Army Birding

The Pacific Diver was relocated at Carbis Bay, between Hayle and St Ives, today 19 Dec 09

Brown Shrike there on 17 Dec 09! Pacific Diver not been seen since 13 Dec 09, however could easily be wintering somewhere in SW.

The Brown Shrike was still at Staines Moor, as described above, on Thursady 3 Dec 09. An even rarer Pacific Diver has again reappeared in Carnsew Basin, Hayle today for anyone visiting the Cornwall this weekend.

Brown Shrike still at the above site as at 15 Nov 09.

The Brown Shrike is still at Staines Moor today and has broken the UK record for longest staying bird.

Rich it could still be here when you have your R&R at this rate!

Tony, The Essex bird has been there since at least the 18th of October, when it showed a much clearer red throat patch. Looking at the most recent photos I can see that the red has disappeared in a week as the bird has moulted. When you are used to seeing birds half a mile out to sea and showing the...

The Eastern Crowned Warbler was not seen today at Trow Quarry, South Shields.

An Eastern Crowned Warbler at Trow Quarry (NZ383665), The Leas, South Shields, Durham. Park on the A183, close to the Bamburgh Public House and walk 250-300 metres towards the coast. The small, grass filled quarry has a small, isolated area of bushes and small trees against the wall of the quarry an...

There has been recent news of a Sandhill Crane in France, so the chance of seeing this splendid bird has probably passed (for this year).

The Brown Shrike is still at Staines Moor for anyone that is interested.

Rich Seargent navigate away now! There has been a 1st winter Brown Shrike at Staines Moor for several days. The site is a 5 min drive and 10 minute walk from Junction 13 of the M25. At Junction 13 follow the dual carriage east towards Staines. At the first large roundabout take the first exit north ...

No not Billy Connolly, a big yin of the feathered variety, a Sandhill Crane. The Sandhill found on South Ronaldsay on 22 Sep 09 finally crossed the sea to the Mainland UK yesterday. By 1425 hrs it had moved south to Kildary, near Milton, north of Inverness. Hopefully the bird will move down through ...

Tony, I have been for the Savi's too. I spent more than 14 hours waiting for it. Heard it several times, very faintly compared to a Grasshopper Warbler; possibly due to the wind and background noise at the site (trains, planes and automobiles). I did not definitely see the bird in that time, nor did...

Chris,

You saw some great birds, hopefully it helped to pass the weeks more quickly.

Great to hear that you are back, safe and sound!

All the very best,

Tim

Chris,

Adult Little Gull has a sooty grey underwing. As its name suggests it is small; smaller than a Black-headed Gull, with rounder wing tips. In full breeding plumage the adults have a black hood.

Keep your head down!

Tim