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Surelynot
Surelynot
Feb 2021
10:07pm, 16 Feb 2021
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Surelynot
Helpful guidance on thrush ID. Thanks all.
flyingfinn
flyingfinn
Feb 2021
11:33pm, 16 Feb 2021
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flyingfinn
I just had a look DT my first Chiffs here last year were March 22nd, the Sunday before the week we were locked down. That day there were several calling in the small area of woodland near the house suggesting arrivals rather than an odd over wintering bird. So yes 4-5 weeks, providing we don't get another very cold snap.
jennywren
jennywren
Feb 2021
8:34am, 17 Feb 2021
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jennywren
Pair of goldfinches in the tree outside my house this morning. Happy to see that in suburban Manchester :)
steve45
steve45
Feb 2021
10:21am, 17 Feb 2021
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First Chiffchaffs locally last year were on 14th March 2020. Before that 1st March 2019, 1st April 2018 (late!), 12th March 2017, 20th March 2016....so....it won't be long now!
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Feb 2021
10:27am, 17 Feb 2021
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Derby Tup
First report I found last year on Bradford birders blog was March 13
flyingfinn
flyingfinn
Feb 2021
12:54pm, 17 Feb 2021
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flyingfinn
They were brave DT. That was the day before the Hobble. Certainly didn't hear any calling round Top Withins that day!
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Feb 2021
12:57pm, 17 Feb 2021
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Derby Tup
We did Keighley Parkrun before kitchen duty at the Hobble. It was last Parkrun before lockdown and I ran a course PB. Seems a very long time ago now. From memory part of the route is good for blackcap
bonners
bonners
Feb 2021
2:01pm, 17 Feb 2021
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bonners
Loads of turnstones on the cycle path today, amazing how close they get, had to stop a couple times to let them past😃
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Feb 2021
2:23pm, 17 Feb 2021
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Derby Tup
Now they are a confiding bird :-)
flyingfinn
flyingfinn
Feb 2021
3:52pm, 17 Feb 2021
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flyingfinn
That seems to be often true of those birds that breed in very remote places. They just don't seem to recognise humans as a danger.

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