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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 21, 2021 23:32:17 GMT
They've got it made around here at the moment. Lambing is just starting and those that don't survive on the hillsides aren't cleared up just left for the wildlife to consume. At least nesting is pretty plentiful. Do you ever see them scavenging on the shore line chuffed? We picked a bit of road kill up this morning and placed it in the field with a camera. There were about 6 or 7 buzzards circling above the wood close by, should be interesting if they come down or not. I've never seen the Buzzards or Kites close to the beaches even when the odd carcass comes ashore. What does provide a good food source though are the rather large beached jellyfish. Pretty much everything tucks into those. Fair few badgers turn up on the roads, sometimes hit by cars but more often than not it's the local farmers who kill them and then conveniently leave them in hedgerows for the birds to find. |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 22, 2021 10:56:21 GMT
Up close and personal with a cormorant this morning, ugly sod!. View AttachmentIll word it this way because im being immature. Do you get a Shag where you are? 😂 They look very similar but unlike Comorant they do stay by coast. No shags here since I've been around unfortunately, I checked on Google and it diverted me to pages that weren't bird related for some reason!.🤔🤣 |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 22, 2021 16:13:41 GMT
Todays Spot  alkaline solution 3 letters alkaline solution 3 lettersReally random to see these. Also check this out. Someone posted it on a group im in about sightings. I have to find the peregrine Falcon. 15 - 21 Mar Alsager: Tawny Owl, Kestrel, Peregrine, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Tree Sparrow, Brambling, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting |
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Post by lurcherman on Mar 22, 2021 17:29:44 GMT
Do you ever see them scavenging on the shore line chuffed? We picked a bit of road kill up this morning and placed it in the field with a camera. There were about 6 or 7 buzzards circling above the wood close by, should be interesting if they come down or not. I've never seen the Buzzards or Kites close to the beaches even when the odd carcass comes ashore. What does provide a good food source though are the rather large beached jellyfish. Pretty much everything tucks into those. Fair few badgers turn up on the roads, sometimes hit by cars but more often than not it's the local farmers who kill them and then conveniently leave them in hedgerows for the birds to find. It's about time they came up with a vaccine for bovine TB, think it would please a lot of people. Whether it would be cost effective I'm not sure. |
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Post by heworksardtho on Mar 22, 2021 18:08:25 GMT
Ill word it this way because im being immature. Do you get a Shag where you are? 😂 They look very similar but unlike Comorant they do stay by coast. No shags here since I've been around unfortunately, I checked on Google and it diverted me to pages that weren't bird related for some reason!.🤔🤣 Nor in our household 🤪 |
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Post by hoffgreen on Mar 22, 2021 20:25:17 GMT
Heard but didn't see my first Yellowhammer of the Spring the other day.... On Britain's endangered list I believe.... It is to me one of the sounds of an English Spring/Summer along with the Skylark.
'Little bit of bread and no cheeeeeeeeese' That's how I was taught how to listen for its song
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Post by xchpotter on Mar 22, 2021 21:29:31 GMT
Been hearing woodpeckers rattling away at trees near me, but can’t actually see them. The daft thing is when I have seen them they’ve just been quite happily spaced out on my front lawn enjoying the sun. Some really beautiful and vivid colourings.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 22, 2021 22:11:15 GMT
Been hearing woodpeckers rattling away at trees near me, but can’t actually see them. The daft thing is when I have seen them they’ve just been quite happily spaced out on my front lawn enjoying the sun. Some really beautiful and vivid colourings. Great Spotted i take it. The Green woodpecker ive still yet to discover. They tend to sit right at the tops of the trees. Thats where i eventually find them after hearing them. |
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Post by xchpotter on Mar 22, 2021 22:29:34 GMT
Been hearing woodpeckers rattling away at trees near me, but can’t actually see them. The daft thing is when I have seen them they’ve just been quite happily spaced out on my front lawn enjoying the sun. Some really beautiful and vivid colourings. Great Spotted i take it. The Green woodpecker ive still yet to discover. They tend to sit right at the tops of the trees. Thats where i eventually find them after hearing them. In a tree I’ve seen neither, but seen both the Great Spotted and Green on my lawn. I’m tempted to strap my Go Pro onto my head mount permanently as whenever I see any cool birds by the time I’ve fumbled for my phone or got my camera out of the drawyer they’ve cleared off.😂 |
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Post by murphthesurf on Mar 22, 2021 22:54:52 GMT
