Hi there
What are you birds that you would like to see for 2010
We are really keen to see Waxwings, and a better view of a Jay (only seen a view of the rear end flying off so far at The lodge H/Q's at Bedford))
A White Tailed Sea Eagle would be a lovely addition to the 'tick' list.
Not to ignore a 'Hawfinch' or two
We understood that Hawfinches have been seen not to far away from Leighton Moss but we never got around to visiting the area mentioned
Anyone add their birds of interest
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Hi Blackbird,
I would love a woodpecker (either variety) and my Mum's tree creeper to pop down the road to my garden.
Dave has just mentioned that he wants to see a Bearded Tit. I saw two at Titchwell this year alone, but they where too fast for Dave.
So that is his favourite 'wanted' bird at the moment
Any people from Titchwell here I would love to hear how the 'Bearded Tits' are doing?
The main bird I want to see in 2010 are Puffins. I've been meaning to take a trip out for the day and watch them but just never got round to it. Hopefully that will change this year and I'll get to see them :o)
Other than that I find every bird I see exciting and I could watch forever. Many a time I've stood staring at a robin singing its little heart out on the walkway when I've been walking my dog!
I'm just happy to see anything I've not seen before, and thats just about everything.!!
White-Tailed Eagle is top of my list! Has been for the last few years lol
Millie & Fly the Border Collies
Hi Kathy and dave,
I see plenty of Jays in my local park, but would really like to see a Bullfinch (I've not seen one for years!), and I'm still waiting for some Redwings and Fieldfares this christmas! Not that I've spent enough time looking for them recently - what with the wrapping of presents and writing of cards, not to mention the shopping!
Perhaps the rest of the holidays will privide some good sightings and some surprises?
I'm reading 'While Flocks Last' at the moment, a very good book to inspire anyone to go out and spot new and rare birds!
Alastair
"Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realise we cannot eat money."
Cree Indian saying
Juno: There is so much to see it is hard to choose what we all like the most at times. Love to hear your sightings in 2010. Bet you have some surprises.
KatTai: WTE. Join the WTE club - love to see one anyday {thumbs up}
RedKite: Great to see Jays locally. To see a Bullfinch is a treat - the male birds are a vivid shade of red. The females a lot more salmon pink colour but with the black markings the head like the male bird has.
At the beginning of December this year Dave and I where lucky to see a male and female Bullfinch at Leighton Moss Reserve on the garden feeders. They where something esle. The male bird was a lot shyer than the female. He kept a low key with the feeders.
Who wrote 'While flocks last'?
Nicki C said: Juno: There is so much to see it is hard to choose what we all like the most at times. Love to hear your sightings in 2010. Bet you have some surprises.
I've just purchased for myself a posh super new Camera, I fully intend to use it to the full snapping everything, and as this is such a nice friendly forum, I cannot wait to bore you all with my pics and sightings. I also intend to get out and about more next year, (for my Ecology course you understand), and if I ever get my 2 current written assignments finished I will treat myself to a visit to either Top Lodge, or Rutland Water (weather permitting) as both are about 40 mins away. :-)
Hi Juno
Wow a new Camera now that is all what we wish for at this time of the year from our friendly Santa Claus figure {smile}
I cannot wait to see all of your 'new' pictures that you take of your subject now. Lots of time to practice. Is your OH a photographer by chance?
Best of luck with your assignment and I hope that you complete them with lots of success,
We have a Canon at the moment and want to go up to a much more expensive camera in the future for more serious photography. Great to add to the reports as it gives a feeling of where a person visited - birds that where seen ... a all round purpose for the any visit that we have.
We have had an offer of an outing or two by a photographer friend to improve our photography techniques. I cannot wait until we meet up in the future. Lots more practice with bird species, and photography.
If you intend to visit Rutland Water please give me a call (or an e-mail address via the mods so I can contact you) as that is one of our haunts along with the Lodge H/Q's, Bedford/Top lodge in Northhampton {yet to visit}
A great way to say hello sometime in the future if you wish too.
The RSPB forum is a friendly place, and long may it stay that way for years to come! {thumbs up}
Juno said: Juno: There is so much to see it is hard to choose what we all like the most at times. Love to hear your sightings in 2010. Bet you have some surprises.
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The top three would be waxwings, bearded tits and red kites. Also, any owl in the wild, but especially a barn owl 'quartering a field' as they say.
I saw dippers for the first time this year, and that was a real thrill.
An egret changed my life!