only strange bird i have had in my net i ended up marrying,
, that lasted 28 years, got rid off her and i am better now, terry whalin
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| Author: | Stuart Britton [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
"It was 20 years ago today" that the White-throated Sparrow was first found at Chapel Hill Farm! Anyone else feeling rather ancient? |
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| Author: | Roy Harvey [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
I remember the occasion well Stuart! As I recall it you were trapping Redpolls when you found this strange bird in the net? How many people do you reckon saw the Sparrow? Roy |
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| Author: | Katherine Birkett [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
For a minute, I thought a Walrus (goo goo goo-joob and all that) had been spotted off the Lincs Coast! |
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| Author: | Stuart Britton [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
Roy, Good question. I've had a look at my old records and I estimated that 3,500 observers came to see it up to January 16th, 1993, many to get it on both year lists! It stayed for another couple of months so I suspect that a total of 5,000 wouldn't be far out. |
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| Author: | Graham Hardy [ Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
[b][/b] And a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was nearby then - do they still occur Stuart |
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| Author: | Stuart Britton [ Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
Haven't seen one in the Market Rasen area for at least 3 years, Graham. |
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| Author: | Graham Catley [ Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
I seem to recall a rather rapid drive from Barton to Market Rasen after the phone call (thanks) Stuart! - the back kicking chicken like feeding behaviour (the bird's not yours) also sticks in the memory -- talking of feeling ancient I was also thinking the pother day of Lesser Yellowlegs I had sen in Lincs and remembered the curtailment of my paper round one Saturday afternoon in October 1970 when I was picked up by my local mentors to see a pristine juvenile at North Killingholme pits at a time when my push bike was my main mode of transport --42 years ago is truly scary |
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| Author: | Terence Whalin [ Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
only strange bird i have had in my net i ended up marrying, , that lasted 28 years, got rid off her and i am better now, terry whalin
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| Author: | Katherine Birkett [ Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
I got Lesser Yellowlegs at Cley last year, in the last embers of sunlight! Had just dipped on Great Snipe so it was about an 80% day-rescuer! |
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| Author: | Dean Eades [ Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
Long time getting rid T 
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| Author: | Andy Sharp [ Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
it's ok for you Graham, my bike is still my only form of birding transport! |
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| Author: | Stephen Lorand [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: In the words of Sgt Pepper . . . |
Thanks for jogging the memory re the 1970 Lesser Yellowlegs at North Killingholme, Graham. I can hardly believe that so much time has elapsed, as it still remains quite clear in the mind, although I must admit that I spent long periods watching it during its stay between 3rd and 30th October. Of course, there were fewer observers then and consequently fewer rarities found, so these scarcer arrivals did etch themselves strongly in the memory. You quite rightly mention the fact that the 42 ensuing years makes one feel more ancient, but after reference to my notes, I think that we can at least draw some comfort that we are still extant, as I see that at least half a dozen of our fellow observers at the time are no longer with us. |
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