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  1. Andy Hall

    Sony FE 300mm f2.8 OSS G Master Lens

    Has anyone considered buying this lens? I have been using the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS for over three years and while it's a good lens, I have been eyeing up an alternative but not able to justify the price tags for either the Sony 400mm or 600mm. The launch of the 300mm GM seems to be...
  2. Andy Hall

    Visiting Pitsford Reservoir

    I'm planning to visit this site after Christmas. I understand there is a permit required. How are these obtained if the shop/lodge is are closed? Thanks Andy
  3. Andy Hall

    Deeping Lakes NR

    Seeing as this sub forum doesn't get much love. Here's a few photos from yesterday. https://birdsandfood.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-morning-in-lincolnshire.html
  4. Andy Hall

    Newbiggin Roseate Terns weekend

    Here's a quick trip report on my Blog with photos https://birdsandfood.blogspot.com/2020/07/a-long-weekend-in-north.html
  5. Andy Hall

    Early spring long weekend in the Netherlands

    I recently returned from an enjoyable and intensive weekend of birding in the Netherlands. Report here: https://birdsandfood.blogspot.com/2020/03/netherlands-march-2020.html
  6. Andy Hall

    Red Kites in the Midlands

    Where is the best place to get good views of Red Kites in the Midlands outside the breeding season? Thanks Andy
  7. Andy Hall

    Long weekend - Farne Is & Seahouses

    An illustrated blog of my recent trip to Northumberland. http://birdsandfood.blogspot.com/2018/06/magical-northumberland-22nd-june-24th.html Andy
  8. Andy Hall

    A four day twitching trip in the Netherlands

    A few more species for my Dutch list http://birdsandfood.blogspot.com/2018/06/some-tarts-ticksa-shrike-and-eagle-23rd.html
  9. Andy Hall

    Another trip to Texel

    The Dutch ticks keep coming http://birdsandfood.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/250-up-on-texel.html
  10. Andy Hall

    Birding around Scarborough late July 2017

    Some (mainly) birding exploits here: http://birdsandfood.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/a-week-on-yorkshire-coast.html
  11. Andy Hall

    Weekend in Northumberland

    A few images of birds on the Farnes and near Seahouses. You gotta love puffins! http://birdsandfood.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/perfect-puffins.html
  12. Andy Hall

    Spring trip to the North of the Netherlands

    A six day trip to Drenthe, Groningen, a little bit of Freisland and Texel. http://birdsandfood.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/netherlands-spring-2017.html
  13. Andy Hall

    Outstanding Spring trip to Texel

    I missed the Great Knot, but this was a fabulous four days hard core birding! http://birdsandfood.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/spring-on-texel-dutch-birding-at-its.html
  14. Andy Hall

    Plover on beach in South Carolina

    A relatively inexperienced friend saw this this week. It looks like a Mountain Plover. Any thoughts?
  15. Andy Hall

    October 2015 - Texel trip

    Report can be found here: http://birdsandfood.blogspot.com/2015/10/texel-october-14th-21st-2015.html
  16. Andy Hall

    South Limburg trip in March

    My latest Dutch jaunt: http://birdsandfood.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/south-limburg-20-23-march-2015.html Heartily recommended for anyone visiting the area on business/leisure. Andy
  17. Andy Hall

    Leucistic Blackcap? Cotgrave, Notts

    I'm 99% certain that this is a Blackcap, but opinions welcome
  18. Andy Hall

    Texel trip in October

    Read it here... http://birdsandfood.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/texel-trip-report-october-9th-16th-2014.html
  19. Andy Hall

    Grasshopper Warblers!

    They're extremely scarce in Notts. In April of this year we had two birds, compared with 31 in April 2011 and 33 in April 2010. Is this picture being reflected elsewhere?
  20. Andy Hall

    Surprising RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch result

    In England, Common Gull was the 20th most abundant species. Anyone else think this is odd?
  21. Andy Hall

    European 'cage birds' in USA

    Does anyone know to what extent if at all, European passerines are kept in captivity in the USA?
  22. Andy Hall

    Unknown escape Notts

    Any ideas? At first glance I thought partially albino Blackbird, but the bill is like a banana! I'm thinking Mynah or something of that ilk Thanks Andy
  23. Andy Hall

    Two very different work ticks

    Firstly this morning, I had a clear view of a Cetti's Warbler flying across the river between patches of Himalayan balsam, as I stood on the bridge. Then later I saw a Coot on the river on the other side of the bridge. Lots of Moorhens here but it was the first Coot in six years! B (: Has...
  24. Andy Hall

    Wood Pigeon behaviour

    Yesterday at work in Nottingham, a female colleague came in a little distressed, saying that there was an injured pigeon and other pigeons were pecking at its head. Suspecting it had tangled with the local Peregrines, I went out to see if I could do anything. I found the bird, a Wood Pigeon...
  25. Andy Hall

    Notts - A Classic Year

    Of course the star of the show is the Broad-billed Sandpiper but a remarkable supporting cast and it's only early June: Red-necked Phalarope (first for 19 years) Purple Heron (first for 8 years) 2 Spoonbills Multiple Temminck's Stints drake Lesser Scaup Green-winged Teal several Cranes...
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