Birdwatching in United Kingdom
What is called birdwatching today started first in the late 1800’s in United Kingdom, and it is still going strong with many local Birdingpals in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
United Kingdom has some of the best conservation organizations in the world and many great places to observe birds from
pelagic in the north to the parks in London. More than 450 species of birds has been recorded and you will find many
knowledgeable Pals throughout this beautiful and historic country willing to help a visiting birder.
Local Birdingpal Contacts
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Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club. | ||||||
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| S | Preddy | Bristol, Avon | Anytime | English |
| Based in central Bristol, 20+ years experience of British birding, 10+ years elsewhere in Europe/Western Palearctic. Happy to provide information on birds and birding sites in South & West England and Wales, and to accompany visiting birders to sites in & around Bristol & neighbouring counties for general birding or to seek out specific target birds. Weekends/evenings are best but weekdays possible at times. Diverse other wildlife interests. Also into birdsound recording, while my partner Martyn is into bird photography. | ||||||
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| A | Hughes | Bristol, Avon | Anytime | English/some French German/Spanish a little Thai |
| A am a PhD student currently working on Bats in Thailand, but I have undertaken Bird surveys in many Countries. | ||||||
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| A | Gibb | Bristol, Avon | Anytime | English |
| My experience stretches from these corners of Somerset and Gloucestershire, through the Midlands and up to the Highlands of Scotland. I can also claim Hampshire, Sussex, Norfolk and the north-east. | ||||||
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| R | Foskett | Bedford, Bedfordshire | Weekend | English |
| Bedfordshire is one of England's smallest counties in England but is well served by a good number of active county birders with some good locations to bird. It probably wouldn't be the first choice to visit for a birder coming from overseas to the UK because the list is not that large but there is excellent information available on the internet for those that find themselves in its boundaries. The Bedfordshire Bird Club has been established for many years and has an excellent webite at http://www.bedsbirdclub.org.uk/ The very latest news is posted on Bedfordshire's own birding Yahoo group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bedsbirds/ | ||||||
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| R | Hicks | Bedford, Bedfordshire | Anytime | |
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| C | Scherber | Ascot, Berkshire | Anytime | |
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| A | Camp | Hungerford, West Berkshire | Weekend | English | |
| I am a keen amateur birdwatcher, who also takes part in the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) atlas survey work and bird ringing (Banding). My local area has a range of habitats including gravel pits, lowland marsh, reclaimed heath and rolling chalk downland. There are a good range of standard British birds including Red Kite which has become established over the last few years. The local Berkshire bird site has daily reports so that you can check whats happening. Its at http://www.berksbirds.co.uk/birdnews.asp if you want to take a look. | ||||||
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| M | A'Court | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | Anytime | |
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| M | Collard | Gt Missenden, Bucksinghamshire | Anytime | English/German |
| Happy to help anybody who is staying in the Chilterns and needs a few species; also advicee by email is available. | ||||||
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| J | Callaghan | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | Anytime | |
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| M | Slaymaker | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | Anytime | English |
| I am an experienced birder, attempted photographer (digi-scoper), qualified ringer/bander based in Milton Keynes although often work contracts in other parts of the UK. My blog is www.mattslaymaker.co.uk. | ||||||
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| J | Hanlon | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | Anytime | English |
| I live just south of Cambridge. The Cambridgeshire fens and the Brecks are all well within an hour's drive and the Norfolk coast is 1.5 - 2 hrs from me. I work 5 days a week and am happy to act as a guide on the remaining two - but note these 2 days are often midweek. My services are free except when I have to arrange leave from work (eg for a short holiday of a week or less) or change my days off! I have transport if needed in the form of a 4-seater car. I can't guarantee my availability but do e-mail me and I'll try to be flexible. I have been birding 20+ years, have found a number of national (and local) rarities and have visited all corners of the British Isles. Some of my adventures are recorded in my book, UK500: Birding in the Fast Lane (Brambleby Books, 2006), in which I tell the tale of how I have managed to see 500 species in Britain & Ireland. | ||||||
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| B | Wylie | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | Anytime | English/Spanish |
| Not actually free at any time, but my working hours are flexible. East Anglia coast is better than the immediate Cambridge area. | ||||||
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| M | Hows | Cambridge/Norfolk, Cambridgeshire | Weekend | English/German |
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| J | Willis | Norfolk, Cambridgeshire | Anytime | English |
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| G | Hamlett | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Anytime | |
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| B | Bree | St Helier, Jersey, Channel Isles | Anytime | French/English Spanish/German Hebrew/Arabic Mandarin |
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| T | Earl | St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Isles | Weekend | |
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| H | Cook | Altrincham, Cheshire | Weekend | |
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| J | Dolan | Altrincham, Cheshire | Anytime | English |
| I cover Cheshire including The Wirral. | ||||||
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| K | Connolly | Chester, Cheshire | Anytime | |
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| R | Hargreaves | Manchester, Cheshire | Anytime | |
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| K | Kannah | Manchester, Cheshire | Weekend | |
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| R | Pocklington | Manchester, Cheshire | Weekend | English |
| I am a keen Ornithologist and am keen on most living things with 2 to 4 legs,any thing else is bird food (but can be interesting,and nice to look at)! I live close to the Lake District National park, and South Lakeland is rich in wildlife. I also live close to nationally known Leighton Moss RSPB nature reserve,where which Bitterns, Marsh harrier and Bearded can be seen throughout the year especially in summer. | ||||||
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| P | Anderson | Manchester, Peak District, Cheshire | Anytime | English |
| The area around where I live is scenically attractive as well as being good for birds. | ||||||
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| J | McGowan | Manchester/Lowton/Pennington Flat, Cheshire | Anytime | |
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| G | Littler | Parkgate, Cheshire | Anytime | English Some Spanish |
| Retired seaman, interested birder. Live on coast close to salt marsh owned by RSPB. My main interest is raptors. | ||||||
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| B | Rushton | Runcorn, Cheshire | Weekend | |
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| D | Buchanan | Warrington, Cheshire | Anytime | English basic French |
| I have been birding for 25 years and am a semi-retired doctor. I am an honorary warden and Secretary/Treasurer of the Woolston Eyes Conservation Group. The Eyes is a Warrington wetland reserve. One of the best sites in our county, it is good for wintering wildfowl, breeding warblers and host 30% of the UK breeding population of Black-necked Grebe. The web site is www.woolstoneyes.co.uk. Look at articles for more information. I have experience of birding in many countries in Africa, The Americas and Asia/Pacific. | ||||||
