derbyduck Posted August 22 Report Share Posted August 22 4 hours ago, Yellow Bear said: In Derbyshire they are described as 'rare vagrants' (rather than 'very rare'). Where were you walking? Through the Pringles up the Red House walk crossing the Old Newbold back lane , going up towards the Eyres Chapel and the Observatory , the bird was in the fields where the horses are on the Old Newbold back lane , there are some big ash trees in those field hedges ! 4 hours ago, Yellow Bear said: In Derbyshire they are described as 'rare vagrants' (rather than 'very rare'). Where were you walking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 26 Report Share Posted August 26 On 22/08/2023 at 17:49, derbyduck said: Well I finally spotted it this morning ,it was smaller than I expected when flew off , when I came past the area on my way back it was back in the same tree alas when I was trying to take a photo a bloke with a dog came past and his dog reared up on my dog , I will go out early tomorrow with camera ,bineos , gilley suit Mabey ,but no dog . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted August 29 Report Share Posted August 29 On 26/08/2023 at 17:09, derbyduck said: Well I finally spotted it this morning ,it was smaller than I expected when flew off , when I came past the area on my way back it was back in the same tree alas when I was trying to take a photo a bloke with a dog came past and his dog reared up on my dog , I will go out early tomorrow with camera ,bineos , gilley suit Mabey ,but no dog . Any joy Bud ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 (edited) 9 hours ago, jall25 said: Any joy Bud ? 9 hours ago, jall25 said: Any joy Bud ? unfortunately no , I was late getting up , it may have flown the coup I aint heard it sinch , But I have ticked one box by seeing it ! atb . Edited August 30 by derbyduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 For those really really into birds, there is a Yellow Warbler on Shetland and an Aquatic Warbler in Sussex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlegs Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 We have three sparrows Surrounded by jackdaws magpies greys and furry things, we are not to mention neighbours complain about mess from pigeons, their fault for putting 20 k of wheat a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted September 26 Report Share Posted September 26 On 19/09/2023 at 10:11, Ratlegs said: We have three sparrows Surrounded by jackdaws magpies greys and furry things, we are not to mention neighbours complain about mess from pigeons, their fault for putting 20 k of wheat a week Dont let the vermin stop you feeding the song birds - do something about the vermin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 On 22/08/2023 at 09:59, derbyduck said: Hi guys not sure but for the past three weeks whilst taking the dog out I've been hearing what I think is a Hoopoe , but I carnt seem to spot it , I've not heard one before ,have they ever been reported in North Derbyshire before ? This is funny, I was just going to post that there's one been getting photographed somewhere on the Furness peninsula over the last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 Redwing and Fieldfare have arrived in good numbers throughout Gloucestershire in the last week. Berry laden bushes await them in my area. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 Loads of small birds in the woods today, they looked like fairy lights through the thermal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Dark Bellied Brent Goose on stubble field near Tetbury. (Sat 11/11/23) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 First 4 Bewick Swans of the Autumn into WWT Slimbridge yesterday (16/11/23) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinj Posted November 30 Report Share Posted November 30 A brilliant response from the PW fraternity, it shows that we take a real interest in our feathered friends. I did a week catfishing in Riba Rocha, Spain, on the first evening saw a White Stork, one of a few over the week, Little Bittern, Hoopoes, Purple herons, Black Kites were prolific and we spotted a few Golden Orioles one day. We were pleased to see such a profusion of birds because the Catfish were preoccupied with spawning carp and kept a low profile - although my mate did catch a 99 pounder 😵 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 This cold weather is really bringing the little birds in Im spreading 5/6 bags a day and using 4/5 bags a day in the covers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted 21 hours ago Report Share Posted 21 hours ago On 01/12/2023 at 11:40, jall25 said: This cold weather is really bringing the little birds in I'm certainly seeing a lot more in my garden and at my feeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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