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  1. John Marshall

    Help required -

    As this is the season of goodwill and all that I would appreciate some help respecting my PC which due to my lack of computer experience is causing me some concern and annoyance a) On many occasions when we have dialed up to connect to Broadband we get connected ok, after a short time however...
  2. John Marshall

    Juvenile Starling ringing

    My annual juvenile starling ringing effort for June/July to date has resulted in over 200 birds ringed and still catching a few each day, especially early mornings. As in previous years - last 3 years - all birds caught in one sinle funnel baited walk-in trap.
  3. John Marshall

    Brimstone

    Brimstone flying well at Boston, Lincs a.m. 5th March
  4. John Marshall

    Juvenile Starling ringing

    Just completed my annual effort to catch and ring juvenile starlings during the month of June. Total ringed 151, also 30 juv Blackbirds. Thought this may be of interest to the ringing fraternity on the Forum
  5. John Marshall

    Wildissues TV

    I notice that the programme is off line currently. When is it likely to be restored?
  6. John Marshall

    Pinkfeet over Lincs

    150 Pinkfeet East over Boston Saturday 17th Sept 09.15 hrs heading for North Norfolk. Attention Derekjake, No sigh of "Manka" with them.
  7. John Marshall

    Artist information

    I purchased today three small framed prints at a car boot sale. The artist name is James Stevens. They are of Sparrowhawk, Peregrine, and Marsh Harrier. I think they may be called miniature line drawings, I dont know but they are quite delightful. Any information will be appreciated. Regards
  8. John Marshall

    Interesting retrap

    On the 15 Aug 05' a ringing friend of mine retrapped a Blue tit. The bird was originally caught and ringed by myself on the 15 October 1997 within 1,000 mtrs of the retrap site. Almost 8 years old - it was a juvenile when I caught it - and still going strong!!!!
  9. John Marshall

    Interesting retrap

    Adult male Blackbird, Ringed Antons Gowt, Boston, Lincs 1st January 2000 Retrapped by ringer, Kymi, Finland 5th March 2005. Duration: 1890 days Distance: 1918 km. And hopefully still going strong!!! Regards to all
  10. John Marshall

    Wildlife pond/Mallard/Tadpoles.

    I created a wildlife pond in my garden last autumn. For interest a friend introduced auantity of frog spawn this spring which has developed well and I had until yesterday a good quantity of ever growing nice fat tadpoles. Unfortunately the pond has been invaded by a pair of mallard - my wife...
  11. John Marshall

    Collared doves - Satellite dish.

    I have had three weeks clearing twigs under my satellite dish on a South facing gable end on my bungalow. In all I have tidied up three carrier bags of twigs etc as the Collared doves could not get them to secure in order to nest. At last they have been successful in making a firm platform and...
  12. John Marshall

    Another brood of mallard

    This morning a further brood of day old mallard ducklings has hatched close to my house - approx 10 - female still brooding the babies. This is the third brood we have had over the past 3/4 weeks. None have survived due to the lack of food and wintry conditions i.e. frost, fog, and extremely...
  13. John Marshall

    Mallard with young.

    On Sunday 17th October during the afternoon, a female mallard passed the front of my home which is by a waterway leading eleven day-old ducklings. A very very late clutch which I feel will inevitably perish due to the lack of insect life for food. I have seen broods in January - which did not...
  14. John Marshall

    Ringing totals for July 04'

    For info of any interested ringers or members:- Blackbird.................24 Collared dove............4 Dunnock...................1 Goldfinch...................7 Greenfinch................11 House sparrow..........68 Kingfisher..................1 Song thrush..............2...
  15. John Marshall

    Montis at Frampton

    Had a quick trip to the RSPB Watchpoint at Frampton this afternoon, complete with my new Birdforum cap- the only one in sight - Saw both male and female harriers, also a few Marsh Harriers and Little egrets. Spoke to a few birders who had been to Snettisham for the G.S.plover. Nice well behaved...
  16. John Marshall

    Ringing total for June 2004

    My ringing total for June is as follows:- Blackbird 40 Blue tit 1 Collared dove 8 Dunnock 5 Goldfinch 27 Great tit 1 Greenfinch 9 House Sparrow 79 Song thrush 2 Starling 154 TOTAL:- 326 birds. Thought this may be of interest to Ringers on...
  17. John Marshall

    Montagu's Harrier Watchpoint in Lincolnshire

    The RSPB are offering the public a unique opportunity to observe a pair of Montagu's Harrier nesting on a saltmarsh near Boston, Lincolnshire. The RSPB watchpoint is at College Farm, Frampton Marsh, Lincolnshire TF357365. The watchpoint is signed from the A16 Kirton roundabout. The view-point...
  18. John Marshall

    100th juvenile starling.

    Ringed my 100th juvenile starling for month of June today. I have never seen such good numbers of juveniles. Must have been a good breeding season for this species. Any comments from other observers?
  19. John Marshall

    Ringing total for May 2004.

    Commenced ringing again on the 16th May, after stopping for the months of March and April in order to allow nesting to go uninterrupted during these vital months for many garden birds. No mist nets were used in May only small walk-in traps. Results are as follows:- Blackbird......16, 8 Adults...
  20. John Marshall

    Ringing - February 2004.

    Very quiet month due to inclement weather, no mist nets used, small walk-in trap only for catching. Birds ringed:- Collared dove 10, Dunnock 1, Greenfinch 1, Starling 1,
  21. John Marshall

    Ringing - Jan 04'

    For what its worth my ringing total for Jan 04' No nets used, only walk-in trap. Lack of birds this month in garden. Black headed gull 1 Chaffich 1 Collared dove 2 Greenfinch 5 Starling 3 Wren 1
  22. John Marshall

    "FUMMARD"

    Can anyone please help?. I understand the "fummard" is a known Lincolnshire slang word for a obnoxious smell. However a friend of mine has advised me that a "fummard" was a 18th. century fenland mammal of the stoat/weasel type but was larger and of heavier build. Having checked several outlets...
  23. John Marshall

    "Winged Migration".......Again.

    I have this afternoon watched my DVD of "Winged Migration" which I received as a Christmas present. I confirm the comments made by our American Bird Forum members who have seen this production that it is a definitely a "must see" inspiring and captivating film.
  24. John Marshall

    Bird ringing total for 2003

    I have just completed my Ringing totals for 2003 to send to the BTO Ringing Unit, these are as follows:- Blackbird 45 Collared dove 12 Dunnock 15 Great tit 1 Greenfinch 43 Grey wagtail 1 House sparrow 147 Song thrush 1 Starling 116 Wren 8 All these birds were ringed in a small garden on the...
  25. John Marshall

    Ringing total - December 2003

    Some BF members indicated that they would be interested in my monthly ringing totals irrespective how small the numbers may be. Consequently I have just completed my figure for December 2003. Blackbird 8 Collared dove 2 Dunnock 1 Great tit 1 Greenfinch 13 Grey wagtail 1...
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