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  1. Steve Waite

    Which do I buy? FZ200 or FZ330

    First and foremost, I am a bridge camera kinda guy, they really work for me, I enjoy using them and am happy with the results I get. Also I am a Panasonic fan, but sadly my DMC FZ35 has finally given up. I've spent ages looking at what I should go for now, taking into consideration the fact I...
  2. Steve Waite

    Valley or Hill?

    Hi all Our local patch down here in east Devon is a pretty big area, too big really, and compromises a vast array of habitats and terrain. We have some hot spots that clearly do attract migrants, but am sure there's other places that as yet we haven't come across. So, while I think about...
  3. Steve Waite

    Buff-breasted Sandpipers; now you see them now you don't!

    Just wondered what peoples thoughts were on this.... This autumn I was convinced I was going to finally nail a Buff-breasted Sand on patch - but it never happened. As we all know it was a very impressive autumn for this species - but my question is - where have they all gone now!??
  4. Steve Waite

    Yellow Wagtail in Devon today

    Evening all! May I ask what people think about this Yellow Wag in Colyford, Devon, today... http://stevesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/yellow-wagtail-in-december.html What a pain in the arse of a species Yellow Wagtail is! Many thanks, Steve
  5. Steve Waite

    Garganey?

    Hmmmmmm... too much speculum visible for Garganey for me, what do other people think? Juvi Mallards? Or am I totally wrong for doubting it!!! http://www.chog.org.uk/Pages/Sightings.htm
  6. Steve Waite

    alba Wagtail in UK

    Thought it was worth posting this link on here.... http://newtonstringer.blogspot.com/2009/09/tin-church-low-newton-football-hole.html
  7. Steve Waite

    Nutmeg and Wainscot

    Hi guys and girls, I would just like confirmation that this is a Nutmeg - I can't see why not!? Also I've attached a pici of a Wainscot, it's hindwing was dark making Striped and Smokey the only possibilities. I was hoping and maybe thinking Striped as it didn't seem as 'hunched up' as the...
  8. Steve Waite

    Devon Moth Help

    Hi guys, A very succesful moth session last night! But it was my first attempt! I'm pleased to say, sitting here with a book has helped me ID the vast majority of them...but there's a few I'm still unsure about, including a few obvious looking ones. None so obvious as the first one...
  9. Steve Waite

    Skinner Moth Trap Help

    Last night, I used a Skinner Moth Trap for the first time, in my front garden. The lamp came on at 21:30. Later on, just after midnight I noticed a few spots of rain, so I rushed out there to make sure the bulb was keeping dry, and is was. Whilst here I noticed stacks and STACKS of moths...
  10. Steve Waite

    LWHG-type, South Devon

    Hi guys, This Gull was on the River Axe for about ten minutes on 21st Dec. Haven't had many comments about its ID as yet and would like to read some more! Jan has already kindly commented. I think I know what it is..... but then again, probably don't! Cheers and Happy Christmas, Steve
  11. Steve Waite

    Bean Geese - Devon, UK

    Hi folks, These two Beanies spent a few weeks in south Devon, near Honiton during Feb/March 2007. Although the smaller and darker bird shows a Taiga-like bill pattern, I had them both down as Tundra's. Both birds are clearly different, but surely not different enough to be one of each...
  12. Steve Waite

    Common or Ruddy Darter - Devon

    Hi folks, When I saw this insect I automatically assumed it was a Ruddy Darter due to its small size, dark sides to its synthorax and the shape of its abdomen. But, looking at the photos later on, its legs really don't look black. Could it be an over-mature male? Or is it just a Common Darter...
  13. Steve Waite

    Cattle Egret - BB?

    Could someone please tell me whether Cattle Egret is still a BB rarity? I seem to recall it was taken off a year or two back?
  14. Steve Waite

    Mass hallucinations (or mis-leadings)...

    I would be interested to read about people experiences of mass hallucinations? Or mass mis-leadings? You know, a distant dot that one person says IS the bird you have come several miles for, everyones happy with it, pleased with their tick...and then it flies and turns out that ain't the bird -...
  15. Steve Waite

    Poms

    108 Pom Skuas past Spurn today....that's awesome!!!! Why are there so many still in the N.Sea?
  16. Steve Waite

    Age of a Buff-breasted Sand

    I'd just like to read people's views on the age of this Buff breast......(Sunday 9th)........http://www.dawlishwarren.co.uk/birdlatest.html
  17. Steve Waite

    Butterfly in Bolton...what is it???

    This was taken near Bolton (UK) last week.....it beats me!?????
  18. Steve Waite

    Willow/Chiff hybrid? Devon

    Hi all! Just wondered what the experts make of this one? First heard it yesterday in an area with both Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs. Sometimes it will sing just a Willow Warblers song, other times it will just 'Chiff Chaff' - but most of the time it does a Willow Warbler with Chiffchaff on...
  19. Steve Waite

    Darkish mantled Gull ID - Devon

    Hi all, Attached are a couple of poor pics of a (2nd winter?) Gull that has been on the River Axe this morning. Although in the photo the legs look pink, they were actually yellowish (yellowish-pink I suppose!), they weren't 'just' pink! The colour of the birds mantle made it stand out...
  20. Steve Waite

    Large Gull South Devon

    Hello all! Especially you Gull guys!!! Saw this dude this afternoon on the Axe....and it's left me a bit confused!!! (the white-headed bird). Size wise, it was the same size as argenteus (of which there were c600 in the area), although it appeared to have a bulkier body. Tail showed a...
  21. Steve Waite

    The best bird hide!!

    Hi all! Thought I'd start a thread about this. What is the greatest number/biggest variety of quality bird species that you have seen from one hide, in one sitting? Reading what Slimbridge have from their tower hide got me thinking about this, 4sp. of grey Geese (White-front, Pink-foot...
  22. Steve Waite

    Another Gull one...

    Ok guys and girls, This juv bird was present for one evening, the underwing wasn't seen once though. Finders notes are as follows: "Structurally it looked longer billed than the recent Yellow-legged Gulls with more slopping forehead and also noticeably longer legged. However, these points...
  23. Steve Waite

    Weird-looking Gulls from Devon

    These two were on the River Axe today, and have already caused much debate. What do others think?
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