Conversation Between ChrisJB and diggleken
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It was someone off the Manchester site, can't remember who though. It's only recently that I have started posting on that site as I find it seems to have a bit of a bias for the lowland parts of Lancashire. There was one reported at the lake (Hollingworth) recently too. I don't go there much however, far too busy!
I nipped up to Binn Green as well the other day for bramblings and saw just the one.
Chris
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OMG, brilliant Chris, what a cracking sight!
The resident Water Rails from the RG Mills outflow 'cut' arent usually on the lodge - if frozen , they go to the river - and its still luck, hope that helps for next time - let me know and I'll give you more info - I'm only 2 mins from there! I guess it was Steve suttill that has posted via mcr birding?
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Alright Ken. I was over your end this aft', looking for a water rail on the Royal George Lodge. I didn't see it. However I nearly crashed the car up near the old Buckstones Inn when I chanced upon a corking short-eared owl sat on the moor right by the road.
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Hiya Chris, and the same to you, hope all is fab this new year, especially birding tomorrow - I wont say I miss it in a group, even though you get better results with a few pairs of experienced twitchers eyes, but still thrill to doing it just everyday.
When I lead a public group, I find it annoying they an be so noisy, hey ho, might not do one this year. Doesnt matter with fungi though...................
PS, dont forget to do an alert for any Dotterel locally!
Cheers
Ken
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How do Ken. I thought it was time I popped in to say hello. I don't get on here as much as I'd like to these days, in fact, I don't get out and about much either! Saying that, the missus has stamped my 'pass-book' today, meaning I'm joining my dad and his pals on a birding trip along the Lancs coast tomorrow (my companions are serious year-listers and will start 2012 with a bang in the morning).
Anyway, I hope you and the family had a great Christmas (we did!) and very best wishes for the New Year.
Chris
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Got the email Ken, ta. Hope the knee is okay.
Chris
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Hi Chris. I'll send you an e-mail later with location - they were only just flowered, so should be OK for a week or so.
Due an op on my knee, but can still get out low level and flat.........
Cheers
Ken
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How do Ken. I don't suppose you could tell me where the broad-leaved helleborine are (nice photo by the way)? My local site (near Jubilee Bends) has let me down in recent years. I'm away for the next few days (Tenby), but I wouldn't mind knowing for the future.
About an hour ago, just had a garden 'lifer' in the shape of a common toad also.
Hope you are okay, Chris.
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Cracking warbler spot chris - i cant get over for a while, but well done, makes a change from my dips....................!
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Got the warbler. I was ready to leave empty handed, when thankfully it started to sing.
Chris