JDog Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I found this nest today with the help of Jasper who spent some time sniffing under the grass until I could see what he was intent on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Curlew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I would guess Curlew ....but could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Sorry I should have given some idea as to their size. They are about the same size as a pigeon's egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Tricky as you are normally the man to ask? How about Partridge, would be nice if English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) Woodcock. Possible red legged partridge but not enough eggs. Edited May 27, 2016 by FatFreddysCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Ringed Plover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Doubt its Ringed plover because the nest is not out in the open. They usually nest on stones/shingles. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-kinsman Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Could they be merlin eggs? Just thought I'd throw that out there because they do have a falcon egg similarities..... though I'[d have to say I hoonestly haven't got a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Woodcock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Just e mailed a pic of these to a pal of mine and he seems to think they are Red legged Partridge/ French Partridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 stone curlew ? interestingly is no attempt at making a nest, have you got a picture of the habitat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 They do look very partridge-y but there don't seem very many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmb Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Too big for grey partridge I'd say and slightly darker base colour than I'd expect for red leg? Can't comment on anything else as I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Nmb, on 27 May 2016 - 10:43 PM, said:Too big for grey partridge I'd say and slightly darker base colour than I'd expect for red leg? Can't comment on anything else as I have no idea. I agree greys are not speckled but after that I,m stumped lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) after a quick look in the partridge eggs encyclopidea, its leaning towards red legged partridge Edited May 27, 2016 by yickdaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOLLSEYES Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) I'd say Lapwing.Lapwing always seem to lay 4 eggs. Edited May 28, 2016 by DOLLSEYES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 The lesser known English Haggis would be my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Red Legged Partridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 How was the omelette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmb Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) The lesser known English Haggis would be my guess Could be, that's eggs are white just got bits of haggis stuck to them giving them the specked appearance! Main difference between the common Scottish haggis and its English cousin is that the English haggis has even length of legs whereas the Scottish version has one longer than the other to get around the mountains quickly. Edited May 28, 2016 by Nmb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Red legged partridge. The trusty ol observers book of birds eggs (printed 1974)says these birds not as common as the grey and have restricted distribution, How times have changed! NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Could be, that's eggs are white just got bits of haggis stuck to them giving them the specked appearance! Main difference between the common Scottish haggis and its English cousin is that the English haggis has even length of legs whereas the Scottish version has one longer than the other to get around the mountains quickly. that sounds a bit like the Whoomagoolie bird, it as very short legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 that sounds a bit like the Whoomagoolie bird, it as very short legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Red-legged Partridge. Partridge sometimes have two nest, that would explain the small number of eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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