What have you seen
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Oneputt replied on 18/03/2023 17:27
Posted on 14/03/2023 19:30 by mickysfAbsolutely stunning photo BM, I saw them in Norfolk a few years ago but my photos were rather blurred and at great distance. Also hoping to see the Storks around and about on our tours this spring. Hoping for a good breeding season for both species. The return of these iconic birds is primarily down to habitat restoration, restorative farming and determined enlightened farmers, naturalists and lovers of the great outdoors. 👍
Bakers2 replied on 21/03/2023 13:11
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mickysf replied on 24/03/2023 11:33
Posted on 24/03/2023 11:33
Just had a tip off that there are alpine swifts and cranes not far from us so off out on the hunt! Keep your eyes peeled everyone, apparently they both are tipping up in numbers all over the UK. May (alpine swifts) even breed here for the first time this year, who knows?
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Wherenext replied on 24/03/2023 15:23
Posted on 24/03/2023 15:23
There were a number seen just off the west coast of the Wirral yesterday Micky, not particularly known for its mountains!
Anyone at Wirral CP at the moment should keep a look out. Fortunately easily identified by their white belly, (the bird not the CAMC member).
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mickysf replied on 24/03/2023 15:24
Posted on 24/03/2023 15:24
Yes, saw Alpine Swift which are chunkier and bigger than I’d expected with a whitish under patch. a first for us. Didn’t see the cranes mind but have seen those in Norfolk and Suffolk in the past. I’m now told there are white storks not far away but I’m home now delighted with my new ✔️. They, the storks, will have to wait till another day!👍
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mickysf replied on 25/03/2023 08:12
Posted on 24/03/2023 15:23 by WherenextThere were a number seen just off the west coast of the Wirral yesterday Micky, not particularly known for its mountains!
Anyone at Wirral CP at the moment should keep a look out. Fortunately easily identified by their white belly, (the bird not the CAMC member).
Posted on 25/03/2023 08:12
Just heard this morning that quite a few Alpine Swifts have been spotted at coastal locations stretching right up the East coast from Flamborough to Hartlepool. The amazing thing was that the one I saw yesterday was just 200 metres from my home. Seems like they are ‘invading’ the UK from all fronts. What’s going on in the World?
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brue replied on 25/03/2023 18:02
Posted on 25/03/2023 18:02
Looking at Fulmars today on the NE coast some of their rocky perches are falling into the sea due to erosion, local Peregrine still around so watched him skimming the cliffs too. Noticed the coastal sloe is still tightly budded, further south the white blossom is brightening the hedgerows. I took a heel from the NE sloe and will try and grow it back home just as a reminder of the cliffs.
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