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Canvasback in Kent: new to Britain

01 March 2004 Comments Main paper ABSTRACT A male Canvasback Aythya valisineria was recorded at Cliffe, Kent, on 7th December 1996.This has now been accepted as the first record for Britain; it preceded a more settled, and much more widely observed bird in Norfolk in January 1997.To da...

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01 March 2004 Comments Other Photo no. 203 (plate 77) shows three falcons gathered at the entrance to what is obviously a nest-site. Most birders will immediately recognise these birds as kestrels and, with just two species breeding within the Western Palearctic, the choice lies b...

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01 March 2000 Comments News and comment This summar y of unchecked reports covers the period 17th January to 13th February 2000. Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis Wells/Holkham (Norfolk), 27th January to 13th February. Black Duck Anas rubripes Females: Loch Fleet (Highland), 18th January ...

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