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  1. pbst39

    gulls

    Thanks all for the replies. I had this down as a Caspian but wanted to be 100% sure given that my field experience of the species is restricted to this bird. Cracking thread, keep it up. Pete
  2. pbst39

    gulls

    Hi chaps, Not so hot on Gulls and would appreciate comments on the attached bird. Taken in October in Norfolk. Many thanks, Pete
  3. pbst39

    Norfolk birding

    Did anyone seawatch all afternoon from Cley or somewhere else? Sheringham dawn til midday (would have been later but I had other things to do) produced about 150 kittiwakes and just over 1200 Little Gulls all east, a really impressive site. I wondered if there would be a Sabine's through today...
  4. pbst39

    Norfolk birding

    Know anything about the Cory's reported today Rob? Pete
  5. pbst39

    How to see Leach's Petrel

    Hi Jane, Are you able to make a prediction for sunday at this stage as I will be up in the area and would like to drop in. I see that the wind isnt quite NW but am not sure what implications this has for location and chances etc. It would be my first time birding on the Wirral. Many thanks, Pete
  6. pbst39

    Garden List 2011

    Im on 52 so far for the year including 2 additions this morning. First was a Jay, a new garden bird (14 years in the making despite living near some decent habitat). I sprinted 50 metres down the road to get it as I first saw it flying away from me but just managed to get home in time. Secondly...
  7. pbst39

    Birding In Staffordshire

    I had a Tawny Owl call early yesterday afternoon around 1pm at the SWT site at Wolseley Bridge. Pete
  8. pbst39

    Norfolk birding

    Sounds like a cracking days birding. I had what must have been this bird a few days ago in presumably the same field and assumed it was Bewicks based on size but had neither bins nor scope with me. When I went back the next day with bins the field held just a single Pink-foot (having had...
  9. pbst39

    Norfolk birding

    Had an adult Med Gull close offshore from Sheringham at around 3.30 this afternoon which was nice.
  10. pbst39

    Birding In Staffordshire

    male Blackcap in the garden a couple of days ago was a nice early addition to the garden year list. Pete
  11. pbst39

    Birding In Staffordshire

    Dont know if it is a fence-hopper or not but there was a drake red crested pochard on the river at the SWT centre at Wolseley this morning. Spending its time with drake goldeneye, a couple of goosander and mallard. Pete
  12. pbst39

    Marsh & Willow Tit thread.

    To my eye at least the left hand bird in the second set highlights some of the problems created by this pair quite nicely. it may be partially down to the lighting conditions etc but it appears to show: - white patch at the base of the upper mandible, a feature we are told is the most reliable...
  13. pbst39

    Birding In Staffordshire

    Hi Rob, Is it you that I met in Baswich looking at the Waxwings? I first heard them over my garden and got to the front just in time to see the arse end of about 15. Then later 15 became 25 and then finally around 40 (I counted 42 but Ive always been rubbish at maths). It was great that my...
  14. pbst39

    Spring birding in New York

    Hey, just wanted to reiterate that the doodletown and bear mountain area can be a great trip. with some patience and work I had great looks at passerines including hooded warbler in abundance and cerulean. There are also some great areas for Golden-winged warbler within a couple of hours north...
  15. pbst39

    Skua sp. at Watermead CP South, Leics

    Hi John, For what its worth I am struggling to convince myself that this is a Pom. Whilst there are pro Pom features as have been mentioned (central tail feathers, and bulky fat appearance) other things bother me. Particularly the head and bill appear quite 'dainty' in the second picture. As is...
  16. pbst39

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Hey, Im pretty new to moth trapping but have been running the one at UEA for a week or so and thought I would share a couple of photos. Am I right in thinking that the Wainscot is Flame Wainscot (trapped on 26/6/2010)? Also the Red-necked Footman was trapped on 23/6/2010. cheers, Pete
  17. pbst39

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Unknown Caterpillar Hi, A friend emailed me this picture of a caterpillar. It was taken in Norwich in late september and was apparently about an inch and a half long. I have very little experience in identifying caterpillars and wondered if anyone could help, thanks in advance Pete
  18. pbst39

    ABA Photo Quiz

    It doesnt really seem to fit but with what looks like bright yellow undertail coverts... Palm Warbler?
  19. pbst39

    ABA Photo Quiz

    Warbling Vireo?
  20. pbst39

    Long Island: May to July

    Hello, I am sure that out of town birders ask these kinds of questions all the time but I will be spending an extended period of time in the West Babylon area of Long Island in the late spring and summer and have a lot of time set aside for birding. I spent some time there in the winter and...
  21. pbst39

    Bird ID near lake at U of Miami (Florida)

    Green Herons are common along the shores of the Lake at the University of Miami so i think this was probably your bird. Pete
  22. pbst39

    Long Island, Thanksgiving

    Hi thanks for the replies. I cannot for the life of me remember where exactly i will be but i know its in the south of the island. I am especially interesed in the birds that I wont see in south florida (I am an exchange student studying at the Univerversity of Miami for a year) like the...
  23. pbst39

    Long Island, Thanksgiving

    Hi, I am going to spending a few days on long island for thanksgiving and have no experience of birding there ( I have not birded anywhere other than South Florida). does anyone have any recommendations for places I should visit and birds i may see. I will be staying somewhere in the south but...
  24. pbst39

    Use The Search Feature

    Im sorry this annoys you so much. As the options are so vast I find it understandable that users particularly new users seek clarification on a particular query. Desicions on what can be significant amounts of money should not be taken lightly. So for the sake of your sanity, don't read it or...
  25. pbst39

    which lens?

    Hi all, I have recently purchased a Canon 400D and am looking into buying a lens for an upcoming trip to Florida during which I plan to do a lot of birding. Considering I am a student on a fairly restricted budget (around £300), I was wondering which lens people would recommend for bird...
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