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  1. Stephen Dunstan

    Ferruginous Duck - Alvecote

    What's that got to do with whether this is likely to be a wild bird?
  2. Stephen Dunstan

    Scaup - Panjin, Liaoning, China

    Agree with Tufted Duck
  3. Stephen Dunstan

    Fire at Fair Isle Bird Observatory

    Yes Roy Dennis has tweeted that the obs has been lost, clearly severe damage.
  4. Stephen Dunstan

    Fire at Fair Isle Bird Observatory

    I get that, I just hoped it might not have been the main building.
  5. Stephen Dunstan

    Fire at Fair Isle Bird Observatory

    Jeez, not good. Thanks for the update.
  6. Stephen Dunstan

    Fire at Fair Isle Bird Observatory

    Just seen that there is a fire at the obs and additional firefighters have been helicoptered in from the mainland. Hope the damage isn't too significant.
  7. Stephen Dunstan

    Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Information

    If there are any reliable sites left in Lancashire I don't think they would be publicised.
  8. Stephen Dunstan

    Fair Isle - too late to book at this point?

    Not necessarily. Autumn tends to be busier than spring. If you can't get in there are plenty of other Shetland options for a similar experience, assuming your priority isn't UK rarities. For example there are spectacular seabird colonies at Sumburgh and on Unst.
  9. Stephen Dunstan

    Birding Pocket Field Guide

    Would you consider an app? The Collins Guide on your phone is searchable and you have the benefit of access to songs and calls as well as images.
  10. Stephen Dunstan

    NW Sicily - April 2019 advice

    I have been to Trapani twice, I don't remember the open countryside birding being that great though I did see Lanner from your list of wants. The saltpans are well worth a look.
  11. Stephen Dunstan

    Cape Verde - Sal

    Thanks Andy. I know what you mean but I did find a few sites within walking distance of Santa Maria and saw a few migrants both times. There are lots of trees at Terra Boa but it’s a long way from the tourist area. Stephen
  12. Stephen Dunstan

    Cape Verde - Sal

    Did you see much else Andy? Been a couple of times and going again. Stephen
  13. Stephen Dunstan

    Gulls and a sketchy Grebe - Southend, UK

    It's another Med Gull. Not sure about the grebe.
  14. Stephen Dunstan

    Pembrokeshire - Pipit

    Rock Pipit.
  15. Stephen Dunstan

    Rosy Coloured Starling

    I found one on Shetland this year but I assume you would be restricting your visits to mainland sites. I also found the first for the Cape Verdes last year if you need some sun! Stephen
  16. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    Final Scores Fair Isle 11, 7, 4 Mainland 9, 12, 13 Unst 9, 6, 2 Foula 4, 1, 3 Whalsay 3, 0, 1 Bressay 2, 1, 2 Yell 2, 0, 2 Fetlar 1, 0, 1 Skerries 1, 0, 0 Papa Stour 0, 0, 0 Whilst there will be some lesser rarities missing overall Fair Isle held on in terms of national rarities...
  17. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    29 October Unst Two Arctic Redpolls (one of each) - National Rarities
  18. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    28 October Fair Isle Siberian Rubythroat - National Rarity Mainland Shorelark - Shetland Rarity
  19. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    Indeed Jos.
  20. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    Today's Richard's Pipit on Mainland isn't a description bird in case anyone was wondering, I had to double check myself. The next few days see some easterlies so we may be in for an exciting finish.
  21. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    25 October Fetlar Ring-necked Duck - Shetland rarity I am assuming the two Little Egrets on Mainland are long-staying birds.
  22. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    24 October Mainland Siberian type Stonechat - National Rarity Fair Isle Mediiterranean Gull - Shetland Rarity The Med Gull isn't from today, it was last week but because it didn't go on Shetland WhatsApp I forgot it is a description bird in the archipelago.
  23. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    23 October Bressay Treecreeper - national rarity? Apparently photographed, so I am assuming that there is enough there to prove Northern Treecreeper which is BBRC but will amend if not.
  24. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    Thank you for the kind words Pyrtle.
  25. Stephen Dunstan

    Shetland autumn rarity thread

    October Fair Isle Shorelark - Shetland rarity I missed this a few days back.
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