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  1. Marmot

    Is this a polecat ..Italy

    Whilst watching Ski jumping on Television this morning this creature which I think might be a polecat jumped onto the fence to watch it, it sat for a couple of moments and then jumped onto the floor following a photographer and then ran off. Is it a Polecat or what is it .....Photo is Valle de...
  2. Marmot

    Changing antivirus provider

    In about 3 weeks time my year with Avast [free version] will be up. I have used them for about the past 5 years without trouble, but over the past year I have found that when they are doing some updates they have been stopping me getting access to emails etc and even having to reboot the...
  3. Marmot

    ALDI Spotting Scope 20th June

    Yes its that time of year again when the Aldi Spotting Scope is on offer. https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thursday-specialbuys-20th-june/product-detail/ps/p/spotting-scope/ Its £26.99 with 3 year guarantee. I've had one for about 8 years, just a handy one to stick in the back of the...
  4. Marmot

    Osprey Webcam, Dunrovin Ranch, Montana

    I just found this one today whilst checking out the Dyfi Osprey facebook page, even in the dark [as it is at present] th picture is so clear. The Ospreys are Harriet and Ozzie and they have 3 eggs. http://www.cas.umt.edu/geosciences//faculty/langner/Osprey/montanaosprey2t/index.html If you...
  5. Marmot

    Greenish or Glowing Puffleg, Ecuador

    On checking for species for Opus, I came across this photo taken by Roy Halpin at Ecuadorian Andes East slope. Roy has put this as a Greenish Puffleg...But in the comments Rasmus Boegh has stated that due to the location it must be a Glowing Puffleg...
  6. Marmot

    Parrots in Guatemala

    jbyrdman67 took the following photo of flying Parrots in the gallery in Hun Nal Ye, Guatemala. He cannot find anything matching them in his books. Anyone any ideas? http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/450800/limit/recent
  7. Marmot

    ID possible Flycatcher, West Bengal

    Could anyone help with an ID of a bird for member searchtrial67 from West Bengal, India. We have came up with Red Breasted Flycatcher but may be wrong on this http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/437045/limit/recent
  8. Marmot

    ID possible Sunbird, Bangkok

    Plantman has posted a photo of a possible Olive Backed Sunbird taken in Bangkok. But is not sure if this is the correct ID...Can anyone help Here is the link to the photo in the gallery http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/432352/limit/recent
  9. Marmot

    ID required Nairobi, Kenya

    Could anyone help new member MdB with the ID of this bird seen in Nairobi National Park, Kenya in June. http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/427959/limit/recent
  10. Marmot

    Can't send emails out

    Can anyone help with this problem which has been happening over the past 4 days. I use windows mail and I am unable to send any messages out but there is no problem whatsover with incoming messages. I am getting this message after trying to send a test message. I have edited some details at...
  11. Marmot

    ID of Bird, Nepal

    Can anyone help member thapa from Kathmandu, Nepal on the identitiy of this bird which they posted in the gallery. The only thing I can come up with is that it appears to be a Thrush but I have no idea which species or if it is male or female. The bird was photographed above 2800m in Nepal...
  12. Marmot

    Any Experts on Blue and Grey Noddy's

    I am hoping that we might have someone that can help with Noddy identification. Due to a split of the Blue-grey Noddy into the Blue Noddy and Grey Noddy the photos of this in Opus are a little confused and also also the sceintific name does not help matters either. When you click in Opus on...
  13. Marmot

    Wagtail ..Iwate, Japan

    Would it be possible for an ID on this Juv Wagtail that Kainushi has posted in the Gallery taken in Iwate, Japan, They think it is a Black Backed Wagtail. http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=421920
  14. Marmot

    Nightjar ID, Singapore

    Can someone confirm which Nightjar this is which has been taken by member Mr Kim Gary at Pasir Ris, Singapore. http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/414333/limit/recent He has put in the description it is a Long tailed Nightjar, but on checking Opus these just occur in Africa...
  15. Marmot

    ID Finch/Munia in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    We have had a photo posted in the gallery by a new member "CaesarNarnandvalavil" which they have posted as being Indonesian Rice Finch. From a search on google this seems to be the name for a Java Sparrow. Looking at the photo I think it might be a Scaly breasted Munia,[ aka Nutmeg mannikin]...
  16. Marmot

    ID required from Suan Luang, Bangkok

    Would anyone be able to help a new member out with ID of a Bird seen in Suan Luang Bangkok. Here it is http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/407359/ppuser/107005
  17. Marmot

    ID confirmation required for Arabian Serin

    Ammadoux from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has posted this picture in the gallery of what she believes is an Arabian Serin. http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=399548 If the ID is correct it will be a brand new species for Opus. The link she has put in for photos from Birdsoman does...
  18. Marmot

    Helpful new site for Dumfries and Galloway

    I got sent a link [via Cream of Galloway Icecream] to this newly started website with links to Birding and Wildlife events that are coming up such as guided walks etc...the majority are free although there is a charge for some. the video with it is quite good as well. http://www.wildseasons.co.uk/
  19. Marmot

    Twitter updates

    I am not sure if anyone is experiencing the same problems as me but the done section at the bottom of the screen keeps refreshing with twitter updates on here...this is causing any typing I do to have a delay on it....is anyone else having the same problems..I use internet explorer, I do not...
  20. Marmot

    Lady of the Loch "Book" - Loch of Lowes Osprey

    For those who are aware "Marge" as we call the female Osprey at Loch of the Lowes in Perthshire, Scotland is a record breaker. Who last year came back and produced chicks for the 20th time...but not without the dramatic turn of events when she became very ill but managed to survive and make...
  21. Marmot

    Aldi Birding Special 3rd Feb

    Its that time of year again when Aldi have all the birding special buys coming up on Thursday 3 Feb are.... The main best buys .... Spotting Scope 20x-60x £19.99 Camera [colour]Nest Box £39.99 Amongst the other goodies are feeding station £9.99, wooden bird table £12.99, nest boxes...
  22. Marmot

    Bat boxes for £6.99

    Just in case anyone was interested lakeland are selling off their remaining stock of bat boxes for £6.99 [where originally 17.99] Here is a link to them http://www.lakeland.co.uk/bat-box/F/C/lakeland-sale-food-gifts/product/42657/pgs/83
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    Canon SX30 - Special Price today on QVC UK

    Just in case anyone was interested in the Canon SX30 IS it is todays special value on QVC shopping channel ....Virgin 740, Freeview 16, Sky 640, Freesat 800. They are selling it for £299.88 plus p&p...
  24. Marmot

    Aldi Specials Today

    Just been checking out Aldi stores bargains starting today and some of them are Bird ones http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week43Sunday10.htm?WT.z_src=main Here is a quick run down Feeding Station £9.99 Cast iron bath/feeder £4.99 Premium seed mix £7.99 Peanut, Seed, Fatball...
  25. Marmot

    Spider ID UK

    Just my curiosity got the better of me and unfortunately no photo. When at work yesterday found a Spider dangling from some paperwork, it was about 1cm across [that is including legs] it was black but the most noticeable thing about it was a small pea green spot in the middle of its back. As...
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