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Recent content by John Watson

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    Hen Harriers Cambrian mountains (wales)

    Jude, if I've got this wrong, then I'm being really unfair to you, and sincere apologies in advance to someone who's developing an interest in birds, and trying to join in with others in this wonderful hobby. As always, birds' welfare comes before the interests of anyone posting here The thing...
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    Help to identify please?

    You said there's a video; that might clarify things. Could you attach it please ?
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    The Rise of the Phwitcher

    Polite persuasion is the only way to stop this - most people respond to courtesy; confrontation tends to polarise opinion & gets nowhere The alternative is to ignore them - which implies that their behaviour is acceptable I don't like intervening either. Some years ago I approached an elderly...
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    Is avian taxonomy still dependent on ongoing specimen collection?

    Very well said, Julian. The UK grew out of shooting vagrants a century ago. As for analysing the stomach contents (as reported by njlarsen), shooting the bird seems in some cases to be a way of saving money and/or effort. I would hope that Birdlife International would provide guidance on when...
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    Is avian taxonomy still dependent on ongoing specimen collection?

    There's an invention over here called a "net", often used over here because we don't have that other invention, the "gun"
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    Is avian taxonomy still dependent on ongoing specimen collection?

    I was on the Birdquest trip to the Philippines (1993 ?) that discovered the Bukidnon Woodcock on Mount Kitanglad. In fact, I was standing next to the Swedish chap who accidentally flushed it. We immediately realised it was very likely a new species, because at the time there weren't any known...
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    I have a California Quail in my garden South Lincolnshire

    Quail meat again, don't know where, don't know when ... (with apologies to fenmarshman & anyone who likes music)
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    Backwater Birding - Seaton, Devon

    Hi Bun, Sounds a good migrant trap for us to visit when we are down at Colyton at the end of next week. Looked on the map, but can't see a cemetery at Beer - could you give us directions? Thanks and good birding, John
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    Where for Barn Owl and Med Gull?

    Thanks guys, Axe Estuary sounds a real gem. What a stroke of luck booking Colyton - we had no idea how good the area is for birds, we just booked it cos' it was central and available at Bank Holiday. Can't be all day birding as our 9 yo has to be entertained too, but look forward to getting out...
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    Where for Barn Owl and Med Gull?

    Hi Just 2 weeks till our stay in Colyton in East Devon, and wondered if anyone could share any good places for Barn Owl and Med Gull. We intend to travel around a bit, so anywhere in East or South Devon would be do-able though somewhere more local for Barn Owl would probably be easier. Thanks!
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    Jersey Tiger Moth, Torbay

    Thanks Sean & Rob, we'll keep an eye out wherever we are
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    Backwater Birding - Seaton, Devon

    Thanks everyone for the info - we are really looking forward to our visit at the end of August, sounds like a great local patch you all have. Good birding!
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    Jersey Tiger Moth, Torbay

    Dear All, We will be on holiday in Devon at the end of August, and noticed that Jersey Tiger Moth is well-established in the Torbay area. Can anyone recommend a good, easily accessible place to look for them? Thanks!
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    Dorset birding

    Chris, thanks - the Durlston website has some really nice info, we'll try to visit both Durlston and Arne. John
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    Cirl Bunting in August?

    Andrew, Thanks - looking forward to it. BW, John
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