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    Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire

    Hi all, I also had Peregrine perched on St Mary's Church, Market Square in Lichfield last summer. I was until recently a Lichfield resident and am confident they are in the area. Never reported it though, more fool me :-/ Damian.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    PGP at Middleton I'm caught up with work and so hoping it's gonna be around on Wednesday morning. Just my bloody luck it will hop it tomorrow evening. Fingers crossed.... Damian
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    Chick ID please - Buger, Mallorca

    Cheers Nutcraker. That is another option. I will pass it on. Damian
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    Chick ID please - Buger, Mallorca

    Thanks Tom, now that I look at it you are right. Thanks for your help. I've advised my friend to seek help if possible at the earliest opportunity if this chick is to stand any chance of survival. Regards, Damian
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    Chick ID please - Buger, Mallorca

    Afternoon. Does anyone have any ideas about the identity of this chick found by a friend in Buger, Mallorca this morning? Any thoughts much appreciated.
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    RSPB Middleton Lakes

    The Reserve really seems to be getting where it was envisioned to be now as I said when I saw you today John. Was there as an afterthought this afternoon after spending the morning on the Chase but had a great afternoon. Really pleased to see how the reserve is coming along now. Blown away by...
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    What's nesting in your garden this spring?

    I've got Dunnocks which are doing ok and had Robin until a couple of days ago. Looks like the young perished and the adults have abandoned the nest. No idea why they failed. Could be the heavy rain prevented them finding enough food and the young starved, they seemed to be doing so well until...
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    Your Most Recent "Life" Bird

    Quite a few today in the following order: Tree Pipit, Wood Sandpiper, common Sandpiper, Bar-Tailed Godwit, Whinchat and Wheater. :-)
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    Arctic Tern? staffs, UK

    Thanks Samuel, I was leaning towards Arctic as it just didn't feel right for Common but as I have no prior experience with Arctic, was grateful for a second opinion. Many thanks, Damian
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    Arctic Tern? staffs, UK

    And another shot
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    Arctic Tern? staffs, UK

    I saw this Tern at Whitemoor Haye in Staffs this morning. I'm not quite sure if this is an Arctic Term or not. I'm aware that good numbers have been passim through the region this past week or so. I'm quite familiar with Common Tern but this one seemed to have distinctly shorter legs and I...
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    Your Most Recent "Life" Bird

    Avocet, Ruff and Red-legged Partridge today at Branston Gravel Pits in Staffordshire. Damian.
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    Birding In Staffordshire

    Branston Gravel Pits Had a great morning at Branston GPs following a little help with directions from Andy R. Birds of note: 2 x Avocet Green Sandpiper 2 x Redshank 6 x Ruff 6 x Curlew Damian (DER)
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    West Midlands/Warwickshire local patches.

    I've still not managed to get there yet. Got Wednesday morning pencilled in if it's still there. Damian
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    West Midlands/Warwickshire local patches.

    Nice shots Andy. I'm hoping to get down for it this weekend - work permitting. Damian.
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