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    Golden Eagle Pair Almeria Spain 27th May 2022

    See attached photos I have visited the same area of Almeria several times a year for the last 16 years and other than an occasional young Golden Eagle passing through on dispersal I am not aware of a pair nesting in the area during that time. On the last day of my visit I saw this pair of what...
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    Cowal Pennisula early July

    I am staying for 3 days along Loch Long in July and would like to make the most of the area whilst there. We are staying with another couple so I cannot spend all day birding and nature watching. First light for a few hours will be best for me whilst the others are asleep. Any tips and local...
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    Canon Lens repairs, any suggestions

    I had a mishap with my canon 100-400mm mkii this morning. It slid less than a foot from resting on my bag onto grass with and a monopod attached and a one and a half inch section of the lens collar has snapped off. I can only think the leverage of the monopod hasnt helped as it was such a minor...
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    Goosander River Bollin

    Just got back from a walk down the River Bollin at Dunham. Not a soul about and what a surprise, I had seen a Male Goosander fly over the river yesterday but this morning I saw the female with 14 chicks. They were a good few weeks old. I didn't realise they bred this far south. They were a bit...
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    Canon 7dii top scroll wheel sticking

    I have had a 7dii for 5 years but has had only moderate use mostly in hot weather in Spain and has never been wet but was used in Sri Lanka last year on a dusty safari. The top scroll wheel has out of the blue started sticking. It is harder to turn than previously and has a tight spot like on...
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    Golden/Spanish Imperial Eagle Lubrin Almeria 9/10/17

    A local non birder with broken english told me there were many eagles in Lubrin , Almeria including Spanish Imperial Eagles. So the plan was a quick look around the local swamp then a trip to Lubrin Via Bedar. Problem was I left my bins on the car roof at the swamp only realising when I got to...
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    Confirmation of Bonelli's Eagle, Almeria, Spain 4.10.17

    Just back from Vera, Almeria, Spain. I was watching 9 Booted Eagles over the marsh when this raptor came in low from behind. I was blinded as it flew directly into the low morning sun but managed a few badly underexposed shots before losing it completely. I assumed it was another booted eagle...
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    Gleneagles 22.10.17

    Any ideas? I am staying near Gleneagles from 22nd of October for a week. Are there any good nature reserves or walks within an hours drive max to see birds, mamals. No specific target species. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks Karl
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    Kestrel chicks

    What is a normal brood for Kestrels. I am in Spain and have seen a Kestrel nest high up in quarry with six chicks in varies stages of development. They all seem well fed and and viable for fledging Karl
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    Collared Flycatcher, Almeria Spain

    I have seen a collared flycatcher today in the Cabrera Mountains, Almeria Spain. As far as I am aware they do not breed in Spain rare in migration passage. Can anyone with more local knowledge confirm this. I have a photo but cannot download it until later tomorrow when I arrive home in...
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    warbler ID Southern Spain

    Confirmation required, is this a Melodious Warbler. Seen yesterday in moist mountainous area of Almeria Spain with lots of lush vegetation. Very musical song. Thanks in advance
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    Flying waders help with ID

    Seen in Southern Spain flying over coastal Marsh in December 2014. They were some distance away and the photo is heavily cropped. Waders are not my strongest point but then again not much is. I think they are Ruff but not at all positive about this. If anyone confirm confirm ID I would be most...
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    Ringtail Harrier ID Cyprus 11th May 14

    attached Photo is heavily cropped of a Montagu or Pallid Harrier taken at Anarita Park in Cyprus on the 11th of May. I think it is a Montagu's because of darker edges to wings but am a bit thrown by appearance of light collar and what appears to be a grey neck. Any assistance in confirming...
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    New member from Manchester, England

    Hello all, I have been a member for a few months but have just read other posts and got used to navigating the site. I have found it very useful. I have been a keen birder since around 14 years old and have a good knowledge but still plenty to learn. I turn 50 tomorrow and have decided to...
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