Fzrb-3jBXD_EDhjjz1z-bybEE2wVBRC0TIe_8x9ddChSq-bwQlSFNoZKm5p1BUr9NnobogbgONkmZiezqDIot50w2LaD9iXxh4vHulmtYLli7ha_t80pOXDscEyTIyE3x2Cjd0mLxqD_MmsZyByu0/s4160/IMG_20240223_153618882_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQpubPnkUZJls_Jrbdp5XS3HdO5owDH8ntRULN7Fzrb-3jBXD_EDhjjz1z-bybEE2wVBRC0TIe_8x9ddChSq-bwQlSFNoZKm5p1BUr9NnobogbgONkmZiezqDIot50w2LaD9iXxh4vHulmtYLli7ha_t80pOXDscEyTIyE3x2Cjd0mLxqD_MmsZyByu0/w640-h360/IMG_20240223_153618882_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here's where it was...a <b>Barn Owl </b>(60)!!! By the time I raised my camera it was a way...unfortunately. Still, I managed a few snaps, as it lingered a while before departing...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5RTgeMBG2qVBmyY6K0RoPgfwbWm5bp6VkOEWaNYn64t2cUYXCF4hYmnuHiW5qe4xmWxEtlKGsKNXQymQGP2Rg-R7PnPIH4Ns1-Eq8q-fgFFUdNovNqKADOd7nAxaLfXsdOARQ834J_E2QoTORjDAQVdaBOOlHFWjdEjaX5GksH83QxNT9GgvgUF9RXA/s4000/P1140594.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5RTgeMBG2qVBmyY6K0RoPgfwbWm5bp6VkOEWaNYn64t2cUYXCF4hYmnuHiW5qe4xmWxEtlKGsKNXQymQGP2Rg-R7PnPIH4Ns1-Eq8q-fgFFUdNovNqKADOd7nAxaLfXsdOARQ834J_E2QoTORjDAQVdaBOOlHFWjdEjaX5GksH83QxNT9GgvgUF9RXA/w640-h480/P1140594.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HyT_LGYe8ve3QBjca-cplCHqTHIRGIFgXRP9fGRR-y3dQS8SqD7aCP0rwS7yTQ6GhUx-01dsccM3eq8yEvf1r7sR-sfUqK514SOni9HMA1zyci12Bk50l560CuMt2oClYpwfJr-9YbFD0aBb8b3cJl-sh_U6FAcB9oeEdMpHIWBv-L1EnRwbduTXA5I/s4000/P1140600.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HyT_LGYe8ve3QBjca-cplCHqTHIRGIFgXRP9fGRR-y3dQS8SqD7aCP0rwS7yTQ6GhUx-01dsccM3eq8yEvf1r7sR-sfUqK514SOni9HMA1zyci12Bk50l560CuMt2oClYpwfJr-9YbFD0aBb8b3cJl-sh_U6FAcB9oeEdMpHIWBv-L1EnRwbduTXA5I/w640-h480/P1140600.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Little Grebes</b> have now increased to 4...they're getting very vocal now and have paired up...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyaZc-5Uj_vHtppvWWbuGVM57bdDx6lMAGQA7UVVk6qhXWb766Gi8zJn1S5SmefdEkwIH92NCnOANEIF18wzhLJwiy3nRnzemObQ9x3cEX8sMTiq6GCsf167HeyRLtpF3-Rc6dQKLZA8h4OkOGbFQgY-FzHej_NQmUcqLXstolKVXTT12lNc291zI3zQ/s4000/P1140609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyaZc-5Uj_vHtppvWWbuGVM57bdDx6lMAGQA7UVVk6qhXWb766Gi8zJn1S5SmefdEkwIH92NCnOANEIF18wzhLJwiy3nRnzemObQ9x3cEX8sMTiq6GCsf167HeyRLtpF3-Rc6dQKLZA8h4OkOGbFQgY-FzHej_NQmUcqLXstolKVXTT12lNc291zI3zQ/w640-h480/P1140609.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">3 <b>Shelducks</b> made their way North along the River...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D76A1Agctn2PB4giDYIVYQCIZM0a0uPNja5zmsYdnMi040WJ8k8MR-0w7jjQ0TQy3upj3YV7ihm2OxDZZJvP75YL82qIwjHd_jIGybKrzS7xbI2CJM8WsWdGNiGyYmc5Mahd8Ft5IeyxSznkWYD6c5PiwwTY69P_AzvmGO443HugD2v8noaFqR8Npn4/s4000/P1140612.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D76A1Agctn2PB4giDYIVYQCIZM0a0uPNja5zmsYdnMi040WJ8k8MR-0w7jjQ0TQy3upj3YV7ihm2OxDZZJvP75YL82qIwjHd_jIGybKrzS7xbI2CJM8WsWdGNiGyYmc5Mahd8Ft5IeyxSznkWYD6c5PiwwTY69P_AzvmGO443HugD2v8noaFqR8Npn4/w640-h480/P1140612.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It was now 4.15, so I had around 30 minutes left. I started to scan further North looking for Raptors and I found a cc <b>Marsh Harrier</b>. The light was fading but I picked out a Goose in flight with a VERY distinctive wing pattern? I was confident of the ID but it was only in view for a few seconds and I wanted another look if possible. Fortunately after around 15 minutes it appeared again on the deck and came down to the water's edge for a drink...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyYUv8WcmefLQcFEmtGpiyDO12ezW6Co7FFKBoI0Rma5B-aIcwQUbq9hyphenhyphen4kFuWeG_ZH39pK_BpigK58YM0CNWysuD9rgezajxCl66cRHg0q_iAmGsbCJGOzmINfspNpTkk5hWW1XjxIBTfdIPOcpIQ66TTt4N5d8tZeGXS0Uhi-WKZRrnF_lRDFgo3JM/s4000/P1140615.