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  1. ApusApus

    Help with Pipits - UK

    I'm inclined to agree with Alexander, Pipit B could be a Rock Pipit. In addition to the points already made, the bill looks better for Rock and the hind claw looks normal size (compare with Pipit E photo)! Shane
  2. ApusApus

    Brabant Netherlands - Garganey ...?

    Spot on! Shane
  3. ApusApus

    Paphos this am any ideas?

    Earlier this month, an unfortunate holiday maker from Shropshire was bitten by a Blunt-nosed Viper in the grounds of her Paphos hotel, she spent 4 days in the hospital ICU!
  4. ApusApus

    Paphos this am any ideas?

    No, it's not a constrictor but instead grabs large prey which it forces against the ground to cause asphyxiation. Incidentaly, Blunt-nosed Vipers are on its list of prey!
  5. ApusApus

    Paphos this am any ideas?

    Found all over the island and the only constricting snake present on Cyprus! Shane
  6. ApusApus

    Possible Montagu's or even Pallid Harrier, South Wiltshire downs

    There is a speck that starts off over the central tree heading right to left and on a downward trajectory, it then disappears after 5 seconds ............... if anybody can make that out good luck! Shane
  7. ApusApus

    Last few passerines, Samarkand Uzbekistan

    My initial thought as well! Shane
  8. ApusApus

    Maybe warbler ENGLAND

    Looks like it's singing so what did it sound like? Shane
  9. ApusApus

    Rare(?) Orchid, Cyprus

    Hi Andy I just did the same as Jos and googled Cyprus orchids. If you check this site out https://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/cdm_dataportal/taxon/2432802c-09ea-4529-97e6-3dbcbb36f5b9 you will see that it is found all over Cyprus below 175mts apart from the Troodos area. Unfortunately, it doesn't...
  10. ApusApus

    Rare(?) Orchid, Cyprus

    Hi Andy Looking through George Konstantinou's Biodiversity of Cyprus site, it does look like Anacamptis sancta and according to cyprustravel.org it is very common! How true that is I have no idea? Shane
  11. ApusApus

    Lizard ID? - Cyprus

    They can look impressive when clinging to the side of a house but they only grow up to 38cm, not the 2ft or so the OP mentioned. Shane
  12. ApusApus

    Lizard ID? - Cyprus

    Or it used to live around there with its human owner! 😉
  13. ApusApus

    Sandplover - Cyprus

    Aren't these 2 different birds? #1 and #3 look like Greater, #2 not so sure! Shane
  14. ApusApus

    Lizard ID? - Cyprus

    No, my guess would be a captive one that has escaped. There are usually the odd one or two down at the Paphos harbour where the owner is trying to milk gullible visitors for photographs with the creature! Shane
  15. ApusApus

    Lizard ID? - Cyprus

    It's also the only Agamidae (agamas) on the island! Shane
  16. ApusApus

    Looking for help finding Cyprus Owl

    Try Mavrokolymbos dam area early evening time, it's usually a good spot to hear them! Shane
  17. ApusApus

    Paphos RFI

    Hi Stephen I have sent you a pm! Shane
  18. ApusApus

    Upgrading cameras

    Hi In the absence of any other comments yet, here are my thoughts! I upgraded from the 7D mk1 to the R7 and was amazed at the improvements, especially for the price and am very happy with the camera. According to Canon Rumours (if you believe in those), the new Canon flagship camera will be...
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    Lesser Whitethroat Sample 1.jpg

    Lesser Whitethroat flying through some bushes
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  20. ApusApus

    R7 for bird photography and birds in flight

    Some interesting comments on the settings people use! In addition to birds, I take a lot of dragonfly & butterfly photos as well. With dragonflies in particular, I have found that the maximum aperture of the R100-500 produces too little dof which results in wing tips being out of focus if...
  21. ApusApus

    R7 for bird photography and birds in flight

    Hi Mike I agree with Roy C and use similar settings. A few examples are shown below, the last one of the Common Kestrel was today, selected from about 80 photos taken over 3 minutes. None of which were out of focus but were rejected for composition issues like head position, etc. All I can say...
  22. ApusApus

    Id Bird in the bird bath - taken on 19 Nov 23, Church Crookham, GU52 0YA

    Not sure you can determine it's a juvenile from these photos! Shane
  23. ApusApus

    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    The combo works very well but the only problem I have really encountered is when photographing birds in the sky for example. The field of view is so narrow at 500mm that if you don't nail the subject in the view finder straight away, then you struggle to work out if you are looking above, below...
  24. ApusApus

    Do you think there'll be a R7 MK2

    I bought my R7 from e-infinity and had no problems, delivery to me in Cyprus was within 10 days of ordering! Shane
  25. ApusApus

    Do you think there'll be a R7 MK2

    Will there be an upgrade ............ most probably, will it be in the next 9-12 months ................ who knows but you can currently buy an R7 body for less than £1,000 which is a bargain? Can't comment on the 1D3 but I upgraded from a 7Dmk1 to the R7 and was amazed at the improvements! Shane
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