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  1. Larry Sweetland

    Florida sites for specialities

    I'll be visiting Florida in late March/early April, and would be grateful for any suggestions of sites (especially stake outs rather than general areas) in Florida for a few target species. Some of these birds are probably easier than others. Any help to find the following species would be...
  2. Larry Sweetland

    Monarch at Portland UK

    Anyone know any details of today's Monarch at Portland, eg was sticking to the same spot?
  3. Larry Sweetland

    Spoon-billed Sandpiper in Thailand

    Did any Spoon-billed Sandpipers return to Pak Thale (or elsewhere in Thailand) last winter?
  4. Larry Sweetland

    Goa site recommendations

    Hi, it looks like I'm going to be in Goa next Feb with limited birding time available. Hoping to get a chance to hit a couple of sites that would optimise my chances of seeing some birds I've missed on previous trips to India. My main targets look to be: Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Spot-bellied...
  5. Larry Sweetland

    RFI Antarctica options

    Anyone got any knowledge/advice on best/cheapest options to do a Antarctica trip that scores heavily on the birds? Including what month is best to go.
  6. Larry Sweetland

    American Painted Lady in Cornwall

    Just seen an image and discussion on the UK butterflies Facebook group of an apparent American Painted Lady, photographed at Nare Head in Cornwall on 20th Sept.
  7. Larry Sweetland

    Red-necked Phalarope, Aveira

    A very approachable Juv/1stw Red-necked Phalarope was on the salt pans at Aveiro this morning. At the spot frequented by lots of tourists who come to see the salt pans.
  8. Larry Sweetland

    Wood White taxonomy

    Does anyone know what species of Wood White occurs in Portugal? My book is from before the split, so I don't know current thoughts on distribution.
  9. Larry Sweetland

    Large Tortoiseshells, Portland

    Can anyone hearing of any adults emerging at Portland this year (or elsewhere) post on here? Hope to make a trip down when/if they come out 😊.
  10. Larry Sweetland

    RFI Scottish odonata

    Planning a trip to the Highlands in early July in search of Azure Hawker, Northern Emerald, and Northern Damselfly. Any specific spots for these species (pins in maps or written directions), particularly in the vicinity of Loch Maree, Bridge of Grudie, and Loch Garten, greatly appreciated...
  11. Larry Sweetland

    Customer care

    I just wanted to say how impressed I am with Swarowski's customer care, and with London Camera Exchange, for dealing with the repair of my EL bins that I bought 9 years ago. They were in a terrible state after 9 years of me bashing them around backpacker-style in several countries, and I...
  12. Larry Sweetland

    Stripe-capped Sparrow question

    I'm a bit puzzled as to which of the new splits is found around Joaquin v Gonzales in Salta province, NW Argentina. The habitat there is Chaco, but if I'm interpreting the range correctly, then the form at this site is Yungas Sparrow (or is it Chaco Sparrow??) Thanks for anyone solving this
  13. Larry Sweetland

    Cercotrichas galactotes taxonomy

    Anyone aware of any genetic or other studies on Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin (Rufous Bush Chat) pointing to or away from any potential split?
  14. Larry Sweetland

    RFI moth trap

    A friend wants to know what's a good moth trap to get for garden. Any recommendations?
  15. Larry Sweetland

    Portland large torts (UK)

    Anyone know site details for the recent Large Tortoishells at Portland? Tips on where to look for them etc appreciated :t:
  16. Larry Sweetland

    Outcrop Sabrewing

    Just noticed this from IOC updates :- Feb 25 Accept revised English name of Campylopterus calcirupicola to Outcrop Sabrewing What a name! Way to go! This will be welcomed by the SABNBN (Society for the Abolition of Boring New Bird Names) B (:
  17. Larry Sweetland

    Saker Falcon

    Anyone know any reliable sites for Saker, or have any advice on seeing them in Hungary or elsewhere in eastern Europe? PM if sensitive. Good birding, Larry
  18. Larry Sweetland

    RFI southeast Europe targets

    Toying with an overland trip to attempt to connect with 4 species in southern/Eastern Europe, and hoping for some site ideas to start with. Needs to be at good time of year to see Levant Sparrowhawk and Semi-collared Flycatcher, preferably at nearest reliable sites to drive to from UK. Then 2...
  19. Larry Sweetland

    Panama Flycatcher

    Discussion thread for Panama Flycatcher. If you would like to add a comment, click the Post Reply button.
  20. Larry Sweetland

    Long-tailed Blues Brighton etc

    Anyone know the location of the Long-tailed Blues in Brighton, or details of any other very recent sightings anywhere roughly between Brighton and Bristol? I'm going to be travelling between Brighton and Bristol in a couple of days, and would love to make a detour if any of these are...
  21. Larry Sweetland

    Queen of Spain Frit, Dorset

    Anyone know the details of the Quosp on the RBA map for Wimborne area? Wondering if it's potentially twitchable, or a there-and-gone.
  22. Larry Sweetland

    Variable Damselfly in Bristol

    Happy to come across a Variable Damselfly on my grotty local patch by the M32 on Wednesday. Now to try and find out if it's a random wanderer or if we have a colony in our fair city ��. Keen to know if anyone else has seen any any nearer than the traditionally known little colony...
  23. Larry Sweetland

    Scarlet Darter Dorset

    Anyone know the details of this sighting?
  24. Larry Sweetland

    sparrow UK

    Since at least last year (apparently) there's been an unusual sparrow near my house. At the end of march this year pics were posted publicly, and in early April it looked like this...
  25. Larry Sweetland

    Madeira in august

    Considering Madeira in August (having decided east USA too expensive and not a good time of year). Any recommendations/advice, especially on pelagic trip options (Desertas vs cheaper next best thing etc), and advice re zino's colony at night. My targets are the pigeon and the crest, Zino's...
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