Identify these birds (1 Viewer)

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #1

I know this is a crappy photo. 100yards handheld at x60 on the scope and getting dark.
But can you indentify these two?.
Took this this evening close to home!.

 

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James Armstrong

Flowerpot Man

• Sep 29, 2003

• #2

Have you been drinking, Alan?
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james

 

Stephen Dunstan

Registered User

• Sep 29, 2003

• #3

Kingfisher and Sparrowhawk?

Stephen.

 

CJW

Hit-and-run WUM

• Sep 29, 2003

• #4

I can see a Kingfisher. I think.
Not even sure I can see a second bird....

 

Stephen Dunstan

Registered User

• Sep 29, 2003

• #5

Come on Chris - it's bigger than the Kingfisher!

Stephen.

 

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logos

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #6

Where is it in relation to that Stick Insect?

Spud

 

Geoff Pain

Rural Member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #7

Kingfisher and Wood Pigeon or Collared Dove?

 

Stephen Dunstan

Registered User

• Sep 29, 2003

• #8

If it is a Collared Dove I apologise to CJW for my impertinence!

Regards,

Stephen.

 

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simondix

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #9

A Kingfisher about to be overcome by Sauron.

 

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simondix

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #10

On a more serious note. Kingfisher on left and is that a bittern on the right? If not a bit of wood.

 

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #11

Well done Spar & Stephen

Kingfisher and Sparrowhark ( F ).
The Sparrowhawk was there for a good 5 mins and then the Kingfisher came and perched. They were watching each other again for about 5 mins.
I think a game of chicken was being played!.
The Spar left first.
I guess the Kingfisher won.

James

After seeing the half dozen pics I took, that was the best by the way, I did have a drink.

 

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #12

Simondix

I wish it was a Bittern!.

 

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #13

Spar.

No its a fully scaled mirror.
I wish it was a Barbel at 22lb!.

 

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #14

True

But I,m modest and didn't want to overawe!.
At least, thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!.

 

christineredgate

Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th

• Sep 29, 2003

• #15

Well if you chaps can identify from a picture of that calibre,you really are something else.In future I will have absolutely no qualms about submitting my rather blurred efforts for ID.Incidentally,Stephen and Chris,where was Michael when all this was going on,was it too difficult for him!!(joke ,joke,).
Well done all of you,I am very impressed.
Christine.