Heard but didn't see my first Yellowhammer of the Spring the other day.... On Britain's endangered list I believe.... It is to me one of the sounds of an English Spring/Summer along with the Skylark. 'Little bit of bread and no cheeeeeeeeese' That's how I was taught how to listen for its song Yes, I remember the 'Bread and Cheese' quote from childhood, too, Hoff, and it's also referred to in the commentary accompanying this enchanting little close-up film of a Yellowhammer and recording of his song:
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Post by murphthesurf on Mar 22, 2021 22:59:24 GMT
Go on, folks - give yourselves a giant treat - you deserve it! Listen to the song of 30 birds, and see their pics - I guarantee you'll love this! Btw - anyone else think the Blue Heron sounds like a dog barking?!  |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 22, 2021 22:59:27 GMT
Up close and personal with a cormorant this morning, ugly sod!. View AttachmentIll word it this way because im being immature. Do you get a Shag where you are? 😂 They look very similar but unlike Comorant they do stay by coast. alsager, I posted the photo of what I thought was a cormorant on the local Aberdyfi FB page and I've been corrected. So I can now proudly say that I've been shagged, so to speak!.🤣. Turns out it's a Shag not a cormorant, same family apparently. |
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Post by murphthesurf on Mar 22, 2021 23:25:04 GMT
Up close and personal with a cormorant this morning, ugly sod!. View AttachmentI didn't think that was a cormorant, Chuff, but I was much too polite to say so!    The cormorant ID thing was only because on a trip yonks ago in China I saw a really ancient fisherman chap - with long robes, long grey straggly beard and a coolie hat, the lot - going about his everyday work and he was fishing with a cormorant he had trained to catch fish and bring back to him - it was absolutely amazing to watch and literally the sort of thing that's 'once seen, never forgotten'. This was the same trip when I had the run-in with the big nasty scary butterflies in that butterfly sanctuary in Shanghai...  |
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Post by murphthesurf on Mar 22, 2021 23:37:06 GMT
 That's terrible! Do they do this with all your windows, Clodsy, or just one in particular??? They appear to be in great health, just clueless about where they are going....kind of like Norman was at Vale. That's a bit of a shock! I wonder why it happens??? I suppose the main thing is that they seem to remain unharmed. Feel a bit silly, but only just noticed that you're in the US! Are we allowed to ask which bit? |
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Post by murphthesurf on Mar 22, 2021 23:46:05 GMT
Did you see any kites/buzzards?? If not try Audlem/Buerton loads of them about. Woodpeckers and I’ve been told Tree Creepers. I'm out on the coast of mid wales and there's usually more birds of prey than sparrows!. Sometimes I can get lucky and be in the right place at the right time with the camera. One thing that's watchable is the webcam from the Dyfi Osprey project just up the road from here, they're truly spectacular when in town. I don't know how to put a link up but it's easy to find. Chuff, I tried Ggg it to try to get some news and it looks as if the Dyfi Live Streaming is temporarily closed UFN owing to the Covid lockdown but will resume as soon as the situation improves. I found a couple of links - this first one says: 'We have now switched the Live Streaming off for the winter to allow further testing of our new electrical system over the coming weeks. Thank you for your support over the 2020 season, it is greatly appreciated. We will be back with you, covid-permitting, in March 2021.'
Within the link, if anyone wants to tab down, there are 3 short film clips showing a kestrel, jackdaw and raven - they don't do much, but the close-ups are good. A different msg on this other link says: 'COVID-19: The Dyfi Osprey Project and Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve are closed due to COVID-19. We will reopen as soon as we can.
Project staff are continuing to work from home during this pandemic. If you need to contact the project during this closure then we recommend contacting staff by email, please allow a little longer than normal for a reply. Construction work on the DWC will continue where possible in strict accordance with the latest government guidance for the industry.
The Dyfi Osprey Project is one of Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust's flagship projects based on our Cors Dyfi Reserve near Machynlleth on the west coast of mid Wales.'NB: A 'live stream' button on the latter link directs you to the first link. |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 23, 2021 7:46:34 GMT
I'm out on the coast of mid wales and there's usually more birds of prey than sparrows!. Sometimes I can get lucky and be in the right place at the right time with the camera. One thing that's watchable is the webcam from the Dyfi Osprey project just up the road from here, they're truly spectacular when in town. I don't know how to put a link up but it's easy to find. Chuff, I tried Ggg it to try to get some news and it looks as if the Dyfi Live Streaming is temporarily closed UFN owing to the Covid lockdown but will resume as soon as the situation improves. I found a couple of links - this first one says: 'We have now switched the Live Streaming off for the winter to allow further testing of our new electrical system over the coming weeks. Thank you for your support over the 2020 season, it is greatly appreciated. We will be back with you, covid-permitting, in March 2021.'
