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  1. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 17 May 2024 evening, with birds very thin currently, a surprise Avocet on the dam and Common Scoter just off the dam gave some interest.
  2. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2024

    Wrynecks; Had one calling in bare tree in garden of Pollensa Park Hotel in March, saw several up the road to Tennelles Valley gates. Sound like Kestrels so can be overlooked. Good luck.
  3. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 11 May 2023; two Black Terns off the Fishing Lodge for a short time at mid-day.
  4. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham Water 8 May 2024; a Whimbrel on the dam early evening before flying off north.
  5. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 5 May 2024; the Nightingale watched singing from the south end of the dam this evening.
  6. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 4 May 2024; continuing with the wader theme a Turnstone this evening and another (or the previous) possible Blue-headed/hybrid type wagtail
  7. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2024

    Good day Mallorca; wondering if anyone has any recommendations or warnings on trying a day return from Alcudia to Menorca (June) for seabirds; I believe 2 hr each way. It would need a traditional ferry with outside deck and not a fast hydroplane vessel. Just a possibility at the moment to...
  8. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 3 May 2024; evening (rain); Kittiwake (adult) appeared off Fishing Lodge early evening. A lone Sanderling on the dam, allowed close study as not part of a fast moving group; The Whimbrel also still present.....
  9. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 2 May 2024; a Whimbrel appeared on the dam in the evening; maybe the same bird returning as was very approachable. Comparison of photos suggested same bird.
  10. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 28 Apr 2024; the Whimbrel remained on the dam for a fourth day despite ignorant dog walkers running a dog along the dam amongst the Little Ringed Plovers. An Arctic Tern, two Dunlin and two White Wagtails of note. Not often such close views are possible of Whimbrels: A better shot of...
  11. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 27 Apr 2024; the long-staying Whimbrel still on the dam for 3rd day. A fly over Curlew plus a Dunlin in the evening and many Swifts moving through gave some relief to the cold conditions. Some high flying terns were Common or Arctic but lost in the grey sky
  12. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 24 Apr 2024; evening, 2 Wheatears and seven White Wagtails on the dam. Reduction in Yellow Wagtails.
  13. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 20 Apr 2024; possibly the same wagtail as seen on the 13th (see above), much better views this time, also a very yellow headed Yellow Wagtail standing out prominently............ Two White Wagtails too.
  14. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 19 Apr 2024; evening, the two Sanderling still present on the dam and four Dunlin. The hybrid type Yellow Wagtail still in the wagtail flock.
  15. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 15 Apr 2024; Kittiwake off the dam in the evening. 50+ Yellow Wagtails A pair of Grey Wagtails feeding young at a nearby nest
  16. Matthebirder

    Exploring Sydney - and further afield.

    Hello Mike; for some reason I have overlooked your posting for 2 years; I have made over 20 birding trips from the UK since 1999 until the pandemic stopped play. I must catch up on back numbers asap. As a prolific poster for my local patch I value the effort that goes in; especially the...
  17. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 13 Apr 2024; on the dam a count of 40+ Yellow Wagtails this evening and 6 White Wagtails plus two 'local?' Grey Wagtails and many Pied Wags allowed some spring time excitement. A brief encounter in the morning with a potential female type Blue-headed or hybrid 'Channel Wagtail' allowed...
  18. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 10 Apr 2024; 20+ Yellow Wagtails and two White Wagtails on the dam. A Common Sandpiper joining the many Little Ringed Plovers.
  19. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 06 Apr 2024; around 10 Yellow Wagtails and 2 White Wagtails this afternoon
  20. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 05 Apr 2024; 5 or 6 Yellow Wagtails on the dam.
  21. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2024

    Thank you to all providing the info; especially StewB; your Dragonfly paper is excellent. All booked now for mid June; can't wait for some hot weather as awful in UK . The few Yellow Wags will be wishing they should have waited for a later flight!
  22. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2024

    Thank you for these, I will study them in the morning. Should be booking up in the morning too.
  23. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    Grafham 01 Apr 2024; three Yellow Wagtails on the dam. Two or more immature Yellow-legged Gulls still around. No Ospreys today again except a lady had one on her 'Merlin' App 100 yards from me..... She went home happy! I don't think I will download this piece of trash.
  24. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2024

    Thank you Mike; I think your positive recommendation of a summer visit is all the approval I need; will sort some dates; it will be based in my usual P.P hotel.... I will try to contact your two chaps too regarding the insects. I have the main field guides and historically was an...
  25. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2024

    RFI please; (Mike possibly); I'm considering a possible 'Summer'visit; mid June ; late I know for birds but I'm looking for any definitive sources of information for Butterflies and Dragonflies but struggling. I have done plenty of Spring visits over the ages so starting to look at out of...
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