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alan_rymer · Monday 29th September 2003, 20:08

I know this is a crappy photo. 100yards handheld at x60 on the scope and getting dark.
But can you indentify these two?.
Took this this evening close to home!.

James Armstrong · Monday 29th September 2003, 20:13

Have you been drinking, Alan?

james

Stephen Dunstan · Monday 29th September 2003, 20:37

Kingfisher and Sparrowhawk?

Stephen.

CJW · Monday 29th September 2003, 20:37

I can see a Kingfisher. I think.
Not even sure I can see a second bird....

Stephen Dunstan · Monday 29th September 2003, 20:38

Come on Chris - it's bigger than the Kingfisher!

Stephen.

logos · Monday 29th September 2003, 20:56

Where is it in relation to that Stick Insect?

Spud

Geoff Pain · Monday 29th September 2003, 20:59

Kingfisher and Wood Pigeon or Collared Dove?

Stephen Dunstan · Monday 29th September 2003, 21:01

If it is a Collared Dove I apologise to CJW for my impertinence!

Regards,

Stephen.

simondix · Monday 29th September 2003, 21:04

A Kingfisher about to be overcome by Sauron.

simondix · Monday 29th September 2003, 21:47

On a more serious note. Kingfisher on left and is that a bittern on the right? If not a bit of wood.

alan_rymer · Monday 29th September 2003, 22:19

Well done Spar & Stephen

Kingfisher and Sparrowhark ( F ).
The Sparrowhawk was there for a good 5 mins and then the Kingfisher came and perched. They were watching each other again for about 5 mins.
I think a game of chicken was being played!.
The Spar left first.
I guess the Kingfisher won.

James

After seeing the half dozen pics I took, that was the best by the way, I did have a drink.

alan_rymer · Monday 29th September 2003, 22:22

Simondix

I wish it was a Bittern!.

alan_rymer · Monday 29th September 2003, 22:46

Spar.

No its a fully scaled mirror.
I wish it was a Barbel at 22lb!.

alan_rymer · Monday 29th September 2003, 23:08

True

But I,m modest and didn't want to overawe!.
At least, thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!.

christineredgate · Monday 29th September 2003, 23:45

Well if you chaps can identify from a picture of that calibre,you really are something else.In future I will have absolutely no qualms about submitting my rather blurred efforts for ID.Incidentally,Stephen and Chris,where was Michael when all this was going on,was it too difficult for him!!(joke ,joke,).
Well done all of you,I am very impressed.
Christine.

Monday 29th September 2003, 20:08	#1
alan_rymer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Woodley, Berkshire Posts: 3,053	Identify these birds I know this is a crappy photo. 100yards handheld at x60 on the scope and getting dark. But can you indentify these two?. Took this this evening close to home!. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Alan Its not an optical illusion!. It just looks like it!.
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Monday 29th September 2003, 20:13	#2
James Armstrong Flowerpot Man Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dover, Kent, U.K. Posts: 298	Have you been drinking, Alan? james __________________ james There'll be blue birds over...

Monday 29th September 2003, 20:37	#3
Stephen Dunstan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancs Posts: 1,801 Blog Entries: 16	Kingfisher and Sparrowhawk? Stephen. __________________ Taxi! Follow that bunting...

Monday 29th September 2003, 20:37	#4
CJW Grumpy Git Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 4,621	I can see a Kingfisher. I think. Not even sure I can see a second bird.... __________________ Chris Isle of Man Birding

Monday 29th September 2003, 20:38	#5
Stephen Dunstan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancs Posts: 1,801 Blog Entries: 16	Come on Chris - it's bigger than the Kingfisher! Stephen. __________________ Taxi! Follow that bunting...

Monday 29th September 2003, 20:56	#6
logos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: uk Posts: 562	Where is it in relation to that Stick Insect? Spud

Monday 29th September 2003, 20:59	#7
Geoff Pain Rural Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Stackhouse,North Yorkshire Posts: 1,660 My location	Kingfisher and Wood Pigeon or Collared Dove? __________________ Geoff In order to see birds it is necessary to become part of the silence. Robert Lynd

Monday 29th September 2003, 21:01	#8
Stephen Dunstan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancs Posts: 1,801 Blog Entries: 16	If it is a Collared Dove I apologise to CJW for my impertinence! Regards, Stephen. __________________ Taxi! Follow that bunting...

Monday 29th September 2003, 21:04	#9
simondix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Redditch, England Posts: 339	A Kingfisher about to be overcome by Sauron. __________________ Simon

Monday 29th September 2003, 21:47	#10
simondix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Redditch, England Posts: 339	On a more serious note. Kingfisher on left and is that a bittern on the right? If not a bit of wood. __________________ Simon

Monday 29th September 2003, 22:19	#11
alan_rymer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Woodley, Berkshire Posts: 3,053	Well done Spar & Stephen Kingfisher and Sparrowhark ( F ). The Sparrowhawk was there for a good 5 mins and then the Kingfisher came and perched. They were watching each other again for about 5 mins. I think a game of chicken was being played!. The Spar left first. I guess the Kingfisher won. James After seeing the half dozen pics I took, that was the best by the way, I did have a drink. __________________ Alan Its not an optical illusion!. It just looks like it!.
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Monday 29th September 2003, 22:22	#12
alan_rymer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Woodley, Berkshire Posts: 3,053	Simondix I wish it was a Bittern!. __________________ Alan Its not an optical illusion!. It just looks like it!.
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Monday 29th September 2003, 22:46	#13
alan_rymer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Woodley, Berkshire Posts: 3,053	Spar. No its a fully scaled mirror. I wish it was a Barbel at 22lb!. __________________ Alan Its not an optical illusion!. It just looks like it!.
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Monday 29th September 2003, 23:08	#14
alan_rymer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Woodley, Berkshire Posts: 3,053	True But I,m modest and didn't want to overawe!. At least, thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!. __________________ Alan Its not an optical illusion!. It just looks like it!.
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Monday 29th September 2003, 23:45	#15
christineredgate Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Comp-2009 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Haverigg,South Cumbria Posts: 23,064 My location	Well if you chaps can identify from a picture of that calibre,you really are something else.In future I will have absolutely no qualms about submitting my rather blurred efforts for ID.Incidentally,Stephen and Chris,where was Michael when all this was going on,was it too difficult for him!!(joke ,joke,). Well done all of you,I am very impressed. Christine. __________________ Haverigg.com Ride Free,Fly Free. Avatar by Tracker(Tom) Christine
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