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    Eastern Spain September

    Spent 18 days in Villaricos - on the coast near Vera and Garrucha - in September last year. Local birding was good for a UK visitor- Kentish Plover, Black-winged Stilt, Audouin's Gull, Black Wheatear, Hoopoe etc all reasonably common within a short distance from Villaricos. Also visited Cabo de...
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    Port Douglas Queensland

    Any help on this one please - taken December in Port Douglas Australia.
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    Which fish species attracting Streaked Shearwater?

    In December off the coast of Northern Territory Australia I observed a large number of Streaked Shearwaters among a lot of fish which often leap high out of the water as in the photos. The fish were probably on average around 18inches long or more so clearly the birds were feeding on the bait...
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    Brunei again!!

    One more from Brunei.
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    Brunei again

    Another Brunei beauty!! Any ideas please?
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    Another Brunei bird

    Apologies for the poor quality photo - I grabbed a quick out of focus shot before this striking black and yellow bird flew off.
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    ID please - Brunei

    Another Brunei bird - help please!
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    Dove Brunei

    Can anyone help ID this dove in Brunei please?
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    Gull off Malaga late May

    This very worn gull was pictured off Malaga - very pale with a light coloured bill. Reminiscent of 1st winter michahellis but what's with the pale bill?
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    Shearwater off Mexican Pacific coast

    This bird has very worn feathers, almost grey in parts, and initially suggested Buller's but on closer inspection it seems to be Pink-footed. Any thoughts welcome please.
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    Chile - Sierra Finch?

    Photographed near Punta Arenas Chile in February. There were obvious Grey-hooded Sierra Finches nearby but this bird had a pinky colour on the breast which made it look very different. Any ideas? Thanks, Eric
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    Chilean Patagonia - Miner?

    Photographed in Chile around 10 miles inland from Punta Arenas, this bird had a long thin bill which might indicate a possible Miner but there was no streaking on underbody. Poor photo I am afraid - snatched quickly against the light. Any help appreciated. Eric
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    Pelagic heaven

    March 8th 2012, off the coast of Peru, a huge flock of storm petrels - there were hundreds of birds mainly Wedge Rumped with some Elliot's and a few Markham's. It was impossible to get all in the frame. It was a truly wonderful sight even in this prolific area.
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    Buenos Aires - which Mockingbird

    I think this bird, seen in February in Buenos Aires, may be Chalk Browed Mockingbird - any thoughts please?
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    ID Buenos Aires Argentina please

    Can anyone ID this bird in B Aires please?
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    ID sparrow like bird, Uruguay

    Another bird seen around Montevideo, sparrow like with a yellow Junco like heavy bill- any help appreciated.
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    ID please Uruguay

    Can anyone ID this bird seen in several places around Montevideo Uruguay?
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    Rio de Janeiro hawk

    Got a quick photo of this hawk while on a coach in Rio. Can anyone help id this species please?
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    Rio de Janeiro Brazil sparrow

    Passing through Rio I saw this sparrow - I have no Brazilian field guide as only there 1 day. Anyone know what species this is please?
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    Falklands

    Am visiting Falklands - Port Stanley - later this month but for one day only as part of a cruise. Can anyone help with info on birding within walking distance of Stanley. The Opus entry here is ok but incomplete - hopefully I can add to it on my return. Also what is the taxi/public transport...
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    LBB Gull graelsii? Stavanger Norway

    Taken 27/06/11 in Stavanger Norway. I believe this is LBB graelsii, very light but also a fair amount of red bleeding into upper mandible. Again, any help appreciated.
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    Pale Gull Norway

    These bird photographs were taken in Stavanger Norway 27/6/11. Very pale birds with very worn feathers but structurally look like Herring Gull to me. Any gull expert help would be great in determining type and age. Thanks.
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    Grassquit?

    This was seen on Aruba, Netherland Antilles, in October 2010. I think it is possibly a Black Faced Grassquit. Does anyone know for sure please? Also is it male or female?
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    Unknown bird - Eleuthera

    Can anyone help me ID this bird please? Taken in Bahamas in October 2010 in scrubland near coast. I have scoured the Collins Field Guide for the West Indies but am still unsure.
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