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    RFI: Western Pyrenees early August Lammergeier/Wallcreeper.

    Thank you rosbifs.
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    RFI: Western Pyrenees early August Lammergeier/Wallcreeper.

    I'm looking for any information anyone might have on good spots in the western Pyrenees for early August. Trip is a family holiday near Biarritz so birding time will be restricted (:mad:). Main target is Lammergeier and, if possible, Wallcreeper. Most sources say the migration spot at the Col...
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    My repair process by Swarovski

    I had a somewhat similar experience a few years ago with an eyepiece I sent to Swarovski to be repaired. Dark patch visible against a lighter background - sent for repair - came back improved but not resolved. As I was conscious of this defect in the eyepiece I noticed it every time I looked...
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    Looking for Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini/AudioMoth.

    I realise that there is a thread for wanted items in the classifieds section (have posted there too) but thought there might be a more concentrated target audience here. I'm looking for a Song Meter Mini or an AudioMoth if anyone has one which they are looking to offload. Regards, Aonghus.
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    The Birds of County Cork

    https://www.book2look.com/book/53GeRisRnP
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    Attach binoculars to backpack.

    As someone who suffers from back and neck issues I think its a great idea. I toyed with the idea of using the weight of my backpack to take the weight of my bins in front but got a decent harness in the end that does the job nicely. I’ll definitely give this nethod a try though. Thank you Herman...
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    Is there a phone scoping adaptor for Kowa TSN 883 and iPhoneX?

    I use this with my 883 and iPhone SE: https://www.birders-store.co.uk/viking-smart-phone-adapter.html and it’s cheap, effective and simple to use.
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    Marsh Tits / Willow Tits

    Any likelihood of those raptor and owl species not yet lucky enough to have their ‘own’ Poyser having the honour bestowed upon them? WTSE, Red Kite, Marsh, Hen & Monty’s Harriers, Hobby, Merlin, Peregrine (update), Long and Short-eared Owls & updated Barn Owl would finish off the bookcase...
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    Does "Owls of Europe" worth its price?

    It's a superb book and essential reading for anyone with an interest in European owls. It would be a bargain at twice the price. You won't regret buying it.
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    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    A female Hawfinch was on Inishmore on 2nd May with two birds there on the 3rd May and a single bird on 4th May. As usual we didn't hear about them until it was too late. I know there are some poor shots floating around somewhere. Ussher stated that the Hawfinch was recorded a few times in Galway...
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    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    It was good fun to be honest. I had hoped to get 150 species but this would have required a not small amount of luck. A lack of westerly winds at the right time ruled out a few species and this coupled with any scarce passerines of any description but the kybosh on 150. I'll repeat the...
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    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    The satellite-tracked male eagle from Connemara flew over Galway city on one occasion in July or August. What was more than likely the same bird was seen perched on a soil bank close to the river Corrib at the end of Chestnut Lane around the same time. My dad had one soaring over the city centre...
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    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    145 species within the city boundary. Highlights were Ross's Gull,Great Egret,Long-tailed Skua, Roseate Tern,Barn and Long-eared Owls and 6 species of raptor. Managed to miss WT Eagle, Grey Phalarope, Slaty-backed Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Little Auk, Snow Bunting and Yellow-browed Warbler which...
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    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    Good stuff! All the views I've had have been from a few km away. It's possible to see it from Bushypark Church - a distance of over 6km!
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    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    Great Egret still at Muckrush on St. Stephens day. Forster's Tern at Nimmo's yesterday. Anyone have any Fieldfares in town?
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