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| J | Howard | Warrington, Cheshire | Weekend | English |
| I am a keen birder located near Warrington UK. From here you can reach reserves at Anglesey, Leighton Moss and many others. Happy to guide people at weekends (and possibly the odd day mid week). | ||||||
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| R | Little | Hartlepool, Cleveland | Weekend | |
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| G | Joynt | Hartlepool, Cleveland | Anytime | |
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| R | Phillips | Penzance, Cornwall | Anytime | |
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| M | Benge | Levens/Kendal, Cumbria | Anytime | English |
| The nearest town is Kendal and 40 minutes further south is Lancaster. Heyshgam Bird Observatory is close by on the coast, with the Ribble estuary a little further south; there is also a bird observatory at Walney Island near Barrow-in-Furness.Have been birding for some 20+ years, mainly in the UK but have also done some in USA, France, Sweden. I live close (20 Minutes) to Leighton Moss RSPB reserve which I visit but not so regularly as I would wish to. Additionally Walney Island Reserve is about 1 hour away. There are of course other reserves in Cumbria and North Lancashire and I have quite a bit of experience in the NE Englands areas. Finally the potential for birding in Cumbria, North Lancashire, Co Durham, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and SW Scotland is very good in all seasons, with a lot of reserves and other places that can be visited. | ||||||
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| S | Taylor | Cornwall | Weekend | English |
| I'm the voluntary warden for the CBWPS for Stithians Reservoir in Cornwall, UK. Although I'm not the most experienced birder around I am willing to give help and advice whenever possible. The reservoir is probably the premier inland birding site in Cornwall and produces rarities every year. There are 3 hides and a permissive path around the res that's approx a 5 mile circular walk. For any-one visiting I'm available most weekends and some evenings. | ||||||
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| P | Hayes | Exeter, Devon | Weekend | English/French |
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| P | Quinn | Exmouth, Devon | Anytime | |
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| I | McLean | Seaton, Devon | Anytime | English |
| I have been a birder for over twenty years and would be quite happy to show people around my corner of East Devon that includes a number of local bird reserves. One of these is in the process of being considerably enhanced. Seaton is situated at one end of the Jurassic coast and has wonderful scenic walks. | ||||||
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| D | Taylor | Christchurch, Dorset | Weekend | |
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| B | Ford | Portland, Dorset | Anytime | |
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| C | Wyeth | Weymouth, Dorset | Weekend | |
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| P | Wood | Basildon, Essex | Weekend | English |
| I was born in Essex and have been interested in wildlife generally and birds specifically for as long as I can remember. Although I am an avid local patch watcher, although I did my fair share of UK twitching from 1983 until I left the UK in 1991. My main local patch focus was and is again East Tilbury (which is on the Thames estuary), although I also visit other local sites regularly, with less frequent visits to Rainham Marshes RSPB, Hanningfield Reservoir and Abberton Reservoir. I carry out the regular WeBS counts for East Tilbury. From May 1991 to June 2001 I lived in Johannesburg, South Africa. During those years I birded all over South Africa and also visited Botswana (twice), Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe on birding trips. I also spent much of my birding time on local patch watching in SA (at Marievale, a marsh near Johannesburg), but regularly visited Cape Town for pelagic trips throughout the year. In addition to my African birding experience, I have also birded in various European countries (France, Greece, Netherlands and Spain), Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and the USA. | ||||||
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| R | Graves | Colchester, Essex | Weekend | English |
| My local area is close to the coast and River Blackwater estuary in Essex. There are varied habitats but particularly marshes, mudflats, reservoirs, gravel pits and the like. The region is very well birded and good information on the latest local sightings is always available. Autumn, winter and spring are the best times but there are birds at any time. I have been birding for over 30 years and also have some knowledge of butterflies and mammals. | ||||||
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| A | Mullins | Colchester, Essex | Weekend | |
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| N | May | Waltham Abbey, Essex | Weekend | English/some French/German |
| I live very close to the edge of London, and right next to the Lea Valley Park. I have been birdwatching for 44 years - since I was 7! (though for much of the time not having a clue what I was looking at!). RSPB member, and active in local Members' Group until its demise. I carry out voluntary duties for the Lea Valley Park and RSPB (Bittern Info Point etc), and I carry out a monthly 'WeBs' count for a site in the Lea Valley. I am friendly with many other local birders, including others already registered as 'Birding Pals'. I am a teacher, so I would be available for all of the week during UK School Holidays. | ||||||
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| C | Downing | Cardiff, South Glamorgan | Anytime | |
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| M | King | Gloucester, Gloucestershire | Weekend | |
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| G | Kirk | Stroud, Gloucestershire | Weekend | English |
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| R | Seargent | Farnborough, Heathrow, Hampshire | Weekend | |
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| I | Calderwood | Gosport, Hampshire | Anytime | |
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| S | Coney | Hereford, Herefordshire | Anytime | English |
| I am the County bird-recorder and co-author of Where to watch birds in the West Midlands. I have good experience of birding in the County and receive news of scarcer birds as they are found. I work as an ecologist, specialising in birds, bats and amphibians. | ||||||
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| M | Pullen | Ledbury, Herefordshire | Anytime | English |
| I know some good places in Ledbury and Hereford where you can find Spotted Flycatcher, Cuckoo, Kingfisher, Yellowhammer etc. | ||||||
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| J | Thompson | London, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| A | Gardiner | London, Hertfordshire | Anytime | English |
| Hertfordshire is an inland county north of London, but it does have some good birding areas such as the Lea valley, Tring and Hilfiedl Park reservoirs. It is very close to three of the main airports serving the London area. I write a bi-monthly bulletin about recent sightings and I also handle the majority of the records sent in electronically, so I have a good idea as to what interesting birds are around. | ||||||
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| M | Braun | London, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| M | Dent | London, Hertfordshire | Weekend | |
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| B | Sloan | London, Hertfordshire | Anytime | English/Spanish |
| Experienced birder and photographer who have traveled to many countries around the world. I will be happy to show you my favorite spots around London. "Generally a perfect birder with only a few serious flaws such as not drinking beer, still not accepting the digital world and an Irishman to boot" Knud Rasmussen, Birdingpal." | ||||||
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| S | Hyam | London, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| N | Schorbon | London, Hertfordshire | Weekend | |
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| D | Gedge | London, Hertfordshire | Weekend | |
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| M | Wurr | London, Hertfordshire | Weekend | |
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| A | Madgwick | London, Hertfordshire | Weekend | English |
| I live in Leytonstone (East London) with easy access to Epping Forest (foot, mountain bike or car) and make regular visits to the Lea Valley Park and RSPB Rainham Marshes. As well as being regular birder, I am a keen "amateur" entomologist (specialising in Odonata). | ||||||
