Friday, January 30, 2009

Spotted Redshank







Found the above Spotted Redshank on Seamer Carr Tip Pools today which was quite a surprise. A beautiful wader even in winter plumage was quite confiding at first but started to get a bit startled plenty of head bobbing and calling, so it was time to back down and go back to the car for a warm flask of tea.

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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

tristis-type Chiffchaff












A tristis-type Chiffchaff has been present at the east end of Star Carr just south of Seamer Carr Tip and is showing signs of being a possible Siberian. More information on this bird can be found on the Scarborough Birders sightings page.

Please also check out Dave Mansell's images at www.eastaytonbirding.com. Please feel free to drop me an email with any comments regarding ID of this bird to try and pin point it down to a Siberian.