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    Independent Senegal?

    See this post on Twitter: it was posted by Aidan G. Kelly (@agk10k) on 5 January 2024 "I would say very safe. Good road infrastructure too. Private tour of 4 with Senegal’s top birding guide Abdou Lo (aka Carlos). DM me if you need more details.."
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    Seeing Beesley's lark in northern Tanzania.

    The bird guide you want is Isaac Kisulu, a Maasai guy (below right) who lives nearby and grew up walking the Tanzanian plains...Isaac has contributed many bird recordings to Xeno-Canto and you can find a profile of him here: Isaac Kilusu - Orniverse . Isaac guides throughout much of Tanzania...
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    Help Arranging Northern Territory Visit (Australia:

    OK one more question! We have an offer to stay at Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge - birdwatchers.com.au in Julatten Queensland. Does anyone know this lodge? - it gets great reviews...I ask because we have 10 days booked at: Atherton Birdwatchers’ Cabin | Forest Retreat for nature lovers in...
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    24 Days in Northern Territory 2024 -

    I received this reply about Birding the Northern Territory from someone over at Birding Pal (a very useful site IF you get a response): Yes I would recommend that you spend a little less time in Kakadu. There are only four endemic species there, and you can get the three that you are likely to...
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    Help Arranging Northern Territory Visit (Australia:

    I received this reply about the Northern Territory from someone over at Birding Pal (a very useful site IF you get a response): Yes I would recommend that you spend a little less time in Kakadu. There are only four endemic species there, and you can get the three that you are likely to get in...
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    Python catching/eating an Owl in Australia

    In Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory of Australia:
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    24 Days in Northern Territory 2024 -

    Just saw this about a python eating an owl in Kakadu:
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    24 Days in Northern Territory 2024 -

    Good suggestions Litchfield NP and Katherine...further than that I don't think it is worth the time driving back and forth...I'd rather maximize time around Darwin...Any suggestions where to stay in either (or both) Litchfield NP and Katherine? Thank You!
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    24 Days in Northern Territory 2024 -

    Thank You! I'll have a look. We thought about renting a campervan...we've done self-drives in Namibia/Botswana...but as we are older (early 60s) sleeping in a vehicle, no matter how nicely "decked out", was uncomfortable. And it provided little protection from the sun/insects when we were...
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    Help Arranging Northern Territory Visit (Australia:

    Hi - my wife and I will be in Australia in 2024 from about 13 June to 14 August. From approx 14 July to 8 August we are interested in exploring the Darwin and Kakadu National Park area. We have some questions: How many days would you devote to the Darwin area...and how many to Kakadu (of the...
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    24 Days in Northern Territory 2024 -

    Hi - my wife and I will be in Australia in 2024 from about 12 June to 13 August. From approx 14 July to 8 August we are interested in exploring the Darwin-Kakadu National Park area. We have some questions: How many days would you devote to the Darwin area...and how many to Kakadu (of the 24...
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    Pelagics = AZORE Islands

    Hi - I have been doing some research on pelagics around the Azore Islands. After a wonderful time in Madeira, we thought we should follow up. If anyone is interested perhaps we could get people together for a day or two or three of pelagic trips. (The east coast of the USA has direct flights to...
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    Caprivi birding info - 2022

    Both the Rufous Bellied Tit and the Souza Shrike have been seen in the last week near Shamvura Lodge...along the main road (the B8) I believe to the east of Shamvura...but both have NOT been seen on the same day by the same birders...You can try contacting the woman who does all the bookings for...
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    Caprivi birding info - 2022

    Souza's Shrike here: Birding - Caprivi Houseboat Safaris CC t/a Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
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    Caprivi birding info - 2022

    Try the folks at Drotsky's on the west end of the Caprivi Strip - they are good at birds: Drotsky’s near Shakawe: Drotsky's Cabins – the official website – Shakawe, Okavango Panhandle, Botswana Reviews on Trip Advisor: DROTSKY'S CABINS - Updated 2022 Campground Reviews (Botswana/Shakawe)...
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    Pelagics in Azores looking for Monteiro's Storm-petrel (5 to 10 Aug)

    Trip Report with many photos June 2022: Pelagic Birds and Island Endemics of Madeira, Eastern Atlantic, June 2022
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    Hardcore Madeira Madness - 15 - 20 June 2022

    Same trip in mid-June 2022: https://www.birdingbob.com/post/pelagic-birds-and-island-endemics-of-madeira-eastern-atlantic-june-2022
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    Madeira Island and Zino's Petrel (+ Island Endemics)

    Deborah Allen and I posted a trip report about a recent trip (16-18 June) with Catarina and Hugo of WindBirds - we recommend them and their pelagic trips: https://www.birdingbob.com/post/pelagic-birds-and-island-endemics-of-madeira-eastern-atlantic-june-2022
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    Madeira request for information

    Deborah Allen and I posted a trip report about a recent trip (16-18 June) with Catarina and Hugo of WindBirds - we recommend them and their pelagic trips: https://www.birdingbob.com/post/pelagic-birds-and-island-endemics-of-madeira-eastern-atlantic-june-2022
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    What Bird? Luhačovice (Czech Republic)

    Thank You!
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    What Bird? Luhačovice (Czech Republic)

    Help! I received this info from an American friend in Europe: "I am in the spa town of Luhačovice (Czech Republic) and I noticed a bird struggling. He must have flown into the window you see him at. "He is quite beautiful and I'm not sure whether he is rare or not but thought you'd be...
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    Kowa 883 - best arca swiss plate?

    There are different grades of Loctite. You want the blue loctite - it secures (almost) permanently, but the seal can be broken using an Allen wrench - with just a bit of force.
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    Tripod Head Advice for Meopta Meostar S2

    E-Image GH06 video head with 75mm bowl (= ikan E-Image GH06 Fluid Head ) https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1712707 Price: $395.00 Payment method: PayPal Item condition: 10 Preowned equipment, but appears as new Shipping instructions: Buyer pays shipping Up for sale is my E-Image GH06...
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    Tripod Head Advice for Meopta Meostar S2

    well...at 1.5 pounds I use this one all the time for the same purpose(s) as you are interested in. And I am a PhD field researcher with birds - and an educator too: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158916-REG/acratech_7112_video_ballhead_with_knob.html Buy once and it is done...look for...
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    Tripod Head Advice for Meopta Meostar S2

    https://www.acratech.net/video-products/video-head/video-ballhead/ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158916-REG/acratech_7112_video_ballhead_with_knob.html
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