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  1. pstraughan

    Today's Visitors

    I wouldn't put anything past next door's cat. I've seen it attack WPs before. Also wondered whether the WP had been drinking at the water's edge and the Spawk pounced. It was on its back, having been partially plucked. Feathers elsewhere in the garden may have been from another bird. Pat
  2. pstraughan

    Today's Visitors

    No paw prints Val. I believe that female Sparrowhawks do catch Woodpiegons, but they are at the top of the range. Do Sparrowhawks eat what other birds have killed? We do get Buzzards hereabouts but I've never seen one in the garden, only fairly high up.
  3. pstraughan

    Today's Visitors

    Really counts as yesterday's visitors but... We noticed that the local Rooks were going mad yesterday and dive-bombing our pond, which is quite a big one. As I went out to investigate, a Sparrowhawk flew off. In the pond, quite close to the edge but in the water, there was a headless...
  4. pstraughan

    Great Tit Behaviour

    I had the same thing with a couple of House Sparrows a few years ago. It nearly drove me mad as it went on for several weeks. I was also given the reflection/intruder/insect explanations. It stopped when the breeding season started. House Sparrows are very rare in my garden and I assumed...
  5. pstraughan

    How do birds know that another bird is dead?

    A bit of a different situation, as it is mammals. A few years ago, I had a rabbit in the garden with a fairly advanced case of myxymatosis (if I have spelled it right). My cat was a fairly enthusiastic rabbit catcher but he and the cat next door wouldn't go near it. They sat several yards...
  6. pstraughan

    Just off the plane - birding without trying

    This thread is inspired by the fact that I'm off to Florida next month. I've been once before but wasn't interested in birds then. We all go looking to build bird lists but what birds do people see in their own countries without really trying? A friend said that they had spoken to a man in...
  7. pstraughan

    Alternative Book and Software Recommendations

    Thanks. Is this a field guide as well as describing sites? I'm an absolute novice as far as US birds are concerned - visited several times before but wasn't interested in birds then. I can only remember about 3! Pat
  8. pstraughan

    Alternative Book and Software Recommendations

    Bill Pranty's book is currently out of stock on Amazon. There are second hand copies available but they are expensive and/or would need to be shipped from the US. Does anyone have alternative suggestions - I want to buy now, before I go on holiday. Also, can anyone recommend relevant Florida...
  9. pstraughan

    Information for birding Florida

    Can I suggest that this is made a "Sticky"? It is starting to slide down the list and I'm finding it very useful in planning my February trip to South Florida. Pat
  10. pstraughan

    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Chorister Robin-Chat'

    Saw this bird in the same area in October 2010. Thanks for the reminder of a lovely holiday! Pat
  11. pstraughan

    Today's Visitors

    Pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers in the garden yesterday and the male was back and drumming today. Redwings eating hawthorn berries. Green Woodpecker. Goldcrest and two Goldfinches. Usual tits and finches. Pond frozen over. Pat
  12. Pink footed Goose

    Pink footed Goose

    Taken outside the Parrinder hide at Titchwell. This bird was detached from the rest of the flock which was feeding on the fields nearby.
    • pstraughan
    • Media item
    • pink footed goose. titchwell. norfolk.
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  13. Turnstone

    Turnstone

    Taken at high tide on Titchwell beach, north Norfolk. Several confiding birds along with Sanderlings.
    • pstraughan
    • Media item
    • turnstone. titchwell. norfolk
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  14. pstraughan

    RSPB Titchwell, Cley and Welney WWT November 2011

    Apologies for incorrect description of Goose. It is, of course, a Pink-foot. As far as flooding is concerned, it is a few years since I was up there. Plenty of water on the fresh side, less on the sea ward side.
  15. pstraughan

    RSPB Titchwell, Cley and Welney WWT November 2011

    The unseasonally mild weather continues and we had a weekend in Norfolk with glorious blue skies and bright sunshine. Saturday 19 November saw us at Titchwell and later Cley. We liked the controversial new hide at Titchwell and I think that the window opening system is brilliant. There were...
  16. pstraughan

    birding in Florida

    I'm thinking of a similar trip to Les and Pacos at the same time. Would Dry Tortugas be worth the expense in February? They say winter is their slow season, so not sure if it worth including. How far in advance would I need to make a reservation? Thanks Pat
  17. pstraughan

    New Zealand

    We were slightly disappointed in the glaciers. Those in Canada are much bigger and better and we certainly wouldn't have paid for a guided walk.
  18. pstraughan

    I've moved to Medway.

    We should all make the most of these sites lest one of the several airport schemes for the area becomes a reality. Pat
  19. pstraughan

    New Zealand

    We went it January/February 2008. I took "The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand" by Hugh Robertson and Barrie Heather. It is very good on breeding seasons and locations for each species. I think you will struggle without your own transport, outside of the big cities. Not sure about the...
  20. pstraughan

    I've moved to Medway.

    That's good news re the road. I saw a 4WD virtually afloat last year. I find Bird Forum much more friendly and welcoming than the KOS discussion areas but maybe that's changed too. It's pity that more people don't post on this area of Bird Forum. Pat
  21. pstraughan

    Today's Visitors

  22. pstraughan

    I've moved to Medway.

    Hi Andy I bird Riverside CP from time to time. Winter is undoubtedly best and make sure you get the tide right. It goes out like someone has pulled the plug in the bath! Good numbers of Brent geese, Shelduck, Pintails, Teal, Wigeon and last winter saw an irruption of Waxwings. I've seen...
  23. pstraughan

    Goose and Ducks ID, Kent UK

    Looks very similar, though mine has slightly less white on the face I think. Never seen a Barnacle in these parts, although I saw them in both Norfolk and Suffolk earlier this year. Thanks Pat
  24. pstraughan

    Goose and Ducks ID, Kent UK

    The white on the face was definitely more extensive than the Canada's chin strap.
  25. pstraughan

    Today's Visitors

    Pair of Goldcrests zipping about this morning. I've been hearing but not seeing them. Young Woodpigeon begging to be fed by an adult. I haven't seen that before. Green Woodpecker looking for ants and a male Great Spotted Woodpecker on the feeders. Pat
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