Recent content by nbalblas

Hey guys! Been a while since I've posted on birdforum. In the spring of 2017 and 2018 I did 6 days of intensive birding in 6 provinces in Holland to see how many species I could find per province. I did 6 days in the end of May. So, in 2019 I will be doing this again. But this time, I'd like...

Tbh, I never look at the taxonomy of birds. I stick with the human on that subject;) Thank you for teaching me to take a look at primaries next time.

Yes, a Willow Warbler. They are "usually" more yellow than Chiffchaff, and, the legs are paler/reddish. Chiffchaffs have nearly always black or atleast dark legs.

#1 & #3 Barn Swallows Rest are House Martins. And yes, they are very quick indeed.

Anyone any ideas?

Agree with Microtus

Looking at the behaviour of the bottom Skua in that picture, it must be a Great Skua.

The BOP's are indeed Kestrels. I'll leave the Gulls for the more educated among us.

Agree with the above.

Looks like a juvenile Yellow Rumped Warbler. Looking at the bill it's an insect-eater.

My IDs are based on that assumption..

Exactly Andy, forgot the reason too.

Not too good with pelagics, #1 Fulmar #2 and #3 Manx Shearwater #4 sooty shearwater Again, not sure though...

Exactly. But even more species to choose from....

I can't help you with your picture, but, I have never seen any Swift perched on a wire like this. Could it be a Swallow?