I have been out with Nuneaton Bird Club a few times this year including Frampton Marsh, Friestone Shore, Titchwell, Sculthorpe Moor. I really enjoy these outings, They are a great bunch who make you feel really welcome and I am learning each and every time I go out with them.I dont get to use the camera much on these occasions so most of my bird photos are now done at Brandon.
Bit of a dissapointment at Frampton /Friestone in January as I thought I had got a nice linnet but as soon as the more experienced guys came the yellow bill confirmed it was a Twite. Other birds that day included snow bunting, Blacknecked Grebe, Woodcock,White fronted goose,Pink footed goose and some wonderful Barn Owl action
The following month found us at Titchwell and Sculthorpe I think it was a count of 82 birds seen on the day by the members so not bad at all. My highlitghts were watching 3 hen harriers prefoming 1 marsh harrier, Avocet, Bar tailed Godwit.
I have also been getting out to Brandon where I have been enjoying snipe, shellduck , siskin, lesser redpoll, goldcrest but alas no Bittern. Here are a few recent pics
And a couple of fish
Hi Col - glad you have started posting again! Glad you are getting along with the Nuneaton Bird Club and enjoying the trips. Nice pics.
ReplyDeleteHi Colin, thank you for your kind words regarding my Brandon Map. Just read your post above and it made me laugh! You say you were disappointed when you thought you had a Linnet but actually had a Twite! My god I wish I'd had a Twite in the past year. Great post I'll follow you with interest now.
ReplyDeleteKeith.
Thanks both - nice to know somebody reads these blogs -
ReplyDeleteI know Kevin has been hoping and praying for twite at Draycote so I thought I would mention that.But still I have yet to have a good view of a linnet - Ill keep an eye on your map Keith one just may turn up lol