Finding 2 new bird species in a British Woodland!

Sometimes you need to stay hidden to find rare or secretive wildlife but this isnt one of those times. I this video I head to Lynford Arboretum in search of some rare and lifetime first birds: The Hawfinch, Yellowhammer and the Brambling.
#birdwatching
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#wildlife

[stevejoan]

This nature podcast is brilliant . i have been bird watching over sixty years and the memory is not what it was the information is great on here . Well done mate

[AndyAstbury]

Yellow Hammers - I can remember massive numbers of them even 25 years ago Liam. But here in Cheshire the farmers crazy hedge cutting practises in spring with the hugely damaging flail cutter which smashes rather than cuts, has made them something of a rarity now.
Nice to see those Hawfinches - Billy Bigbeaks we called 'em when I was a lad.

[Calvin.The.Unfindable]

I really enjoyed this, a nice relaxing vlog, and I do enjoy your honesty by telling us that the birds had moved away by the time you got there, other vloggers would have edited that out, and changed the narrative.
I enjoy how you keep it real.
Another great video from you.

[NaturallyCuriousUK]

Excellent share of a "real" experience seeking a target species. I managed a very dubious long-range silhouette view of Hawfinch about 3 years ago but have never managed any photos or footage. As for Brambling? Still on my "not yet seen" list. Good video Liam. Keep 'em coming mate! 👍🙂👍

[FeraForus]

Amazing view of all sorts of species, you must have been buzzing on the drive home! The shots of the yellowhammers and hawfinches were particularly lovely. Definitely an example of it always being worth asking what someone staring at seemingly nothing is actually looking at!

[GregsWildlife]

Nice variety of birds there. I love the colouration of the yellow hammer, I don't know why, but I'm always surprised by how yellow they are!

[anthonymorris]

Youre a natural in front of the camera Liam! Great Video. Look at those Yellowhammers! xxxx

[NBNatureTrailvan]

Excellent!!
Great stuff Liam. Very good spots there by the look of it.
I’ve never seen a Hawfinch either. Beautiful birds
Thanks for sharing - another interesting film 👍👍👍

[Compo]

My second viewing of this video Liam for some time and I enjoyed it just as much! Funnily enough K saw a Brambling yesterday at our fields and I wondered what it was until I saw your video . Nice one 👍☺️🙏

[christrella]

Looked like a quiet misty day. Good day in some ways, as birds can be reluctant to fly. And some animals come out in the cloak of low light dampness. Always enjoy joining your walks.

[JacqJansen]

fun with 2 ladies on the road.
The swans at the end are beautiful .
Groetjes Jacq

[jimbojet]

Fantastic. Thank you I have enjoyed this bid. Seeing these beautiful wild birds in their natural habitat, just getting on with things, is a real treat. Thank you.

[amorylazlo]

It could be those rare birds are actually nerd spotters who tell their mates about how many wooly hats and anoraks they have spotted on their holiday in England

[TropicalGardeningCyprus]

Childhood memories... I use to catch these 2 on nets as a kid. Usually I kept them for a few days up to a week before feeling bad enough about it to release them. There were so many more 30 years ago, so much more. I've stopped netting when I turned 17 and picked up fishing... you've reminded me of those times.

[HelenaMikas]

Great video and you had success .Company of people you know and birds on the ground has got to be a winner 👍

[Spacey]

Awesome video, thank you. I wondered where the chaffinches had gone & the yellowhammers. Now I know. Real shame as they both brighten up the gardens with their lovely plumeage.

[peteranddorothybowles]

Hawfinch You lucky so and so I've always wanted to see one Kent coast is where im from

[alastairsmith]

Another great upload. I have not seen a yellowhammer in over 20 years.

[joamalin]

About two weeks ago two hawfinches started to fly up my window where I keep a little bowl with seeds for wild birds. This is the first year I've seen them. In my language we call them "fat beaks" :)

[juliehilton]

I’ve never seen a brambling or a hawfinch, I think hawfinches look really well groomed 😂. Hey let’s call it what it actually is, never mind a change in farming practices it’s an over use of herbicides and pesticides that is killing all the insects and wild flowers that provide the food for these birds! One question how many swallows did you see this year? I’d say 2, I used to see loads lining wires 2!! All year! It’s time to stop the pesticides it will affect the whole food chain once these birds and insects are gone there’s no bringing them back! Rant over but no apology for it xxx great video 👏🏻👏🏻