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    Thrush ID please - Koblenz of Germany

    Thanks for clarification, ChrisKten. From now on, I am more confident pointing to a juvenile Blackbird and say "I am certain it is a male" ...... since nobody can be sure :)
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    ID please ... Geneva, Switzerland

    Got it, Mike. I looked up my local birding guide again and found that migrating common starling did visit HK but they are no longer "common" here. Thanks again.
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    ID please ... Geneva, Switzerland

    Thanks, Nickderry. We have silky starling, black-necked starling etc in Hong Kong but none of this species. Any further clue to its species, please?
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    ID please ... Geneva, Switzerland

    Hi everybody! I came across this species while traveling to Geneva of Switzerland. Unfortunately I have no ID guide for the area. Please help. Many thanks in advance.
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    Thrush ID please - Koblenz of Germany

    Thanks again to all. The pdf is great but it makes me dizzy after scrolling through it :) Birdwatching has no depth ...
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    Thrush ID please - Koblenz of Germany

    Thanks, ChrisKten and scodger. Judging by your descriptions, shall I imagine that the bird will become wholly black when mature? And will its beak turn yellow then?
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    Thrush ID please - Koblenz of Germany

    Hi everybody! I came across this species many times so I believe it is quite common. Unfortunately I have no ID guide for the area since I am a tourist there. Pleasse help. Many thanks in advance.
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    65 vs 80

    I own a 65 but regret not to have a 80 in the first place when I go digiscoping. The price difference was 250 pounds 4 years ago but widens to 500 pounds now :(
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    Angle vs Straight

    I am so pleased to have found this thread since I am trying to make a similar decision. Thanks to all who shared their experience. I own an angled but encounter much inconvenience when I am inside a bird hide which makes me stand all the time even when I have a good seat in front of me. I may...
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    scope in hand luggage ?

    I will be going to Perth, WA from Hong Kong next week. The situation may be less restrictive. I intend to bring my camera backpack which can hold a scope, a 400mm lens and the camera body. Hope I can get thru and let you know. Further check the book by Arthur Morris, his advice is quoted...
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    Suggestions for Birding Locations in Perth, Western Australia

    Hi, all. I may have the chance to go birding in/around Perth on day-trip basis in next week. I have found the following thread posted in 2004. I would appreciate further or updated advice from birders who have been there. Many thanks in advance. http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=14122
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    New Raptors of the World Field Guide out

    Is the 2001 version having 900+ pages? Half that number is still at 400+. May need some weight training before bringing it out to the field ;)
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    Which is better warbler field guide?

    I have only one Warbler reference, the Warbler of Europe, Asia and North Africa by Kevin Baker (Helm ID Guides). I am a newbie in Warbler. Can anyone comment on the relative quality of this book? Thanks.
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    Bird book for India and a Book on Raptors

    For your information, Raptors of the World by Ferguson-Lees and Christie has 900+ pages. It may contain all the info you need.
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    Birds Of Prey/raptor Book.

    I am not sure if you want a field guide or a reference. I just came across this 900+ page mini-encyclopedia. You may want to check it out. I am not "recommending" this book yet as it has not arrived at this point in time. Raptors of the World [Hardcover] by Ferguson-Lees, James
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