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Black Redstart in Grimsby
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01 Nov 2021 13:47 #4708
by Josh Forrester
Black Redstart in Grimsby was created by Josh Forrester
A Black Redstart has been present in a garden off Littlefield Lane, Grimsby for 10-11 days. I visited yesterday to take some photos and speak with the homeowner. It is an unusual and also excellent garden record.
I wonder where it has come from? We have had an overall lack of easterlies this autumn but that doesn't entirely rule out it being from the continent. Or is this evidence of potential local breeding birds? Black Redstart was last known to breed in Lincolnshire in 2012 but I have heard of possible breeding sites in North East Lincs discussed in recent years.
Any thoughts welcome. Photos attached.
I wonder where it has come from? We have had an overall lack of easterlies this autumn but that doesn't entirely rule out it being from the continent. Or is this evidence of potential local breeding birds? Black Redstart was last known to breed in Lincolnshire in 2012 but I have heard of possible breeding sites in North East Lincs discussed in recent years.
Any thoughts welcome. Photos attached.
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