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    Yet more killing!

    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/saddleworth-moor-red-kit-shot-15180271 Why????
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    Montagus harrier gone missing!

    More very depressing news : http://www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/RSPB-Norfolk-Montagus-Harrier-goes-missing-presumed-killed.aspx?s_id=508774870 Apologies if in wrong forum. Phil
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    Pine Martin in Ardnamurchan

    A couple of years ago myself and a couple of mates stayed at a really good B&B which had pine martin visiting as night. The lady proprietor, Sally, was talking of selling up and moving to New Zealand in the none to distant future. As I can no longer find any reference to the B&B I can only...
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    Weybourne wryneck

    If it hangs around may go and have a look on Wednesday, however am unfamiliar with the area. Can anyone give me some directions please. I am not too mobile to complicate matters, can walk but limiting distance helps greatly. Many thanks. Phil
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    Guided days in Portugal

    Does anyone have any recommendations for someone who does day's guided birding in the Algarve area of Portugal please. Will be staying around Sagres area but will have a car. Looking to get some of the specialities in a completely new area to my mate and I. I have tried to contact Simon Wates...
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    Portugal - October

    Planning a trip to Portugal in October, flying into Faro and birding the Algarve. Can anyone advise on Apartments, B&B or hotels in a central area to bird the sites around the Algarve. An indication of best sites to maximise the experience wold be great please. Many thanks. Phil
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    Rutland Water - Long-billed Dowitcher

    I've never been to Rutland Water birding. Can someone give me directions to find the Long-billed Dowitcher location please. Many thanks Phil
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    Pallid harrier - Snettisham

    Does anyone know if there is a way of viewing without a walk of xx miles. I am disabled but would like to see this. If its where I think it is a Snettisham its a few miles walk and a no go. Cannot get disabled access to the reserve as its needs a number of days notice. Any help gratefully...
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    What next?

    "Seagull terror: Expert warns psycho birds WILL attack and kill babies" according to the UK press. A new species then in black winged gull, can I add it to my list? The Gull Awareness Group are warning the Government. See the Daily Star a well renowned publication for accurate and honest reporting.
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    Crested tits

    Planning a one day visit to Aviemore area on way back from Mull early next month. Can anyone give an idea of a site that has a reasonable chance of crested tit at this time of year. Will be travelling down from Loch Ruthven. I understand how hard they are at the best of times without it being...
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    Over wintering ring ouzels

    Can anyone give location and direction for the ring ouzels at Nant Ffrancon please. I have a map but the area seems quite large and I am totally unfamiliar with it. Any help gratefully received thanks. Phil
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    LightRoom 5.7 supporting Canon 7D Mk II available

    Available for download this morning I found, thankfully. Phil
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    Hen harriers and Telegraph

    See Saturday's Telegraph, CountryDiary has the usual anti hen harrier rhetoric! Phil
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    Bears in Finland

    Currently planning a trip to Finland next year for birding and have decided to try and fit in some bear watching and photography. Can anyone give pointers on best company to use and location please. Many thanks. Phil
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    Starlings - Gretna

    Can anyone tell me best place to see the starling roost at Gretna please. Many thanks. Phil
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    Tweets as SMS messages

    Apologies if this is the wrong forum. I'm looking at one of the Bird Info services who provide reports as tweets which is fine. I understand that you can have a tweet sent as an SMS to your mobile and there seem to be service providers who support this. My problem is I'm with EE (not T-Mobile...
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    Badger Cull

    Guess I am a cynic but this headline really amused me! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-24459424 At least they managed to avoid being shot! The adage engage brain before opening mouth comes to mind. Phil
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    Another id help request please

    Another batch from this morning, apologies for image quality. By the time I got to photograph they were getting restless, lesson put them in the fridge as go along! Many thanks. Phil
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    Id help requested please

    First night with my new trap, great number of species >40 and c.170 moths. No problem with trap and rain, worrying about nothing. Can I ask for help in id'ing the following please, all were a similar size c. 10 - 15mm : Many thanks from a complete novice, been id'ing moths since...
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    Skinner moth trap

    I'm new to mothing and have just bought a skinner trap, after using a borrowed heath trap. Must say I'm very pleased with it and hope to use it extensively. I do have a question that I hope someone can help with. My bulbs are actinic so there is no problem if it rains, however what does concern...
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    Help on moth trap please

    I'm just starting mothing and have been given help and advice by a friend locally. He has also loaned me a small Heath trap with a 6w Antinic bulb. I live in an area where this type of bulb is my only option as I have no wish to disturb neighbours. It's out tonight and I will see what my catch...
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    Nature Radio 4 21:00

    This is about Lesser Spots tonight. Clashes with Wolves documentary on BBC1. Phil
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    Woolly Mammoth: Secrets from the Ice

    BBC2 tonight at 20:00, looks interesting. Phil
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    Thailand

    I'm thinking of doing a 2 week trip to Thailand in October. Anyone have any recommendations of locations to visit within reasonable travel distance of Bangkok. Or don't miss locations. Don't want to spend too much time travelling. Would also appreciate some guidance on reasonable hotels and...
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    Baston and Langtoft Gravel Pits

    Could someone please give me directions to this site and an indication where the 'old wader scrape' is there. Many thanks. Phil
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