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  1. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Thursday, November 22, 2007 Although the weather was mild for November, the wind was blowing and a light rain was falling so I was not expecting to see many birds moving around. However, after being absent from the woods for about two weeks I could not wait any longer so I had to go. Now I know...
  2. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Im Back! Great news! I finally got permission to resume birding in the swamp! :t: Now that I can bird in my patch again I can finally dust this thread off and get this show back on the road! Woohoo! :cool:
  3. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Sunday, November 04, 2007 I have been gone for ages but believe me it was not my fault. Our neighbors have finally broken the straw so to speak and now the landowner has barred the entrance to my patch and put up a No Trespassing sign! :-C Until I can speak to the landowner I have been banned...
  4. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Sunday, October 28, 2007 Not many birds out last sunday. It was very cold and the wind was blowing kind of hard! Not much animal life in general so I decided to photograph what was always there...the plant life! The only species that I can ID for certain is the fourth photograph of a HUGE...
  5. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Saturday, October 27, 2007 I finally made it back to the swamp after what seemed an eternity and boy oh boy have things changed! What used to be dry land has been transformed into...well...a marsh! 6" of water stood in most areas but some deep holes held about two feet of water! :eek!: This a...
  6. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Thursday, October 25, 2007 Well, the past few days have been wet and thus the birding has been mediocre to say the least....however, we REALLY needed the rain due to the drought currently plaguing North Carolina and other parts of the Southeast. Unable to go out in the wet conditions, I decided...
  7. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Oh the Alligator is found in North Carolina but not in my swamp...its a shame really but the good news is that they are starting to reappear in many areas void of Gators in the past.
  8. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Tuesday, October 23, 2007 It was kind of humid today and the bird action was not very good. However, I did see a few species. Frogs, lizards, and turtles on the other hand were out in force so it wasn't a total loss! ;) Species Observed Northern Flicker Northern Cardinal White-throated Sparrow...
  9. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Thanks Neil! The swamp is a pretty cool place to explore. Thanks for the comment about the sapsucker the photo is actually much better but the internet distorted the image...:-C
  10. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Monday, October 22, 2007 Nothing really to report as I went out so late...the bird activity had died down as they were all moving to the roost. I was hoping to get some ducks coming over but no such luck...oh well...The only birds I could ID were Mourning Doves and the rest were "flitters"...
  11. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Sunday, October 21, 2007 Today was great! My neighbors were gone, the weather was mild, and the bird activity was hot! |8)| In my yard I saw the tame Sapsucker that I observed and photographed yesterday. In addition I got a new yard bird in the form of a Belted Kingfisher Ceryle alcyon! I was...
  12. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Thanks! I agree birds are cool but herps and mammals are a close second. :t: I was not aware that England had such a small number reptiles...congrats on your sightings in Florida. That state is blessed with a wide variety of reptile life.
  13. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Well nothing new last night. I saw an Eastern Cottontail Sylvilagus floridanus and a pair of unidentified eyes (probably a Raccoon or a Cat). My stupid neighbors are having some equally stupid friends over and they will probably ride ATVs all day through the woods...but lets not get me started...
  14. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Saturday, October 20, 2007 Well at about 10:00 AM I managed to drag my sorry carcass out of the house. I only had an hour before we left to run "some errands" so I had to make it fast. As I left the house I spotted a juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Sphyrapicus varius gouging holes in one of...
  15. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Well....I wanted to go out early this morning....but lets just say that I stayed up too late on the forum! 3:-) Well...better late than never! When I get back I will post my findings.
  16. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    Thanks and don't worry I will try to avoid getting bitten! ;)
  17. Accipiter91

    A Romp in the Swamp with Bob (my patch)

    First I would like to say that this patch UNFORTUNATELY does not belong to me...however, I asked the land owner for permission so it is all good! My patch is located in Autryville, NC and consists of a small private cemetery scattered with mature pines, oaks, hickories, and sweet gums. If you...
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