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  1. wolfbirder

    Very short report Northern Germany 18/4/24 - 19/4/24

    My briefest Vacational Trip Report ever...............in fact I travelled to Deutschland to go to what I believe is the biggest bird park in the world (I stand to be corrected) - Walsrode Vogel Park. The purpose was to see exotic species that personally, I will never be able to see in their...
  2. wolfbirder

    GRAN CANARIA - 2- 6th February 2024

    Just a short report - a late booking was acquired as I was in need of a bit of easy birding (or so I hoped) and a break from work. Ryan Air flights with just take on bag departing Manchester at around 2pm on 2nd February were around £35, with return flight departing 6th February at 11.40am...
  3. wolfbirder

    Historic Gyrfalcon encounters

    This was the Berry Head, Devon twitch...
  4. wolfbirder

    Close encounters.........

    Wasn't sure whether to post this here or in another sub-thread, but following on from the diver thread, I hope this is ok here mods, if not please move. Its winter - a time for reflection (:-. Which rarities left you speechless? Were you simply lucky and in the right place at the right time? Or...
  5. wolfbirder

    New Isles of Scilly ferry from spring 2024

    https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/new-isles-of-scilly-fast-ferry-secured-and-set-to-launch-in-spring/ar-AA1lTUwv?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=5d00af01e50943c6bec0696cd1599d2f&ei=149 Sounds promising And more here; - https://scillyferries.co.uk/ferries/hi-speed-ferry/
  6. wolfbirder

    Measuring British Rarity interest by Views

    Its been a fascinating, wonderful autumn for British birders, but I was surprised to see which rarity attracted most views on the Birdforum rare bird threads. Of course the totals are influenced by discussion such as identity questions, but still here we go, in ascending order: - Black and...
  7. wolfbirder

    United Utilities to stop issuing licences for grouse-shooting on it's land

    As posted elsewhere but more pertinent on this sub-section. Hope that's ok Greer3. CUMBRIA'S water supply company has announced it will put a stop to grouse shooting on its land when the current leases come to an end. United Utilities, the largest corporate landowner in England, will instead...
  8. wolfbirder

    Birding and football

    Having seen this discussed briefly on another thread, I wondered how many birders are keen football fans too? I realise a lot have no interest whatsoever so please ignore, but I have a theory about the correlation between birding and who you support, perhaps if enough respond it might determine...
  9. wolfbirder

    What has happened to this Golden-ringed Dragonfly?

    Please excuse my ignorance, but the wings of this insect are severely damaged...........or is it part of it evolving? I am sure it is damage, what has likely caused this?
  10. wolfbirder

    Immature male Broad-Bodied Chaser, Staffs 13/6/23?

    Terrible photo..........................(:- Its abdomen was beautiful shiny gold in the morning sun. I just want to rule out Scare Chaser....
  11. wolfbirder

    Ouarzazate area, Morocco - A brief report from a 3-night trip 22/4/23 - 25/4/23

    Following my trip a month previously to Morocco, where I visited the marshlands and woodland around Rabat up to Moulay Bousselham for Marsh Owl, then to the Mid-Atlas mountains for Moussier's Redstart, and finally to the Erb Chebbi desert around Merzouga for Desert Sparrow and others, I felt I...
  12. wolfbirder

    Morocco Marvels and Meanderings 21 - 28 March 2023

    At the grand old age of 60, I have now travelled to most of the key birding Countries in the Western Palearctic, and Morocco had never really been too high on my wish list for reasons I am not entirely sure of, maybe it was simply because I didn't fancy the heat nor the ability to order a cool...
  13. wolfbirder

    Morocco information wanted

    Hi I am off to Morocco on 21st March for 7 nights, landing at Rabbatt and then heading up to try to find Marsh Owls along the coast, then heading up to Fes area for some mountain species hopefully before heading south to Merzouga and Erfoud desert areas for 3 nights. Hoping to find Desert...
  14. wolfbirder

    Wonderful winter's birding in the East Midlands yesterday

    I had a great and most enjoyable day's birding yesterday, I set off late at 9.30am in misty conditions from Wolverhampton, but arrived at my first birding location of Eyebrook Reservoir on the Leicestershire/Rutland border at about 11am, and set about slowly driving around the perimeter road...
  15. wolfbirder

    Tower Hide at Wicken Fen

    I was there earlier this week and was disappointed to see that it is now out of bounds. Was also told it is not open at the entrance. There is a small sign along the canal path saying “no access past this point”. Does anyone know why it’s closed and if it’s a permanent thing?
  16. wolfbirder

    Xmas Day Birding - The Dee Estuary at Parkgate, Neston

    Well, with living by myself now, parents both departed to the heavens above, a brother I rarely see, and teenage kids living with their mother except at weekends, I decided that it would be more-miserable to sit in my flat and bored on my jack jones, so after a half hour long visit to see the...
  17. wolfbirder

    Great day at Spurn on Monday

    I disgustingly used the Queens Bank Holiday to get away for a day out. I meant no disrespect but I did not want to sit in by myself watching a funeral all day. So I decided last minute to go out to my favourate place - Spurn, or to be precise Kilnsea and it’s wetlands and scrape, for Spurn...
  18. wolfbirder

    Lanzarote Pelagic 2-night tour 6-8 September 2022

    As part of my pending 60th birthday, I promised myself a real pelagic that 'Lanzarote Pelagics' operate twice every September as long as demand is met for these trips, which means they must have 6-7 participants. each time. At 540 euros its not cheap, but when you realise the effort and...
  19. wolfbirder

    What was this dragonfly?

    At Cramer Gutter, Shropshire today
  20. wolfbirder

    Large or Small Red-eyed Damselfly

    Hi I apologise for these 4 dreadful photos taken today at Wergs Hall, Wolverhampton, but I am presuming these are Large Red-eyed based on the pattern of the tip of the abdomen (the amount of blue)? Thing that confuses me, is that the other distinguishing feature suggests Small Red-eyed...
  21. wolfbirder

    Swarovski sales delays

    Hi Since April I have ordered an ATS65HD from a reputed dealer in the UK. 2 months on I still have no delivery date. I know this is not a new model but they do produce these. What is going on at Swarovski? Feel like cancelling the order and getting an alternative. The fault is not with the...
  22. wolfbirder

    Hardcore Madeira Madness - 15 - 20 June 2022

    Well, with remaining annual leave to take within a certain time limit (or lose it), I searched around Ryan Air to see where I get to mid-June at a low cost, and Madeira came up, with flights from Manchester on 15th June, returning mid-day on 20th June, all for around £150. Travelling...
  23. wolfbirder

    Madeira request for information

    I have managed to get cheap lights and a hotel for 5 nights from 15th June (next Wednesday) but have lucked-out on booking trips, which are all full. Madeirawinds have no free spaces on their ribs nor any available on the trip to the mountain at Pico do Arieiro, for Zino's. The regular...
  24. wolfbirder

    Orange feather found in field near Wolverhampton, England yesterday

    This bright orange feather is so bright, I thought it must be off a child's toy-hat or something, but it is so intricate and downy part of me thinks this is from a bird, but I just cannot fathom what it might be from? Its about 4 inches in length. Any ideas?
  25. wolfbirder

    Poor Kowa service

    Has anyone else experienced a poor level of service? Since my email to them on 6th April about damage to my Kowa 883, I have still not had anything concrete from the, just 2 emails asking what Country I am from (which I replied to twice) but then nothing else. It really annoys me, we are not...
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