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Chiffchaff race, Buckton ,East Yorkshire,UK
This Chiffchaff was found in the Heligoland trap area at Buckton yesterday. I found it perplexing.No calls ,and very skulking behaviour.At times ,the super seemed strong ,others less. Consensus among my friends is that its not tristis, but what race would the fund ascribe it to?Thanks in advance...- DOC REED
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Oman Swift
Hi Several images of Swifts taken at Raysut Water Treatment Ponds ,Salalah ,on 19/10/19. Apologies for poor images ;they were fast and there was considerable heat haze . There are 3 main contenders; 1)Pallid 2)Common 3)Forbes-Watson In addition the much browner 'pekingensis' tsp of Common can...- DOC REED
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Gull ID North Yorkshire
Came across this old image from Redhouse reservoir near York c2012. Near Rufforth tip ,which has attracted many 'white wingers' over the years.I'm struggling to ID and age this gull,any help gratefully received!- DOC REED
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Finch Northern India
On a site for Indian birds, some discussion re the I'd of this bird. Taken July in Utterakhand at 4400 m. Linnet would be a rarity, twice less so and also female rosefinches to consider. Any thoughts/ help appreciated.- DOC REED
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which software???
just upgraded to 7D mark 2.still using photoshop elements sold with a camera bought years ago. Don't really want a subscription,rather would prefer to purchase a package outright.Lightroom 6 is on amazon for £108. Good value/good option? I want something that will allow me to take editing to a...- DOC REED
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Bat ID,NE Hungary,late April
This fairly large bat was day flying over a lake in Bukk NP. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! Paul -
Warbler ID,North east Hungary,late April.
Hi all.Photographed this skulker in scrub adjacent to wetland,with reeds.Whitethroats were in the area,but didn't get any reddish tones on this bird,and song was new to me.Told that was bit early for Marsh warbler. This is only view,but can anyone help?My attempts leave me between female...- DOC REED
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Costa Rica 31/3-21/4/12
Just a note that finalised trip report with lots of photos is in the 'Costa Rica' section- DOC REED
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Costa Rica Trip Report 31/3-21/4/12
Well I'm going to post it here because I appreciate learning about C/R birds and this seems the right place!Would welcome comments....especially re photos,may have got some wrong,so happily stand to be corrected!!!! So, it was a Birdquest holiday,as expected all transport was provided and...- DOC REED
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Costa Rican birds ID help!
Photographed these 2 birds at San Gerado field station,near Monteverde,this april.Can anyone help ID? Juvenile tanagers of some type? Thanks in advance Paul- DOC REED
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7D waterproofing problems??
Has anyone had problems with the 7D.I have lost 2 in 7 months to water damage.First up on the Pennines got caught in violent storm.Totally corroded,beyond repair.Replacement has just failed on a trip to Costa Rica.Awaiting report.Admittedly another torrential downpour but this time I had plastic... -
Skua ID ,Spurn , sat 6th august
This skua came piling along shoreline on sat pm,scattering waders.Big bird,as large as say LBBG.Was windy but had direct powerful flight, though showed some agility too.I initially jumped for joy,thought was a Pom, but a Spurn regular looked admittedly at one 'in camera' image and felt was...- DOC REED
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??Mipit
This bird seen nr York today...bold facial markings, probably mipit, woould like confirmation if possible Thanks Paul- DOC REED
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Buzzard , N Yorks
I'm sure this will turn out to be a common buzzard but just wanted some feedback. I was watching a 'regular' common soaring above me, when a speck glided across field of vision way way up high.I was immediately struck by amount of whiteness.I got onto it, it was gliding fast and away from me, no...- DOC REED
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? Reed Bunting
Near York yesterday.Just would like confirmation its Reed, don't think its anything 'better', just seemed very chestnut, including streaking.- DOC REED
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Redpoll 1
A thread on redpolls running in Yorkshire section.2 birds have caused much discussion.Both are from Redhouse woods n of York where a sizeable flock lessers/mealys has been all winter. Birders have suggested I put these 2 to a wider audience for comment;so here goes again! X5 images bird 1 and...- DOC REED
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Yorkshire Redpolls
The girls are tired....they need RARE birds...but for those Yorkies interested in starting to try and work out these stunning birds...with so many about this winter...start here!! -
Interesting Redpoll ,N.Yorks, yesterday
any thoughts on this redpoll. Pointing towards mealy i guess but opinions welcomed! Paul- DOC REED
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Redpolls
Have posted several times re flock redpolls wintering redhouse woods near York.Mealys definitely present.Today had this pale bird, with single ?narrow UTC stripe, small bill, pale forehead.Pics 1-3. The pale rumped bird is part of same flock...but couldn't guarentee same bird as spooked by a...- DOC REED
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Bergamo, Italy
Hi all planning virginal skiing trip march this year. Week booked..but partner willing to let me bird for a day or two! Any ideas...don't know this area at all..can't believe will be much to see in mountains. Close to Lake Guarda...and Po delta marshes??.. any advice greatly appreciated!! Paul- DOC REED
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?interesting Redpoll
Thoughts welcome on this bird.Feeding in mixed flock of lessers and definite meallys.This bird very white, little in way UTC markings, rose wash as opposed red ,hint of white rump.Well marked meally..or something better?- DOC REED
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Redpoll help!
Have a flock of 500+ redpoll on my local patch here in N Yorks! Lots of interestng birds, see yorkshire thread for earlier photos.Feeding high up..but I think there is a goody amongst them...not that have nailed one in the field. Thoughts on these birds would be welcome!The flock is mostly...- DOC REED
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Warbler ID TODAY Flamborough head
This warbler was seen at approx 4pm.It was called as Barred warbler, but yorks bird forum members thought not,and settled on Garden warbler.But there are nagging doubts.It was in Bay brambles on the scrub adjacent to rough entrance to golf course. We felt better to post ,probably garden warbler...- DOC REED
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