BB eye – In memoriam

01 July 2014 Comments Editorials One hundred years ago this month Europe entered a war that was to kill millions. Men from all walks of life, including birdwatchers and ornithologists, volunteered or were called to fight for their country and many died. Derek Niemann (Birds in a C...
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Recent reports

01 June 1996 Comments News and comment Compiled by Bary Nightingale and Anthony McGeehan This summary covers the period 16th April to 12th May 1996. These are unchecked reports, not authenticated records. Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus Snettisham (Norfolk), 1st-12th May. Near Broad-bille...
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Monthly marathon

01 June 1996 Comments Other Plate 24 obviously showed a pratincole Glareola, but which one? Entrants decided on Oriental G. maldivarum (50%), Collared G. pratincole (27%) or Black-winged G. nordmanni (23%). The most-chosen species was the right answer. This Oriental Pratinco...
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