Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - The november entry
Another period of silence, but this time with somewhat good reason. There simply hasn't been a lot of birding going on. One could argue, however, that since I've gotten two lifers since last time, I should have reason enough. Possibly so, yes...
Anyway, the main event of my birding November so far is of course the Isabelline Shrike. It's very strange when such a rare bird is totally fearless. Takes away the sport a bit, I think. I was never closer than 8-10 meters on purpose, but people were litteraly sticking their lenses up its beak. Lovely bird, lovely day and also a nice bonus in the shape of a recuperating Sabine's Gull at really decent distance.
The storm-petrel is hardly worth mentioning in the same blog. Strong winds, rain and an awful lot of distance. Nice observations of Great Skua, White-billed Diver and Gyr Falcon made the day.
 Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus) adult male
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Sunday, January 11, 2009 - Very nice pics |
| Posted by Mr Fika |
Hi Oskila!
Thought I would left a comment, since I rarely do. I don't remember if I started a bird-blog, but right now I feel I should. Maybe I would report my days a bit more, since i rarely do that either (on svalan). Well, I miss our coffee-watching! I coffee, you watch! ;)
Really liked the photos of the tit at the ventilation "fence". |
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27 year old birder from Gothenburg, Sweden.
Last year we twitched for year ticks. I ended up with 250 which is more than I had lifers when the year started. This year I'll go fairly easy on the year ticks (Though anything under 200 is shameful) but will instead aim for 300 life ticks in Sweden. A task and a half probably...
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• 280: Two-barred Crossbill
• 279: Atlantic Puffin
• 278: Little Egret
• 277: Rosy Starling
• 276: Ring-necked Duck
• 275: Red-footed Falcon
• 274: Black Grouse
• 273: Steller's Eider
• 272: Water pipit
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