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  1. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Had a nice Belted Kingfisher up in Lancs a few weeks ago ;-) Good birding - Laurie -
  2. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    As stated, Richard, it's the best one to park on. There are passing places on the road down and if it's full just carry on down the hill and park on the corner and you can walk along Dowles and back along the Railway line and many other options in-between... Laurie:t:
  3. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    There's quite a few BF faces i would like to meet, Joe, a few i would like to warmly shake..........by the throat! However, it takes all sorts and the world would be a sad place if it was all inhabited by people like.....me;) I was impressed by the hair, no chance of me emulating it is i don't...
  4. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    No Phil - this knobhead was lurking in the Orchard, i think some people fail to realise that these birds do not make long migrational trips in order to provide photographic or viewing opportunities for their 'pleasure' or so-called 'entertainment' - i was in a hurry with an arthritic Staffie...
  5. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Had a decent mooch down Dowles ystda, sheltered and very pleasant but very, very, quiet...... Wood Warblers, a couple of Tree Pipits, Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Willow Warbler. Didn't pick up any Garden Warbler and i always seem to struggle for Redstart i don't know why (no suggestions pls;))...
  6. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    I visit about once every couple of weeks during the Autumn but i don't bother when the river levels are high or has been excessivley rainy.....just a mud/dog thing. If i don't see anything worth posting i dont bother. Laurie:t:
  7. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Sean - what digiscope combo do you use? Laurie:t:
  8. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Sorry Phil - just to clarify, the birder in question with regard to the Dunwich DW's was mentioned (or his blog was) on Lees' Tw@tter - i was'nt implying that Lee was TLing? I thought Lee had self-banned? Laurie:t:
  9. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Sorry mate - sometimes i'm a bit quick to react (letting myself down at the end;).....) I also included the link to that article in the post. The birder in question was mentioned (or his blog was) on Lee Evans' Tw@tter. He also posts on BF and i have been following his blog for a while. I must...
  10. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Not knowingly been beaten up mate - you're welcome to try if you feel strongly;) I do'nt see myself as having let myself down at the end of that post, i do'nt like tape-luring it's as simple as that. As for dogs, there should be a dangerous owners act. Responsible owners act, well, responsibly...
  11. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Hi Alex - In a wooded habitat such as Wyre Forest birds are, more often than not, picked up on either call or song before locating the individual visually. If the songs are not your strong point and it's only practice then i would'nt bother with the calls such as alarm/contact at present. No...
  12. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Matt:t: - Oh, do'nt start me off on ringers;)........ Laurie:t:
  13. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    A bit difficult with regard to the dog walkers (i am one myself) as this area is at least one where a dog can be off the lead and not have to worry about cars. IMO the birds cope fine and get used to it. Photographers however are a difficult kettle of fish. The activities of togs can be...
  14. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Sean - there was an article in this weeks Guardian 'Nature Notes' about Ghost Orchid. I have ripped it out but it may be viewable online..... Laurie:t:
  15. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Mine too Sean - i think i have only ever seen a bird once around the orchard at the Wardens cottage.... Laurie:t:
  16. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Fri 11th April....... A 4.3 mile walk on a superb sunny, warm, Spring day. Quieter than expected i did'nt hear/see either Redstart or Tree Pipit, would deff have expected the latter. A mix of warblers (not Wood), helicopters, butterflies and flowers plus Dipper, Buzzard, Raven and Swallow...
  17. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Wed 10th April....... ButtonOak and the area around the Rocket Station. A bit overcast but mild and humid, quieter than i would have thought but plenty of Chiffchaffs/Blackcaps, a couple of Willow Warblers and what i thought was a Wood Warbler 'trill' but it was distant and brief and i was'nt...
  18. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Cheers for the PM - Pete. I look forward to bumping in to you and nice to know that the 2BCxBill's are still about now that everybody has lost interest;).... I'm over tmrw and on Friday so will post whatever is sighted/heard. Laurie:t:
  19. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Hi Pete - I was sent yr link via a mate and did'nt want to stick yr name on it in case it caused u any hassle just in case yr wondering why you were'nt credited........ ATB Laure:t:
  20. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Stunning Gos @ Wyre - taken last week, Xbills beware..... Laurie:t:
  21. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    It really is the Holy Grail that one. I suppose Germany is plan B, wherever one pops up i wo'nt hear about it until it's gone that's for sure but they ca'nt stop you dreaming;)..... Laurie:t:
  22. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Sean - you are indeed fortunate if you have seen a Ghost Orchid in the UK, but you do'nt need to be told that. I was fortunate enuff to be taken to a site in Co Durham to see 3 flowering Ladies Slipper over 35 years ago;) My mates do'nt 'study' as such they are just very, very, good at finding...
  23. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    The Gos have been 'monitered' for years - have a chat with the former warden, John Robinson, who IIRC still lives in the old cottage. Quite how forthcoming he would be would be open to question. I knew him when he started @ Wyre (and before that at Caster Hanglands NNR) and he did'nt confide...
  24. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Some people have had bad experiences with putting out information, particularly with regard to breeding species during the season. I agree with the sharing of breeding records but sometimes it is better to give the info after breeding. Once info is given out you no longer know who is the...
  25. rollingthunder

    Dowles Brook, Wyre Forest

    Nope - the last couple of years he has been concentrating more on Dippers and Ravens, the latter within 10 miles of Stourbridge (to the West) - more sites than you would think....... Laurie:t:
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