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London Heathrow Airport versus the White Wagtails

February 9, 2019 by Redgannet 2 Comments

I have been keeping an eye out for the Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarelli, since I first noticed the roosting flock a few years ago ...

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Collaborative List – January 2019

February 2, 2019 by Redgannet No Comments

The first sharer of 2019 was Clare who narrowly beat Duncan by 5 hours. In a very competitive first day, even Corey, 18 time...

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A birder’s guide to surviving Brexit

January 26, 2019 by Redgannet No Comments

So we had a referendum. It was a simple “Yes” or “No.” That’s were the trouble started. The electorate, unsure of what “Yes” actually meant,...

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Can I keep it?

January 12, 2019 by Redgannet 1 Comment

This week, I have been pondering the value of bird rehabilitators. Let me assure you that I have no doubts about how much they...

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Collaborative list – December 2018

January 5, 2019 by Redgannet 1 Comment

So what do you want first? The numbers? The accolades? The lifers? December’s collaborative results also summarises the year’s efforts, so this is December...

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BBOTY – Red-legged Thrush

December 29, 2018 by Redgannet 1 Comment

It was around 08.30 on New Year’s morning. Still slightly groggy, I was determined not to miss my first daylight in The Bahamas. With...

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All of a quiver

December 15, 2018 by Redgannet 1 Comment

www.eBird.org has been my “go to” birding software ever since Corey slapped me for getting hysterical over a Blue-winged Warbler at Mount Auburn Cemetery in...

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