WVBS 2007 Summer Bird Count

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There are several reasons for joining in the Bird Counts-1.      To help get a complete set of records for the Society

2.      An excuse (if one needs one) to spend a few hours with like minded friends enjoying birdwatching in the WVBS recording area

3.      Getting more species on our yearly list if we keep one

4.      Seeing how our skills compare with other members in finding the birds in our area

5.      Possibly seeing completely new species

For me it is all of these although I’d be lucky if I managed the last - but you never know.  Whatever your reasons it should be FUN so it was disappointing that only 3 teams entered. Those that did take part certainly enjoyed themselves and saw some exciting birds.

In total 93 species were recorded with everyone seeing such good birds as Marsh Harrier, Hobby, Common Buzzard, Turtle Dove, Kingfisher, Grey Partridge and Spotted Flycatcher. We all had excellent views of Woodcock (6 sightings) and Nightjar (3 chasing each other in good light & really close). I just hope they will perform as well on the Nightjar evening.

I know ALL birds are GOOD but let’s face it some are more exciting than others.

Other special birds were Teal, Wigeon & Shoveler (all drakes) at West Raynham, Honey Buzzard, 1 male giving the best views I’ve ever had as it glided in front of the trees at Great Ryburgh Raptor Watch Point, Little Ringed Plover, on nest. Barry, Bridget, David and Ian saw a rufous phase Cuckoo.

The team just mentioned had a change of gendre as Ian was replaced by Bridget on Sunday morning!! Is this within the rules? Does it matter - certainly not. They enjoyed themselves.

If by now you are wondering who recorded the most species - is it important? Not really. But for the record Josh and I got 89 species with Barry et al then Sue & Bill both close behind. Bill & Sue also saw Otter at Sparham Pools.

Those who did not join in missed a great day’s birding. Don’t miss the Winter Bird Count. If you want help don’t be shy to ask.

PS I’ll be forwarding all the records to our new Recorder

Ray  Gribble

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