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    Lufthansa and Alitalia - fees

    I'm trying to find out the costs involved for changing flights with Lufthansa and Alitalia. If anyone has had to do this with either airlines, any info on the fees would be greatly appreciated (this is for a birding trip obviously so I hope it's okay that I ask this and that it's in the correct...
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    Passerine Sulawesi

    Apologies in advance for the poor shot, but would love on opinion on this photo. Taken in Battang, south Sulawesi. Am probably way off with this but possibly a juvenile myna of some sort? Many thanks
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    W Java & Raja Ampat

    I will be birding West Java for seven days at the start of June if anyone is interested, it will follow the standard itinerary of the region with the inclusion of Pamanukan, while I would like to do three (two and half maybe) days in Gunung Halium. I will also be in Raja Ampat for two weeks...
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    Pencil advice and Redwing sketch.

    Looking to get back into drawing and more importantly start sketching in the field (something I haven't done before). Any suggestions as to what pencils to get for sketches, and do I need different pencils for proper drawings? Attached is a Redwing sketch I did about a year ago. Many thanks...
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    Tandayapa/Bellavista/LasTangaras

    Just a quick question, if you had to choose between the lodges of Las Tangaras Reserve, Tandayapa and Bellavista, which would be the better choice? I'd be volunteering so I wouldn't be paying the normal rates but just to compare the birds of the area, the lodges themselves, the staff etc. Many...
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    Corsica

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone on their visitis to Corsica have seen Lesser Kestrel. Would really appreciate any info. Many thanks, Sittelle
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    Bird volunteering in South America

    Hi all, Was wondering if anyone could shed some light on where would be the best places to volunteer as a guide in South America. I know this sounds ridiculously broad but I have come across some of the following and was wondering if anyone had taken part in them, and if there's any other...
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    Canon 1300d

    Hi all, A friend of mine asked me about this which is selling in Currys for under 500. He's more keen on catching a quality image of his garden visitors rather than a record shot of a rarity that's a million miles away. Any info as always is greatly appreciated, Regards, Sittelle.
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    Requests for Auvergne

    Hi all, I will be in the Auvergne regions of Ydes and Ussel over the Christmas holidays for a few days and was hoping to get a bit of birding done. As I am with the family I will probably not be able to travel too far (from google maps I see the two regions are nearish to two national parks...
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    Paris

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone can shed some information on catching the following species in Paris: Black Woodpecker, Lesser and Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Firecrest. The website for Parc des Beaumonts looks promising for good birdwatching but I can't find a contact for it, while I have heard that...
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    Boston

    Going to Boston on friday for a two week exchange programme with my school. Won't have time to get out birding but because I've never been to the States so I have no idea what anything will be, especially without a camera or bins. Are there any websites I could search that would give me a list...
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    Insect Corsica

    Can anyone shed some light on this? A few were seen in a mountain village in Corsica, in August. About 5cm long..was very reluctant to leave this twig. Any ideas as to what it is greatly appreciated.
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    Taxidermy

    Just out of curiosity, does anyone know of anyplace/person who sells stuffed birds? Not necessarily looking to buy but would be interested to have a look at. *pheasants excluded*
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    Corsica

    I'm writing my report from Corsica from July, and because it was a family holiday with not much birding, I am adding notes on subspecies and also listing recommended references, so it can be of benefit for others. If there is anyone with photos of the following species taken IN Corsica, I would...
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    sittelle

    If I make a subscription to DB now will I have to pay again in January or is it done by calendar year? Thanks, Fran
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    Corsica.

    Hi all, I'm a young Irish birder and new to birdforum. I'm going to Corsica this summer with my family (as I've been doing my whole life) and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on a fw queries. I have a good knowledge of the birds there but am 'stuck' on the following queries: 1. Does...
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