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What is Great Britain’s easiest tick?

September 12, 2015 by Redgannet 2 Comments

It may be considered to be a trash bird by some. It is certainly thought of as a pest as far as farmers are...

Birding

San Francisco – short of time and money.

August 30, 2015 by Redgannet 1 Comment

Redgannet, the blog, has taken a back seat while 10,000 Birds does most of the driving and Mrs Gannet does the navigating, so it...

Birding, Birds

Owls in the sunshine

August 16, 2015 by Redgannet 2 Comments

My colleagues or non-birding friends often express surprise if I tell them that I have found an owl during the day. I confess to...

Birding

Identification made easy – Lesser Black-backed Gull

August 2, 2015 by Redgannet 2 Comments

Most of my birdy outings are spent with just my Bushnell’s for company. As optical aids, they are fine, but they don’t fill the...

Birding

Whining self-pity…. or…. Pilanesberg leftovers.

July 18, 2015 by Redgannet 2 Comments

The airline business is a competitive and cut-throat arena in which to operate. Emphasis is placed on cost and more importantly, the reduction thereof....

Birds

Squacco Heron

July 4, 2015 by Redgannet No Comments

The Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides is an Old World heron, closely related to (and sharing a genus with) the eastern pond-herons. It shares the common...

Politics

What is the National Bird of Britain?

June 21, 2015 by Redgannet 1 Comment

It started as a discussion over the Stilton and walnuts. By the time the cigar smoke cleared and the port had soaked through the...

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Cordilleran Flycatcher

June 6, 2015 by Redgannet No Comments

Despite a life White-fronted Parrot being in contention, the title for my BBOTW this week was taken by the Cordilleran Flycatcher Empidonax occidentalis. I am...

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