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  1. M

    Arrival of woodlarks

    I see. They were singing today in the sunshine. Really felt like Spring.
  2. M

    Arrival of woodlarks

    Reports of woodlark in my area (south west of London). Very early in the year, so was wondering if anybody knows of the earliest recorded arrivals in the UK.
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    Now living in Central Germany

    Thanks Xenospiza There is another Marc who submits observations in this area, but I have indeed found ornitho. Wantage itself is close to Farmoor reservoir, otmoor and Port Meadow which are great for passage migrants, waders and terns. I have struggled to find many waders and terns in this area...
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    Now living in Central Germany

    I bought a book a while ago 'A birdwatching guide to Brandenburg and Berlin' by Roger White. I just noticed that it has a really good section on the area you described. I will be spending christmas at Spreewald so will drive up to see the Bustards. I note there are also hen harriers wintering there.
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    Now living in Central Germany

    I am lucky in that my in-laws live in Spreewald, close to the spectacular crane area (with the large observation tower). There are also great fish lakes (Radow I think) where I once saw WT Eagle, black kite, sparrowhawk, osprey, buzzard, kestrel and red kite in a single short visit. I will aim...
  6. M

    Now living in Central Germany

    Thanks for all the info. I live quite close to Kellarwald-Edersee so will definitely spend some time there in the early spring. Marc
  7. M

    Now living in Central Germany

    Ive seen a few middle spotted, but no lesser or grey headed. The latter would be a lifer for me so would love to see one. Have they any strongholds in central germany?
  8. M

    Now living in Central Germany

    Thanks Merlin The juvenile was more approachable than its parent, so managed a few good shots. Ive been luck enough to have a black woodpecker flying over the house but not been able to take a photo yet. Marc
  9. M

    Now living in Central Germany

    Hello I have started a bird blog in and around Marburg, Hessen. Please check it out if interested. www.sullbirdsingermany.wordpress.com Cheers, Marc
  10. M

    Canary confusion, Serengeti. Oct

    Hello there Please ID these canaries taken in the Serengeti. The last photo is a lark I think judging by the bill. Thanks Marc
  11. M

    Serengeti birds for ID, late Oct

    There is little curvature of the bill, maybe ruling out a few of the sunbirds. The copper sunbird has a straighter bill so would this be a contender. I must admit, sunbird did not occur to me when trying to identify it. Marc
  12. M

    Serengeti birds for ID, late Oct

    Actually, I think bird 1 may be a cisticola, perhaps croaking
  13. M

    Serengeti birds for ID, late Oct

    Hello everyone Please ID these birds : Photo 1 : Small bird that I thought may be a singing bush lark but no sign of streaking on chest. Photo 2 : Imm booted eagle ??? Photo 3 : Not sure, been through book twice. Cheers, Marc
  14. M

    Mystery birds of Tanzania, 14 - 28 Oct, 2012

    Thanks for the reply. It was too small for a village weaver, so I think it is an imm lesser masked weaver. They were in the camp and it has a dark eye. These female and immature weavers are difficult (for me), so I suppose the last two will remain unidentified.
  15. M

    Mystery birds of Tanzania, 14 - 28 Oct, 2012

    Would be very grateful for help in identifying these birds. Photo 1: Taken at Selous. My feeling is a compact weaver but according to my field guide (Stevenson and Fanshaw ; Birds of East Africa) are not present here. Photo 2 : Selous. Perhaps a winding cisticola. Had a curious behavior of...
  16. M

    Cyprus, Troodos, May 4th

    any ideas on this bird Cheers, Marc
  17. M

    bird recording nr annecy, French alps

    Thanks for the replies. I did initially think Bullfinch but then discounted it. my mate says that they arrive at dusk, then call throughout the night. I have told him to wait until he catches a glimpse but not sure he will have the patience. I had to convert from an amr file to mp3 and this...
  18. M

    bird recording nr annecy, French alps

    Taken in pine tree in small village. Sent by friend so did not see the bird. Thanks Sull
  19. M

    nighthawk, costa rica

    Is this a lesser or common nighthawk. Taken in Central valley of CR mid november. Thanks, Marc
  20. M

    Flycatcher, Costa Rica

    The rufous/cinamon rump did lead me to think Nutting's but should there be more distinct wing bars
  21. M

    Flycatcher, Costa Rica

    Thanks Carlos The photo was taken with early morning sun shining directly onto the bird. I have not altered the photo at all apart from resizing.
  22. M

    Flycatcher, Costa Rica

    I would be grateful for an id of this flycatcher. It was taken at monteverde clould forest in Costa Rica. I initially thought it was a Nuttings but then noticed the lack of wing bars. Seems too light for a dusky capped but I may be wrong. Thanks, Marc
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    Strange insects in Koshi Forest, Nepal

    Thanks, I found the link : http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=194541 They are Flatidae nymphs and I m interested to note that they were shown on BBC's Madagascar. Must have missed this episode. They seem to have a wide distribution. Sull
  24. M

    Strange insects in Koshi Forest, Nepal

    Thought these were flowers at first but had a surprise when they started jumping around. Weird looking things and my guess would be some kind of cricket. Cheers, Sull
  25. M

    ID request from relative in Germany. Awful awful picture.

    yes, but this is why I mentioned I have only seen them in this area. I have been there numerous times and on most occasions I see rough legged. Perhaps large percentage is indeed misleading as there may be a small population in the area that I keep seeing.
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