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Posted 31-12-09 at 07:20 PM by Norfolk Snipe

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Marton Mere 6

Posted 22-12-09 at 09:46 PM by alanjns
Updated 22-12-09 at 10:11 PM by alanjns

I've not done too much birding over the last couple of months so, having finished work for a few days, I was keen to get out and about, despite the several inches of snow that was turning the art of walking into a full blown workout! Marton Mere was cold and bleak at 8.30am and as my feet sunk into deep snow I was begining to have second thoughts.

As soon as I walked into the reserve I saw a Kestrel perched in the upper branches of a tree and rattled off a few pics before it flew off....
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Far Ings, Lincolnshire

Posted 20-12-09 at 06:38 PM by clydebirder (Scottish Birding)

After what seemed like a very long time I finaly managed to get a couple of days to myself. I visited a friend in Barton-upon-humber for a couple of days and got back at 1am this morning after a gruelling 8 hour drive in arctic conditions.

Far Ings is a superb reserve near the south side of the Humber Bridge, it has large reed beds and many areas of open water and good selection of hides. The weather was bitterly cold with light snow showers and heavy frost.

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Bird Song

Posted 15-12-09 at 11:14 PM by Travis

Recently I was woken by the call of a Montezuma's Oropendula which can happen if you are in Costa Rica. An amazing call. It got me thinking as to what other bird songs/calls would be thrilled to be woken by. Any thoughts anyone/
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Dia Dúit ó Baile Átha Cliath

Posted 05-12-09 at 01:19 AM by alanjns
Updated 10-01-10 at 10:32 AM by alanjns

I've just returned home from a lovely week in Dublin, staying with friends in Swords, while attending to some family busines. A good craic was had by all without any exaggeration!!

Not long after our arrival, my other half had to attend a meeting in the city, so myself and Geraldine - our friend and hostess - took a stroll around Phoenix Park while we waited. There were all of the usual park residents - Magpie's, House Sparrow's, Pigeon's, Chaffinches, Robin's, Starling's and Blackbird's,...
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