: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:12 pm  

Just to annoy tigertot... Yesterday my Mum saw a flock of 50-60 waxwings near the Skipton bypass exit at Bingley right by the side of the road...

[Durham Giant]

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:16 pm  

I saw a GLAUCOUS WINGED GULL in teesside the other day when i was on my way down to the Giants vs Fax game. Apparently it is only the second record of this bird in the UK

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:15 pm  

Trimalchio wrote:

Just to annoy tigertot... Yesterday my Mum saw a flock of 50-60 waxwings near the Skipton bypass exit at Bingley right by the side of the road...

I regularly check the Bradford Ornithological Group web site, imagine my annoyance when I read the regular reports of Waxwings around Bingley, having moved from there last year (due to the lack of quality birds).
We spent xmas in the lake district at the in-laws, I was talking to one of their neighbours, telling them of the Bullfinches I had seen on my walk that day, 'did you see the Waxwings?' she said. NO, I have never seen a fscking Waxwing still.

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:29 pm  

Durham Giant wrote:

I saw a GLAUCOUS WINGED GULL in teesside the other day when i was on my way down to the Giants vs Fax game. Apparently it is only the second record of this bird in the UK

I'm afraid most gulls are just seagulls to me, I wouldn't know a GWG if one shat on my chips, though I did see those fancy Roseate Terns when we were in Northumberland a couple of years ago.

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:34 pm  

Durham Giant wrote: I saw a GLAUCOUS WINGED GULL in teesside the other day when i was on my way down to the Giants vs Fax game. Apparently it is only the second record of this bird in the UK Was it this one?

Durham Giant wrote: I saw a GLAUCOUS WINGED GULL in teesside the other day when i was on my way down to the Giants vs Fax game. Apparently it is only the second record of this bird in the UK Was it this one?

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:43 pm  

tigertot wrote: I regularly check the Bradford Ornithological Group web site, imagine my annoyance when I read the regular reports of Waxwings around Bingley, having moved from there last year (due to the lack of quality birds). We spent xmas in the lake district at the in-laws, I was talking to one of their neighbours, telling them of the Bullfinches I had seen on my walk that day, 'did you see the Waxwings?' she said. NO, I have never seen a fscking Waxwing still. Eat your heart out, mate

tigertot wrote: I regularly check the Bradford Ornithological Group web site, imagine my annoyance when I read the regular reports of Waxwings around Bingley, having moved from there last year (due to the lack of quality birds). We spent xmas in the lake district at the in-laws, I was talking to one of their neighbours, telling them of the Bullfinches I had seen on my walk that day, 'did you see the Waxwings?' she said. NO, I have never seen a fscking Waxwing still. Eat your heart out, mate

[Durham Giant]

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:52 pm  

That is the one. The cowl gives it away

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:18 pm  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote: Eat your heart out, mate You couldn't create a more perfect bird. We had a magnificent view of a red kite in MIddleton on Sunday. Came up parallel with the Wharfe & circled over our heads about 20m away. 6 foot wingspan, orange/red glowing in the sun, stunning. Currently my favourite raptor.

Ferocious Aardvark wrote: Eat your heart out, mate You couldn't create a more perfect bird. We had a magnificent view of a red kite in MIddleton on Sunday. Came up parallel with the Wharfe & circled over our heads about 20m away. 6 foot wingspan, orange/red glowing in the sun, stunning. Currently my favourite raptor.

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:21 pm  

We'll have Bill Oddie on here next

: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:54 pm  

tigertot wrote:

tigertot - international man of mystery

I ******* love Leighton Moss, probably my favourite place in the country.

I live two miles from Leighton Moss and often cycle up there for a meander, a cuppa and piece of cake in the cafe. If you ever fancy a clandestine meet to discuss RL, birding and the existential angst of professing class politics whilst living in Ilkley, we can compare notes.