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  1. Joseph N

    Colour Ringed Med Gull, Fraserburgh, NE Scotland

    Came across this Med Gull at Sandhaven near Fraserburgh today, showing a red ring with white coding. Views of the ring were unfortunately limited and brief, but it seems to show a four digit code starting with P, which presumably makes it of a polish origin? I've got a couple of pics attached...
  2. Joseph N

    Tern ID, North East Scotland

    Hi all, Had this anomalous tern on the rocks at Girdle Ness this afternoon amongst Common and Sandwich Terns. This bird had an extensive black bill which was also strikingly long. It also had noticeably pale upperparts and underparts which were of a similar colour to the surrounding Sandwich...
  3. Joseph N

    'Yellow-legged' Gull, Loch of Skene, Aberdeenshire

    At Loch of Skene this afternoon a 'yellow legged' type gull. Pictures are attached which to me show features which I feel point towards Caspian; - long yellow legs - virtually unstreaked, flattish head - full chested - dark backed - upright posture, elongated appearance - bill narrow and long...
  4. Joseph N

    Joseph N's 2012 List

    Another year, another yearlist, but this time started in Norfolk and East Anglia. This year, with increasing time spent down in Norfolk, my yealist target is 220. A very good start to the year, with 85 species seen already, a number of which are rare or difficult species to see and with plenty...
  5. Joseph N

    Adapter for Canon IXUS 220 HS + Swarovski ATM 80HD

    Hi all, Having never properly digiscoped before in my entire life, I am no expert on digiscoping adapters, but I am keen to get one so I can start actively digiscoping. I've got a Canon IXUS 220 HS digital camera and a Swarovski 80 ATM HD scope, and I'm looking for a digiscoping adapter that is...
  6. Joseph N

    Mull Birding

    Hi all, I am very likely going to Mull at the beginning of next month,. I am aware that they can be seen anywhere on Mull, but nonetheless I was wondering where the best places are to have a chance of seeing White-tailed Eagle and Golden Eagle on the island? I have photography particularly in...
  7. Joseph N

    Joseph N's 2011 Year List

    Last year can only be described as fantastic - I doubt I'll be matching it this year! However, I do hope to get 200 by the end of the year. The year has started slowly as I have been very busy, but some useful year ticks have already been had, mostly owing to spending the new year in the heart...
  8. Joseph N

    Dotterel on the Cairngorms

    Hello folks, I'm well aware that Dotterels are breeding up on the Cairngorms, and I'm going to be taking a trip to the Aviemore/Loch Garten area at some point in the next few weeks. I was wondering, where exactly on the Cairngorms is the best to see them? There's been a definite passage of them...
  9. Joseph N

    Canon 450D

    Hello, I have recently been given a sum of £3000 by grandparents, who give their grandchildren money as their 16th birthday is approaching. Having received it, I have come to the conclusion that I'd like to spend £1000 of my budget on both a camera and a lense, as I would love to get into...
  10. Joseph N

    Joseph N's 2010 Year List

    Well, its been a great start to the year for me, with lots of good species seen today. From the 1st-10th when I didn't go birdwatching I managed 30 species within Aberdeen itself. However when I went out today (10/1), I had an increase of 52 species, meaning I now have a year list of 82. Here...
  11. Joseph N

    Corsica Autumn 2009 (19-24th October):

    Hello one and all, This topic charts my birding experiences on my holiday to Corsica in October 2009. There were will be at total of 5 entries, but these won't be charted all in one post, they will be divided into seperate posts. Pictures from the holiday are unfortunately only clickable links...
  12. Joseph N

    What rare species of bird would you most like to spot?

