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    Pipit id (W France)

    https://observation.org/observation/325621750/ I've come along this record (not mine), and I'm wondering if it could be a Tree Pipit instead of Meadow? On basis of strong bill, large supercilium, weaks flanks streaks Thanks
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    Sharp-shinned or Cooper's? Ventura CA

    Pic not mine I'm leaning towards Sharp-shinned Thank you
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    Thekla Lark? Morocco

    I've seen this bird - among others - on oct 31st in Agouti, Atlas alt. 1850m short bill, straight/convex lower mandible, face pattern, general coloration... might suggest Thekla ?
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    Crag Martin? Atlas, Morocco

    Apparently Rock Martin is also an option in this area, but I guess that black underwing coverts point toward Crag Martin?
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    Sparrow or Goshawk? Morocco

    Tabant, Atlas, altitude 2000m I've got only 2 pictures ; structure and underwing pattern suggest Gos ?
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    Buteo sp. ? Atlas, Morocco

    Hi, I've seen this bird from a very long distance ; I'm having difficulties to identify... Location : Agouti, Atlas, altitude 1850m Is it an Atlas LLB ? Or just a Common Buzzard ? thanks edit: photos weren't attached
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    passerine in Morroco - no photo

    Hi, I saw yesterday at least 4 times the same bird, in the same position, on the road between Tamelett and Marrakech. It was standing on top of a small thorny-type bush on the side of the road. With a fairly strong sun, the back of the bird looked to me not quite black, but pretty dark ; so was...
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    Common or Lesser Kestrel ? (Atlas, Morocco)

    Hello, I've seen this falcon today in Agouti, Atlas (altitude 1900m). I only managed to take these pictures through my bins. Little facial moustache, little spots on belly, grey marking on the head... give me a good Lesser K feeling. Is it possible to get a definitive ID ? I don't know if it...
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    another Eurasian Reed vs Blyth's Reed Warbler question - Ile de Sein (France)

    that's also my thought. There aren't more photos. so I will let it as Eurasian
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    another Eurasian Reed vs Blyth's Reed Warbler question - Ile de Sein (France)

    I've seen this bird (oct 9th) together with another known and experienced birder. He was watching it before I could see the bird (better than I could see when I arrived), and was certain of the ID: Blyth's Reed. The photos I could take are poor, but he thinks it's enough to support the ID: short...
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    Do Blackcaps (or Garden Warblers) have barred undertail coverts?

    Reviewing my photos from Ile de Sein, taken in the last days, and I've got this bird, only seen from underside (no more photos), which seems to have barred undertail coverts. If there was a Barred Warbler in that bush, I guess I would have seen it, but who knows... I've seen only Blackcaps ; so...
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    G Cormorant, Shag or Black Scoter? Ile de Sein - France

    Apologies for the poor quality (birds were far!), but is it possible to ID this group of black birds? Taken on Ile de Sein on 11th october
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    Eur. Reed or Blyth's Reed Warbler ? Ile de Sein - France

    Seen this bird yesterday, which looked rather dull and pale, even at warm sun. It was very elusive but I managed to take these photos. I'd appreciate your input. Cheers
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    Age/sex W Marsh Harrier - France

    Photographed yesterday in West France. From reading Forsman, I would say it's a 2 CY female individual not juvenile because I can see moulting secondaries not adult because the tail is dark brown, iris is dark female because plumage is female/juv type, and silhouette is rather massive instead...
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    Wood Pigeon or Stock Dove ? (France)

    Hi, I'm sometimes confused by juvenile wood pigeons... Thank you
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    young Lammergeier ? French Alps

    Hi, I need a confirmation about this distant bird, seen at 3000m in Savoie, France, 2 weeks ago. For once I thought it could be an Egyptian Vulture, but now think it's a Lammergeier/Bearded Vulture (never know which one is the correct name) thank you
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    Marsh or Reed Warbler ? French Alps / Call ID

    Hi, I recorded this bird on August 9th in Bonneval-sur-Arc, Savoie, France Altitude : 1800m I know that Marsh Warblers are common there, and also breeding ; I've seen many of them. But the habitat suits better Reed Warblers (place was surrounded by reeds) which is why I want to be sure it's not...
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    Ventura, California

    Taken today in a garden. My guess is an Eastern Phoebe?
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    Ventura, California

    Taken a couple of days ago by my brother. Must be a female of a common bird... Perhaps some species of Sparrow ? Cannot find such an unstreaked plumage on my Sibley guide Thank you
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    Several birds near Ventura, California

    Photos are taken by my brother 1. (jan 1st) Common Grackle? 2. (jul 12th) Western Bluebird? 3. (jul 12th) Western Bluebird? (taken one min later, so presumably the same bird) 4. (jun 29th) Rufous Hummingbird? 5. (mar 17th) Slated-colored Junco? 6. (jun 29th) Tricolored Blackbird? 7. (nov 3rd)...
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    Kerala Warbler

    I've always had trouble seeing emargination on perched birds... Is it possible to explain on these pictures where exactly you see primaries and their emarginations? Thank you
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    Odd-looking Herring Gull ? (W France)

    Thanks, this is indeed useful! But the bird pictured shows a very rounded head and a light grey mantle, which doesn't favour YLG, does it?
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    Odd-looking Herring Gull ? (W France)

    This bird has been photographed (not by me) on Oct 23rd on Ile de Sein, France. These are the only pictures, no pictures in flight. What do you think about this very dark-marked head individual ? I've seen many pictures of HG with dark markings, but not as dark as this one. Here's what I've...
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    Advice about a possible Mountain Chiffchaff (France)

    This bird was observed yesterday on Ile de Sein. https://www.faune-bretagne.org/index.php?m_id=54&id=6942870 It has some characteristics of Mountain Chiffchaff : mostly brown tint without hint of green or yellow, white throat, black legs, black bill, short PP, buffy-white supercilium ; it...
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    Reed or Marsh Warbler ? (ile de Sein, France)

    This bird raises questions about its ID. It was seen today, and never called. The photos have only been cropped, no other modification. 3 taken under sun, 3 in the shadow of the bush. Thank you for your thoughts.
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