Although our pair of Swallows arrived very early, (back on station on 5th April), they seemed very reluctant to breed , perhaps they knew what a rubbish spring...
Four species seem to be very thin on the ground this year in the areas I watch, namely cuckoo, turtle dove, spotted flycatcher and lesser whitethroat. Sites...
Dear Richard - I have "adjusted" to rarely/never seeing Spotted Flycatcher, Turtle Dove or Cuckoo around my part of south Cambridgeshire. I have to say that...
Have seen just one Spotted Flycatcher in Boxworth this spring (Seemed to be holding territory. Turtle Dove numbers definitely very low at Sutton Gault. No...
The only Spotted Flycatchers I have seen this year were in Dick Newell's garden. But I wouldn't say that is much different from recent years, in as much it is...
A very interesting thread this and apart form not being able to take part the other day when Mark sparked it off, I also wanted to look at the overall UK...
I have not seen the Great Northern Diver for sometime now, and Colin reports that he last saw it on May 22nd around Savages Creek - of course, it may still be...
Every year I seem to get Spotted Flycatchers long after everyone else and this year is no different. They haven't shown up yet but I'm still optimistic. What...
Whoops - accidentally hit send before I'd finished... No sign yet still of any Spotted Fycatchers this year but I'm still optimistic, as mine are regularly up...
Bruce, I agree totally that things are very subdued at present due to the cool weather. Morning rounds can be particularly quiet at present with birds ...
2nd summer Med Gull still around this evening. Impressive sight of c.200+ Swifts feeding over one tree line and adjacent fields. Otherwise, very quiet. Steve ...
It seems that the UK is not the only country in Europe to experience this ropey weather. DH,BY and I were in Czech Repeblic last week seeing some good places...
During the Winter months Greenfinches were among the commonest birds visiting my garden feeders. Whilst photographing Long-tailed Tits I noticed that one of...
In Great Chishill, extreme S of county, we have had a "resident" cuckoo for the first time in the past three or four years. Two Turtle doves heard regularly;...
Ironic isn't it after all that talk about them this morning there was a Turtle Dove in the driveway a garden first (I will try and sort my list today Jim) Not...
P.M. Bircham
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Jun 2, 2006 8:09 am
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Hopefully your spotted flycatchers are on their way to you. I notice on the Portland Bird Observatory website that they had over 60 on the island two days ago...
A few bits from last night: Avocet Little Gull, 1st summer Little Egret Dunlin, 26+ Pochard, drk still Wigeon, 3 (Jamie Wells, Julian Hughes) ... [Non-text...
One Spotted Flycatcher was reported to me as being in Dry Drayton on 31 May. Cuckoo: there was one (sometimes 2) male calling here very early morning and at...
How I agree with David H about Starlings! I have three family parties in my garden now, dominating the feeders, bullying other birds and making a horrendous...
Gardening does have its rewards. Not only from the fresh produce but you are outside and get the chance to feed a friendly Robin and spot passing birds...
I put out a fat bar and it was gone in just over a day thanks to their caring and meticulous attentions. Beautiful plumage though. Plastic gussets and fascias...
Kathleen Rosewarne/Ia...
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Jun 3, 2006 10:21 am
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This morning, an adult Roseate Tern was found at a private site within the county. The bird was present from 11.30am until 2pm at least, but despite long...
Other than the obvious bird of the day, it has been rather quiet within the county. Paxton Pits this evening produced: Sanderling 7+ Turnstone 2 Yellow-legged...
Despite the best efforts, no access could be arranged for this bird, however, as is often the case, somebody eventually went against the wishes of the local...
No Dotterels about Black bush or near Chatteris manea areas Anywhere else Have I missed them Not seen any reports like 2002 2003 Are there any Kites near to...
No sign of Roseate Tern by 11am. Little Gull 1st-summer Black Tern 6 (5 flew in from high mid-morning) Sanderling 3 Turnstone 1 Hobby 1 Wigeon 3 Black Swan...
Very fine photo by Mike Russell of the Cambridgeshire Ouse Washes looking north east. http://www.itadvice.co.uk/weatherjack/image-4.JPG Sutton extreme right,...
Can i just say Mark well done! I dont know who was the culpret of putting out the news of yesterdays Roseate tern onto bird information services but to who...
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