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| L | Wortley | London, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| D | McKenzie | London(Inner), Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| C | Burne | London, Hertfordshire | Weekend | English |
| A keen twitcher with particular interest in birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Spent 20 years in southern Africa, the last 8 years in the United Kingdom. | ||||||
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| C | Dheerasekara | London, Crofton Gateway, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| C | Lamsdell | London, North Heathrow, Hertfordshire | Weekend | |
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| R | Unite | London, North Heathrow, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| C | Wilkinson | London, South/East, Hertfordshire | Weekend | |
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| D | Lambert | London, Walthamstow, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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| J | Dee | Wimbledon/SW London, Hertfordshire | Anytime | English |
| I'm new to this website but I know British birds very well. I'm not a professional guide but would be happy to go out with visitors and help identify what we see. | ||||||
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| J | Forgham | Norfolk/Suffolk, Hertfordshire | Weekend | |
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| G | Christie | Kent | Anytime | |
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| J | Stedman | Broadstairs, Kent | Weekend | |
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| J | Cantelo | Canterbury, Kent | Weekend | English |
| "Due to the variety of local habitats (Grove/Stodmarsh for marshland, Blean for woodland, oare for coastal wetland and Reculver/Sandwich for migrants) plus internationally well known sites like Dungeness nearby, Canterbury is a superb base for birding. I'm a teacher and long time birder who has managed to unite his professional training and personal interests as a part-time field teacher at Dungenss for the RSPB. I am also a member of the executive committee of the KOS (Kent Ornithological Society)". | ||||||
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| S | Wood | Faversham, Kent | Anytime | |
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| A | Lawson | London, Kent | Anytime | English/German Spanish/French |
| I am a seasoned birdwatcher on a mission to show you the birds of Kent, London and south-east England. With a commitment and joy to showing you the birds of my local and not so local areas, I can use my contacts and 30 years of birdwatching to make sure of a great day out. I can cater for all abilities, whether you like the finer identification points or simply looking at a wide variety of birds. Please email me and I'll try and help. | ||||||
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| E | Hood | Maidstone, Kent | Weekend | English/French |
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| D | Taylor | Maidstone, Elmley/Cliffe NR, Kent | Anytime | English |
| I moved to Kent in 1964 and have been involved with the Kent Ornithological Society in a number of capacities ever since. I have written extensively about the birds of the county and I am at present working on the 5th edition of "Where to Watch Birds in Kent, Surrey and Sussex". I also had "Birding in Kent" published in 1996, which includes a chapter on one of my passions: studying the birds of a local patch. Kent is blessed with a number of excellent RSPB & KWT Reserves, all within an hour or so of Maidstone. | ||||||
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| R | Bartlett | Romney Marsh, Kent | Anytime | English/French |
| I have a blog on www.ronsbirding.multiply.com with a guide to birding on Romney Marsh plus reports on overseas trips and one or two other bits. I am afraid that due to old age and health issues, I am unable to take people out birding any more, but am pleased to give information on my local area. | ||||||
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| G | Segelbacher | Kent | Weekend | English/German |
| I bird South-East Kent. | ||||||
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| P | Forrest | Sandwich, East Kent | Anytime | |
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| N | Riley | Burnley, Lancashire | Anytime | |
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| S | Loeppky | Carnforth, Lancashire | Anytime | |
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| G | Ziebart | Darwin, Lancashire | Weekend | |
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| N | Winn | Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire | Anytime | English |
| I work as a freelance professional guide in both Svalbard and Scotland. My main interest is seabird ecology. However when at home I am more than willing to spend time FOC with quality like minded people up in the hills of my home area of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. This area is great for northern upland birds and raptors. My website is www.island-expeditions.co.uk. | ||||||
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| J | Finnan | Leyland/Preston, Lancashire | Weekend | |
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| S | S | Liverpool, Lancashire | Anytime | |
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| J | Dempsey | Liverpool/Merseyside, Lancashire | Anytime | |
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| I | Howarth | Liverpool/Merseyside, Lancashire | Anytime | |
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| J | Stannage | Liverpool/Merseyside, Lancashire | Weekend | English |
| I'm willing to help anyone who would like to bird Merseyside. I have been birding for 26 years and very good bird brain and love the twitching. | ||||||
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| S | Piner | Preston, Lancashire | Anytime | English/French Japanese |
| A keen birder from Lancashire who has the field ability and endeavour to show you birds both locally and further afield. | ||||||
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| D | Gifford | Up Holland, Lancashire | Anytime | English/French minimal German |
| Over 35 years experience as a birder worldwide. Ex part-time lecturer in ornithology. Leads small groups and individuals regularly at local Lancashire sites. Member of BTO, RSPB, WWT and Lancashire Wildlife Trust. | ||||||
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| S | Lister | Loughborough, Leicestershire | Anytime | English |
| I am the county recorder for Leicestershire and Rutland, and have lived in the county for twenty years. Loughborough is not the best place for birding but is centrally located for exploring the county, and Rutland Water is only 25 miles away. | ||||||
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| D | March | Leicester, Leicestershire | Weekend | English |
| I do most of my bird watching in my home town of Leicester. | ||||||
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| J | Hague | Leicester, Leicestershire | Anytime | English |
| I'm the newsletter editor for LROS, the county society. Leicestershire isn't the best place for birds or birding, but we do have some good areas to watch and I'll be happy to show you around. I'm also interested in most wildlife most especially butterfies and dragonflies. I may be availble on other days of the week so please email me and check. | ||||||
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| K | Reeves | Leicestershire(Summer) | Anytime | |
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| K | Barrell | Grimsby, Lincolnshire | Anytime | |
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| D | Lingard | Lincoln, Lincolnshire | Anytime | |
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| D | Eades | Lincoln, Lincolnshire | Anytime | English |
| My life evolves around my love of birds, wildlife and photography. I am one of the administrators for the Lincolnshire Bird Club forum and provides the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust with many of his images. | ||||||
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| D | Johnson | Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire | Anytime | |
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| C | Wormwell | Isle of Man | Anytime | |
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| F | Hodgson | Ramsey, Isle of Man | Anytime | English |
| Retired and living on Isle of Man with its glorious wildlife and varied habitats. Everything from Pelagic to high Moorlands is here. Regular sightings of 'Cornish' Chough, Peregrines, Hen Harriers etc., Happy to escort you or just guide you where you want to be. Only a small Island so no great travelling involved between sites. | ||||||
