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  1. Mergus1

    Hummingbirds from Ecuador

    Hey guys, really could need some help on these ones. All seen in November this year. Location see below. Any ideas much appreciated🤗 #1 Mindo, cloud forest, western andean slope #2 Mindo, cloud forest, western andean slope #3 Mindo, cloud forest, western andean slope #4 Mindo, cloud forest...
  2. Mergus1

    Waders from Ecuador

    Hey there, seen these two sandpipers in November. I was thinking about Baird's for both of them. What do you guys think? #1 Lagoon at Antisana national park (Andes) at around 3000 m asl #2 Salt lakes in eastern Santa Cruz, Galapagos islands
  3. Mergus1

    Warbler ID Mallorca, Spain

    Hi guys, seen this warbler in Cabrera National Park, Mallorca, on April 17th. It´s been a pretty good day for migration and the island's bushes were full of birds. This one didn´t quite fit with my impression of the other western subalpine warblers I´ve seen there. Also the call was a bit more...
  4. Mergus1

    Kyrgyzstan - Mixed ID

    Hey guys, can anyone help out with these ones please??:egghead: #1: Seen at 3000m on Song Kul. Merlin or Saker? Size seemed to be intermediate. #2: Sand or pale Martin? Seen at the Arslan Bob Waterfalls. (South Kyrgyzstan) #3: Juvenile Redstart species in Ala-Archa Nationalpark south of...
  5. Mergus1

    Kyrgyzstan - Warbler ID

    Hey guys, since I´m not too familiar with the central asian warbler fauna here some tough ones for you. All seen mid to end of August. #1: seen along a mountain creek in Kegeti valley (mountains south of Tokmok) at about 1500m asl. #2: seen at 3000m asl at Lake Song Kul. Probably on...
  6. Mergus1

    Recent records of Golden/Lady Amherst's pheasant in the UK?

    Hi guys, I´m visting England and Wales for 2 weeks over the easter holidays. Two of my target species would be those two pheasant species. Still I haven´t found any recent sightings of both on the web. Does anyone know of their current status (already extinct?!) or some good place for having...
  7. Mergus1

    Savannah birds, Kenya

    Hi, anyone to help out with those savannah birds? Taken april in the bush around Maralal (Samburu county), North Kenya. #1: Pied Wheatear? #2: some hawk sp.? #3: What kind of vulture? (note triangular tail) #4: What kind of Lark sp.? #5: Female sunbird sp.? #6: Hildebrandt´s or Shelley´s...
  8. Mergus1

    Forest birds, Kenya

    Hey guys, going through my old photos I´ve still found those left unidentified. All taken in forested areas in Nyahururu may 2017. Anyone can help out? :t: #1: what kind of Apalis sp.? #2: some flycatcher maybe? #3: no clue tbh. #4: little or cinnamon-chested bee-eater? #5: no clue also...
  9. Mergus1

    This one´s for the pros, Panama

    Hey guys, sorry for the really bad pics. These birds were only seen for a short time and also been really concealed. Maybe anyone can give a hint? I´m not sure if they are even possible to identify.. #1: This colorful little bird was seen only from behind in the trees next to Chagres river in...
  10. Mergus1

    some small birds, Panama

    Hi, these ones shouldn´t be too hard I guess. Couldn´t find them in the book though.. any help? #1: Some finch (saffron??) seen singing on top of the Biomuseo in Panama City #2: Gray breasted martins? In Gamboa near the Channel #3: Southern rough winged or cliff swallow? Gamboa #4: Looks like...
  11. Mergus1

    Shore birds & birds of prey, Panama

    Hi, still struggeling to identify these fellows. Any ideas? #1: solitary or spotted sandpiper? Coast of Panama city #2: herring or ring billed gull? (both said to be rare migrants so..) Also coast of Panama city #3: big flock (~30) of noisy birds. Maybe some kites? Seen in Gamboa over the...
  12. Mergus1

