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Rare Bird Alert

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Jon Dunn

Since Christmas I’ve been writing the weekly Rarity Round-Ups for Rare Bird Alert – concluding with one this week in which a contentious gull practically on my doorstep featured largely. It’s always a pleasure to compile these weekly summaries of … Continue reading →

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Shetland pigeon love

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Jon Dunn

After another sharp spell of stormy, wet weather, Shetland paused last night and caught its breath. Walking outside the backdoor in Lerwick into the stillness of the early evening I could hear a Common Snipe calling somewhere in the darkness … Continue reading →

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Rufous Turtle Dove in Shetland

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Jon Dunn

Today was all about expeditions. Back in Colombia, my good friend Diego Calderon was setting off today to trek deep into the Santa Marta mountain range, up into the remotest areas of paramo, seeking the almost mythical Blue-bearded Helmetcrest. This … Continue reading →

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