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyYUv8WcmefLQcFEmtGpiyDO12ezW6Co7FFKBoI0Rma5B-aIcwQUbq9hyphenhyphen4kFuWeG_ZH39pK_BpigK58YM0CNWysuD9rgezajxCl66cRHg0q_iAmGsbCJGOzmINfspNpTkk5hWW1XjxIBTfdIPOcpIQ66TTt4N5d8tZeGXS0Uhi-WKZRrnF_lRDFgo3JM/w640-h480/P1140615.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Egyptian Goose </b>(61) at c1 mile</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Only my <b>3rd</b> record after single Birds in March 2011 and May 2021. It looked better through the scope...just!<div><br /></div><div>One last look...</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHqjApSuWxuXPRMe4RPRrzAkZH9kIT0Khs0JRsRUyL3EylN64oHjZ2dxcQPMTJDVMQqbLLCUGVuUqhVWaDfBnvSCYZkVGEiUjYajA88wuGzj_ysu2ufelNU7eYdU7QNGTNaDepBQyY6b9gmjna1kDcpmtyXVI4v6w9a0-R2EFOLCYPxOkQu38PL2JH2E/s4160/IMG_20240223_163308571_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHqjApSuWxuXPRMe4RPRrzAkZH9kIT0Khs0JRsRUyL3EylN64oHjZ2dxcQPMTJDVMQqbLLCUGVuUqhVWaDfBnvSCYZkVGEiUjYajA88wuGzj_ysu2ufelNU7eYdU7QNGTNaDepBQyY6b9gmjna1kDcpmtyXVI4v6w9a0-R2EFOLCYPxOkQu38PL2JH2E/w640-h360/IMG_20240223_163308571_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>VERY relaxing</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I packed up and headed back to the Car Park. A charm of 10 <b>Goldfinches</b> (62) flew over. Louise hadn't arrived yet, so I watched the Meadow from the Gate as the sun made a welcome last show...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwBmrgV4nKuEXIQdMTpjsNtx-prAPLgA0xfksJZ018efYeEEKft4lgAIPz3iDf6-6Y3DuJgJ5oAfCEwqLboykEskkdNIWufEFNkEIu1cVOUM8YPFjFTJxPPHTpUoCyZgb3wFOTZFTwtEr79qvQN_7HB7fpLaqnr9Uv4WnKTfDK1bEHEWNICQp8464R4c/s4000/P1140631.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwBmrgV4nKuEXIQdMTpjsNtx-prAPLgA0xfksJZ018efYeEEKft4lgAIPz3iDf6-6Y3DuJgJ5oAfCEwqLboykEskkdNIWufEFNkEIu1cVOUM8YPFjFTJxPPHTpUoCyZgb3wFOTZFTwtEr79qvQN_7HB7fpLaqnr9Uv4WnKTfDK1bEHEWNICQp8464R4c/w640-h480/P1140631.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Memories came flooding back from over the 38 Years, especially regarding my 4 GSD's, who all enjoyed this place. The <b>Barn Owl</b> made one last pass...maybe a sign from my previous lads...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIRkvMbFXjEvjl06PYkHn6TxlN0RoSqScw7tdZZqM9cCddfrQFou6yJAsbfLvd5S3mzOMNYBuWuyTuyij7pDC2ZzVitP6x00YTFOiU5eRp5nrm2XTWuiuSug_RjotM-UetFqnz2mbuD7KVcjQFa9EJazbEJnsIvUtxrSe6va0nReN0WrZO1UR_Pxf9Q4/s4000/P1140645.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIRkvMbFXjEvjl06PYkHn6TxlN0RoSqScw7tdZZqM9cCddfrQFou6yJAsbfLvd5S3mzOMNYBuWuyTuyij7pDC2ZzVitP6x00YTFOiU5eRp5nrm2XTWuiuSug_RjotM-UetFqnz2mbuD7KVcjQFa9EJazbEJnsIvUtxrSe6va0nReN0WrZO1UR_Pxf9Q4/w640-h480/P1140645.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A special afternoon...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-84133716659742129862024-02-22T19:16:00.000+00:002024-02-22T19:16:33.994+00:00Barney<p>Twin Car issues at the moment...young and old. No prizes for guessing who's got the old one! This meant an early start to Hull for both of us. As I opened the bedroom curtains I was delighted to see (once I'd focussed) a beautiful <b>Barn Owl</b> quartering the meadow opposite. One of the most ubiquitous Species in the World and definitely one of the most stunning. That's why I chose to Sponsor it for the Spurn Book. What a privilege, especially following on from the <b>Red Kite</b>. The Weather may be horrendous BUT quality Bird sightings always lift the Spirits...