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    ID from paint sketch - Titchwell, Norfolk, UK

    I saw this bird today with a flock of goldfinches and chaffinches. It was of a similar size/build to the goldfinch but from what I saw it had a smaller bill. I mainly only saw its back but it did turn its head briefly and I didn't notice any obvious facial markings. Its head and top of wings...
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    Fair used price % of new

    I recently ordered a used scope of which the new price is £400, I paid £170 (it was priced £200 but on black friday deal). I thought this was a fair price; I've always thought when buying/selling used, 50% of new value is what it should be. HOWEVER, upon receiving the scope, it was the wrong...
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    Straight travel scope help/recommendations

    I am driving myself mad trying to find the right travel scope so someone please please help me! I have owned a travel scope before; a Celeston Hummingbird ED which I was very disappointed with and ended up selling it. But now I'm going to coastal reserves more often and find my 8x binoculars are...
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    Spotting scope alternatives

    Up until now my 8x binoculars have served me brilliantly, but having bought a car a few weeks ago I find myself going to coastal areas much more often and sometimes wishing I had something with a stronger magnification. I don't want a big heavy spotting scope since I already carry a lot of gear...
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    Bird ID 'textbook' UK?

    I was wondering if there are any UK bird ID books that read more like a school textbook? I have several ID books which are all great but they all tend to jump right into the individual species; they might have a very brief introduction to a group of birds but generally don't really go into much...
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    Penguin books and documentaries

    I'm looking for books, documentaries or other useful resources about any/all of the penguin species. I've managed to find a couple of documentaries but not nearly as many as I expected there would be for such a well-liked animal/bird. My book search is going even worse because it's just coming...
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    Looks like mistle thrush but huge bill? UK bird ID help

    This morning I spotted a bird on the flat roofs opposite me that caught my attention because of its large bill. I quickly grabbed my binoculars and from behind it looked like a mistle thrush (which would be unusual enough since I've never seen one anywhere near my flat), also a short glimpse at...
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    Where and when for owls?

    Newbie birder here wanting to see some owls. I was lucky enough to see three baby Tawny Owls down Marriotts Way earlier in the year but so far they have been my only owls. I live in Mile Cross, Norwich (near Mile Cross Gardens) and I don't own a car so needs to be in walking distance - Marriotts...
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    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    As a new birder, picking up an identification guide with 642 British birds including all the rarities is pretty daunting. Especially when you consider all the different plumages for each species and then of course you want to try and learn the songs/calls as well... you start to do the maths and...
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    My 200 Bird Year - Bird Watching Magazine

    I have been reading this years back issues of Bird Watching magazine since I only started birdwatching in February, and came across their 'My 200 Bird Year' challenge. Just wondering if any of you are taking part? If so, how are you doing? It also got me thinking, what is considered a good...
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    Marriott's Way, Norwich, UK

    I haven't been birdwatching long but today I had my best day in terms of numbers of species seen. Previously my highest number was 21, today I saw 31! Including 3 new species for me. I know it's probably a modest number for more experienced birders but for me it was a really fantastic day. I...
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    How useful are dated bird books?

    How useful are dated bird books? How old does a book have to be to be 'out of date' in your opinion? I'm new to bird watching and want to get myself a broad range of bird related books - evolution, migration, anatomy, physiology etc. anything and everything. I have an interest in science in...
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    What to use when your 8x binoculars aren't powerful enough?

    I'm a new birder and have a pair of 8x binoculars which have been really great for most situations. But every now and then there's a bird that's just too far away to see properly let alone attempt to identify. I don't want to be carrying around a tonne of gear so a spotting scope is not an...
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    Hi from Norwich, UK

    Hi, I'm Hannah, 27 years old and live in Norwich, UK. I've always loved birds and have 7 as pets but for some reason I had never taken much notice of wild birds. A few months ago I saw a small brown bird run across the path into some bushes as I was walking to work - later on I tried to figure...
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