Long Shortlist.

Below are the runners and riders for my favourite Bird/Birding Moment of 2013. I will post the winner on New Year's Eve.
Buff-bellied Pipit x2, 13 January 2013 at Kingsmead Quarry, Penduline Tit, 16 February 2013 at Stodmarsh, Paul's spectacular fall, 16 February 2013 at Stodmarsh. Pied-billed Grebe calling, 02 March 2013 at Ham Wall RSPB. Eastern Subalpine Warbler, 27 April 2013 at Landguard. Corncrake, 10 May 2013 at Balranald. Long-tailed Skua passage, 11 May 2013 at Balranald. A "wing clapping" Short-eared Owl, 12 May 2013 at  North Uist. Savi's Warbler, 25 May 2013 at Lakenheath. Roller, 26 May 2013 at Broxhead Common. Bridled Tern, 03 July 2013 at Inner Farne. Daurian Shrike, 05 October 2013 at Pendeen. Pied Wheatear, 10 November 2013 at Collingham Pits. Ivory Gull, 21 December 2013 at Patrington Haven.
Some great birds and birding moments not even on the shortlist.