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Recent content by chris23565

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    Adelaide/Barossa Valley early Nov 2016 - 1

    1&2 im not sure possibly Red-rumped Parrot, 3/4/5 is a Thornbill, I had lots of trouble identifying these possibly a Chestnut-rumped Thornbill which has a white eye, im probably wrong on all of those guesses though!!
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    Adelaide, Latinga Wetlands Nov 2016

    I think 1 and 4 look like Grey Teal (red eye), I agree with 2 & 3, not sure about the last possibly juv Grey Teal or chestnut Teal. Really enjoyed my visit to this small reserve, i was lucky to bump into a few birders who showed me around and managed to add several new species to my list because...
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    Adelaide - Coorong National Park Nov 2016

    I'm no expert having only been there once 12 months ago but the harrier is a Swamp Harrier, I agree with Silver Gull and the 4th looks like a Singing Honeyeater
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    Dubai Airport

    You should see Common Myna inside the airport terminal flying and calling around the roof, I also saw Eurasian Collared Dove & House Sparrow, good luck with your trip.
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    Essex or Small Skipper

    Thanks again for the info, very useful website.
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    Essex or Small Skipper

    Thanks, that's a good start, we thought same when we saw it but another local isn't so sure.
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    Essex or Small Skipper

    Taken at Silverdale CP in Staffs where essex skippers have been seen, any thoughts would be appreciated.
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    Butterfly ID

    Thanks, I think I've actually attached the wrong bloody butterfly and now can't find the one I want!!
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    Butterfly ID

    Hi, wonder if someone could possibly help with the id of this butterfly please, it was actually taken back in 2011 at Westport Lake in Staffordshire, I'm sorry but I can't give a precise date. It has more recently been identified as a Purple Hairstreak but having looked online recently I'm...
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    Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire

    Thanks Guys for the info re Trig point, I'll be giving it ago tomorrow in the pouring rain!!
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    Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire

    Can anyone help out with exactly where Tig point/Warrens Parr is on Cannock chase please. Thanks
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    Yorkshire Birding

    Thanks for the help guys
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    Yorkshire Birding

    Snap, all I can see on Birdguides is wooden bridge off road, but would appreciate if anyone can help with the road name, and is the wooden bridge along the Res or away from the res, any help would be appreciated. I'm hoping to make the trip tomorrow morning. Chris
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    Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire

    He's up to 900 now!!! he must be hiding in the bushes at Rudyard with a little counter, either way, one things for sure its been a well watched and admired bird and put Staffs back on the map.
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    Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire

    According to Lee Evans over 500 birders have now connected with the Caspian Tern, not sure if that's just in Staffs or at both sites, either way it's certainly drawn in the crowds, with the bird being more popular in Staffs ;) Massive thanks to everyone who has sent in photo's to the blog, I'm...
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