Steve Babbs

Mad on wildlife and travelling the world to see it. I also enjoy 'alternative' music, reading, cycling and running oh and the odd glass of wine.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

Anyone help with this from Bolivia? I think Andean slaty thrush. Refugio Los Volcanes Aug 24. @NeoBirdCons

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@LandguardNot It appears to be a parody post.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

Long shot and a long time away but if any mammal watching followers are interested I am keen to get a group together to do a 4 - 6 person trip to Mongolia in August 25.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@RobertaBirder @CleyBirds @Lesditch For names ending in s, then s's or just s' is correct so Daukes's hide or Daukes' hide are both correct. The apostrophe after the s is not reserved for plurals. https://t.co/4GzXK0ooVR

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

My cat list has only gone up one in the last 7 years so my new year's resolution was to do something about that. Hopefully more will follow. Cat no. 15: Bobcat, Point Reyes, California.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@WiseBirding What are the advantages of going in winter compared to the summer?

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

Back to @Holywellspark again today.

[Nick Lowles @lowles_nick]

Calvin Robinson joins a growing number of far right (and radical right) commentators who don’t believe a non-white person can be British citizens. In the old days we called this out for what it is - racism

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

The well-publicised otter from Holywells Park, Ipswich 13/1/24. @Holywellspark @GiGrieco

[David Bradnum @dbradnum]

As a bit of an experiment, I've put together a custom Google Map showing access, parking and view points for birding at Abberton Reservoir: https://t.co/DDD44APH7x . With the Waterthrush / Canvasback duo still around, hope this will help visitors!

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

A trip to Heybridge, yesterday with @Pittas5000 to see the Northern Waterthrush.

[Mark Nowers @stuttonsparrows]

Next up for passing on is this very good field guide. A bit dated (published last millennium!) but free to a young naturalist keen to start out on Odonata. The life history, distribution and habitats pages are really useful.

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

The NHS is by no means perfect, but no one in the UK has ever been declared bankrupt because of medical bills.

Yet.

We must never take our NHS for granted - please RT if you agree.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@stuttonsparrows We used to liven up drives to twitches by seeing who get closest to the tally.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@birdingpete Bought. Have you got a spare spare quick-release plate for yours; if so, what one did you get? The Gitzo one if over £50.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

Can any birding friends recommend a tripod head? I want to get rid of my 128RC as it wobbles terribly. I want it light but steady. It will be used with both a 65mm scope and a 82mm one.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@birdingpete I think it is what I'll go for. £251 is the cheapest price that I can find.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@birdingpete Looks good but pricey. Okay for a 82mm scope?

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

@suffolkbirder Thanks. That is one I have been considering. The 900g + does put me off a bit.

[Steve Babbs @SteveBabbs]

Request for id help with this Tortrix from Suffolk 8/5/23. @MOTHIDUK