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    possible Roseate Tern, Brownsea Island, Poole - 6 May

    Could this be a Roseate tern? This is a distant phone-scoped shot. It was hanging around with the much larger Sandwich terns. There were plenty of Common terns about with similarly red legs but but this bird had a black bill, appears to have longish tail streamers and be ringed on both legs...
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    Monty or Pallid Harrier - Mallorca May 2016

    This bird was seen at the Alburferetta reserve back in May. At the time it was identified by others present as a Montagu's Harrier - as several had been seen. But on closer inspection of the images I suspect / hope it may have been a Pallid harrier. Going on Collin's guide my reason for this...
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    Interesting Gull, 30 Jan 2016, London, UK

    I found this gull on the Serpentine, Kensington Gardens in London at the end of January. Apologies of the quality of the photos - I didn’t have my camera with me so the iPhone shots are the best I could manage. Fortunately it came fairly close. Its lack of black wing tips suggest Iceland...
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    Possible Merlin at Cley, Norfolk, Dec 2014

    I took these two shots - both fully enlarged - at Cley, Norfolk, UK at the end of Dec 2014. A Merlin had been reported in the area and after reviewing my photos I think I caught up with it at least twice, although I didn't know it at the time. Can anyone confirm please. thanks Tony
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    Bird of Prey Silhouette - London

    I took these pics today at Kew Gardens, West London. It was gliding & circling high and not easy to judge size, all I can give is a very unhelpful b/w Kestrel & Buzzard in size. I've looked through my books and can't find anything quite like it. The pics are a 100% crop and lightened as far...
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    Hudsonian Whimbrel ? Cornwall UK

    I took this picture at St Just-in-Roseland in Cornwall in early November. To be honest I can't even decide whether its a Curlew or Whimbrel. However the defining feature to me is the lack of a white V up the back. Could this be a hudsonian Whimbrel? Tony
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    Winter chiffchaffs, Cornwall, UK

    Much to my surprise I came across several warblers on Swanpool beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Not realising that we have over-wintering chiffchaffs in the country I initally thought that I had stumbled onto a rarity. I've now lowered my expectations (having seen several more in the area), but was...
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    Finch, Cheshunt, UK

    This finch was part of a small flock (6 or so) but the rest were hidden. It's yellow bill tells me it should be a redpoll or twite but the bill seems too large. There are plenty of redpoll in the area but I can't see any hint of a red crown. And I wouldn't expect to see twite in an Alder tree...
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    Pipits, the Lizard, Cornwall, UK

    I spotted these pipits in a field at the Lizard last week. I took the majority to be meadow pipits (eg. pic 1), but one individual stuck out as much lighter than the rest (pics 2 to 4). Is this a juvenile or some other pipit? Also on examination the bird in pic 5 seems a little different - I'm...
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    Lesser? Whitethroat, South London, UK

    I took these pics today at Canon's Farm, Banstead. While no expert on bird calls, it was definitely a different song from all the other Common Whitethroats and a Lesser has been reported in the area. I've not seen a lesser before but I think I can make out darker patches around the eyes which...
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    Water Pipit?, Hickling Broad, Norfolk, UK

    I spotted this bird from a hide and the general consensus was that it is a Water Pipit. The light made it difficult to make out the plumage but it was overall very grey. Any thoughts? Tony
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    Various Gulls, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK

    I took these pictures at Swanpool in Falmouth over Xmas with the intention of getting to grips with the various ages of Herring Gulls. Its proving a lot harder than I expected, could I have some confirmations / corrections please. 1. 1st year winter Herring Gull 2. 1st year winter Herring Gull...
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    Parakeet Roost in SE London?

    About 15 - 30 mins before dusk I see all local parakeets heading East from Forest Hill, Crystal Palace, Honor Oak etc. There must be a big roost somewhere East. Does anyone know where? I have also heard of a big roost at a rugby ground - The Stoop maybe? Can anyone confirm where this is? thanks
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    Crossbills, Mull, Scotland

    I came across a flock of 8 or so crossbills on Mull last week. Whatever type of crossbill they turn out to be they're a lifer for me, but is it possible to tell from these shots what type they are? From bill size I've discounted parrot crossbill, but from what I read its nigh on impossible to...
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    Iceland or Glaucous Gull?, Inveraray, Scotland

    I saw these gulls in the harbour at Inveraray last week. The first I assumed was a juvenile black backed gull. The last 3 pictures of the same gull I could only guess at glaucous or Iceland (possibly juvenile), but as I've never seen either I don't have a frame of reference. any suggestions...
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    Various for ID, Scotland

    I spent a great week in Scotland (Lock Lomond and Mull) last week with plenty of lifers for me. I need a few confirmations / ID's if anyone out there can help. 1) Eagle. doesn't have the 'barn door' profile of White Tailed eagle but does appear to have white tail feathers. 2) Pipit. I'm...
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    Finches at Minsmere, Suffolk, UK

    I spotted these guys on the gorse at Minsmere at the weekend. I couldn't ID at the time and looking at the pics now I feel they are probably Twite. The first and second birds were together on the same bush. The third bird taken nearby. Can anyone confirm please. Tony
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    Pipits - Falmouth, Cornwall, UK

    I found these pipits on Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth on Boxing Day. The first two pictures are the same bird (I think) and am reasonably confident is a Rock Pipit, primarily due to lack of supercilium. The third picture is confusing me somewhat. From the leg colour & claw length I would go...
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    Warbler? #2 Rainham Marshes, Essex UK

    Another warblerish LBJ from Rainham Marshes that I thought at the time might be a female stonechat but now I'm not so sure and my books don't really give much of a back view. Tony
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    Warbler? Rainham Marshes, Essex Kent

    Warbler? Rainham Marshes, Essex UK I spotted this chap in the distance so this picture is as good as it gets. It was about the size of a warbler and dartford warblers had been spotted in this patch of scrub. Could this be a dartford?. Any suggestions? Tony
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    Phalarope & wader - Cley, Norfolk,UK

    While at Cley last week I caught this Phalarope. I was told that there were both a Grey Phalarope and a Red-necked Phalarope spotted in the area around the time so I was wondering what I've got. Images 2 and 3 are of a wader. I'm thinking Knot but not sure. Tony
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    Fieldfare / Thrush in Blakeney, Norfolk, UK

    I spotted this fella last week in Blakeney. At first I thought it was a fieldfare but the lack of grey head and arrowhead spots soon pointed me towards song thrush. However the legs appear to be too dark for song thrush. Any suggestions? Tony
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    Little brown jobs, Cornwall UK

    A couple of birds from Cornwall last weekend The first was near Falmouth and I can't find anything in my bird guide that matches the plumage. I think this one will be obvious! The second was down at the Lizard. any suggestions? Tony
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    Raptor over Malpas, Cornwall, UK

    This guy was having a tussle with a buzzard over Malpas in Cornwall last weekend. I thought at first it was a Peregine but studying my bird guide I'm wondering if its a Hobby. The moustache matches both and the chest pattern seem to match Hobby. But dosn't a hobby have a brown/rufous thigh...
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    Waders in Fal Estuary & Creeks, Cornwall

    Hoping someone can help me with a few wader's spotted in Tresillion creek in Cornwall last weekend. Pic 1. Think this is a Black-tailed Godwit Pic 2. Godwits again? Pic 3. Thought the big fella might be a Greenshank but who are the little guys? Pic 4. On the right-hand side I know theres...
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