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2a1zi8iC6HugO5F_PF3VvPh1gM58S6Hef0LSzMGL4guhMo1qe2EMuikwSveSNbky5FdrkP4I81kkqiR3bVJQNtaCMCHl2tX8fHYSm8VwCSsSbdzqZiJaax4DdhUA-Mc5Y_zsCU6kdbKb_10BISueT6x2X-KOmfKaqSA1OMCZOe1w2cRhOHC5UZaFXtBQ/s4000/P1140555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2a1zi8iC6HugO5F_PF3VvPh1gM58S6Hef0LSzMGL4guhMo1qe2EMuikwSveSNbky5FdrkP4I81kkqiR3bVJQNtaCMCHl2tX8fHYSm8VwCSsSbdzqZiJaax4DdhUA-Mc5Y_zsCU6kdbKb_10BISueT6x2X-KOmfKaqSA1OMCZOe1w2cRhOHC5UZaFXtBQ/w640-h480/P1140555.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>7.09 through the Bedroom window</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I was hoping to head for Duff tomorrow on the strength of an excellent forecast. Unfortunately it's bad news regarding the flying wedge, which will need major surgery. Not ideal just before the Holiday. So Birding for the foreseeable will be on foot...not sure how far that will take me. My Hip will let me know I'm sure...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-30650033857460864042024-02-20T18:33:00.003+00:002024-02-20T20:05:43.618+00:00Garden Tick!Yesterday's visit to Duff consisted of a couple of hours in the hut...not this one...<div><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitX_l3sNoQQ23VBq_0JjcPPPGdY-4AGyV0mXdjeBt08-iNZPf9RNhKmLBO485an55SurR-k0fkIglt5_sfZl3knjBbU2qEk9U0kpyJPE-IQId6Cr3Nd6q5LnGEopdrte3m5mMCxR9fJ_QXU8ZhqwwISDTDOnjfOpHpjCgYBUaz0Iq63WNSAmB0EP9iiXQ/s4000/P1140512.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitX_l3sNoQQ23VBq_0JjcPPPGdY-4AGyV0mXdjeBt08-iNZPf9RNhKmLBO485an55SurR-k0fkIglt5_sfZl3knjBbU2qEk9U0kpyJPE-IQId6Cr3Nd6q5LnGEopdrte3m5mMCxR9fJ_QXU8ZhqwwISDTDOnjfOpHpjCgYBUaz0Iq63WNSAmB0EP9iiXQ/w640-h480/P1140512.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Garganey Hide</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>You know my thoughts on location. </div><div><br /></div><div>Plenty of aerial action with huge numbers of Lapwings spiralling over the flood making a fabulous spectacle. Limited action IN the water with a couple of <b>Little Grebes</b> still close to the Hide. I checked the <b>Wigeon</b> but nothing from the New World.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'd borrowed the good lady's ve-hi-cle (as they say in Texas) and had to pick her up in Hull at 3, so I had 30 minutes by Bubwith Bridge searching for said <b>Wigeon</b>. I wasn't 100% sure of the location of yesterday's sighting, so I rang Elaine and she kindly came down to show me. No sign unfortunately. I finished off on the East side of the Bridge. A Birder was "in situ"...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzX_A4RQc2TEZjax0bhc2ibAD08Zr3_AIj77ZlHoMub39s27f2rGQCTJ6ap4UfOdIN_n2S0YXwr-JfnIwOVrtzXJJle8RQtmVToGnjkWcNx5GgFw-uY9xbBNKHbsqrKQInXzWOWM7KVOD4tZcx3PHuyPRuGrCOb5isXH2I9X9i0q8oCPp1MLya-pngbgk/s4160/IMG_20240219_140323606_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="4160" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzX_A4RQc2TEZjax0bhc2ibAD08Zr3_AIj77ZlHoMub39s27f2rGQCTJ6ap4UfOdIN_n2S0YXwr-JfnIwOVrtzXJJle8RQtmVToGnjkWcNx5GgFw-uY9xbBNKHbsqrKQInXzWOWM7KVOD4tZcx3PHuyPRuGrCOb5isXH2I9X9i0q8oCPp1MLya-pngbgk/w640-h360/IMG_20240219_140323606_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>...it turned out to be Chris Gomersall! We scanned for a while longer in the strong wind but couldn't locate it. We enjoyed some unusually close views of <b>Pochard</b> though...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCr81XK0gVSMgGHwWSuJT8qCXs-WgTKSPIUNQ3CkIKKnV4NnjseQq-24L70j6rrhBh936OIaRN052rWMwKf2TFakjBnsoEZn0ZMl-2_LoD1Ika7-YsZZuOFzE-PPVdR0D2XWZ1cBCUghR3fXmDlIPft9bV6QSLaPkhXHe7OwrWGvJd6k9T97EkMZeVc0U/s4000/P1140516.