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    Stop-over in Singapore in July

    I have visited Singapore on four occasions and have seen Colugo three times during the day at Hindhede Nature Reserve at the base of Bukit Timah. From the main car park take the trail towards the quarry and check the trees in the vicinity of the children’s playground. The Colugos often sit in...
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    Leafhopper sp

    Andy, have a look at Lamprotettix nitidulus.
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    Have you ever been torn between a twitch or sporting events?

    I think you'll find that the Baggies fan in question is Steve Whitehouse.
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    Bush-cricket Ecrins

    Goes to show what I know, I'll leave it to the experts.
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    Bush-cricket Ecrins

    Looks good to me Steve.
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    Goa Late March/early April

    Hi Chris, I've spent time in Goa during March through to the middle of April. Although it does start to get hotter and more humid the later you visit this shouldn't present any real issues. The birding is equally as good as earlier in the winter with plenty to see. I don't recall any real change...
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    Help for Id, in Singapore

    Possibly Gekko monarchus, but I'm no expert.
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    Otter in Singapore

    I agree with T.O. - Smooth-coated Otters are regular in Singapore and are often seen during the day, particularly around Marina Bay where they can often be seen along the road between the bay gardens and the river. Asian Small-clawed are far more more restricted in distribution in Singapore and...
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    The Lepidopterist moth trap from ALS

    Out of interest what were your problems with the Skinner?
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    The Lepidopterist moth trap from ALS

    Hi Steve, are you still using a Heath trap. If so I'm sure you'll find the step up to a Skinner a revelation. I'm fortunate enough to be able to run an MV in my garden so can't comment on the actinic bulbs but either of the two being sold by ALS would seem ideal. It might be worth contacting...
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    Malaysia

    Hi Paul, I was in Singapore a few weeks ago and saw a couple of Red-legged Crakes at the Chinese Gardens. It didn't take me too much effort to find them there but I've struggled to find them at the botanical gardens. PM me if you want tighter gen. Stuart
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    Locust species Fuerteventura Canary Islands February 2018

    I'd plump for Desert Locust.
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    Zapata day trip

    You won't miss the BHQD at Cueva, they're the easiest quail doves in the world. Head for the restaurant and you'll have them at your feet. I had Ovenbird there as well as other sites. I dipped Stygian Owl and I believe the cuckoo is best seen at Cayo Coco. Stuart
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    Zapata day trip

    Hi John, You're in the right ball park regarding travel time from Varadero, so the earlier you can leave the more time you'll have in the field. The wren is traditionally searched for just after first light, so might be a tricky proposition unless you leave in the middle of the night. You...
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    Zapata day trip

    I wandered everywhere with my bins and camera, even in urban areas, and had no issues whatsoever. As you say, Cubans are some of the friendliest people in the world and in my limited experience it's also one of the safest places I've ever visited. I certainly wouldn't have any qualms about...
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    Zapata day trip

    Hi J Where are you heading to Zapata from? I think your chances of finding a local guide on spec when you arrive are slim but I have just returned from Cuba so can provide you with some up to date info on what I saw and where. I spent a few days at Zapata and it's easy without a guide unless you...
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    Cuba November 2017

    The house in question is in the village of Palpite, a couple of km north of Playa Larga. It is in the north east corner of the village - if you come by taxi, park on the main road just before the right hand turn to Sopillar. The house is a couple of streets in from the road and is now painted...
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    Longest twitch by public transport?

    A couple of us twitched Albert from Ipswich in 1984 which took 27 by public transport just to get to Lerwick, not to mention countless hours between connections. I can't for the life of me remember how we got to Unst or by what means.
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    Seeing colugo in peninsular Malaysia

    Hi Steve, I saw several on Langkawi last year, in the grounds of the Andaman resort. I'd go as far to say they're almost unmissable as I could tell you which tree they roost in. It's not the cheapest place to stay but I also got a couple of flying squirrels as well there. PM or Facebook me if...
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    Birding Goa

    Hi MK I know the area like the back of my hand, so can you provide you with as much info as you require regarding birding and more general info on Goa. Probably best to pm me and we can communicate off site. Regards Stuart
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    Goa 2016

    Here's hoping you perk up soon, there's nothing worse than flu when you're on holiday. If you're looking for waders locally it might be worth checking the damp paddies just south of Arpora village just after the narrow bridge on the road to Calangute. When I was last there, in Nov 14, there was...
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    Goa 2016

    Thanks for the visa feedback, it confirms what I've read eleswhere that the payment process is the most annoying part. Still, no trip to India would be complete without an evening swearing at the Indian Embassy website. Back to the birds, there's a couple of recent trip reports from Hannu Jannes...
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    Goa 2016

    Hi Mark, I'll be there again for three weeks from Feb 11th so we should have some up to date gen on this site soon. Did you opt for the visa on arrival and if so how smoothly did it work for you. I'm planning on dong mine in the next couple of days. Keep in touch Stuart
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    January trip help

    Hi Adam, I've tried to send you a PM reply but your inbox is full. Stuart
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    Amphibians for ID - Costa Rica

    Thanks for your input - I can't seem to make my mind up about the id of the glass frog and toad. I was fairly confident No 3 was Bransford's but now I'm not so sure. Stuart
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