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  1. Widus

    Hazel grouse or black grouse droppings (Switzerland, May)

    I just got a mail from a Tetraonidae expert from ornitho.ch. The droppings are too large for Hazel Grouse. They are from the Black Grouse thus.
  2. Widus

    Hazel grouse or black grouse droppings (Switzerland, May)

    Thanks Richard :)
  3. Widus

    Hazel grouse or black grouse droppings (Switzerland, May)

    Hi, The question is in the title. Is it possible to identify the species based on these droppings? Best, Christian
  4. Widus

    Warbler - Israel September

    Hi, Long primary projection would restrict this bird to Reed, Marsh, Great Reed, Olive Tree. Olive Tree would have paler edge on secondaries. The bird has a thrush-like appearance. Could it be a Great Reed? Or is it something totally different?
  5. Widus

    Flycatcher (Israel - September)

    Hi, Which species of flycatcher is it? Jizz points to European Pied but wing pattern may not fully match this species IMO (not enough white on the tertials for example). Apology for the out-of-focus picture. Best, Christian
  6. Widus

    Common or spotted redshank (Israel - September)

    Thanks for the confirmation :)
  7. Widus

    Common or spotted redshank (Israel - September)

    Hi, I initially thought it was a common redshank but other people are now suggesting spotted redshank. Which species is it then?
  8. Widus

    Pratincole (Israel - September)

    Yes the ID guide is excellent. The extent of the red on the bill points towards collared indeed. I have a hard time to distinguish the tail on this bird though so I cannot appreciate the tail character.
  9. Widus

    Pratincole (Israel - September)

    Hi, Would it be possible to identify this pratincole down to the species level? The bird was not seen flying unfortunately. Regards, Christian
  10. Widus

    House or Spanish Sparrow (Israel - September)

    To clarify: the two images are from the same bird.
  11. Widus

    House or Spanish Sparrow (Israel - September)

    Hi, I initially thought it was a house sparrow but taking a second look I am wondering now whether it is a Spanish (the head pattern would fit as well as the rather marked streaking on the flanks). Christian
  12. Widus

    Lanius minor or excubitor?

    Thanks :)
  13. Widus

    Lanius minor or excubitor?

    Hi, Picture taken in Israël in September. I am hesitating between a Lesser and a Great Grey Shrike. What do you think? Have a great day, Christian
  14. Widus

    Clanga eagle (Israël - September)

    Thanks for your input(y)
  15. Widus

    Clanga eagle (Israël - September)

    Hi, These are long-shot photos of what seems to be a Clanga eagle. Any chance to say whether it is a greater or lesser spotted eagle? Christian
  16. Widus

    Brown job - Israel (September)

    Although I guess Upcher's is as valid an option as is Eastern Olivaceous, right?
  17. Widus

    Brown job - Israel (September)

    Thanks for your comments. I am happy with the idea that this is an Eastern Olivaceous Warbler.
  18. Widus

    Brown job - Israel (September)

    Hi, I have only this image of the bird photographed in September at Ein Gedi near the Dead Sea in Israel. I wonder if someone can put a name on it? A warbler maybe? Or a wheatear? Christian
  19. Widus

    Ortolan or Cretzschmar's Bunting (Southern Israel - September)

    This photo was taken September 10, 2019.
  20. Widus

    Ortolan or Cretzschmar's Bunting (Southern Israel - September)

    Combining the comments of Phil and Harry, would Cretzschmar's be the best option?
  21. Widus

    Ortolan or Cretzschmar's Bunting (Southern Israel - September)

    The image?
  22. Widus

    Ortolan or Cretzschmar's Bunting (Southern Israel - September)

    Hi, Is it possible to tell which species it is based on the picture provided? Christian
  23. Widus

    Small wader - Somme (France)

    Thanks. Must be Common Sandpiper indeed. I found images of Common Sandpipers on the web showing their underwing, which fits the pattern seen on my bird.
  24. Widus

    Small wader - Somme (France)

    Hi, I photographed a Garganey at the Ornithological Nature Reserve at Grand-Laviers (Somme - France) in May. Looking at these pictures on my computer, I now see that there is another small bird on the left of the Garganey. It looks like a wader but I cannot put a name on it. The underwing is...
  25. Widus

    Hipppolais (Baie de Somme, France - May)

    Thanks for your comments. I had a hard time appreciating how long the primaries were.
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