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCr81XK0gVSMgGHwWSuJT8qCXs-WgTKSPIUNQ3CkIKKnV4NnjseQq-24L70j6rrhBh936OIaRN052rWMwKf2TFakjBnsoEZn0ZMl-2_LoD1Ika7-YsZZuOFzE-PPVdR0D2XWZ1cBCUghR3fXmDlIPft9bV6QSLaPkhXHe7OwrWGvJd6k9T97EkMZeVc0U/w640-h480/P1140516.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlkq_2owCiN6tQprMuofHnYkKLBxaSvtKFkbO6F6ZAKNKEXtkQK2F0WKgqWiVc1FgYgzrxOlj496DxaZgZadneQS-6P-oF7SXXW0ZYECRavWhwBNamdXmBt2mlcPUACVkoqpZpDotk_h7HH38Sf2SCjv9JpTxsXTheSFuk-XOI66jlLfEksBw5dx5zkM/s4000/P1140521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlkq_2owCiN6tQprMuofHnYkKLBxaSvtKFkbO6F6ZAKNKEXtkQK2F0WKgqWiVc1FgYgzrxOlj496DxaZgZadneQS-6P-oF7SXXW0ZYECRavWhwBNamdXmBt2mlcPUACVkoqpZpDotk_h7HH38Sf2SCjv9JpTxsXTheSFuk-XOI66jlLfEksBw5dx5zkM/w640-h480/P1140521.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEint1uo1o28T9vtT7Kw2_Mno98T8E16gfHFLKUZ6tFy4M5FMQuZJsGP7GJK6-2iCae9kDD8ErHl7dznNij2ttNs9ZWml6txzNOtwCzd24vTfQsChF5Ycn16vWEaGyrDAliwYAT0S8WCSqsF4Y-hXbHQacXhmM5OcdJQUWXHf4HnHQUCj56uacCP3HFOnDM/s4000/P1140532.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEint1uo1o28T9vtT7Kw2_Mno98T8E16gfHFLKUZ6tFy4M5FMQuZJsGP7GJK6-2iCae9kDD8ErHl7dznNij2ttNs9ZWml6txzNOtwCzd24vTfQsChF5Ycn16vWEaGyrDAliwYAT0S8WCSqsF4Y-hXbHQacXhmM5OcdJQUWXHf4HnHQUCj56uacCP3HFOnDM/w640-h480/P1140532.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Of course, as I reached Hull he tweeted he'd found it South of the Bridge!! I'm still hopeful it will end up at NDC?</div><div><br /></div><div>Today started extremely well. As I was sat in the lounge I caught sight of a Raptor over the hedge. <i><b>Buzzards</b></i> are seen regularly BUT this wasn't no <i><b>Buzzard</b></i>. I surprised myself by grabbing the camera quickly enough to obtain a "record shot" as it disappeared over the trees...</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Aa_uDtqcUdieYa1GgXqevBYD1Eu0cDzLuNZuUfoKrFLvJGJeIsFCCcdGKdV4-VFLafkhBS_rgtQVmmvr9NrOhqfx8h26mQrAHncuG7-XX0esb7oEyLFVxAMLfJNQlm8FhYdoPu3VnUr1JERI3ieBc0MBX_5ly8AgTwEOiX3wkrKpc6ivGpSJgd8WtZI/s4000/P1140543.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Aa_uDtqcUdieYa1GgXqevBYD1Eu0cDzLuNZuUfoKrFLvJGJeIsFCCcdGKdV4-VFLafkhBS_rgtQVmmvr9NrOhqfx8h26mQrAHncuG7-XX0esb7oEyLFVxAMLfJNQlm8FhYdoPu3VnUr1JERI3ieBc0MBX_5ly8AgTwEOiX3wkrKpc6ivGpSJgd8WtZI/w640-h480/P1140543.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Red Kite </b>(8.40)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I know you would've believed me? An excellent Patch (<b>80</b>) and Village Year Tick (<b>52</b>) and an even better "Garden" (<b>83</b>) Lifer! Only my third record for the Village.</div><div><br /></div></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-39969486372470424052024-02-18T17:08:00.002+00:002024-02-18T17:08:47.438+00:00Bird SongA <b>Song Thrush</b> (P.80, H.51) was belting it out this afternoon in unusually (but very welcome) mild conditions. Spring bulbs now breaking through and definite signs of "Bud burst". <div><br /></div><div>The <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">American Wigeon</span></i></b> was seen again today at Bubwith Bridge. Seems like a good enough reason to pop over again tomorrow...<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-5729960540057880502024-02-15T13:22:00.003+00:002024-02-16T19:47:17.240+00:00Slooow!<div style="text-align: left;">Hence the lack of reports. Maybe I should throw a few (hopefully) interesting topics in during this less than inspiring time of Year? I'll think about it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A beacon through the gloom came in the form of a <b><span style="color: #990000;">Long-tailed Duck</span></b> at Castle Howard Lake. This was my <b>240th</b> Species for the <b>York Area</b>...a consequence of Age!