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    Ruppell's Warbler in Crete

    Does anyone have any information about specific places where Ruppell's Warbler breeds on Crete. I have read a very general 'south coast' and descriptions of the kinds of habitats it prefers, but I will have fairly limited time in April and would really like to add this bird to my Life List...
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    Long-tailed Duck on the Danube

    Pleased to end the year with a new species for my life list!! I went out to an area on the left bank of the Danube in northern Budapest this morning, as the nice www.birding.hu website has said that there were several Long-tailed Ducks (Clangula hyemalis) to be seen. It was an immaculate day...
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    Immature Gull on the Danube

    I was out birding (to see Long-tailed Duck, actually) on the Danube in northern Budapest this afternoon, and saw this Gull amongst the many Black-headed and few Common Gulls. I take it to be a 2nd Winter bird - either Caspian Gull (Larus cachinans) or Yellow-legged Gull (L. michahelis). Can...
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    Maldives Passerine

    Please can someone tell me what this red-and-black passerine (finch/bunting type) bird photographed today on the Maldives Islands? Thanks in advance David
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    Geometer for ID

    Please can you help with the Geometer below. It seems very close to one of the Agriopis species from the shape and markings, but not quite right for either A. aurantiara or A. marginaria. Caught in the living room the other night, done for by a Wolf Spider, I think. Best David
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    Fern & small tree from Greece

    I wonder if you can help with these last 2 species from my recent trip down the Aegean. First a small fern at c 1000 on Mount Olympus: The whole plant + close up Second a large shrub/small tree on the lower reaches of Mount Pelion: The whole tree + close up of leaves and fruit. Thanks for any...
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    Five Greek Moths for ID

    I was in Greece last week down the Aegean coast by car, with good birds, flowers and moths. I came across this horde of moths at a motorway services, all resting where they'd been attracted by the lights - a good hundred or more of several species. These 5 I am not able to work out from Waring...
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    Pyralid ID

    Please could you agree or disagree that the enclosed picture shows (a) a Pyralid and (b)Euzophera pinguis? Thanks in advance David
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    Another micro....

    Sorry, it's another micro....and a little battered which doesn't help. Any ideas? Got the first Idaea degeneraria (Portland Ribbon Wave) of the year last night, along with the 450th Autographa gamma (Silver Y)...... Best David
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    Brocade for ID

    Dear All, Would I be correct in thinking this (dead) moth is Lacanobia thalassina (Pale-shouldered Brocade), despite any really clear pale shoulder markings? Everything else seems right... And if it isn't, what do you think it is? Thanks in advance David
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    European Cup Final Moths!!

    Is anyone else amazed by the moths at the European Cup Final between France and Portugal???!!! One even landed on Ronaldo's face when he was down injured. And in the slow motion clips you could see them in flight!! They are constant, everywhere around the players and trainers and staff!! IMHO...
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    Onamentl Tree for ID

    Ornamental Tree for ID Dear All I hope some of the parks & gardens specialists amongst you might recognize this tree from its triplet leaves. It was in a park here in Budapest, though I don't recognize it as a European tree species; it is quite adjacent to some kinds of non-European Maple...
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    From David in Budapest

    Dear All Out today in the butterfly friendly Domonvolgy near Godollo this afternoon. Nice range of species flying, of which many Map Butterfly in 2nd Brood form. I got a shot of this Blue which I can't locate, and would be pleased for any suggestions. Likewise the Noctuid which flew into the...
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    Imported trees for ID

    Dear All This tree in a park at Palic, clearly an import (!!), some kind of Cypress from the cones and leaves. Oriental, I imagine. Can anyone help me get specific? Thanks in advance. David
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    Two Micros

    I hope someone might help with these two micros, though they may be too worn. I have labelled them both as Pyralids, as they seem to fit.... Thanks in advance David
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    New Insect for Me!

    Dear All I would be grateful for any assistance with the ID of this rather strange looking insect which flew in tonight. It's head is rather like a Snake Fly, while its body is closer to the crickets and mantises...... It's an intriguing and interesting creature, and I can find no help in...
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    Serotine Bat Behaviour

    Dear Batters I live in Budapest, and we have Serotine Bats in the street, which typically hunt just below my 3rd floor flat up and down the street. Last night, in the flat directly opposite, 3 Serotines got in and flew around inside, then left after attempts by the owners to get them out...
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    Budapest moths for ID

    Nice things flying in with the heatwave!! I wonder if you can help with these three: 1) partly mangled (!) what I take to be an Aglossa sp ? 2) an Yponomeuta sp, I suppose? (or Myelois ....doesn't seem to have enough spots on the trailing edge, nor the 'upturned' wing-end) 3) Confirmation...
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    Noctuid ID

    Dear All unfortunately it was on the floor and I stepped on half of it....but the rest looks intact enough to ID, but I can't decide what. All suggestions welcomed. Thanks in advance David
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    Budapest Beetle

    Dear Beetlers I wonder if someone can give me a pointer on this nice specimen. Neither Chinnery book appears to contain it, unless I have somehow overlooked it. Thanks in advance David
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    Butterflies in Hungary

    Dear All Good day out at Domonvolgy near Godollo, about 40 km from Budapest. Area of disturbed woodland - lots of Robinia - with farmland on the surrounding hills. However, managed 2 day-flying moths: Latticed Heath and Speckled Yellow, and a nice set of butterflies: Swallowtail, Scarce...
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    Fly ID help needed

    Dear All I wonder if you can help identify the fly in the picture. I was out in a valley with Robinia (False Acacia) woods not far from Budapest on Thursday and they were everywhere. They fly with the abdomen drooping down. I've checked both Michael Chinnery books but cannot find much that is...
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    Dusky Warbler

    A Dusky Warbler has been seen and photographed on successive days at the end of December at Ocsa, an excellent birding area south of Budapest. Check out www.birding.hu for details and photo. Best David
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    Garden Tree for ID

    Can anybody identify this very berry-full tree in a friend's garden? Thanks David
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    Goshawks in Cities

    I have always associated Goshawks with undisturbed woodlands away from humans. Thus on a working trip to Riga, Latvia last week, I was very surprised to first see one take a town pigeon (then be mobbed a Hoodie), and later see a pair circling a church tower, and later even get some poor quality...
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