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    Atlantic of Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross? Simon's Town - August 2016

    Is this Atlantic or Indian, and why? Seen on pelagic trip from Cape Town, South Africa.
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    Gull species, Greenwich, London - 14 July

    Which gull species is this? Taken at low tide on the River Thames yesterday in a large flock of HG, LBBG, GBBG and a couple of YLG. I think Gull 1 is a different bird from Gull 2 and 3 (which are the same bird from a different angle). Features - 1. whitish head and breast 2. dark eye mask 3...
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    Rock Pipit? East London River Thames, UK

    I saw this bird feeding on the rocky banks of the River Thames in East London this morning. Is this a Rock Pipit? Its pale legs and pale base to the bill are making me doubt this. Or is the bird transitioning into summer plumage and out of its duller winter plumage? Am I right to rule out both...
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    Black Redstart, Common Redstart or Dunnock? Slovenia, August 2015

    Which species is this? And is it possible to age and sex this bird? I am also curious to know about the developing black patches on its chest. Juvenile moulting? Many thanks in advance. Seen in rural Slovenia in August. On roof. Finally, It would also be fantastic if you don't mind explaining...
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    Slovenia August 2015 - Pipit and Duck ID

    (1) Photos 1 - 3. Which duck species are these? Two different birds. Seen in wetland in eastern Slovenia. Ferruginous Duck is comfortably in range as a breeding summer visitor. Are these birds definitely Ferruginous and not Tufted? (2) Photos 4 -5. Which pipit species is this? Seen on Mangatsko...
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    Slovenia August 2015 - Goshawk and Shag?

    Any advice on these is much appreciated. (1) 1 + 2 + 3 = Seen perched at VERY close range in very remote and dense woodland in southern Slovenia. Bird of prey came in and spooked every small bird in sight as it looked for prey. I initially thought classic Goshawk, but I would like confirmation...
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    Great Northern Diver? Staines Reservoirs, Surrey, 09/04/15

    I went to Staines Reservoirs in Surrey this morning. It was very foggy first thing. I thought I saw a Great Northern Diver, but could you confirm that I was indeed looking at the right bird? Is this a Great Northern Diver, another diver species or a Great Crested Grebe. Apologies for the truly...
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    Chiffchaff

    Is this a Common Chiffchaff? And what features on this bird make it one, as opposed to a Willow Warbler, for example? I am 99% sure it is, but would just like confirmation. This bird also called its typical chiff chaff chiff chaff (albeit very briefly and sporadically) song. However, it was...
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    Great Black-backed Gull, London? Age?

    Hello, Is this a Great Black-backed Gull? What age is it? 2nd winter would be my guess. Photos taken this morning in Kensington Gardens in central London. I have included photos of it in flight and with other species to give an impression of size. It was very big and dwarfed all the other...
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    Slovenia August 2014 alpine meadow 2 species

    What are these two species? I saw them on a trip report to Slovenia on 10th August 2014. Habitat - alpine meadows in north-west of Slovenia. 1. http://anserbirding.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/butterflies-Breginski-Stol.jpg and...
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    Southend Sanderling?

    I have never seen Sanderling before, so would appreciate confirmation on this. Seen by Southend Pier on sand and pebble beach at high tide. Very confident birds, some roosting and some feeding. Those feeding doing so very quickly! Why are they not winter-plumaged Knot or Dunlin? What are the key...
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    Vortex Razor HD65 16-48

    I am thinking about investing in the Vortex Razor HD65 with 16-48 eyepiece. I have been searching for opinions and reviews online, but these are limited to America and reviews based on hunting rather than birding. Are there any European birders out there who have any experience of this scope...
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    First Scope Advice. Nikon ED50 vs. Vortex Razor

    I have been birding for four years now and use 10.5 x 42 binoculars However, I feel that I am at the stage now to invest in my first telescope so I can have better view of birds which are further away, and images of greater quality. I tend to do a lot of local birding in parks and woods in...
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    Croatia Moths and Butterflies August

    All seen in rural farmland just outside Dubrovnik. Thanks for any suggestions!
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    Croatia Moths August 2014

    These all came to light outside my rented villa in the Dubrovnik countryside. Any help is much appreciated. I managed to photograph over fifty moth species at the villa light but am struggling with these ones. Thank you very much in advance.
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    Croatia Snake, Toad and Lizard

    I have just returned from the countryside around Dubrovnik in Croatia. All these individuals were seen in and around my rented villa which was surrounded by farmland. Any ideas of the species involved here? Thank you very much for any suggestions.
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    Croatia Dragonflies August 2014

    I have just returned from the Dubrovnik countryside and found these two species of Dragonfly flying about and perching around my villa's swimming pool. Habitat was open countryside and farmland. Any ideas of the species names?
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    Owl species Croatia August 2014

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfBfN4T7-oA&feature=youtu.be or http://youtu.be/AfBfN4T7-oA Please see the attached video of an owl, or what I presume is an owl, species calling at ten o'clock in the evening in some forested farmland just outside Dubrovnik last week. What species could it be...
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    London garden May

    I have only just got back into moths so am a bit rusty on these IDs. I have a fair idea but would appreciate more definite confirmation! Not a bad haul last night but clear skies still reduced numbers (N.B. many others not included here). Thanks! 1) I am almost certain this is WILLOW BEAUTY...
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    Spider sp., London garden, May 2014

    I am very new to spider ID, so would appreciate suggestions on this one. Found it outside in the garden behind the shed. Perhaps 20mm in diameter though could be wrong as did not accurately measure it, just a very rough estimate. The spider was found today, 16th May, if that makes any difference...
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    Moth ID, Southern Sweden, 17 November

    I found this moth at about 9 o'clock this morning resting on the outside of the window. What species is it? I think I may have an idea but wanted to double check seeing as I saw it in Sweden and not the UK so just in case it turns out to be a species specific to this region. Thanks.
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    Tortoise South-west Turkey August 2013

    What species do you think this tortoise belongs to? Seen along a path in a coastal region in Turkey about 100 kilometres east of Dalaman near the coast. No other photos available I am afraid. Thanks for any suggestions. Charlie.
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    Moths in SW Turkey

    Found these three moths near Dalaman in SW Turkey. Found around our villa just outside a small coastal village with mountains and farmland close inland. Any suggestions most welcome. Are these SE Europe specific moths? Thanks, Charlie.
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    Lizard/Gecko SW Turkey August 2013

    I found these two in south-west Turkey. What a presume to be a Gecko was found at night on the villa wall while the lizard was found at a place called Butterfly Valley which is a remote coastal river valley leading into the mountains. Any suggestions? Any help much appreciated. Lizard much...
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    Frog/Toad SW Turkey August 2013

    I found this frog near to Dalaman in south-west Turkey. I found it at around 10.30 pm next to the garden wall at the villa. Any ideas on what species it is? I have looked around on various websites but can't find anything similar. Thanks for any help! Charlie.
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