tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post8697447362056125862..comments2024-01-05T03:39:19.218-08:00Comments on Holywell Birding: Warblers, and em WarblersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08939728459683869937noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-54511235680503877812010-05-11T08:06:47.687-07:002010-05-11T08:06:47.687-07:00Just thought I'd add a little more info.:-) T...Just thought I'd add a little more info.:-) The 'Scribbling' markings on the egg where once thought to hold demonic meaning! (birds Britannica). The 'hammer' part of the name is derived from the German word 'Ammer' which means bunting. Cheers. Brian.Killy Birderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966819525852998884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-22642585209028460212010-05-11T06:05:50.491-07:002010-05-11T06:05:50.491-07:00It certainly had a few names.
Thanks for your add...It certainly had a few names.<br /><br />Thanks for your added research :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939728459683869937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-87856796493302018542010-05-11T06:04:07.451-07:002010-05-11T06:04:07.451-07:00A bit of research and more for the list for Yellow...A bit of research and more for the list for Yellowhammer.<br />Yellow Yeldring, Yellow Bunting, Gold-spink, Yoldring, Yeorling, Yeldrock, Yellow Yite, Yoit, Yarlin, Yeet, Blakeling, Gladdie, Golden Amber, Scribbling Schoolmaster.<br />JohnJohnnykinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076909025101532481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-69956422621414012242010-05-11T05:52:05.231-07:002010-05-11T05:52:05.231-07:00Thanks for that Cain, interesting stuff to be look...Thanks for that Cain, interesting stuff to be looked up.<br />Cheers<br />JohnJohnnykinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076909025101532481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-17793468863390571482010-05-10T13:56:58.890-07:002010-05-10T13:56:58.890-07:00Got them two from 'Th Observer's Book of B...Got them two from 'Th Observer's Book of Birds' Eggs' by G. Evans. Got some more for you haha, known as a Yellow Yowlie locally in Northumberland, and looks like I've had a spelling mistake, 'Scribblie' <br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />CainAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939728459683869937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-18306079678060343632010-05-10T13:25:27.326-07:002010-05-10T13:25:27.326-07:00I'd just come across the term 'scribbling&...I'd just come across the term 'scribbling' lark myself whilst preparing some info. The 'Writing Lark' and 'Scribe' is a bit added info which I shall include.:-) Cheers. BrianKilly Birderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966819525852998884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-4199917194402440622010-05-10T03:46:56.932-07:002010-05-10T03:46:56.932-07:00I'll be done and dusted on Friday, then it wil...I'll be done and dusted on Friday, then it will be time for some proper blogging :) <br /><br />'Scribbles' refers to the pattern on the Yellowhammer's egg, (lots of scribble like lines), Yellowhammers themselves used to be referred to as Writing Lark, Scribbling Lark, and Scribe. I got the term off my dad.<br /><br />Cheers, <br /><br />CainAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939728459683869937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-90028317476236266742010-05-10T03:41:44.377-07:002010-05-10T03:41:44.377-07:00I agree with Brian, we need MORE Holywell Birding ...I agree with Brian, we need MORE Holywell Birding as your observations Cain are always a joy. Great to read about all the nests you came across. <br />Forgive my ignorance but could you explain the term "scribbles"<br />Cheers JohnJohnnykinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076909025101532481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642691088738135755.post-85525735201219151482010-05-09T14:49:08.079-07:002010-05-09T14:49:08.079-07:00Good to see you back up and birding and blogging:-...Good to see you back up and birding and blogging:-) Sounds like a good day, apart from the revising bit! I just came across the term 'scribbles' the other day. Cheers. Brian.Killy Birderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966819525852998884noreply@blogger.com