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  1. stuartelsom

    Possible Hanuman Plover. Yala, Sri Lanka. Nov 23

    Attached are a couple of images of the best-marked 'white-headed' Kentish type Plovers we saw at Yala in November. Opinion sought on ID as Hanuman Plover C. a. seebohmi as the references to this species/sub-species I've located don't seem to help. Thanks in advance for your input. Stu
  2. stuartelsom

    Falcon sp. Masai Mara, Kenya. Nov 22

    I would be very grateful of your opinions regarding this bird which until editing the pics just a moment ago I had completely forgotten about. This is heavily cropped, it was always distant, and not seen to fly so not a particularly helpful set of circumstances, could this be an Amur Falcon...
  3. stuartelsom

    Large 2CY gull - Sabaki, Kenya

    Hi, Probably for Lou, this bird was photographed flying past whilst we watched Sooty Gulls in Kenya in mid November. My initial thought is 1w Heuglin's but I would very much appreciate confirmation, the very white headed appearance is very Caspian-like so wanted to make sure either way. Thanks...
  4. stuartelsom

    Raptor sp. Mole NP, Ghana. Jan 2022

    Soaring high overhead during a bit of a raptor fest with 5-6 species in the kettle, this is the only decent shot I managed of this bird. I would be grateful of any input as I'm quite confused. The bird was very high and soaring more like a large falcon and I first thought Lanner, although...
  5. stuartelsom

    Pipit, Northern Ghana. Jan 2022

    Would appreciate input on this bird. We'd seen several Tree Pipits at other locations on the tour but this particular bird at Mole NP had me wondering, mainly due to the restricted underpart streaking, and quite short bill. Thought it worth checking anyway. Thanks Stu
  6. stuartelsom

    Cuba. 16-29 March 2016

    Want see the dazzling Bee Hummingbird and numerous other range-restricted endemics? I have 4 places available on a private trip I'm running to Cuba. Please PM me for further details and prices.
  7. stuartelsom

    Nikon P900 - good bridge camera for Video?

    Dear all, I'm looking at replacing my wife's 6 year old Sony Camcorder. She only takes video (not stills) of birds & wildlife mainly on our overseas trips. This year in Sri Lanka she got some OK footage of various species but the quality especially at maximum zoom was not the best and the...
  8. stuartelsom

    Gull ID, location withheld (for now).

    Dear all, The attached images were taken in the last two weeks and have so far resulted in divided opinion from 3 independent respondents. I and the other observers have therefore decided it is time to canvas opinion as to its identity to a much wider audience, so I now throw it open for...
  9. stuartelsom

    Damselfly sp, Cambs, UK

    Hi all, I'm just sorting through the hundreds of pics I've taken locally this summer and came across this, which I have to be honest didn't get more than a few seconds look in the field when I saw it. I took this on the evening of 1st July at Paxton Pits when damsels were settled in still...
  10. stuartelsom

    Day-flying moth ID, SE Sicily

    Hi, The attached were photographed in early May in SE Sicily. The first was at Cava Grande di Cassible. It was fairly well tucked in under the vegetation on a very hot day and was the only one we saw, so this is the only angle I have. It is distinctive enough but so far the ID has proven to...
  11. stuartelsom

    Damsel ID, SE Sicily

    Hi, The attached was photographed in early May at Salines di Syracuse; a wetland on the SE coast of Sicily. I am thinking possibly an Emerald sp but would be very grateful for further information. Thank you Stu
  12. stuartelsom

    Butterflies in Thailand

    Following on from PNG I have the following butterflies from Thailand which I cannot identify. 5 on this message and 4 on the next. Thanks
  13. stuartelsom

    Butterfly ID from Papua New Guinea

    I photographed 6 species in PNG which I have been unable to identify and would be grateful if anyone out there can ID or can put me in touch with someone who can. 5 images on this message and 1 on the next. Thanks
  14. stuartelsom

    Urgent Contact: Arturo Kirkconnell

    Dear colleagues, I am trying to contact Arturo Kirkconnell in Havana, Cuba. I have tried 1 email address [email protected] but it constantly bounces. If anyone has another email address or telephone number I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance for your help Stu
  15. stuartelsom

    Zoothera thrush, Australia

    Hi, I photographed this at O'Reillys in SE Queensland in late August. None of the field guides give me enough solid criteria to conclusively ID as either Russet-tailed or Bassian - according to the field guides I have, it could be either but I'm now leaning towards Bassian. Some expert...
  16. stuartelsom

    Digiscoping camera for Zeiss 85mm scope

    I am looking for advice on which camera will best suit the above scope and would be grateful to hear from anyone who has first-hand experience, pro's and con's etc. Last time I did any digiscoping was with a Contax SL300 in 2006 so I'm hoping someone can steer me in the right direction for an...
  17. stuartelsom

    Handbook of the Birds of the World

    For Sale Volumes 1-9 all in superb condition. £850 ono. This is a superb bargain as purchased from new they would cost you £115 per volume (Total £1035) Contents 1 Ostrich to Ducks 2 Vultures to Guineafowl 3 Hoatzin to Auks 4 Sandgrouse to Cuckoos 5 Barn Owls to Hummingbirds 6 Mousebirds to...
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