Pete Morris
@birdingpete.bsky.social
Bird tour leader, world birder, lapsed twitcher, sport and music enthusiast, based in East Lancashire.
Sharing amazing birds and wildlife from the UK and all around the world.
Sharing amazing birds and wildlife from the UK and all around the world.
In fact, now you remind me, they got heavy use in Alaska, so maybe time...
July 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In fact, now you remind me, they got heavy use in Alaska, so maybe time...
On average a couple of times a year. Once they've had a good bit of use, I give them a good scrub down then apply the spray. Makes them feel soft and tacky like new, rather than hard and shiny...
July 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
On average a couple of times a year. Once they've had a good bit of use, I give them a good scrub down then apply the spray. Makes them feel soft and tacky like new, rather than hard and shiny...
Bill, did you treat your Aigle wellies with the rubber moisturiser/nourisher product that they recommend? I have found this keeps the rubber supple and less likely to perish.
July 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Bill, did you treat your Aigle wellies with the rubber moisturiser/nourisher product that they recommend? I have found this keeps the rubber supple and less likely to perish.
Exactly what I was thinking...
May 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Exactly what I was thinking...
Oh wow... have to see you up there some time. We're fairly frequent visitors and that's where the boys learnt to ring!
April 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Oh wow... have to see you up there some time. We're fairly frequent visitors and that's where the boys learnt to ring!
What caused the east to west shift? Most of us can't wait to head the other way!
April 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
What caused the east to west shift? Most of us can't wait to head the other way!
When did you move over to the sunny side?
April 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
When did you move over to the sunny side?
Sorry mate, didn't try! Was still walking that way when it happened. How's life with you? Gather things have changed a bit since we last chatted! Congratulations mate. Btw, where are you living now?
April 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Sorry mate, didn't try! Was still walking that way when it happened. How's life with you? Gather things have changed a bit since we last chatted! Congratulations mate. Btw, where are you living now?
Yes... it's looking good Bill. Bit of agro with the resident GCGs, who don't appreciate it's presence, even making it fly at one point!
April 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Yes... it's looking good Bill. Bit of agro with the resident GCGs, who don't appreciate it's presence, even making it fly at one point!
A couple of kms of wet sand. A reasonably easy walk and pretty firm under foot. Good luck!
March 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A couple of kms of wet sand. A reasonably easy walk and pretty firm under foot. Good luck!
By Norfolk bird, I am referring to the King's Lynn bird rather than the recent flocks...
March 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
By Norfolk bird, I am referring to the King's Lynn bird rather than the recent flocks...
Seems logical, though apparently not known in Whoopers 🤷♂️
March 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Seems logical, though apparently not known in Whoopers 🤷♂️
March 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It's a subtle one, especially in winter!
March 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It's a subtle one, especially in winter!
I know mate... a bit ashamed to post! Seriously though, heavy crops but great IQ on the R5!
March 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I know mate... a bit ashamed to post! Seriously though, heavy crops but great IQ on the R5!
Well it's on its way from Halifax... Alston next 🤷♂️🤞
March 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Well it's on its way from Halifax... Alston next 🤷♂️🤞
Thanks Tom. The super perhaps isn't as yellow as I initially thought from your pic. As far as I know, all assigned UK birds are nominate, but a good yellow super could raise the possibility of taivana, the males of which are stunners.
February 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Thanks Tom. The super perhaps isn't as yellow as I initially thought from your pic. As far as I know, all assigned UK birds are nominate, but a good yellow super could raise the possibility of taivana, the males of which are stunners.
What form is it thought to be? The yellow supercilium looks interesting...
February 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
What form is it thought to be? The yellow supercilium looks interesting...