Newbie question bird identification (3 Viewers)

[Dave Smith]

Hi Okitsme
I do not want to do anything to spoil this wonderful thread, but if you would like me to be an independent witness, I could come round tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. I do not need to come for my own sake as you have long since convinced me. I will PM you my phone number.

Dave

 

[Dave Smith]

Well I'm going round tomorrow afternoon - so watch this space.
Knowing my luck it won't turn up. What then? !!

 

[seb_seb]

Then you go to homebase and ask for a plastic dipper!!!(just stirring things up...i belive that its real )

 

[viking]

I believe you okitsme !

Maybe you should release the video on the web so we can all see the bird moving ?

This is the most interesting reading I've done for a while...

o

 

[tf1044x]

When in India a couple of years ago, I saw lots of these birds in the Himalayan foothills at Nanital. There used to be as many as twenty in a flock, all moving along foraging as they went, which included going through gardens.
It is quite feasible that these birds are kept in captivity, and can consequently escape. The way this thread has been going, it sounds as though someone has committed a crime instead of just finding an escape bird in his garden.

 

[Dave Smith]

The way this thread has been going, it sounds as though someone has committed a crime instead of just finding an escape bird in his garden.

Trev
This is a serious accusation. What evidence from previous posts prompts you to say this?

 

[Colin]

I think Trev means that the bird has got to okitsme's garden as a result of someone commiting a crime such as stealing or importing caged birds illegally and that the bird has either been deliberately set free for whatever reason or it has escaped accidentally from the criminal but it has not escaped from a bona fide collection.


Colin

 

[Angela]

I don't think that Trev meant that. I think he was referring to the fact that okitsme has been treated with some suspicion. Maybe I'm wrong though.

I can't wait to hear if Dave manages to catch a glimpse of it this afternoon.

 

[Dave Smith]

I would be happy with Colin's explanation.

 

[okitsme]

Humble Pie
Humble pie was a 17th century English dish made with the heart, liver, kidneys, etc. of a deer, baked in a crust with apples, currants and spices.

In Old English, 'numble' referred to edible animal organs (liver, kidneys, heart, etc). Originating in the 17th century, a 'numble pie' evolved into 'umble pie' and finally 'humble pie'.

I just thought some of you may need this recipe later on !!

 

[birdman]

So, it that served with custard or gravy?

 

[Angela]

Does this mean that Dave's visit was successful?

 

[Dave Smith]

Yes my visit was very successful.
This first picture was taken with a x3 teleconvertor. The bird arrived within minutes of my arrival. It is absolutely wonderful.

 

[okitsme]

Come on dave THATS A PLASTIC DIPPER !!!

 

[Dave Smith]

I then set up my telescope ready for the next visit as it didn't stay long first time although mission was accomplished. We waited and waited and waited. Almost on the point of giving up it came back. In my excitement to get the bird centred in the camera most were blurred. This one has its feet missing but otherwise I think you would agree that it is not made of plastic or other man made material.

BTW these were taken through a leaded glass window.

 

[Angela]

Brilliant photos Dave, well done! I guess you're feeling pretty good now Roger?

 

[Dave Smith]

And here are the two intrepid birders. Okitsme on the left.

 

[okitsme]

Okitsme on the left.

"ok its you on the right" dont you mean

I'm looking a bit rough for a 15 to 20 year old dont you think !

 

[Richard Ford]

Well apologies from me as I had at one point entirely convinced myself this was an elaborate wined up sorry for doubting you Roger. Nice pictures Dave well done. :t:
I hope you can relax now Roger and enjoy the rest of the Forum.

BTW, How much did you pay Dave the Taxidermist? 3

Rich

 

[Michael Frankis]

Well done Okitsme & Dave! And the bird for performing so well.

I see no movie clip, though!

Michael