Within the link, if anyone wants to tab down, there are 3 short film clips showing a kestrel, jackdaw and raven - they don't do much, but the close-ups are good. A different msg on this other link says: 'COVID-19: The Dyfi Osprey Project and Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve are closed due to COVID-19. We will reopen as soon as we can.
Project staff are continuing to work from home during this pandemic. If you need to contact the project during this closure then we recommend contacting staff by email, please allow a little longer than normal for a reply. Construction work on the DWC will continue where possible in strict accordance with the latest government guidance for the industry.
The Dyfi Osprey Project is one of Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust's flagship projects based on our Cors Dyfi Reserve near Machynlleth on the west coast of mid Wales.'NB: A 'live stream' button on the latter link directs you to the first link. Those are the ones, brilliant cheers murph. When I worked for the Talyllyn railway a few years ago we were contacted by them and we supplied them with some materials, old sleepers etc.. to help construct the hides and bits for the camera mounts. When the mainline trains pass by the guards give out an announcement over the intercom explaining where to look as it passes quite close to the Osprey nest. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 23, 2021 8:17:35 GMT
Ill word it this way because im being immature. Do you get a Shag where you are? 😂 They look very similar but unlike Comorant they do stay by coast. alsager, I posted the photo of what I thought was a cormorant on the local Aberdyfi FB page and I've been corrected. So I can now proudly say that I've been shagged, so to speak!.🤣. Turns out it's a Shag not a cormorant, same family apparently. Yes very similar in appearances. Lucky to see one its another you can tick off the list. |
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Post by dirtclod on Mar 23, 2021 16:57:47 GMT
All my windows and doors - and it's been going on for years. They appear to be in great health, just clueless about where they are going....kind of like Norman was at Vale. That's a bit of a shock! I wonder why it happens??? I suppose the main thing is that they seem to remain unharmed. Feel a bit silly, but only just noticed that you're in the US! Are we allowed to ask which bit? Right in the center of the US - Oklahoma |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 23, 2021 17:22:52 GMT
Saw my first tree creeper this morning. 2 dog walkers prevented me getting a photo though.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 24, 2021 18:51:04 GMT
How random that today near me i see another Tree Creeper. Not best quality but it was moving fast.  |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 26, 2021 11:12:06 GMT
Some Annual Leave taken this week ment i got out locally. Socially distant of course.
Sadly as is the case its all about luck. No really decent photos to share. The 2 pairs of buzzards along the Salt Line still majestic in sky but not caught them resting in trees so no decent shots. Kingfisher seen along river dane but flying quickly so couldnt photograph it.
Visited Elworth Flashes this morning. This is quite famous locally for having rare visitors. Windy Rainy cold tho. Diffrent species on the marsh but weather prevented decent shots. Will head back tomorrow when its ment to be dry.
Alsager.
Someone reported to me that a local bird watcher was out looking at Finch/Bunting flock on the land and fields opposite the railway pub when he spotted a Peregrine Falcon.
I nipped there wed but didnt see anything. Was a long shot anyway. Ill look forward to when we can go a bit further again so i can visit RSPB Parkgate Dee Estury. I have visited before. Hen Harriers there amongst other things. Saw my first Weasel there.
Frustrating Wildlife Photography hobby.The ones i still haven't seen that i really want to.
Green Woodpecker.
Hares.
Red Deer.
Dipper.
Top list Owls.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 26, 2021 11:17:24 GMT
For anyone in South Cheshire. Latest local sightings.
