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    Seawatching at Porthgwarra this weekend (Sat 16th July)

    I've just had a look at the forecasted seawatching conditions for this coming Saturday (16th July) in SW Cornwall and they look ideal for Porthgwarra. Similar conditions last weekend saw multiple Cory's Shearwater, Pomarine Skuas & Storm Petrel, several Great Shearwater and a semi-lingering...
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    Awkward Species (British)

    I've been birding for over ten years now and am still missing the following, despite a fair amount of effort seawatching and responding to sightings.... Great Shearwater Cory's Shearwater Caspian Tern (nightmare mobile one day species I haven't even been close to; anybody else suffering with...
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    Seawatching at Porthgwarra over the bank holiday weekend

    Hi all, I am heading down to Cornwall (Porthgwarra and possibly Pendeen) for some seawatching this coming weekend. Does anybody have any tips for me as it's my first time in the area. Where specifically do I go on the headland (at both sites) ? What time should I arrive each morning ? What...
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    Seawatching at Uwchmynydd (Lleyn Peninsula)

    Anybody any feedback on where to go and whether it is fruitful here. Saturday & Sunday look very promising here. I'm in work until five and then I have no computer access.
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    Scottish Weekend - Help required

    Folks, I'm planning on a long weekend to pick up some Scottich specials. Does anybody have tips on where to go (and how to minimise mileage) to increase my chances on: Pure Rock Dove Ptarmigan Scottish / Parrot Crossbill Capercaillie (I'm aware this will be unlikely) White-tailed Eagle (from...
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    Bird species the masses wouldn't know about

    What regular UK species (non-vagrant) is the least likely to be known about by the general public ? Everybody knows Robin and probably a few other genus with varying levels of accuracy but what would stump pretty much all but the hardy birder. My top three: Curlew Sandpiper Stone Curlew Gadwall
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    UK list to age ratio

    A strictly unofficial way of seeing whether you are on target for a decent life list... Simply divide the number of different BOU species on your list by your age. My guideline below will tell you how you're doing. Ages 12-18 Average - 8 or below Good - Between 8+12 Excellent 12 & above...
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    Bl00dy Quail time again

    It's that time of year again where Quails have arrived and are calling. Hands up if you've actually laid eyes on one in this country, and how many hours it took you to do so. I've spent interminable hours listening and watching and trying to be pre-emptive on where it might show to no avail...
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    Turkey - May 2004

    Turkey trip report Present:- C.Butler / A.Coleman / R.Holland / D Richardson Monday 17th May 2004 – Sunday 23rd May 2004 After a seemingly endless wait the time had arrived. My first birding trip abroad ! I’d paid my dues to the local Millett’s store and stocked up on a new flask, hat...
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    Most evocative memory

    What's everybody's most evocative memory from their birding life ? Catching up with that Holy Grail bird ? A foreign excursion ? Your first visit to Norfolk / India trip / Galapagos endemics / seawatch or pelagic / or even a visit to local patch ? The one moment that will live with you until...
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    Biggest tarts

    What are the most common and obvious birds missing from your lists, and how many birds are on each member's lists ? I have 306 but still need... Mealy Redpoll (simply can't motivate myself) Sooty Shearwater (bogey bird) Scottish specials (Ptarmigan, Capercaillie, Scot Crossbill, pure Rock...
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