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  1. Guizotia

    What bird from this beautiful feather [Essex]

    The feather in the attachment. With metta Thank you
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    Essex WeBS request for your assistance

    N.b. I am posting this message on behalf of the WeBS Essex Local Organiser. Please do not reply to this post if you want to contact him, use the contact details below. :t: Hi, I have recently taken on the role of WeBS Local Organiser for Essex (Other) Sites; please note this does not...
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    I've searched and searched... smallish, plain, dark moth

    I've looked through books, I've looked through Google Images. This moth was in my house today (15 June). It reminds me of a Garden Warbler in that it's distinguishing feature seems to be a lack of any distinguishing features. But then I am not knowledgeable on the subject of moths. It looks...
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    Surveying House Martin nests visually from the ground

    There are a number of House Martin nests on main road buildings in our village. I would like to get an idea of his many are in use each year or each brood period. Is there a particular time of the year/time of the day that activity will be likely, and how long would one wait per nest to have a...
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    Spending next weekend at Woodham Walter - where to go?

    I'm staying near to The Warren golf club, Woodham Walter. I am within walking distance of Woodham Common, and can see small reservoirs near to the golf course (would I need scope for these?). I can also see larger reservoirs nearby (to the north) - worth a visit with the scope? Also any...
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    Should fat balls be hard or soft?

    I have some fat balls that are pretty hard, although if I push quite hard on them they do give a little. I've never used fat balls before - I've used suet cakes which have always seemed to be very soft. Are my fat balls ok or should I get some more. I can't remember where I bought them from...
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    Bird call flying over at night, UK

    Three times in the last two weeks I have been standing in the garden in the dark, around 8pm - 9pm, and heard a thin, high-pitched short 'tsierp' call I presume of a bird (I can't think what else it could be?) straight out of the night sky overhead. Does anyone have any ideas?
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    Scope vibrations - appreciate your advicw

    I have an ES80 on a Manfrotto 190XV tripod with a MN701RC2 head. I seem to have a problem with vibration and wanted to check it was normal and what the best solution is. I get the vibration problem at high mag, in winds with the full tripod up, but also when using a hide clamp with the...
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    Urgent: Lea Farm GP, Berkshire - anyone know how to get there?

    I wanted to go to Lea Farm GP tonight but I can't figure how to get to it. I know how to get to Sandford Lane and Lavell's Lake, but after that I'm stuck. Anyone know? Help very much appreciated. Thanks.
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    Can I get a worthwhile upgrade (scope body + eye piece) for £1000?

    I currently have an Opticron ES80 GA ED (v2) and SDL 20-60x zoom. The v3 body and SDL eye piece retail for £700. Can I get a new scope body and eye piece, for £1000 or just less, that would represent a worthwhile upgrade from what I currently have? What do you think? Does anyone have any...
  11. Guizotia

    What happened to the surfbirds web site?

    I used to visit a couple of blogs on the surfbirds.com web site, but haven't been able to reach it for a couple of days. Has it shut down?
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    How do you handle butterflies and moths?

    Hi, I'm beginning to get interested in Butterflies and Moths. I'm sure at some point soon I'll have a butterfly net and moth trap. But one question that comes to mind is how you handle these insects? For example, if I were to catch a butterfly in my net, would I then look at it through the...
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    When is a tick a tick for you?

    I have been birding for two years and my life list is 131 species. I am thinking of restarting my life list, and here's why: I went to see a White-winged Black Tern at Staines Reservoir a couple of days ago. I didn't get a change to do any research before I went there, and forgot to take my...
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    White-winged Black Tern at reservoir - will it be there in the morning?

    There is a White-winged Black Tern at Staines Reservoir since this afternoon, still there tonight at 8:30pm. What do you think the chances are of it being there tomorrow morning, 1.5 - 2 hours after first light?
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    chi-chi-chi-chi-chi'wurrr-chi-ch...?

    I heard a bird today in scrub next to woodland in a farmland valley, making a sound a bit like a stuck camera chi-chi-chi-chi-chi'wurrr-chi-chi-chi-chi-chi'wurrr-chi-chi-chi-chi... I recognise it I'm sure but can't for the life of me remember what it is. It seemed to be spending all it's time...
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    Tips on birding at Portland, Dorset next week?

    I'm staying just off the Isle of Portland for four nights next week, first week of May. I should have at least three mornings to spend birding. Can someone tell me the best places to go on (and around) Portland, where to park etc. I've never been to this area before so have no idea what to...
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    Would you tick this Ruddy Shelduck?

    Hi, I noticed a few Ruddy Shelducks on the bird alerts recently. I have seen one of these at my local GP (Little Marlow). The thing is, I've seen one there last year in summer too, and thought it was likely an escape (they've been seen on and off at that GP for years I am informed). So I'm...
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    Anyone know RSPB Vange Marshes

    I asked this question in the Essex county forum, but then I realised people might have been there who aren't necessarily going to be looking at that forum: I am going to RSPB Vange Marshes on Sunday. Can anyone tell me what the paths are like (are they surfaced etc.) i.e. will it be muddy. And...
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    RSPB Vange Marshes - is it muddy, and do I need a scope

    Hi, I am going to RSPB Vange Marshes on Sunday. If you know this reserve, can you tell me if it will be muddy, and would a scope be useful? Thanks.
  20. Guizotia

    Snow in, finches out

    This winter I have always had regular flocks of 6 - 10 Goldfinches and 3 - 7 Greenfinches. Last week the level of food in my seed feeder was dropping by 10 - 15cm per day. But this week the finches have disappeared. This seems to coincide with the heavy snow falls. The level of food in my...
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    Meopta Monopod - would you really use it with binoculars, and how?

    I know the Meopta's are generally heavier than most of their competitors, but does that really warrant the use of the Meopta Monopod? (I am interested in the 7x42, 7x50 or 8x56 for the long eye relief) I also cannot work out how it is supposed to be used from the photo. It looks like a walking...
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    Is it a 'hooper' swan or a 'wooper' swan?

    I thought I heard Rory McGrath on Three Men in more than One Boat call a Whooper Swan a 'Hooper Swan', and wasn't corrected by their local birder guide. That's not right is it? Aren't they named after their call which sounds like a 'whoop' i.e. 'woop'?
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    Cheap 7x42 - was thinking Opticron Imagic TGA WP?

    Hi, I am possibly going to buy a pair of 7x42 binoculars for around £130 in the next few days. I have a pair of Opticron DBA Oasis for going out birding, when I wear contact lenses. What I want is something for the walk to work/at work, when I wear glasses. The distance from my glasses lens...
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    Large bird flying at 10pm calling; Oxfordshire

    I was in the garden at 10pm and heard a noise I thought might have been a cat fighting, like er-wrAH! But then I heard it again to the right and up in the clouds (fairly overcast, full moon). And then I saw a very dark shape flapping away fairly low. I heard it call four times probably 3-4...
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    Do you have a feeder guardian (squirrel cage around bird feeder)?

    If so, do you get birds other than blue and great tits going inside it?
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