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    Ghana Butterflies -- ID assistance, please.

    I am wading through the many butterfly photos I took in Ghana in January 2013. We had a knowledgeable guide with us, but at times the leps were appearing with great speed, and field note-taking sometimes suffered. As well, at times I misheard the names that were called out. I have attached...
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    Ghana Gambol - January 2013

    Latest Ghana Update My latest blog entry presents our afternoon exploration of Ghana’s capital, Accra. This particular post is image-heavy and text-light. Birders be warned: only a few of the images are bird-related. You can go directly to that post by clicking here...
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    Assistance Requested -- Unidentified Ghana dragonflies

    Thanks Paul. I will leave the ID at the genus level, to be conservative.
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    Assistance Requested -- Unidentified Ghana dragonflies

    My thanks, aelshna5.
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    Assistance Requested -- Unidentified Ghana dragonflies

    Can anyone proffer an identification for the two attached Ghana dragonfly photos? I am far removed from any resources to assist me in their species determination. Cheers, Blake
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    Ghana Gambol - January 2013

    What do Lakumono Lagoon, Mary Hopkin, a Dancing Acraea, “Man-Deisal”, Temma Harbour, and Wattled Lapwings have in common? Less than you might think, but more than is obvious. You can find out more on the Ghana Gambol, now appearing on my blog. This series, recounting the Maritimes Travel...
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    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 12 Hi all; I've (finally) completed Day 12 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of Isla Cozumel. For the first part of this Day 12 three-part narrative, go here: http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1964 Cheers, Blake
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    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 11 Hi all; After a bit of a delay (occupied by a spot of Am-Dram) I've completed Day 11 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of the Mayan Ruins at both Muyil and Tulum. Click here. http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1737 Cheers, Blake
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    Unusually Early Spring Migration in Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Two of us surveyed an area outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia, for last Saturday’s spring bird migration count, and we were pleased (and amazed) to tally 14 species of warbler. Such a high total so early in our spring is unprecedented, and was not the result of a weather-related fallout -- rather...
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    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 10 Hi all; I've completed Day 10 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of the Cobá Mayan Ruins. Click here. http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1519 Cheers, Blake
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    Yucatan, Mexico Butterflies

    Our travel club visited the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico in January 2012. While most of the group were focused on birds, I took the time to photograph as many butterflies as I could. I have placed numerous images of the butterflies on my blog. Here are the posts that specifically feature...
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    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 9 - Photos I neglected to add a few photos. Here they are. . .
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    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 9 Hi all; I've completed Day 9 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of the famous Vigia Chico Road. It is in three installments. For the first installment go here: http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1390 Birds and Butterflies are featured. Cheers, Blake
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    Central & Eastern Turkey - June-July 2011

    We wanted to highlight this site not because we thought we had "discovered" it, but because it was not listed in the Turkish Birdfinding Guides we had to hand, nor had I read of it in trip reports. But I believe it should become an essential stop on any eastern Turkey birding itinerary. Cheers.
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    Central & Eastern Turkey - June-July 2011

    Turkey Report - Addendum In my recent report I neglected to praise "The Birds of Turkey" by Guy Kirwan, et al. It was an extremely useful resource both before and during our explorations, and is worth bringing, despite the size and weight. Highly recommended.
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