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  1. Rare Bird Alert

    Birdguides new system

    Sorting news by county Given the recent discussions it might of interest to some to note that we have added a new news report to the website sorted by county, meaning its even quicker and easier to scan for your local news. Cheers
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    Birdguides new system

    Have sent you a private message. Thanks
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    Birdguides new system

    Hi Trying to send you a private message but it says your inbox is full. Thanks
  4. Rare Bird Alert

    Collins Bird Guide revised

    We have received a full list of changes and errata from the publishers and it is quite a list, worthy of a new edition???? Full details here http://bit.ly/1c4OvRC
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    Best rare bird alert for Android phone?

    Hi folks just to update you on the RBA app and iOS8 problems. We are very pleased to inform you that our updated App, which has fixes for iOS8, and was submitted to Apple on 18 Sept, has just been approved by Apple is now available in the App store. It is v1.6 This release has fixes for iOS8...
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    Birdguides app does not work with IOS8

    Hi folks just to update you on the RBA app and iOS8 problems. We are very pleased to inform you that our updated App, which has fixes for iOS8, and was submitted to Apple on 18 Sept, has just been approved by Apple is now available in the App store. It is v1.6 This release has fixes for iOS8...
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    Best rare bird alert for Android phone?

    iOS update Hi folks Just noticed this thread and the reference to recent problems caused by the Apple iOS8 update. We submitted an updated app to Apple on Thursday for their approval at which point it will be available for download. According to Apple they are approving 75% of app updates...
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    Woodpeckers of the World - by Gerald Gorman

    This looks like a superb book covering this enigmatic group. Full review now live here http://bit.ly/1vMebIP
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    Sibley Guide, 2nd edition

    Book review and pre-publication offer Hopefully the mods are OK with this but if not obviously remove/edit. Just a heads up for those wanting to get their hands on a copy. Here is a link to a full review of the book on our website http://bit.ly/1bRcXFL You can pre-order the book through...
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    Rare Birds of North America

    Hopefully the mods are OK with this but if not obviously remove/edit. Just a heads up for those wanting to get their hands on a copy ASAP. WildSounds have it in stock as of today (29/01). Have read a few reports of people ordering on Amazon and then finding out not in stock! WildSounds are...
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    Book Review: Advanced Bird ID Handbook - The Western Palearctic

    Norfolk rarities committee member Graham Etherington reviews the large format version of Nils van Duivendijk's Advanced ID Handbook. PLUS a very special offer for registered Rare Bird Alert users: SAVE £8.50 - Only £16.49 delivered! Its FREE to register and you get special discounts on books...
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    Hampshire

    Hi Italian46 Hope this info is helpful. Today's sightings, so far; SPANISH SPARROW, still Calshot Green-winged Teal, at Farlington Marshes Hawfinch, Eastleigh at Lakeside near southern jetty at Beach Lake in trees behind cattle pen at 8am. Yesterdays sightings; ICELAND GULL Bedhampton Creek...
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    Norfolk birding

    Goosanders Responding to the comments about Goosanders not being newsworthy. The decision to limit or cease sending news of certain species is always a difficult one and not one we take on a whim. I think a little bit of an insight into the job of a birdnews operator would be useful to put...
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    Norfolk birding

    Great news like you say. Same press release here but with a photo of family party at nest and a nice video too. http://bit.ly/nL52ou
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    Spoonbills breed again at Holkham NNR

    Great news following last year's new colony being establised is that this year they have more than doubled the number of young fledged. 14 have successfully fledged this year, up from 6 last year. It is is just reward for the hard work by the Natural England staff who have maintained the...
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    Ten Spoonbills fledge at Holkham NNR

    Given the original title of the thread I thought this might be of interest. Whatever you think about Spoonbills breeding in Norfolk the Maltese hunters are making sure their numbers are going to increase...
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    Ten Spoonbills fledge at Holkham NNR

    Following the news that Spoonbills had successfully set up a colony at Holkham NNR earlier in the year it has now been confirmed that a total of 10 young have fledged, includes exclusive video footage. Full article and footage here
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    Problem viewing 5d Mk1 RAW files in Canon DPP

    Hi Guys Thanks for the suggestions. Patrick, Yes I am running windows 7 and will try your suggestion of updating the codec. Sounds like this could well be the problem. Cheers Brian
  19. Rare Bird Alert

    Northern Bottlenose Whales - Norfolk

    Hi Mark I believe they are a very long way out into the wash and were seen from a boat on both occassions. Seen some video footage from yesterdays sighting and definetly no way of seeing them from land. Of course if we get any more updates or sightings they will be transmitted to the Wildlife...
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    Northern Bottlenose Whales - Norfolk

    And seen again this evening. Where have they been for the last few days? Just got to hope it doesn't end in tragedy although it doesn't look promising.
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    iPhone Reception and birdguides and RBA and Scilly.

    You will find that some phone networks work on Scilly, and others don't work there at all. The one's that do work fairly well in some areas include Vodafone and O2. However even in Hugh Town, and in several other parts of St.Mary's, reception can be poor, or zero, and on all the "off islands"...
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    Problem viewing 5d Mk1 RAW files in Canon DPP

    Hi Paul Thanks for reply. I can view them in Irfanview as well as Photoshop Elements. haven't tried zoom browser. Cheers Brian
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    Whats going on with RBA?

    Hi Jackie, check your private messages for a couple from me - if you contact us directly on [email protected] I'll be able to sort you out asap. I'll need your real name and RBA account details of course. Best regards Dick Filby
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    Spoonbill colony raise young in Norfolk at Holkham NNR

    Spoonbill colony at Holkham NNR It has been confirmed that a colony of Spoonbills has been established at Holkham NNR in Norfolk. Full details can be found on the RBA website
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    Norfolk birding

    Spoonbill colony at Holkham NNR It has been confirmed that a colony of Spoonbills has been established at Holkham NNR in Norfolk. Full details can be found on the RBA website
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