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  1. CJW

    Kumlein's Gull??

    Hi all, I went to see this bird which had been reported to me as a Glaucous Gull but, immediately on seeing it (although distant-ish), considered it to be an Iceland. Now, looking at my pics, I'm considering the possibility of it being a Kumlien's. All (helpful) comments gratefully received.
  2. CJW

    Fieldguide recommendations?

    Hi all, am looking for a decent 'insect' fieldguide that isn't padded out with odos and leps - anyone got any suggestions? I was recommended the Collins complete but it's bloody awful :C Thanks in advance,
  3. CJW

    Calidrid confirmation

    I'm not going daft am I? If I'm right, this is a first for the IOM... Apologies for a very poor shot taken in extreme high winds with a 500 f4 and 1.4t/c
  4. CJW

    Northern India - Feb 2011

    Apologies for the language... Lots more pix on my website. Anyone who knows me fairly well knows several things about me: I don’t like crowds (some might say “people”!) I’m not a lover of spicy foods – much preferring Italian and Chinese cooking. I hate jungles – too difficult for photography...
  5. CJW

    "Nordic Jackdaw"

    Found this today in Ramsey on the NE corner of the IOM, thought it might be of interest. Presumably of the race monedula.
  6. CJW

    Photographer fined £500

    Manx courts today fined a ''photographer'' £500 for activities contravening the Wildlife Act. To whit, setting up a hide to photograph Hen Harriers at the nest without a license. Congratulations to all concerned in getting the conviction. I expect more details will be available online tomorrow...
  7. CJW

    Bill Baileys Birding Bonanza

    Good grief... http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/features/birding_bonanza.aspx http://forargyll.com/2009/12/bill-baileys-mull-birdwatching-bonanza-on-screen-22nd-january/
  8. CJW

    21 Days In Kruger, The Cape and Knysna

    Hi all, it's still a bit of a 'work in progress' but you can read about the highlights of our trip by clicking on the banner on the homepage of my website: www.iombirding.co.uk Please feel free to comment and correct any labelling errors on the pictures. Best regards,
  9. CJW

    RFI - Southwest Poland

    Hi All, I may have the opportunity for a week's birding in south-west Poland, but haven't really found much gen online - most of the main sites appear to be at 'the top end' of the country. Can anyone help with sites to visit, say a couple of hours sw of Krakow? Cheers in advance,
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  10. CJW

    Fun with a warbler

    This caused some consternation on first viewing. Description: Appeared smaller than accompanying Willow Warblers with a distinct and regular tail flicking. Greyish head contrasting with olive of mantle. No discernible super' but a slight one present before the eye. White underparts with a...
  11. CJW

    Arctic Tern plumage

    Hi everyone, for the last 4 years a bird has spent the summer in what appears to be 1st Summer plumage (obviously it's not the same bird) in and around my local Arctic Tern colony. From memory, these are the only times I have encountered the species in this plumage and I was wondering how...
  12. CJW

    Ring Ouzels - Haweswater

    All, I've been asked to take a couple of friends to the UK so they can see Ring Ouzels (don't ask!). The ferry sailings (we're coming from the Isle of Man) give me two possible options which both involve going to Haweswater for Ring Ouzel and Golden Eagle. Basically we can be at Haweswater for...
  13. CJW

    Help!! I can't decide...

    I took these two shots today and the Mrs and I don't agree on which one to load to my website. My wife prefers shot "a" (she says it's a little bit different to the usual 'profile' shots) whereas I'm a traditionalist and prefer shot "b". Any critique also welcome. Shots taken with a Canon 1D...
  14. CJW

    This should be simple, but it isn't...

    I've tried numerous ways to elicit reaction from South African 'experts', but it seems like no-one will commit to even dipping their toes in the water. Can one of you guys take a look and comment please? http://www.simplybirding.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3131&p=10214 Cheers,
  15. CJW

    Wryneck sp - East London

    Wryneck sp - East London, South Africa Looks very much like a European Wryneck to me. http://www.simplybirding.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3131 Any thoughts?
  16. CJW

    L'weight monopod and head = SWL 5Kg+

    I'm looking for a lightweight (presumably Carbon Fibre) monopod that will extend to 1.75m, preferably with a "Tilt" head that is capable of supporting my camera/lens set-up which weighs just over 5Kg. Any ideas/suggestions gratefully received.
  17. CJW

    Southwest Cyprus 21st April - 4th May 2008

    Trip report HERE Also, any help with the unidentified butterflies and dragonflies greatly appreciated.
  18. CJW

    Flava wagtail - Cyprus April 2008

    Could I have some thoughts on the racial ID of this flava wag' please? Taken at Paphos sewerage works late last month. Thanks.
  19. CJW

    North Norfolk 29th Feb to 2nd March 2008

    A trip report from the weekend of 29th Feb to 2nd March, written by Peter Hadfield of the Isle of Man, can be seen HERE. It's a bit of a work in progress with more photos to be added as Pete gets round to editing them.
  20. CJW

    Llys-y-fran shrike

    Has anyone noticed that the photos of the grey shrike at Llys-y-fran posted on Surfbirds and Birdguides show it to be a very dark bird. Further to this I wrote to the photographer (Richard Gordon Smith) and he sent me some more photos of the bird, one of which appears to show the white on the...
  21. CJW

    "Monedula" or Nordic Jackdaw

    What is the status of this race in the British Isles?
  22. CJW

    3 Calidrids for identification comments

    All, these 3 photos were taken last week on the Atlantic coast of Florida (Merritt Island to be precise). I know what I think they are, but your opinions as to what (and why) they are would be greatly appreciated. There may be 1 species or 2 species involved. Thanks in advance.
  23. CJW

    Scrobipalpa costella?

    Is this just a Scrobipalpa costella? Caught at light yesterday morning on the Isle of Man. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  24. CJW

    Pyrausta Sanguinalis

    Thought you'd like to see this photo which was taken at weekend at Ballaghennie Ayres NNR, IoM. The first few have started emerging in the last couple of days or so. I believe they're seriously rare.
  25. CJW

    Costa Rica Trip Report 4th - 17th March 2007

    Read about it HERE Thanks to Jon Lowes for the use of his excellent photos.
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