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    Hornet? Nr Coventry uk

    Hi folks, can you tell if this is a European Hornet? I found it, already expired, on the floor in the conservatory this morning. I had 6 of them come into our back bedroom last night during darkness creating havoc and scaring my wife. Managed to get them out eventually. Sorry, I should have...
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    Bretford Warwickshire

    Hi all, two Red Kites seen flying near to the bridge over the River Avon on Tuesday 4th July @ 1615. Have not seen them here for a couple of years. I did see one by the farm shop in Stretton under Fosse a few weeks ago. I visit Wellesbourne quite often and although not common, it is not...
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    Catterpillar uk garden

    Hi folks, seen in a friends Coventry garden today. Can anyone I'd it for me please. Thanks Dave
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    Night calling bird

    Hi folks, my neice lives in Stratford upon Avon and has sent me a sound file via Whatsapp. Apparently it calls for long periods every night (she could mean evening). I have to have my phone on its highest volume setting to hear it but I thought it sounded like a young bird of prey calling to...
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    Mouse or rat UK

    Hi, my neice sent me this picture from her Warwickshire garden. She thought it was a mouse but I wondered about a smallish rat as it seems (to me) to have a thicker tail. What do you think? Cheers Dave PS: Sorry, photo came out sideways.
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    Birds in Colombia for ID

    Hi all, my neice is travelling around Colombia and she is currently in Salento, Quindio. Knowing I am keen on birds she has just sent me these 3 pictures she took today. I said I would ask if anyone can ID them. Thanks Dave
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    Suffolk Birding with Bins

    Hi all, I regularly check out this website to see what's about when we visit Suffolk during May and October. I have had problems loading it in the past but a BF member kindly helped me out. I have a different problem now, I can get the website on my windows 10 PC but on my Android phone I just...
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    Caterpillar ID Warwickshire today

    Hi all, found this caterpillar on my wheelie bin earlier this afternoon but can't ID it from web images. It was around 20mm long. I'm in Warwickshire. Sorry, photos not as clear as I would have liked. thanks Dave
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    Hanky-panky and a bit of rough stuff

    We are fortunate to have a hedgehog visit our garden most evenings during their active season. I put out a few dried mealworms and a dish of water for him/her. Occasionally we may get two hedgehogs and on a very few occasions over the years we have had three. Last night, when I looked out of...
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    Roll over title font

    Hi ll. I have a w10 (version 1709) PC with a 27" monitor. The system font appeared quite small (drop down menus/dialogue boxes/bookmarks and favorites lists) which I'm told is an effect of having a high resolution monitor. To increase the text size I have downloaded WinTools which seems to...
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    Suffolk birding with BINS

    Hi all, does anyone know if this website will re-appear? I like to visit Suffolk quite a lot and use it to find out what's about. Recently it seems to have disappeared. thanks Dave
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    Llŷn Peninsula Choughs

    Hi all, we are supporting a friend who is walking part of the coastal path on the Llŷn Peninsula for her 71st birthday challenge. We are just going up for a couple of days next weekend and will be based in Morfa Nefyn. I believe there may be an opportunity to see some Choughs so if anyone can...
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    Storks near Minsmere?

    Cranes near Minsmere? Hi all, we will be staying near Minsmere, Suffolk for a couple of weeks during early October, is there anywhere "nearby" you could recommend where we might manage to see some Cranes? Cheers Dave
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    Suffolk garden plant

    A vigorous shrub I'm told but unable to ID, any offers? Thanks Dave
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    Trimley Marshes

    Hi all, coming down for our regular two week visit to Suffolk in early October and hope to visit Trimely Marshes for the first time. I have downloaded the SWT leaflet with the details of the circular walk so just wanted to ask if refreshments are available anywhere. Web site says...
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    Wild flower/weed in Hampshire for id

    Hi folks, someone on another forum has asked for an ID for this plant seen growing in Hampshire. I thought it might be a Sow Thistle but there have been a few different suggestions. Can anyone help with a positive id please. Thanks Dave Edit: Sorry if they appear horizontal, I don't know...
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    Mull Eagle watch 2015

    Can anyone who knows please tell me where the eagle watch-point is going to be in 2015. I am confused because I read somewhere that it was moving from the Glen Seilisdeir site of recent years to a new site nearer to Dervaig/Loch Cuin area and a new pair of WTSE. However, I have just read on...
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    Berry Head Nature Reserve

    Hi all, we are off to Devon in four weeks, staying near Salcombe, and looking forward to a bit of walking and birding. I noticed on the Devon bird report web-site that there is a sea-bird colony at Berry Head. Can anyone give me directions please and where to go to get the best views. Thanks...
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    Caterpillar ID Suffolk UK

    Hi, just spent a week in Suffolk and saw many of these caterpillars amongst the shingle at Minsmere and Dunwich beach. Has anyone any idea as to what they are? Unfortunately only phone photos available. Thanks Dave
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    Dead badgers on roadside

    Since early spring this year I have seen a lot of dead badgers on the side of my local roads (south of Coventry). On one road in particular, the A445 on the stretch that runs between Ryton on Dunsmore and Lillington I have seen at least 12 dead badgers, with others seen on the B4455 Fosseway...
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    Moth Warwickshire

    Hi folks, say this large moth on my house wall tonight. Is it a Poplar Hawk Moth? thanks Dave
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    HS2 Proposed High Speed Rail link

    Dear All, An interesting item in the Independent Sunday 3rd February. HS2. The Hidden Cost To Britain's Wildlife. This makes interesting reading! Kind Regards, Dave...
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    optical drive not working in Windows 8

    Hi all, bought a new MESH computer as a present for a friend. Wanted W7 but could only get W8. Just unboxed it today to try and make it more user friendly for my friend who uses XP. Anyway, when trying to add some software from a CD it seemed to optical drive is not fully working so I've...
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    Help!!! Mull holiday under threat

    My wife and I are due to visit the Isle of Mull for two weeks beginning Saturday 14th July. We visit every year and stay in a cottage on the B8035 near Gribun, the road that runs from Knock to Pennyghael alongside Loch na Keal and Loch Sridain. So it was a big shock to see this when I was...
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    Bluebells

    Hi all, had a walk around my local woodland this afternoon, Ryton Woods in Warwickshire and was surprised to see Bluebells and Wood Anemones already in flower in some parts of the wood. Seems very early to me, especially the Bluebells. Dave.
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