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Evening all, I was wondering if this is a possible Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull, taken in Dublin on 23/11/2013. Main points for me are the mid-grey mantle (almost exactly mid-range between the Herrings and the one LBB present) combined with the pink legs and the single mirror on p10. The...

Having loosely followed the splitting and renaming of Troglodytes troglodytes, I wondered if there was a better modifier than 'Eurasian'? While there's nothing wrong with the term, it seems a shame to use something so utilitarian on a wren. Looking into it a little, I've seen a couple of vague...

Evening all, Saw this raptor this morning on the coast in Singapore. It was larger than a Common Buzzard (which I've also seen this morning - apparently uncommon here). I've gone through the list of raptors in Singapore and the region in general in Robson's Bird's of South-east Asia and...

Saw this rather small hare on the heath in Holyrood Park the other day. It was a little larger than the nearby rabbit, but the muzzle, coat and face aren't right for rabbit and it's not lanky enough for a Brown Hare (at least in my rather limited experience). I reckon it's a Mountain Hare, but...

I know there was an older thread here, but though it worth getting a few more opinions as time's passed since then. I'm using a real mish-mash of pencil types based on a) what's available and b) what effect I'm looking for. I'm torn on which are my current favourites: either Caran D'Ache...

I've seen lots of threads from people new to birding, or going on holiday somewhere unfamiliar, who ask what's the best field guide for such-and-such a place. I wondered if the denizens of the books department here would mind helping to create a list of the best field guides for different...

I've seen lots of threads from people new to birding, or going on holiday somewhere unfamiliar, who ask what's the best field guide for such-and-such a place. I wondered if the denizens of the books department here would mind helping to create a list of the best field guides for different...

I've seen lots of threads from people new to birding, or going on holiday somewhere unfamiliar, who ask what's the best field guide for such-and-such a place. I wondered if the denizens of the books department here would mind helping to create a list of the best field guides for different...

This year, I'm trying for 300 Australian birds without my own transport. An excellent trip to Cairns provided a massive boost to the list, but living in the wasteland that is Adelaide, it's going to be hard work... 001) Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen, Parkside, SA, 01/01/2012 002)...

As ever, the time I get for sketching seems to be diminishing each year but every now and again I get a good reason to give it a go. I did a couple of drawings for friends recently, which I've not had the time to post until now. I don't get much time to post on BF any more, either, but I still...

Just the front page of an article in advance of print, but I'm not thrilled to have to take a few birds off of my list...

Hi all, To start off, I've got a Sony Alpha 230 with 18-55 mm and 80-300 mm kit lenses, with access to a 55-200 mm lens. The problem I have is that I'm going to do a bit of photography for Opus of some extinct birds in our university's museum, but the light is very dim and I can't use flash...

001) Grey Butcherbird Cracticus torquatus, Hornsby, NSW, 1/1/2011 002) Noisy Miner Manorina melanocephala, Hornsby, NSW, 01/01/2011 003) Rainbow Lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus, Hornsby, NSW, 01/01/2011 004) Welcome Swallow Hirundo neoxena, Hornsby, NSW, 01/01/2011 005) Little Wattlebird...

Australian Field Guides There have been a few threads asking about Australian field guides from time to time and I’ve managed to get enough of them to do a bit of a comparison. Bearing in mind these are my opinions, hopefully it will be useful to anyone who’s looking to buy a guide before...

Another year, another country to start in... 001) Grey Butcherbird Cracticus torquatus, Hornsby, 01/01/2010 002) Noisy Miner Manorina melanocephala, Hornsby, 01/01/2010 003) Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita, Hornsby, 01/01/2010 004) Rainbow Lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus , Hornsby...

Saw this fellow in the park and noticed it stood out from the Pacific Black Ducks. Looked slightly darker, has orange feet (instead of grey), more Mallard-type bill colouring, orange face (instead of buff) and a more speckled breast. Any ideas? Gheers, Tony

Saw these two out and about in the bush today. The first (pitures in ths post) has me stumped completely, but I reckon the second (the following post) being a thornbill of sorts. I wasn't sure about a Brown Thornbill as the eye and leg colours seem wrong and there is a lot of streaking all the...

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Evenin' all, I saw this fellow on the lake in the Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney and thought he looked a bit odd, even for a yuck duck. No curly tail, somewhat odd head shape, rather straight top side to the bill. Any ideas, or just a odd-looking farmyarder?

This fellow's caught me a bit - the eye is brown for a start, which would imply a juvenile, but the beak is long and the feathers look well worn. Also, the throat hackles are either very neat and flat, or missing. Still an Australian Raven, or something else? Cheers, Tony