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Surrey Birding
Looks like this winter the best place to view Jack Snipe is at WWT London. Almost daily sightings of one or two. Kevin -
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The first viewable Glossy Ibis in Surrey is still present this morning in Frensham village feeding in the flooded fields between the village and Frensham Mill (Grid Ref SU840415) below the Mary the Virgin Church. Present for at least the third day. Kevin -
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Hi Clive, Nice photos. Not many places in Surrey where you can get that close to a Med Gull! It was there all morning and I assume it is the same one I saw back in September. Since then it has become more skilled at taking the bread but still less so than the BHG's. Kevin -
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Surrey Birding
A ringtail HEN HARRIER was seen a Papercourt Water Meadows today at 16:16. Also two Barn Owls with a possible third. Kevin -
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Clive, Slav Grebe still present on Manor Lake today. A little further out today but still around the traditional Tern raft. It can be hard to find, with it diving often and the restricted views through the gaps in the bushes. Kevin -
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A SLAVONIAN GREBE showing well on Manor Lake at Thorpe Park today. It is favouring a 100m section close to the southern bank of Manor Lake, east from the traditional Tern raft. Viewed from the public footpath from the village church. Kevin -
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Surrey Birding
At Crooksbury Common tonight at least 4 Nightjar seen and 1 Woodcock seen well. I heard a Turtle Dove 'purring' as I arrivied for about a minute near the carpark but was told by others that it was present for a while. Kevin -
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Surrey Birding
Don't forget to check those power cables. A few Bee-eaters are in the country along the south coast. Kevin -
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Surrey Birding
Hi George, The Short-eared Owls are great to see and put on a good show. Not long left now to enjoy them before they return to there breeding grounds. Kevin -
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This duck was first reported by me on Jan 1st. It is unfortunately a Cinnamon Teal x Blue winged Teal Hybrid. Kevin -
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Surrey Birding
Steve, Park in carpark (TQ018569) off mini-roundabout in Old Woking (junction with High Street and Broadmead Road). Walk c200m along Broardmead Road towards Send over a bridge and enter Broad Mead Field after last house on the left. On your right is a rough grass field and on your left a short... -
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Hi Factor, Both Spotted Flycatcher and Marsh Tit can be found at Cutt Mill and Thundry Meadows. At Cutt Mill Spotted Flycatcher can be seen around the houses of the House Pond or from the footpath along the eastside of the pond towards the road. Marsh Tit tends to be north of 'The Tarn' where... -
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Yes thats the path. The farm buildings are on the left before Manor Lake. Viewing point is c100m from the start of the path, where there is a gap in the hedge. First saw it today (before 9am) singing on a water tank next to a red tank, then it started working its way to the (your) right fly... -
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Surrey Birding
1st summer male Black Redstart still present at Thorpe Park today (24/4). Singing from the 'Thorpe Farm' buildings. Viewable from the public footpath from Thorpe village. Kevin -
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Surrey Birding
The Black Redstart was still present today (10th) at Thorpe Park. Preferring the eastside of the farm buildings near a red water/oil tank and a five-bar gate leading to the new diggings (TQ026687). Viewed from the public footpath running through the park. It showed very well but maybe more... -
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Hi Rich, Still at least one redhead Smew at Thorpe Park on Manor Lake. In the southwest corner with the Pochard. Not showing well in this wind but drifted out once from the hidden corner. Also found a 1st winter drake Scaup and possibly a new unrecorded Heronry for Surrey. Kevin -
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Great find with the Shrike. Was it on the heather section by the carpark? Hope it hangs around to the 2nd when I'm next up. Kevin -
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It was Dave Smith. He was going to check photos he had taken but was 99% sure it was a Caspian. Kevin -
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Hi Rich, The couple of times I've seen them in the past at Bookham has been behind the station. Park at TQ125558 and view north-east along the tops of the taller trees. I visited a couple of weeks ago but had no luck but there were more leaves still on the trees then. Kevin -
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Hi Mal, Crag Martin seen at Tice's Meadow on 22nd October 2006. Kevin