ricardo 7,395 Posted September 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Van wink said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54342198 Bearded vulture spotted in Norfolk, 8ft wingspan, keep you’re eyes peeled! Probably come for a quick shave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted September 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Are the World Absailing Championships still held there? Yes.. and the underwater hang gliding school still operate from there also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 30, 2020 55 minutes ago, ricardo said: Probably come for a quick shave. Plenty of razor shells at Wells Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 30, 2020 Talking of Wells, I see that Roger Law lives there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted September 30, 2020 Yes K I have seen him out and about there a few times. Pity the new Spitting Image will only be seen on Britbox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted September 30, 2020 Great thread 👍 Not sure how I missed this one. I’ve had a good year spotting birds. Hobby, peregrine, red kite, buzzards (of course), avocet godwit. There has been an osprey over on my manor at Burgh Castle, although it may finally have left now. Heading to Carlton Marshes hopefully catch the cranes or the great white egret. Lots of migrants starting to arrive too... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted September 30, 2020 This Eagle Owl escaped from a friend of mine some time ago. It is huge and goes by the name of Delilah. Bubo Bubo is its latin name and weighs just under 3 kilos. I have had it on my arm and when it flapped its wings and tried to get away it nearly knocked me ed orf. Wing span about 6ft. Do not know if it is still flying wild but the owner has not got it back since it escaped for the second time. It used to fly a lot over Middleton golf club hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, SHRIMPER said: This Eagle Owl escaped from a friend of mine some time ago. It is huge and goes by the name of Delilah. Bubo Bubo is its latin name and weighs just under 3 kilos. I have had it on my arm and when it flapped its wings and tried to get away it nearly knocked me ed orf. Wing span about 6ft. Do not know if it is still flying wild but the owner has not got it back since it escaped for the second time. It used to fly a lot over Middleton golf club hunting. Absolutely stunning birds. Hard to believe looking at them that they are birds of prey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted September 30, 2020 I was up your way Shrimper the other week, spent a few hours on Snettisham beach and got the pleasure of seeing the birds flying around in enormous groups. Not sure what type they were but they sure put on a display. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Herman said: I was up your way Shrimper the other week, spent a few hours on Snettisham beach and got the pleasure of seeing the birds flying around in enormous groups. Not sure what type they were but they sure put on a display. Most of those huge flocks are a small waders called Knotts. They certainly put on a show. They wheel about like a Murmeration of Starlings coming in to roost. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-49237885 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Herman said: I was up your way Shrimper the other week 👬 💞 🙃 Edited September 30, 2020 by Jools Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted September 30, 2020 3 hours ago, SHRIMPER said: Most of those huge flocks are a small waders called Knotts. They certainly put on a show. They wheel about like a Murmeration of Starlings coming in to roost. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-49237885 That's the one mate. It was early evening and you could see them in the distance, huge swathes, moving like those sardine shoals you see on TV. With the sun setting it was quite a spectacle.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 1, 2020 Being on the East coast and watching the sunset over the sea is a great sight to see.. with the birds thrown in as a bonus. It is even better when you are out there on a boat and they are swooping all around you. I have some pictures I took years ago somewhere. I will see if I can find them and post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted October 1, 2020 Great white egret showing well at Carlton Marshes this morning, that’s another one ticked off my list. Also Chinese water deer, hobby, kestrel, marsh harrier among the usual suspects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted October 1, 2020 Never heard of the Chinese water deer. More escapees like the muntjac. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) A solitary little egret was on the mussel beds at Hunstanton today. Also saw the Knotts swarming off Snettisham. A great sight once again. Edited October 1, 2020 by SHRIMPER 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Herman said: Never heard of the Chinese water deer. More escapees like the muntjac. They’re like muntjac but with tusks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted October 4, 2020 A little project pretty much finished, just a few more plants needed. Mrs Frank hates frogs , if I need some time to myself I know where to go ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted October 4, 2020 Nice work FF. Build it and they will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted October 4, 2020 47 minutes ago, Wings of a Sparrow said: Nice work FF. Build it and they will come. I may have to wait until the spring but it will be interesting to see different beasties arrive, hopefully 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 4, 2020 They are releasing more Beavers around this area and they could make their way to your pond and use it as a holiday home. 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted October 4, 2020 1 minute ago, SHRIMPER said: They are releasing more Beavers around this area and they could make their way to your pond and use it as a holiday home. 😀 So many comments about visiting beaver ! 😁😉😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: So many comments about visiting beaver ! 😁😉😂 And I have visited many... all over the world.😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted October 8, 2020 Huge flocks of geese (Greylags, I think) arriving in Central Scotland on the North wind...I hope they weren't expecting the pubs to be open. 😂 Apples 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted October 9, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 20:43, Van wink said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54342198 Bearded vulture spotted in Norfolk, 8ft wingspan, keep you’re eyes peeled! It was missing the snow topped peaks so much that it decided to leave Norfolk and head to....... Lincolnshire??! The birds an idiot. 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,211 Posted October 9, 2020 It might be an idiot but i wouldn't tell it that to its face. Look at the size of it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted October 9, 2020 Blimey. Evil eyes too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted October 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Herman said: Blimey. Evil eyes too. And the bird ....😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,211 Posted October 12, 2020 Im actually starting to worry about that vulture. Its was seen wandering down a busy road in Peterborough over the weekend! Poor thing is totally lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted October 12, 2020 How quick a life can go downhill. One day you're happily sticking your head in a rotten carcas the next you're spending a few hours in Peterborough. Poor thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