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| M | Binns | Southport, Merseyside | Weekend | English |
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| S | Jackson | Stanwell, Middlesex | Anytime | |
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| B | York | Birmingham, West Midlands | Anytime | English GCSE French |
| Retired (young 70) keen on Bird-watching anywhere. Have been a keen and all-round sportsman. Married and my wife shares my interests. although the West Midlands is not a terrific birding area,we do have some Reserves producing good birds,especially in passage periods. | ||||||
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| C | Smith | Birmingham, West Midlands | Anytime | |
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| O | Jagana | Birmingham/Bordon/Warwick, W Midlands | Anytime | |
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| S | Greer | Coventry, West Midlands | Anytime | English |
| RSPB/WWT member and amateur birder. Local reserve is Brandon Marsh and I'm a keen photographer and and traveller. | ||||||
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| C | Williamson | North to Birmingham, West Midlands | Anytime | English |
| The West Midlands we are very well served by various nature reserves and Birding societies (some of which have there own reserves or are the 'caretaker' of reserves). My own website www.mygardenbirds.co.uk has links to several of the local clubs and reserves. Pleae have a look and you are welcome to use any of the data on my website. The 'jewel in the crown' for us here is a reserve belonging to Worcerstershire Wildlife Trust called the 'Christopher Cadbury Reserve' at Upton Warren. It is very accessable (with permit from the Trust) as it is only about 3kn from the motorway M5. At junction 5, Droitwich, you turn east and the reserve is near the sailing centre on your right. We have Avocet (recurvirostra avosetts) nesting and several other waders. It is always a magnet for birds migrating through as there are saline (salt) pools as well as freshwater. | ||||||
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| C | Watt | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Anytime | English |
| Plenty of birds, good spots, a binocular superstore, and an experienced birder named Dr Anketell. | ||||||
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| D | Machin | Cantley, Norfolk | Weekend | English |
| Steve and I live on the edge of the marshes, adjacent to Cantley Sugar Beet factory, in the centre of The Norfolk Broads National Park, close to Strumpshaw RSPB reserve, Hickling, NWT reserve,etc etc and within a twenty minute drive of the coast and Breydon Estuary. Both keen birders, with a wealth of knowledge and experience of Norfolk birdiing, and Steve is a bird and wildlife photographer, also interested particulkarly in moths. | ||||||
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| D | Corless | Great Yarmouth, East Anglia, Norfolk | Anytime | |
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| S | Smith | Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | Weekend | English |
| Very keen birder. Norfolk is a premier birding County and I know it well. | ||||||
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| K | Reeves | Hunstanton, Norfolk | Anytime | |
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| R | Haddow | Melton Constable, North East, Norfolk | Anytime | English some French |
| North Norfolk has a wide range of diverse habitats (farmland, river valley, broad & coniferous woodland, heath, fresh & salt water marsh, beach & mudflats, with a very rich bird population, with autumn & spring migrations - making it arguably the premier UK bird watching area. I am a farm manager with an interest in bird watching. | ||||||
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| A | Mansfield | North Walsham, Norfolk | Anytime | English |
| Norfolk is a terrific birding County and I'm familiar with all the best spots. The Broads or the North Norfolk Coast and its great reserves at Cley and Titchwell. | ||||||
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| J | Thomas | North Walsham, Norfolk | Weekend | English a little Spanish/French |
| We live halfway between the north coast and the Norfolk broads, for year round interest Norfolk probably offers the best birding in the UK. May, sept and october offer the best time to see scarce migrants and rarities, but there is a range of special wintering and breeding species. | ||||||
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| G | Bowen | Norwich, Norfolk | Weekend | |
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| C | Lansdell | Norwich, Norfolk | Anytime | |
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| A | Hale | Swaffham, Norfolk | Anytime | English |
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| M | Blick | South Durham, county Durham, North East | Anytime | English/French |
| I bird the North East coast of England, plus North Yorks Moors. | ||||||
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| N | Osborne | Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland | Weekend | |
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| E | Barnes | Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland | Anytime | |
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| A | Jack | Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland | Weekend | |
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| S | Osborne | Northumberland | Weekend | English |
| Keen birder, happy to show you around the North East or provide advice on the best birding spots. | ||||||
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| B | Bullough | Northumberland | Anytime | English some Spanish |
| I live on the South Northumberland coast and I know the county very well, I like to photograph birds but would not class myself as a photographer, I publish my sightings via my blog which is regularly updated. | ||||||
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| T | Barker | Kettering, Northamptonshire | Weekend | |
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| L | Brooks | Mansfield, Nottinghamshire | Anytime | English |
| I am retired so are available most days. I am secretary of Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group (www.PPNSG.com) which is about 100 strong and monitors, maintains and manages a former colliery waste tip for Derbyshire County Council. 160 birds, 25 species of butterflies and 19 species of dragonflies. The birding around the Mansfield area reachs into the Moorlands of Derbyshire, ancient forest areas and general farmland areas, reasonably good birding but nothing major garenteed. | ||||||
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| K | Stevenson | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | Anytime | |
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| D | Whatson | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | Weekend | |
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| H | Broughton | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | Anytime | Fluent Nottinghamese |
| I run the Rushcliffe Barn Owl Project so anyone visiting in summer might be lucky enough to see these fantastic birds close up. | ||||||
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| M | Smithson | Worsop, Nottinghamshire | Anytime | English |
| Live in a small village outside Worksop and boast a god couple of sites. I run disabledbirdrsassociation.co.uk website. I have been birding since the 70's and have a few birds accpted by he brc don't go out looking for rarities just go out birding. | ||||||
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| S | Alley | Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire/Cotswolds | Anytime | English |
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| C | Needham | Rutland Water, Rutland | Anytime | |
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| L | Phillips | Bath, Somerset | Anytime | English |
| I am male and watch birds mainly and other wildlife in the south west of Englang but would consider further afield. My favourite sites are the Somerset levels and the Dorset coast. I am married with 2 teenage children. | ||||||
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| J | Packer | Berrow, Somerset | Anytime | |
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| R | Musgrove | Bridgwater, Somerset | Anytime | |
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| P | Duffus | Bristol, Somerset | Weekend | |
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| J | White | Minehead, Somerset | Anytime | |
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| S | Gould | Wells, Somerset | Anytime | |
