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26-10-2007, 11:19 AM
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My old dad is convinced we are in for a bad winter,,, Combination of the state of the sea weed on the beach , the state of his arthritic joints and the amount of fruit on his apple trees and hedges. I wouldnt bet against him, The annoying old devil has a habit of being correct.
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26-10-2007, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by LUPUS  I now wish I had kept a note of arrival times as I have seen winter thrushes in Notts and Sth Derbyshire for at least 8 Days. Whilst I was sceptical when a friend told me we were going to have a cold winter I now have a more open mind on it. | I've been hearing redwing flying over at night since around the 3rd week in Sept which is about normal for the north west. I'm sure I was told a long time ago that Scandinavian thrushes come across the north sea, work their way down south and across to the continent and then come back up the country - anyone confirm or deny that for me please?
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26-10-2007, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PMG I've been hearing redwing flying over at night since around the 3rd week in Sept which is about normal for the north west. I'm sure I was told a long time ago that Scandinavian thrushes come across the north sea, work their way down south and across to the continent and then come back up the country - anyone confirm or deny that for me please?
Pauline | Winter Thrushes genrally appear to come in from the north east. They will take the shortest route across water that they can. However has seen them arriving on the south coast from the south. It will depend on weather condition that they encounter when migrating. Some may overshoot and make their way back. Hope that helps.
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26-10-2007, 04:59 PM
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The winter thrushes here in the South Pennines were early this autumn (last week in Sept'), but numbers seem low. However hedgerow berries are scant this year in these parts. This probably explains why I am getting stacks of birds on the table and feeders in the garden.
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26-10-2007, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LUPUS I now wish I had kept a note of arrival times as I have seen winter thrushes in Notts and Sth Derbyshire for at least 8 Days. Whilst I was sceptical when a friend told me we were going to have a cold winter I now have a more open mind on it. | I've today seen two flocks of Fieldfares and Redwings at Thorsby Park, Notts. Both with 20+ birds.  |
26-10-2007, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by briar rose I didn't catch it all, but the weather girl this morning said the Bewick Swans had arrived somewhere in the UK early this year, the last time they arrived this early we had a very cold winter, so maybe we are in for a cold few months, only time will tell | It was Slimbridge . My woodpecker has been a bit frantic about ramming peanuts into holes in the pole outside my bedroom, moreso than I can remember in previous autumns so maybe he knows something I don't .
Last night I stuck my head out of the window to record a Tawny Owl and nearly got my nose frozen off! This is what October used to feel like when I was a kid.
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27-10-2007, 02:06 PM
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Oh I'd love some decent snow. Haven't had any since being a child. All we seem to get is a bit here and there that freezes and makes walking suicidal. |
27-10-2007, 02:38 PM
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Well, whatever the winter weather turns out to be I do hope we get some bright sunny days after the summer we have had. Looking out through the window now it is such a grey miserable day here in Bolton! |
28-10-2007, 01:36 PM
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Same here in Northampton.......Squally rain and wind is chilly. Dogs need a walk, I dont want to go today! 
But I guess I will just have to wrap up and brave it....its going to get colder so I cant wimp out just yet lol. |
19-11-2007, 04:50 PM
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the cold is already here and theres been snow across england so maybe there is definetly going to be a cold winter ahead |
19-11-2007, 05:29 PM
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In 1947 I was just a teenager, but I can remember the hardship that winter brought to humans as well as wildlife, we still had rationing. in 1963 I was a Derbyshire fireman, a very busy time for us, but for the poor wildlife, the rivers Lathkill ,Derwent, Dove, all the canals in the area and the streams, all were severely affected. it appeared most of the Kingfishers and a lot of other wildlife perished in that winter, and not a few humans, no please dont pray for a cold winter, I'm not adverse to a little snow (on Christmas cards)  If you really want snow and ice, ive heard Russia is nice in the winter regards Jon |
19-11-2007, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Thizle In 1947 I was just a teenager, but I can remember the hardship that winter brought to humans as well as wildlife, we still had rationing. in 1963 I was a Derbyshire fireman, a very busy time for us, but for the poor wildlife, the rivers Lathkill ,Derwent, Dove, all the canals in the area and the streams, all were severely affected. it appeared most of the Kingfishers and a lot of other wildlife perished in that winter, and not a few humans, no please dont pray for a cold winter, I'm not adverse to a little snow (on Christmas cards) If you really want snow and ice, ive heard Russia is nice in the winter regards Jon | ohh hooray, well done Jon, I wonder how many on this site are old enough to remember 1963, I am and I didn't like it, not one bit, and nor did lots of the wildlife we all love so much.  |
19-11-2007, 05:57 PM
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Good snow in 81 and i loved every minute playing out in it. Sledging, making snowmen,snowball fights, Making fresh tracks, Making skid patches in the roads to see who could skid the furthest what fun and for free !!! How bright it makes winter look instead of the gray drab days when there isn't a leaf to be seen. I'm sure it must help reduce SAD?
