Essex Birding (2 Viewers)

[The sniper]

When you going mate?
I may pop up there next week some time if the eagle is still knocking about.

 

[Gazzno]

When you going mate?
I may pop up there next week some time if the eagle is still knocking about.

Going Saturday afternoon But got to be back by Thursday.
Will stay at one of the Sandringham Caravan sites ( Caravan club or Camping & caravan club)
I will post any sightings as (and IF) i see them but out of all of them the White Starling appeals to me most!!

 

[The sniper]

Good luck,hope you find it.

 

[Gazzno]

Good luck,hope you find it.

Just sent private message

 

[Steve Arlow]

Sorry what's the White Starling other than a leucistic Starling?

 

[Gazzno]

Sorry what's the White Starling other than a leucistic Starling?

White rather than black! Clues in the title ;-)

 

[Gazzno]

2x Barn owls at Whittington by the campsite

 

[Gazzno]

Sorry what's the White Starling other than a leucistic Starling?

Passing on what Bilvo & Redbridge posted on the Norfolk section.
Am I missing something? Is it not white then? Want to understand what I'm going to be looking for

 

[Gazzno]

Sorry was meant to post Whittington sighting in Norfolk

 

[Steve Arlow]

Just looked at the Norfolk thread and now see reference to all white Common Starling which I was unaware of as not looked on that thread for weeks and its not a bird that would appear on the pager..good luck in Norfolk

 

[Gazzno]

Just looked at the Norfolk thread and now see reference to all white Common Starling which I was unaware of as not looked on that thread for weeks and its not a bird that would appear on the pager..good luck in Norfolk

Thanks mate, going well so far

 

[@neilsphotos]

Need to get back up to Norfolk, had a weekend in Arne bagged a firecrest and dartford warblers and a spoonbill amongst others. Weather in Essex has been pretty poor for bird photography so haven't been out much

 

[BirdPics]

Grey Heron, Sparrowhawk, Great Spotted Woodpecker, and what looked like a definite White Wagtail to me, at College today!

 

[The sniper]

Got the male and female Black Redstart at Rainham today on ferry lane.Didnt go on the reserve but still had Grey Wagtail,short eared owl,common sandpiper,18 black tailed godwits,spotted redshank,kestrel,Marsh Harrier

Some photos on my blog

 

[BirdPics]

Totally not Essex or bird related but I thought this Walrus up on Orkney was pretty cool lol
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-21647421

 

[The sniper]

Rainham today,not the reserve but the Shoreline near the barges etc

1 black Redstart,male
1 chiffchaff
1 Short Eared Owl
1 Marsh Harrier
12 Snipe
c50 redshank
1 Oystercatcher
3 Black Tailed Godwits
15 Linnets
kestrel

 

[The sniper]

Goshawk displaying site (s)
I was told the other week about a site which is regular for a couple of displaying Goshawks in essex but can't remember exactly where it was,does anyone know? If so could you let me know,on here or by private message if felt that it better kept quiet

 

[Steve Arlow]

3 Hawfinch & a couple of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers have been seen on Hockley Woods today, further details of the location will be on SOGnet later today of where they were for those interested

 

[Paul Mills]

Hi, whereabouts are the hornbeams, might pop over tommorow whilst in the area

 

[BirdPics]

Goshawk displaying site (s)
I was told the other week about a site which is regular for a couple of displaying Goshawks in essex but can't remember exactly where it was,does anyone know? If so could you let me know,on here or by private message if felt that it better kept quiet

This I would like to know!