Wendy - They do seem to be regular winter visitors there, and repeat
visits will greatly increase your chances. This time last year there were
regular reports. Being earthworm feeders, they probably work over quite a
large area as the more accessible worm stocks become exhausted. Keep your
eye on the path ahead for chance of a long-range view. However, if you move
slowly you will probably disturb one from quite close, the quick scurrying
run alerting you to its presence, and then if you remain still it will
quietly return to the same foraging area. Overall, they are less shy than
blackbirds, in my view. I think 2 persons is about the maximum for a thrush
hunt, and don't bother looking in the trees. Another place you'll find them
at this time of year is the pine forests, such as remain. g
-----Original Message-----
From: Wendy Whitham
Sent: Monday, 7 July 2008 12:00 PM
To: Robin Hide; Geoffrey Dabb
Cc:
Subject:
I looked for the BTs on Sunday without success. Are they regular
residents/visitors to the ANBG - ie is it worth trying that area for them on
a regular basis?
Wendy
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