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Locally it's quiet...no Dead! A few hints of Spring as the local <b>GS Woodpecker</b> is tapping away. I could travel further afield to see some "other" Birds but I'm not that bothered these days as I prefer to "work" my Patches. However, I don't rule it out completely?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have to admit my thoughts are starting to turn to <b>Cyprus</b> as the first Migrants are being reported on WhatsApp...namely <b><span style="color: #990000;">Great Spotted Cuckoo</span></b> and <b><span style="color: #990000;">Isabelline Wheatear</span></b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Be nice to see the Currant Bun...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-48915267440414292492024-02-09T15:42:00.001+00:002024-02-09T15:43:41.251+00:00Cyprus 24 - Preliminary thoughtsI received an email yesterday informing me of a change in the Bird Sighting system. I was aware there was a WhatsApp group last year but never joined as I found the Google Groups information, coupled with messages from friends to be sufficient. Anyway I've joined now as it looks the Google Groups "avenue" is closing. I also received a message form Phil, informing me he'd just booked for the fortnight before we arrive! Looks like I won't be "in the dark" regarding arrivals!!<div><br /></div><div>As you know I prefer to find my own but it's always re-assuring to have information, then you're not concerned about "missing something"! Just over 4 weeks to go now and with the continuing horrendous weather I thought I'd write an initial Post regarding my upcoming trip...to cheer myself up.</div><div><br /></div><div>Checking eBird I discovered that this will be my 7th trip having been previously in 1995, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023. The 95 trip was a family holiday. The 15 and 16 trips were one week visits in December and January respectively. The other 3 were 3 week Spring visits.</div><div><br /></div><div>The best visit without question was 2018 (see history for details). I enjoyed the amazing sight of both <b><span style="color: #990000;">CASPIAN PLOVER</span></b> and <b><span style="color: #990000;">CREAM-COLOURED COURSER</span></b> on the same small piece of land (picnic area) at <b>Mandria</b> five days apart. Showing well doesn't cover it! I'll never forget returning there the morning after everyone had seen the <b><span style="color: #990000;">CP</span></b> to look for it. I drove slowly round the area for quite some time when it suddenly appeared right next to the car!!! Re-locating the <b><span style="color: #990000;">CCC</span></b> after following it along the Coast with Ian and Kate Bloomer was also VERY special.</div><div><br /></div><div>Couldn't resist...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYQv11y1OU9fgI-O2KawtD96WVIKIKpCGLpHmHsYUQl_PzCXu_ZgqRJ_BiXTsRqWdWVWVeCDcjGCYu2B68Yr5ejhlMWdNb8Lo38Bp6E6R57vkGZap0p7KmGn8xiDBrqfHve2oDu6fmtmMB9qhrp7_Y_75g8rBP7AptjatmUnUO9N_tSAFrdPjV78BVr4/s4000/140.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYQv11y1OU9fgI-O2KawtD96WVIKIKpCGLpHmHsYUQl_PzCXu_ZgqRJ_BiXTsRqWdWVWVeCDcjGCYu2B68Yr5ejhlMWdNb8Lo38Bp6E6R57vkGZap0p7KmGn8xiDBrqfHve2oDu6fmtmMB9qhrp7_Y_75g8rBP7AptjatmUnUO9N_tSAFrdPjV78BVr4/w640-h480/140.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJmKCdCNr-7mYsdEtn7YVuU9w1yjNdH_s5R9_jwxRlWgjWBpVtS5DzvztQG-zEbbmaMiMIiwQsDeExIkgzoHqXGxd8uTli0b_kKGi3WEwK65AEU2NWYuZM1G31o5KosqvnzzOqDyzEDPDHCQt0tJdvJFQDqT58mcq28YZlk50AWiVyRcqon64LBdiWXs/s4000/345.