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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SueO" data-source="post: 1797939" data-attributes="member: 33442">A lot of great birds, H! Sounds like you chose wisely. I hope Mrs. H is enjoying the Thai massages. Maybe you'll have more time than you thought if the skies don't clear. I know exactly what you mean about birds not looking like they're supposed to and how difficult it can be to pin them down--especially when you are in unfamiliar territory.  I have to say I'm a bit comforted that you are confused.  It seems that when I read people's trip reports they just go along in a foreign place in a weeks time ticking off exotic birds with no ID problems at all. I am always amazed by that. I realize many birds are so striking and unique ID is easy, but there are also many quick, secretive, very similar, unremarkable LBJs, or birds that just don't fit the description around and I hardly ever read about confusion or read about seeing a glimpse but never finding out what it was. Can you get photos for discussion on the ID forum? A nine inch Gecko? Wonderful!Keep writing, having fun and staying warm. Sue</blockquote>