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    Cyprus - April 2024

    One of my favourite places ( Germasogeia Dam ) and the surrounding villages, based at Akountra a couple of times. The walk down to the church where I too finally connected with S.C.Flycatcher and a nightly serenade of Scops Owls together with tree frogs. Lovely trip report triggering great...
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    Blackcap and garden warbler

    Not from my memory bank, as I mentioned to Butty. Always found that Blackcaps were / are louder, wider in range with some "attacking and fairly violent" chords whilst GW seemed gentler, smoother and a bit like gargling with honey. A bit like Pete Townsend or Robert Fripp.
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    Hydroprogne caspia from Egypt?

    Disagree, Caspian Tern without doubt.....even a slowed down video clearly shows quite a unique flight action together with a huge bill as mentioned.
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    Blackcap and garden warbler

    Perhaps for you Butty, but not in my aged memory bank. Potato /Potarto.
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    Blackcap and garden warbler

    Agree with Ken and well described. Blackcap is harsher, scratcher and rushed....GW is richer, smoother and gentler in pace though excluding much depth in sound.
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    Changing Status of Firecrest in UK

    A member of the Berkshire Records Committee found a relict flock while undertaking survey work on Crown Estate just inside the boundary with Surrey, back in the late 90s. The following year a more detailed effort showed around two dozen singing males holding territory....subsequent years...
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    Hi, i have a robins nest on my window sill. It has 4 eggs in it. Is it true that the baby robins will jump out before flying? Its very hi from ground

    Yes, it's called erupting or exploding, a fight or flee reaction when the youngsters feel threatened. As suggested watch from a safe distance so as not to disturb them or the parents, or exposure to nearby predators.
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    Unknown bird drainage ditch Derby uk.

    That is early for a juvenile given most commence egg laying mid April with an incubation of 22 days ( slightly later the further North of the range ) and juveniles, as opposed to chicks, when they are food independent of the parents. But some pairs do breed earlier in March.
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    Unknown bird drainage ditch Derby uk.

    Looks like a standard Moorhen from the images, to me.A bit early for any type of juvenile, certainly not a duck species, nor a rarer Crake.
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    Wagtail Poland

    I also noticed the black rump alongside mid grey areas on the flank and breast sides. I don't think yarrellii has occurred further East than France though.....so just an oddly marked White Wagtail.
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    Albania in April 2024

    Very enjoyable photo diary of some wonderful scenery....looks fresh and clean in the remoter areas
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    Odd Wheatear on Paphos last week?

    Given that Jane, the bird recorder for Cyprus with much experience of wintering Finsch's and other Wheatear species, has commented against a Pied, this one will take some further details if submitted.
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    Odd Wheatear on Paphos last week?

    Don't disagree with Jane, moreso as her football team is currently mauling mine in North London.
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    Odd Wheatear on Paphos last week?

    That's what I considered after Butty's comment but is the undertail pattern ( image 5 ) conclusive? Timing is about right although getting late.
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    Bluetit nest box predation

    I dont think that nailing anything to the post was a good idea - disturbance could cause the nest to be abandoned. A possible culprit could have been a grass snake, but unlikely in an urban environment. Just likely the eggs have been covered during the cooler temperatures. Puzzling.
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