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    The Highlands and Islands Thread

    It is a lousy time of year to see, let alone photograph cresties. You do realise that they Schedule 1 protected don't you? That means that you will need a licence to photograph them at or near the nest, which they almost certainly will be at this time of year. Autumn would be much better for...
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    Scotland in October

    The small birds will have shipped out or flocked up. However, this gives excellent opportunities. Go to Loch Garten and take sunflower hearts with you. Dozens of coal tits coming to your hands to feed and cresties within stroking distance. Loads of wintering birds arriving - thrushes,wildfowl...
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    The road from leading northwest from Altnaharra to Loch Hope - which I described as Mamba Country in the book (miles and miles of bugger all) - was an absolute death trap last time we tried it. The road due north from Altnaharra was certainly sprouting grass. I was always surprised that the...
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Congratulations. My copy has just arrived. You seem quite normal;););););)
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Thanks for the good wishes. Don't worry - it's never a hardship to go/go back. Fortunately, mountains don't move very far, so most of the information in the book is still accurate. I envy your wife though (no, not in that way...). I can remember our first trip to the Highlands over 30 years ago...
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Thanks for the message. I'm fine, though terminal apathy has set in. Best wishes to you too.
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    I’m going to be on Birdwatching Magazine

    Ah. But did written word match up to the person you vaguely know? I had about half an hour to draft some silly answers when someone far more famous than me dropped out at the last minute. I just hope that no-one took my answer of 'Move to Norfolk' too seriously when asked what was the best way...
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    Applecross NW Scotland

    Ptarmigan on the to of Bealach na Ba if the road isn't closed. The Bays should hold good numbers of divers, especially Great Northerns. Local specialities such as Black Guillemot, hooded crow, twite and rock dove. Shieldai is well worth exploring - chance of white tailed eagle. Kylerhea just...
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    Are new scopes really better?

    If you can wait a couple of weeks, it would be well worth your while visiting the Bird Fair at Rutland Water. In the optics marquee there, you will be able to compare dozens of models side by side, ranging from the top of the range to more modest examples. See https://birdfair.org.uk/ for more...
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    Scotland advice

    Hi Retrodaz, If you are interested in my book, I can do you a deal on a signed, dedicated copy. If you are not sure, pm me with your email address and I'll send you a free sample chapter, no obligation whatsoever. This offer applies to all BF members. Cheers, Gordon
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    Wood Warbler in Scotland...

    Craigellachie NNR in Aviemore is good. KIlliecrankie NTS just off the A9 is excellent, with birds often at eye-level. As you head west, the valleys southwest of Inverness - Cannich, Strathfarrar and Affric all hold wood warblers
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    Planning a scotland trip for 2020

    Hi Owene, If you are interested in my book, then send me your email address in a pm and I'll send you a sample chapter and details of a special offer for a signed copy. This applies to any other BF members reading this who might be interested. No obligation whatsoever.
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    Griswold's Vacations 2019

    Hi Rich, Congrats on the Caper. We're up in May so I'll be picking your brains before then - send me a pm if the info is sensitive. I would put Arran at the bottom of your list - a relatively small island with nowhere to go if you want to escape for the day. I'm always happy to sing the...
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    Little Owls - Flitcham?

    There was one reported briefly last weekend - the day before we visited naturally <grin>
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    A149 - Norfolk

    Fake news I'm afraid - the scheme for installing speed cameras was in place before the accident
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    Jedburgh- any recommendations

    Take a quick walk along the river from the car park in front of the abbey. Dipper, Goosander and Grey Wagtail along the river, with assorted warblers (in spring) and Nuthatch singing in the trees on the far bank. Delightful spot.
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    Bird books

    The Collins Bird Guide (Svensson et al) is generally reckoned to be the best field guide in the world. If you prefer a photo guide, the Britain's Birds (Hume et al, Wild Guides) is the best. There are many excellent books on birds and history, poetry, music etc - let me know your tastes and...
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    Birding advice for North Uist.

    Have a look at https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/nature/bird-of-prey-trail for the best places to see birds of prey HTH Gordon
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    Swift arrivals....?

    one at Titchwell RSPB, Norfolk last Saturday, hawking at head-high level rather than moving through at considerable height
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    Recommendations for Lewis / Harris (Outer Hebrides) 19th to 26th September 2018

    There is bird of prey trail leaflet to download here that contains details of several areas you might want to explore https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/dbimgs/1510_Bird%20of%20Prey%20Trail%20Download.pdf HTH Gordon
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    Griswold's Vacations 2018

    Hi Rich, There used to be a small population of Cresties but I've not heard of any reports for about 15 years. Corncrakes should be returning imminently so the drive/ferry to Iona is probably worth your while. Great drive anyway and plenty of time to bird from the car if you get stuck behind...
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    Norfolk birding

    Great day for raptors in North Norfolk this morning. At one stage at Burnham Overy, we had 21 large raptors (15 buzzards, four red kites and two marsh harriers) in the air simultaneously. Earlier, at a site further west, we logged a ringtail hen harrier, six sparrowhawks and 1-2 goshawks, one of...
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    Mull or Skye

    Hi Peter, Send me a PM (include your email address) and I can send you a sample chapter and details of how to save a couple of quid too. No obligation whatsoever. Cheers, Gordon
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    ring-necked parakeet request

    Hi, I'm meeting a friend in London shortly and he has expressed a desire to see a Ring-necked Parakeet. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which of the Central London parks is likely to be our best bet? I'm guessing St James, but I'm open to persuasion. Thanks in advance, Gordon
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    Norfolk birding

    There was a massive displacement of geese in North Norfolk in last night's fog (January 10th/11th). I heard a few Pinkfeet flying over our house on the Briston/Melton Constable border (about ten miles from the North Norfolk coast) at 5.45 pm when my wife returned from work. This was nothing...
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