Instead I'm having a catch up on the "Old Thunderer" adding some recent records to my Bird Recorder database on my old Laptop...you know that story. I always have everything crossed as I'm firing it up but it's ready for action now. I won't bore you with personal statistics but I like to have a day with it active every month and today is perfect. It also gives me an opportunity to reflect on the Year so far...albeit briefly. Some highlights...
Holmpton
Pink-footed Geese - never tire of overhead skeins
Barnacle Goose - a stray in the centre of the Village
Goosander - a nice male flew South
Great-crested Grebe - a couple on the sea were a good record
Dunlin - c30 over the house last night was definitely noteworthy
Hen Harrier - ringtail at Old Hive
WHITE-TAILED EAGLE - an amazing second record with a little help...and luck
Wheatear - TWENTY birds in view one evening after a field was tilled was a marvellous sight!
Black Redstart - a nice winter find at Old Hive
Brambling - a nice find on the feeder
Snow Buntings - a few flocks brightening up many a Winter's day
Also a word for our local specialities. Always appreciated...
Grey Partridge
Stock Dove
Marsh Harrier
Barn Owl
Sand Martin - breeding
Corn Bunting
Yellowhammer
Spurn
Golden Oriole - a stunning male
North Duffield
Little Ringed Plover - a result of the renovated scrape
Black-tailed Godwit - superb in their summer dress
Great White Egret
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The irony of the NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD saga beggars belief...or does it...coupled with the fact it has now re-appeared in Northumberland! I won't be re-visiting this particular episode...you'll be pleased to hear.
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I had a late result last night when I added a "Garden Tick" whilst watching the match in the bedroom. A tight group of small birds flashed past the window and over the Cottage. Initially, I thought Starlings but that opinion soon changed when I realised they were Dunlins (74)!
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A few birds I haven't seen in Texas are present at the moment but certainly NOT available! These include a First for the State in the form of a Limpkin. This species is a Florida speciality but has roamed west to Louisiana, occuring on a few occasions in the New Orleans area. Other rare birds present on my wanted list are...
Black-whiskered Vireo - South Padre Island
Mourning Warbler - Warbler Woods, San Antonio
Maybe next year?
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