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  1. Helenelizabeth2

    Herring or Glaucous in Aberaeron

    Hi Sorry for shocking pic quality from mobile phone. Any views on whether this bird is leucistic Herring or possible Glaucous or hybrid of some kind? Aberaeron harbour 10am this morning. Thanks Helen
  2. Helenelizabeth2

    Stolen optics

    If anyone gets offered a secondhand pair of Opticron Verano bins, a Kowa TSN663 Angled Scope and a Velbon carbon fibre tripod please let me know. That combination got nicked from my car in Peterborough this weekend. Many thanks Helen Apologies for having posted this in a few different...
  3. Helenelizabeth2

    Stolen optics

    If anyone gets offered a secondhand pair of Opticron Verano bins, a Kowa TSN663 Angled Scope and a Velbon carbon fibre tripod please let me know. That combination got nicked from my car in Peterborough this weekend. Many thanks Helen Apologies for having posted this in a few different...
  4. Helenelizabeth2

    Skomer Warden wanted

    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6975933.ece I wish I was even vaguely qualified - opportunity of a lifetime for someone.
  5. Helenelizabeth2

    A little bit of this, a little bit of that

    Another year, another thread. I had considered giving this a theme - mainly local birding, say. Or a target - a low 150, maybe. But I think we all know by now that the likelihood of me sticking to a theme or pursuing a target with any kind of consistency for a whole year is about as high as...
  6. Helenelizabeth2

    Life versus Birding - place your bets here

    OK. Last year, life won. Death, divorce and penury (and those were just the good bits ;) ) got in the way of my birding and my Peterborough area year listing attempt expired almost before it began. Add in the time taken up by establishing a new relationship with a non-birder and the lack of...
  7. Helenelizabeth2

    Helen's 2008 Patchwork Quilt

    A New Year, A New Start This is where I turn over a new leaf and become a dedicated patchworker, sticking to the Peterborough area with special focus on Woodwalton Fen, my favourite local spot. (Of course, there may be the occasional, gas-guzzling cross-country dash to add to the life list...
  8. Helenelizabeth2

    Pimp Up Your Scope

    Ever get bored with those rows of green-clothed birders with identical khaki-coloured scopes lined up at twitches. Feel the need to assert your individuality and stand out from the crowd? Don't worry I'm not about to suggest that you abandon that Paramo jacket or the security blanket of your...
  9. Helenelizabeth2

    A1 Birding

    Hi, everyone. I'm heading off up to the Borders on Wednesday - will be driving up the A1 from Peterborough to Newcastle then heading West on the A696 (I think? - the one that goes to Jedburgh). Anyone got any good suggestions for stopping off points close to the A1 - ideally a couple of...
  10. Helenelizabeth2

    HE2's 2007 Birding Forays

    Someone (who prefers to remain faceless) suggested that as my 2007 year list was turning into more of a thread than a list I should move it here where other people can add their comments. Now, I'm not fooled, I realise this is just because they're itching to take the piss out of my Smew-finding...
  11. Helenelizabeth2

    HE2's 2007 Year List

    01.01.07 Beautiful sunny day in North Norfolk. High winds. 8 Degrees C With Lizzie and Euan SNETTISHAM 1. Robin 2. Wren 3. Blackbird 4. Mallard 5. Pink-footed Goose 6. Shelduck 7. Moorhen 8. Coot 9. Redshank 10. Curlew 11. Dunnock 12. Lapwing 13. Carrion Crow 14. Greylag Goose 15. Stock Dove...
  12. Helenelizabeth2

    Wildlife Quiz

    Anyone fancy representing Bird Forum and attaining a little bit of family stardom?: "Wildlife quiz hopefuls wanted Endemol (the makers of Big Brother and Deal or No Deal) are currently looking for families to take part in an ITV1 family wildlife show. Teams will be made up of two adults and...
  13. Helenelizabeth2

    Cley Spy - any problems?

    Has anyone else had problems with Cley Spy? I ordered a tripod carrier and paid for 24 hour delivery cos I wanted it for a trip this weekend. The courier company tried to deliver it but I wasn't in. I had thought I could then collect it from them but unfortunately their local office was in...
  14. Helenelizabeth2

    Beginning with Gulls

    Hi. I am a new birder - started six months ago and until now I have pretty much ignored gulls as being too difficult. Now that I have a bit of experience and, most importantly, a telescope I want to start having a go at gulls. Can anyone recommend a starting strategy eg which are the easiest...
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