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| T | Leach | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire | Anytime | |
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| T | Bamber | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | Anytime | English/French German/Japanese |
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| G | Geldenhuys | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | Weekend | Dutch/English Spanish |
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| S | Smith | Felixstowe, Suffolk | Anytime | |
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| P | Oldfield | Felixstowe, Suffolk | Weekend | |
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| P | Whittaker | Ipswich, Suffolk | Anytime | |
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| G | Mortimer | Ipswich, Suffolk | Anytime | |
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| G | Grieco | Ipswich, Suffolk | Weekend | |
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| C | Wilson | Lowerstoft, Suffolk | Anytime | |
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| P | Rowberry | Saxmundham, Suffolk | Anytime | English some French |
| I am retired and live close to the Suffolk Coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which holds some of the best freshwater marshland in the UK. Suffolk and the adjoining county of Norfolk hold some of the best nature reserves in the UK, including the two most visit reserves of the Royal Society for the Portection of Birds (RSPB), Titchwell in Norfolk and Minsmere in Suffolk. | ||||||
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| P | Gaffan | Steeple Bumpstead, Suffolk | Weekend | English/French German/Russian |
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| S | Read | Sudbury, Suffolk | Anytime | English |
| I live in West Suffolk have been birding 30 years. | ||||||
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| S | Naisby | Tyne & Wear, Sunderland | Anytime | English |
| I am a registered disabled senion citizen, but I endever to get out & about as much as I can. I live only 30/40 mins drive from the wonderful Northumberland coast,(Holy Isle, Farne Isles. etc) which is where I spend as much time as possible. | ||||||
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| C | Wilson | Camberley, Surrey | Anytime | English limited Spanish |
| Very close to the Thames Basin heaths holding the Dartford Warblers, Woodlarks and Nightjars which have European protection. Hobby, Firecrest and Tree Pipits are also found locally. We have local reservoirs and gravel pits with many species and easy access to the south coast. I edit a county bird report and am a member of the Berkshire and Surrey clubs giving me a great deal of local information on birds and sites. I charge nothing but many people buy me lunch and pay the petrol and sometimes make a small donation to a local club in return for a good day out. | ||||||
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| K | Betton | Farnham, Surrey | Weekend | |
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| J | Coleman | Guildford, Surrey | Anytime | English/French |
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| D | Campbell | Sutton, Surrey | Anytime | English a bit of French |
| I can do weekends during most of the year and any day during school holidays. I have been birding for about 7 years and do a lot of birding around my local area, which I know very well. Local area is good for migrants such as Firecrest, Spotted Flycatcher, Wheatears, Chats etc. Beddington SF is the best local spot with waders, passerines, gulls and all sorts of good stuff turning up regularly. Peregrines are resident and almost guaranteed. Resident Bullfinch, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and Yellowhammer, Dartford Warbler, Woodlark and Woodcock at a few locations. Hobbies easy in the summer. Wintering Stonechats, Siskins, Lesser Redpolls etc. and large flocks of 1000+ Bramblings at one site in the winter. Waxwings during erruption years + much much more. | ||||||
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| R | Morris | Thames Ditton/Hampton Crt, Surrey | Weekend | English/French Arabic/Italian |
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| C | Seaton | Bognor Regis, West Sussex | Anytime | |
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| J | Winder | Horsham, Sussex | Weekend | English |
| Familiar with birding sites along the South Coast, Surrey Heaths and farther afield in the South East. Volunteer showing visitors of all levels of experience birds at Pulborough Brooks RSPB Reserve. | ||||||
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| P | Bowley | Littlehampton/Pagham NR, W Sussex | Anytime | |
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| C | Martenson | Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire | Weekend | English/Swedish Norwegian/Danish German |
| I've been interested in birds and wildlife all my life. I map birds as part of BirdAtlas 2007-11. English countryside birds. Upton Warren and Brandon Marsh closeby. | ||||||
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| I | Dalgleish | Upavon, Wiltshire | Anytime | English some Spanish |
| Keen birders, live on edge of very good birding area, but only small cottage for accomodation. | ||||||
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| A | Gibb | Redditch, Worcestershire | Anytime | English some French |
| I can find most of the special birds in the area south of Birmingham and also know the interesting sites most of the way to the South Coast and into Wales. Just as an aside I'm pretty familiar with Scotland too, in case you're on a two-centre visit! | ||||||
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| I | Riley | Redditch, Worcestershire | Anytime | English |
| I have always had an eye for nature and as luck has it I live 2mins from a small nature site so I get a lot of bird action. | ||||||
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| J | Chapman | Worcester, Worcestershire/Hereford | Anytime | |
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| P | Dunn | Filey, Yorkshire | Anytime | |
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| R | Rowe | Goole, Yorkshire | Anytime | |
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| P | Bagguley | Leeds, Yorkshire | Anytime | |
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| K | Lain | Yorkshire | Anytime | |
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| P | Cunningham | Flamborough, East Yorkshire | Anytime | English |
| Flamborough is one of the top coast sites in Britain. As well as good seawatching, rare passerines are annual for this top migrant spot and it`s great to finally have it on my doorstep. I expect Yellow Browed and Pallas`s Warbler in the garden at least. Local birds include Divers[Loons], Auks, Snow Bunting, Lapland Bunting and Twite. | ||||||
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| S | Elliott | Pocklington, East Yorkshire | Anytime | English |
| I am fully retired and am available to show your round the best birding spots in Yorkshire/Lincolnshire, but I am happy to go anywhere in the North of England. My phone numbers are 07722-956672 or 01759-303093. | ||||||
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| G | Watola | York, North Yorkshire | Weekend | English |
| A New Zealander ("kiwi") resident in Yorkshire for many years. Happy to show visiting birders around the finest county in England. | ||||||
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| P | Bradley | York/Hull, East Riding, Yorkshire | Anytime | English fair French |
| Retired (65), Derwent valley reserves, local hot spots, East Coast, Spurn, etc. | ||||||
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| L | Churton | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Anytime | English French(School) |
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| M | Oxlade | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Anytime | English |
| Sheffield is on the eastern edge of the Pennines. To the west, the moorland and fringes attract birds such as Pied Flycatcher, Wood Warbler, Redstart, Ring Ouzel, Dipper, Red Gouse, Buzzard, Goshawk, Raven, Peregrine, Whinchat, Stonechat. To the east are several lakes which attract various waders, duck and passerines associated with wetlands. | ||||||
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| L | Phipps | Leeds, West Yorkshire | Anytime | |
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| G | Taylor | Ossett, West Yorkshire | Anytime | English/French |
| I am retired living close to RSPB reserves Blacktoft, Fairburn and Old Moor and happy to show fellow birders around. | ||||||
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| T | Davis | Ballyclare, County Antrim | Anytime | English |
