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    Gulls Portugal

    Thanks everyone.
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    Gulls Portugal

    Hi all just going through some old photos and came across some gulls I took in Lagos in the Algarve in June around 2008. Are these larus michaellis? regards Sean
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    Snowbunting insulae/nivalis

    Just wondering is this bird insulae or nivalis? Any suggestions
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    Mallorca 2017

    That's good news Mike seems like its going to be another success like the crested coot, pity the white headed duck didn't work out. regards Sean
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    Mallorca 2017

    Hi Mike I was just wondering do you know how the marbled teal are doing in S'Albufera at the moment, I believe that some birds were introduced around 2012 to the small breeding population that were already present. regards Sean
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    Mallorca Butterflies

    Hi Terry I found Cuber reservoir to be good and also the Cami de Polls area of S'Albufera Natural Park regards Sean
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    Skipper ID West Algarve

    Thanks for the ID Rafael Sean
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    Skipper ID West Algarve

    Just going through old photos from West Algarve in June 2007 and came across this skipper. Any suggestions as to species. SG
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    Gull ID Austria

    Hi Any ideas on this gull taken at Seewinkel in eastern Austria June 2015. Gull was quiet distant so images not the best. regards SG
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    Mallorca Butterfliws

    Hi Terry It usually June or August when I have been there but I cant think of many that would be on the wing unless the cardinal butterfly is. I have heard they are on Mallorca but they have apparently stopped flying by the time I have visited.Just checked the Collins guide and it says they on...
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    Fritillary butterflies of Bavarian Alps

    Would anyone know what would be the larger species of fritillary butterfly that you might find in the Bavarian Alps in June at around 1800 metres. Are Dark green, High brown or Niobe possible? Cheers Sean
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    Bullfinch ID

    It seems to be a bit of a minefield alright with the wing bar and the various edges. Reading an article by the late Martin Garner, he mentioned something about bullfinch from an easterly direction having a more bleeding effect with the white of the wing bar running into the black feathers giving...
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    Bullfinch ID

    Any suggestions on this bullfinch? I suspected northern bullfinch due to the following. it was present around the same rowan trees as a flock of redwings and some waxwings in Dublin last week. It was approachable to several yards and was feeding constantly on rowan berries unperturbed by...
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    Goose ID Co.Wexford Ireland

    Thanks for the input, lads
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    Goose ID Co.Wexford Ireland

    Hi guys Can any one shine any light on the id of the attached goose, it was in the company of Greenland white fronts at the time, a small group of about 8 or so.It was seen about a week ago. The shots are not great quality at all but they were taken at distance and holding pocket camera up to...
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    Bavaria foothills May 2016

    Thanks for that Shane. regards Sean
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    Bavaria foothills May 2016

    Hi Folks Is this a green veined white or a mountain green veined white. It was in the foot hills of the Bavarian Alps the last week in May. regards Sean
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    Mallorca 2016

    yes it is easily reached by bus and is well worth a visit, its a few years since we stayed in Puerto Pollensa so im not sure how long it takes but the bus stops close to the main entrance to the park
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    Mallorca 2016

    Derek I would agree with Martin and visit S'Albufera. If you are able to hire a bicycle it is an advantage for getting around. You cannot bring it right up to the hides but it gets you close enough to them and saves a lot of walking if time is short. regards Sean
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    Blue butterfly ID

    Hi folks I took this photo of a blue butterly in Austria early June last year. Is this a common blue? Just cant get the hang of these blues at all, especially when they wont rest easy. Not great images however. regards Sean
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    Redpoll ID

    I didnt manage to get a look at the rump at all, if it's still around today I might get a better look. Thanks
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    Redpoll ID

    Hi folks Anyone got any thoughts on the paler coloured redpoll in the two photos. Thought it might be mealy but I think the head may be too straw coloured as opposed to greyish. Photos taken yesterday
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    Lesser black back or yellow legged gull

    Thanks Lou
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    Lesser black back or yellow legged gull

    Thanks for that Richard
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    Lesser black back or yellow legged gull

    Hi Folks Is this a lesser black back gull or a yellow legged gull? Taken in Dublin during the week.
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