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Thanks Peter. Having done so much this year as mentioned, I was busy with Birding Wisdom. Hopefully will start again next Spring.

How are the sound recording s going?

Thanks Mick, lot's of content and thanks so much for your words of encouragement and support. Let's get this interview done!

Writing a book isn't on my immediate agenda, mainly because of time, who know's maybe sometime in the future. Thanks so much for your continued support and feedback.

@@S2SBirda Pleasure Rich, your videos are very educating for a newbie like me.

Thanks a lot John. I'm glad you enjoyed, part 2 being released tonight

Thanks so much. Yes Waxwings are incredible beautiful!

Hi Peter, I use BirdGuides but I guess whatever system suites your budget. I know your fairly new to birding and it’s not a bad idea to have one of these alerts but there is much to explore and get to grips with for you than chasing rarity. If used wisely these are great resources for what’s about but my advice would be to go explore and discover. There are so many discoveries out there for you, spring birds and passage birds soon to arrive, heathland, farmland, sea and estuary plus the wonderful seabird colonies to visit. Seeing rare birds is wonderful and you can do both but remember to put time in and continue to familiarise yourself with what’s common and local and most of all enjoy your journey. Hope that helps.

@@S2SBirda Hi Rich, you are correct I am jumping the gun here and therefore I shall not bother with the alerts although I do follow the Rare Bird site anyway. Thank you for the thorough and explanatory answer it shows your wisdom and knowledge in these matters.

Hi Rich, hope the crap weather hasn't dampened matters for you, I have only managed to get out twice in my spare time over the last two weeks due to it pissing down. Regards Peter.

Thanks Pete. 👍

@@S2SBirda Out of interest where are you off to this year, abroad at all?

@@S2SBirda Hi Rich, on eBird I noticed you had captured 80 Northern Shovelars recently are they likely to be there in a fortnight ? Daft question I know but no one else to ask....Regards Peter

@@peterlittle6651 most ducks will probably remain until early spring. 👍

@@S2SBirda Thank you

Thanks Tony. Sounds like a great start of the year for you. Hen Harrier is a great bird any day of the year. I got a few hours in. 2 Blackcap, 6 Waxwing topped my list on the 1st. 👍

@@S2SBirda Indeed, it's one I often struggle with. Blackcap and waxwings, nice one! Nice two in fact! Here's to many more along the way during the year!

Thanks Peter, appreciate your comments and support. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

@@S2SBirdaMy pleasure.

@@S2SBirda Had a good day at Lock Lake Eastney today various birds I could identify but I counted three birds that I looked up as Curleys at the waters edge at low tide. Are they the sort of bird you would expect at a location like that and as I have only ever seen pictures of them before I hope my I.D. skills are OK.

What a fantastic tour 🙂 Perfect timing for me too, as I'll be birding many of these spots in about 3 weeks, as I'm planning a 30 day, South Texas birding trip (April 22-May 22nd) I had to push it a little bit later, for the late arrivals in SE Arizona. As I'll be spending the last week there on the way home 🙂👍 Thank you so much for the great presentation 🙂

So this is the 3rd time I've watched your presentation 🙂 But the difference this time, is that I'm in the middle of a 2100 mile drive to get there myself 🙂👍 Spending almost 3 weeks there and in the Rio Grand valley, a couple more days in the Hill country, and then a week in SE Arizona on my way back home to Cali 🙂 Whoo Hoo 🙂 Your video is adding fuel to my fire 😀 lol Great video. Thank you 🙂

Hi Mike, that’s great! It’s an incredible destination with some cool birds! I hope you have a fantastic time. Thanks so much for your comment. Rich. 👍

Thanks Shaun. I here ya mate. Hurts when we miss these birds. You did get the shrike and the Solitary Sandpiper so congrats on that mate. Let’s hope the winter turns up some good birds. See ya in the field mate. 👍

Many thanks!

Thanks 👍

I have had a Cley Spy mulepack for many years and no complaints. I couldn’t comment on Viking as I don’t know this product. I am sure they are both fit for purpose. 👍

@@S2SBirda Thank you Rich.

Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comments. 👍

Just a note too say from your My Big Year Birding 2022 / Episode 3 - Autumn video I have uploaded to ebird my list from last weekend so thanks for the hints to show how it works.

