Having been in the game for some Years now, I get a little tired of the inconsistencies and hypocrisy. Not that I'd ever exhibit such characteristics?! I try hard not to.
I've seen a couple of extremely detailed and balanced accounts flagging up reasons for and against. It occurs to me that many/most points could be applied to many MEGA appearances?
Location - Inland? If the Bird was on an island or a headland would their be the same debate?
Occurrence - They have occurred before!
Washing line - Wild Birds DO perch on them!
November - Many American Birds have turned up in this Month and later e.g CAPE MAY WARBLER and BALTIMORE ORIOLE. Some have Wintered e.g. COMMON YELLOWTHROAT
Weather - Not favourable BUT the find date isn't necessarily the arrival date! American BIRDS are still arriving in Europe.
1st Winter AND Unringed AND extremely elusive - All BIG pluses. Innocent until proven guilty.
Committee or Personal - I've always adhered to the Official Decision whether I agreed with it or not. You've probably gathered by now, I'm no Scientist! However, I have found some acceptances and rejections bizarre over the Years but I appreciate a decision has to be made. This time I've made my own decision and this Bird is on my Personal List.
Truth is, I don't know...no-one does!!!
This morning found me down Easington straight with a dual mission. A probable NORTHERN HARRIER had been seen along the South Lincs Coast yesterday afternoon...heading North! You never know? Whilst waiting with considerable optimism in the gloom a flock of Brent Geese landed close by. I wonder...?
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Needless to say no sign of the NH or any other Harriers!
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