    All birders, in their heart of hearts, want to spot a particular bird that is rare where they live. My question to you is which rare bird would that be? If you want you can specify the location in which you would most like to see this bird, For me it would have to be either Gyr Falcon or Snowy...
  13. Joseph N

    Bird Migration: The Fundamental Questions

    Hello folks, I am pretty sure that many birders have asked themselves in the past about how birds are able to migrate, and have probably found it hard to fully answer. Having read the title to this topic, do you think you can answer as fully as you can just how birds are able to migrate? For...
  14. Joseph N

    Joseph's Blog of Birding

    You may have noticed how critical I was being of autumn here in Aberdeenshire, and how I thought room for improvement was minimal. Well, it cannot be doubted that this weekend has proved me wrong, and that I now see things in a different light. All over Britain this weekend, there has been a...
  15. Joseph N

    Joseph's Blog of Birding

    If I had to be frank with you all, and I know I have said this before, birding hasn't been at its best up here in Aberdeenshire recently. It's not because the birders in this county aren't trying. I guess you could leave it down to the fact that there aren't enough of us in the county, but...
  16. Joseph N

    Norfolk in mid October

    Hello folks, My Dad and I are going down to Norfolk in mid October, not specifically for birding, but to see relatives, but will be able to fit a couple of days birding. Possible locations include Cley, Titchwell, Abbey Farm (for Little Owls) and maybe Wells Woods. However, with the...
  17. Joseph N

    Joseph's Blog of Birding: The Bash Report, Part II

    Having read of the first day of the Scottish Birdforum Bash, you can now read about the second and final day. Enjoy! 13th September (2nd Day of the Bash): When I woke up early on Sunday morning, I looked out the window and smiled. The weather wasn't very good, and according to Met Office, the...
  18. Joseph N

    Joseph's Blog of Birding: The Bash Report, Part I

    As a special birding weekend passes, two hopefully special blog entries follow it. This weekend, as any reader of this blog will know, it was the Scottish Birdforum Bash. As far as I am aware, I will be the only person that will blog the occasion. As there is a limit to how much I can post in a...
  19. Joseph N

    Joseph's Blog of Birding

    It's September, a fantastic month for birds as rarer species can be found amongst vast hoards of migrating commoner birds, sea-watching proves fruitful and winds start thinking about going in to the east. Surely its going to be a good month? Well, September has started fairly nicely for me, with...
  20. Joseph N

    Birding in Corsica

    Hello folks, I am going on a trip to Corsica in October; it won't exactly be a serious birding trip as my Dad won't be there and it will be with my Mum, who doesn't know much about birds. ;) However, I will definitely be taking my bins and my Dad's scope, and will always be on the lookout for...
  21. Joseph N

    Hedgehog by the house

    Hello folks, Just thought I'd show you some pictures of a Hedgehog my Dad and I saw just outside our house. ;) http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=290u52s&s=3 http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2qn87x5&s=3 I also have a video of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYHEIlI3Inc Or in Birdforum...
  22. Joseph N

    Joseph's Blog of Birding (plus a bit of animal action!)

    August has been a month pretty much devoid of birding for me; having only been out 3 times this month. However, that is understandable due to school. :-C Since I lasted posted in here I have actually been out twice. The first time was a couple of days after I posted in here last, when my Dad...
  23. Joseph N

    Joseph's Quiz to the Birds of Europe

    Hello and welcome to my quiz on the birds of Europe. This is like any other quiz, but nonetheless hopes to be good entertainment for us all. I will have pictures of two birds at a time when submitting. Starting off relatively easily (I will try to make this as hard as possible as time goes on!)...
  24. Joseph N

    Urban Raptors

    I thought I'd ask (this only really applies to people that live in towns and cities), do you ever see raptors in your town/city? If so, which species have you seen in your town? Or are there raptors breeding in your town/city? Please feel free to answer. ;) Sincerely, Joseph
  25. Joseph N

    Birds I have Seen In The World

    My Life List The title is self-explanatory. All the birds I have seen in the world are recorded here, in order of family, starting with the Divers. At the end of a family, the total number of birds seen in the family is added up. If a bird is in a monotypic family (a family with only that...
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