Category Archives: Flamborough

Pallid Swift Identification

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Martin Garner

under pressure by Martin G. I think this is my first ever solo observer ‘rarity’ record. Of course it would go and involve a species that’s reckoned to be one of the trickiest identification challenges in British birding. A briefly … Continue reading →

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Daurian Shrike at Flamborough

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Martin Garner

and Identification of First Winters by Martin G. It’s a privilege to live at Flamborough near some very keen and capable birders. I was reminded of this last Tuesday morning. I arrived back from Shetland on the Monday evening (14th) … Continue reading →

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Icterine Warbler

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Martin Garner

in Autumn Flamborough 24 Sept. 2013 Just celebrating great birds. I have looked and listened and looked for that first Yellow-browed Warbler of my autumn. None yet, Just Chiffchaffs, fly over Lapland Bunting, odd Willow Warblers, in-off Snipes and rare … Continue reading →

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juvenile Baltic Gull

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Martin Garner

and the identification challenge by Martin G. 1cy Baltic Gull, Ashdod, Israel, 7th October 2011 by Amir Ben Dov. Check out that underwing! (with grateful thanks to Chris Gibbins, Ian Lewington, Mark Golley, Yoav Perlmand, Amir Ben Dov, Brett Richards … Continue reading →

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3 Caspian Gulls: 4 Days

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Martin Garner

cachfest at Flannelboro Flamborough has, I think, prior to 2013, 3  records, but 5 so far this year and 4 of them since 11th September (last 11 days): one 2nd winter and 4 juvenile/fist winters. WOW! Found this new juv./first … Continue reading →

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First winter Caspian Gull at Flamborough

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Martin Garner

and 1cy Yellow-legged Gull… by Martin G POSTSCRIPT: Now 2 first year Caspian Gulls on outer head at Flamborough (5:00 pm on 19th Sept.) …and the first Northern ‘argentatus’ Herring Gull of the autumn. Fearful of being type caste 😦 , … Continue reading →

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Help with Mystery Small Gull

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Martin Garner

Mediterranean X Common Gull? by Martin G. Flamborough 13th September 2013 Wind only just turned NW as I arrived at 7:00 am for a couple hours of seawatching. Not enough to produce a much in the skua/shearwater realm. However, higher … Continue reading →

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Waders at Thornwick

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Martin Garner

New Every Morning by Martin G. The new little patch at ‘Thornwick Pool, Flamborough has  a daily turnover of waders and wildfowl. Not big numbers, just a few birds. But close and quality. Very enjoyable. All photos taken from the … Continue reading →

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Wood and Green Sandpipers

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Martin Garner

Video rules Thornwick Pool, Flamborough is a conservation site, the result of collaboration between the caravan park owner and a  few keen local birders FBO, YCN and GFB. It’s a chance to create a special wee wetland. Still in infancy … Continue reading →

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