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  1. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK 9th January 2024

    Many thanks for all your help; much appreciated. Dave.
  2. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK 9th January 2024

    Many thanks. Why do I try and convince myself otherwise when it is staring me in the face ? Don't answer that .... it is an age thing !! Many thanks, most helpful, Dave.`
  3. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK 9th January 2024

    I give in .... gracefully though. Yes, there is no reason for any doubt. Thank you very much, most helpful. Dave.
  4. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK 9th January 2024

    As I said, I am, for some reason not 105% convinced; the more I look at it the more I am sure it is a med though. Perhaps I think the hood should extend further down the back ? Many thanks, Dave.
  5. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK 9th January 2024

    For some reason I am not able to be 100% sure the attached image is of a Mediterranean Gull on the Isle of Wight a couple of days ago. What am I missing ? Or seeing which isn't there ? Many thanks, Dave.
  6. Dave Derrick

    Hampshire, England Help with ID Please

    Harry, Very many thanks. Very helpful, Dave.
  7. Dave Derrick

    Hampshire, England Help with ID Please

    Andrew, Very many thanks. If I had listened to my wife, I would not have required to put the question on Birdforum ! Thanks again, Dave.
  8. Dave Derrick

    Hampshire, England Help with ID Please

    Images taken mid December 2024 in Hampshire; Meadow Pipit ? Thanks you, Dave.
  9. Dave Derrick

    Lymington and Keyhaven, UK

    Valery, Many thanks, I now see the white stipe above the eye of the juvenile Ringed Plover. Many thanks, Dave.
  10. Dave Derrick

    Lymington and Keyhaven, UK

    Help with a couple if IDs please. Images taken earlier this month. 3581 Possibly Knot ? 3692 Ringed Plover , Little on not ? Many thanks, Dave.
  11. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, England. Raptor ID Help

    Butty, as per usual most helpful, thank you, Dave.
  12. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, England. Raptor ID Help

    Isle of Wight; image taken on 4th June 2024. Buzzard ? Assistance appreciated. Dave.
  13. Dave Derrick

    Citadels And Symphonies

    John, And I thought I was a bit grumpy !! Your epic totally sums up the way I am feeling, particularly the past couple of years post the worst of the pandemic. Thank you for saving me the effort of putting in words my feelings. Still, a great read. Thank you. Dave.
  14. Dave Derrick

    Pipit .... Rock ? Blashford Lakes, Hampshire, UK

    Butty (and co.), Apologies for delay in acknowledging response. One day (and I suspect it will be a long time hence !) I hope to be better on pipits !! Many thanks, Dave.
  15. Dave Derrick

    Pipit .... Rock ? Blashford Lakes, Hampshire, UK

    Image taken 1st March 2024. Fairly certain it is Rock .... but not 100% certain. Could it be Water ? Many thanks, Dave.
  16. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK .... more a question of species !

    Many thanks one and all. Very helpful. Dave.
  17. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK .... more a question of species !

    A friend took the attached photograph off the coast of the Isle of Wight last week. He suggests that it could be a SE England variant Cormorant. Is there a recognised variant called a SE England ? Or is it just a Cormorant ? If the whole issue of variants/sub classes etc is too difficult to...
  18. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK. ID Assistance please.

    Many thanks Stonefaction and Butty. Much appreciated. As it happens there were quite a few Goldfinches, young and adult, about a further 150 yards further on. Thanks, Dave.
  19. Dave Derrick

    Isle of Wight, UK. ID Assistance please.

    Image taken on 1st April 2023 on the Isle of Wight. Juvenile Chaffinch ? Many thanks, Dave.
  20. Dave Derrick

    Assistance with Bird watching North Somerset October/November

    Many thanks. I had forgotten about the murmurations at Ham Wall. I now know I will be in Bridgewater area in mid November .... excellent. Cheers, Dave.
  21. Dave Derrick

    Assistance with Bird watching North Somerset October/November

    Again, many thanks Paul. Exceedingly helpful. Cheers, Dave.
  22. Dave Derrick

    Assistance with Bird watching North Somerset October/November

    Paul, very many thanks. A very helpful and informative list .... more than enough to keep me busy. Thanks again, Dave.
  23. Dave Derrick

    Assistance with Bird watching North Somerset October/November

    Many thanks. Will do a bit of googling regarding sites suggested. Cheers, Dave.
  24. Dave Derrick

    Alresford, Hampshire, UK

    Thank you, very helpful. Dave.
  25. Dave Derrick

    Alresford, Hampshire, UK

    Dead bird found by a friend on edge of watercress bed in Alresford the other day. Is it a cygnet ? Many thanks, Dave.
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