So the challenge is still on for the individual ton in January, but the bubo list for the site hit the 100 mark this week with the addition of Jack Snipe. A notoriously difficult bird to see which I have only ever seen in flight.
Last winter on site there were lots of reports of Jack Snipe being seen on the ground, but some very shady descriptions so its difficult to seperate the mistaken identity ones from the genuine ones.
Anyway, that is a target bird for many listers this weekend and has resulted in a saturday morning stake out.
Until then, fingers crossed nut tue weekend is finally here.
Lets make the most of it.
My patch birding year in the great Swilly listing challenge. As a full time worker, the time I can put in on patch is significantly lower than the majority of other listers. Friendly competition between the bird group. 2013 was my 1st proper listing year, but Swilly has been my patch for maybe 8 years now
The view from the hide
Saturday, 18 January 2014
the century week
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