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Lewy gives the profession a bad name, I thinkThursday, May 25, 2006

I met my friend and rival Lewy last night. He was lording over all the different types of birds he's seen recently, many of which I find to be suspect. I also think his methods potentially endanger nesting species more than they protect. His netting and capturing technique leaves a lot to be desired.

 

It's been a slow day. Some gulls were behaving strangely and I though perhaps a King-Beaked Hi-Falcon might have been disrupting them, but it turned out just to be the binmen.

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fool!Thursday, May 25, 2006
Any birder worth their salt would know that the King-beaked hi falcon (note correct use of hyphen, in accordance with bbnc regulations) would not be present in Aberdeens skies until September at the earliest! Your inexperience shines through.
Posted by lewy

K-B H-FThursday, May 25, 2006
Nonsense! This is one of my favourite birds (perhaps only the gnarly-flitter is more charming), and I can assure you that it can be found in your country throughout the year. Try this article:

http://www.esolutionsdata.com/statistic/4229
Posted by Eduarrdo de Milanese

FalconThursday, May 25, 2006
Oh so clever Lewy, yes of course I know the King-Beaked Hi-Falcon (this IS is the correct hyphenation) is a September bird in Aberdeen, but the screeches of the seagulls were at a pitch that seemed to suggest that kind of falcon activity. Hence my surprise at such a possibility.

Eduardo, thank-you for your support but you may need to read up on birds a little more before you start getting into arguments with myself and Lewy.

Edited by nev on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 4:07 PM
Posted by nev

CivilityFriday, May 26, 2006
Sir,

I ask that you think twice before unknowingly questioning a fellow birder's level of knowledge. You know nothing of my standing in the community, and I suggest that being amicable is your best choice. Having said that, I am enjoying some of your excellent rare bird spots! They seem to come on a daily basis! Incredible! Or, as I might say, Gwyo Xrrrch!
Posted by Eduarrdo de Milanese

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