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  1. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    That's a cool story. Also you should come to Norwich if you want to get close to a kestral - the ones I've seen perched have let me get right under the tree they were in and sat their happily preening while I circled to get a look from all angles.
  2. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    I purchased the RSPB Handbook of British Birds a few weeks ago. Before that I was carrying around WildGuides British Birds which is about the size and weight of an Argos catalogue 😂 the RSPB guide is much nicer to take out in the field and my WildGuides stays at home. It's also nice to have the...
  3. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    You might be right about me telling myself I have a terrible memory for sounds. With some birds I hear, I think I know what they are. Sometimes I'm right and sometimes I'm wrong and it's the times I'm wrong that then makes me doubt myself when I hear the next bird and think I know what it is...
  4. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough reply. I am not doing any photography but I do appreciate what you mean about spending time out watching versus spending time looking in a book and filling out a spreadsheet. With regards to the calls, I am not so concerned about being...
  5. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    What you said about identifying new species as you come across them is actually what I have been doing so far 😊 I definitely think it is the best way to learn but I would like to try and learn (or at least become more familiar with) species I haven't seen yet so when I do see something new I can...
  6. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    I understand, that's why I have only put the common species into the spreadsheet as ones that I want to study and really learn and after YuShans suggestion I will be able to prioritise even more. My thinking is that if I can really learn the more common species then when I see something that I...
  7. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    That is an excellent idea! And you also gave me another - as well as highlighting common species I could mark the ones that are commonly found in my region as well so further prioritising what I'm likely to see!
  8. M

    Spreadsheet for learning progress

    As a new birder, picking up an identification guide with 642 British birds including all the rarities is pretty daunting. Especially when you consider all the different plumages for each species and then of course you want to try and learn the songs/calls as well... you start to do the maths and...
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