Wardy's twin
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- Oct 21, 2014
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Indeed it could - as the peregrine flies its probably less than 2 miles
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- Oct 20, 2022
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Could be. The Peregrines that are seen at the Amex hunting the pigeon that roost on the roof could be from anywhere reasonably local - they nest in Lewes , along the cliffs at Rottingdean and at Sussex Heights.
I lived in BN3 for many years, the Peregrines I saw in that location were very likely from the nestbox on the Shoreham Power Station or Sussex Heights but without the ringing data, impossible to tell which birds are from where for sure or which individual one is looking at.
In fact I saw one on the second hole yesterday (before the rain gods closed the course) on the ground from about 35 yards - I think it must have just pounced on something. Impressive looking animal that close up.
- Apr 5, 2014
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We always know when the female sparrowhawk is hunting around here. The birds stop singing.
She stopped by for lunch a while ago...
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Aaah. That looks like a collared dove. Quite like them
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Not as much as a sparrowhawk, I'm sure.Aaah. That looks like a collared dove. Quite like them
There are a good few around Lewes too.
I’ve seen a pair near the Kingston roundabout once or twice but have frequently seen them on the road from The Rainbow pub to Barcombe.
I’m hoping that some will make their home near the Amex eventually.
I’ve seen one on Castle Hill which is I guess about a mile away………
Seagull on the Hill
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Had a Sparrowhawk in the garden yesterday where it killed one of the wood pigeons that regularly visit .
I cleaned up the mess left behind so that the dog wouldn't get it.
This morning the Sparrowhawk came back for breakfast but was disappointed.
Sadly couldn't get a decent photo of it as it flew off every time I went near the patio doors.
Had a subtle shift in visitors over the last couple of years. Previously inundated with mostly Blue and Great Tits (they also use our nestboxes) plus the regular Nuthatches, Robins, Wrens and suchlike (plus bigger woodland residents like jays, woodpeckers etc) but now getting increasing numbers of Goldfinches (this is the second year we've had an obvious group of youngsters feeding with the parents) and now Greenfinches. My neighbour often talked about the hordes of Greenfinches that he used to see in the 80s but we'd never seen them until recently (we've lived here almost 30 years, he's been here 40 and is an avid bird man) - from an initial pair last summer we're now getting several on the feeders multiple times a day. Costing me a fortune in sunflower hearts 
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Yep - I’ve started putting my sunflower seed feeders out again - summer moult is over ( when my garden birds keep a low profile ) and they’re all flocking back into the garden again.Had a subtle shift in visitors over the last couple of years. Previously inundated with mostly Blue and Great Tits (they also use our nestboxes) plus the regular Nuthatches, Robins, Wrens and suchlike (plus bigger woodland residents like jays, woodpeckers etc) but now getting increasing numbers of Goldfinches (this is the second year we've had an obvious group of youngsters feeding with the parents) and now Greenfinches. My neighbour often talked about the hordes of Greenfinches that he used to see in the 80s but we'd never seen them until recently (we've lived here almost 30 years, he's been here 40 and is an avid bird man) - from an initial pair last summer we're now getting several on the feeders multiple times a day. Costing me a fortune in sunflower hearts
Currently sitting outside the doors to the Diagnostic Centre at Ely Hospital waiting for my transport to arrive to take me home - had a Common Buzzard fly over followed by a Peregrine a few minutes later ( first I’ve seen for months ) . Cheered me up no end.
Kneon Light
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Just a normal day at work today!
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Kneon Light
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Very spring like today - I even took my coat off!!
Been here nearly 3 years now. Loving it!
- Apr 5, 2014
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It would be great if you did a thread of pictures sometime.
How do you listen to Albion matches ?
Kneon Light
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There is a gallery of Falkland Islands Birds/Wildlife on my website: https://www.glennwelchphotography.co.uk/ (needs updating but you get the idea!)
I stream all albion games
- Apr 5, 2014
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Oh my word, I think I'm about to lose an hour of my life. But doubtless a joyous experience. Here we go. Thanks for sharing.There is a gallery of Falkland Islands Birds/Wildlife on my website: https://www.glennwelchphotography.co.uk/ (needs updating but you get the idea!)
I stream all albion games
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Enjoy!!
Had a holiday in the Cotswolds in June, second time staying in the same cottage. Both time I have done little except walking around, drinking fabulous cider, and setting up places to photograph garden birds. Basically, I ended up spending an hour perched on the loo with the window open - pointing to the space beside the feeder which was in full sun with the tree cover behind in shadow.
Just garden birds - but still nice. And fun trying to capture that 'perfect' photo.
Just garden birds - but still nice. And fun trying to capture that 'perfect' photo.
Ha! - that was my immediate thoughts.