tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post3421453244448166802..comments2024-03-28T12:25:58.047+00:00Comments on Wanstead Birder: Greenshank Twitch!Jonathan Lethbridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791327377479687655noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-38413471867991950182011-07-14T22:23:19.114+01:002011-07-14T22:23:19.114+01:00The ability to laugh at one's self cannot be o...The ability to laugh at one's self cannot be overestimated.<br />JLJonathan Lethbridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-25860639037713814322011-07-14T22:03:35.348+01:002011-07-14T22:03:35.348+01:00Along with Greenshank I hear there are a few other...Along with Greenshank I hear there are a few other wader species designed to promote mirth and merriment among one's mates, and a feeling of smug superiority in the desk-bound. Little Stint is one, apparently.Davina Wydegirthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-16793662199378574622011-07-14T14:02:39.238+01:002011-07-14T14:02:39.238+01:00Constrained by the school run, I stayed a mere hal...Constrained by the school run, I stayed a mere half an hour, and did not see the bird with anything other than closed wings. Poor, but unavoidable. That said, I probably could have watched it all day and been none the wiser, so caught up in the excitement....<br />JLJonathan Lethbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791327377479687655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-43863504155785215172011-07-14T13:38:31.075+01:002011-07-14T13:38:31.075+01:00How did the rump/back look in your notes?
I think...How did the rump/back look in your notes?<br /><br />I think people are being too defensive. If anyone bothered to watch it until crucial features such as the rump/lower back were seen, it wouldn't have been a problem at all. This isn't being clever after the event, it's just good practice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-35669818018572955662011-07-14T00:25:34.918+01:002011-07-14T00:25:34.918+01:00Don't read Bird Forum - it will drive you mad!...Don't read Bird Forum - it will drive you mad!Factorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164747997397980883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-81398190189360958692011-07-13T23:22:36.208+01:002011-07-13T23:22:36.208+01:00Anybody want buy an ordnance survey map of Daventr...Anybody want buy an ordnance survey map of Daventry and the surrounding area, as new...Nick Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961182517953395454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-40332401520874475482011-07-13T20:24:05.755+01:002011-07-13T20:24:05.755+01:00Do you think I should contact ESSO?Do you think I should contact ESSO?Jonathan Lethbridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-24769106763302479652011-07-13T19:26:03.423+01:002011-07-13T19:26:03.423+01:00I had JUST put £30 into a ticket machine at Morden...I had JUST put £30 into a ticket machine at Morden South when the message came through it was a Greenshank - a memorable moment. Looking forward to a very long-winded refund process now . . .David Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936919745022906765noreply@blogger.com