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    2014 UK Orchids

    I am not sure of the correct name for this? Irish Ladys Tresses heavily over-loaded at Lough Beg yesterday (both photos same Orchid) derek
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    2014 UK Orchids

    Irish Ladys Tresses from ""new location" Co.Antrim. Thanks to Amy for the information. d
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    2014 UK Orchids

    A very odd Heath Spotted Orchid in Co.Antrim. Anyone know why? Derek
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    Madeira birds

    Hi John The Roseate Tern breen near Funchal and are regular in the harbour area. derek
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    Trip to Pakistan - March 2014

    Looking forward as well to this trip report! derek
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    Glaucous or iceland gull??

    I have photoshopped 3 of the photos, two of the photos do appear to show a pale eye. Despite being terribly over exposed on the of the photos does appear to show grey on the mantle, compare with Herring Gull in background. Both features would age the bird as 2nd winter. Bill pattern shown in the...
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    Glaucous or iceland gull??

    Photos are poor but i think a Glaucous x Herring hybrid is a real possibility. It appears to have a pale eye which would make it a second winter and the bill pattern doesnt appear to be typical for Glaucous off this age. I think Iceland Gull can be ruled out. Better photos needed for definate...
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    Peniche area - news

    Hi Helder very nice Kumliens Gull! Any other photos of the Iceland Gull? Derek
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    Bulwer's Petrels from land - Fuerteventura Jul 2013

    Hi Marcus Interesting sightings and i think if you had a bit more height you would have seen more Bulwers! Ive seawatched from the lighthouse at El Cotillo and it is not elevated enough for seeing Petrels, so you done well seeing as many as you did. From experience in Maderia Bulwers dont come...
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    Orchid The Burren

    Thanks guys, i am certain its not a Marsh Orchid as this was on limestone with virtually no soil. I think its probably not O'Kellys either (plenty of which were in other areas of the Burren) I have come across a photo of a Spotted x Heath Spotted which is similar enough so it is likely a hybrid...
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    Orchid The Burren

    Anyone identify this orchid thats nearly over? Seen Saturday on the south side of the Burren Co.Clare. Thanks derek
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    Madeira Orcid / Flower Book

    Many Thanks Gareth derek
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    Madeira Orcid / Flower Book

    Could anyone suggest the best book/s that cover Orchids / Flowers of Madeira or would anyone have any sites to look for Orchids? thanks derek
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    A couple of Gull ids please

    Hi Alex / Steve very very difficult but i would go with 2ndw Iceland. In some photos it looks on the small size for Glaucous, round headed appearance and i would expect the bill base to be pinker on Glaucous. But better photos would be needed to be 100% certain d
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    Kumlien's candidate in Oxon?

    Hi Brian you cannot make a firm id of Kumliens based on these photos, you have to see the spread wing pattern. Dark eye is in favour of Kumliens but its not a 100% reliable feature. Hopefully someone will get a flight shot or wing stratch photo which will either confirm its a Kumliens or else...
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    Glaucous or Iceland? Ottawa, Ontario

    Bird on right looks like 1stw Glaucous Gull, check its large size with Black Backeds, Iceland would be a lot smaller / daintier. Adult Glaucous on the left and bird in flight could be either a 1st or 2ndw Glaucous, probably a 2ndw but you would need to see bill etc to be sure. derek
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    Northern Ireland Local Patch

    Photos of some of the rare and scarce birds seen in September can be seen here: Grey Phalarope http://nibirding.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/wader-madness-part-3-grey-phalarope.html http://nibirding.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/we-dont-have-any-grey-phalarope-pictures.html Buff Breasted Sandpipers...
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    Wader ID, Northumberland UK

    Thanks Steve yes the linked bird is definately a Pec and looks like an adult as would be expected given the date.The quailty of the photos on the subject bird do invite confusion ok! derek
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    Wader ID, Northumberland UK

    Hi Steve i assumed maybe wrongly that the first 3 photos were of the same birds. There are clearly 2 Greenshank in the 3rd photo. If they are not the same birds then Redshank is the most likely solution for the near bird. Any photos on the net of the Pec at the site at the same time? d
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    UK/ Seabird help

    European Golden Plover derek
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    Wader ID, Northumberland UK

    Hi, im swimming against the tide a little bit here.Ive blown the pictures up a little and think that it is a Dunlin rather than a Pec. Also think the first 3 photos show the same 2 Greenshank. 1. Greenshank x 2 2. Greenshank x 2 3. Greenshank x 2 4. Dunlin 5. Dunlin+ Greenshanks x 2 6. Teal...
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    Birding around Antalya, Southern Turkey 8-22 April 2012

    Hi Nick great report and you done well considering the limited time you had for Birding. Unlucky with the Owl and hopefully you will get back soon to see them if they become easier to see. Very informative and will be a great help to anyone visiting this area. derek
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    Birding in Alicante Province

    Thanks Hotspur, i didnt know about the Clot sighting, but it was only 2 mile away as the Magpie flys! I got a total of 18 bites which swelled up overnight. Person i was with was untouched! d
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    Warning! Santa Pola Salinas Alicante

    Hi Hotspur it was the turn off about 200metres after the Tower lay by. I was standing beside the car which and didnt see a thing which makes it even worse! Was watching 2 Marbled Duck on a far lagoon! d
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    Warning! Santa Pola Salinas Alicante

    Hi Kathy yes we do have travel insurance so hopeing the costs will be near enough covered. It was more the hassle of having to get an emergency passport and cancel credit cards etc and a new Collins Guide will have to be bought! We lost more than half a days birding with Police and Embassey...
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