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  1. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    I may start a new thread, but does anyone know what happened to all the spooners held in captivity in the UK? thanks, alan
  2. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Great update - this new approach on the breeding grounds seems to be working well. B (: cheers, alan
  3. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    cheers Mark yes, a bit worried about space at Slimbridge. I assume they are building new facilities? This programme needs a very wealthy benefactor to get behind it, as for Spix's Macaw. The Chelsea FC owner would be appropriate - he may already have been supportive? cheers, alan
  4. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Lot's of nice videos, but I'm finding it difficult to work out how many are kept at Slimbridge now. How many of the (17?) 2011 birds survived? Did any of them breed in their 2CY? Is this where the 2012 juvs came from or where there more egg imports to the UK in 2012? Anyone know any more...
  5. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Captive breeding is a good idea as contingency. WWT have done loads of research in raising waders in the last few years, to my knowledge, with a view to SBS. I assume they will take the eggs at an early stage in the hope / assumption that the birds will re-lay. Establishment of a maintainable...
  6. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Great stuff - one of the highlights of the year seeing the spooners at Rudong this spring; did you ever find out where that green-flagged bird was ringed? Is there any hope for this site in the long run? cheers, alan
  7. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Jeff - enjoyable read even though you missed the bird - best luck if you try again; we are there later this month; flying to Shanghai tomorrow. alan
  8. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Jeff - good luck tomorrow and do put another update on if you get the chance. Cheers, alan
  9. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Do you think we have a good chance at Rudong on 16th-17th with the tides on those dates? - we'll spend 2 full days looking. cheers, alan
  10. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Good luck - latest reports I have for the CCtern are that the reserve now requires you to take a rowing boat (!!!) to view the terns. I hope this is not the case for the whole area. We are there from 26/5 so would appreciate any updates. Thanks, alan
  11. lewis20126

    Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China

    Keep track of them - only four weeks to go! Surely one can stay... a
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