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    Good birding book on Scotland

    Dear all Only moved to Inverness six months ago. Would greatly appreciate some advice on some up-to-date bird books to buy (understand a book is "out of date" as soon as it is published lol). Looked at the Poyser book "Birds in Scotland". I think even the new book is based on data unto 1985...
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    Starling Murmuration

    Dear all I only moved to Inverness recently. Is there a place in the north of scotland where I can see Starling murmuration. I have heard about Gretna but that sadly is closer to Liverpool where I used to live than Inverness.. Many thanks in advance
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    Lowepro photo trekker AW II as hand luggage/cabin bag

    Hi Not sure if this is the right forum. But here is my question... Has anyone used the Lowepro photo trekker AW II as hand luggage on KLM for EU travel. KLM hand luggage sizes as per their website is 55x35x25cm. Measuring my lowepro, it seem to fit the bill without taking the waist straps into...
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    Waxwings

    Hi all Kindly direct me if you know any sites waxwings are about in Cheshire/Merseyside and Lancs please. Got the weekend off. I have missed them this season so far:-C Please PM me if necessary Many thanks in advance
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    Waxwings

    Hi all Kindly direct me if you know any sites waxwings are about in Cheshire/Merseyside and Lancs please. Got the weekend off. I have missed them this season so far:-C Please PM me if necessary Many thanks in advance
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    Bearded tits in Norfolk

    Looking for some advice from regulars at Norfolk sites such as Minsmere/Titchwell/Strumpshaw fen (or others I am not aware of) please. I have heard there is excellent bearded tit activity at these sites. I live on the other side of the country but keen to make the trip to see and if possible to...
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    ? Snow bunting in backyard UK

    This is the third time I have seen a pair of these guys in a mixed goldfinch flock at my backyard feeder. Just about had time to grab my camera to take a shot. I am afraid it was very overcast day and I was too panicky:-O Is this a snow bunting or a brambling Many thanks in advance Regards
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    Bird song/ call playback

    Hello everybody Not sure if this is the right forum, kindly direct me if not. I am looking to buy a portable speaker/s to be used with iphone 4 to "call" song birds. I want to use them as external speakers attached to a 10-15m cord so that I could keep the speakers close to the perch and...
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    Snow buntings in St Helens - UK advice pls

    Hello all I am pretty sure I saw two snow buntings or what I believe are snow buntings at my backyard bird feeder today. I have never seen one real time hence my doubt about id. They were not on the feeders but on the grass. As I was getting my camera out unfortunately my little daughter came...
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    Snow buntings in St Helens - Advice pls

    Hello all I am pretty sure I saw two snow buntings or what I believe are snow buntings at my backyard bird feeder today. I have never seen one real time hence my doubt about id. They were not on the feeders but on the grass. As I was getting my camera out unfortunately my little daughter came...
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    Puffin photography in scotland

    Hi All, I am hoping to go to west coast of Scotland for a few days (I was told it is the place to go) towards end of spring/summer. My objective is to photograph puffins in action and this would be my 1st attempt. I would very much appreciate advise/opinion from fellow birders on the following...
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    Raptors photography in Scotland

    Hi All, I am hoping to go on a guided tour for a few days to west coast of Scotland(I was told it is the place to go) towards end of spring/summer. My objective is to photograph(at least to try :t: ) raptors specially the ospray. I would very much appreciate advise/opinion from fellow birders...
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    Hello from Merseyside

    Hi All, I just joined the forum today. I am a newbie to birding and bird photography. I live in St Helens in UK. Hoping to learn and share the tips and tricks of the trade with the forum folks. Ausha De Silva
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