tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post6512926172731683603..comments2024-03-27T13:34:10.184+00:00Comments on NORTH DOWNS & BEYOND: NumbersSteve Galehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-67663329616196709042018-02-13T08:09:30.129+00:002018-02-13T08:09:30.129+00:00That is a shame James. They can go missing, only t...That is a shame James. They can go missing, only to suddenly appear again. Also they do seem to be more obvious in the early mornings. But there is always the scenery to compensate!Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-14771724792729636632018-02-13T07:45:08.484+00:002018-02-13T07:45:08.484+00:00Should add, though, a very helpful map and instruc...Should add, though, a very helpful map and instructions. And a lovely walk. Pair of ravens the birding highlight, swan-like wing beating clearly heard. And lovely sunset on way back down. Will have to try the early morning ... James Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052486292054993368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-73218251175600947212018-02-12T22:54:31.628+00:002018-02-12T22:54:31.628+00:00None this afternoon!None this afternoon!James Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052486292054993368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-48744188265033846342018-02-10T14:24:57.125+00:002018-02-10T14:24:57.125+00:00There must be thousands countrywide Marc, and high...There must be thousands countrywide Marc, and high hundreds across Surrey. I notice that there are larger counts starting to be made in Kent - they'll keep your shutter busy!Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-79974251966488823312018-02-10T14:16:08.301+00:002018-02-10T14:16:08.301+00:00That's an amazing number of Hawfinch. I just w...That's an amazing number of Hawfinch. I just wonder how many there actually are out there and how many will stay to breed I wonder? Managed a few myself today (a few photos on my Blog)of these stunning birds. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-74756157037979989022018-02-10T13:53:45.662+00:002018-02-10T13:53:45.662+00:00An incredible invasion Ric, something that I will ...An incredible invasion Ric, something that I will remember fondly. Although there were no other birders today there were a few during the week, when smaller numbers of Hawfinches were present.Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-75426554986298577052018-02-10T13:27:16.747+00:002018-02-10T13:27:16.747+00:00Great field work Steve. Those numbers are incredib...Great field work Steve. Those numbers are incredible but a shame that no other birders don't take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity.<br />I've come across Hawfinch quite a few times myself and quite often I'm in a position to put other birders right on to the birds.<br />It does help that on one site, it's sometimes possible to view the birds without leaving the car.Richttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714117508358025668noreply@blogger.com