Wednesday, February 6, 2008 - Welcome Visitors
It was a good weekend for birds in and around the garden. Best of all, the Siskins were down in reasonable numbers. The cold snap also brought Redwing into the field opposite the house, plus there was a Lapwing over on Saturday afternoon and a Goldcrest in the fir tree in the back garden on Sunday.
The Chaffinches are still around in good numbers, but to date no Lesser Redpolls or Brambling have visited with the other finch flocks.
On Monday, I headed to the Wyre Forest with my wife. We had a very pleasant two-hour stroll, but I have to say it was reasonably bird-light. On a positive note, I did locate a Chaffinch flock, which was duly searched for Brambling and I'm pleased to say there was at least one amongst them [year tick 77!].
The walk didn't take us as far as Dowles Brook, so I wasn't able to tick Dipper and I had expected to run into a Treecreeper or two, but it wasn't to be. The only other birds of note were Goldcrest, Coal Tit, Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
I have an expedition to Whitacre Heath pencilled in for Sunday and if the Firecrests are still at Alvecote Pools, I will definitely have a look for them too. I note, however, that they weren't reported yesterday so it is possible that they have now moved on.
Tomorrow night I'm getting together with Dave Thomas, Dave Lyons and my father to draft our plans for our short visit to Devon in a couple of weeks. I've pulled together some pretty good info and I'd be disappointed if we don't get a few lifers and many year ticks down there. I can't wait!
Until next time, happy birding!
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Friday, February 8, 2008 - Siskins |
| Posted by Kstar |
| So now I know where all the Siskins have gone....you're lucky to have them in your Garden Reg. I hope the Alvecote Firecrests stay around for you, theres a good chance they're still there I reckon...no news is good news, or something like that ;) |
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