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Welcome to edition 19 of Suburban Magazine. As we are now into autumn (and what a lovely autumn day it is as I am writing this), I feel as though it would be acceptable for me to mention Christmas?
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PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A WONDERFUL WADER SEASON It’s that time of year again when we’re inundated with a range of confusing plumages that test new and experienced birders alike. We have adults showing a mixture of breeding and non-breeding plumages with a myriad of partial moult stages in between and, to make things worse, many young birds in juvenile plumage. One of the most difficult families of birds during this time is the wader family. As I write, I’ve just enjoyed one of the best weeks I’ve ever had watching waders in Yorkshire with a total of 22 wader species being seen on just 3 scheduled walks. A much better show than during the preceding weekend at the Rutland Birdfair. I love watching waders. They really do require you to learn about shape and jizz; the characteristics of a bird. Learning subtle differences in markings and anatomy also helps, for instance, whether a bird shows a wing panel when flying or whether it has a particular tail marking; whether its legs are longer between its body and its ‘knee’ or whether a Little Ringed Plover in Rodley
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facial patch is pointed or rounded etc. Positive identification often requires waiting patiently until the bird shows you the exact body part or behaviour for you to be sure of the species. So how do you learn to separate waders? Firstly, you need to get yourself a good fieldguide. Choose one that has good sized illustrations rather than photographs. To get enough good photographs for each species you’d have to have a very large book indeed. You’ll need representations of males and females (if there is a difference); breeding and non-breeding plumage; juveniles and birds in flight. Make sure that the illustrations are annotated with helpful identification tips highlighting difference rather than similarity. One of the most useful educational resources for birders is the collection of BTO Bird ID guides on YouTube. There are quite a few to help you with waders as well as many more species of birds to learn about. Alternatively, why not join me over the autumn and winter months on my wader walks and learn about these fascinating and challenging birds. Linda Jenkinson teaches people about birds in and around Leeds. For details of classes email linda.startbirding@gmail.com or call 07778 768719. Visit www.startbirding.co.uk or Start Birding on Facebook and Twitter
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Recipe by Bloom Bakers Beetroot Compote
Prep 5 min | Cooking time 40 min
This recipe is based on a compote that my mother used to make and want to share that recipe with you. Method Ingredients 2
Raw beets (medium sized)
2
Bramley apples (medium sizes)
150ml
Water
1.
Dice beets and cut the apples into large wedges and place in a pan together with all the water. Bring to the boil and then let it simmer 25-30min until the beets are soft.
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Mix in the cinnamon and honey. If you like a bit of a bite leave it as it is. Otherwise you blend it down and it’s ready to serve!
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Pancake recipe (basic)
Prep 10 min | Baking: 45 min (using two frying pans) | Makes +/- 25 thin pancakes
Method Ingredients
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250gr
Self raising flour
250gr
Plain flour
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Milk (can also be almond milk)
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Butter/ oil for each pancake 4.
Mix flour with 2/3 of the milk until all the lumps are gone. I usually do this with a whisk, but feel free to use a hand mixer. When you have a smooth mixture you add the two eggs. Mix again until eggs are fully incorporated. Then add the remainder of the milk. The secret to getting a worthy 1st pancake is all in the temperature of the pan. It needs to be piping hot for the first pancake to work. So put the frying pan on the heat without oil (butter) in it and let it become hot. Then add the butter/oil and when that is hot you scoop in your batter. Our batter makes thin pancakes. Slightly thicker than a crêpe. When the batter is no longer runny in the centre and the edges of the pancake start to brown, that is when you flip the pancake. When the other side has browned take the pancake out of the frying pan. And repeat.
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