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    Colour-ringed American Flamingo in Cuba

    Andy, I have e-mailed USGS and asked them if they know what the scheme is. I will get back to you if I get a reply. Malky.
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    A problem with this Eurasian Stone-curlew?

    Right hand lower. Possibly broken and healed.
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    which Monopod?

    "Any suggestions for a reasonably priced monopod!!" https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/products/photo-tripods/monopods Malky
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    Golden eagle chicks released

    Be interesting to see if the 3 transmitters are still radiating on the 1st January 2019. Anyone giving odds on this??
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    North Sea Thread

    Pity you were not on the Forties Bravo this week. They had a juv' Black Stork. Photo on ABZ rare birds. M.
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    Rhino poachers eaten by lions

    How many Wildebeest are there? how many Zebra? How much meat does the poachers take from their kills of Rhino because the don't know where their next "meal is coming from". Exactly the same as the Elephants. Horn and Tusks yes, meat NO. They know exactly what they are doing and accept the risks...
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    What to put underneath bird feeding station

    You could always purchase a section of Astroturf and put that down. Then lift, brush and wash as necessary.
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    Bird Poo on doormat

    "Bird Poo on doormat" Wait until they tell the local cats and dogs.
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    looking for a *large* squirrel proof (cage) feeder

    Me personally, I would be glad of having Squirrels in the garden on a frequent basis. Only had one Grey and one Red in 30 odd years.
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    "Garden bird feeders help spread disease among wild birds"

    This is not new news. https://sbpoley.home.xs4all.nl/ukrb/deaths.html
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    Very busy at the bird feeder today!

    Today, 3 Brambling, Blackcap male and female, Fieldfare, Redwing plus all the usual etc, etc
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    Sick Bohemian waxwing in Semey, Kazakhstan

    If you have or can get any Apples cut them in half and put out a couple of them in the tree. (Stick a branch end through them) It will probably feed on them if it's just hungry. Malky
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    Red Dot Sights (Reflex Sights) on Spotting Scopes

    Mainly with a tripod, but I will lean it on anything handy. Regards Malky Cool - equipped with a reflex sight right off the shelf! Do you use it offhand or from a monpod/tripod? Regards, Henning
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    Red Dot Sights (Reflex Sights) on Spotting Scopes

    I have one of these. Had it for years now, and still use it quite often. It's really handy when distance viewing. http://www.monocular.info/centon20x56_5.htm Malky
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    Lesser Canada Goose - Cornwall, UK

    In November 1992 I found the neck collared Canada Goose 6TU2 up at the Kinord area. Interestingly enough, it was identified by others as Parvipes. I wrote to the ringers to confirm this. Unfortunately, they were unable to do this due to indentification overlap. I notified the relevant people. I...
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    Looking for advice on a lighter weight fluid head (alternative to manfrotto 128 RC)

    https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/befree-live-compact-and-lightweight-fluid-video-head Look at the "specs" Scroll down. 380grams. Malky
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    Hello from Aberdeen! Looking for Long-tailed tits??

    http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=147663&page=72 Regards Malky wondering why this post went there?
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    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    "Hello!!! I just moved to Dunecht" "snipped" If you are shopping in Westhill, have a look in Arnhall Moss and Denman Park. There are LTT's the length of Westhill. Regards Malky
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    Magpie with "beard" of pale throat streaks and huge white scapulars

    "That will mainly get you pictures of Pica hudsonia from North America, not a lot of help! What's needed is photos of the East Asian subspecies of Pica pica (soon to become split as Pica serica). Use the Chinese name - 喜鹊 - and try searches with that to see what variation occurs in the region."...
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    Mystery raptor crossing the Strait of Gibraltar

    Length and number of primaries, length and depth of wing and leading edge on wing, Hmmmmmm
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    Project sees highest number of fledged Hen Harriers

    https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/police-appeal-after-young-hen-harrier-found-dead-on-estate/ Malky
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    Magpie with "beard" of pale throat streaks and huge white scapulars

    Do a google "images" search for "Black-biled Magpie" There are several photographs showing varing levels of Iridescence on the throat feathers such as here :- https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-black-billed-magpie-pica-pica-perching-stone-hong-kong-image64053233 Malky
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    Vandal in the Garden

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/bird-box-plate Regards Malky
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    Suggestions for garden tree / shrub

    Whitebeam, (Sorbus (sp, loads of them)) Rowan etc etc
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    Levelling Base.

    No, I use a Manfrotto 138 on a Manfrotto 144B. Had it a while now. Regards Malky
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