The day I finally got 200??

Anthony Bentley · **Posted:** Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:57 pm

Having discovered that I could get to Withern on bus in an hour I decided to try see the Rough legged buzzard that has been around. I arrived a 10:15 and walked down a public footpath and ended up walking around a field then through a small wood and at the other side of the wood was a photography hide, not sure who was in there or even if they were after the rough legged buzzard. After walking across that field i waited at the edge by a large tree. There was a shot on that put up every single bird I think they were shooting ducks. They put up mallard and Teal and small flock of Greylags. After 15 minutes i walked back to towards the road and I spotted the buzzard flying at treetop level over Withern towards it usual area

Finally 200 on my life list

The bird perched about 300 metres away allowing farely good views after advancing about 100m.

Having seen this amazing bird I then got on the bus to Mablethorpe were I was hoping to do a little seawatching. Having walked a mile down the beach I sat down and waited for n hour And to my delight a large flock of Common Scotter flew into my field of view and settled on the sea bird 201

Also n the beach was Sanderling and plenty of gulls aswell as two washed up dead seal one a large adult.

A great day out with 44 species seen. I would also like to say a big thanks to John, Phil and James for there help in locating the bird. Its very much appreciated and the best side to Lincolnshire Bird Club

Freddy Johnson · **Posted:** Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:28 pm

Congratulations on making your 200, Anthony, and also for making your post such an interesting account of your day's birding.

Freddy

Stuart Britton · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:31 am

Well done Anthony - it's pleasing to see such enthusiasm in seeing a new species as well as using public transport to do so.

Katherine Birkett · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:58 am

Well done Anthony - I got my 200th 'Lifer' in Shore Lark at Cley back in May. I was so happy, I celebrated with a pizza and glass of red wine!

Anthony Bentley · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:54 pm

I was very excited when i learnt the bus stopped at Withern, I celebrated with a Common Scoter

John Walker · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:06 am

give those scoter a good look Anthony as there are some velvet scoter being seen also a red necked grebe and black throat diver out from Saltfleet on saturday. regards John.

Anthony Bentley · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:49 pm

John the flock was about 50 -60 strong and I dont think I would have been able to identify velvet scoter only reason i got common was becuase they were black ducks on the sea

I was using my camera at 600mm and blowing up the image to get as close to them as possible. Learnt that you really do need a scope to seawatch. Didnt see any Divers or Grebes either

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