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  1. Dave 2x

    Perth and Tasmania - March 2017

    The plan for this trip was to spend 2 weeks in Perth, using that as a base for exploring the area, followed by 2 weeks in Tasmania where we traveled around spending a night or two in different locations. In hindsight Tasmania was perfect but it would have been much more interesting to travel...
  2. Dave 2x

    Quick trip to UAE - December 2016

    I had a brief stop in the UAE on my way back to the UK for Xmas and managed to squeeze a couple of days birding with the excellent guide Mark Smiles. I met Mark in June 2016 when he invited me along on his Egyptian Nightjar survey and was keen to go back to see a bit more of this fascinating...
  3. Dave 2x

    Rosy Pipit in Taiwan?

    I took these photos on Saturday 7 May 2016 at an agricultural/paddy field area called Tianliaoyang in the North of Taiwan. The bird was by itself and very flighty. I believe this could be a Rosy Pipit but have no experience of this species and as this would be a first for the country I would...
  4. Dave 2x

    Singapore - December 2015

    22 - 25 December This trip was primarily for family and taking the 2 year old to Universal Studios in Sentosa. As always I negotiated 2 days of birding into the deal. Our first hotel was based in Sentosa which still has some great habitat for various species of birds that I picked up mainly...
  5. Dave 2x

    Swift for ID - Matsu Islands, Taiwan

    Some of you may have already seen the interesting points Steve raised on this Taiwan thread regarding the Swift ID. http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=3242297#post3242297 Himalayan Swiftlet is the only one on the official Taiwan checklist that seems to fit, however new birds are added...
  6. Dave 2x

    Sri Lanka - March 2015

    Our Itinerary for this trip changed at the last minute due to an unfortunate injury to our guide Eldhose. Our booking was passed on to another company (Birding Sri Lanka) at short notice and they provided the excellent guide Hetti who did a great job…thoroughly recommended! Our trip was from...
  7. Dave 2x

    Andaman Islands - Feb/Mar 2015

    Following an excellent trip with K.V. Eldhose last year in South India, I teamed up with a couple from South Africa that I had met on that trip, this time to explore the Andaman Islands (26 February to 2 March) and Sri Lanka (2 March to 10 March). This report is just for the Andamans, Sri Lanka...
  8. Dave 2x

    North Thailand - Doi Lang & Chiang Dao

    Just back from a quick trip to the North of Thailand. Although a family holiday, I managed to squeeze in 2 days of birding: Chiang Dao on the 31 December 2014 Doi Lang on the 2 January 2015 Both places were great with lots of new birds for me to photograph. Highlights included:- Chiang Dao...
  9. Dave 2x

    Warbler ID - Hokkaido, Japan

    As always, any help would be appreciated. This photo was taken in July 2014 in the Eastern part of Hokkaido. This warbler was found at low altitude near marsh land and stayed hidden most of the time. Thanks again! Dave
  10. Dave 2x

    Hokkaido, Japan - 22 to 26 July 2014

    Just came back from a quick trip to Hokkaido, Japan from 22 to 26 July 2014….I hadn’t been to Hokkaido for 12 years since the World Cup in 2002 so I was long overdue a visit. My birding was based around Kushiro with a couple of days spent around Rausu. Highlights in no particular order:-...
  11. Dave 2x

    Warbler ID - Sichuan, China

    This photo was taken in Wolong, Sichuan, China in November 2012...from memory next to the main road in the valley. As always any help is appreciated! Cheers Dave
  12. Dave 2x

    Okinawa, Japan - April 2014

    I have just returned from 6 day trip to Okinawa...being a family holiday I only had only one night and one morning allocated for birding/photography. My main target was the Okinawa Rail which turned out to be pretty easy to find. Upon arrival at the Ada Garden Hotel in heavy rain, I could hear...
  13. Dave 2x

    ID Required - Gulls in India

    Some Gulls from Trichur, Kerala, South India....as always, any help in the identification is appreciated! Cheers Dave
  14. Dave 2x

    Southern India - 26 Jan to 8 Feb 2014

    Have just finished a 14 day trip to Southern India where I was guided by the excellent K.V. Eldhose and his guide Suna. This was my first trip to India so a lot of the birds seen were new to me...and I of course took a few photos. Highlights included lots of Owls (8 species), Vultures (4...
  15. Dave 2x

    Niltava ID - Taiwan

    Photo taken in Wulai, Taiwan on 1 December 2013. I have this Niltava labeled as a Vivid Niltava....but now think I have made a mistake as the orange doesn't go up the neck. Other possibilities in Taiwan are Fujian Niltava and Rufous-bellied Niltava. As always any help on the ID is...
  16. Dave 2x

    Warbler ID - Taiwan

    I found and photographed this Warbler on 30 November 2013 at Yehliu Geopark in Taiwan. It has been suggested that it could be a Reed-Warbler...of course Taiwan has numerous species of Reed-Warbler. As always any help would be appreciated! Cheers Dave
  17. Dave 2x

    Flycatcher in Taiwan

    Taiga or Red-breasted? Bird was found at Yehliu Geopark, Taiwan on 26 October 2013 Any help is appreciated. Cheers Dave
  18. Dave 2x

    Leaf-Warbler in Taiwan

    There is a second wing bar hidden by the grass...Yellow-browed? Apparently this location (Yehliu Geopark, Taiwan) has produced more than 20 different types of Leaf-Warbler Thanks for any help. Cheers Dave
  19. Dave 2x

    Mount Kinabalu - September 2013

    I last visited Mount Kinabalu in February 2013 and picked up most of the expected mountain birds; however there was one bird that I really wanted to photograph that had eluded me on that trip, the Whitehead’s Trogon. Thursday 5th September 2013 Arrived at Mt Kinabalu National park around 2pm...
  20. Dave 2x

    Taiwan - Birding Reports

    Based upon some info from local birders we had a quick trip to Keelung (about 15 miles NE of Taipei) yesterday morning to check out a flock of Brown Boobies attacking bait fish in the harbour. Approx. 100 Brown Boobies and maybe 50 Great Crested Terns were oblivious to the small army of...
  21. Dave 2x

    ID Required - Ratchaburi, Thailand

    This bird was photographed in Ratchaburi, Thailand in February 2012....if I remember correctly there were two of them harassing an Openbill Stork. The yellow on the bill and yellow legs are confusing me otherise I would have said a Large-billed Crow. As always any help is appreciated...
  22. Dave 2x

    Snake ID - Kinabatangan, Sabah, Borneo

    Appreciate any help with the ID of this small snake found close to the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo Cheers Dave
  23. Dave 2x

    Tern Identification - Taiwan

    Found yesterday half way between Yilan and Guishan (Turtle) Island Taiwan....this Tern was mixed in with a large flock of Whiskered and Great Crested Terns. Leaning towards Aleutian but can't rule out a Sooty...then again I am probably totally wrong. As always any help is appreciated! Cheers...
  24. Dave 2x

    Black-throated Tit - ID - Taiwan

    This one is confusing me, this Black-throated Tit was photographed a week ago at Dasyueshan (Km23.5), Taiwan. The colouration looks very similar to Gray-capped Black-throated Tit (Aegithalos concinnus annamensis) which is the subspecies from Laos/Vietnam. I am guessing it's just a juvenile...
  25. Dave 2x

    Problem with 1.4xIII

    I shoot 99% of my photos handheld with a 500mmf4II, 1.4xIII (almost permanently attached) and a 1DX. I carry this setup with a BlackRapid Strap over my shoulder. Since using this setup I have had the following problems:- 1. The Black Rapid carabiner's metal became compressed and the...
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