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Recent content by Mike Hunter

  1. Mike Hunter

    Birding Saudi Arabia April 2025

    Hi Jackson - did you get to Saudi Arabia, as if so, I'd be interested in knowing how you got on. If you didn't then maybe 2026 is an option for me. Thanks Mike
  2. Mike Hunter

    Fuegian Snipe: Chile, March 2025

    Well I did get to Monte Tarn and gave myself two days to find Fuegian Snipe. With only two eBird sightings in 2025, and March being well past the breeding season, I really didn't know what to expect. The first day the weather was terrible, and I knew the odds of finding anything was low. Six...
  3. Mike Hunter

    Atlantic Odyssey - (23 March to 24 April 2025)

    Wow what an experience. 33 memorable days where despite some early bad luck with stormy weather, luck as it tends to evened itself out and we landed or zodiac cruised to all permitted islands - the first time this has happened for a number of years. As a result, we saw all key land bird species...
  4. Mike Hunter

    Wildlife Recorder no longer being supported: consider moving to iGoTerra

    Hi Mark - Understand - as you've emailed iGT then let's see what they can do. Mike
  5. Mike Hunter

    Fuegian Snipe: Chile, March 2025

    Thanks Daniele Very helpful. I suspect Sebastian is the world authority on Fuegian Snipe so that's good advice. And agree there is an intriguing pattern of sightings at Laguna Parillar, and I may well head there first on 18 March - especially if there are no more observations from Monte Tarn...
  6. Mike Hunter

    Wildlife Recorder no longer being supported: consider moving to iGoTerra

    Don't be put off by a name Steve, go with what works best for you, even if that is iGoWhy... :rolleyes: https://igoterra.com/alternatives-and-igoterra
  7. Mike Hunter

    Wildlife Recorder no longer being supported: consider moving to iGoTerra

    Hi Mark Hope you're well and enjoyed the Ross's Gull not far from you :) Once you've created your 'Special list' (s) have you used the 'toolbox' in 'View and edit my observations' to assign observations en masse to a 'Special list'? Use the filters to reveal your broader list of observations...
  8. Mike Hunter

    Fuegian Snipe: Chile, March 2025

    Hi Did you try playing the call occasionally, or use thermal imaging equipment? I'm up there 18 to 20 March! And did you try elsewhere in the peninsular? Thanks Mike
  9. Mike Hunter

    Atlantic Odyssey - (23 March to 24 April 2025)

    Caught, brilliant :rolleyes:. Look forward to meeting you too.
  10. Mike Hunter

    Atlantic Odyssey - (23 March to 24 April 2025)

    You may well be paying for it Steve :D:cool:
  11. Mike Hunter

    Atlantic Odyssey - (23 March to 24 April 2025)

    Oceanwide is doing some substantial discounts, up to 40% for some cabins, with an additional 10% discount for booking both legs of the Atlantic Odyssey. An example of this is that two-berth cabins are significantly cheaper than the normal price of four-berth cabins. More details here: Atlantic...
  12. Mike Hunter

    Fuegian Snipe: Chile, March 2025

    Hi George Thanks. Yes aware of the sighting. The birds were also twitched six days later! Quite an easy footpath up to the area too. We are seriously considering it prior to the Atlantic Odyssey as it's an easy flight into Punta Arenas and from there an easy bus journey to Ushuaia. In some ways...
  13. Mike Hunter

    Azores: Pelagic operators

    Hi Contact Rolando Oliveiro: [email protected] [and WhatsApp number below] He is superb and will sort everything out for you. I also have a recent email from them setting out 2025 prices which I can forward on to anyone interested (just PM me with your email address). I...
  14. Mike Hunter

    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    The guidance you refer sets out the complementary benefits and advantages of birders using both iGoTerra and eBird. Having access to both Clements and IOC taxonomies is one of many benefits of iGoTerra membership. As eBird, IOC and Birdlife all adopt the new unified global taxonomy it would...
  15. Mike Hunter

    Ornis Tour: Columbia Choco and Western Andes (24 Feb to 11 Mar - 16 days inclusive)

    The price is $6,000 each, for three persons, single rooms throughout, with Jose leading (exceptional Columbian guide). We are currently a confirmed two. Itinerary as per this link: Colombia: Chocó & Western Andes Bird Tour | Ornis Arrivals into Medellin 24 February. Departures from Cali on 11...
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