Category Archives: Foot it

Footit Challenge. Half way there

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

71 out of 75 Had a long walk of some 10 miles yesterday with our family dog, Ebony. Headed off nearly 2 hours before sunrise. Soon onto not one but 2 Tawny Owls at the start of the Loxley Valley. Mute Swan and Mandarin were in the … Continue reading →

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Caspian Gull number 5

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Neepsend again Our local Caspian Gull fest in Sheffield added another yesterday. Andy Deighton saw this 3rd winter type briefly yesterday. That makes 5 different birds in the space of a month. Hope this one hangs around for the big foot it

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1st winter and adult Caspian Gull

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Neepsend, Sheffield, 21st Dec. 2012 by Martin Just a few from brief visit today. Enjoyed the first winter and the adult Caspian Gulls with Andy Deighton amoung plenty of big gulls. I am no technical photographer but like to get some kind of image of birds I’ve seen. … Continue reading →

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Exploring and Exercise in January

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

My ‘Foot it’ area: Sheffield from t’middle out by Martin Be careful what you say! It’s taken off. Just have a look how many folk are up for it. The ‘Foot It’ challenge has plenty of us birding a little … Continue reading →

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Foot it Challenge

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Birding in January 2013 The ‘Foot it Challenge’  I am a sucker for January and birding. Have been for 40 years, even to listening for Tawny Owl most years on January 1st at 00.04 (ish). Everything is new. A fresh start, no birds … Continue reading →

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