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    Common or Arctic Tern?

    Looking through some of my pics from Rutland earlier in the year (mid august) and found this bird - possible Arctic Tern? Alex
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    Birdfair 2012!

    Just a general thread and I hope everyone enjoys this years Birdfair (like I'm sure I will on Sunday!). Are the any stands or talks you have particularly enjoyed? :) I'm heading to the reserve on Monday (when hopefully it will be marginally quieter!) and will of course be going to see the...
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    Owls

    Im heading up to Norfolk on Monday and in the evenings will be looking to photograph Barn Owls. Everyone says, 'they're everywhere' but I managed to only get a very brief glimpse on my last visit. I am staying in Holt on the North Norfok so in that area would be best. I have heard the Wensum...
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    Norfolk Owls...

    Im heading up to Norfolk on Monday and in the evenings will be looking to photograph Barn Owls. Everyone says, 'they're everywhere' but I managed to only get a very brief glimpse on my last visit. I am staying in Holt on the North Norfok so in that area would be best. I have heard the Wensum...
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    Tripod Head...

    I'm looking for a new tripod head to replace my current ball head (which drives me mad!) to use with my Sigma 150-500mm. my budget is £150 :-) cheers alex
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    Spotted Flycatchers

    Does anyone know of any pairs of spotflys around NE hants? If you wish to PM thats fine ;-) thabks for your help with my bogey bird!! Alex
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    Norfolk

    Does anyone know of good Grey Partridge and Tree Sparrow sites in Norfolk? Alex
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    weekend birding!

    Hi Folks, In the first couple of weeks of August (crap time of year I know!!) I'm looking to spend a couple of days where I can go birding/photographing. Ideally it would be no more than 3-4 hours away from my house in NE Hants. Any suggestions? Alex
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    Day Out

    In the next couple of weeks I'm looking to have a day out where I can see good species and being a photograher, a site where I can get decent shots. It needs to be within 2 and a half ours of NE Hampshire. Many Thanks Alex
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    Monopod Head

    What would you guys recommend as a good, cheap head for a monopod. I'm unsure whether to go for a ball head or 3 way pan one. Which design is best for a monopod and has anyone got any specific models they'd recommend? Alex
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    Lens Reversing

    Hi All, I'm looking for a cheap (very cheap) lens that is good for reversing. Of course any make will do as it will be used through the reversing adapter. Many Thanks Alex
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    UK Birding Holidays

    Hi All, I'm looking for a cheap (cheaper the better!) birding holiday. I am open to any suggestions on location and for how long, but ideally between 3-7 days. I don't mind the location but I would like to see a variety of species and photography opportunities would be preferable. Also, time...
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    Sonning Eye and Henley GP

    Hi All, I'm interested in seeing the Smew reported today at Henley Rd Gravel Pit and was wondering the best place to park and then walk to see the birds? Alex
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    Cormorant ID - UK

    Sinensis or carbo?
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    Spanish Sparrow and Dark Eyed Junco Report

    A fantastic day watching 2 fantastic birds! As always, the trip report can be found here: http://youngbirderdiary.blogspot.com/2012/02/junco-and-sparrow-twitch.html Alex
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    The Year

    Less of a birding day, but a birding year. i have finally put together my highlights of 2011 which can be found here: http://youngbirderdiary.blogspot.com/ Has anyone else got any similar blog posts they wish to share? Alex
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    The Year

    Less of a birding day, but a birding year. i have finally put together my highlights of 2011 which can be found here: http://youngbirderdiary.blogspot.com/ Has anyone else got any similar blog posts they wish to share? Alex
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    Red Kites in the Chilterns

    I'm looking for a good spot to photograph (with my 500mm lens) Red Kites around anywhere between Reading and High Wycombe. I have heard about locals feeding the birds which would be ideal if anyone is willing to give me exact locations. PM if you do not wish to publicly announce this. Many...
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    Arc Pit, Dungeness

    Is the best place to view the LTD and Smew at the Arc pit from the Hanson Hide or the causeway? Alex
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    Birding in June

    I am staying in Bauge just north of Parc naturel régional Loire Anjou Touraine at the beginning of June this year. I was wondering where the best spots are within an hour of this spot? I'm hoping to see anything we don't regularly get in the UK. Many Thanks Alex
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    Ferruginous Duck?

    Pure Fudge or Hybrid of sorts? Alex
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    Dungeness

    I'm off to dungeness on 5th Feb on a coach trip and as far as I am aware we are visiting the main RSPB part of the reserve. This means my only way of visiting the Arc Pit section of the reserve would be to walk, how far is this walk? Also, where is the best place on the reserve to see the Smew...
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    Stint ID UK

    Wader Id Uk Total crap I know but was wondering if anyone could ID this stint for me? Alex
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    The Hampshire Trio

    I went down to Harbridge this morning to see the 3 species of swan currently present ( a very rare sight in Hampshire)... a write up of the day can be found here: http://youngbirderdiary.blogspot.com/ Alex
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    The Hampshire Trio of Swans

    Thought I'd just post a quick report of my morning with the Mute, Bewick's and Whooper Swan down at Harbridge, the full write up can be found here: http://youngbirderdiary.blogspot.com/ Alex
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