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  1. tim.birdboy

    Wallcreepers on Corsica

    The Wallcreeper range map on BirdGuides shows that they occur on Corsica and the range description on the Internet Bird Collection page also describes them as occurring on Corsica. On the other hand, the range map in Birds of Europe (by Mullarney et al) doesn't show them as occuring there...
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    Scope necessary in Corsica?

    Hi, I will be spending two weeks in Corsica in May. I'm debating whether or not to take my scope with me. In some ways I want to leave it at home because I want to travel as lightly as possible, but I don't want to end up wishing I had it the whole time. Birding spots I will be visiting are...
  3. tim.birdboy

    Public Transportation

    Hi all, I'm thinking about doing a two week trip to southwestern Spain in late April/early May, focusing on Doñana and Extremadura. My main drawback is that I am unable to rent a car. What are the realities are of using public transportation to visit the main sites? Walking isn't an issue...
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    Turkey by Public Transportation and Foot?

    How realistic would it be to do a comprehensive birding trip of Turkey entirely by public transportation and foot? I've read that Turkey has excellent public transportation, so I'm curious to know how feasible it would be to pull off a well-rounded birding trip around the country without having...
  5. tim.birdboy

    Another Red-headed Woodpecker Question - Territory

    I got such a good answer on my last question, I thought I'd try my luck and see if anyone can answer this one... ...I know that Red-headed Woodpeckers are monogamous, and are highly territorial of their nesting and wintering territory. So, my question is, what is the average size of a...
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    Red-headed Woodpecker Taxonomy

    I'm not sure if anyone can answer this, but it never hurts to ask.... According to the ITIS and this Wikipedia article, there are 2 (Melanerpes erythrocephalus erythrocephalus and M. e. caurinus) or 3 (M. e. erythrocephalus, M. e. caurinus, and M. e. brodkorbi) subspecies of the Red-headed...
  7. tim.birdboy

    American Robin subspecies

    Among the 7 accepted subspecies of American Robin (Turdus migratorius), am I correct in believing that only two subspecies are found in Nebraska, T. m. migratorius and T. m. nigrideus? Or is T. m. achrusterus found as well? What is the best way to differentiate these three? Hood pattern...
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    Confused about European guides

    I've finally decided to break down and purchase a European field guide, and I found that "Collin's" comes highly recommended by many. However, I've become confused, as there appears to be several seemingly identical guides, but at widely varying prices and different covers, but the same...
  9. tim.birdboy

    Dove - Central Nebraska

    Last week I found this dove in my backyard, seemingly paired up with (Eurasian) Collared-Dove (ECDO). It was obviously smaller than the ECDO, but not necessarily paler. Do you think that this is an escaped Ringed Turtle-Dove, or just a petite ECDO? Or maybe it's just an illusion, that the...
  10. tim.birdboy

    Gull eating habits

    I've been studying Larus gulls in general lately, and one question that I've failed to find an answer to is still pestering me. I know that gulls in general have a diverse diet, and some species scavenge, so I wondering if food is available at all times, would a Larus gull gorge themselves...
  11. tim.birdboy

    Cackling Goose? Nebraska.

    I found this bird in a city park in south-central Nebraska. Kind of an odd habitat for a rather uncommon bird! ;) I took the photos with a 50mm lens on a Nikon D70through my 8x42 binoculars, hand held, and I was pleasantly surprised with the result. ;) They have been downsized, but I can get...
  12. tim.birdboy

    Lens help please

    I have been searching for quite a long time for a decent lens for my (borrowed) Nikon D70. Currently the owner, my sister, has a Nikkor 50mm. She is willing to let me use it for bird photography, if I buy the lens. I need the lens to be at least 300mm and AF (of course), and preferably under...
  13. tim.birdboy

    House Sparrow deformity

    I discovered this bird about 2 weeks ago in the large resident flock of House Sparrows in my backyard. I had forgotten about it, until I discovered that by chance I had taken a decent photo of it! (first photo). This morning, I went out and immediately found it again. The lighting was bad...
  14. tim.birdboy

    Broken Bow Water Treatment Plant

    I've unofficially decided that the City of Broken Bow Water Treatment Plant will be my local patch.:-O They are 4 500' square lakes, surrounded with "chunks" of broken concrete and brick, so not much shorebird habitat:-C Wednesday, August 29th - arrived at 17:40, stayed for 20 minutes...
  15. tim.birdboy

    Guides to Spain and Portugal?

    Hello! I'm searching for a complete bird guide to the birds of Spain and Portugal, preferably with color illustrations and/or plates. Any suggestions? Thanks! Tim ;)
  16. tim.birdboy

    Mystery Juvenile in Nebraska

    Hello, I finally found my USB, so I've dumped my photos, updated my blog, and...found the forgotten mystery bird photos!!! Anyways, see the video on my blog, and photos right below. It doesn't give the location on the blog, so, location: Central Nebraska, Rowe Sanctuary (near Kearney), very...
  17. tim.birdboy

    Second Watercolor

    I was inspired to paint the bare, pink head of the Turkey Vulture, after watching a vultures head, and white beak tip, glow brightly as the sun hit them. I really do not know why people consider them "ugly", they are very beautiful, in my mind. I realize that the ear-lobe shouldn't be so...
  18. tim.birdboy

    First Watercolor

    Here is my first watercolor. It took me about 4 1/2 hours, total. The colors are fairly inaccurate, due to the scanner, so the head is darker-colored in real life. It is also a bit blurry, because I quickly resized it on an online program. :-) I may be able to post a larger one later. I'm open...
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    tim.birdboy's Photo Quiz

    Okay, here is the first one, tell me if it's too hard, too easy, etc. etc.;) I took your advice, birderbf, and majorly cropped this one. All my birds will be my own photos, taken in the US.
  20. tim.birdboy

    Guess the tail feather

    I think this belongs in this section: I found this rectrix (tail feather) on the sidewalk, here in Broken Bow, Central Nebraska, USA, yesterday. I think I saw the bird who lost it too. The length is 5 1/8", and the width is 7/8" at the widest point. Photo 1 - Side #1 in natural sunlight Photo...
  21. tim.birdboy

    "Need help!"

    Hello! I'm a member on another bird forum, and somebody recently posted this photo and message: "Hi -- I need to identify this bird. The picture was emailed to me by my boyfriend, so unfortunately I don't know where it is from. I know it sounds silly, but it's part of a clue to figure out...
  22. tim.birdboy

    "Unknown bird in British garden."

    Good Morning, I am a member on another bird forum, and someone posted this British bird they saw in their garden. Because most of the members on the forum focus on North American birds only, I thought I might re-post the photos and message onto BF, because there are several UK members. Anyways...
  23. tim.birdboy

    Winter Wren

    Discussion thread for Winter Wren. If you would like to add a comment, click the Post Reply button.
  24. tim.birdboy

    Penguin guides/books?

    I'm searching for a complete guide, or informational book, to all 17+ penguin species, preferably with color plates. Any suggestions? Thanks!
  25. tim.birdboy

    Shrike ID

    Hello, I actually got some poor photos of the shrike that has stumped me for the past 3 months. Like I said, the photos are poor, but somebody may be able to get something out of them!:h?: This bird was seen in Central Nebraska, for the past 3 months. Thanks! Tim H.
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