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10-02-2007, 05:50 PM
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First thing this am on the Burnet road I caught a glimpse of a
white goose or very large white duck it was drinking from a road-
side puddle we looked very briefly at each other and went our
seperate ways, it on the wing me in me diesel
no chance of an i.d.
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10-02-2007, 06:09 PM
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I had a great day today, but bird of the day is tied between 2. I went to Blackwater Arboretum and while walking around a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker came and hopped up a tree near me, and then, after waiting around for a while, I had good looks at Hawfinches as they came in and landed on the pine trees. I've got to thank Deerstalker again for the recommendation, it really is a great place.
Also at Blackwater were some colourful Bullfinches, Bramblings, Siskins, Marsh Tits, Goldcrests and Treecreepers. Earlier in the day I had been to Pennington Marshes where the highlight was the huge flock of Golden Plovers that kept flying around!
I'm really pleased, two new birds, and really nice ones as well!
Guy |
10-02-2007, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GuyF  I had a great day today, but bird of the day is tied between 2. I went to Blackwater Arboretum and while walking around a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker came and hopped up a tree near me, and then, after waiting around for a while, I had good looks at Hawfinches as they came in and landed on the pine trees. I've got to thank Deerstalker again for the recommendation, it really is a great place.
Also at Blackwater were some colourful Bullfinches, Bramblings, Siskins, Marsh Tits, Goldcrests and Treecreepers. Earlier in the day I had been to Pennington Marshes where the highlight was the huge flock of Golden Plovers that kept flying around!
I'm really pleased, two new birds, and really nice ones as well!
Guy | Hawfinches and Lesser spotted?!! Are you sure you didn't fall asleep in the car and dream it all???!!! 
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10-02-2007, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Gill Catton Hawfinches and Lesser spotted?!! Are you sure you didn't fall asleep in the car and dream it all???!!!
What a fab day green with envy | So am I. I have seen hawfinches already this year but I never tire of seeing them but Lesser Peckers, now that's a different story, and as you say, both birds on the same day (and with such a quality supporting cast to).
What a cracker of a day Guy.
John |
10-02-2007, 06:46 PM
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Thanks Gill and John,
It really was amazing, I'm still smiling! Shame about the weather but you can't have everything I will definetely be heading back there on a sunny day to see if I can get some nice photos!
Guy |
10-02-2007, 06:58 PM
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That's wonderful, Guy. What a fabulous day.
Where's Blackwater Arboretum?
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10-02-2007, 08:08 PM
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My Bird of the Day from Kinmel Bay, also watched a heron hunting, fun to watch not so much fun for the prey 
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10-02-2007, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev Lewis My Bird of the Day from Kinmel Bay, also watched a heron hunting, fun to watch not so much fun for the prey | That is an awesome image Kev. The detail is superb and the eyes really stand out.
How close was you to the bird?
John |
10-02-2007, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by John That is an awesome image Kev. The detail is superb and the eyes really stand out.
How close was you to the bird?
John | About 50 yards, it's taken with a 600mm prime and x1.4TC
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10-02-2007, 08:47 PM
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That's brilliant, Kev!
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