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| Author: | Andy Sims [ Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Goosanders 30/11. |
Hartsholme Park:- 4, 3 on lake and 1 on feeder stream Swanholme lakes:- 22 |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. |
....and for the less energetically disposed these cold winter days..... 7 Goosanders - early afternoon on Lodge Lake, Swanholme Nature Reserve,viewed through bins from the garden of the "Swan Holme" pub on Doddington Road, Lincoln. ( I only bought a packet of crisps to gain legal entry - honest! - cheese and onion ). Plus 27 Waxwings still in the tall Plane tree by the side of the Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers at the bottom of Tentercroft Street. - 1.00pm. (from the cold pavement nearby). Regards, Freddy |
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| Author: | Chris Grimshaw [ Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. |
Cheese and Onion crisps when they sell Batemans XXXB and sometimes Abbots Ale as well - come on Freddy tell us how many you really had |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. |
Chris, All right, then - I'll come clean. As the trip to the Waxwings cost me my lunch, I was,so to speak, like our Waxwings - a bit peckish and in need of some refreshment. So, after leaving the "Swan Holme", I did go back to the pub and bought ....... another packet of crisps - this time, though, salt and vinegar. As I was leaving, I think I heard one of the regulars say, "There goes the last of the big spenders!"  Regards, Freddy |
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| Author: | John Walker [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. |
must have been Walkers crisps Freddy?. John. |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. |
Nice crisp reply, John.  But the next time I am at the "Swan Holme", I promise Chris I'll try the two interesting crisp flavours he recommended - XXXB and Abbots Ale flavour.  Regards, Freddy PS Have you ever had the feeling that you are about to be teletransported to the 'Bird Chat' site? |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. - update 17 12 08 |
As Christmas is approaching, I thought I would splash out again today (11.30 - 12.15) on a visit to the "Swan Holme" on Doddington Road, Lincoln to look for Goosanders on Lodge Lake, viewable from the pub's garden. I was in luck with two birds there, one up under the bank but the other swimming around the lake and giving excellent binocular views - plus (incl.) : Gadwall Cormorant Tufted Duck LT Tit I paid an increased entrance fee this time - Packet of crisps (60p) (sorry, John), they only sell McCoys 1/2 Pint of Abbots Ale (£1.35p) - as (quite rightly) recommended by Chris. Anyway, I can relax now as throwing financial prudence to the wind, living it up in the fast lane and throwing my pension money around like that could easily become a regrettable habit. Shsh - I must think of the other half (that is, wife, not pint) The active Goosander was still circling the lake as I left ....... visit recommended if you live locally and have time. Regards, Freddy |
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| Author: | Chris Grimshaw [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. |
Obviously you haven't heard of the credit crunch with your lack of fiscal prudence Freddy but of course Goosanders are always nice to see and Swanholme is good for them, Gadwall and Wigeon at this time of the year. |
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| Author: | Katherine Birkett [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goosanders 30/11. - update 17 12 08 |
Freddy Johnson wrote: Packet of crisps (60p) (sorry, John), they only sell McCoys I must confess an addiction to Salt N Vinegar flavour McCoys crisps! |
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