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19-11-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Muggsy ohh hooray, well done Jon, I wonder how many on this site are old enough to remember 1963, | Here's your answer...  The winters of 1947 and 1963
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19-11-2007, 06:05 PM
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good snow in 63, struggling to keep one tap from freezing, carrying buckets of water for the cows and pigs all day and half the night, I wonder how much enviromentally friendly salt will get spread on the roads if the winter of 2007/08 is as bad as 63 |
19-11-2007, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tursiops2 | ta
I'm a tad surprised you know, on one hand, mention culling anything on this site and get ready for a war, yet the wild animals dying from hyperthermia in a hard winter is ok, so long as we can have fun throwing snow balls.
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19-11-2007, 09:35 PM
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Whilst I dream and ache for a 47er or a 63er, I'd be quite content with an average childhood, late 1970s or early 1980s winter.
Oh what high jinks I would have!
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19-11-2007, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB Whilst I dream and ache for a 47er or a 63er, I'd be quite content with an average childhood, late 1970s or early 1980s winter.
Oh what high jinks I would have!
Regards, Chris | Hehe, I hear you. 'Mendips + Bin Liner' that's all I'm saying.
Weeeeee!!!.......
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24-11-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by russj1975 I would love a really bitter winter, there is nothing like it - especially walking in the hills. Why do so many people hate snow??  | well i love walking in the snow as long as am properly dressed for it should probably go and invest in some thermals though if what everyone says about a chilly winter is true...... |
24-11-2007, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NuttyMeg well i love walking in the snow as long as am properly dressed for it should probably go and invest in some thermals though if what everyone says about a chilly winter is true...... | i love getting up early and going into the woods and hills behind us when it snows, that way you can see all the animal tracks and happenings in the night / early hours. After that well it's borrowing neigbours kids for an excuse to make snow animals and have general fun!
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24-11-2007, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tufftie i love getting up early and going into the woods and hills behind us when it snows, that way you can see all the animal tracks and happenings in the night / early hours. After that well it's borrowing neigbours kids for an excuse to make snow animals and have general fun! | hehe sounds like a plan one is never too old!!!! |
29-11-2007, 05:12 AM
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My little snowhound nose says we are in for a cold winter. I do so hope so. All this rain gets a bit tedious. And I can't wait to take photos of my pets in the snow! Annabel (one of my cats) loved it last February - thought it was a great adventure! Am looking forward to seeing how my dog takes to it as I doubt he's seen snow before.
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29-11-2007, 09:51 AM
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I think we are in for a cold spell too. long overdue no doubt..They used to say if their was a abundance of berrys it was going to be a hard winter.well we had a lot last year but didnt get a hard winter so that theory has gone !!!
Would love to see some real thick snow myself..
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29-11-2007, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by snowhound My little snowhound nose says we are in for a cold winter. I do so hope so. All this rain gets a bit tedious. And I can't wait to take photos of my pets in the snow! Annabel (one of my cats) loved it last February - thought it was a great adventure! Am looking forward to seeing how my dog takes to it as I doubt he's seen snow before.
Snowhound | I to am looking forward to dogs reaction,,, She eats everything else so I am sure the snow will go the same way,,,,
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29-11-2007, 09:58 AM
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