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    Recommended Bird Guide(s) for Malaysia

    Many thanks for that Jim, I have passed on this info - together with website details in the hope that he too might register.
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    Recommended Bird Guide(s) for Malaysia

    A friend who is resident in Malaysia has asked if I can recommend a particular bird-guide book for his part of the world. He has used "A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia" by Craig Robson to date, but finds some of the taxonomy slightly confusing. I would be grateful for any...
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    High Flying Flock (Berwick) UK c 15 Apr 2016

    A colleague on another website recently posted this pic. High flying birds near the coast in the Berwick area "a few days ago". No further detail. My guess would be Cormorants, but a more informed opinion would be welcomed.
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    Red-Throated Loon or? (Germany)

    Many thanks folks - Germany lifer for me. Mike B
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    Red-Throated Loon or? (Germany)

    Confirmation please (or otherwise) on birds depicted in photos attached. Seen this morning on local (large) waterbody. Although views were distant, with scope on 30x my thoughts were probable RTL. Advice greatly appreciated. Mike Bramwell
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    Gulls - Lake Constance

    Got it Stonechat 1! I've just noticed your location - so it should then be Bodensee. But outside of our domain, I don't think Bodensee is that well known. Many thanks Lou, I am much wiser for your help. Mike B
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    Gulls - Lake Constance

    Well spotted Stonechat - Lake Constance, Europe ..... MIKE b
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    Gulls - Lake Constance

    Seen today, on the lake (during a short holiday), in the company of 3 adult YL Gulls, and one 3cy Common Gull. Pics 1 to 3 all the of same bird - the leg colour appeared grey/pink. The bird in Pic 4 launched just as I pressed the shutter, but may prove useful for underside plumage. I suspect...
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    Are Bird Hides 'Uncomfortable' Places?

    I wouldn't normally offer a reply that is a way off-thread, BUT I have to say that I have been amazed at Swarovski's after sales service. My dog ran into my HD80 while it was propped against the hallway wall (he was on cat-alert). Damage? Mounting foot completely severed from body. Sent the...
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    Goose Hybrid Saarland Germany

    Seen recently with ca 85 Canada Geese (sorry about pic quality). It may have been previously reported as Canada Goose x Greylag, though I have a suspicion there might be an element of-Bar Headed Goose (head and bill colouration); they are seen quite often in this region. Any other offers? Many...
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    Just another tufty (Germany)?

    Thanks for your confirmation folks, Tufty it is then. Mike B
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    Just another tufty (Germany)?

    Watched this bird for an hour in the rain this morning. Talked myself into thinking it was Aythya hybrid, but in better light later in the day I had to opt for Tufted Duck (imm female). Anyone like to confirm, please. Mike B
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    Did I do the right thing?

    That's quite a nifty trick actually. How large do you reckon do they have to be, would an A4 sized picture of a raptor silhouette be large enough? Couldn't find any on Amazon nor eBay. Also, what should I feed to an average bird in case this happens? Would sunflower seeds work? Try "raptor...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Hi hpski. I had the same misfortune when I moved to my current house some years ago, then I noticed stick-on raptor silhouettes (in black) on the local bus shelter glass panels. I placed a few on the outside windows all round my house, and have not lost a bird in the same manner since. Mike B
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    Linnet or 'innit' Germany

    Thanks again folks. I'll try and do better with the pics in future. Mike B
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    Linnet or 'innit' Germany

    Hi Andy, These are not much better, I'm afraid. Cropped, but losing the definition. Should have done the shots through my scope and digicam in the open, rather than from the comfort of the car. Thanks anyway Mike B
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    Linnet or 'innit' Germany

    Taken today on remote farmland track. I think that all pics are of Linnet ....... but ..... the streaking seems rather strong (particularly on the back). Any other offers? Many thanks Mike B
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    Distant Duck (Aythya?) SW Germany

    Thanks Andrew and JP. MB
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    Distant Duck (Aythya?) SW Germany

    Seen very distant this morning - alone on large body of water. Tuft not evident (to me, at least), but back did look uniform dark. I was also struck by the length of neck showing. Any takers before I commit it to the "not known, possible Scaup or hybrid)" bin? MB
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    Female (Greater) Scaup or (most likely) hybrid, SW Germany

    Many thanks Jan-Paul and mäkpe .... I am a wiser person for your help. Good birding MB
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    Female (Greater) Scaup or (most likely) hybrid, SW Germany

    The bird shown in the photographs was found on my local patch this morning on a small (but isolated) pond. The lack of crest, strong white feathering at base of bill, well rounded head, evidence of white ear-coverts, and small black "nail" at tip of bill all suggest (Greater) Scaup .... but it...
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    Is there a perfect Field Notebook

    There are increasing restrictions on what may be "exported" mail order from UK to other "European" countries, Amazon products included. I ordered my A6 hardbacks from Amazon delivered to a UK address (close contact), who then posted via usual mail method. Tedious, but practical. MB
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    Birding in Rheinland-Pfalz, west Germany

    Hi Samuel, Hope I'm not too late. You could try website Ornitho.de, which is used by most serious birders here. To access historic records through DATABASE ENQUIRIES you would need to qualify by sighting reports. However, I think you will be able to access daily reports for RP in any event...
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    Swaro UK e-mail address?

    Dave, Try [email protected], But I didn't get anywhere until I contacted Austria direct: SWAROVSKI OPTIK Vertriebs GMBH Monika Jenewein Vertrieb - Sales Daniel-Swarovski-Straße 70 6067 Absam, Austria Tel. +43 (0) 5223/511-6236 Fax +43 (0) 5223/41 860...
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    Now That's What I Call Service!

    Whatever the merits of one 'scope brand compared to another, you will need to go a long way to beat Swarovski after-sales service. My Parson Russel Terrier recently took umbrage at a front door caller and in his haste to sort the matter out upended my ATS 80HD which was propped up against the...
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