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| Author: | Matthew Strahan [ Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hobby |
A Hobby was soaring in the vicinity of Housemartins high over RAF Waddington on Friday 10th July at lunchtime. Cheers Matthew. |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
Hobby is a good bird to see in our area, Matthew.....I live only a mile or so from RAF Waddington in Bracebridge Heath. I've had Red Kite, Buzzards and Harriers from the house but I'm still waiting for my first Hobby. Incidentally, you reported a Spotted Flycatcher at RAF Waddington on 1st July but none since, although your colleague Brian Eke tracked down 5 or 6 breeding pairs there last summer, with every one posted on the LBC web. It seems you've had a virtually 'negative' SpotFly summer this year....... or did they just go unreported on the web after 1st July? Freddy |
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| Author: | Matthew Strahan [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
Hi Freddy, Ive not seen any more Spotted Flycatchers since that one on the 01st of July but to be honest I havent tried that hard either for various reasons. I have been looking out for them on my travels and in the same spot as the 01 July bird - just not seen anything. Its been an interesting year for Hobby in the area - Ive probably seen more this year than any other but I dont know if thats because im more aware of them, have got better at ID'ing them or there are more of them about. Ive got a list of dates of Hobby sightings Freddy - Ill post them on here soon if its of interest and any more sightings of Spot Flys. Cheers Matthew |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
Matthew, Many thanks for your prompt reply......much appreciated. I would certainly be interested in your list of dates of Hobby sightings at RAF Waddington plus any news re SpotFlys. Freddy |
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| Author: | Matthew Strahan [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
Having a few days off at the moment Freddy - Ill post more info on my Hobby sightings in a few days time. Meanwhile, its over to Brian...! Cheers Matthew |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
Matthew, Thanks for your post today. Perhaps Brian will have some up-to-date news re RAF Waddington Spotted Flycatcher reports?.......He and I recorded 5 or 6 breeding pairs there last summer. Freddy |
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| Author: | Brian Eke [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
All. On holiday at the moment back in sunday so hopefully some news pm that day. Brian. |
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| Author: | Matthew Strahan [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
Hi Freddy - Ive got access to my notes - thought Id left them in Lincoln. Anyway, here are my Hobby sightings so far this year in and around Waddington and the wider city of Lincoln area: 08/05/12 - 1 x over Cross O Cliffe Hill, Lincoln 1440pm. 30/06/12 - 1 x over junction of Dixon Street and Boultham Park Road in Lincoln City, 1900pm. 05/07/12 - 1 x on the boundary of the Waddington Airfield - 1200pm 07/07/12 - 2 x soaring near Fiskerton Fen 12/07/12 - 1 x over Waddington Airfield, early a.m. 18/07/12 - 1 x over Wadington Airfield, 1305pm. 10/08/12 - 1 x over Waddington Airfield, 1155am. 05/06/12 - 1 x over Flambrough Head Ive only got a slight question mark over the Dixon Street bird. Im pretty sure it was a Hobby but i was in the car driving at the time. Cheers, Matthew. |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobby |
That's quite a list of local Hobbies, Matthew. I really must keep my eyes open (and up) locally so as to get my first Lincoln/BBH/Waddington Hobby. Freddy |
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