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    Essex Birding

    Thanks for pointing us in the right direction today Stewart! These are the best pictures I could manage I'm afraid. Bit too far away unfortunately! Stonechat was along the edge of the Bale Field. Andy
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    Essex Birding

    Quite an interesting week - unfortunately distance and weather conditions for all but one of the sightings resulted in poor photographs! Thought I would post them anyway for the record. Tuesday 20th Bittern flypast whilst viewing the drake Smew and Goosander pair at Abberton. Wednesday 21st...
  3. W

    Essex Birding

    Many thanks Steve.
  4. W

    Essex Birding

    Jaywick Beach 2 Jan 2015 Caught up eventually with the Snow Buntings but ID help with the second picture would be appreciated. Initially thought Meadow Pipit but then thought Skylark! It was one of a flock of about 20-25 birds that briefly landed on the beach before heading back inland. Some of...
  5. W

    Essex Birding

    Many thanks - confirmed my initial thoughts but wasn't quite sure - still lots to learn! Andy
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    Essex Birding

    Agree with the comments above about Old Hall Marshes. Took a trip up there on Sunday and was glad we didn't leave it any later or it would have been a very short trip indeed. No sign of the Glossy Ibis but would like help with confirming the ID of the first two below please! Also managed a...
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    Essex Birding

    Turtle Dove seen briefly at Heybridge gravel pit this evening. Also is the second one a sedge Warbler? Thanks in advance. Andy
  8. W

    Essex Birding

    Plenty of Nightingales singing at Fingringhoe yesterday afternoon. Found a couple Easter Bunnies too! Andy
  9. W

    Essex Birding

    Yes that's the one - the old landfill. Andy
  10. W

    Essex Birding

    Good views of a pair of Stonechats on Hadleigh Sea Wall yesterday. Andy
  11. W

    Essex Birding

    Many thanks for the confirmation Phil. Andy
  12. W

    Essex Birding

    Didn't manage to catch up with the Stilts this evening but an enjoyable couple of hours all the same. A few shots from Old Hall Marshes this evening. I would appreciate ID help with the first and Curlew or Whimbrel? (I have added a tighter crop just in case it helps!) Thanks in advance. Andy
  13. W

    Essex Birding

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and glad you liked the owl photo. Returned to Shut Heath Wood yesterday and got lucky with views of a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Only had brief glimpses so no chance of a photo unfortunately. The Treecreepers were a bit more accommodating though...
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    Essex Birding

    Thanks for pointing the owl out to us Stewart - have signed up to birdforums so you can see the photo! Good luck with the Lesser Spotted. Andy
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