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    Lesser Whitethroat or Common?

    It's a tricky one, can be difficult with photographs. I know from ringing these birds, like with Chiffchaff & Willow Warbler that leg colour isn't always a sure way to id them. I've looked again and still not certain.
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    Great tits have disappeared

    Hi Jacqui, if you can get access to the box have a quick look inside, you won't bother the birds if they are still in there. If they have fledged then just because you don't see them doesn't mean that they haven't survived, birds follow the food, so they can move out of the area quickly if not...
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    Lesser Whitethroat or Common?

    Lesser Whitethroat I Think this is a Lesser Whitethroat, it's a more delicate looking bird and its chest and belly are far too pale for a Common Whitethroat. We get these on the reserve where i work, 99% sure.
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    help with a visit to Norfolk

    I had 2 great days in Norfolk. I started off at Lakenheath Fen, where I saw my 1st Black-necked Grebe. Also got great views of the Cranes and thoroughly enjoyed watching the Marsh Harriers playing around with each other. Moved on to Santon Downham and had amazing views of Lesser-spotted...
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    help with a visit to Norfolk

    i wouldn't worry TC, i must admit i had to think about Shirley March for a while. Wednesday is now sorted, Lynford then Santon Downhem foloowed by Lakenheath. just got to sort out Thursday now. thinking of heading out Snettisham way. Anywhere around there worth checking out?
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    help with a visit to Norfolk

    Thanks for all your advice, the lesser spotted woodpecker & goshawk sounds good. I will look up all the places mensioned and try to get to as many as possible. I have never seen Hawfinch so that would be a real treat. really looking forward to my visit.
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    help with a visit to Norfolk

    I am travelling to Norfolk to see my sister and have Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of March to myself to go birdwatching. I will be staying near Thetford and am looking for some advice on where to go. I am a member of the RSPB so I am aware of their reserves, but does anyone know of...
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    Winter in Barcelona - A challenge for 100 species in a day

    Winter in Barcelona Hi Stephen, sounds like a great day, it's nice to hear that someone actually likes watching birds rather than just counting numbers. But setting a challenge like this sounds like fun every now and then, I think i'd be hard pushed to get 100 birds where I live but the area...
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    what was your bird of the day ?

    I arrived at Hardwick Park (near Chesterfield, Derbyshire) just before the sun came up this morning, the ponds were frozen over and a low lying mist covered surrounding fields. It was a picture postcard scene. After about an hour I sat down for a much needed coffee, not just to quench my thirst...
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