Hi Peter, the jacket is a Paramo Halcon. It’s a really good bit of kit. Both comfortable, breathable and waterproof. I do prefer a Rab shell for hiking as much lighter and fit for purpose, but for birding the Paramo is my personal preference. They are not cheap but if your thinking about getting one its worth shopping around as I see a big difference in price depending where you look. Hope that helped mate. 🇬🇧

@@S2SBirda It does young man, I am off to Farlington tomorrow ( it is five minutes away) so hope my new hobby plus my new bins excites me

@@peterlittle6651 good luck tomorrow, hope you enjoy your day. Enjoy your new birding journey, I am sure many fun adventures lay ahead. 👍

@@S2SBirda Thank you. Might even keep you informed...😀

@@S2SBirda Hi just posted up to eBird tonight my list from today, sun played havoc with some spots but still got to see some birds for the first time, my recognition skills do need to improve greatly. Thanks for the encouragement, hope you had a good day. Regards Peter

Thanks so much. 🙏

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate your kind words. CZcams is still fairly new to me but I keep trying to make my videos better as I go along. 👍

Thanks again for your feedback and continual support. Yes the Black Vulture (also known as Cinereous Vulture) has a real strong hold in Spain having both resident and wintering birds. Unlike the Eurasian Griffon Vulture that nests on cliffs, this species nests primarily in trees and I was fortunate enough to see one. It really is a formidable and moody looking creature. The birds I saw on that trip were the first I’d seen and they truly are awesome. As for my Spanish accent, it’s funny how San Miguel just rolls off the tongue. 😉….years of practice 😂🍺

Thank you - excellent answer. San Miguel indeed!@@S2SBirda

That’s great! Thanks for the update and comment. Hope it didn’t take you as long as it did me. 😂👍

Thanks for your comment! Need a Bird Nerd cap and t-shirt now😂. Good stuff. 👍

Yes we said hello to you guys before we went for the Canada Warbler. 👍

Thanks Joe for your comment and feedback. I appreciate you took the time. 👍

It was an incredible moment here and I am glad you enjoyed the video! We really have had some fun times mate. More to come I hope 🤞

Thank you @Helished for your continued support and encouragement!

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@@S2SBirda I will look for that. Thanks

Totally agree. eBird is amazing tool for so many reasons. It’s part and parcel of all my birding and has been for many years. Thanks for your comment. 👍

Thanks so much for your comments! This is what my channel is all about. Sharing trip reports and stories in hope that it might help someone. I hope you have a fantastic time back in the Gambia. I am sure you’ll see a few more species in that area. I see your a Clash fan. They were just an incredible band, I went to the book launch of Punk Rock Warlord in Shepherds Bush and met Ray Gange of Rude Boy! Brilliant night. Thanks again for your kind words. 👍

Wow, bet that was a great experience, I went to watch it in London when it launched, saw them many times always a brilliant gig. Hopefully we will get a few more ticks yo add to our Gambia list. You've git loads on your video that I haven't managed to see yet. Keep up the good work, I'll sub your channel, can't wait to get back to Gambia now.

Thanks so much for your kind words and response. Well done on the Brown Booby, such a great bird. And as for shorebirds vs waders, I spent about 13 years on the west coast of Canada so old habits die hard. Haha. Thanks again for your input, I really appreciate it. Looks like we are in for a busy autumn. 👍

@@S2SBirda I have now watched about 20 more of your videos which I have to say are superb, I’ve been birding for 40 years and although I enjoy every minute I have about 20 % of your knowledge. The way you deliver this knowledge is a real credit to you, none condescending and without any ego, you remind me of a great friend of mine Ron Marshal and Tim Melling, Tim imparts his knowledge just like you. Thank you.

@@Yorkshirewild I am absolutely blown away at your kind words and taking the time to write and comment. Thank you so much. It's great to get some feed back as I haven't been doing CZcams that long. My only goal is to share my interest in hope that someone will find it either interesting or helpful. 👍

Thanks again for your comments and support. It’s a pretty cool bird that is for sure!

Nice! I’m going to check that out!

www.youtube.com/@HeliShed/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=4 @@S2SBirda

HARRIER has to be a good call👍