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Recent content by Matthebirder

  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.
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    Grafham Water

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

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

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