Eccup Challange
Posted 23-10-09 at 07:07 PM by amanda
23.10.09
Set of this morning in the rain,but dryed up by the time i reached the reserve. Got my new scope with me today and a list of birds i might see out on the water. Made my way through the trees,sun came out,no rain,no wind,oh and NO BIRDS,could not see any out on the lake.
The hide is about half way round the edge,made camp.I could hear the Geese in the Field behind the wood on the far side.
The scope is good on the far side i could see,Herons,Cormorants and alot of Gulls in the water,a big flock of Lapwings flew over the trees and four Red Kites.Got to 10.30 and had to be heading back because i was at work.Back at the far end i did spot a Treecreeper and managed to get a photo.Just then one Cannada goose flew over and i could see it had landed near the hide it made a few calls.
THEN the only way to describe the noise and the feeling was like been stood next to a large plane taking off as over 200 to 300 geese took to the skys all at the same time amazing!!! and yes they all landed in the water out side the hide
Set of this morning in the rain,but dryed up by the time i reached the reserve. Got my new scope with me today and a list of birds i might see out on the water. Made my way through the trees,sun came out,no rain,no wind,oh and NO BIRDS,could not see any out on the lake.
The hide is about half way round the edge,made camp.I could hear the Geese in the Field behind the wood on the far side.
The scope is good on the far side i could see,Herons,Cormorants and alot of Gulls in the water,a big flock of Lapwings flew over the trees and four Red Kites.Got to 10.30 and had to be heading back because i was at work.Back at the far end i did spot a Treecreeper and managed to get a photo.Just then one Cannada goose flew over and i could see it had landed near the hide it made a few calls.
THEN the only way to describe the noise and the feeling was like been stood next to a large plane taking off as over 200 to 300 geese took to the skys all at the same time amazing!!! and yes they all landed in the water out side the hide
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So....... whats the count up to now.Posted 23-10-09 at 07:16 PM by Merlin
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You're doing well Amanda and that's a great shot of the Treecreeper in your album........what's the tally now?Posted 24-10-09 at 01:15 PM by Twitcheruth
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I am up to 33 birds,have seen more but aren't 100% sure what they are , hoping for a better look or photos.Kids are on holliday so might have to wate a week befor i get chance to go backPosted 24-10-09 at 01:48 PM by amanda
