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  1. dryslwyn

    Info- Field Studies Council

    If you aren't aware of the FSC this is their website - www.field-studies-council.org. Their 2008 brochure is out and there are lots of interesting courses going on around the country. I went to an wildlife art course at Flatford Mill last year and really enjoyed it- combined it with a first...
  2. dryslwyn

    Starting from scratch- Dryslwyn's first sketchbook.

    Well almost from scratch. This forum is really giving me some incentive to do what I've wanted to do for ages- draw and paint birds. I thought as a beginner I'd take folks advice and look at one bird at a time mainly and do as much as I can in the field. Started with the swans on the joint...
  3. dryslwyn

    Loose birds

    Can anyone do a good job painting loose birds? Or do you think it is necessary to first study anatomy and feather detail etc before you can be successful? Take an extreme example - Lars Johnson sometimes paints in the most exquisit loose manner perfectly capturing the essence of the subject...
  4. dryslwyn

    Using photos

    To carry the discussion on where it left off on Nicks thread - I use photos alot in my landscape work but I am increasingly seeing the benefit of doing even quick pencil sketches on the spot. It takes say a minimum of 5mins to do a sketch that captures the essence of what you are looking at...
  5. dryslwyn

    Camcorders for birding

    I have always been happy with canon camaras - now I am wanting to buy a digital camcorder for making short videos and for taking stills- to paint and draw from. I would like close up shots. Any advice? Dryslwyn
  6. dryslwyn

    Swallows

    Could have sworn I glimpsed a swallow on a wire in SW Wales as I was driving. Could I have been mistaken. Is it too early?
  7. dryslwyn

    Sparrows

    I am pretty new to birding but am enjoying learning and being outdoors. Today I went out on my local patch and saw lots of birds in the woods but it dawned on me that I hadn't seen a single sparrow. Were tree sparrows much more common in the past? Would you be likely to see house sparrows also...
  8. dryslwyn

    Little egrets

    We have had several egrets on the river in SW wales for 2 or 3 months. There is a heronry close by. Will this encourage them to breed here? Also does anyone know the time of year they nest. I have a contact in N.Ireland wanting this information as well. He would be interested to know if egrets...
  9. dryslwyn

    Little egrets

    There have been several egrets on the Towy and flooded fields at Dryslwyn over the past three months. What are the chances of them breeding here. I know there is a heronry close by - would that encourage them?
  10. dryslwyn

    Birding on the Ardnamurchan peninsula

    Following on from a visit to Mull in May I am staying on the Ardnamurchan peninsula - first visit. If anyone has found any especially good birding places there please let me know. I am sure it will all be great but its nice to have somewhere specific to head for sometimes. Bye the way what is...
  11. dryslwyn

    Birding on Mull

    Going to Mull for the first time in May - any help on the best birding places would be a real help. Love to see any birds but those specific to the area would be a bonus.
  12. dryslwyn

    Rats

    Rats are a bit of a problem in my area. Our house sits between a cemetry with underground tunnels and a river. I was warned that bird feeders would attract rats nearer to the house and the other day there were two feeding on the peanut and seed holders. Can I do anything about it . I hate to...
  13. dryslwyn

    Up To Date

    Lots of information about sites in the county can be got from www.carmarthenshirebirds.co.uk. This is the countys bird club and is open to new members. Can we get some up to date info on the forum? Is there anyone there willing to share their findings and knowledge. An excellent place to visit...
  14. dryslwyn

    Hello from South wales

    Hi - It would be nice to see a bit more activity from this region on the site - especially from Carmarthenshire birders. Any of you out there?
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