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Spurn Bird Observatory Trust's new observatory building is now open and they are offering groups/societies exclusive booking during the quieter periods (mid June to early August and mid November to end of March plus some mid-week dates in the busier period). The price is £150 per night for up to 2 nights or £125 per night for 3 or more nights. You will have exclusive use of the building for the days booked. Spurn Bird Observatory Trust is an affiliated society of the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union.
Visit www.spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk under 'Staying at Spurn' for photos and more details of the observatory building.
(7th June 2016)
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Jim Welford has submitted a sightings report for Thayer's Gull at Mirfiled.
YNU – BIRDS SECTION
RARITY DESCRIPTION FORM | |
SPECIES |
Thayer’s Gull |
Age/sex | 1w |
Date(s) and time seen | 13:00 27.12.14 |
Place
Grid reference County
| Mirfield
SE 21975 19746 West Yorkshire |
Observer |
Jim Welford |
Address |
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Email/Phone number |
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Other observers |
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Who first identified it? | Martin Gray from photos on Facebook UKgulls.blogspot.com |
Any who disagree? |
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Optical aids | 10x40 Opticron Binoculars |
Distance from bird | 100m |
Was the bird photographed? | Yes |
Have the photos been supplied/published? | Yes all my photos are here; https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.770717503002661&type=1 Photo by G Jepson from the following day here; http://www.birdforum.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=527137&d=1419976938 |
Species present for comparison | Herring Gull, Great Black Backed Gull, Black Headed Gull, Common Gull |
Which species were alongside the bird | As above |
Observer(s) experience of the species | None |
Observer(s) experience of similar species same day or previously
| Iceland Gull in Scarborough about 6 years ago, Kumlien’s Gull at Barmston 2 years ago. |
Weather |
Bright, clear, 0°C |
Wind direction | No wind |
Force |
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Light conditions | Bright sunshine, unfortunately I waspretty much looking into the sun. |
Visibility | Good |
Rain, mist, etc |
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Cloud cover
| No clouds |
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