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJmKCdCNr-7mYsdEtn7YVuU9w1yjNdH_s5R9_jwxRlWgjWBpVtS5DzvztQG-zEbbmaMiMIiwQsDeExIkgzoHqXGxd8uTli0b_kKGi3WEwK65AEU2NWYuZM1G31o5KosqvnzzOqDyzEDPDHCQt0tJdvJFQDqT58mcq28YZlk50AWiVyRcqon64LBdiWXs/w640-h480/345.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Images to brighten up yet another dull English Winter's Day. A couple of incredible Birds I think you would agree?</div><div><br /></div><div>Most things are in place now including payments! We're staying in the same Apartment just West of <b>Paphos</b> which gives easy access to all Sites in the area and the (extremely quiet) Motorway to all points East. </div><div><br /></div><div>Every trip is different and I intend to mix things up more this Year. Obviously my knowledge of the key Sites increases with each visit, which in theory should save me some time. eBird will always be of use as well. The weather is another variable as always, I hope its not as windy as last Year especially for Louise's sake! She needs to be by the Beach Bar at Mandria...so do I come to that!</div><div><br /></div><div>My <b>Cyprus List</b> stands at a modest <b>217</b> so there's still a chance of adding something to it.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I look at the rain running down the window for the umpteenth time I'm counting the days (<b>33</b>) till we depart from Manchester. We'll get there. I hope you've got something to look forward to? We all need it...</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_soSwnzCNAJoghoi8FaCXIQGPvR_iBJejUOtVpHs71vLzjKMNAYOm3RaPg2uEDYnpCMUqeDE0WatVkSVXXDcdTrTc0sp57ZzJGr9Bk5NLcbRegoeSbraY2w7GtdDqyNLsMNtvd3-f24YaQ2QBYsSrvYXUJpWF3VMmDd-WsgI6NKH_GR5b-jzDt-L6qRQ/s4000/291.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_soSwnzCNAJoghoi8FaCXIQGPvR_iBJejUOtVpHs71vLzjKMNAYOm3RaPg2uEDYnpCMUqeDE0WatVkSVXXDcdTrTc0sp57ZzJGr9Bk5NLcbRegoeSbraY2w7GtdDqyNLsMNtvd3-f24YaQ2QBYsSrvYXUJpWF3VMmDd-WsgI6NKH_GR5b-jzDt-L6qRQ/w640-h480/291.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Male Rock Thrush amongst the Cyprus flowers</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-17612191443548262742024-02-08T20:44:00.006+00:002024-02-08T20:57:21.435+00:00Wild Weather<div style="text-align: left;">Don't you just love the British Weather?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At least Wednesday morning was decent, which enabled me to look (in vain) for the <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Shorelark</span></i></b> and <b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Snow Buntings</i></span></b> South of the Village.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tuesday and today were spent at NDC with little of note seen but it was good to get out of the Cottage and the beauty of the Hide meant the Weather didn't matter...much. I had good company both days with Elaine from the Village turning up on Tuesday and a solid chap from Copmanthorpe putting the World to rights with me this morning during the Blizzard! Both helped pass slow sessions totalling 8 Hours.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As I'm sure you can appreciate the conditions weren't conducive for photography but here's a few shots from Tuesday to "brighten the post up somewhat...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraTxsSXoIEDS47sph-azvi-n9gMx10yksKgL3-BUoIhlQc8LRud7e6nOfd3RzwDQM4m5kIkaVHmVvSuPsCM-U5RgFvkK-w76o_Je0XJdVXJNmjmFrAoe1NYJWXCRPYsxzFc_fwEWURiz6oxbBP9GKsLF8B2uwJA20qqS_njCvYiz94Vkd80h8L7ECL4U/s4000/P1140471.