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  1. itchytwitcher

    Seeing colugo in peninsular Malaysia

    Hi Steve I saw one many years ago around the chalets of the Taman Negara resort. The most recent report I can find is of one being seen same place in 2013 (see Mammalwatching). I have even heard tales of them flying in the eaves of the restaurant in the resort! Hopefully someone might have...
  2. itchytwitcher

    Spectacles and birding

    Hi Mike I use varifocals for birding without any problems - but I think that the reason I have had no problems has a potential explanation. i am short sighted but need reading glasses. I was given a choice of a whole range of different varifocal lens designs when I first went to the opticians...
  3. itchytwitcher

    Opticron Mighty Midget 3 MM3 60, yes I mean MM3 60 not 50

    They must have got the idea from Wanderer's post. I trust he gets a percentage on all sales.
  4. itchytwitcher

    Opticron Mighty Midget 3 MM3 60, yes I mean MM3 60 not 50

    Looks like you were not mistaken when you posted back in February Mr Wanderer! Thank you Sir.
  5. itchytwitcher

    Unknow bird from Sri Lanka

    I would have thought so as well! But I think I can see blue on that mantle. Any idea how late into September they keep their spots?
  6. itchytwitcher

    Unknow bird from Sri Lanka

    Indian Blue Robin?
  7. itchytwitcher

    Olympus Ls12 - advice needed

    Hi Peter If you are still looking for some advice with your Olympus LS, I wonder whether you might like to try the "Recording Gear" section of Earbirding.com. On the "Recording Gear" page, the "Equipment" section and the "Recordist Profile" for Bob Zilley both contain a few pointers on using an...
  8. itchytwitcher

    Serengeti birds for ID, late Oct

    #3 how about Green-backed Eremomela? Itchy
  9. itchytwitcher

    Small bird in northern Namibia

    Another for Mountain Wheatear.
  10. itchytwitcher

    Mousebird or Go-Away Bird?

    I'd go with Mousebird. Itchy.
  11. itchytwitcher

    Helm ebooks

    Currently on iTunes ..... Hi Jim Apps of 'Birds of the Middle East' and 'Birds of the Indian Subcontinent' are both currently available on iTunes. Are these early releases of the ebook versions you mention due January, or is there something new in the pipeline? Itchy
  12. itchytwitcher

    Collins Bird Guide Easy Index.

    Hi Steve Both can be found in John van der Woude's excellent Birding Trips Reports pages - scroll down to "Quick indexes to put on the back of your foreign field guides" at the bottom of the page. And welcome to the forum. Itchy
  13. itchytwitcher

    Passerine, Livingstone, Zambia

    Hmmm. Even though that bill is very pale and those 'C' shaped marks on the cheeks are very prominent, think I would have to venture Pin-tailed Whydah. What are your thoughts? Itchy.
  14. itchytwitcher

    Help with Birds from North India

    My votes: 1. No idea 2. Agree Red-vented Bulbul 3. Ashy Prinia 4. Agree likely Asian Pied Starling 5. Chestnut-shouldered Petronia (aka Yellow-throated Sparrow 6. Possibly same as 5. 7. Agree probably female Asian Koel 8. Agree Indian Pond Heron Itchy
  15. itchytwitcher

    BI in Kuwait

    1 vote for Indian Pond Heron
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