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  1. AndyK

    Spurn

    Hi all, possibly heading to Spurn on Saturday just wondered if anyone else fancies it? Will there be an annual spurn Tyke meet this year? Looks like easterlies all week so could be good!
  2. AndyK

    Android Apps

    Just bought a new android phone and need to furnish it with good birding apps, any suggestions? In particular I was hoping for a good listing app. I just have the xeno canto one so far.
  3. AndyK

    Surfing Black Swans!

    Funny bit of behaviour in Australia! http://uk.news.yahoo.com/point-beak--group-of-black-swans-spotted-surfing-on-australian-coast-134658172.html?vp=1#DoInQrg
  4. AndyK

    Glossy Ibis Horwich, Bolton

    Some pics of the 4 birds present here http://andykizbirding.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/horwich-bolton-glossy-ibis.html
  5. AndyK

    Annual Tyke Meet October - Spurn Point

    Well its coming up to that time again (last year was the 7th Oct). I hope we can get this organised & get the group back together again after a washout on this months plans! Dates in October as follows: please post your preference! Saturday 5th October Sunday 6th October Saturday 12th October...
  6. AndyK

    Female Eider? Flamborough, UK

    Is this a female or a juvenile Eider? Seen near north Landing, Flamborough
  7. AndyK

    Sanderling, RSPB St Aidans

    A very wet trip this evening to look for the reported little stint that was 'with sanderling'. These were the only 3 i could find which all look like Sanderling to me - do you agree? Just wanted to post up here incase I have missed something (i've not seen a little stint before).
  8. AndyK

    Captive bird - Eden Project, Cornwall

    I know this is clearly released in the tropical biome at the Eden Project but im curious as to what it is?
  9. AndyK

    Partridge?

    Is this a grey partridge? The white eye ring has me a bit confused.
  10. AndyK

    Bird - Halifax, Uk

    any ideas what these are, a relative saw them in Halifax and asked me to ID but i've no idea!
  11. AndyK

    Saudi Birds

    Some pics my Auntie sent me from her garden, struggling to ID these two. (pic 2 is the bird in the tray) Thanks for your help!
  12. AndyK

    Christmas Scoping

    Thought it might be a good idea to start a thread for suggestions of scopes for those buying for others as a christmas present (yes folks its only 53 days away!). Suggestions based on price brackets £200-£300, £300-£400, £400-£500, £500+ Im (still) looking myself for my first scope, im in the...
  13. AndyK

    Iphone Birding Apps

    Just wondered if anyone has any recomendations? Im after an ID so I dont have to carry my collins guide around with me everywhere! Has anyone tried Ibird, tempted to give this a go it looks pretty good? http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ibird-uk-ireland-guide-to/id424729739?mt=8 Also does anyone...
  14. AndyK

    Stop the Badger Cull!

    Despite the science offered to the government that a badger cull would not stop the spread of TB and infact would increase it, they are going ahead with the cull of thousands of badgers. Please help stop this nonsensical rubbish and sign the petition, together we can stop this madness...
  15. AndyK

    Green Sandpiper? Spurn Point, UK

    Think this is a green sandpiper, can anyone confirm?
  16. AndyK

    Duck Ringstone Res, Nr Huddersfield

    Saw these two ducks first thought when on site was possible pochard but they were distant. On looking at pics im wondering if its an eclipse male & female tufted duck? Puzzled! Thanks in advance for your help
  17. AndyK

    England's woods SOS!

    Not again! There are worrying signs that the government might be trying to revive plans to sell off England’s woodlands. We may have less than a week to stop them and keep our forests safe for future generations. Next week, the government panel will publish a new report on the future of our...
  18. AndyK

    Lens covers

    Does anyone know where you can purchase lens covers from? I've got a pair of hawke 10 x 50's and have lost one of the lens caps (the 50mm part) and would like to buy some new ones but im struggling to find any. Thanks in advance, Andy
  19. AndyK

    Whitethroat or lesser?

    Not quite sure if this is a lesser or just common whitethroat? Looks as if it has dark ear coverts and pic 2 shows the pale spectacles around the eyes. Thanks in advance. Andy
  20. AndyK

    Bird RSPB Cliffe Pools

    cant seem to figure this one out!
  21. AndyK

    Raven or Carrion Crow?

    Not sure, was out birding today in west yorkshire and in the field it looked huge which is why I suspected raven, but i've never seen one before (that ive noticed) for comparison with carrion. I think it might be carrion comparing with other online pics?
  22. AndyK

    Hawke Frontier ED10 x 50 or 8 x 36

    Hawke Frontier ED 10 x 36 or 8 x 36 Im about to purchase my first decent set of binoculars and sherwoods have the original frontier ed (not 2011 model) on offer £210 for the 8x36 or £215 for the 10x50. Im tempted by the 10x50 just because of the extra range for a relatively new birder. The...
  23. AndyK

    New bins advice

    Hi all, Im looking for some advice on buying a new pair of binoculars. I've currently got a pair of visionary 8x42 porro's which set me back a whole £20. They've been a good starter set but seem to be rather cloudy and are a bit of a workout. Im looking for a lighter set of preferably roof...
  24. AndyK

    Ring Necked Parakeet? Sunningdale Park, Ascot

    Think this is a ring necked parakeet? Not seen before so unsure, im not from these parts!! Thanks in advance. Andy
  25. AndyK

    Rock Pipit & Turnstone?

    Just looking for confirmation I have these ID's right, thanks! 1 & 2 Rock Pipit 3 Turnstone
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