Hi all, At Last i have finished the 2006 Bird Report,36 Pages,17 Photos,You can get the Report From The RSPB Sandwell Valley or by post from me.Report=£4.00...
Yes Yes i know Stratford Upon Avon comes under the Warwickshire lot, still well i am a Bummy anyway, just spending the day at my better half's house here, and...
A Bummy? Surely not! http://www.rapdict.org/Bummy Jeff ... -- Website: http://www.brandonbirding.co.uk [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Dear All Witnessed two Sparrowhawks one male the other female, judging from the size difference, sparring low over the Centre today - presumably not a pair as...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 2, 2007 7:04 pm
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HaHa yea i see thanks Jeff, should read "Brummy" hahaha. Oh well will try and spell better next time. Happy Birding, Phillip...
Hi All A flock of 14 Sand Martins arrived at the reservoir mid-morning today, the first I've seen this year. They spent about 20 minutes feeding before moving...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 3, 2007 5:23 pm
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Hi all, At 13:45 i had a Osprey over the Newton Road flying West. Good Birding D.A.S...
Hi Dave, Saw what must have been the same bird flying over borders of Aldridge and Streetly about 15 minutes later. Pete Lines [Non-text portions of this...
Peter Lines
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Apr 7, 2007 3:10 pm
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Hi All Heard my first Willow Warbler of the year this morning at the reservoir. Had good views of a male Yellowhammer, the first one I've seen at the res. Also...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 7, 2007 3:47 pm
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Hi All There was a Common Sandpiper along the dam this morning together with a pair of Grey Wagtails. Also a Blackcap singing - the first I've heard this...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 10, 2007 7:39 pm
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A male wood duck is still on the Birmingham canal, today it was around the mailbox at 8:15am and there again at 5:15pm (on my cycle to and from work). I most...
Misty weather brought in 2 House Martin,6 Sand Martin,2 Swallows and 2 Little Ringed Plover. On the Rattlechain Tip were Skylark and Meadow Pipit. Geoff...
Our garden backs on to Sheepwash and over the last few days we have had: Blackcap Chiffchaff 20 or so Swallows heading north A pair of Kestrels Grey Heron ...
Great to hear about other first sightings of Swifts. Saw my first over Benson Road, Winson Green at 4.00 pm yesterday - 30 April - while waiting for the Metro....
ANDREW SIMONS
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May 1, 2007 7:56 pm
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For info: Reported on Birdguides: Stone Curlew at Marsh Lane, £3 on the gate for non members. Also Avocet on Car Park pool. Cheers Jeff -- Website:...
Posted on birforum: Stone Curlew showing well at 7:20 this morning. Cheers Jeff -- Website: http://www.brandonbirding.co.uk [Non-text portions of this message...
Still present, very active and showing well on grass south of the car park until 11.30 am at least. Also 3 Dunlin, Raven and Common Sandpiper present. ...
We spotted our first Whitethroat yesterday at Sheepwash. A number of swallows and housemartins were also present. Angie [Non-text portions of this message...
My Viking Vistron binoculars seem to have taken a knock which has put the optics out – getting 2 offset images. Can anyone suggest where I can get them...
Focus Optics Church Lane Corley would certainly repair your bins....
Jean Bacon
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May 16, 2007 1:46 pm
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I used Optrep (a bit far away in Sussex) to repair a very badly damaged scope - it came back very quickly and in amazing condition. I would highly recommend...
2 Little Ringed Plover were seen on one of the islands on the larger pool. Whitethroat also spotted and heard. Reed Warbler also heard. Angie [Non-text...