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    Be careful travelling in Gabon - we were detained by the authorities for 9 days!

    Gabon is certainly my dream destination. Please share any useful tips concerning locations and guides. Alex .
  2. Sabine's Gull ( Redcar)

    Sabine's Gull ( Redcar)

    Very lucky evening tonight at the beach on South Gare. Credit to Paul, with a scope there, watching the bird. A collection of many waders along with this rare bird for here, tonight! Video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jzovmbkdto1lk92p6mzz6/1600012.mp4?rlkey=giw8pelclz12e9ue5wozcmet2&dl=0
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  3. Wood Warbler at Thirlmere

    Wood Warbler at Thirlmere

    My hiking route got blocked, had to alter my route and 5 minutes later I stumble across this beauty, one of two singing, for the first time. More diversions like this please! Capture from a video.
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  4. Long Tailed Tit

    Long Tailed Tit

    Looks like a mouth full of blossom.
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    England Countryside - Europe Countryside

    Thank you for the viewpoints. Maybe the next question I have is how different is the countryside within England. I am familiar strictly with North Yorkshire to Borders, maybe further south it is very different. Birdlife here is quite abundant from my point. And compared to where I have been...
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    England Countryside - Europe Countryside

    After some opinions on those with experience in both locations, what people think of the wildlife in the countryside of England compared to the countryside in France. In England, we have many hedgerows and farms are oven separated by copses of trees, many ponds around. I am no expert on...
  7. Chiffchaff

    Chiffchaff

    Great to hear so many Chiffchaffs have arrived in England today, on my first day back here in four weeks.
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    Laos - A country with life but no song.

    Without doubt it does have many things going for it. I recommend hiking through the mountainous jungle regions. Eating off banana leaves. 😋
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    Laos - A country with life but no song.

    Having spent two weeks in Laos, travelling many places, except the South East and North East part of the country, I can say you will likely see more birds (density and species) in one day in Dakar Senegal than in 2 weeks in Laos. Apart from Tree Sparrows, the only common town bird, not a lot...
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    Eilat Bird Observatory - Female Isabeline Wheatear?

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    Kenya Trip (8th November - 16th November) Any interested?

    Yeah, the more I think about on this itinerary Masai Mara might be skipped. Otherwise there is like 5 days with 4/5 hours on the road, not including game drive time.
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    Kenya Trip (8th November - 16th November) Any interested?

    Hi everyone. Looking to set up a custom trip to Kenya starting and finishing in Nairobi. Route something like: Lake Naivasha Lake Nakuru Lake Baringo Kakamega Forest Homa Bay/Ruma National Park Masai Mara If that is too much time on the road for 9 days we can make alterations. Let me know...
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    Curlew Sandpiper {?} - Scaling Dam Today

    Single wader with downcurved slender bill. This one looks like it fits the bill of a Curlew Sandpiper, but I would like some good confirmation. 👍 Link to Dropbox for a decent video of bird: SEP 9
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    Bishop Middleham - 2 Waders (01/SEP)

    Hi everyone. Amidst the Lapwing and Starlings, after reviewing a video I see two different waders in there at the top (left -top) of the image. What do you think? Video here full of birds on the evening (00:14 - 00:20) will be better help: 1350494.mp4 I think the quality is only good if you...
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    Comment by '498 Ramblin Alex' in media 'Common linnet'

    A lot of cycling to see birds for me, '22, too. Mostly evening rides to find Owls though!
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