What have you seen
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RedKite replied on 08/02/2023 10:34
brue replied on 08/02/2023 15:01
Posted on 08/02/2023 15:01
We have been watching some nest box activity today, we think it's a pair of Linnets, intriguing, so will keep an eye out for further developments. We also had a Bullfinch on a feeder right by our kitchen window, another unusual event as we rarely see Bullfinches although the winter honeysuckle flowers and buds seems to tempt them. It's been very frosty and cold but the bird activity is increasing each day, good to hear them singing.
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Wherenext replied on 08/02/2023 17:01
nelliethehooker replied on 08/02/2023 21:28
Wherenext replied on 09/02/2023 17:59
Posted on 08/02/2023 21:28 by nelliethehooker'Tis a puzzle if you don't know!! Thanks all the same.😊
Posted on 09/02/2023 17:59
I've been cogitating.
2 possibilities. Depends how far away they were. One obvious one is Shelduck which does have brown shoulder strap and brownish rump but is very distinctive in all other markings. The other might be Egyptian Goose, which can look like a large duck from a distance. Quite a "Brown" marked goose. Have a look online, otherwise I'm out of suggestions.
nelliethehooker replied on 09/02/2023 20:23
Posted on 09/02/2023 17:59 by WherenextI've been cogitating.
2 possibilities. Depends how far away they were. One obvious one is Shelduck which does have brown shoulder strap and brownish rump but is very distinctive in all other markings. The other might be Egyptian Goose, which can look like a large duck from a distance. Quite a "Brown" marked goose. Have a look online, otherwise I'm out of suggestions.
cyberyacht replied on 10/02/2023 09:38
Impy replied on 10/02/2023 14:16
Posted on 10/02/2023 14:16
I had a look through all of my bird books but couldn't come up with any ideas, I even checked the section for rare visitors without any luck. I wonder if anyone in the area where you saw them has a collection of ornamental wildfowl, making these two escapee's.
Wherenext replied on 10/02/2023 15:51
Posted on 10/02/2023 15:51
Good idea Impy.
There's the Wildfowl centre at Martinmere by Southport and I know Ruddy Ducks have turned up at various lakes in Cheshire from there. Otherwise it might just be Nellies old age catching up with him and he needs new lenses in his glasses.
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Pliers replied on 10/02/2023 16:33
Posted on 09/02/2023 20:23 by nelliethehookerDon't think it was either of those, as I am sure I would have recognised either. I might try BTO, or perhaps OP!!😁
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