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  1. htcdude

    UK gull ID

    Location: Swindon, UK Sorry for rubbish photos but just after an ID on this gull please. Initial thoughts in the field were Great Black-backed but since looking at pics I've unconvinced myself! There's more contrast in underside of wings but I don't know if this is normal in GBBG or not? Looked...
  2. htcdude

    Green Bee-eater query

    Morning all, Quick question regarding the recent Green Bee-eater split (Merops orientalis/viridissimus/cyanophrys) I don't have any photos of the bird I saw in Oman back in 2014. Can't find much on their separate ranges but looks like it wouldn't be M viridissimus as this seems more...
  3. htcdude

    Birds of UAE query

    Hi guys, I've got a family holiday booked to Dubai in October and was after a\some field guides. Looking at the Helm's Birds of the UAE this was published in 2011, so was just wondering if the data is still pretty accurate? Are there any others I should be looking at? I currently have the...
  4. htcdude

    Ben Nevis birds?

    Hi guys, I'm planning on doing the 3 peaks challenge in June and first stop is Ben Nevis. Was just wondering they get many birds on the mountain? Thinking particularly of Eagles & Grouse? Thanks, Nige
  5. htcdude

    Field guides - Greek Islands

    Hi guys, Probably booking a holiday to Crete next year and wondering if anyone could recommend a decent field guide to the island, or the area? Thanks, Nige
  6. htcdude

    Kestrel ID, Mallorca

    I'm pretty sure this is just a Common Kestrel? Is anyone able to determine sex\age please? Taken last week. Thanks, Nige
  7. htcdude

    Raptors ID, Mallorca

    Good movement of raptors today but stuck on these two. Am thinking a Harrier sp and Booted Eagle? Thanks, Nige
  8. htcdude

    Tern ID, Mallorca

    Pretty sure this is a Whiskered Tern? Taken today at Söller, North Mallorca. Thanks Nige
  9. htcdude

    Gulls ID, Mallorca

    Really struggling to ID and agree these 2 gulls from Cala Mondrago in Mallorca. Am thinking one of the Lesser-black Backed complex rather than Yellow-legged? Thanks Nige
  10. htcdude

    Question - Sa Mola de S'Esclops

    Hi guys, Hoping you can help. I think Sa Mola de S'Esclops is going to be the nearest place to me to escape for a couple of hours in the morning before the family wakes up when we're on hols next week. I've read a bit about the place in books (especially the Birding Tourist's Guide to...
  11. htcdude

    Bug ID, Dubai

    Hi guys, My nrother in law sent me this from Dubai recently, anyone have any ideas on what it is please? Thanks, Nige
  12. htcdude

    Binocular issue - self-repair...

    Hi guys, I have a pair of Bushnell NatureView Plus 8x42 binoculars which my daughter dropped a couple of years back. Since then when I look through them the focus is out of sync (ie one lens is in focus when the other isn't). Now I've bought a new pair I was going to look at taking these...
  13. htcdude

    Passerine, Mallorca

    Just looking through some old holiday pics and found this. Is it a Spotted Flycatcher please? Taken in Mallorca, May 2009. Thanks, Nige
  14. htcdude

    Mallorca info

    Hi guys, Am planning on being in Mallorca for a family holiday in April and hoping to have a small amount of time birding. Have a couple of questions though: 1) I know we plan on going to Sa Dragonera on one of our days, can anyone share info on what birds I might see there in April? 2) Are...
  15. htcdude

    Gull ID, UK

    One more gull for ID please, taken this week in Cornwall: I keep trying to convince myself this is Yellow-legged but thinking it's a 1st winter Herring? If someone could help with by pointing out the reasons as well that'd be great, I'm trying to learn them a bit better. The reason I...
  16. htcdude

    2 gulls, UK

    Hi guys, Could I have an ID on these 2 gulls please? Taken this week in Cornwall: Black-headed Gull? Med Gull? Thanks, Nige
  17. htcdude

    Tern & other, UK

    Hi guys, Could someone ID these 2 please? Taken on Sat near Poole, UK: I'm thinking Sandwich Tern? And would this just be a larger juvenile gull hanging with the rest of the gulls? Thanks, Nige
  18. htcdude

    Glaucous or Iceland Gull?

    Glaucous or Iceland?? This bird was in a field with 2 Glaucous Gull just outside Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts. Last night there were 3 Glaucous, but this has been suggested as a possible Iceland or Iceland hybrid. Any thoughts please? Thanks, Nige
  19. htcdude

    Duck ID, UK

    Distant dodgy handheld digiscoped shot from this morning at the Cotswold Lakes. I presume a female Tufted as opposed to Scaup? But did have decent amount of white and fairly pale flanks. Thanks, Nige
  20. htcdude

    ID for Seabird, UK

    Hi guys, I know this might seem ridiculous given the size of the photo, but I presume it is most likely a Manx Shearwater? Seen off of Prawle Point, Devon last Thursday. Thanks, Nige
  21. htcdude

    Birding Dubai

    Hi guys, So hopefully next year I will be taking a family holiday to Dubai. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good sightings websites, or recommend any spots please? Not sure how much access I'll have to a car. Also are there any good accounts on Twitter to follow? Thanks, Nige
  22. htcdude

    Crabs and Jellyfish for ID, Oman

    Can anyone help with these mariners please? Many thanks, Nige
  23. htcdude

    Oman IDs #5 - waders 2

    Last ones thanks: 1 - Ruff 2 - Ruff 3 & 4 - no idea but doesn't look normal! 5 - Whimbrel Thanks, Nige
  24. htcdude

    Oman IDs #4 - waders 1

    A few waders: 1, 2, 3 - all different birds but I believe are Greenshank? 4 - Little Stints (I know closer bird is Common Sandpiper) 5 - Pacific Golden Plover Thanks, Nige
  25. htcdude

    Oman IDs #3 - Herons

    A few Herons confusing me: 1 - Black-headed Heron 2 - Night Heron 3 & 4 - Is it melanistic?? 5 - Night Heron Thanks again, Nige
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