To Tick or not to Tick (2)

Whilst trawling Bubo on yet another looooong evening. I discovered the facility to view other Birders Lists and what they have counted. Controversial ground I know but fascinating, at least to me. A history of their sightings, giving clues as to when they started this wonderful pastime/obsession.

My Twitching curiosity was fired in 1987 as I unfortunately dipped the Suffolk GREAT BUSTARDS!!! A one of Sunday attempt with John Walton and his mates from Stallingborough during my Footy days. I wasn't aware of the significance of this at the time. Still stings...a bit! I balanced this out with the DOUBLE -CRESTED CORMORANT at Gillingham. Again, totally clueless of the long term significance. It's been hits and misses ever since.

When to add?

Looking at various experienced Twitchers lists, it becomes clear that all (as far as I can see) add Species they have seen that have been added to Cat A even if an individual record hasn't been accepted by BBRC...eg Ross's Goose (Norfolk) and RED-HEADED BUNTING (Flamborough). I was unaware of this. 

Again for balance, the Snow Geese at Swine Moor and the recent SCARLET TANAGER seem generally acceptable already. Therefore I've decided to add them to my British List to come into line. Nothing is black and white as I am keeping the RHB as pending regarding Yorkshire!?

I have missed Birds in the past (provenance, taxonomy, COVID) that have cost me but that's my decision/s.

It's just a bit of fun at the end of the day... isn't it?