The area of South East Essex where I live has recently become a very important place, and has drawn in Twitchers (Bird Watchers) from many areas. They are all trying to take pictures of the Scandanavian Waxwings that have arrived here over the past couple of weeks.
Some of these people drive the length and breadth of the country in pursuit of different birds. It really amazes me, but then, I'm the type of person who would do the same thing, but in my case it would be to see rare railway locomotives, and not birds.
Each to their own, I suppose, to 'ordinary' people, both us Gricers, (Trainspotters) and Twitchers are weird anyway.
brian.b
Re: A "Twitchers' Paradise"
admin wrote:
The area of South East Essex where I live has recently become a very important place, and has drawn in Twitchers (Bird Watchers) from many areas. They are all trying to take pictures of the Scandanavian Waxwings that have arrived here over the past couple of weeks.
Some of these people drive the length and breadth of the country in pursuit of different birds. It really amazes me, but then, I'm the type of person who would do the same thing, but in my case it would be to see rare railway locomotives, and not birds.
Each to their own, I suppose, to 'ordinary' people, both us Gricers, (Trainspotters) and Twitchers are weird anyway.
oh come on admin, let's be honest and tell everybody we aren't trainspotters, gricers or anoraks anymore. we are railway enthusiasts now. just to please you, i have worked as guard behind some famous steam locomotives. sir nigel gresley, britannia, union of south africa, clan line and duke of gloucester with the last being the best journey. will put details on another thread for you.
The area of South East Essex where I live has recently become a very important place, and has drawn in Twitchers (Bird Watchers) from many areas. They are all trying to take pictures of the Scandanavian Waxwings that have arrived here over the past couple of weeks.