15 - 21 Mar
EHF/PHF: Whooper Swan, Wigeon, Oystercatcher, Avocet, LR Plover, Curlew, Bl-t Godwit, Redshank, L Egret
MGT/RF: Snipe, L Egret, Raven, Skylark, Cetti’s Warbler, Meadow Pipit, L Redpoll
FFF: Snipe, Sparrowhawk, Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker
Rookery Br/Canal: Cetti’s Warbler
WLF: Goosander, Oystercatcher, Kestrel, Peregrine, Raven, Sand Martin, Cetti’s Warbler
Alsager: Tawny Owl, Kestrel, Peregrine, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Tree Sparrow, Brambling, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting
Arclid: Oystercatcher, LR Plover, Raven, Tree Sparrow, Meadow Pipit, Reed Bunting
Astbury: Yellowhammer, Siskin, Reed Bunting
Astbury Mere: Raven, Sand Martin
Balterley: Oystercatcher
Betley: Water Rail, Willow Tit, Cetti’s Warbler
Brereton: Swallow
The Cloud: Meadow Pipit, Crossbill, Siskin
Congleton: Dipper
Doddington: Goldeneye, Oystercatcher, Dunlin, White Wagtail
L Moreton Hall: L Egret, Red Kite
Quakers Coppice: Firecrest
Queens Park: L Owl
Rode Heath/Scholar Green: Egyptian Goose, Goosander, Peregrine, Black Redstart
Salt Line/BPM: Sparrowhawk, Kingfisher,
Swettenham: Goosander, Raven, Siskin
Wallhill: Shelduck, R-l Partridge, Peregrine, Raven, Skylark
Wybunbury Moss: Sparrowhawk, Mistle Thrush, Greenfinch, Reed Bunting
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Post by marylandstoke on Mar 26, 2021 16:33:39 GMT
That's a bit of a shock! I wonder why it happens??? I suppose the main thing is that they seem to remain unharmed. Feel a bit silly, but only just noticed that you're in the US! Are we allowed to ask which bit? Right in the center of the US - Oklahoma Does the wind come sweeping down the plains? |
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Post by marylandstoke on Mar 26, 2021 17:36:57 GMT
A little update for you.
The Ospreys arrived back in mid week pretty much bang on time. “My” two were running errands and repairs so lots of tree branches and wood flying overhead.It’s always kind of cool seeing them with a really big snake or fish. Mrs Maryland always says ‘I wonder what their thinking’ but I am sure the rest of us could hazard a guess.
In our little twin town there used to be a railway link to DC to bring tourists for day trips. The railway, long gone, was reconstructed so that the trestles form a walking trial along the wetlands and alongside the creek. There are a mating pair there that I hiked out to see.
They have a nice platform out there for there nest so, the place looked a bit more spic and span. Maybe they got there earlier.
Osprey will usually have two or three eggs. I must say last year my two only had one with them. The young will return the next year before heading off to uni or the trades. Watching baby Osprey try and make their first nest is always fun. Oscar rocks up with half a tree branch, carefully, carefully places it somewhere like the top of a telegraph pole, only to watch it plummeting to the ground. It’s usually at this point you can hear that bird go ‘well, that was bobbins, I must try and do exactly the same thing again’ rinse, lather. Repeat.
An unusual weather pattern, very high winds but South and West with gusts to 50 (mph) The wind also brought 80 degree weather at eleven am. As a result I am typing this outside and, just as I started to write to you all, my first look up and our first goldfinch of the season so, thank you all for my good Oatie luck.
As I sat out first thing I had a beautiful mourning dove at the bottom of my steps. As I started chatting to her she perked up, gave me a look and just started walking towards me. It was obvious she was very, very young. I called Mrs M and as she came through, bang, Mrs Dove aka Mom dives and land between me and the baby. I was wondering if I was going to get the full wounded broken wing act but Momma just turned her round and shepherded her off. When I got back from my workout they were back on the top of the driveway so I am really hoping they are going to be around.
Anyway. Happy twitching.
