Buck Beck, Cleethorpes. Notes, Warbler ID and Paragliders

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28 Aug 2019 06:57 #2115 by Nick Coulbeck
Icterine warblers have been spotted recently in the Lincolnshire area, so I don't doubt that yours should be anything but. Great spot and a great book tick.

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27 Aug 2019 22:41 - 27 Aug 2019 22:52 #2114 by Peter Crick
Thank you Jim and Martin for your valued input.

Thank you Nick for your thoughts on the Warbler ID
Your pic is the nearest to an ID I have seen. All my searches too have produced Icterines with lighter eye area, which my bird didn’t appear to have, but yours is the nearest overall colours
My bird was sat in a Hawthorn, in good light, preening. The striking thing that first caught my eye was the vivid yellow undercarriage.
I’ll go with you on this one.
Thanks for your help
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27 Aug 2019 21:49 #2113 by Martin Francis
A couple of points arising from the thread about paragliders ……….
I am not sure that ignorance about the existence of a nature reserve is any defence against harassment, but at the very least, if he/she can be identified,the pilot needs to be informed about the reserve and that harassment is occurring!
I would like to endorse Peter Crick's comment about reporting any harassment in the nature reserves to Mike Pilsworth. Pete Short and Mike have done a lot of work with the relevant authorities to compile a list of do's and don'ts for people taking part in other activities near the nature reserves.
The RSPB Grimsby Local Group has recently donated £100 specifically for improved signage at Tetney Marshes. This is part of the £1500 donated to the Humber Reserves this year.
Martin Francis - Leader, RSPB Grimsby Local Group
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27 Aug 2019 17:43 - 27 Aug 2019 18:31 #2110 by Nick Coulbeck
Possible Icterine warbler?
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27 Aug 2019 16:35 - 27 Aug 2019 16:39 #2109 by Jim Wright
Re Sunday’s paraglider fellow at RSPB Tetney Marshes, there’s no evidence, he was deliberately harassing the birds. He may not have been aware that it was a nature reserve. His landing and taking off point was Humberston Beach - probably not too sensible given the number of holidaymakers about. Alas, the worst of the harassment may well start as from next week - September is the start of the shooting season, and the RSPB reserve is an approved wildfowling location for licence-holders. Still can’t quite get my head round that.

Just what could that mystery warbler have been?
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27 Aug 2019 11:26 #2107 by Peter Crick
Early morning visit highlights

Swallow1
Blackbird, several + 3 juveniles
Gt Tit 5
Blue Tit 4
Long Tailed Tit 12+
Greenfinch 3
Whitethroat 5
Grey Heron 1
Willow Warbler 1

Another Warbler seen but not identified
In wooded area amongst Hawthorn
Brown/ greyish back, head. No eyestripe or eye colour, well visible yellow colour underneath, throat, chest and belly etc.
Maybe a bit bigger than Willow Warbler
Any clues?

In reply to Jim’s experience with the microlight/paraglider, it looks like the one using the rugby field in Taylor’s Ave as a take off and landing place.
Was up again this morning at 07:45 and made off in the direction of the Marsh
If it was judged to be harassing wildlife it can be reported to Mike.Pilsworth@rspb.org.uk Who is compiling a report on disturbance to wildlife on the Humber by dogs, drones, jet skis, para gliders etc. Which will be presented to the Authorities in the hope of some sort of action. Maybe worth a contact with.

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