David Ratcliffe

SAFC. Bird Watching.

[David Ratcliffe @dratcliffe1956]

@TomCadwallender I remember it well 😁

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Stoat @HolkhamEstate Wells Woods earlier this morning

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The Caspian Tern seen earlier @NorfolkWT Hickling not only ringed but seems to have a tracking device on its back

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Bearded Tits showing well @RSPB_Strumpshaw this morning

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Finally gave in to the temptation of the Northern Waterthrush. Rewarded with excellent views - well worth the wait in the freezing cold!

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@DJLbirding Good luck Drew!

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@StewCB I know that feeling

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Ruddy Shelduck with Pink Footed Geese at Cantley. Always distant.

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Red-Breasted Goose at Stiffkey Marshes looking good in the sunshine.

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Highlight of a 2 day visit to the East Yorkshire undoubtedly the Red-Eyed Vireo. Elusive at first but finally showed well. Also, American Wigeon, Yellow Browed Warbler & White-Tailed Eagle

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@BLI_Jim Cheers Jim

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Long Eared Owl - just been spooked by a passing train

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In Ronda- after 3 nights of fitful sleeping due to the constant calling of a Scops Owl, I finally tracked the culprit down while in roost.

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Mad 15 minutes at Cantley Marshes with @YareValleyDan - Cattle Egret, Raven, Spotted Redshank, 5 Wood Sandpipers, 2 Yellow Wagtails & 5 Hobby

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Early start at @NorfolkWT Thorpe Marshes rewarded with views of Grasshopper Warbler & an obliging Garden Warbler

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Cracking views of the Black Redstart at Weybourne Beach this afternoon.

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Happy days

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White-Fronted Goose & Tundra Bean Goose at Buckenham Marshes this afternoon @RSPB_Strumpshaw

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@a_maizey Thx. I thought it was you 😂 can’t beat a good moan 😁

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Two new birds for me @WhitlinghamCP today - the Iceland Gull found by @RobinChittenden & finally Goosander - a bird that to-date has eluded me at the park

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@LingwoodMurray Aye, a canny day 🥳