What have you seen
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Wherenext replied on 20/12/2023 21:08
Posted on 20/12/2023 21:08
Not long ago we watched a Great Northern Diver clear the whole of the Marine Lake, that juts out from West Kirkby on the Wirral, of all competitors that consisted of Goosanders, Red Breasted Mergansers, Scaup and other ducks such as Tufted Ducks. He then had the whole lake to himself.
Great to see and good for working out the differences between the 2 Sawbills.
So they weren't hunted here just bullied.
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mickysf replied on 21/12/2023 08:57
greylag replied on 22/12/2023 10:00
mickysf replied on 22/12/2023 15:34
Posted on 22/12/2023 15:34
Windy and sea really rough this afternoon but a purple sandpiper and a raft of eiders in the shelter of the harbour walls made for an enjoyable walk. All the usual suspects including some harbour squirrels, as the locals call them, out there too on this shortest of days. Is getting dark now so headed home.
nelliethehooker replied on 22/12/2023 21:19
Bakers2 replied on 30/12/2023 09:17
Posted on 30/12/2023 09:17
I'm pretty certain I heard turtle doves on my walk yesterday.
Am I mad?
I'll be walking that way again today 🤞. I tried to open my App to identify the call. It was quiet, start to move on - you've guessed. Several times! So will be ready today.
Interestingly, tge App did say it could hear a tree creeper, couldn't spot it 😢. Not seen on for years.
Even slower, than of late, start this morning. Blackbird. One of the 4 that breakfast with us, was dancing on the wall to attract my attention 😉. The other 3 were down quickly, joined by a female. So.i had to change the running order
Have to be careful as sparrowhawk took out a pigeon 2 weeks ago 😢. I know they have to eat and are beautiful. I watched it fill its tummy, before sending OH out to dispose of the remains.
Oneputt replied on 30/12/2023 09:45
Bakers2 replied on 30/12/2023 10:08
Wherenext replied on 03/01/2024 13:38
Bluemalaga replied on 03/01/2024 15:22
Posted on 28/11/2023 13:05 by OneputtWaxwings at Norwich
Posted on 03/01/2024 15:22
Hi OP
HNY to you both.
We have but a few around these parts and I have not seen any myself although had a couple of attempts, always just missing them. We have a tree loaded with berries in the garden, so supreme optimist hoping for a visit. Guess the lottery is more likely.
Even the Shorties (3) only came out at dusk and only stayed a couple of weeks
Regards
Keith
Oneputt
Caravanner