For some reason this post ended up in a different place than expected - so I've re-published it here. Thanks to Julie for dealing with the data.

Bynack has obviously decided that the area he, Leri and Joe were in does not have much to offer as he has travelled north again and returned to the wetlands of Mauritania, west of Dara and north of the Oiseaux de Djoudj National Park.  We are only receiving two points a day now, but it is interesting to see that he seems to be flying between two distinct areas each morning and evening.

Tore remains in the same area still on the Casamance River.  Only one point from Rothes on the 6th November and she is still in the same area.

In case some of you miss it I have replied to Sue C comments on the end of the last blog:

Sue C - I've looked at Bynack's data for the 30th at 17.00 and his co-ordinates were 16.03883 -16.39600 which is to east of St Louis airport, its a distinct possibility that it was Bynack that Frederic saw.  What fantastic news if it was him!

And now I will hand you over to Phil who is a long term volunteer here at Abernethy and has been helping with the satellite tracking:

On the 29th September I started a long term volunteer placement at RSPB Abernethy.  Having spent a week here in February 2010, in the snow, I really appreciate the opportunity to spend an extended period here learning about the reserve.

During the first few weeks here I've been involved in a variety of projects from cutting samples from granny pines to date fire scars, to building dams to block misplaced drainage ditches.  I'm also relishing spending time with the staff who are enthusiastic, helpful and extremely knowledgeable with regards to the environment we're working in.

I've been hoping to return to the reserve since my visit last year, because I'm a big fan of the Caledonian forest.  Since I've been back I've had some great sightings including golden eagle, female hen harrier, black grouse lekking, Cyclosa conica and the gorgeous leaf beetle Chrysomela aenea.  I've also had my first sighting of capercaillie as well as regular views of the local finches, tits (including crested), woodpeckers and squirrels.

However, my caper sightings have all been female, so that's something to work on. I'm also hoping to see ptarmigan and snow bunting while I'm here.  I believe there is a good chance of seeing these up Cairngorm and the surrounding mountains. I'll also be happy when the snow and colder weather gets here. It's easier to work out what I'm going to wear for the day when I'm not having to juggle rain, warm weather and work.

Cheers for now, Phil.