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Recent content by Clive29

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    Bird painting ID mystery

    Thank you for the assistance offered... its greatly appreciated
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    Bird painting ID mystery

    I'm inclined to narrowed it down to these two.. Rufous-vented Niltava and the Spectacled Monarch (Moluccan)
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    Bird painting ID mystery

    Might the Rufous-vented Niltava be a candidate?
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    Bird painting ID mystery

    Hello, I'd be enormously grateful for any assistance identifying the smaller bird in this painting. I'm afraid I don't know anything about it other than that the painter was Japanese who travelled extensively in the Far East and Australasia. Regards, Clive
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    Somw environmental charities acused of campaigning for an in vote in the referendum

    We must localise the EU and curb corporate power - but does that mean in or out? http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2987733/we_must_localise_the_eu_and_curb_corporate_power_but_does_that_mean_in_or_out.html
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    Bird carving ID

    My apologies in advance if it is inappropriate to post this here.. I would very much like to hear opinions as to what "Far Eastern" bird this carving most resembles ? ..it's to assist in a work discussion I'm having with a few Japanese art collectors. I also like to know if essentially the...
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    First three birds you expect to see in 2016

    Prediction: 1.Bullfinch 2.Feral Pigeon 3.Blue Tit (edit - morning of 30th).. 1. Goldfinch 2. Bullfinch 3. Blackbird
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    Birding in San Francisco

    If you're flying in or out of SF International you might have a quick look at Millbrae's Bayfront Park.. its literally right next to the airport fence and the Marriot hotel. At high tide there are literally hundreds of waders roosting only a few meters from path and it's a dead easy place to see...
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    Puzzled by UK warbler

    Hi Mark.. many thanks for the reply.. I've been mulling a translucency effect or feather wear over in my mind since I saw it but what's really causing my confusion is that the white "colour" (OK.. I know its not technically a colour but hopefully you know what I mean) was very bright, strong and...
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    Puzzled by UK warbler

    This one from Padley Gorge, North Derbyshire confused me yesterday afternoon in the rain.. coloured a bit like a Chiffchaff, maybe a bit more olivey upperparts but looked bigger, more stocky.. most noticeably though had strong white outer tail feathers with some white on the tips of others (?)...
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    Weasel on a green woodpecker in flight

    More on this story.. http://newsthump.com/2015/03/03/weasel-shocked-by-hidden-charges-after-cheap-woodpecker-flight/
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    ID. Northern California, USA

    Cheers Andrew, I suspected as much but once that seed of doubt takes hold... I'm lost. :stuck: Many thanks. :t:
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    ID. Northern California, USA

    Struggling with this one.. seen trying to feed at a hummingbird feeder in Northern California a few days ago by a close friend. Poor picture but any assistance would be appreciated. :t: Best, Clive
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    Has anybody used CHDK on the SX50?
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    Terrible pic of a Harrier ??

    Hi guys, many thanks for replies.. didn't think it was a Kessie, there was one hovering nearby for comparison .. this bird looked bigger with a white rump and different wing shape but only had a brief view and it was a long way off. :t:
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