I think the chances are that this was a juvenile Swift, however, I doubt whether any Swift would have got away from these two Hobbies. One would go in on the...
Dick Newell
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Sep 1, 2008 11:02 am
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Hi All, You may recall that since December 2007 I have been communicating, via my MP, with Joan Ruddock at Defra in a so far abortive attempt to get Defra to...
Hi Amnonn, for ten years (from April to the end of September) I observe a pair of Falco subbuteo, which has its hunting ground near our house. The falcons...
hi all Two late swifts were seen yesterday at the coast of south east N ireland Other bird news for those interested in other birds an Osprey was here...
Hello SMS, Is there anyone on this list familiar with the fall migration of cliff swallows of the west coast of the US? Specifically, does anyone know of a ...
Dear Swift Friends, The Swift Year is pretty much ended, and I was wondering what the success rates were for your birds? I was getting reports from Swift ...
hi Edward My end results were 3 pairs of nest building non breeders but one pair left a few weeks after arriving and starting to build 2 pairs rearing two...
Edward OUM this year had 63 successful nests out of 147 available; including roost boxes and failures to lay there were 91 active boxes 160 eggs incubated; 10...
Hi: This afternoon a birding friend in Málaga found a juv. swift, we believe it to be Pallid, on the pavement in the middle of Málaga. By the state of pin, ...
Dear all, I have just finished writing a page on my website about my first project to help Swifts in building other than our own home. A lot of pictures are...
In the colony under my observation, the season was good. Two pairs bred in boxes and rised 2 young each successfully. As in the last 2 years I miss 3 pairs in...
Well done, Jochem! It shows what can be done. Making allies of the roofing contractor is an excellent idea. An example for all of us to follow! Bill Ball ...
Hi Jochem, Good job !. I wish your efforts contribute to keep those nesting places. Please keep us informed of their progress during the next breeding season. ...
Edward, We know you are probably asking specifically about the European species. The Chimney Swifts are still wide-spread over their range in North America...
hello Paul and Georgean I have always wondered what do birds do when a hurricane comes in? Mark N Ireland -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for...
Hallo Jochem, Geweldig dat het gelukt is om nesten terug te krijgen in de Ziekerstraat. Ik kan alleen de foto's met geen mogelijkheid openen. Jammer. Maar mijn...
hi all A late swift was seen in N Ireland yesterday flying over Lough Beg that lies to the north of Lough Beg. Also seen and a first for N Ireland was a Citron...
HI Mark, Just got back from kefalonia, Ionian Island. Still quite a few swifts at the bginning of Septemebr ther but by the time we left on Saturday just a...
Hi Mark, That's quite funny, there was a Citron Wagtail here in the Ooijpolder near Nijmegen not too long ago, probably 1,5 week or so. Caused quite a stir in...
Hi Mark, Citron Wagtail would be a first for the world, let alone Northern Ireland - and Jochem reports one in Holland too! Here in the rest of the UK, there...
Dick Newell
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Sep 15, 2008 7:47 am
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Hi Dick, Yes, you're absolutely right... Citrine Wagtail, Motacilla citreola is what it's name is. Here in the Ooijpolder it was a first winter bird. There are...
Dear Friends & Colleagues, I've had an enquiry from a TV company who want to film departing Swallows and Martins, sitting on phone wires etc if possible, in...
There are a small group ( 6-8 ) by the Aldingbourne Rife here in Bognor Regis - A much larger flock is to be found at Pagham Harbour. Goodwood Trundle on the...
Dear Edward, a friend of mine examined and advised the Charite Hospital in Berlin for restoration works. He does not speak English though. If you think, he or...
Yesterday I went to the small new Sand Martin colony near my house. When the colony moved in this year there were only 15 pairs. Now there are 33 pairs. Many...
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