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    Birding the Algarve in the Winter

    Hi, I'm visiting the Algarve for a few days this December, and I can't seem to find any information on birding the algarve during the winter. I'm interested to know what species I can expect to see at this time of year, and I was wondering if there are any good places/sites to visit near Aljezur...
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    Scope needed

    Hi all, I'm volunteering on an island bird observatory later this month, and a scope is essential for recording sea bird passage. Unfortunately I can't afford to buy a scope for the 2-3 month period that I'm staying there. I realise it's a big ask, but I was wondering if anyone would be willing...
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    Kiskunsági Nemzeti Park

    Hi, I'm travelling to Budapest in a few days time and after doing some research I was interested in making a day trip to Kiskunsági Nemzeti Park. I was going to take the train and walk around the reserve. But I'm not sure where the best birds and places are or where you're allowed to walk. Any...
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    Budapest Trip

    Hi, This Summer at the beginning of July I'll be going with my class to Budapest, it's a end of school trip so it won't really be covering a curriculum. Which luckily for me, gives me time to go birding, so I was wondering if anyone had any information on good birding spots in and around...
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    Birding Kaiserstuhl

    Hello all, I will be heading this summer to Kaiserstuhl for a holiday, between the end of July and the beginning of August. I'm looking forward greatly to the trip, but I know very little about the area. If anyone has any information on the best places to see specific species or just all round...
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    Trip around Italy

    I'm going on a class trip to Italy from the 18th of March until the 1st of April, we will be visiting Rome, Assissi, Florence, Ravenna and Venice. The trip is based around Art History, so I won't have much time to go bird watching. What I'm looking for is a bit of information about what birds to...
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    Blackcap? College Lake, Buckinghamshire, England

    At a glance this bird looks just like a Blackcap, but when I was watching it, it's posture, buff breast and rounded tail all made the bird look like a Nightingale. I just want to make 100% sure before I leave it.
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    Birding in the North of France

    Hi all, I posted this thread on this forum instead of the French one because the french one seems to be quite dormant. Anyway me and my brother are going with my parents this Easter to Germany and because we go by car we often take a short break somewhere in northern France. I always look at the...
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    Short-eared Owl photography

    Hello all, Every year around this time or a little later I see thousands of pictures flooding in of Short-eared Owls. Almost all of them are amazing and this year I was hoping to do this myself (photograph short-eared owls that is), but unfortunately I have no idea other than Staines Moor where...
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    Cattle Egret, Isle of Sheppey

    Hi, There have been a few reports of the Cattle Egret on Sheppey recently, but I don't know where it is could someone post a grid reference or something like that, Thanks. Any help would be much appreciated. Ephraim
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    New binoculars

    Due to a recent muck up my binoculars where lost by someone who was supposed to be repairing them. They offered to replace them or give my a different pair called the Opticron Verano HD 10x42, whereas my old ones where the Bushnell Elite 10x42 ED. I'm not sure which ones are better so any help...
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    Birdguides vs RBA app

    I was just wondering which app proves to be more useful the Birdguides app or the RBA app. I was thinking of subscribing to the RBA app but I just wanted an outside opinion on which is better.
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    Gull, Priory Lake, Bedfordshire, UK

    The first of these pics looks a little bit like a Ring-billed Gull but the second looks a lot more like a Common Gull so I'm just looking for an outside opinion.
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    Binocular Rental

    Hi recently my pair of binoculars broke and exactly at the wrong time because I am going to the Isle of Weight in 2 days with my brother and sister and then after that at the end of august I was going to go to Portland with my mum. The only way I thought I could get around this problem is by...
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    Isle of Sheppey recent sightings

    Hi all I made this thread because I can't find a recent sightings website for the Isle of Sheppey. I will be reporting most of my sightings in the next week. Please post any sightings and it will help me and any other birder going to the Isle of Sheppey. Thanks
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    Sea watching cruises

    I was just looking at a leaflet that was talking of sea watching cruises but unfortunately it was to far away from where I live. Does anyone know any sea watching cruises about 1-3 hours drive from hertfordshire.
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    News of Little Bittern at Stockers Lake

    I thought I would open a thread for the Little Bittern which was seen on Sunday the 10th of June 2012. I was wondering if anyone has any recent news of the bird since Sunday.
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    Odd Buzzard, Herts, UK

    You can tell by the pictures that this is a common buzzard. But the plumage is a bit odd, especially around the head. I also found the fully dark secondaries unusual for a common buzzard. It was photographed on the 23rd May 2012. I would be grateful for any opinions.
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    Where to buy a Sigma 150-500mm lens?

    Hi I'm looking to buy a sigma 150-500mm lens. I have looked around and found that the cheapest you can buy it is £749.99. Does anyone know anywhere were I can buy it for cheaper near or in Hertfordshire?
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    Thursley Common

    Hi I going on a trip to thursley common soon as an RSPB trip with watford does anyone now what kind of birds are seen there.
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    night photos

    I have a Nikon d3100 and and I have been having trouble taking picture of stars or birds flying past as the background always becomes red is there a way that I can make it more natural thanks.
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    Are Owls Raptors?

    well the question is are owls raptors? thanks
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    500mm lens

    does anyone now any cheap 500mm lens's which are affordable for a 14 year I have been looking at the sigma 150-500mm lens and that looks about right but I was wondering if there was another good one for a better price. :eat:
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    flickr

    hello I am always fascinated by peoples photos could anyone with flickr put the URL on this post mine is http://www.flickr.com/photos/ephraimperfect/ thanks :eat:
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    Watford birders

    Hello is there anyone from watford who goes to cassiobury park if so please visit my site at www.cassioburybirdclub.co.nr I would be greatful for any contributions. thanks
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