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    Northumbrian Birding

    Yes but then i know who you are and have done many of the same things myself no complaints about you A, we know fully where the blame falls. They want the money but not the input from members unless it agrees with the creed. I will bow out of this now as ive been down the road too many times...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    In their defence against all those complaining, how many were members, or went on tasks to improve sites. ? A new approach from both sides is needed.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    This old chestnut has been going on for decades, i was instrumental in getting the original birders conference held at Hauxley. Much being discussed today was discussed then, it was well attended and although somewhat shocked by the lack of understanding by the trust many points were hammered...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    And your point is ?
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Some on Birdguides Andy.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Almost worth the trip alone to see a Bluethroat, hope you have enjoyed the rest of your break.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Probably 2 Wryneck at St Marys yesterday reported by another birder. A good mix of returning migrants. Wheatear, Whinchat, Gropper, Yellow Wagtail, and Redstart, Ring Ouzel, Lesser Whitethroat, Whimbrel also seen by birders attracted down by the Wrynecks.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Slender billed Curlew removed from the British list. http://www.birdguides.com/webzine/article.asp?a=4109. Wonder how many local birders got to see this bird, and what do you feel now.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Good morning Steve, never said NWT were resposible for the decline of Corn Bunting, i used it to illustrate the decline of speies due to loss of habitat, could have sited Yellowhammer, or Linnet. As i see it, NWT are there to help preserve habitat and the enviroment on your reserves, that means...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    I emailed about this with Steve many years ago as well as other ideas that he thought were with NWT thinking, many of other suggestions have already been raised and agreed as worthwhile. So how do we get from talking to action, is it a case that the Trust are not getting their message across...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    The permit system was stopped by NWT against the wishes of the members who attended the Kielder conference. Alec Cole started a group meeting to discuss all this at Hauxley, people attending were shocked by some of the statements made by the staff, promiises were made and never kept. Go back...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    This agument has went on for decades, they did once agree to drop the levels after a bit of activity, spadework was reqd to shake them from their apathy, :) but they failed to keep it up. Perhaps directing concerns direct to them is just a waste of time, maybe contacting the parent Wildlife...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Several Waxwings seen from the railway bridge at Chillingham road.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    2 Pintail female today at Holywell pond briefly, 5 Blacktail godwit, 20+ Grey plover north, 3 RT diver at St Marys yesterday + Marsh harrier, Monday BN-grebe Tuesday at Big waters.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    I feel the same about Radde`s warbler and Ortorlan Buntings. :(
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Greenish warbler Bob ?
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    Northumbrian Birding

    One of the great ways to get to know the sites in Northumberland is via the many excellent blogs kept by local birders. Two i highly recommend are as follows, plenty of links to other sites to explore. http: //boulmerbirder.blogspot.com/2012/01/cool.html http://killybirder.blogspot.com/
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Your patience has been well rewarded Colin, best photos of the GG Shrike at Prestwick ive seen.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Any one seen the colour ringed Avocet at Cresswell ? It appears to have an Orange over Lime green on the right leg above the knee, and a Lime Green on the left leg. However im not sure if the left leg at the knee has a metal ring as the knee seems a bit deformed. Sorry if this has been...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Rare species recorded in the county are out of their comfort zone, so placing them under extra harassment via tapes photography and personal intrusion is wrong. The Bird must come first and finders must decide if putting info out is in the birds interest. The last Squacco in Northumberland...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Sadly these lot are nowt but a bunch of merchants, they know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Their god, profit needs to be worshipped at all costs. What can you expect when they all cheered the fact that 450,000 were going to lose there jobs. The environment will only matter...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Thanks John, it seemed a tad large, but always difficult to judge in isolation, so far im getting opinions both ways, but lesser is slightly ahead at the moment. Its not a bird i see too often, and i cant hear them at all, it was so much easier when it was Lesser or Artic. Ta for the reply.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Help with ID age and sex reqd, my gut feeling is saying Mealy Redpoll, but after reading through this guide im even more confused. http://www.worcesterbirding.co.uk/redpolls_58.html Any advice gratefully received
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Decent days birding around St Marys today. Vis-Mig was evident with a steady flow of Redwing passing through, Blackbird, Robin, and Reed Buntings were everywhere, with 100+ Goldfinch and similar amounts of Skylark disturbed by Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel on a regular basis. A single Lapland...
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Well Gordon i hope you enjoy your visit to Northumberland, as ive enjoyed mine to Norfolk. Hope you hit good migration weather, and i agree with BW amble chippy is cheap and cheerful.
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