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    Black-faced Spoonbill in Seoul

    I realise that a few other threads have discussed the Black-faced Spoonbill in Seoul but I thought I would just update, having been there last weekend. I visited Dongmak Lagoon as a diversion from downtown Seoul on my way to Incheon airport. Though I was in a taxi, as others have said it is...
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    Kaziranga in December

    Hi All, I have just been invited to give a talk at a conference in Guwahati in late December, so plan to add a few days before the conference for birding. Unfortunately I can't add more... Not having birded in India at all previously, I've pretty much decided that my best bet would be to go...
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    Pittas (and others) in August?

    Hi All, I think I know the answer already, but is there *any* chance of seeing Fairy Pitta in Taiwan in late Jukly / early August? I have a conference there 1st Aug 2016 and plan on some independent birding either just before or just after. FP would be top target. However I strongly suspect...
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    RFI: Northern Thailand

    Hi all, As a result of other plans falling through, I find myself planning a possible trip with a friend to Thailand for next year, probably the first two weeks of March. We started with the thought that we would cover Central and Northern sites. Likely locations are Pak Thale (SBSP for my...
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    Western Palearctic: design my itinerary...

    Dear All, I have a short amount of time and some frequent flyer miles to use, so I am thinking about my options for 4 or 5 day trip in early July, so I am throwing my options open for suggestions from the forum. I know July is not a great time to go, and have ruled out Finland which...
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    Happy Island, May (RFI)

    Hi all, I will probably be in China for a conference in May and will probably travel va Beijing. Could anyone advise on the logistics of getting to Happy Island from Beijing? I know it's about 4 hours away, but what is the best way of getting there, and how much would it cost. Would I be mad...
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    1080p with a compact

    Hi All, I am thinking about a new digscoping camera to replace my trusty fuji f31fd. It would be primarily for stills but I am also keen on taking video and a note that one or two compacts are now coming out with 1080p video. In particular I noticed the Panasonic Lumix FX700 and Samsung...
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    Hauraki Pelagic, 12th Nov

    Dear NZ Birders and Visitors, I am planning a possible pelagic in the Hauraki Gulf on 12th November. I currently have a tentative arrangement with Chris and Brett Rathe who skipper Wrybill's pelagics. Whether it goes ahead will depend on numbers so this message is to solicit interest...
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    RFI: Birding around Queenstown

    Hi All, I will be at a conference in Queenstown in early November and will have a bit of time for some birding. In particular I should have a clear day before the conf when I'm prepared to hire a car and drive for a few of hours if necessary. I know that Black Stilt could be gettable in a day...
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    RFI: Cretchzmar's Bunting in Corfu

    Dear All, is there anyone out there who has any info on the status of Cretchzmar's Bunting on Corfu? I have serached the forum and noted one or two mentions (ColinD says he dipped in May last year, for instance). A friend is currently on the island and keen to see it, but has so far had no...
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