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Post by htcdude on Oct 22, 2015 11:30:16 GMT
A few more added since my last update, including a lifer: 168) Hen Harrier 169) Mediterranean Gull 170) Great Skua (lifer) 171) Bearded Tit 172) Hooded Merganser (yes, the Radipole one  ) Nige |
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Post by htcdude on Oct 22, 2015 11:30:47 GMT
238 - John
227 - tigertom
202 - aeshna5
190 - Macrodactyla
172 - htcdude
137 - brianf
131 - earthdragon64
100 - deb
near 70 - artdemole
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Post by aeshna5 on Oct 25, 2015 17:37:38 GMT
203 Short-eared Owl (3 on my local patch this morning)
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Post by Macrodactyla on Oct 26, 2015 16:19:26 GMT
191. Arctic Skua
192. Curlew Sandpiper
193. Great White Egret
194. Yellow-Browed Warbler
195. Kingfisher
196. Firecrest
197. Lapland Bunting (Lifer)
198. Pallas's Warbler (Lifer)
199. Richard's Pipit (Lifer)
Over the last 2 months
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Post by Macrodactyla on Oct 31, 2015 16:29:51 GMT
Good day today with 3 new birds
200. Grey Phalarope
201. Slavonian Grebe
202. Red Backed Shrike
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Post by brianf on Oct 31, 2015 19:14:51 GMT
Since the last post:
138. Stonechat 139. Little Owl
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140. Tawny Owl |
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Post by htcdude on Nov 4, 2015 9:47:16 GMT
One more this morning:
173) Brambling
Nige
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Post by John on Nov 4, 2015 11:01:30 GMT
Here's your chance to pass me as from Friday I will be driving my small motorhome birdwatching around France and Spain for the next seven weeks. It will be just me and my dog. A birdwatching adventure. lol
John
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Post by htcdude on Nov 4, 2015 11:24:43 GMT
Sounds like fun, hope you have a good time!
Nige
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Post by John on Nov 7, 2015 20:45:29 GMT
Well it didn't happen because of an idiot driver on the M25 near jnct 24. He fell asleep at the wheel and smashed into the back of me. I was doing about 65mph at the time so goodness knows what he was doing.
He slammed me straight into the centre lane but thankfully no one was overtaking otherwise I dread to think what would have happened to me and my dog.
It is almost certain that my van will be written off as the damage is quite extensive both bodywise and the internal cabinets in my motorhome plus I have a mechanical problem that still has to be analyzed.
I had been planning this 45 day birdwatching itinerary for ages. Now it is doubtful it will ever happen. All because of someone that drives like a mad man whilst tired.
John
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Post by aeshna5 on Nov 8, 2015 5:43:41 GMT
Sorry to hear that John- feel your frustration. The only positive is that you + your dog were unharmed.
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Post by htcdude on Nov 9, 2015 16:22:56 GMT
Really sorry to hear that John. People on the roads these days are terrible, I'm surprised there's not more accidents given the way some people drive. Every day I see at least one dangerous manoeuvre of some sort. Will be getting my dash cam soon that's for sure! As aeshna says though glad you were ok!
Two more to add for me today from a lunchtime visit to the River Severn:
174) Glossy Ibis (lifer)
175) Water pipit
Nige
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Post by John on Nov 9, 2015 17:16:43 GMT
I am thankful that we are still alive. The outcome could have been fatal if anything had been overtaking me when it happened.
The other frightening aspect of this accident was that we come to rest on a part of the motorway that had no hard shoulder and the barrier was only about two feet from the inside lane meaning we had both stopped on the inside lane. That was even more frightening as we had to exchange details extremely quickly whilst lorries and Arctics went flashing by extremely close to us.
Thankfully my van was still drivable and I managed to drive it the few hundred yards to junction 24 and come off the motorway.
John
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Post by John on Nov 15, 2015 17:16:26 GMT
I had been straining at the bit for a few days hoping that a certain bird would hang around long enough for me to go for it. Thankfully it did so off I set for Chesterfield and as soon as I arrived I could see it. After parking up I managed one blurry photo of it in lousy dark conditions. At least you can see what it is from the photo but it was flying like a bird on steroids as it darted here and there at double quick speed around the Chesterfield church with the crooked spire so I was lucky to even get that. I also saw it at the Chesterfield football club where it looks like it goes to roost. Whilst I have seen possibly thousands of these birds abroad this one was actually a British 1st for me. 239. Crag Martin John Attachments:
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Post by tigertom on Nov 16, 2015 10:27:02 GMT
I had been straining at the bit for a few days hoping that a certain bird would hang around long enough for me to go for it. Thankfully it did so off I set for Chesterfield and as soon as I arrived I could see it. After parking up I managed one blurry photo of it in lousy dark conditions. At least you can see what it is from the photo but it was flying like a bird on steroids as it darted here and there at double quick speed around the Chesterfield church with the crooked spire so I was lucky to even get that. I also saw it at the Chesterfield football club where it looks like it goes to roost. Whilst I have seen possibly thousands of these birds abroad this one was actually a British 1st for me. 239. Crag Martin John Nice one John  been trying to find the time to go after this one my self but as yet not had a chance was going today but a delivery that was due at 9am not coming till 1pm  hope its sill there tomorrow now |
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been trying to find the time to go after this one my self but as yet not had a chance was going today but a delivery that was due at 9am not coming till 1pm 
hope its sill there tomorrow now