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  1. JonH

    Anglian Water levels at Alton

    Yet again (as in most years) I am mystified by Anglian Waters decision making regarding the water levels at Alton Water Reservoir. All winter when we've had plenty of rainfall they have had the water level 2-4 ft below maximum, now just as the Swans,Grebes, Water rail, Coots and Ducks have...
  2. JonH

    Bird Deaths

    Sadly it appears the weather could be having an effect on the bird population, today, whilst walking in my usual area, all within a short distance of each other, I came across the remains of a Heron, Kestrel and a Green Woodpecker.
  3. JonH

    Alton Water, Suffolk

    Hi and Happy New Year to all, I'm not a serious birder I combine it with a general love of the outdoors, my (responsible) dog walking and my other passion (responsible) angling. Had an hour or so today at Alton Res in the area of the Wonder, plenty of waterfowl, Tufted Ducks (300+), Widgeon...
  4. JonH

    Book advice

    Hello All, I'm just back from a trip to chilly, foggy Poland. Some friends of mine have moved there and have a variety of birds visiting their garden. Although I could identify most of the visitors to them, I feel it would be nice for them to be able to do so themselves. Can anyone recommend a...
  5. JonH

    White Pheasant

    I saw this whiite bird always at a distance several months ago. This was over a period of weeks and eventualy was fortunate to get close enough to get a picture and confirm that it was a pheasant. I'm sure it was a natural wild bird and not one that was released. Unfortunately the sighting and...
  6. JonH

    Moorhen alias ?

    Hi all :hi: , good to see some names on here I recognise. I'm wondering if you can help me with any alternative names for the Moorhen. I can't say Ive ever heard any. Thanks :h?:
  7. JonH

    Hello to all

    Hello to all at Birdforum from Jon in Suffolk, cold here today and our second ground frost of the autumn. I look forward to all future correspondence.
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