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    Ian Botham story from the Daily Telegrapgh

    Ian Botham just sounds more desperate and ridiculous every time he contributes to this debate. He just strikes me as a bit thick. Regards, Chris
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    Audenshaw reservoirs

    The holes in the fence are still there. I know folk who go without permit and those with permits whine about it, but nowt changes. And that includes dog-walkers as well. It's up to the individual I guess.....can they live with themselves? Regards, Chris
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    Who has stolen the Arctic Skuas??

    Only one seen by me at Flamborough a couple of weeks back. Whereas I normally see plenty. Chris
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    One consolation John, thanks to this splendid thread, I feel I have really got to grips with the optimum weather requirements (I only had a vague understanding before) and shall pay close attention to this thread and the aforementioned weather websites over the next few weeks. I just hope I get...
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    I didn't John. Jane kindly kept me informed and I checked those good weather sites and things just weren't right for my narrow window. Unfortunately I had family commitments this aft' so that was a non-starter. So, my primed satnav, picnic and toys for the nipper and beautifully ironed OS...
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    With this species do they tend to come through in one period, ie is this it for 2013? I'm just wondering if after a period of non-conducive conditions things come right again, a week or two later say, does one get a second chance (I'm clutching at so many straws here I'm starting to drop 'em)...
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    Thanks CB for the positive words. I've still got Jane's weather sites open and it still appears to be showing a gusty N Wester in the Irish Sea. Fingers crossed. Regards, Chris
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    Thanks Jane. I'm trying to stay optimistic! Chris
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    Brill', thanks folks. I'll be back on tomorrow morning to check before making my final decision. Chris
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    I have my one and only window of opportunity this week to get to the Wirral tomorrow morning. Would anyone care to assess my chances of a Leach's? If I do go I was thinking of the Gunsite. The odds have to be fairly decent as I will have my two year old son with me, and pop, crisps and toy...
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    Yorkshire Birding

    I intend heading east on Wednesday and was wondering if the red-necked grebe was still at Tophill Low? Also, I have still yet to see a corn bunting this year and was wondering are any about at the Copmanthorpe lane by the railway and/or at Bubwith? Finally, I might start the day at Skipwith...
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    Yorkshire Birding

    Cheers for that Ollie. I have a 1: 25, 000 OS map of the area, so might take a bit of an explore on some of the public rights of way in the area too. I'm looking forward to the challenge! Regards, Chris
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    Yorkshire Birding

    Where is the best place to view the tip (and gulls)? I'm not from the area, but inadvertently drove nearby yesterday on my 'Yorkshire day out'. There were stacks of gulls over the tip and I almost stopped (I wish I had now). I am debating whether or not to go tomorrow and I have an OS map of...
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    Yorkshire Birding

    Just an update to those who gave me very helpful information for my day out today. I got everything I wanted, except corn buntings. I couldn't believe how much water is lying on the land either, unbelieveable, especially at Aughton church (beautiful spot), where the waters were almost lapping...
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    Yorkshire Birding

    Thanks folks for all your help. Fingers crossed on the weather now. Cheers, Chris
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