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Sunday 19th Feb Nocton Fen
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Author:  Russell Hayes [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Sunday 19th Feb Nocton Fen
Nocton Fen Late p.m.

Harrier Count = 0
Short-eared Owl 2
Barn Owl 1
Peregrine 1

Other sightings from today:

Tawny Owl 1 - Southrey Wood
Barn Owl 1 - Stixwould
Peregrine Falcon 2 - Frampton Marsh
Scaup 3 - Frampton Marsh
Pale-bellied Brent 2 - Frampton Marsh
Whooper Swans and Bewick's Swans - Frampton Fen ( estimate similar Count to Friday)
Author:  Freddy Johnson [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunday 19th Feb Nocton Fen
Further to Russell's sightings from Frampton today (Sun) :

A Peregrine killed a Wigeon just before midday and decided to pluck it and eat it on a raised grassy spit in full view (@ c 60m) of us birders in the 360 Hide. It spent a good half an hour having its lunch, accompanied by a lot of camera activity in the hide.

I left Frampton at c 3.30pm after an enjoyable visit (despite the strong wind), by which time the regular 2nd winter Kumlien's Gull hadn't shown. I see that Russell hasn't mentioned it either in his list. Perhaps Simon W. can update us, as I know he was looking out for it as I left the Visitor Centre........?

Freddy
Author:  Simon Wilson [ Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunday 19th Feb Nocton Fen
Hi Freddy,

unfortunately, the Kumlien's gull did not show at all on Sunday. It was reported on Monday and Tuesday, though.

Many thanks,

Simon.
Author:  Freddy Johnson [ Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunday 19th Feb Nocton Fen
Thanks for your reply, Simon. As I had to pick up my wife in Lincoln on Sunday at 4.20, I'd left it to the very last minute at 3.30 to see the Kumlien's Gull. I'm pleased I didn't miss it by the proverbial 5 minutes.

......and re my wife....well, as I arrived at the Lincoln RV (on time) :

"There she was walking down the street
Singing do a diddy diddy dumb diddy do".

All was well - I was just in time : a relieved Mann you might say. :D

Freddy
Author:  Simon Wilson [ Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunday 19th Feb Nocton Fen
Hi,

Kumlien's gull showing very well on the scrapes this afternoon. Excellent views from the path to East Hide.

Simon.
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