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    Question about editions of Shorebirds (Hayman, Marchant and Prater)

    Thanks very much for your replies, Tom, Dave and Tony. It's clear now. So, I have a 1991 reprint, not a "2 Rev Ed" as the amazon site states. Any road up, it's a great book! Chris
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    Question about editions of Shorebirds (Hayman, Marchant and Prater)

    Hi Does anyone know the difference between the hardback editions of this book? As far as I can see (from amazon uk) there's a 1986 1st edition (cyan cover with 5 birds in flight) and a revised edition from 1991 (white cover with 4 standing birds, 2 in flight). I bought a used copy online of...
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    WIN an Opticron MM2 52mm travelscope, 13-39x zoom eyepiece, case & tripod worth £400

    Answer 1. Yes 2. No
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    Birding near Pokhara

    Two of us are going to Nepal at the end of November for 10 days. We are hoping to do a day of birding around Pokhara near Phewa Thal lake. Then a 6-day circuit trek from Naya Pul to Ghorepani (&Poon Hill) and back via Ghandruk. In addition to other books, I've been planning the trip using Carol...
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    DIY parabolic reflector microphone

    Hi. There's some info here, including a link to instructions for a DIY mike (but not a parabolic reflector). http://www.wildlife-sound.org/equipment/newcomersguide/microphones.html Chris
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    Wader measurements source wanted

    Ta rockfowl Ouch, that's about 65 quid for a used copy! I'm back in the UK in December, so I'll try and pick up a cheaper used copy on amazon.uk or something. Thanks for the help. Chris
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    Wader measurements source wanted

    Thanks Roman I need data for a lot of species for a comparative study, so I'll try and get my hands on Shorebirds an Identification Guide. It sounds like it's exactly what I need. Thanks again Chris
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    Wader measurements source wanted

    Thanks very much for replying and supplying info, Gretchen, fugl and Dave. I'll look at the ringing forum and also see if I can get my hands on the books you mentioned. Does anyone know if any of the field guides for waders (e.g Waders of Europe, Asia and North America by Message and Taylor)...
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    Wader measurements source wanted

    I'm looking for data on average wader measurements in cm (bill length, leg length etc). Does anyone know of a book or other source? Chris J
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    Birding in the Forest of Bowland.

    Sorry, an old post I know, but in case someone is looking for info on Bowland, I would second Stephen's view on David Hindle and John Wilson's book. I've used it several times since my last post and it's been very useful. Well written and it includes selected, relevant info on other flora and...
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    Birding in the Forest of Bowland.

    more bowland info Also a downloadable info sheet on Bowland here http://www.visitlancashire.com/site/country-escapes/birdwatching Chris
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    Birding in the Forest of Bowland.

    Bowland info Hi I'm originally from around there but moved away long before I started birding. I can't help with precise info, but I have been doing some research as I am thinking of taking a trip there this year. The following may be of some help Birdwatching Walks in Bowland by David...
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    Hello from Tokyo

    Hi all I'm originally from Whalley in England. Have lived in Japan for about 10 years. Started birding last year after many years of hiking and wondering what it was calling down from the trees. 7 months on and I have two pairs of bins, a nice scope, a digiscope setup, about 20 birding...
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