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| Author: | Andy Sims [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Swanpool/Boultham mere 13/01. |
Murky morning on patch:- 6 Wigeon Bittern flew across mere from reeds on south side to reeds on north at 09:40 4 Bullfinches c60 Lesser Redpolls on weedy field by Catchwater drain. |
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| Author: | Derick Evans [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swanpool/Boultham mere 13/01. |
Looking to at last make the effort to visit Boutham Mere Andy. Weather permitting. David Jenkins kindly PM'd me and gave me directions (again) from TKMax car park. When I found newspaper articles from Nov. & Dec. 2012. One stating that following a recent fatality on the crossing, the footpath had been closed. I have copied the comments below from the most recent article. "Network rail is still proposing an alternative route to Ballast Hole Crossing. The county council plans to write to Network Rail advising them on how to make the current footpath safer" I assume that the route and crossing mentioned in the article are those used to access Boutham Mere, or are they? As both you and David have visited the site this year, then I hope and presume the path is now open again. Can you please advise? |
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| Author: | Andy Sims [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swanpool/Boultham mere 13/01. |
Hi Derek, I access my patch straight from my house at Swanpool, Westwood Drive, and walk across the fields to the mere thus not needing to cross the railway line. As far as I am aware you can still cross, by foot gate, at Skew bridge crossing and then down the side of the main drain. I am working away at the moment but if you want to come when I am at home I would be happy to show you around. |
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| Author: | Derick Evans [ Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swanpool/Boultham mere 13/01. |
Andy Sims wrote: Hi Derek, < snip > if you want to come when I am at home I would be happy to show you around. I probaby wont be making the trip this week anyway, while its freezing. So thanks for the offer of the tour Andy. |
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| Author: | Derek Morley [ Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swanpool/Boultham mere 13/01. |
Hi Derick With regard to the rail crossing mentioned in the Echo, the ballast hole crossing referred to in that article is situated close to Doddington Road and leads to Moorland way. The gated crossing which leads to Boultham Mere is nearly a mile nearer to Lincoln. Best Wishes Derek |
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| Author: | Bob Wacey [ Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swanpool/Boultham mere 13/01. |
Bitten seen this morning at 10.45ish, flew from hide to far side. Not seen in next hour. A Willow Tit was a nice bonus, plus 4 Bullfinches. It was a bit bleak there in the snow! |
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| Author: | Pete Scott [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swanpool/Boultham mere 15/01. |
Bittern x 2 About 12 noon close to hide on left bird made short flight and settled in reeds / spot by John Farmer 10 mins later second bird flew from south side to drop in reeds near point on east side. also Goosander M Redpoll 60+ on tip and near Catchwater drain Mistle Thrush 2 Fieldfare 60+ with a few Redwing Bullfinch 1 m / 2 f 5 Waxwing over near Tritton rd cheers Pete |
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