tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post2712522368145934857..comments2024-03-29T08:25:42.543+00:00Comments on Of Esox & observations : Grove Ferry/StodmarshDylan Wrathallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-7683231358721117872018-02-25T18:50:28.723+00:002018-02-25T18:50:28.723+00:00I've been out of the loop for so long I have n...I've been out of the loop for so long I have no idea what's going on within Kent (UK) birding? Yesterday there was a guy sat in a hide at Stodmarsh who was unable to id Water Pipits or tell Marsh from Hen Harriers at any distance. This morning I met a guy struggling to id a little brown jobbie on the harbour apron - 40 m away - a Rock Pipit! Now I fully accept that everyone has to start somewhere and it is quite possible that both these guys are new to the hobby. My problem being "where are the next generation birders?" or do they now sit at home awaiting a phone alert before heading out the door?Dylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-38750494866612865892018-02-25T05:58:49.137+00:002018-02-25T05:58:49.137+00:00It seems to be the case these days that a lot of b...It seems to be the case these days that a lot of birdwatchers prefer to cruise around the lanes, or sit in reserve car parks in their cars doing their birdwatching, and if they do venture out on foot, it's only in decent weather. Very slow moving cars along the Harty Road on Sheppey is a classic example and it becomes a pain at times if one is stuck behind them.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.com