Hello, since getting in to birding about a year ago I have had a thing about Fieldfares and I'm desperate to see one! Last winter I saw lots of Redwings but no Fieldfares so I have been so looking forward to this autumn's migration. The title of this post says it all really. Have any Fieldfares been spotted on or by the reserve yet and do you usually get many? Looking forward to seeing my first one!
Many thanks! :)
Fantastic artwork Dawn. Considering we see mostly Robins on Christmas cards the Fieldfare is a brilliant alternative idea.
Such talent!
Regards
Craig
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. - Albert Einstein
Thanks Craig. I don't think I've ever actually painted a robin, let alone used them on Christmas cards! This year I'm using fieldfares and waxwings, as they are of course birds we only see at this time of year.
Cheers for that Alan (or Doggie if you prefer) I didn't know such a thing existed - I will have a look, I've certainly got plenty of bird and wildlife pics I can put on! You're a bit out of your area aren't you, have you been down for a visit to Rainham?
Doggie, of course you can comment. I just wondered what had brought you to the Rainham Marshes forum - thought you had probably either been for a visit, or were thinking of visiting.
Have a look on the Art Forum later - I'll put some pics on in a minute.
Gosh Dawn, thank you so much. I'm planning to come to the reserve this Friday. Is that too soon?
Not sure, I was there yesterday and will be again next Sunday - may be down later this week, but.... have you seen the weather report!! If I do get down before, or on Friday, I will leave a card at reception for you.
I hadn't but have now! I see your point. I'll put it off to next week then!
Skyelark, I've left an envelope for you at reception this morning. Oh, and I saw a fieldfare in the woods while I was there.
Dawn thank you soo much. I'm hoping to get to the reserve later in the week. I'm in Edinburgh for a few days. No Fieldfares yet but I saw some Waxwings today. Very exciting!
Hi Dawn, I collected the envelope today. Thank you so much for giving me one of your cards. I won't be sending it to anyone and it is currently adorning my desk at home! Merry Christmas! x