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    Redstarts in Lancashire

    Eaves Wood in Silverdale is worth checking. Seen/heard them there on several occasions.
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    nightjar in cumbria

    I replied on your other thread. To reiterate, In the last full census (2001) there were only 2-6 pairs recorded so a very good find! It'd be great if you could submit your record to both The Biological Records Centre http://www.lakelandwildlife.co.uk/ and the relevant Cumbria Bird Club local...
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    Hello, I've just heard a nightjar!

    You can also submit your sighting here http://www.lakelandwildlife.co.uk/ This site may even say whether it has been recorded in the Parish where you saw it. In the last full census (2001) there were only 2-6 pairs recorded so a very good find!
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    Birds in Cumbria

    There's a few images here...http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/kites-grizedale2011.html should give a rough idea. I've seen kites around Flookburgh but they've always had the orange tags. Would be an interesting development if there is a red tagged bird about!
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    Birds in Cumbria

    That's interesting red wing tags would indicate a Scottish bird. Grizedale released birds have orange tags.
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    Problem with 823

    The guy I spoke to was a Kowa rep. He said the scope would have to be sent to Kowa Japan for the repairs. :)
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    Problem with 823

    No trouble! Let us know what they quote you for the service, as I'm still tempted to get it done. Wish I'd written down the price now. Cheers.
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    Problem with 823

    I've got exactly the same problem. I contacted Kowa and apparently you can have your scope serviced which includes a "re-spray". I can't remember exactly how much it costs but think it was in the region of £100-200.
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    South Walney Nature Reserve

    Thanks for the reply! Caught up with the brent geese straight away. They were hanging around on the shoreline just before the caravan park. Finally saw the long-tailed duck, it was out of the water (which surprised me) next to the oyster pools. Female scaup was still there as well. Good...
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    South Walney Nature Reserve

    Hi, Can't believe there's not already a thread dedicated to Walney! Anyway, just wondering if anyone knows the best areas for seeing the twite and the brent geese? I'm planning a trip out there tomorrow and hoping the long-tailed duck is still hanging around too. Missed it last time I was...
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    Mandarin ducks in Cumbria

    Thank again, all suggestions are gratefully received! I'm hoping to get out and have a search over the next few weeks and I'll report back if I find any!
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    Mandarin ducks in Cumbria

    Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated! :)
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    Birdguides Rare Bird News iPhone App

    Yep, working a treat now! :)
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    Birdguides Rare Bird News iPhone App

    Nope...updated last night and still haven't received a notification. Hopefully there'll soon be another update to fix it!
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    field guide and other bird books for Xmas

    Can't go wrong with the Collins. If you've got a smart phone I'd seriously consider one of the bird ID apps to!
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