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  1. RKell1

    Young bird id help -Ireland

    Hi Would anyone know what this young guy is? Pic was sent to me for id, I'm hoping not a case of would be rescuer assumed Mum not around so 'taken' into care, I have asked for background as to why but I've no idea on Juv. :-C Appreciate any help
  2. RKell1

    Birds Of Prey Id's - Florida

    Looking for help with id on these two birds, thinking second is Red-shouldered Hawk? Thanks
  3. RKell1

    Warbler id?

    Ireland:Warbler id? Only got a couple of quick sightings, as it flew to what appeared to be ground nest (scrub at edge of meadow). Birds call has thrown me, two ascending notes repeated over a over again as it moved through hedgrow gathering food.
  4. RKell1

    Deer hunting my way!

    I've often spent a few hours birding in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, it's one spot I'm nearly always guaranteed to see Jay with large flocks of Fieldfare and Redwing each winter. However it also holds a large herd, (560 as I found out Sunday) of wild Fallow deer with some Sika also. Though they...
  5. RKell1

    Finchville!

    I took a trip out early on Sunday morning with a plan to cover Malahide estuary, however on arrival most of the estaury was frozen over bar the middle channel so even using the scope to id birds proved rather pointless. Onward to Rogerstown Estaury (Birdwatch Ireland Reserve)and a quick trip to...
  6. RKell1

    This an early Summer Plumage Godwit?

    Took this shot at the weekend beyond decent range for my digiscoping skills (ie not under my nose) so apologies for really poor quality. I was watching waders way out on the ice on the mudflats when a few Black Tail Godwit flew up and revealed this bird behind them. It turned once showing rusty...
  7. RKell1

    A Common Old Bird Or ?

    While pounding the shores of my local estuary in Malahide I've become enthralled with one of the local residents. No they are not newcomers, as a kid my father used to take us to feed them (not the same one's :-O) on fine weekends. I've always tended to overlook them as being, well just common...
  8. RKell1

    Caption Comp 17th Jan

    Thank you Pat, have a great holiday.. Ok what's being said here? Answers on a postcard to .... Say Sunday afternoon?
  9. RKell1

    Forecast all wrong but a first for the Garden!!!!

    Oopps I think they got the isolated wintery showers bit all wrong....but on the lighter side Snipe in the front garden is most welcome.:eek!:
  10. RKell1

    First Outing of 08 Brrrrrrrrr...

    Three days later and I would have to pick what is one of the coldest days of winter to date to get out for the first birding of the year. Despite mutiple layers of clothing, thermal gloves etc the biting easterly and sleet showers won the day. I had hoped for a Blackredstart but none seen. I did...
  11. RKell1

    Garden mix to end 07

    The Garden has been very quiet until the last two weeks, can only assume food in the local countryside has been plentiful, so it is nice to see the return of the old fav's in time for the new year..
  12. RKell1

    Sunday's Stroll

    I took a chance with the weather this morning and went for a stroll along the local estuary. Tide was low so it was a mixed bag with Geese and Curlew moving off to feed on grassland and some waders coming in to roost.
  13. RKell1

    Happy Christmas to all

    From my Home to Yours, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas :t:
  14. RKell1

    Good to get out again

    Took a quick trip around the coast during the week as I had a bit of time off and all the Santa shopping was done. Must say it was wonderful to be back in the field again to see real birds and not the metal type..
  15. RKell1

    Caption Comp 23rd Dec

    Ok All, what's being said here then. If it's ok with everyone I'll leave open till Thursday AM given day's that are nearly on us..B (:
  16. RKell1

    For Lydia and Mike

    Morning Lydia, Well as I'm on Pacific time it's 07:30am on a crisp sunny day here in Portland Oregon..;). Sorry to hear the news on Mike and I do wish you both every success in beating this second time around.. I haven't been around ex beeb much of late either as I'm running up the air miles on...
  17. RKell1

    Whimbrel ?

    Took this yesterday at local estaury. Had the feel of Whimbrel given body size, bill and head patteren however I've only seen in guides to date. If I'm correct with id, is it not late in season for this bird? Ray
  18. RKell1

    Mondays stroll around Malahide

    With a stiff South Easterly blowing and rain in the air I hit Malahide again this morning, not too early mind you as tide wouldn't begin to turn till around 9:30am. Water levels were still high enough along the inner esturay but a quick check of the first exposed mud showed a Ruff feeding among...
  19. RKell1

    1 good reason to use a lens filter

    Walking with the dogs this afternoon, camera slung over shoulder stepped over an old wall when camera slipped from my hand...Ouch!! Luckily the only damage was to the filter. I dread to think of the damage to the front of the lens if I didn't always have a filter screwed on permanently..:eek!:
  20. RKell1

    Friday's stroll along the coast

    Some pics from my wander along the North Dublin coast today. Weather was fine and variety and numbers of some birds on the up (approx 300 Shellduck feeding across the mouth of Rogerstown estuary). Red Brested Merganser and Great Crested Grebe were showing well (1/2mile out :-O) in Malahide..
  21. RKell1

    Sunday's walk, a few Pics

    Some pics from Sunday morning ‘s trip around the Outer Estuary at Malahide. In all 120 Brent counted, up 30 from last weekend, juveniles can be seen with the stripe effect on secondary feathers and lacking white neck patch. Big numbers of Redshank are present along with Lapwing, Golden Plover...
  22. RKell1

    Any Mipipit Experts?

    Any Mippit Experts? Hi All I'm slow in posting (broken usb camera cable :C) these pics taken last Sunday. I set out early in bright sunshine to the estaury only to be shrouded in a dense fog 30 mins into my walk. As I watched the fog roll in a flock of birds came down, settling on a few trees...
  23. RKell1

    Following in Dafi's Movie footsteps

    While out at the estaury today I saw this Black Tail Godwit feeding in a pool. After a couple of snaps it broke into it's feeding frenzy, Dafi's Vid came to mind so I quickly switched the camera onto movie. Couldn't resist adding the song...;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKXhm9hVMiA
  24. RKell1

    Juv Redshank? Ireland

    Apologies for quality, overcast and taken in rain shower. Bird landed on the water swimming in through the Godwit wading onto the shore making me think Spotted first, legs appeared more yellow than orange/red of Redshank or Spotted I've seen before and Bill was darker than other Reds further up...
  25. RKell1

    Dropped by for a 'Chat'

    A couple of non wader pics from this morning's estuary walk. Some nice birds seen but attempts digiscoping were a failure :C, oh well will keep practising... While sitting in the grass watching some Green Sandpiper in the freshwater channels I looked around to see what all the twittering was and...
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