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    Bird Guide in Chapultepec/CDMX?

    Thanks! I’ll check him out. I was looking at the opus, and saw a lot of good info, but must have missed info about guides if it is there. Yeah, left to my own devices, I’d happily tool around by myself and explore. I had a few solo days in Lisbon last summer and had a splendid time riding...
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    Bird Guide in Chapultepec/CDMX?

    Does anyone know of a knowledgeable birder who leads outings in Chapultepec or Mexico City more broadly? I am headed to Mexico City in a couple months for a very short visit in a group of non-birders. Given the dynamics of the trip, I think my best chance to do some proper birding is to hire a...
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    Best Chances to See an American Dipper in the Seattle Region?

    Ha ha, thanks! Sadly, we didn’t have any luck on that one. I’ll have to wait until another trip. Good to have that info here for future visitors though.
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    Best Chances to See an American Dipper in the Seattle Region?

    Any suggestions on the best places to look for an American Dipper within day-trip driving range of Seattle? I’m headed to Seattle in a few days and trying to piece together my birding itinerary. I’ll mostly be sticking around the city for general (non-dipper) birding, but I plan to rent a car...
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    Seattle Birding

    I’m sorry to see that nobody answered this. I’m here to ask more or less the same question (though I’m planning to rent a car for some of it). Where’d you end up going? How was it?
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    Three Unexpected Days in Lisbon… Birding Advice?

    This was one of the ones that got away from me! We saw one during our day trip down south, but it was the guide who spotted it, and all I got was a non-descript silhouette of a bird flying away. I also thought I might have seen one in the walled park by the palace in Mafra... but neither one was...
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    Three Unexpected Days in Lisbon… Birding Advice?

    Thanks for the advice, Gonçalo. I ended up having a great time during my brief stay in Lisbon. I‘m putting down some of the details, so that anyone searching the forum can refer back. On the day of my arrival: I walked up to Parque Silva Porto, which I could see from my AirBnb. Aside from being...
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    Three Unexpected Days in Lisbon… Birding Advice?

    Thank you, Gonçalo. This is a wealth of information. I actually decided to stay near Monsanto, as it seemed quite interesting. I appreciate you spending the time to put all this down for me. I will check it out and let you know if I have any questions. Much appreciated! 🙏
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    Three Unexpected Days in Lisbon… Birding Advice?

    Thanks for your reply. In order: -This is for mid-May -We are planning to get a car after the three days, but if possible I’d rather use transit during this time. I’m flexible about this, but I find driving abroad to be much less stressful with a navigator in the car. :) -At this point I’m...
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    Three Unexpected Days in Lisbon… Birding Advice?

    Due to a miscommunication with my wife’s extended family (turns out I’m not invited 😅), I’ve suddenly found myself with 3 unexpected days in Lisbon & surrounding area. I’ll be meeting up with my wife at the end of those days, and we’ll continue our journey to the Southern portions of Portugal...
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    Best “Pocket” Binoculars for Non-Birding Travel

    I am looking for recommendations for “pocket” binoculars for an upcoming trip. My wife and I are headed to Portugal with her extended family, and much of the time I will be doing non-birding activities in Lisbon and surrounding area. Later in the trip, we will head off on our own to do some...
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    Wind & American Woodcock Displays

    Luck seems to be a pretty big factor. We went to two spots that were known to be quite active and had no luck… then I went back to the first and had an incredible experience where I got buzzed by flying woodcocks multiple times (just above eye level, and within 8’… so close I could see their...
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    Wind & American Woodcock Displays

    Good luck!
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    Wind & American Woodcock Displays

    Thanks! We tried last night and were treated to still air and a gorgeous sunset… but only a few peents and the sound of one unseen aerial display. I guess a little wind doesn’t preclude displays, but no wind doesn’t guarantee them! 😅 Fingers crossed for next time.
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    Wind & American Woodcock Displays

    Does anyone know how windy is too windy for American Woodcocks to do their display? I’m hoping to see them before it gets too late in the season, but all I can find online is “calm” Forecasts this weekend are all calling for ~6-7 mph wind. Is that too windy? It’s a bit of a drive to a...
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