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    Colour-ringed American Flamingo in Cuba

    Andy, I have e-mailed USGS and asked them if they know what the scheme is. I will get back to you if I get a reply. Malky.
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    A problem with this Eurasian Stone-curlew?

    Right hand lower. Possibly broken and healed.
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    which Monopod?

    "Any suggestions for a reasonably priced monopod!!" https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/products/photo-tripods/monopods Malky
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    Golden eagle chicks released

    Be interesting to see if the 3 transmitters are still radiating on the 1st January 2019. Anyone giving odds on this??
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    North Sea Thread

    Pity you were not on the Forties Bravo this week. They had a juv' Black Stork. Photo on ABZ rare birds. M.
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    Rhino poachers eaten by lions

    How many Wildebeest are there? how many Zebra? How much meat does the poachers take from their kills of Rhino because the don't know where their next "meal is coming from". Exactly the same as the Elephants. Horn and Tusks yes, meat NO. They know exactly what they are doing and accept the risks...
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    What to put underneath bird feeding station

    You could always purchase a section of Astroturf and put that down. Then lift, brush and wash as necessary.
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    Bird Poo on doormat

    "Bird Poo on doormat" Wait until they tell the local cats and dogs.
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    looking for a *large* squirrel proof (cage) feeder

    Me personally, I would be glad of having Squirrels in the garden on a frequent basis. Only had one Grey and one Red in 30 odd years.
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    "Garden bird feeders help spread disease among wild birds"

    This is not new news. https://sbpoley.home.xs4all.nl/ukrb/deaths.html
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    Very busy at the bird feeder today!

    Today, 3 Brambling, Blackcap male and female, Fieldfare, Redwing plus all the usual etc, etc
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    Sick Bohemian waxwing in Semey, Kazakhstan

    If you have or can get any Apples cut them in half and put out a couple of them in the tree. (Stick a branch end through them) It will probably feed on them if it's just hungry. Malky
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    Red Dot Sights (Reflex Sights) on Spotting Scopes

    Mainly with a tripod, but I will lean it on anything handy. Regards Malky Cool - equipped with a reflex sight right off the shelf! Do you use it offhand or from a monpod/tripod? Regards, Henning
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    Red Dot Sights (Reflex Sights) on Spotting Scopes

    I have one of these. Had it for years now, and still use it quite often. It's really handy when distance viewing. http://www.monocular.info/centon20x56_5.htm Malky
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    Lesser Canada Goose - Cornwall, UK

    In November 1992 I found the neck collared Canada Goose 6TU2 up at the Kinord area. Interestingly enough, it was identified by others as Parvipes. I wrote to the ringers to confirm this. Unfortunately, they were unable to do this due to indentification overlap. I notified the relevant people. I...
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