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Old 28-04-2006, 11:13 PM
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Hello from Mansfield

Hi all,
I'm John a disabled (leftarm no use after head injury) electrician, now wannabe photographer.
This year my goals are to photograph a badger (never even seen a live one), kingfisher and a native snake.
Also will be returning to the Farne Isles, Gigrin Farm and Formby.
If anyone knows of good sites for my target species I'd love to hear from them.
Also, anyone in my area wanting to share travel costs are more than welcome to contact me.
Best Regards
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Old 28-04-2006, 11:19 PM
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Re: Hello from Mansfield

Welcome to WAB.

If its badgers your after you could try this site:

http://www.badger.org.uk/groupfinder.html

Good luck

Olly
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Old 28-04-2006, 11:39 PM
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Hello John and a warm welcome to WAB. Can't help with your goals of Kingfisher and native snake, but I wish you well in your aim to do this.
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Old 28-04-2006, 11:50 PM
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Re: Hello from Mansfield

Hi John, Welcome to WAB from someone right on your doorstep..
I've been trying to get Kingfisher shots for ages, seen plenty; shots 0!
Attenborough Nature Reserve definitely has Kingfishers; the Delta area is often the favourite.
Good luck with all your targets, they're pretty ambitious ones, but what the heck, not much point setting out to get a blackbird or a robin, you'd be done in half an hour..
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Old 29-04-2006, 12:05 AM
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Re: Hello from Mansfield

Welcome to Wab where you get good advice,support, a few laughs and a lot of new friends who give you warm welcomes
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Old 29-04-2006, 12:07 AM
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Hi John and a warm welcome to WAB

Hope you are successful in reaching your targets. I'm sure there will be people here to help you.

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Old 29-04-2006, 03:14 AM
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Re: Hello from Mansfield

Hello John and welcome to WAB.

Very best of luck with your photography.

I do not know your area of the world so unfortunately can not advise on your target species.

The Farne Islands, Gigrin Farm and Formby I do know and since you mention a return visit you are already aware of how good these areas are.

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Old 29-04-2006, 06:26 AM
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Welcome to WAB John. Hope you enjoy the boards and achieve your wildlife goals.
There are fantastic photographers on the boards and they all help and give good advice. One day, when I eventually get a 'good' camera, I shall be picking their brains constantly, but I know they'll all be patient with me and that is just one of the reasons why this site is so good. Happy posting WW
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Old 29-04-2006, 08:01 AM
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Hello john glad you joined we are a loverly bunch here,ever so helpful
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Old 29-04-2006, 08:38 AM
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Nice to have you with us John
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Old 29-04-2006, 09:24 AM
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Hello John, and welcome to the WAB forum. For advice, whether it be for photography or wildlife, this is the place to be
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Old 27-10-2006, 10:44 AM
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Re: Hello from Mansfield

hi there john,,, get in touch,,, i too live in mansfield, and know where there are active badger sets, and kingfishers......
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Old 14-12-2006, 10:41 PM
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Good luck with all your targets, they're pretty ambitious ones, but what the heck, not much point setting out to get a blackbird or a robin, you'd be done in half an hour..
S'alright if you've a Bigma

Welcome to WAB John. Hope you find your kingfishers - been watching our local pair for nearly 2 years, not one decent shot, but hundreds of happy memories!

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Old 22-12-2006, 08:01 PM
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Hi John,Welcome to Wab & good luck with your goals.
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Old 23-12-2006, 12:51 PM
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Hi John
Welcome to WAB glad to have you with us
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Old 27-10-2006, 12:37 PM
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A warm harty welcome, John, to the Wonderful Wildlife World of WAB. I'm certain many here can point you in the right direction. Looking forward to seeing those pics.

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Old 11-12-2006, 04:31 PM
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how are you doing with your targets john?
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Old 11-12-2006, 07:35 PM
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Helloooooo! Welcome to the site!

You don't live far from me!
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Old 14-12-2006, 10:10 PM
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hello John. Welcome to WAB. Hope you get to reach your targets. Im from Worksop. Only seen a Kingfisher twice in five years along Chesterfield Canal. Last badger i seen was light at night at Derby railway station. I asked the station staff if i was seeing things. They said no. It happens now and then. He told me they lived in old railway sidings near there. The only snake ive seen locally was at Codnor Park early in the morning. basking in the morning sun.
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