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  1. J

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    Had some good birding around Peterhead yesterday. Brief report and photos on my blog http://jameshanlonbirder.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/northern-delights.html
  2. J

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    Yes, I certainly got the impression it was rarely visited, Nick. I always take a couple of walks out that way over Xmas after being given directions by a birder who'd seen Scottish wildcat there. When I spoke to a local I found that there had been regular sightings where one resident left food...
  3. J

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    I spent the Xmas period at the in-laws at Belhelvie, just north of Aberdeen. I managed a couple of local sojourns on foot (24th & 27th) and noted the following: male hen harrier - Harestone Moss woodcock - Harestone Moss peregrine - pr Balmedie Quarry regards James Hanlon
  4. J

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    I'v managed to get out birding a couple of times, but found Blackdog rather quiet. Couldn't find the Tundra beans near Meikle Loch/ Cruden Bay, just 200 or so pinkfeet. Highlight was a nice drake long-tailed duck on the Ythan Estuary, off Inches Point and a few peregrine sightings around the...
  5. J

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    cheers Nick, it's a shame I only ever seem to be there in December. The WWS turned up 2 days before the birth of my son so didn't get to go up then, either. I'll give it a look though. regards James
  6. J

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    hi, I'll be spending just over a week over Christmas at the in-laws. They live in Belhelvie, just a couple of miles from Murcar/ Blackdog. Has anyone checked out the scoter flock recently as I'd like to give it a look? I'm hoping to have a couple of days' birding after Xmas though whether I do...
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