The Gambia, Goa and Estonia! (1 Viewer)

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Dave Williams

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2018

• #1

I haven't previously mention my reports from this years travel but anyone thinking of heading in those directions may be interested at reading my blogs.
I have attempted some local maps for the Kotu area of The Gambia too so you can happily go walkabout to find some of the best spots.
There are a couple of excellent reports here on BF about South Goa https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=356190
and
https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=355622
which I used for background info . The weather in Goa is not as reliable in November as it is in January but the birding may be better!
Estonia is a country where there aren't too many reports written. The birding is excellent particularly in May or even earlier in April.

 

Andrew Whitehouse

Professor of Listening

Supporter

• Jul 10, 2018

• #2

Just enjoying your excellent photos from Estonia, Dave. A country I've always enjoyed visiting with some of the best birding in Europe.

Not sure if it's helpful but I would say this image is of a Common Whitethroat rather than a Lesser (e.g. pale yellowish legs):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131256186@N04/42304067471

 

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Dave Williams

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2018

• #3

Andrew Whitehouse said:

Just enjoying your excellent photos from Estonia, Dave. A country I've always enjoyed visiting with some of the best birding in Europe.

Not sure if it's helpful but I would say this image is of a Common Whitethroat rather than a Lesser (e.g. pale yellowish legs):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131256186@N04/42304067471

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Thanks for the feedback Andrew...I'll take another look!

 

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jobbuq

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2018

• #4

Nice pictures Dave. While looking at your photos from The Gambia I noticed you misidentified one bird. This: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131256186@N04/40120795352/in/album-72157692608366264/ bird is actually
a Martial eagle not a short-toed eagle!

 

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Dave Williams

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2018

• #5

jobbuq said:

Nice pictures Dave. While looking at your photos from The Gambia I noticed you misidentified one bird. This: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131256186@N04/40120795352/in/album-72157692608366264/ bird is actually
a Martial eagle not a short-toed eagle!

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Thanks for that,I'll take a look at that one too! Best thing about my reports, they keep you on your toes!!

 

MKinHK

Mike Kilburn

• Jul 13, 2018

• #6

Wonderful bear pix David!

Cheers
Mike

 

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Dave Williams

Well-known member

• Jul 13, 2018

• #7

MKinHK said:

Wonderful bear pix David!

Cheers
Mike

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Thanks Mike.It was a pleasure to capture them too, quite a thrill compared to photographing birds!