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Recent content by vilbs

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    Possible Eagle - today - Interlaken, Switzerland

    doh! Thank you. Makes sense now in hindsight :D
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    Possible Eagle - today - Interlaken, Switzerland

    Hi there. Video of possible Eagle today. Could someone confirm please. I've also attached some screen grabs.
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    Bird of prey - Gstaad, Switzerland - yesterday

    Oh wonderful! Really pleased with that. Beautiful to watch. Thanks very much.
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    Bird of prey - Gstaad, Switzerland - yesterday

    Could it be a Bearded Vulture?
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    Bird of prey - Gstaad, Switzerland - yesterday

    Hi, Can anyone identify this possible eagle soaring yesterday near Gstaad? YouTube link Many thanks!
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    Common bird ID - Boston, MA - yesterday

    Thanks for confirming Bewick, and thank you nartreb for your detailed suggestions. Am in discussion with the family re a revised holiday itinerary 😁 thank you both again
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    Common bird ID - Boston, MA - yesterday

    Hi. Currently holidaying in America (Boston) for the first time so trying to get to know the common birds. Could someone confirm the Blue Jays, American Robin and the unknown for me please. Many thanks! PS any recommendations for some birding spots near the city centre would be appreciated...
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    Peregrine? La Rochelle, France - yesterday

    Many thanks both of you for your Kestrel confirmation. Much appreciated.
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    Peregrine? La Rochelle, France - yesterday

    I only had my phone camera with me but was surprised to see what I thought were Peregrine Falcons roosting at a fairly low level at the top of the Clock Tower in the centre of town. I asked some locals but no one seemed to know (or were particularly interested). If anyone is able to ID from my...
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    Greenfinch and Linnet confirmation please. Worcestershire UK, last week

    Hi Alexander and thanks for your thoughts. Yes the first 2 are the same bird - and I agree with you - on further review I think it is a Chaffinch as well. Just a strange angle :) And thank you for the Linnet confirmation. Many thanks.
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    Greenfinch and Linnet confirmation please. Worcestershire UK, last week

    Hello! Could someone confirm the ID of these 2 birds please. I am thinking Greenfinch and Linnet? Many thanks.
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    Sparrowhawk confirmation please, Worcestershire UK, April.

    Thank you all - regardless of sex - good to confirm a Sparrowhawk!
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    Sparrowhawk confirmation please, Worcestershire UK, April.

    Hi. I am pretty sure this is a Male Sparrowhawk but thought I would double check with my more learned colleagues. Many thanks.
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