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  1. johnmoonie

    Longclaw ?

    Still processing photos from my trip to South Africa in Feb/March 2014. Here are a couple of photos taken in Umfolozi Reserve, Kwa-Zulu Natal. I have presumed them to be a juvenile Yellow-throated Longclaw but my field guide does not describe or picture a juvenile bird. I would be grateful for...
  2. johnmoonie

    Vulture identification

    I have just returned to UK after a superb holiday in South Africa travelling from Johannesburg to Durban via Kruger Park, Wakkerstroom and St Lucia. On first glance through my many photos I found some flight vulture pictures taken in the Kruger Park. I wonder if someone would be kind enough to...
  3. johnmoonie

    Cisticolas

    I had a wonderful holiday in Kwa-Zulu Natal back in June 2011 and hope to go back again later this year. I found identification of Cisticolas particularly difficult and wonder if someone will be kind enough to confirm the identity of these photos. The first picture was taken in Umfolozi Game...
  4. johnmoonie

    Southern Ground-Hornbill

    I have recently returned from a most enjoyable trip to South Africa. The principle trip was around Kwa-Zulu Natal and although not a specific birding trip, being with 3 non-birders, I was able to visit some prime sites and recorded over 180 species. The purpose of the request is that we had a...
  5. johnmoonie

    Wader ID South Africa

    I have just returned to UK from a most enjoyable trip to KwaZulu Natal. Being my first trip to the area there were numerous birds that proved a struggle for me to identify. This shot was taken on 25th June on the beach at False Bay, near St Lucia. Can anybody identify this wader for me. Other...
  6. johnmoonie

    First visit to South Africa

    I am going to South Africa for the first time in February 2010. A short visit, with 4 nights on the southern edge of the Kruger and 4 nights in Cape Town. It is not a birdwatching trip but of course with game drives on the Kruger leg arranged I will get an opportunity. I would be grateful if...
  7. johnmoonie

    Gull identification Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico

    I have just returned from a very enjoyable holiday in Mexico. I stayed at Riu Lupita, in Playacar and took advantage of a day trip with a local guide, Luis Ku Quinones, but most of the time was spent around the hotel. All in all I saw 130 species and hope to do a trip report shortly. On the...
  8. johnmoonie

    Kingbird - Yucatan, Mexico

    Here is a challenge for you. I have just returned from my first trip to the west side of the Atlantic staying at Riu Lupita, Playacar,Mexico. Here are a couple of photos of a Kingbird, a new species for me, but I read that the best id feature is voice. Although I saw several Kingbirds they all...
  9. johnmoonie

    ID from Yucatan Peninsular

    I have just returned from a highly enjoyable leisure holiday staying at Riu Lupita in Playacar. I was not a birdwatching holiday but I did managed at least an hour or so most morning around the Playacar golf course which was highly rewarding with over 70 species identified. I can't believe how...
  10. johnmoonie

    ID Help - Snake in Spain

    I've just returned from a highly enjoyable bird watching trip to the Pyrennes and NE Spain. The group found this snake in the Ebro Delta on a road but, of course, with water and rice fields in abundance. The snake was around 2 feet in length. The group consensus was heading towards Viperine...
  11. johnmoonie

    Costa Blanca Nov 2006

    Having a few days holiday left this year, and having enjoyed tremendously succesful trips to Extremadura and the Pyrennes with BF member, Jules Sykes, I booked him for one of his Oliva Rama shortbreaks with my friend Nigel to explore the Valencia and Alicante area. I did have 2 target birds for...
  12. johnmoonie

    What a holiday - Extremadura

    I've just returned to UK following a week long trip covering Extremadura and Castilla la Mancha, Spain organised by BF member, Jules Sykes via OlivaRama Tours and staying 4 nights at the excellent Casa Rural El Recuerdo run by Martin and Claudia Kelsey. This is not the traditional time for...
  13. johnmoonie

    An old question : Marsh or Willow Tit

    I've just been going through recent pictures I've taken at Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. I believe this site has historically had a population of both Marsh and Willow Tits with Marsh Tits being the predominant species. Would anyone care to voice an opinion of this particular bird ??
  14. johnmoonie

    Pyrenees & N/E Spain

    Pyrenees & North East Spain 15th - 22nd October 2005 Organised trip by Oliva Rama Tours www.olivaramatours.com Leaders : Malcolm Palmer & Jules Sykes with assistance from Juani Palmer Party : Chris Byrne, Dave Brannagh, Jim Cramer, Keith & Val Hudson, Dena Lamb, John Moon, Ray Swain...
  15. johnmoonie

    ID Help please

    I've just returned from a holiday in Nerja, Spain. Distant shot of this bird which I presume is an escape / feral bird. Starling size and in a scrubby dry river bed within the town. Can someone please name it for me.
  16. johnmoonie

    21-28th May 2005 - Jalon Valley,Alicante, Spain

    My first trip abroad (if you do not include a golfing trip). We had booked a week in a private villa on an urbanisation in the Jalon Valley, 100kms north of Alicante, Spain. We were hoping for a week of relaxtion, experience Spanish culture with a little bird watching thrown. (Ann, my wife...
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