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  1. Johnny Allan

    Books on GULLS? Need to help learn gulls.

    The Gull 'Bible' is 'Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America' by Olsen and Larsson. This will help.
  2. Johnny Allan

    RSPB shock at Osborne attack on environmental rules (RSPB)

    I can't see why the RSPB are 'shocked' about this. It's obvious what's happening. The Earth's habitat, biodiversity and environment is being irreparably damaged or destroyed by unabaiting and unsustainable human population growth, Britain is no different from the rest of the planet. Last year...
  3. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    The Surrey Vice County list is 332, which I thought was pretty low before seeing some of the other inland county totals. Having the Thames along our northern border must be an advantage. Johnny
  4. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    I quite agree Walshiae, Beddington still turns up outstanding birds and I'm still trudging the sludge (and the landfill nowadays). An airiel shot shows an 'oasis' in a sea of concrete. Being part of the River Wandle Valley and reasonably close to the Thames is definitely an advantage and sites...
  5. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi Ken, I once saw an Olive-backed Pipit in Epping Forest and wasn't the Grey-cheeked Thrush around that area ? My patch is BeddingtonSF, see here: http://www.diporglory.co.uk/ Also I am doing a Surrey year list this year, see here: http://surreybirding.blogspot.com/ I usually stick to...
  6. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Sounds good to me Ken, where do you do your birding ? Johnny
  7. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi Owen, I admire your tenacity. It's a shame you can't present evidence for your assertion and, from your excuse, I can understand why but if that's the case, it's probably not what I was looking for. Anyway, other than others popping up and confirming that, all things being equal, they have...
  8. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi Frenchy, well Owen beat you to it. At least you can read my reply :-) Johnny
  9. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi Owen, this can't be right. You've made a few points and I'll answer each one: "True Johnny. It depends on the scenario. I would come back with there are many people who SAY that but pound for pound, same time in the field, same good areas, produce significantly less." Where is your...
  10. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi Owen, whilst I agree with that, I must qualify it by adding that someone who has found lots of scarce or rare birds does not necessarily have more birding ability than someone who has found less Johnny
  11. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi Frenchy, I'm wrong ? Let me know when you find the link to an account of this, it's gotta be interesting. I disagree that there is the same bias for a basic life list as a self-found life list. All things being equal in the amount of birding I've done in my life. There is no doubt in my...
  12. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi James, having read the various points made, I agree. Whatever set of rules one applies, surely a life list of self-found birds is going to be biased to where you live and bird. That said, no reason why someone can't have one if they wish. Correct me if i'm wrong but I just can't see anyone...
  13. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi Owen, no reason for offence to be taken, I've also heard the argument before, although I'd call it a point, and it is, of course, correct. It's just that there are some (not your good self of course), who crow about the 'good' birds they've self-found when it's all relative. Of course it's...
  14. Johnny Allan

    400 In A Year??

    Hi there, I'm in the final weeks of doing a Surrey year list. I have just broken my old record of 195, which may not seem many, compared to the big coastal counties, but is not bad for an landlocked inland county. To get the highest list possible in Surrey, you have to put in a lot of time on...
  15. Johnny Allan

    Hants, Berks and Surrey Borders

    Hi there, my 2011 Surrey year list has been progressing well and now stands at 194 species as we enter the second winter period. So far it has been a fantastic bird-filled year in this great county, with lots of surprises. My species list so far is here...
  16. Johnny Allan

    Surrey Birding

    Hi there, my 2011 Surrey year list has been progressing well and now stands at 194 species as we enter the second winter period. So far it has been a fantastic bird-filled year in this great county, with lots of surprises. My species list so far is here...
  17. Johnny Allan

    Uk400club 'list Of Lists' Etc Etc

    Hi there, I was fortunate enough to bump into UK400Club President, Lee Evans this afternoon when he wandered into Surrey to see the Shorelark at Walton-on-Thames. Apparently, my name has been removed from the UK400Club list of lists. Bizarrely, Lee informed me that my entry had been removed a...
  18. Johnny Allan

    Uk400club 'list Of Lists' Etc Etc

    Sorry Chris, misunderstood your 'here we go again' comment. This thread is not to everyone's taste or interest (what percentage of threads on here are?), but it has been entertaining or of interest to some.
  19. Johnny Allan

    Uk400club 'list Of Lists' Etc Etc

    Maybe Chris, but then no-one is forced to look at this (or any), thread at the end of a gun barrel. I come across loads of criticism of Birdforum (not specifically this particular thread), but most of those who complain about it, don't seem to be able to keep away.... I'm sure everyone believes...
  20. Johnny Allan

    Dewick's Plusia

    Many thanks for your help and suggestions. Good Mothing Johnny Allan
  21. Johnny Allan

    Dewick's Plusia

    Hi there, over the past few weeks, up to eight Dewick's Plusia Moths have been trapped or seen at Beddington SF, Greater London/Surrey. Since Dewick's Plusia is supposed to be a vagrant to Britain, we find this pretty amazing. http://surreybirding.blogspot.com/2011/09/moth-wednesday.html We...
  22. Johnny Allan

    Surrey Birding

    Sorry, I forgot Factor but you must have see the three reported. They've been there for ten days now Johnny
  23. Johnny Allan

    Chiffchaffs and Willow Warblers - London UK

    Hi Chris, I remember you giving me this reply when I was going to suggest a suitable guide when you posted a picture of a (I think it was a Dunnock ?), back in 2009: "I'm a Nature lover who likes taking pictures of Wildlife. I study the behaviour of the birds in my garden, but about once a...
  24. Johnny Allan

    Uk400club 'list Of Lists' Etc Etc

    Well you have bothered, once again, to go to the trouble of posting on this thread which is "becoming a bit tiresome", as you put it (and whoever you are). "With posts like your's" ? Which ones are you referring to ? I'm happy to clarify them if they're giving you some trouble. Kind regards...
  25. Johnny Allan

    Uk400club 'list Of Lists' Etc Etc

    But you keep on coming back to it....
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