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Recent content by kmonty1950

  1. kmonty1950

    Devon Birding

    Good morning Andrew, Saw it at 1:45 yesterday and it was reported at again at about 5 PM. Note that the road from Sandford to Kennerleigh is closed, but is clear as far as Ashridge Farm. Park on the hard stand just before the farm buildings, then follow the track on the right for a couple of...
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    Italian hot spot

    Fantastic pictures Carlo, I will be working just south of Milano next year (near Lodi). Can you tell us how to get to these places? Best regards Ken.
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    Devon Birding

    That's it Andrew, I also had a female Merlin just up the path from there. All the best Ken.
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    FYI Torrevieja Costa Blanca

    Hi Darren, The salinas at Santa Pola, just up the road from Torrevieja are excellent - Audouin's Gull, Collared Pratincole, Marbled duck, etc. Also El Hondo, but you have to book to get in as it's on private land I believe. It's worth a drive around the outskirts there, I've had brilliant views...
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    Devon Birding

    Have a look at this site - you'd be surprised what the Exe estaury turns up! http://www.dawlishwarren.co.uk/ Or this one - http://www.wildlifeindevon.org.uk/index.html - and Joe Ray's (see link on his posts) for Devon in general. Good birding Ken.
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    Need help with a finch or finch-like bird

    Hi Tickwood, This is an exotic (from SE Asia) that has been kept in captivity for many years, known as Nutmeg Mannikin, Spice Finch and several other names. It's established itself in the wild in a few places where it's escaped or been set loose. Enjoy a taste of the orient! Good birding Ken.
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    Hearing aids

    Hi John, My hearing has been deteriorating for some years now - it's hereditary, my mother's side of the family all suffered too. I've used a hearing aid (a national health one - can't comment on the digital jobbies) but find that it amplifies all sound, so the frequencies that I have trouble...
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    unidentified bird brean down somerset

    Don't you just love escapes?:eek!: I've been scouring my own literature and the 'net for different weaver/whydah species, most photos I've found though are of more colourful breeding plumage males. The striking super should narrow it down and the only two I've found so far have been Pin-tailed...
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    Backwater Birding - Seaton, Devon

    Reading past posts Gav, I thought the secret was to have (lots of) donuts for lunch? Good birding Ken.
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    Cornwall Birding

    Thanks Darrell, at least we know now - methinks it would be a bl***y long queue! Ken.
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    Cornwall Birding

    Paul, We had an interesting discussion (well more like panic actually) when news of this bird came out. What would access be like at Walmsley in case of a mega like this? Is it not CBWPS only access? Good birding Ken.
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    Plymouth-Santander ferry (tommorow)

    Hi Tom, The seawatching off the Devon coast has been exceptional just recently and stuff is still getting picked up, so don't wait till the Bay of Biscay before you get your bins out. Have a look at the recent sightings from Dawlish Warren. (They're all heading in the direction of Plymouth!)...
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    Backwater Birding - Seaton, Devon

    Nah! A mullet angler is a fisherman with a funny haircut, surely.
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    Devon Birding

    Hi Joe, The Little Crake has moved a short distance and is now beside the Anglers' car park (right by the canal). It was showing extremely well at about 5 PM from the bridge across the ditch looking towards Turf. So, keep nagging your parents!!! Good birding Ken.
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    how do you pronounce "chough"?

    Joanne, It's from "Proverbs of Hell" Paul, Always said oo-sul myself, but there may be a bit of "Devonshire" pronunciation in there. All the best Ken.
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