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  1. Marcus Lawson

    Large Heath

    Hello, As I'm going to North-west Wales tomorrow I would like to try for Large Heath either in Wales or Whixall Moss on the way back. Does anyone know if they are out yet and if so where please? Many thanks, Marcus
  2. Marcus Lawson

    Common Tern with extremely long steamers; possible hybrid?

    Dungeness has had at least 13: Caspian Lesser Crested Sandwich Roseate Common Arctic Bridled Sooty Little Black White-winged Whiskered Gull-billed and... White-cheeked.
  3. Marcus Lawson

    Omani Owl

    That's correct, where the bird is found the local people call it by this name, differing slightly from region to region.
  4. Marcus Lawson

    Omani Owl

    I think there may be a typo in BIG's post and the email address should read [email protected]
  5. Marcus Lawson

    Omani Owl

    3:-)
  6. Marcus Lawson

    Omani Owl

    Indeed Richard, still plenty to learn about these little beauties.
  7. Marcus Lawson

    Undiscovered Owls - The Sound Approach

    A superb talk by Magnus last night down here in Dorset. The full list of species wasn't divulged but there have been interesting developments in Iran which perhaps show that Kirwan et al were a bit quick of the mark revealing their "findings". Magnus played several sound recordings and his...
  8. Marcus Lawson

    Omani Owl

    A superb talk by Magnus last night down here in Dorset. The full list of species wasn't divulged but there have been interesting developments in Iran which perhaps show that Kirwan et al were a bit quick of the mark revealing their "findings". Magnus played several sound recordings and his...
  9. Marcus Lawson

    Omani Owl

    Available for pre-order now http://soundapproach.co.uk/product/undiscovered-owls/ Some great work there as per usual Richard ;)
  10. Marcus Lawson

    Undiscovered Owls - The Sound Approach

    Exciting news that the latest publication from the Sound Approach team is almost with us - Undiscovered Owls. Looks like a bit of a bargain as not only do you get the book, with lots of previously unpublished photos, you also get 4 CD's loaded with western palearctic owl sounds, including the...
  11. Marcus Lawson

    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    Thanks for these additional directions Andrew, my bruv found the site but not the bird this morning.
  12. Marcus Lawson

    Parrot Crossbills 2013

    Some stuff on my blog, which is linked below, about the Hemsted Parrots.
  13. Marcus Lawson

    Pugs and micro

    Agree with David, the pugs are probably too worn to id but it's defo the Aussie no 656.
  14. Marcus Lawson

    Moth. Swift? Derbyshire.

    Exactly Paul, or you could just look at specimens - oh wait, they're no good any more, or you could just trawl the internet for photos but you can't always tell when and where they were taken and even what they are! Alternatively you could cherry pick photos and see what "experts" make of them...
  15. Marcus Lawson

    Argyresthia x2

    Hi Rob, Thanks for that, they certainly seem pretty obvious but I just wanted to make sure there aren't any other similar species which I had overlooked. Until the end of 2010 there were 4 records of trifasciata and just 2 of cupressella in Dorset though I would imagine there's been plenty more...
  16. Marcus Lawson

    Macro, Jersey

    Thanks for posting this, I have to say it wasn't something that was on my radar but now I know to check every Puss Moth thoroughly. Surely overlooked in this Country? A link to a bit more info as it's not in any of the books I have http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerura_erminea Cheers, Marcus Or...
  17. Marcus Lawson

    Argyresthia x2

    Hi All, I'm fairly sure with my id on these two but as there are hardly any records of either from Dorset I'd appreciate other's views. As ever, happy to be proven wrong :t: Photos 1 & 2 I think are trifasciata and 3 & 4 cupressella Many thanks, Marcus
  18. Marcus Lawson

    Bucculatrix maritima

    Absolutely Rob - when there's so many other really pretty moths down here why would anybody be silly enough to look for grotty little micros in low species density habitat ;) Can't wait to get out there again and see what else there is!!
  19. Marcus Lawson

    Bucculatrix maritima

    Hi, Did a bit of sweep-netting out on Swineham Point in Poole Harbour last night and this was the commonest moth with at least 30 caught. I'm sure it's Bucculatrix maritima but as there's only been 18 individuals ever recorded in Dorset before I'd like a second opinion please. Many thanks Marcus
  20. Marcus Lawson

    Pug, Dorset

    Thanks for the input chaps. Been getting a few Oak-tree Pug here but it just looked a little different but I guess that's what it is. I don't think Common Pug would ever show such a large central spot as this individual. Cheers, Marcus
  21. Marcus Lawson

    Pug, Dorset

    Hi All, Been going round in circles with this one I caught on the 25th May here in Poole, any help greatly appreciated. Marcus
  22. Marcus Lawson

    Comic Tern, Cornwall, 19th January

    I think they were both in ad winter plumage, my note-taking back then wasn't what it should have been and my notebooks are all in storage anyway. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
  23. Marcus Lawson

    Comic Tern, Cornwall, 19th January

    Indeed Roy, I thought the same. Having looked at the links for Antarctic Tern the bills have a decurved appearance whilst the Cornish bird looks to have a straight 'un. Has anyone managed to find any photos of Arctic Tern from this time of year?
  24. Marcus Lawson

    Comic Tern, Cornwall, 19th January

    A better photo of the Hayle bird here http://www.cornwall-birding.co.uk/
  25. Marcus Lawson

    Comic Tern, Cornwall, 19th January

    Hi Samuel, All I can add is that I have seen both Common and Arctic Tern mid-winter in Kent. Back in the mid-80s I recall two Common Tern wintering on the Thames by Littlebrook power station, nr Dartford, when there used to be an outflow there. I have also seen a 1w Arctic Tern at Dungeness on...
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