The Lincolnshire Bird Club

Saltfleet Haven

c 100 Snow Buntings + a few Twite with them
260 Skylarks feeding on the mud as the tide receded
c 100 Linnets
c 250 Pink-footed Geese flew north at 11.35 a.m.

Rimac

2 Lapland Buntings
c 60 Skylarks
c 60 Linnet
70 Teal
5 Rock Pipits

Had intended to finish off at Brickyard Lane but was put off by a series of loud explosions out on the
beach. Perhaps John could explain what was going on?


Roy.

Wicked curry last night?

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Andy.

arrived at north sea lane saltfleet around 12.00 hrs walked onto marsh from north end through fresh marsh area buntings twite etc to the north side had around 3 hrs sat in the dunes, heard the distant explosions etc
much the same as roy really but
1000 brents to the north
2 water pips freshmarsh
great views snow bunts approx 120
80 twite
50 skylark
merlin
sprawk
2 woodcock
5 rock pips
lots reed bunts
no sign shorelark
but what were the explosions ???
terry whalin

Hi

My wife and I walked up the pullover at Saltfleet about 12-30 and was surprised to see 868 Brents feeding on the marsh. We also heard the explosions but have no idea what they were. The Brents took no notice whatsoever!!!!

Malcolm.

About half a dozen explosive devices were detonated on the beach opposite Brickyard Lane at appproximately 30 minute intervals. Two men were driving out in a 4x4 and seemed to be arranging things.
I was on the marshes at Rimac at this time and the birds there were certainly being disturbed.

Roy

i could only see the plumes of water going skywards and flying birds and i wish i had the patiance to count 868 bobbing heads and constant movement 1000 brents guesstamate is close enough for me you must have the patience of a saint
terry whalin

Hi

Don't know about the patience of a Saint!!!!! My wife thinks that I'm a bit mad!!!
I had my scope and the Brents were just about in a line and i just went along and counted them. Fairly accurate i think but who knows!!!! Had a good laugh at your comment
Malcolm