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraTxsSXoIEDS47sph-azvi-n9gMx10yksKgL3-BUoIhlQc8LRud7e6nOfd3RzwDQM4m5kIkaVHmVvSuPsCM-U5RgFvkK-w76o_Je0XJdVXJNmjmFrAoe1NYJWXCRPYsxzFc_fwEWURiz6oxbBP9GKsLF8B2uwJA20qqS_njCvYiz94Vkd80h8L7ECL4U/w640-h480/P1140471.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>3 Marsh Harriers and a Curlew</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Unusual to see three so close together.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another trio was on the flooded scrape...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5lZqTsUl-9mNFabGP3wPoAfunmI8j0JJLsjCyxlcOgg_GYqXJr0WHog5OWn1lvCJ6txSErJk3fO264Soh6ebW5OgcHsORHEXkhFYjADkI3CdNlExSstAfHa3GlgPx4J1HJolyhvc-8ZsxhPUxmhKK7mxMtDExQ48W43Z-a_FDcCMmVxh0bfTO1nky74/s4000/P1140467.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5lZqTsUl-9mNFabGP3wPoAfunmI8j0JJLsjCyxlcOgg_GYqXJr0WHog5OWn1lvCJ6txSErJk3fO264Soh6ebW5OgcHsORHEXkhFYjADkI3CdNlExSstAfHa3GlgPx4J1HJolyhvc-8ZsxhPUxmhKK7mxMtDExQ48W43Z-a_FDcCMmVxh0bfTO1nky74/w640-h480/P1140467.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Little Grebes</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A lone Male <b>Goldeneye</b> was also nice to see but was far to distant for a pic. As I returned home two <b>Herons</b> in the road on Snakey were a bizarre sight and brought up the half century on the Village Year List...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8UHlfxwARtX1HDVsdJOJeXB-w9LMnkQeF4KH1n2mUy5565DLOsczbDVdVNHnfyUgKRt1ApMrAvjzl-WQXhgp1RuJudJpDtwVFIKgkMYFkcSHGa5mrrVo7iGpv5pC05kbA66zF1BE1LftCuw0kYIIHn9nhyphenhyphenuyLFrwI7pJ0-8St1tnK2RpdzdQHBpzTKA/s4000/P1140494.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8UHlfxwARtX1HDVsdJOJeXB-w9LMnkQeF4KH1n2mUy5565DLOsczbDVdVNHnfyUgKRt1ApMrAvjzl-WQXhgp1RuJudJpDtwVFIKgkMYFkcSHGa5mrrVo7iGpv5pC05kbA66zF1BE1LftCuw0kYIIHn9nhyphenhyphenuyLFrwI7pJ0-8St1tnK2RpdzdQHBpzTKA/w640-h480/P1140494.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Record shot through the Sleet...and car window!</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">News of the first <b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Great Spotted Cuckoos</i></span></b> arriving in <b>Cyprus</b> turn thoughts to next Months Holiday. Counting the Days now...less than 5 Weeks to go...BRING IT ON!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-30188656760961805452024-02-05T18:19:00.005+00:002024-02-05T20:29:09.254+00:00Visitor<p>Had a few Hours out with Phil yesterday. We met up at Stone Creek but it was VERY quiet...unfortunately. He did add <b>Barn Owl</b> to his Year List. After the required Chip Butty in Patrington, we headed for Skeffling but again we were out of luck as the <b><i>Whooper Swans</i></b> were absent. We did see a pair of <b>Pintail</b> on the edge of the mud, which was unusual and a Year Tick for Phil. A lone <b>Little Egret</b> gave us a decent view...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOBhs1Vvn5BXSdCIG0M3xpTdLjnXmrTIrBz_S5bmwaSeorzRy4jsUfG_NqHzQtdTdDL_hBMnKB88JQtlpXuljEyoKCInvfmLNzHmrrLdAQVAK0dXwUxzXnGwKRU1_Rfr2UmC8jvkYEEzahOrkRbkWh7eaZX-RYU4664bimlc8vi85oqzofONTt31Oqww/s4000/P1140388.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOBhs1Vvn5BXSdCIG0M3xpTdLjnXmrTIrBz_S5bmwaSeorzRy4jsUfG_NqHzQtdTdDL_hBMnKB88JQtlpXuljEyoKCInvfmLNzHmrrLdAQVAK0dXwUxzXnGwKRU1_Rfr2UmC8jvkYEEzahOrkRbkWh7eaZX-RYU4664bimlc8vi85oqzofONTt31Oqww/w640-h480/P1140388.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>We then cut through to Holmpton via Out Newton, on the way I caught sight of a lovely Male <b>Marsh Harrier</b>. I just managed a record shot through the car window after finding a pull-in...