25/10/2016 I worked the coastal strip from Hutoft down to Chapel Six, targeting migrants. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, didn’t think I’d be birding in a T-shirt again this year. I really fancied it but there weren’t that many small passerines, … Continue reading GGS
24th Oct 2016 Fenside lane, Boston. This bird had apparently been around for a few days, feeding in a stubble field not far away from suburbia. I nipped over for a quick look on Sunday afternoon but it wasn’t there. … Continue reading Glossy Ibis
21/10/2016 A few hours at the coast today. On the way over 200+ pinkfeet went Southwest (ish), over North Kyme, mid morning. I started with a seawatch at Hutoft, it wasn’t outstanding to say the least, though it was probably … Continue reading Geese (Inc.Update 23/10)
Yes- still getting a few through Marston. Been walking the dog there, in-between visits to see Sharon in Hospital-she’s had a hip op. Yesterday (Sun.) I made a quick morning visit and there were eleven swallows feeding up over the site, they … Continue reading Hirundines
Mon 10th Oct 2016. Donna Nook. With a few birders around, a few birds are being found. We were sewatching at Hutoft when we heard that Antony Bentley had a red-flanked bluetail pop up along the track near the car … Continue reading Donna on a roll
Two days at Donna. 7th, 8th Oct. Some good birds were around so it seemed the place to be. On Friday a long walk resulted in good views of the Siberian stonechat, I was struggling to find the spot and had … Continue reading Donna Nook
Getting out there in the field, mainly coast, as much as poss at the mo. Had a bad cold at the weekend but had to nip to Framps for the dowitcher. Easiest twitch Iv’e been on all year. It was … Continue reading Out there
September 2016 sightings at Marston. 2nd. 2 juv. marsh harriers. Approx. 60 yellow wagtails. Wheatear. 4th. Hobby, 50+ teal, 3 green sands, 30 yellow wags, 50+ goldfinch, 15 curlew. 8th. Day of the solitary sandpiper! see report on previous posting. … Continue reading Marston, September
Well, I thought that would demand some attention! Thurs. 8th. September 2016. Marston sewage treatment works, nr. Grantham, Lincolnshire. It was approaching dusk as I was finishing off checking my local patch. I have access to a private area where … Continue reading solitary sandpiper…
