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  1. Gavia

    Ghana Butterflies -- ID assistance, please.

    I am wading through the many butterfly photos I took in Ghana in January 2013. We had a knowledgeable guide with us, but at times the leps were appearing with great speed, and field note-taking sometimes suffered. As well, at times I misheard the names that were called out. I have attached...
  2. Gavia

    Ghana Gambol - January 2013

    Latest Ghana Update My latest blog entry presents our afternoon exploration of Ghana’s capital, Accra. This particular post is image-heavy and text-light. Birders be warned: only a few of the images are bird-related. You can go directly to that post by clicking here...
  3. Gavia

    Assistance Requested -- Unidentified Ghana dragonflies

    Thanks Paul. I will leave the ID at the genus level, to be conservative.
  4. Gavia

    Assistance Requested -- Unidentified Ghana dragonflies

    My thanks, aelshna5.
  5. Gavia

    Assistance Requested -- Unidentified Ghana dragonflies

    Can anyone proffer an identification for the two attached Ghana dragonfly photos? I am far removed from any resources to assist me in their species determination. Cheers, Blake
  6. Gavia

    Ghana Gambol - January 2013

    What do Lakumono Lagoon, Mary Hopkin, a Dancing Acraea, “Man-Deisal”, Temma Harbour, and Wattled Lapwings have in common? Less than you might think, but more than is obvious. You can find out more on the Ghana Gambol, now appearing on my blog. This series, recounting the Maritimes Travel...
  7. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 12 Hi all; I've (finally) completed Day 12 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of Isla Cozumel. For the first part of this Day 12 three-part narrative, go here: http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1964 Cheers, Blake
  8. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 11 Hi all; After a bit of a delay (occupied by a spot of Am-Dram) I've completed Day 11 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of the Mayan Ruins at both Muyil and Tulum. Click here. http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1737 Cheers, Blake
  9. Gavia

    Unusually Early Spring Migration in Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Two of us surveyed an area outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia, for last Saturday’s spring bird migration count, and we were pleased (and amazed) to tally 14 species of warbler. Such a high total so early in our spring is unprecedented, and was not the result of a weather-related fallout -- rather...
  10. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 10 Hi all; I've completed Day 10 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of the Cobá Mayan Ruins. Click here. http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1519 Cheers, Blake
  11. Gavia

    Yucatan, Mexico Butterflies

    Our travel club visited the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico in January 2012. While most of the group were focused on birds, I took the time to photograph as many butterflies as I could. I have placed numerous images of the butterflies on my blog. Here are the posts that specifically feature...
  12. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 9 - Photos I neglected to add a few photos. Here they are. . .
  13. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 9 Hi all; I've completed Day 9 our Yucatan trip report, our exploration of the famous Vigia Chico Road. It is in three installments. For the first installment go here: http://blakemaybank.com/archives/1390 Birds and Butterflies are featured. Cheers, Blake
  14. Gavia

    Central & Eastern Turkey - June-July 2011

    We wanted to highlight this site not because we thought we had "discovered" it, but because it was not listed in the Turkish Birdfinding Guides we had to hand, nor had I read of it in trip reports. But I believe it should become an essential stop on any eastern Turkey birding itinerary. Cheers.
  15. Gavia

    Central & Eastern Turkey - June-July 2011

    Turkey Report - Addendum In my recent report I neglected to praise "The Birds of Turkey" by Guy Kirwan, et al. It was an extremely useful resource both before and during our explorations, and is worth bringing, despite the size and weight. Highly recommended.
  16. Gavia

    Central & Eastern Turkey - June-July 2011

    Re: Plover My apologies. I meant Kentish Plover - I mixed up my "K" plovers. Must have missed my morning coffee.
  17. Gavia

    Central & Eastern Turkey - June-July 2011

    Central & Eastern Turkey, June-July 2011 In June-July 2011 our travel club undertook a three week visit to central and eastern Turkey. While our group had a mix of interests ranging from natural through cultural through historical, and half our time was spent investigating historic sites, the...
  18. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Days 7 & 8 I've completed Days 7 & 8 of our Yucatan trip report, two days spent exploring the nature in the environs of our resort. Day 7 starts here: http://blakemaybank.com/?p=1264 Butterflies and birds are featured with this post. A few images to entice...
  19. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued - Day 6 Hi all; A written about most of our busy day 6 of our Yucatan trip report, the birds and culture at the Ek-balam Mayan Site. Day 6 starts here: http://blakemaybank.com/?p=1032 Cheers,
  20. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Re: Yucatan Bird Guides Here are email addresses for three guides that are available throughout the Yucatan, and another only on Cozumel. Guilmer Tun <[email protected]> Our guide, and very knowledgeable regarding birds, butterflies, and local history and culture. David Bacab...
  21. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Yucatan Adventures Continued I have finished writing about the first five days of our trip to the Yucatan, and the most recent post is here. I've attached a couple of additional photos. Safe travels, Blake
  22. Gavia

    Yucatan Trip Report - January 2012

    Our travel club chose the Yucatan for our 2012 winter trip, two weeks based at a resort in the Mayan Riviera, with seven planned guided day-trips included. This was a trip that focused not just on birds, but also on other nature, and the historical wealth of the Mayan heritage in the Yucatan...
  23. Gavia

    Genesis of a Birder

    Hi BirdForum; Are naturalists born or made? Or some combination thereof? I place myself in the “made” category, and have begun writing about my genesis as a naturalist, photographer, and birder, which took place in Saskatchewan, Canada, where I grew up. My naturalist story starts with, “The...
  24. Gavia

    Sable Island, Nova Scotia

    On 2 November 2011, after a wait of more than 9 years, I finally managed to visit one of the most remote, historic, dangerous (to shipping), migrant traps in North America -- Sable Island, Nova Scotia. But I was only there for a little more than four hours. I am aware that Bird Forum prefers...
  25. Gavia

    New Publication: The Birds of Brier Island

    Hi Birdforum; The following is a publication of interest to birders in eastern North America, as well as Brit and European twitchers. "The Birds of Brier Island" by Eric Mills and Lance Laviolette. This publication is so far only available here: http://tinyurl.com/brierislandbirds "Brier...
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