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  1. cwpbirder

    Egyptian Plover in Gambia

    I’m wondering if anyone has info on whether Egyptian Plover can be seen in Gambia at the end of February? I see that most birding tours run in November or December…….
  2. cwpbirder

    Birding Banff/ Jasper areas

    We will be in the Rockies (Banff/ Jasper) for a week next June. I’d be very grateful for any info on birding sites that are recommended, although I realize that any forested area can hold target species. We will be travelling on to Calgary to return to UK, are there any sites north of Calgary...
  3. cwpbirder

    Birding Vancouver area in June

    We will be in Vancouver for 3 days next June, and I’m looking for info on birding the city and immediate area. Keen to see as many birds as possible - we will be doing some cycling in the parks. Are there any coastal areas good for breeding birds, also any migrant shorebirds, if it’s not too...
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    Spring birding in Crete

    Post-covid, our twice-postponed Crete trip is finally going ahead in late April and we are staying on the south coast for a week, near Plakias. Can anyone point me to some good resources for info on birding sites? I’m guessing that spring migration will be happening ……. thanks
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    Scythebill bird listing software

    I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of, or reviews, on this free listing software? Looking to upload records for UK and overseas...……. thanks.
  6. cwpbirder

    Crete in Spring

    Dear all, thinking of going to Crete in April, probably south coast - I'd be grateful for any info re up to date site info, particularly regarding Ruppell's Warbler. I've found the Facebook group, but otherwise there don't seem to be many recent trip reports online? And the book "Birdwatching...
  7. cwpbirder

    Jamaica Bay, New York

    I'm wondering what the shorebird migration will be like at Jamaica Bay in second week of May, and what the current water levels are on the ponds? Is it a bit early for the peak migration? What are the photographic opportunities like? I'd be grateful for any info - thankyou.
  8. cwpbirder

    Crab Plovers in India

    I may be in India in November and I've always wanted to photograph Crab Plover. Does anyone know of any good locations, and have any details re logistics and local guides etc?? thanks
  9. cwpbirder

    Montreal in Jan

    Dear All I will have a day free in Montreal at the end of Jan and I'd be grateful for any info on good locations to see/photograph birds that may be present in the winter - I'm thinking mainly around feeders? Are there any in parks or nature reserves? I'm wondering about Morgan...
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    Whixall Moss

    Morning all, not strictly birds, but I know a lot of UK birders also look at dragonflies - I've got the chance to go to Whixall Moss tomorrow aft, as I'm working nearby, I'm wondering if there are any specific areas within the Moss that I need to head for to see White-faced Darter ? any info...
  11. cwpbirder

    Jamaica Bay shorebirds

    Morning all, I have the possibility of a day or 2 in NY in late Aug/Sept and am keen on photographing shorebirds at Jamaica Bay. I'd be grateful for any info on the best time for species / numbers on migration (I assume mid Aug to mid Sept is best?) and any specific websites I can look at for...
  12. cwpbirder

    Hong Kong / Mai Po spring 2014

    I'm in Hong Kong 2-3 May and have a permit for Mai Po on 2 May, I'd appreciate any up to date info on shorebird sightings, BF Spoonbills etc, thanks in advance.......
  13. cwpbirder

    Canon 300mmL f4 lens

    I have a new Canon 300mmL f4 lens, never used and still in original box etc. The reason for sale is that I ordered it online from Hong Kong and a few weeks later it eventually arrived - when no longer needed. I am asking £899 for it as it was discounted when new. Can arrange to meet if within...
  14. cwpbirder

    Fraser's Hill, March 2010?

    I have the chance to spend 3-4 days in Malaysia next March, en route to NZ, and I would be grateful for any info especially about logistics/local guides available at Fraser's Hill (also possibly Kuala Selangor for 1 day?) Info on travel to /from Fraser's Hill, accommodation etc also helpful...
  15. cwpbirder

    Sierra de Gredos

    I would be grateful for info on arrival dates for Bluethroat and Rock Thrush in Sierra de Gredos in Spain - I have a chance to go there around 18-19 April, will they have arrived by then in Plataforma area, taking into account the later spring at altitude? thanks in advance
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