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  1. Nick Smith

    Greylag Geese on Speyside

    Having just returned from a few days staying at Nethybridge, we saw quite a few Greylag Geese feeding in the fields up there. We were wondering the origin of these birds as there seemed to be quite a few in the area. Genuine migrants or just feral? Also on Sunday 19th, while heading out of...
  2. Nick Smith

    Little Egret with yellow beak

    Saw this Little Egret today at Burton Mere Wetlands in a group of 20+ Little Egrets. The yellow beak was quite striking. Is it a juv bird or is it a pigmentation issue? Size wise it was the same as the Little Egrets.
  3. Nick Smith

    Grasshopper sp

    Saw these two fellows at Aston Rowett in Bucks yday when looking for butterflies. Quite striking. Any ideas?
  4. Nick Smith

    Cairngorm Question

    Is it possible to walk from the restaurant on Cairngorm to the summit without joining a guided walk? I thought I read somewhere recently that if you are early enough you can walk out? Also, any recent sightings from Findhorn Valley? Any white-tailed eagles there this year? Thanks
  5. Nick Smith

    which skipper?

    Any advice please on the id of this skipper please. Seen in Staffs on 5th July
  6. Nick Smith

    Point and shoot digicams

    Been digiscoping since 2002, basically point and shooting down my scope. My beloved Coolpix S220 broke earlier this year (lens stayed in) so I replaced it with a Coolpix S3000 thinking it was a straight forward swap. How wrong was I! I think the main problem is that it takes ages to take a...
  7. Nick Smith

    Isla de Canela, SW Spain

    Anyone ever been birding on the Isla de Canela, just by the border with Portugal? Any information would be gratefully received. Thanks
  8. Nick Smith

    Request - Snowfinch in Pyrenees

    Am planning a short trip to the Pyrenees in March, based around Jaca. Any recent info on Snowfinches in the area please? How high up do you think we would need to get and which mountains can you get the highest up without walking. Will we have to get to the snow line? I'm aware they have been...
  9. Nick Smith

    Gull ID - Staffordshire

    I've been sent in these pictures of a gull seen today in Staffordshire. I would welcome anyone's opinion as to the id of the bird please.
  10. Nick Smith

    Tenerife 3rd to 10th August 2012

    Just a few quick notes Laurel Pigeon - took about 5mins to see one at La Grimonas, and eventually had about 4 flight views. Then as we drove off, we realised we were standing between the wrong tunnels. We were in between the 1st and 2nd as you drive west. We found the layby afterwards. Bolle's...
  11. Nick Smith

    Shelduck sp at Westport Lake, Staffs

    These beauties arrived today. No rings and a bit nervous. Any clues as to whether they are juv Ruddy or Cape Shelducks pls
  12. Nick Smith

    Car Hire Tenerife

    Staying in NE of Tenerife. Any recommendations for car hire pls
  13. Nick Smith

    Luggage allowance on Easy Jet

    I'm planning a few days away in Europe next yr and have booked a flight on easy jet. I have a luggage allowance of just one hand luggage sized bag, the size that fits into that small cage at airports. My scope may just about fit but can I carry my tripod on as well as my one permitted piece of...
  14. Nick Smith

    Acorn Problem

    I noticed this today on an oak in Staffs. Is it a growth or a different type of acorn?
  15. Nick Smith

    Wagtail id on Cyprus

    Just returned from a weeks holiday. Amazing numbers of "Yellow" Wagtails. Two pics here. One I think is pushing Syke's (grey head but thin super?) and is the second a melanogrisea ?
  16. Nick Smith

    Goosander influx 2011

    In North Staffs at the moment, we are experiencing a large influx of Goosander. Its such a big influx that site records are tumbling at the moment. Today at Westport Lake, Stoke-on-Trent, the record was broken again with 64 birds present. Tittesworth Res recently had 66 birds when the previous...
  17. Nick Smith

    Cyprus 2011

    Possibly visiting Cyprus this Easter 2011. Can anyone post any up to date information and sightings plus any new site information for the forth coming season pls. Thanks in advance
  18. Nick Smith

    Coolpix S220 problem

    I have a video stuck on my camera. Its quite a large one, 1.50GB. It won't copy on to my pc as it says there is not enough space for it. I'm trying to put it on my external hard drive (where i put all my new pics) and this had 850+ GB space. Any help?
  19. Nick Smith

    LBBG's

    Took these pictures in Staffs on Saturday 21st August. Any comments from the panel would be most gratefully received.
  20. Nick Smith

    Tern s, Algarve, Portugal

    Tern sp, Algarve, Portugal Took this pic on 28th July. Any ideas?
  21. Nick Smith

    Algarve July 2010

    We will be staying near to Albufeira at the end of July. We already have a trip planned to the plains. On the south coast, i'm thinking that the best places are the Pera Marsh, Quinta do Lago and Alvor Marshes? Am I correct or is there somewhere else for my pre breakfast trips?
  22. Nick Smith

    Scillonian Pelagic 2010

    Not sure if its common knowledge yet or not but the Scillonian Pelagic will run this year on August 8th. Lets hope for calmer seas than the last one.
  23. Nick Smith

    Parrot Xbills

    Not been up to the area for a few years now so with a bit of time off before Easter, we are planning a trip up. What we would really like to see is a Parrot Crossbill. Can anyone PM me with any recent sightings or good areas please. Thanks in advance Nick Smith
  24. Nick Smith

    Car Hire Algarve

    Will be visiting in late July 2010. Any recommendations for car hire please?
  25. Nick Smith

    North Wales & counties

    Can anyone tell me where Denbighshire finishes and Caernarfonshire starts along the north welsh coast. For example, which recording area is Llandudno (Caer?), Little Orme (Caer?), Conwy RSPB (joint?), Pensarn (Den?), Point of Ayr (Flints)? Can anyone confirm please? Thanks, Nick Smith
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