tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post316283723370898411..comments2021-09-09T14:49:40.544+01:00Comments on Trev's photo blog: Hastings 1066 car showTcannohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10139533301982652685noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-66047261524490156312011-10-10T19:39:01.291+01:002011-10-10T19:39:01.291+01:00Ill stick to the cars also, these birds that you t...Ill stick to the cars also, these birds that you take just confuse me so I will stick to the ones on the beach with not much plumage.<br />The show at Hastings looks good, sorry to hear about the rain in the morning and glad it cleared up for you later.<br /><br />Bit peed off with the plumper, he packed up at 1 pm although I can now have a shower in the morning so I wont pong so much.michaelgoodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154428082084789850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-15530730340180490992011-10-10T14:41:29.246+01:002011-10-10T14:41:29.246+01:00This is all very confusing to me, I know nothing e...This is all very confusing to me, I know nothing except perhaps robin, pigeon and flamingo so I had better stick to spotting them.<br />Cars, now they were simple because they used to "write" on the back what they were, model, how many valves, engine size etc. etc. now even they keep it quite for fear of someone stealing them.<br />Better off at the library, you know exactly what you are getting, anyone seen a Jane Austen's Persuasion lately?susiequeuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166222283615058312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-8889212699385108932011-10-10T14:32:37.169+01:002011-10-10T14:32:37.169+01:00Doing more research, seeing that it hasn't got...Doing more research, seeing that it hasn't got a yellow beak and no other bird matches it has to be a Little Egret with muddy feet. Downside is it size but I won't worry about that.<br /><br />Ta for all your help.Tcannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139533301982652685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-40319047301838062102011-10-10T14:07:59.572+01:002011-10-10T14:07:59.572+01:00It's a new type that I have found Eileen, I am...It's a new type that I have found Eileen, I am going to call it The Great Trev, LOL<br /><br />I bet it will turn out to be large Little EgretTcannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139533301982652685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-8907307775819049122011-10-10T11:52:01.734+01:002011-10-10T11:52:01.734+01:00Okay Trev .... the only thing that worries me is t...Okay Trev .... the only thing that worries me is the colour of the bill.. Your bird has a black bill, no mistaking that. All the pictures I have looked at show the Great White Egrets as having a Yellow Bill ... the black bill belongs to the little Egret..... If it is as large as you say then I am confused... mind you, as Miffy always says, the birds do not read the ruddy bird books!!!!xEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188813626809936172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-41086183395996065672011-10-10T09:26:45.332+01:002011-10-10T09:26:45.332+01:00From the RSPB website.
From what has been said I ...From the RSPB website.<br /><br />From what has been said I hope that I am right, but no matter I will have learnt something.<br />I will take my book next time<br /><br />Overview<br /><br />As the name suggests, a large, white heron. Great white egrets can look similar to little egrets, but they are much larger -the same size as the familiar grey heron. Other identification features to look out for include black feet (not yellow), yellow beak (in juvenile and non-breeding plumage), and a different fishing technique like that of the grey heron.<br />Where to see them<br />Expanding populations in Europe mean that this species is now seen more frequently in the UK - it can turn up in almost part of the country, with most in south-east England and East Anglia. Great white egrets favour all kinds of wetland habitats - even farmland ditches can attract them.<br />When to see them<br />Great white egrets have occurred in the UK in all months of the year, but they are most likely to be seen during spring and winter.Tcannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139533301982652685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-62631988899410582292011-10-10T09:16:07.634+01:002011-10-10T09:16:07.634+01:00Thanks Eileen, yes they were big, bigger than a Li...Thanks Eileen, yes they were big, bigger than a Little Egret by a long way. I did not notice the neck or that the top of the leg was yellow, but they were quite close so they might be in the picture. There feet were not yellow like the Little Egret but as they had been standing in the water I don't think it was mud.<br /><br />At the other end of the flood there was a Little Egret (the I'm cold picture) and he was at least half the size of both the Grey Heron and the others.<br /><br />I hope to see David James of the RSPB (Northward Hill) on Friday and show him the picture, he is a member of MKAS. I will take a look and see if there is any yellow on the top of the legs.<br /><br />It would be nice Chris.Tcannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139533301982652685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-78659165374967959862011-10-10T07:50:12.105+01:002011-10-10T07:50:12.105+01:00Would'nt it be wonderful Trev if it is a Great...Would'nt it be wonderful Trev if it is a Great egret ! Fingers crossed on that one ! Nice post Trev, seeing all the classic cars.....<br />regards<br />Chris R<br />xChris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260908697420010398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2876579027306715360.post-79878669692611139582011-10-10T06:42:50.238+01:002011-10-10T06:42:50.238+01:00Looks like you had a good day Trev .... Martin doe...Looks like you had a good day Trev .... Martin does not change! I am pleased the weather improved for you .... I had a look on the Bird Guides site for you regarding the Great Egret and I saw some yellow at the top of the legs and the rest of the legs and feet are Black .... this bird is big Trev and rare! ..... They often have a 'Kink' in their necks did you notice this? I will ask Ken to check out the local sightings ( if any) on sites in Kent .... Oooo could be a trip down to have a look xxEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188813626809936172noreply@blogger.com