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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

    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
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Gavia

    Panama - January 2011 - Canopy Tower & Lodge

    Panama Trip Report 12-27 January 2011 Canopy Tower and Lodge This was the second trip to Panama for the Canadian-based Maritimes Nature Travel Club. The first was in 2005, and that trip report is available on-line here. In 2005 we spent two weeks in-country, the first week at the Canopy...
  12. Gavia

    Brazil - Rio State - March-April 2008 (including Serra dos Tucanos Lodge)

    Hello BirdForum; In March and April 2008 our Maritimes Nature Travel Club went to the Serra dos Tucanos Lodge in the Rio de Janeiro State of Brazil. There are already many fine trip reports on-line detailing the delights of this wonderful eco-lodge, but our adventure was different in a couple...
  13. Gavia

    Middle Eastern Birding in the 1940s

    Hi Birdforum; I am forwarding information regarding a historical birding blog written by expat British birder Peter Browne. He has always been a meticulous note-taker since he began birding during and after WWII, and he has been placing his original diary and notes on-line, in the form of an...
  14. Gavia

    N. India Trip Report - Part 3 (and last) - Jan-Feb 2010

    Northern India Trip Report 25 January - 16 February 2010 Part 3: 08-16 February covering Chambal River, Corbett National Park, Pangot. by Blake Maybank for the Maritimes Nature Travel Club To view Part 3 click HERE. Note: Our complete pre-trip and post-trip bird checklists are available for...
  15. Gavia

    N. India Trip Report - Part 2 - Jan-Feb 2010

    Northern India Trip Report 25 January - 17 February 2010 Part 2: 01-08 February covering Rhanthambore, Keoladeo National Park, Bund Baretha, and Agra. by Blake Maybank for the Maritimes Nature Travel Club To view Part 2 click HERE. Note: Our complete pre-trip and post-trip...
  16. Gavia

    Northern India Trip Report - Jan-Feb 2010

    Northern India Trip Report 25 January - 17 February 2010 by Blake Maybank for the Maritimes Nature Travel Club Introduction Our little nature travel club is extending its reach, this time to India. As there is little shortage of Indian birding trip reports we'll not go into...
  17. Gavia

    Northern Winter Birding Season 2009-2010 - Summary

    Northern Winter Birding Season 2009-2010 Canada, Iceland, Saint-Pierre et Michelon 14 March 2010 Summary The birding this past winter season in Canada was less exciting than normal. With two exceptions (see Manitoba and Quebec, below) every province recorded winter season species totals...
  18. Gavia

    Dead Minke Whale - photos

    Hi All; On 6 October 2009 we discovered a dead female Minke Whale washed up on Martinique Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada. The whale's tongue was bloated and distended from decomposition gases, and marks on the body are suggestive of the whale having become entangled in a fishing net. The photos...
  19. Gavia

    ID help - Turkish frogs and turtles

    Hi All; In April/May 2007 we spent three weeks in Turkey, along the Mediterranean coast, and while our focus was birds and flowers, I also photographed some frogs, turtles, tortoises, dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, and beetles. We did not (and do not) have any guides for these faunal...
  20. Gavia

    ID help - Turkish butterflies

    Hi All; In April/May 2007 we spent three weeks in Turkey, along the Mediterranean coast, and while our focus was birds and flowers, I also photographed some butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, beetles, and herptiles. We did not (and do not) have any guides for these faunal species, and so I...
  21. Gavia

    ID help - Turkish odes & insects

    Hi All; In April/May 2007 we spent three weeks in Turkey, along the Mediterranean coast, and while our focus was birds and flowers, I also photographed some dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, beetles, and herptiles. We did not (and do not) have any guides for these faunal species, and so I...
  22. Gavia

    Cuba FYI - contact info for local guides

    At the request of Arturo Kirkconnell, Cuba's top birder and bird researcher, I have placed his contact information on a web page for easy reference. I have also included e-mail contacts for a number of local Cuban bird guides as well. The web page is: http://tinyurl.com/cubabirding Please...
  23. Gavia

    Cuba (western) - February 2009

    Hi All; The Maritimes Nature Travel Club went to western Cuba this past February, and we've placed the trip report on-line here: http://maybank.tripod.com/Caribbean/Cuba-02-2009.htm In addition to the narrative there are links to many bird photos, as well as a couple of videos. There are...
  24. Gavia

    Northern Winter Birding Season 2008-09 - Update #2

    Northern Winter Birding Season 2008-09 - Update #2 25 January 2009 Here is the mid-season update for the 2008/09 Winter Birding Season for Canada, Iceland, and the French islands of Saint-Pierre et Michelon. Winter is defined as the months of December through February, both for relative...
  25. Gavia

    Canadian Winter Birding 2008/09 - Update #1

    Winter Birding in Canada - 2008-09 - Update #1 13 December 2008 I am pleased to offer the first update for the Canadian 2008/09 Winter Birding Season. While the weather has differed markedly across this vast land, in general temperatures were moderate enough to permit some open fresh water...
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