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Hi Budgie

Sorry, the conversation went off here, I was having a great chat with you about Corn Buntings went into 2 conversations now about Corn Buntings and Owls

Anyway, I was saying if you want me to ask about a question to my big Bird Forums about Corn buntings please let me know, and I will reply back on the thread once more asap

Regards

Kathy and Dave

Hi Blackbird. Sorry for not replying earlier, unfortunately work gets in the way of chatting on here :).

I would love you to consult your 'Big Forums' about Corn Bunting conservation. They are a very plain bird, but with a fascinating, key jangling, song.

Let me know how you get on.

A while back, I contacted my local RSPB centre, but they said that they are still fairly common, and so didn't offer any real help other than giving the Farmer some leaflets about farming for wildlife.

To be honest, I have not followed up on that avenue, but the birds have been there for a few years now, so the farmer must be doing something right.

Take care

Chris

Hi Budgie (Chris)

Thank you for your answer - work does get in the way so I know what you mean

I have seen Corn buntings, and they look like a more moss green coloured, stripey Greenfinchs, and the zzzzing call of theirs goes on, and on.  A bit of a one note wonder.  Very obvious sound as no other bird call compares with their call.

I have heard of other people seeing them in the UK but not here yet!

Yes, I will make enquires for you and see what the answer is! {thumbs up}

Regards

Kathy and Dave

Hi Budgie

Posted so we will wait for the result here

Regards

Kathy and Dave

Nicki C said:

Hi Budgie (Chris)

Thank you for your answer - work does get in the way so I know what you mean

I have seen Corn buntings, and they look like a more moss green coloured, stripey Greenfinchs, and the zzzzing call of theirs goes on, and on.  A bit of a one note wonder.  Very obvious sound as no other bird call compares with their call.

I have heard of other people seeing them in the UK but not here yet!

Yes, I will make enquires for you and see what the answer is! {thumbs up}

Regards

Kathy and Dave

hi Budgie

Here is an  answer I have got put into my own words.

......The decline of insects in the UK has a lot to do with it apart from the decline of traditionally farmed land, which is inextricably connected. Maybe there is a decrease in song-posts too, something that does not exist in the UK....

This is a link that is interesting too

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http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP/RuralPriorities/Packages/CornBuntings

Regards

Kathy and Dave

A B said:

Indeed, what a story Pipit, what wonderful pictures Budgie and what a bird! Can't believe I managed to miss this thread yesterday. An amazing adventure Pipit but scary. Well done for 'capturing' the culprit Budgie.Handsome devil though.

 

What a Bird eh.