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    Gull - Hangzhou, China

    Kev, this is probably a Vega Gull Have a look at this: http://www.surfbirds.com/ID%20Articles/JapanGulls/index.html Regards, Paul
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    Stints

    I wouldn't be happy if I were you because the right hand bird is definetly a Common Sand, as has been suggested by people above!!!
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    Redpoll ID

    Willem just received the latest issue of Dutch Birding (the rarity issue) and recognised the photograph of the Arctic Redpoll (plate 507) which started this thread. Congratulations on your submission to CDNA and the acceptance of the record. all the best, Paul
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    Bahrain bunting?

    James, yes, you're absolutely right - looking at it again a little more carefully there are quite a few things wrong for Rock Sparrow - also a good lesson learnt in not to trust everything on the web being labelled correctly.
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    Bahrain bunting?

    check this picture http://www.geocities.com/jviana_98/Petronia_petronia.jpg
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    Bahrain bunting?

    Have you considered Rock Sparrow?
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    What kind of Thrush is this?

    Swainson's Thrush would get my vote - why? In brief - distinct 'spectacles', limited breast markings and warmish face and flanks. I think the light on the tail has over emphasised the reddish colour (besides, Hermit would show much heavier and blacker spots on the breast).
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    Nightjar sp. Abu Dhabi

    Halftwo, from the Emirates Bird Report 1995-2000: European Nightjar - Regular passage migrant, generally mid-April to May and September to November. Rare in winter. Egyptian Nightjar - Rare passage migrant and winter visitor, reported September to April. Although it doesn't id your birds, it...
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    Pectoral Sandpiper in Sydney, Australia

    Tun Pin, I'd be very happy with this as a Pectoral Sandpiper - no problems at all.
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    Waxwing

    Markho, there are two on Fair Isle at the moment and I know a single bird was seen in Aberdeen yesterday, but yes, a tadge early yet.
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    Moth ID from Fair Isle, Shetland

    Hi Mike, Nick R is here but it stumped him too. When I suggested Nutmeg (after posting it here) then he agreed that it was. Nick also caught a Lynchis last night so probably two firsts for the island in two days. Cheers, Paul
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    Moth ID from Fair Isle, Shetland

    thanks for your help Brian
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    Moth ID from Fair Isle, Shetland

    Hi Guys, can anyone help with the ID of this moth, trapped at MV light on Fair Isle, Shetland, several nights ago. The size is 15mm across wing tips and 20mm from head to wing tip. many thanks, Paul
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    Blyth's Reed Warblers et al, summer ringing '06

    Hi Hannu, finally get my Marsh Warbler today, caught in the garden. Thought it was not going to come.... also Bee-eater on the island today so a good day B (:
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    Blyth's Reed Warblers et al, summer ringing '06

    You may have more than you thought Jos! Oh, by the way, congratulations on putting up with Mr H (just watched the trailer on Wildsound TV). ;)
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    Blyth's Reed Warblers et al, summer ringing '06

    Well done Hannu, I admire your stamina! Bit quiet on Fair Isle at the moment, as we are covered in fog, but there is a nice south-easterly blowing so if the fog clears we might have some birds. Maybe a nice rare acro ;) Paul
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    Sigma 80-400mm OS Availability

    Just wondered if anyone has purchase one of these recently and were from? Appear to be sold out everywhere I try. Thanks.
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    Blyth's Reed Warblers et al, summer ringing '06

    Hannu, a nice variety indeed. Please send any of these over the north sea - I have not ringed a bird in 7 days here, very quiet (although a Red-backed Shrike did perch on the mist net pole in the garden this evening!). regards, Paul
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    BLUE WINGED TEAL Ringed

    No, we've had a whole hour of day light today! (P.s. I still think it's a 1) !
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    BLUE WINGED TEAL Ringed

    It may be a '1', rather than a 'T'. This ring looks like its from a ringing scheme, rather than from a collection, which very rarley use numbers on rings (they're usually just coloured plastic type rings). Also, the numbers are inscribed at the bottom of the ring which would allow room for an...
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    Birding in San Fran. Cali...

    Golden Gate Park was a superb place when I visited. It's huge and you could easily spend a whole day there. Lots of woodland, lakes, etc. Well worth a visit.
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    Birds you think you saw but didn't tick.

    Ah, Stuart, I remember it well. The search by Max was fruitless, although he got 10/10 for effort! ;)
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