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    I saw my first Cattle Egret (in the UK, when they were still extremely rare) while on a bolting horse! Amidst trying in vain to stop the...
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    dalat reacted to foresttwitcher's post in the thread Cyprus - April 2024 with Like Like.
    Thanks Frank and have a good trip David. Tuesday 16th April: Up early again this morning as I was woken by the Barn Swallows and House...
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    dalat reacted to foresttwitcher's post in the thread Cyprus - April 2024 with Like Like.
    Monday 15th April: Woke earlyish this morning, despite the late finish yesterday, to see a pair of House Martin building a nest above...
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    Thanks! There were a pair of Kestrels around the castle, but I took them for common. I think the Lesser had not yet arrived, at least...
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    Last note: Here a link to a local birding company in Albania. I took some inspiration from the itinerary of one of their tours...
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    That was it. Hope you enjoyed it. I can only recommend to visit Albania: absolutely beautiful country, very friendly and easy going...
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    Unfortunately the paradise is quite threatened. Although nominally a protected area, there is an international airport in construction...
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    But of course the main birding attraction near Vlora is the Narta lagoon, located in the wider Vjosa delta. It has a large lagoon, full...
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    Last stop was Vlora, a larger costal town halfway between Butrint/Ksamil and Durres. Not exactly beautiful, but still pleasant and...
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    dalat reacted to pbjosh's post in the thread Albania in April 2024 with Like Like.
    Looks lovely. Albania is high on our list for a quick escape or even a bike tour 😍
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    Yes, would be great on bike I think, both touring or mountain biking.
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    dalat reacted to dorubird's post in the thread 8x20 in possession. Which one to add? with Like Like.
    If you want Swarovski, I will go for 8x30 CL Companion. It is bigger than 8x25 but not by much, but it is worth the difference because...
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    Thanks! Yes, the countryside is very nice and unspoiled. The coastal cities we saw less so.The larger ones with many wild construction...
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    dalat reacted to PYRTLE's post in the thread Albania in April 2024 with Like Like.
    Very enjoyable photo diary of some wonderful scenery....looks fresh and clean in the remoter areas
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    dalat replied to the thread Albania in April 2024.
    Forgot a little excursion we did on some mountainous plateau near Gijokastra, where we found a stunning Common Rock Thrush and a few...
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