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    Tucklesholme Nature Reserve

    Just off the A38 South of Burton on Trent, near Barton under Needwood for those not familiar with the location. SWT page here. There are paths on either side of the lake, but no circular walk, so it's a bit of an out & back stroll on well made paths. A nice first vist Kestrel, Tufted duck...
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    Manfrotto XPRO Fluid Head experiences

    Model MHXPRO-2W. There's little BF opinion on this Manfrotto head, just one brief thread. It would appear to suit my needs for use with my Swaro 65 (no digiscoping): 1. Relatively lightweight (~700g without qr plate) 2. Moderately priced (£100 max) head. 3. The head has the correct...
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    Tree Bee recording

    The BWAR (Bee, Wasps and Ant Recording Society!) are seeking sightings of the Tree Bee [Bombus hypnorum]. "...BWARS is continuing its long-term mapping project in 2014, in which we are plotting and monitoring the spread of Bombus hypnorum in Britain..." It's a distinctive bee, so no tricky...
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    The Birds of Derbyshire

    The Birds of Derbyshire~ Ed. Roy Frost and Steve Shaw I've just picked up a flyer for this soon to be published book, it represents a good saving for pre-orders, £20 + P&P against the RRP of £45, offer ends Dec 1st. Looks like essential reading for those with a local interest. Further...
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    The Sycamore~Caterpillar

    One of our most distinctive and attractive caterpillars. This one appeared to have been blown out of a tree in my garden during the weekend's high winds, so I took a few snaps and popped it back in a suitable spot.
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    Dawn Chorus ~ Radio 4

    This morning's The Living World programme on Radio 4 marks International Dawn Chorus Day. No great new insights but an enjoyable listen. You can listen/download it here on the BBC website. :eat: Some photos of the location can be found here if you'd like to picture the scene before listening...
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    Tweet of the Day~Radio 4

    On 6 May David Attenborough will launch Tweet Of The Day, Radio 4’s new year-long celebration of the wonder and poetry of birdsong... 265 ninety second episodes, a nice way to start the day. "Every episode of Tweet Of The Day will be available to download. The series will be broadcast every...
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    Chiffchaff overwintering? [U.K, Midlands]

    Over the last few days I've had regular sightings of Chiffchaff in my garden. Presumably these are from the scandanavian populations (abietinus?), are they likely to overwinter or continue south? Any other members with similar sightings?
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    Hello from Swadlincote

    A long time lurker on the forum I thought it was about time I actually joined. I've always had an interest in our wildlife and birds. I can still remember getting my first pair of binoculars for my 7th birthday (some time ago now!). Here in the Midlands I visit Drakelow fairly frequently and...
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