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    Chick ID please - Buger, Mallorca

    Afternoon. Does anyone have any ideas about the identity of this chick found by a friend in Buger, Mallorca this morning? Any thoughts much appreciated.
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    Arctic Tern? staffs, UK

    I saw this Tern at Whitemoor Haye in Staffs this morning. I'm not quite sure if this is an Arctic Term or not. I'm aware that good numbers have been passim through the region this past week or so. I'm quite familiar with Common Tern but this one seemed to have distinctly shorter legs and I...
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    ID from Peru 2007

    I took (not very good) pictures of the following birds whilst visiting Peru in 2007 (before I was into birding - totally missed a trick there). Can anyone identify them for me? The first pair of heron/bittern type were taken on Lake Titicaca and the second pciture (a pretty poor one but should...
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    Burnham-on-Sea

    Hi all, I'm spending a week in Burnham from next Friday (22/03) and was planning on doing a sea watch whilst I'm there (it'll be my first) and would appreciate any advice on best place/time to go in the general area. I'll be staying at the Haven site so would look at site within a reasonable...
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    Alternative Stay-on Case

    After much umming and ahhing I have finally been able to reach a compromise with the missus and have purchased my first scope - Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x. However, the case that came with it is not very good and I don't look forward to taking it out in the field on the scope. So, can anyone...
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    Advice on Spotting Scope

    Hi all, I'm currently saving all my spare pennies to by my first spotting scope and would be grateful for any advice on what I should really be looking for. I intended to attend an optics day at Middleton Lakes to test stuff out and ask questions but it was cancelled at short notice and hasn't...
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    Pipe Green Common, Lichfield 04/11/12

    Had a couple of hours at Pipe Green this morning (8.45-10.45). 1xRobin 3xWren (heard many more skulking in the long grass) 29xFieldfare flew over in the direction of Burntwood at 10.00 30+Redwing fuelling up on berries 130 Goldfinch in two seperate flocks 1xBullfinch 6xChaffinch Numerous Blue...
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    Mallard Hybrid? - Lichfield, UK

    Evening all, Can anyone ID these ducks for me. My instincts say Mallard Hybrid but I'm not 100% These photos were taken on Stowe Pool in Lichfield on the morning of 8 September this year. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Damian.
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    Hummingbirds - Peru - October 2007

    Hi All, I've attached a few pics I took in Peru in October 2007 (sorry for the poor quality but I was a bit rushed). I think they were taken near Aguas Calientes just below Macchu Picchu. I know nothing about Hummingbirds and have been curious for years what species they all are. It's be...
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    Lichfield

    Hi guys, I'm pretty new to birding and still learning the ropes I could really do with meeting up with some local birders and introductions to a few local patches. Can anyone offer a little help and advice (and maybe a few hours guidance) so I can really start building my life list. I'm...
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes 06-10-12

    Was at Middleton Lakes yesterday (8.15-12.30) for my monthly Volunteer Warden (VW) duty. Was quite a busy day and plenty of visitors about so I couldn't do full counts but managed to see the following birds: Mute Swan, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Shoveler, Wigeon, Gadwall, Mallard, Cormorant...
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    Success at last

    After months of trying various combinations of seeds and nuts in feeders and on the ground and attracting nothing but the odd Dunnock or Woodpigeon, Mrs the 'Ed was starting to pour scorn on my ever more desperate attempts to attract something different. Imagine my joy (and huge slice of...
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    Hello to all

    Hello there, I'm a new member and just thought I'd pop in and say hi! I'm relatively new to birding (about 6 months) but I'm learning all the time and loving it. I'm based in Lichfield, Staffordshire and I'm looking for some more experienced birders in the area willing to share their knowledge...
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