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    The Highlands and Islands Thread

    It is a lousy time of year to see, let alone photograph cresties. You do realise that they Schedule 1 protected don't you? That means that you will need a licence to photograph them at or near the nest, which they almost certainly will be at this time of year. Autumn would be much better for...
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    Scotland in October

    The small birds will have shipped out or flocked up. However, this gives excellent opportunities. Go to Loch Garten and take sunflower hearts with you. Dozens of coal tits coming to your hands to feed and cresties within stroking distance. Loads of wintering birds arriving - thrushes,wildfowl...
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    The road from leading northwest from Altnaharra to Loch Hope - which I described as Mamba Country in the book (miles and miles of bugger all) - was an absolute death trap last time we tried it. The road due north from Altnaharra was certainly sprouting grass. I was always surprised that the...
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Congratulations. My copy has just arrived. You seem quite normal;););););)
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Thanks for the good wishes. Don't worry - it's never a hardship to go/go back. Fortunately, mountains don't move very far, so most of the information in the book is still accurate. I envy your wife though (no, not in that way...). I can remember our first trip to the Highlands over 30 years ago...
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Thanks for the message. I'm fine, though terminal apathy has set in. Best wishes to you too.
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Ah. But did written word match up to the person you vaguely know? I had about half an hour to draft some silly answers when someone far more famous than me dropped out at the last minute. I just hope that no-one took my answer of 'Move to Norfolk' too seriously when asked what was the best way...
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    Applecross NW Scotland

    Ptarmigan on the to of Bealach na Ba if the road isn't closed. The Bays should hold good numbers of divers, especially Great Northerns. Local specialities such as Black Guillemot, hooded crow, twite and rock dove. Shieldai is well worth exploring - chance of white tailed eagle. Kylerhea just...
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    Are new scopes really better?

    If you can wait a couple of weeks, it would be well worth your while visiting the Bird Fair at Rutland Water. In the optics marquee there, you will be able to compare dozens of models side by side, ranging from the top of the range to more modest examples. See https://birdfair.org.uk/ for more...
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    Scotland advice

    Hi Retrodaz, If you are interested in my book, I can do you a deal on a signed, dedicated copy. If you are not sure, pm me with your email address and I'll send you a free sample chapter, no obligation whatsoever. This offer applies to all BF members. Cheers, Gordon
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    Wood Warbler in Scotland...

    Craigellachie NNR in Aviemore is good. KIlliecrankie NTS just off the A9 is excellent, with birds often at eye-level. As you head west, the valleys southwest of Inverness - Cannich, Strathfarrar and Affric all hold wood warblers
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    Planning a scotland trip for 2020

    Hi Owene, If you are interested in my book, then send me your email address in a pm and I'll send you a sample chapter and details of a special offer for a signed copy. This applies to any other BF members reading this who might be interested. No obligation whatsoever.
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    Griswold's Vacations 2019

    Hi Rich, Congrats on the Caper. We're up in May so I'll be picking your brains before then - send me a pm if the info is sensitive. I would put Arran at the bottom of your list - a relatively small island with nowhere to go if you want to escape for the day. I'm always happy to sing the...
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    Little Owls - Flitcham?

    There was one reported briefly last weekend - the day before we visited naturally <grin>
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    A149 - Norfolk

    Fake news I'm afraid - the scheme for installing speed cameras was in place before the accident
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