| I am 54, been interested in birds since childhood, interested in bird conversation and meeting other birders. I live in a country area (Kilbride) with a good variety of habitat (hills, woodlands, hedge farm and, marshland etc.). | ||||||
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| E | Rolston | Lisburn, Antrim | Anytime | |
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| G | Wilkinson | Lisburn, Antrim | Weekend | English some French |
| Birder for 40+ years. Nearest city is Belfast and wildlife areas of interest would be, Strangford Lough, Belfast Lough, Antrim Plateau, Lough Foyle all within an hour of my house. Organise Yellowhammer & Tree Sparrow winter feeding. Barn Owl recorder for nine years. Can show Hen Harrier & Merlin in April. Extensive knowledge of where to birdwatch in Northern Ireland. Have sites for Peregrine, Long-eared Owl, Chough, Twite, Lesser Redpoll, Little Egret, Pale-bellied Brent, Wood Warbler, Garden Warbler and Skuas in September. Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Sept/Oct. | ||||||
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| P | McHaffie | Belfast, Antrim | Weekend | |
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| M | Adamson | Bangor, Belfast | Anytime | English |
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| R | Smith | Londonderry | Anytime | English |
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| P | Doyle | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire | Anytime | English/some Italian |
| Ideally placed for Cairngorms National Park & Aberdeenshire coast, one of the best birding areas in Scotland. | ||||||
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| S | Cook | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire | Anytime | English |
| Always been interested in wildlife and birds, I am also a photographer. Aberdeen and surrounding areas are abundant with wildlife and birds, catching many passing migrants, areas include rivers, estuary's, pine forests, marsh and sand dunes. | ||||||
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| J | Hendrie | Arbroath, Angus | Anytime | |
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| G | Smith | Dumfries, Galloway | Anytime | English |
| I am a volunteer for the RSPB and the SWT (Scottish Widlife Trust), and spend much of my time doing wildlife surveys for these organisations. Dumfries Galloway is great for Geese and Ducks during the winter and holds some good moorland and woodland species during the summer. | ||||||
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| B | McCurley | Dundee, Angus | Anytime | English |
| Bob McCurley is probably the best known Birder in Angus/Tayside being heavily involved in all aspects of Angus Birding/Natural History for more years than he cares to remember. Bob formed the Angus and Dundee Bird Club in 1997 (A.D.B.C.), membership has risen to 200 plus members in that time and Bob is the Current Chairman. The Club set up the First Seawatching Hide on the Angus coast, overlooking Lunan Bay affording great all year round viewing of Sea Birds in the Bay plus passage Autumn Sea Birds. In addition the club operates a Forest Hide/Bird feeding station giving great close up views of forest birds and great photographic opportunities. The club has its own Website at www.angusbirding.com and in 2003 forged a Twinning Alliance with the Denver Field Ornithologists, Colorado, U.S.A. Angus enjoys activities from 5 Local Natural History groups, viz, R.S.P.B. S.W.T. S.O.C. and the long established Dundee Naturalists Society specializing in Botany, fungi etc. In short all tastes are catered for in Angus! | ||||||
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| M | Howes | East Ayrshire | Anytime | |
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| J | Ogilvie | Brechin/Tayside | Anytime | |
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| N | Money | Thurso, Caithness | Anytime | |
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| D | Rendell | Conon Bridge/Ross-Shire/Moray Firth | Anytime | |
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| C | Baines | Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway | Anytime | English |
| 60yr old male, married been birding 40yrs. I am Moderator of Dumfries and Galloway birding yahoo group, good general knowledge of the area and birding spots, keen to encourage an interest in birds. I live on Carsegowan Moss SWT and 3 miles from Wigtown bay NNR. | ||||||
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| N | Leighton | Dunfermline, Fife | Anytime | English/French Hindi/Latin |
| I'm based just outside Perth in Scotland. I volunteer at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at the Vane Farm reserve (Loch Leven National Nature Reserve) (see rspb.org.uk). Perthshire is OK for birding (Ospreys are a favourite) and there are good sites on the Fife coast, which can be excellent for migrants. My own skills are good but not excellent (can recognise most UK species by sight, and many common ones by call). I'm restricted to public transport, which is a nuisance in Fife, but could arrange to travel further afield, either by public transport or your transport. I can and will head into remote areas to wild camp and go birding/botanise/hike. For those interested, I'm also familiar with most flowering plants, trees and mammals, and can ID the rest with a book. | ||||||
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| B | Alexander | St Andrews, Fife | Anytime | |
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| W | Weld-Moore | Fort William, Highland | English | |
| I have been birding throughout Ireland and the UK for about 30 years. I live in Fort William and have a reasonably good knowledge of the what to see and where to see a particular species. | ||||||
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| J | Armitage | Isle of Islay | English | |
| Retired, lifelong birder. Worked professionally in bird conservation. Voluntary Regn. Rep for British Trust for Ornithology so much involved in survey work. See http://islaybirder.blogspot.com/ | ||||||
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| S | Bennett | Edinburgh, Lothian | Weekend | |
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| J | Ryder | Edinburgh, Lothian | English | |
| Edinburgh has coastal, woodland and hill birds, especially good for over-wintering coastal species. The hills behind Edinburgh are easily accessed and hold species typical of that habitat. We have rivers, reservoirs and small lochs for freshwater ducks etc. | ||||||
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| S | Pinder | Edinburgh, Lothian | Weekend | |
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| D | Fergusson | Edinburgh, Lothian | Weekend | English |
| I also enjoy photography (particularly wildlife) and birdwatching, you can see my photos on my flicker site http://web.me.com/dfmac | ||||||
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| D | Kelly | Prestonpans, Lothian | Weekend | |
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| A | Miller | Near Garvald, East Lothia | Anytime | English/some Gaelic wee bit German |
| East Lothian is a fantastic birding area. Tynningham Bay, Seabird Centre, SOC at Waterson House, Aberlady Bay etc. etc. etc. | ||||||
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| S | Maxwell | Glasgow, Stratchclyde | Anytime | English some Japanese |
| Situated close to local RSPB reserves at Lochwinnoch and Baron's Haugh as well as the Ayrshire coast. I am also a keen bird photographer. | ||||||
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| J | Shearer | The Uists, Western Isles | Anytime | |
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| H | Oates | Bargoed, Caerphilly | Anytime | |
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| P | Seligman | Cardiff | Weekend | English Very limited French/Hebrew |
| I can't claim to be a top expert but I have been birding for a long time! I know most of the good places in South Wales and would be happy, if free, to show them to visitors. I am a committee member of Glamorgan Bird Club and belong to many other conservation groups. | ||||||
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| M | Jenkins | Pontypool, Gwent | Anytime | Welsh/English German |
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| H | Davies | Newport | Weekend | |
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| E | Wydenbach | Swansea | Anytime | |
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| H | James | Swansea | Anytime | |
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| R | Palmer | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | Anytime | English |