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0UUzDhel0ryyJPVkz-yGCS0gQa-KYMQVIituGALuktzg3kXIIG3YoEhTMU9M2Ac0Ikr9MK_1kfU6BoQHkZUu4z_rCj52FHD8n1p4V-BIrBU-RcT7KNJRxTzdN_gb8b3yIyWOZvlQFeoK2Vs6SiG-PT7uxt3X1-saPp9axkIzq_XXygyvHzcYN0fwtJw/s4000/P1140405.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0UUzDhel0ryyJPVkz-yGCS0gQa-KYMQVIituGALuktzg3kXIIG3YoEhTMU9M2Ac0Ikr9MK_1kfU6BoQHkZUu4z_rCj52FHD8n1p4V-BIrBU-RcT7KNJRxTzdN_gb8b3yIyWOZvlQFeoK2Vs6SiG-PT7uxt3X1-saPp9axkIzq_XXygyvHzcYN0fwtJw/w640-h480/P1140405.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Phil wanted to try for the <b>Little Owl/s</b>, so we detoured and got lucky...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEMghEnJSfq9aWhAfEusSBqjZXFWnnkNtHres2vFFW5ZEttwdTGKKPD_WWC0uU_vvFteXJhPkrGJur337Xd5dARIJeCybeMvXRlpZckMRWyZ9_BgIsEOVLHlNdcpLuiztFKlOClRZCrVZ7gus1kvqYxF0N_IxD0gDvXhMb0R703FWfAQ10FZ6iZQ0XBs/s4000/P1140423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEMghEnJSfq9aWhAfEusSBqjZXFWnnkNtHres2vFFW5ZEttwdTGKKPD_WWC0uU_vvFteXJhPkrGJur337Xd5dARIJeCybeMvXRlpZckMRWyZ9_BgIsEOVLHlNdcpLuiztFKlOClRZCrVZ7gus1kvqYxF0N_IxD0gDvXhMb0R703FWfAQ10FZ6iZQ0XBs/w640-h480/P1140423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Finally we checked Snakey for <b><i>Partridges</i></b> but yet again we weer out of luck. However, I did find a flock of a dozen <b>Yellowhammers</b> (P.79, H.49) which was unusual at this location. I managed to catch one in the stubble...</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLef6hsssOqdcEe-0Xkynjojh5_kcoAGkFvvnD5alprHj6ap9ReBX8b-nur6xVj3Lf4PQUb6xMxBcLc5vzFGdgUbGe7Flq9o4wyh1_BXYqwFzriaeyRx8kCV6Izk0-Ioq5QaFncXQiSzM1XmT_4LFLmlQXJmgh_zVhUmGVFbPRfQTdxHmyeo8BzmQhAVM/s4000/P1140438.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLef6hsssOqdcEe-0Xkynjojh5_kcoAGkFvvnD5alprHj6ap9ReBX8b-nur6xVj3Lf4PQUb6xMxBcLc5vzFGdgUbGe7Flq9o4wyh1_BXYqwFzriaeyRx8kCV6Izk0-Ioq5QaFncXQiSzM1XmT_4LFLmlQXJmgh_zVhUmGVFbPRfQTdxHmyeo8BzmQhAVM/w640-h480/P1140438.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A Beacon in the gloom.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Richard had a <i><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Shorelark</b></span></i> and a couple of <span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>Snow Buntings</b></i></span> South of the Village this morning. I'll have a look on Wednesday when the wind dies down. Duff tomorrow...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-1565495256263282362024-02-02T21:36:00.004+00:002024-02-02T21:38:50.048+00:00RLP<div style="text-align: left;"> Stumbled on the "other <b>Partridge</b>" (H.48) this morning on the Dog Walk along Snakey...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOC5lqP8N1lXFmrvgruyd49fWRfi11h-ajTnsawvF5scKRUhAlAUNENGTz6lvS2uUMKdTwtPabbYccVeHaRecL9SQxEYmXvYXVq777hGFrUkO5MXYvVoEdMm_HSWDFMNKmhunZFQTp5eVqPURG7CU66Tzw6JtxOBNELe-h7HSf-QaxrsNTKnn3Jm77eTE/s4000/P1140372.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOC5lqP8N1lXFmrvgruyd49fWRfi11h-ajTnsawvF5scKRUhAlAUNENGTz6lvS2uUMKdTwtPabbYccVeHaRecL9SQxEYmXvYXVq777hGFrUkO5MXYvVoEdMm_HSWDFMNKmhunZFQTp5eVqPURG7CU66Tzw6JtxOBNELe-h7HSf-QaxrsNTKnn3Jm77eTE/w640-h480/P1140372.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>1 of 4 Birds</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184077112220633655.post-15594476521316670322024-02-02T08:25:00.001+00:002024-02-02T08:25:12.017+00:00Hope Springs Eternal <p>See what I did there?</p><p>A drumming <b>Great Spotted Woodpecker</b> (P.78, H.46) and a calling <b>Tawny Owl</b> (P.79, H.47) both heard from the Cottage, heralded the start of the new Month. More "Signs of Spring".</p>Alan Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360943901919921752noreply@blogger.com0