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Old 30-08-2006, 07:50 PM
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Re: New Forest Wander

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Originally Posted by Deer Stalker
Usually I see more bird life around there like Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers, Hawfinches, Spotted Flycatchers, Firecrest etc, but I had to rush round a bit to get home by 9.30 so I missed them. Same with the insects, a bit too early. Would spend all day walking round the Forest if I could.....

no this one was Reading, I went a bit festival mad this year what with no mortgage to pay, back into the rat race though as of next week so thought I'd make the most of it!!
Yes I have been known after a long Breeding Birds Survey to fall asleep under a tree waiting for colleagues..Lovely esp when there's lots of polytrichum moss (I have no idea how to spell that properly) and it's all soft and cushiony.......
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