| I have been a keen birder and all-round naturalist for over 40 years and have been organising and leading day trips, weekends and longer holidays for the last 12 years. My Cambridge base is ideally placed for all the best inland and coastal hotspots in Eastern England but I also run many trips to all parts of England, Scotland and Wales. My favourite trips are to the world famous East Coast seabird colonies (May to July), uncommon breeding birds (April to June) and the fabulous wintering flocks of wildfowl and shorebirds (October to March). August and September are also great months for migrant shorebirds and passerines. Day trips or longer tours can be very relaxed, taking in a wide variety of natural and tourist attractions or really intense for birders with little time and lots of species to see! My day trips cost around $80USdollars per person including transport, reserve entries and a snack lunch. Longer tours are based on bed and breakfast in good-quality hotels and cost around $250USdollars per person per day. These prices are typical for two people; I can, however, take between 1 and 4 people. Pick-ups are possible from UK airports, train stations and hotels. | ||||||
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| M | Robinson | Milnthorpe, Cumbria | Anytime | English |
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I have been interested in birds and natural history all my life & have been birding seriously for the past 15 years. We are
based on the southern edge of the Lake District and very close to Morecambe Bay. The whole area is beautiful and has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We probably have the most varied range of habitats for birding anywhere in
the UK. Three miles away is the superb RSPB reserve of Leighton Moss with its extensive reedbeds and famous Bitterns. Morecambe Bay is the second most important estuary in the UK for wading birds with vast flocks. Nearby there is parkland, gravel pits and woodland. To the east is moorland with both Grouse species. To the north are the Lake District fells and further away are the cliffs of St.Bee’s Head with thousands of Auks. The area also supports many unusual Butterflies, Dragonflies & Bats. Indeed I claim to be one of the only (probably the only) person to have seen ALL the UK’s Land Mammals, Bats, Butterflies,
Dragonflies, Reptiles & Amphibians as well as all the ‘normal’ Birds! I run a very small company, North West Birds, and we take birding guests on a full board basis including all transport. For a full range of Birds please see website. Visit my web site Prices (assuming minimum of two people) including night before with full board approx*: 1 day £110pp, 2days £180pp, 3days £240pp, It is sometimes possible to do it on a day basis where prices would be approx 1day £75pp, 2days £130pp, 3days £190pp including all transport and packed lunch. For brochure please email me *There is a smaller room where prices are cheaper | ||||||
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| R | Chittenden | Norfolk/Suffolk, Hertfordshire | Anytime | |
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Harlequin Wildlife Tours. Bird and Wildlife Tours led by Robin Chittenden Let Robin Chittenden, an experienced tour leader and ornithologist, show you birds and other wildlife in Norfolk and Suffolk. Asthe voice of Birdline East Anglia, he has first-hand knowledge of all the latest local bird and wildlife news. He is also an accomplished wildlife photographer, so if you have an interest in wildlife photography, he will be happy to share photographic tips during the tour. Indeed the tour could just focus on wildlife photography if that is what you desire. As well as birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, Robin can guide you to see the special butterflies and dragonflies in Norfolk and Suffolk, when in season, as well as some of the localised plants of the region. Simply contact him to book a full or half day and to formulate the most suitable itinerary for you. Robin would meet you at the chosen site(s). The pace of the tour would be geared to your requirements but would normally be leisurely and easy paced. The idea is to have a relaxing day out interspersed with some treasured wildlife moments. For lunch either bring packed lunches or we can eat at a suitable pre-booked catering outlet nearby. The fee for a days guiding is £120.00 plus VAT and half a day is £65 plus VAT. This is for a maximum number of five people per tour. Children accompanied by responsible adults are welcome. For larger group sizes, please contact Robin. Transport to and from the meeting point, car parking charges, reserve entrance charges and food and drink are not included in the price. For more background information on Robin Chittenden Visit my web site Please register at www.harlequinpictures.co.uk for the occasional email newsletter, which incorporates a photographic diary of the very best of the latest images. To register please click on ‘lightbox’ on the home page and then click on ‘sign up here’. Please remember to tick the box at the end of the second page of the registration process, if you want to receive the emails. | ||||||
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| C | Bradshaw | Gillingham, South East England | Anytime | |
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I am a very experienced birding guide based in south-east England and am the principal guide for North Kent Birding which I
established in 1998. I specialise in operating tailor-made layover and short break birding trips anywhere in the United
Kingdom, with longer trips regularly undertaken. Tours are tailored to suit the client's requirements and can focus on finding a number of specific target species, sampling a range of habitats or undertaking a thorough exploration of a specific site. Pick-ups (and returns) can be from airports, central London hotels or just about any location in southern England. Tours can last for anything from a few hours to two weeks. Phone: 00 44 1634 230590 Fees: Day rates of between £120-£140 per day depending on itinerary, and group size. Half Day trips available for £50 - £70. Includes all transportation, pick-up/drop-off at agreed locations, reserve entry fees, a supply of soft drinks and bottled water and a bird checklist. Note that these are day rates, and not per person prices. | ||||||
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| G | Wause | Yorkshire | Anytime | |
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My name is Gary Vause, I am a birder, naturalist and professional tour guide based in God’s own country of Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire is arguably the best region in the British Isles for birds and bird watching. You may wish to explore the rugged cliffs for breeding Gannets, Puffins and other sea birds or may favour woodlands in search of Woodpeckers, finches, tits and song birds. Alternatively we have some extensive marshes, home to several species of wildfowl, including the scarce Smew and Garganey. The habitats to be found in Yorkshire are rich and varied providing the birder with a seemingly endless choice of species. Whatever the timing of your visit, there is something to offer the traveling naturalist. Tours are based on small and friendly groups with itineries being tailored for all your birding requirements. You may wish to see lots of common birds or a select few you wish to see being brought to life from the pages of your field guide! With over ten years of birding experience, I am ideally placed to helping you find Yorkshire’s avian jewels. Fees: US$80 or £47 per person per day. This price includes all transport (local pick up only), reserve entry fees and lunch including hot and cold drinks. For a limited time you may take advantage of my two for the price of one offer. That is two people traveling together will only pay for one person! Phone: 01977 780453 (UK) 00 44 1977 780453 (USA) | ||||||
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| L | Jenkinson | Leeds, West Yorkshire | Anytime | English |
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I have been birdwatching for over 20 years. People often ask me how I became interested in birds - well, I’m sure that I was born with it. I can remember drawing and writing about birds from an early age. It only took someone to take me out with a pair of binoculars and I was hooked for life. Over the last few years I have been working with the RSPB Leeds Local Group to raise awareness of birds and the charity in Leeds and the surrounding areas. During my time with my colleagues on committee I have organised indoor events, coach outings and weekend trips to a variety of locations around the UK. I have also worked on the bi-annual newsletter and the group’s web pages. Visit my web site | ||||||
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| D | Woodhouse | Argyll, Isle of Mull, Scotland | Anytime | |
