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  1. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Yes unfortunately the agreement the RSPB has appears to involve the use of the reserve as a sump during the breeding season. This has to change otherwise the status of the place is seriously degraded. Water could be diverted down to the fields at the far end - whether this is an option i do not...
  2. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    For those that have visited recently, as May is a washout to put it politely and mildly - what is the current situation with previous ‘water management’ issues i.e. has anything bred or is it knee-deep in dead Gull and wader chicks? Laurie -
  3. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Cheers:t: I have popped in a couple of times along with all the boaters that wander around when moored on the towpath but just to scope the pools from the access track - never bothered going on to the reserve but will now visit 'officially':t: Good birding - Laurie:t:
  4. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Is it safe to assume the powers that be have opened the place up? Laurie:t:
  5. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A link for those interested parties MM? Laurie -
  6. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Are you referring to me? I am not trolling anybody - i am asking questions about the management of a bird sanctuary. I would rather somebody from the RSPB explain the current situation rather than a vacuous comment which achieves 2/10’s of feck all. Best of luck to all that tick the Wryneck...
  7. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Well that’s a turnup for the books also the 5 Garganey were still present but i don’t know where they were skulking yesterday we only saw a handful of Teal. Laurie -
  8. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Another visit based upon recent movement turned into a damp squib. A round trip of 60 miles and 3.5 hours on the reserve needs to start punching its weight. We saw 3 other ‘birders’ during the whole time. The hide was locked (the code is on the door) so nobody was viewing and the last log entry...
  9. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    3 hours on site on Sunday 3rd with my brother and a mate... The weather was very humid and consequently i was wearing just shorts and got bitten badly despite only actually feeling a couple of Horse Flies settle but as usual most of the bites are on the lower leg and this will be a result of...
  10. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    RSPB. Royal Society for the Prevention of Birds.....
  11. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Off out now to Sandwell Valley to see what is and isn’t there👍🏻 Laurie👍🏻
  12. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Worcester Birding now suppresses. I still have a Twitter account i just do not post. The Pandora’s box is open and there has never been so much info i agree and i am no Luddite harking back to Nancy’s but i am glad to have been birding at that time. A lot of so-called ‘birders’ do not move an...
  13. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I do not doubt they are but if you want adverts, spyware and unauthorised use of your data by Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg then fine - i don’t. The downside is people like the idiot i crossed paths with on Walton Hill a week ago and increasing suppression of bird information or dissemination...
  14. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Thanks for the updates👍🏻 Those of us that cannot manage the trek over to Muddleton appreciate the postings but i cannot help but notice that the frequency of postings has nosedived and that is putting it mildly. Not all of us use either Twitter or Facebook or are privvy to updates for the...
  15. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A pleasant few hours ystda which included my first rain for quite some time. Plenty of juveniles including 3 Avocets, 2 juv LRP, 2 Shelduck, Water Rail, Common Terns and 3 Raven with an adult plus commoner stuff e.g. Reed Bunting and Reed Warbler. A calling adult Hobby was noted and a very...
  16. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    It looks like a young male Merlin to my eyes - the proportions and delicate beak/head/eye are distinct enough:t: Laurie -
  17. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    A very pleasant 6 hours was spent on the reserve on Thursday 10>4. As already stated it's been some time since my last visit and it now looks like i envisaged it would do. The access paths look good altho i don't know if they are still 'floodable' and the access bridge across the river is now...
  18. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Cheers chaps i'm looking forward to visiting, it's been a while, make the most before the weather tumbles down tomorrow - i will take a selfie of NOTwearing wellies at Muddleton;) Laurie:t:
  19. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    I am paying my first visit since Geoff's PGP:eek!: on Thursday - looking forward to a decent bimble and whatever is there or turns up..... I have never been over to the 'other' side - can you park discreetly and is there reasonable access to scan the pools etc? Either way am looking forward to...
  20. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    These will feature more and more until there is an incident and they are banned. Somebody on the estate where we live has been using one that has an obvious 'eye' and is looking over peoples gardens - i am getting better and better with my Black Widow catapault and nearly hit it last night. It's...
  21. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    At last somebody with an original name on here;) #peregrinetrousers:t: Laurie:t:
  22. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Don't be too hard on yourself mate - take loads of pics, on the highest resolution and then you have plenty to go at..... Laurie:t:
  23. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Steve - Martin Garner has a series of articles on his excellent 'Birding Frontiers' website. It's a font of info and has a search facility, i use it so often (just to learn, i don't see much around here) it's almost my 'Home' page:t: The second in his #Challenge series of ID books is out...
  24. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    Nice find Steve, smart little birds..... Laurie:t:
  25. rollingthunder

    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    For those that indulge in sub-specifics here's a link to Martin Garners take on Blackwits http://birdingfrontiers.com/2012/07/18/black-tailed-godwit-2/ Laurie:t:
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