Saturday, January 18, 2014
Lapland Bunting
Success on the east coast at Long Nab today. On the way had good views of Drake Smew at Anglers County Park. Then onto the east coast where we spent 3 hours walking around a stubble field and saw 2 Snow Bunting and 1 Lapland Bunting in flight and very briefly on the ground. We thought that was it but on walk back we luckily relocated the Lap and had great views as it fed near the seawatching hut. Water Rail running across the road rounded off a superb day.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Brambling
Fantastic flock of around 80 Brambling at Dovestone today. Quite flighty and nervous and great camourflage when feeding amongst leaves. Also saw Dipper, male Stonechat and Grey Heron on return to home
Monday, January 6, 2014
Raptors on the Wirral
Saturday, December 21, 2013
American Buff Bellied Pipit
An unexpected bonus today. Went to Dee Estuary to look for short eared owls or harriers and stumbled across an American Buff Bellied Pipit! Also saw several a Siberian Chiffchaff, Hen Harriers, two Merlin, a Stonechat and two Peregrine. Managed a few record shots and video of the American vagrant. Still no Short Eared Owl all year
Monday, December 16, 2013
Ivory Gull
Went to Patrington Haven to see the mega gull which was seen yesterday. Sadly the tide was out and it was way off allowing scope views and no photography. I hope it sticks around as I would love to get some photos/video
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Parrot Crossbill
Saw at least 4 Parrot Crossbill today feeding at close range at Budby Common in Nottinghamshire.
Pleased with the results I'm getting using my Samsung S3 attached to Swaro scope with Phoneskope. Some pics and videos below
more videos on youtube
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Baikal Teal
Good scope views in windy conditions of the Baikal Teal at Marshside Marsh Southport. Other sightings included Willow Tit at Pennington Flash and Mediterranean Gull, Twite and Bar tailed Godwit at Heysham
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