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Your guide David Woodhouse has lived on Mull for over twenty years. He moved here with his wife Joy after living and working in
North Wales as a graphic designer. Moving to Mull fuelled David’s lifetime interest in the natural environment and he now spearheads many tourism and environment initiatives that are happening throughout Scotland. He is a fervent supporter of national parks and eco tourism as a way forward for rural communities that live alongside spectacular wildlife. He is
passionate about the Island of Mull and its welfare. Our daily wildlife expeditions have blazed the trail in wildlife watching for over twenty years here and they are a must for any wildlife enthusiast visiting Scotland at any time of year. The expeditions are led by one of Scotland's top wildlife guides, David Woodhouse. In fact David has been conducting Expeditions longer than any other wildlife guide in Britain. The Island of Mull is one of the most diverse wildlife destinations in the world and your trip is designed to maximise your chances of seeing golden eagles, otters, white tailed sea eagles, porpoise, hen harriers and a whole host of fascinating Hebridean wildlife. You will not only see our wonderful creatures in their spectacular natural habitats but you will also learn how to look and where to look for them. We pass on our knowledge about the significance of weather patterns, tides and wind direction etc when wildlife watching in the Hebrides. You will also learn about other sites around Scotland where you can see more of Scotland's wild and wonderful creatures. What we would underline is that the weather is not a factor regarding the day out. In fact eagles rather enjoy a wild day and otters are probably best seen on a drizzly day. Cetaceans are more easily seen on a calm grey day etc etc. However this is where local knowledge is invaluable because we can use the ever changing weather patterns to our advantage. Visit my web site | ||||||
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| J | Hastings | Pt. Charlotte/Isle of Islay/Hebrides, Scotland | Anytime | Gaelic/English French |
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Islay, Hebrides I run Islay Birding – an ecotourism business taking people out birdwatching and nature watching. Using my Landrover Defender we are able to access superb sites. Also I offer additions to the tour so as you can experience real Islay life, taste the whisky, meet the people and enjoy a real Hebridean welcome. I have been in Environmental Education for twenty five years and have worked throughout Europe. Islay Birding can arrange accommodation with local people, pick up service from ports or airport. Tel: 01496 850010 Mob 07817914429 Visit my web site Fees: Daily rates for guiding is 45 Euros per person. You’re Welcome! | ||||||
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| S | Reddick | Aviemore/Cairngorms NP, Scotland | Anytime | English |
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Born & raised in Surrey, I have had a lifetime fascination for birds & wildlife, and have been birding seriously since 1990. I started leading guided birdtours to venues all around the UK for friends & family on an amateur basis from around 1993, but my
visits to the Scottish Highlands, particularly Speyside, were always my favourites. So much so that in 2002 my wife & I "took the plunge" and moved to Aviemore in the Cairngorms National park, and in 2003 I started my own professional guiding service under the title of Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch safaris (HWBS): The purpose of my enterprise? To give individuals or small groups of birders of all levels of experience, the opportunity to see the special and unique wildlife treasures that this beautiful & unspoilt area has to offer, but more importantly, to fulfil my dream of earning a living doing something that I
love to do!. 3 years on, I am still "living my dream", and my Safaris have recently been graded as a **** (4-Star) Wildlife experience by Visit Scotland. The Cairngorms National Park is blessed in that we have an amazing array of different habitats, all within 30 miles of Aviemore: We see, amongst many others, Dotterel, Ptarmigan & Snow Buntings on the high peaks, Golden Eagle & Red Deer in the secluded glens, Osprey, Divers & rare Grebes on the local lochs, Capercaillie, Red Squirrels, Crested Tits & Scottish crossbills in the Caledonian Forests, Dippers, Goldeneyes & Goosanders on the crystal clear rivers, Black & Red Grouse, Merlins & Hen-Harriers on the Heather Moorland, and the Moray Firth's Dolphins, Seabirds, Waders & Wildfowl are close-by too! Also available are Dusk trips to see Pine Marten & Badgers. We are members of Wild Scotland, and adhere to all tour operators codes of conduct in order to minimise our impact on the environment & wildlife. Safaris can be tailored to meet customers individual needs, and "wish-lists" are welcomed! Visit my web site Prices: Approx £5 per hour per person (minimum 2 persons), Cut-price Family Tickets & Group Discounts are available (ring for details) Tel: 01479 811169 Mob: 07974 151503 | ||||||
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| W | Manson | Hartlepool, Scotland | Anytime | English |
| At Quayzone we offer quality birding tours amid the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands & Islands, one of Europe’s last true wildernesses. The Highlands offer unparalleled birding opportunities in the UK. From the high montane landscapes of the Cairngorms down to winding sea lochs and estuaries of the West Coast we’ll experience a large variety of bird life and Habitats in the most evocative of scenery. Being born and brought up in the region and with over 20 years birding experience we aim to give you the birding experience you seek from our extensive knowledge of sites and whereabouts of species that the visiting birding probably wouldn’t find. Full listings of our tours and prices can be found on our website. www.quayzone.com. | ||||||
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| Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | Club |
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| British Ornithologists' Union | Club |
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| Leigh Ornithological Society | Club |
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| Scottish Ornithologists' Club | Club |
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| Angus and Dundee Bird Club, Scotland | Club |
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| Essex Birdwatching Society | Club |
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| Herts Bird Club | Club |
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| Burbage Bird Club, Leicestershire | Club |
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| Royal Air Force Ornithological Society | Club |
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| York Ornithological Club | Club |
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| South East Essex Royal Society | Club |
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| West Midland Bird Club | Club |
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| Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group | Club |
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| Filey Brigg Ornithological Group | Observatory |
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| Orford Ness National Nature Reserve | Observatory |
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| Birding Hotspots around the world | England |
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| Birding Hotspots around the world | Scotland |
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| Birding Hotspots around the world | Wales |
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| The Isle of Man Birding Team | Sites |
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| Mark Lawlor's Guernsey Bird News | Sites |
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| Island of Foula | Sites |
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| Mike King's The Gloster Birder | Sites |
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| Clive ans Sheila's Urban garden, Black Country | Sites |
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| Bob Bushell and Brian Thomas's Dean Birders | Sites |
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| Dean Eades's BirdMad.com | Bird Photos |
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| Simon Coombes's | Butterflies |
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| Ian Kimber's | Moths |
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| Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | United Kingdom |
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| Local weather | Yahoo |
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