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    Tarifa 24 04 to 08 05, 24

    Tried these 2 weeks hoping for the main Spring Honey Buzzard Migration. Westerly winds meant most Raptors were moving towards Algeciras Punta Carnero etc,though there were still hundreds of Black Kites,a smattering of Short toed /Booteds,Egyptian Vultures, Black and White Storks crossing .What...
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    Aurora Borealis 10 05 24

    Having missed the Strong Solar Storm around 20 Years ago,things looked more promising this time,though there were clouds on the Northern horizon,AuroraWatch UK showed red alert for a good few hours before dark, and nothing happened until slight green colours started to appear,then it just went...
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    Ocellated Lizard Tarifa Spain 09 23

    I've started looking out for Lizards and Snakes whilst on my annual Birding Trips to Spain ,the Most frequent Snake seem to be Horseshoe Whip Snake,Large Psammodromus Lizards seem pretty Common too.I was really hoping to find Ocellated Lizard, and fortunately I saw a few including this...
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    Short trip to Leighton Moss 26 -29 Feb 24

    Stayed 3 nights in Carnforth, catching the early train ( 05 49 ) train to Silverdale for Leighton Moss, weather a mix,with sunny periods a few afternoons.6 Bitterns were booming,and I finally saw 1 briefly on last morning from the newish lagoon/Islands created off the boardwalk,as it was...
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    Ermine Stoats Winter 22/23

    The Winter periods of 22/23 were kind of strange ,I haven't personally seen any Stoats in their Winter Coats for many Years,and in the Winter 22/23 I saw 4 different Ermine Stoats in separate places. This one was on Saddleworth Moors, very challenging trying to get any pics,it was popping up all...
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    Using Sun glasses with Cameras for Birds in Flight !

    Hi All,I have problems with sensitive eyes,and have to use Sun Glasses,especially abroad ie ( Spain ) I was wondering can anyone recommend any type/make that they are using ?? I've tried a few makes/ types but can't find any that fit the bill.there dosnt seem to be many out there with a flat...
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    Ruppells Vulture Tarifa Spain 2023

    My Annual trip to Tarifa September 2023,some great views of at least 3 Ruppells Vultures,Black Vulture in amongst the Amazing Migration Spectacle here's one of 3 Ruppells seen,a Fantastic Trip again regards Bri 😀
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    Aurora Borealis 01 12 23

    2023 was my personal best at photographing Northern Lights Locally in the South Penines, its so hit and miss to get clear skies and Aurora activity. This pic was taken on 01 12 23 at Stoodley Pike near Todmorden on the Penine Way. Canon 6D Samyang 24mm 1.4 lens,at f2.13sec exposure.
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    New Year Mountain Hares Saddleworth Moors 04 01 24

    Had a really good day watching Mountain Hares yesterday on Saddleworth Moors, although very spongy underfoot !! And very ropey weather ( as usual lately ) it cleared up later,just saw a few fully white and most in-between white/ grayish brown,it seems like some don't turn fully white maybe they...
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    Blending in !! 29 08 23

    I overlooked this Twin -Spot Carpet,on the cliff side for 10 minutes it certainly blended in well !! Regards Bri.
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