So, what now? The good news is that spring is here and passage has started. I am a little concerned that although I now live in Norfolk and not too many miles from the coast, I am probably too far inland to get large numbers of migrants as they stop when they reach the North Sea.
And I don't have any real water habitat for waders, ducks etc.
I guess continued diligence and some dedicated time working on vizmig over the next 6 weeks or so will provide a few surprises...at least I hope so! I will also continue to explore the areas I don't visit as much and maybe find something new. I do expect another 15 or so species plus a few unexpected birds...
BTW, the Reed Bunting was still present this evening and seems to have found a mate...maybe we'll have little Reed Buntings later in the year?
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Having taken a look at my "expected Birds" I find myself only needing the following - Skylark, Siskin, Lesser Redpoll, Red Kite and Lapwing - most of which are flyovers - this would put me on a pre-spring 68, a little higher then expected , still smarting over the missed Pheasant - what are your Misses so far this year ?
ReplyDeleteFly over Mute Swan is the only one I think...I still haven't had Mipit but then I have only had one before, a flyover last Autumn.
ReplyDeleteRight, time to get back out there this morning!
I've heard Treecreeper twice at Oakgrove, but haven't counted it as I've yet to see one. Does this mean I can put it on the list too?
ReplyDeleteWish I could say the same for Goldcrest.....
I would, otherwise Si will give you a hard time ;-)
ReplyDeleteI finally saw a treecreeper this morning, anyway.
He's just given me a hard time about it Mark :-) Lots of abuse for NOT counting heard-only(s).
ReplyDeleteSo Treecreeper and Linnet on the list then....
That's the spirit lads ! I love the fact that it only takes 5-10 minutes of hard moaning to make you do something ! I guess that's how Mrs H and Mrs W do it too :-)
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