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Post by dirtclod on Mar 26, 2021 17:59:54 GMT
Right in the center of the US - Oklahoma Does the wind come sweeping down the plains? It sure does! Oklahoma - Where the wind comes blasting through your brain! I live up in the Northeast, which is more like Missouri's Ozarks, more wooded and hilly. The wind is not as bad here, but there are days where you feel like you're living in an Aerospace wind-testing facility. When I lived in Oklahoma City further West, the wind is nearly always constant. And they have tornadoes in case you get bored! |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 26, 2021 20:51:11 GMT
A little update for you. The Ospreys arrived back in mid week pretty much bang on time. “My” two were running errands and repairs so lots of tree branches and wood flying overhead.It’s always kind of cool seeing them with a really big snake or fish. Mrs Maryland always says ‘I wonder what their thinking’ but I am sure the rest of us could hazard a guess. In our little twin town there used to be a railway link to DC to bring tourists for day trips. The railway, long gone, was reconstructed so that the trestles form a walking trial along the wetlands and alongside the creek. There are a mating pair there that I hiked out to see. They have a nice platform out there for there nest so, the place looked a bit more spic and span. Maybe they got there earlier. Osprey will usually have two or three eggs. I must say last year my two only had one with them. The young will return the next year before heading off to uni or the trades. Watching baby Osprey try and make their first nest is always fun. Oscar rocks up with half a tree branch, carefully, carefully places it somewhere like the top of a telegraph pole, only to watch it plummeting to the ground. It’s usually at this point you can hear that bird go ‘well, that was bobbins, I must try and do exactly the same thing again’ rinse, lather. Repeat. An unusual weather pattern, very high winds but South and West with gusts to 50 (mph) The wind also brought 80 degree weather at eleven am. As a result I am typing this outside and, just as I started to write to you all, my first look up and our first goldfinch of the season so, thank you all for my good Oatie luck. As I sat out first thing I had a beautiful mourning dove at the bottom of my steps. As I started chatting to her she perked up, gave me a look and just started walking towards me. It was obvious she was very, very young. I called Mrs M and as she came through, bang, Mrs Dove aka Mom dives and land between me and the baby. I was wondering if I was going to get the full wounded broken wing act but Momma just turned her round and shepherded her off. When I got back from my workout they were back on the top of the driveway so I am really hoping they are going to be around. Anyway. Happy twitching. Marvelous story. Such a beautiful bird ospreys. Sadly struggled over here but thanks to great work doing better again. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 26, 2021 20:54:04 GMT
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Post by marylandstoke on Mar 26, 2021 22:29:53 GMT
A little update for you. The Ospreys arrived back in mid week pretty much bang on time. “My” two were running errands and repairs so lots of tree branches and wood flying overhead.It’s always kind of cool seeing them with a really big snake or fish. Mrs Maryland always says ‘I wonder what their thinking’ but I am sure the rest of us could hazard a guess. In our little twin town there used to be a railway link to DC to bring tourists for day trips. The railway, long gone, was reconstructed so that the trestles form a walking trial along the wetlands and alongside the creek. There are a mating pair there that I hiked out to see. They have a nice platform out there for there nest so, the place looked a bit more spic and span. Maybe they got there earlier. Osprey will usually have two or three eggs. I must say last year my two only had one with them. The young will return the next year before heading off to uni or the trades. Watching baby Osprey try and make their first nest is always fun. Oscar rocks up with half a tree branch, carefully, carefully places it somewhere like the top of a telegraph pole, only to watch it plummeting to the ground. It’s usually at this point you can hear that bird go ‘well, that was bobbins, I must try and do exactly the same thing again’ rinse, lather. Repeat. An unusual weather pattern, very high winds but South and West with gusts to 50 (mph) The wind also brought 80 degree weather at eleven am. As a result I am typing this outside and, just as I started to write to you all, my first look up and our first goldfinch of the season so, thank you all for my good Oatie luck. As I sat out first thing I had a beautiful mourning dove at the bottom of my steps. As I started chatting to her she perked up, gave me a look and just started walking towards me. It was obvious she was very, very young. I called Mrs M and as she came through, bang, Mrs Dove aka Mom dives and land between me and the baby. I was wondering if I was going to get the full wounded broken wing act but Momma just turned her round and shepherded her off. When I got back from my workout they were back on the top of the driveway so I am really hoping they are going to be around. Anyway. Happy twitching. Marvelous story. Such a beautiful bird ospreys. Sadly struggled over here but thanks to great work doing better again. Another quirk to love them for. Though Osprey mate for life they do not always migrate to the same place. |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 28, 2021 10:58:30 GMT
The Ospreys are back and the Dyfi Osprey Project live webcam feed is up and running again. 👍
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Post by wrighter on Mar 28, 2021 11:18:39 GMT
What a wonderful post
V lucky where i live as there is a nature reserve by the river, which overlooks the IOW. herons/all types of waders and birds stopping off for a breather on their migration, loads of seals etc.
Have a family of Peregrine Falcons nesting in the spire of our local church, fledging as i speak
a post with no arguements, name calling etc. what a delight
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That's terrible! Do they do this with all your windows, Clodsy, or just one in particular???
