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| Author: | Ian Misselbrook [ Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Dunsby STW and Aveland Trees |
Quick visit 0645 -0715 this morning. Highlights;- 1 Turtle Dove 1 Common Tern 4 Willow Warblers - at least 2+ Chiffchaffs 3+ Blackcaps - all juveniles 5 Swallows 10 House Martins 2 juv Buzzards 2 Bullfinches 2 Jays Also 1 brown hare and lots of rabbits! Ian |
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| Author: | Hugh Dorrington [ Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dunsby STW and Aveland Trees |
The Turtle Dove at Dunsby STW appears to be a juvenile which is good news as it implies successful breeding in the area, but I can't help thinking that for a pair of Turtle Doves migrating to Africa and back just to raise a single offspring is not a viable way of maintaining a healthy population. Contrast that with the Wood Pigeons that go nowhere but breed all Summer long. Hugh Dorrington |
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| Author: | Alan Ball [ Sun Aug 09, 2015 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dunsby STW and Aveland Trees |
Three Turtle Doves this morning - 1 ad and 2 juvs. Alan |
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| Author: | Ian Misselbrook [ Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dunsby STW and Aveland Trees |
That is more encouraging Alan. 0645 -0720 No sign of Turtle Doves this morning but at least a dozen ChiffWillows. Of those I looked at closely most appeared to be Chiffchaffs but there was at least one Willow Warbler that was quiet and another singing in the nursery. I will let the ringers sort out the ratio and ages! Also 2 Blackcaps and at least 2 Whitethroats, I Swallow, 10+ Robins, 1 Green Woodpecker, 5 LT Tits and 2 Bullfinches. Lots of midges and a ripe stink this morning! Best wishes Ian |
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| Author: | Hugh Dorrington [ Fri Aug 28, 2015 4:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dunsby STW and Aveland Trees |
2 newly fledged Turtle Doves sitting together in the young trees at Aveland Trees, Dunsby today. I'm assuming that these are second broods so that would be 4 young fledged from the local pair this year. Not such a bad breeding strategy after all! Hugh Dorrington |
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