    Hummingbirds ID, Panama

    Hi guys, haven´t identified these hummingbird species yet. Anyone who´s familiar with this group? All pics taken in September this year. #1: Taken in Punta Culebra (Isla Perica), Panama City #2: Taken in the Mangroves near Colon town (Punta Galeta) #3: Taken in some garden near the beach of...
  13. Mergus1

    Common Bulbul and (sub?)species

    Hey guys, been to Kenya this year and found some bulbul species. Basically the nominate form (Pycnonotus barbatus) and the Dodson bulbul (Pycnonotus dodsoni). Still some literature treats the dodson (along with somali and dark-capped bulbul) as subspecies of barbatus. Does anyone know what...
  14. Mergus1

    Swift sp., Kenya

    Hi, Swifts really are not my speciality. Any experts on this topic here? 1&2: Karissia Hills near Maralal, Samburu county, End of April (same Indv.) 3,4&5: Lake Nakuru, Laikipia county, Early May (different species probably)
  15. Mergus1

    Stonechat ssp.

    Hi, what kind of subspecies do we got here? Torquatus or maybe something more scarce? Seen in Kenya this spring. The red breast patch in 2 seems really small at least.. 1: River near Nyahururu, Laikipia county, Early May 2: Menengai Crater, Nakuru, Laikipia county, Early May
  16. Mergus1

    Shrikes shrikes shrikes, Kenya

    Hi Guys, here´s one for them shrike enthusiasts out there! Am I right with these ones? 1: Teita or Somali Fiscal? (Samburu county, april) 2: Lesser Grey or Grey-backed shrike? (Samburu county, april) 3: Lesser Grey or Grey-backed shrike? (Samburu county, may) 4: Long-tailed Shrike? (Laikipia...
  17. Mergus1

    Senegal Firefinch?, Kenya

    Hi, Senegal firefinch or some other firefinch species? 1: Maralal, Samburu county, March 23rd (taken late in the evening) 2: Mount Kenya, Laikipia county, May 16th
  18. Mergus1

    Wheatear sp., Kenya

    Hey, all of them common wheatears or maybe something different? First one looks quite pale (Isabelline?) Maralal, Samburu county, Kenya, End of March Thanks folks !!
  19. Mergus1

    Parrots, Kenya

    Hey, any ideas about those parrot sp.? 1: Lake Nakuru National Park, Laikipia county, Kenya, May 9th 2&3: Mount Kenya, Mau Mau caves, May 16th Thanks!!
  20. Mergus1

    Little stint?

    Hey, am I right with little stint? Seen on lake Kisima, Samburu county, Kenya, April 15th
  21. Mergus1

    Eagle sp., Kenya

    Hey, what kind of eagles do I got here? Haven´t figured these ones out yet.. sorry for the bad quality. 1&2: Maralal, Samburu county, Kenya, March 29th 3: Lake Nakuru National Park, Laikipia county, Kenya, May 9th
  22. Mergus1

    Chiff Chaff ssp., Kenya

    Hey guys, any ideas what kind of chiff chaff ssp. this may be? Seems a bit darker than the nominate form.. Maralal, Samburu county, Kenya, March 28th 2017
  23. Mergus1

    Sedge or Moustached Warbler, Fertöd to, Hungary

    Hi, found this Warbler at the Neusiedler See (Fertöd to) in Hungary. Still struggling between Sedge and Moustached Warbler... both appear in the area, any ideas? Cheers,
  24. Mergus1

    Beauty for ID

    Hi, can anyone please quickly tell me the name of this Beauty here ?! ;) Taken June 3rd 2012 Much appreciated!! :t:
  25. Mergus1

    Amphibians from Bavaria

    Hi there, should be quite easy I guess, but I´m really no expert in those questions... #1 Frog in wet meados in the our area. September ´10 #2 maybe some young alpine salamander? taken quite high in the Allgäu, end of June last year Any help appreciated! Cheers Marcel
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