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  1. billsbirding

    Surrey Birding

    I don't suppose anyone has information regarding the observers, or was involved in the sighting of the Claygate Black Kite that was reported yesterday afternoon flying NW over Telegraph Hill? I was driving half a mile to the North of the Telegraph Hill, through Hinchley Wood, at around the same...
  2. billsbirding

    Surrey Birding

    A brief visit to Staines Reservoir this morning provided fantastic views of the Great Northern Diver from the causeway, as it fed at close quarters on the S Basin. Also about were 5 Goldeneye (including a smart male) and 3 Teal; no sign of yesterday's Scaup, Black-necked Grebe or Smew- but the...
  3. billsbirding

    Surrey Birding

    Went to Painshill Park earlier today for the annual winter Goosanders. Whilst watching them from the left hand path on 'The Lake', I stumbled upon a Pink-footed Goose in the distance, along the path with a group of fully winged Greylag Geese. It appeared wary, and as soon as it saw me, it shot...
  4. billsbirding

    Surrey Birding

    I'm planning an early morning walk and bus for the Waxwings in Molesey tomorrow(second time lucky ey? ;)). It'll be quite a trek, especially with cramp (after spending most of the day out with mate in the snow), but with today's weather, and more snow coming down as I look out the window, is...
  5. billsbirding

    Surrey Birding

    Connected with the bird today away from the main crowd on the other side of the lake. Quite showy at times, but the misty conditions didn't make it too good for a photo. What time were you there RipleyBirder? Well done with the Lesser-spotted Woodpecker, I also heard that a Firecrest had been...
  6. billsbirding

    Surrey Birding

    Well, I wouldn't quite go that far! ;) Thanks for the directions Sean and John. With any luck I should make it over there tomorrow morning- fingers crossed its still there.
  7. billsbirding

    Surrey Birding

    Yesterdays Black-necked Grebe at Cutt Mill Pond now re-identified as a Red-necked. Is the site open to the public? Searches on the internet look like a private wedding venue?
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