• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Recent content by Lars Svensson

  1. L

    Upcher's Warbler?

    Dear Sova, Perhaps a bit late to comment on your bird, but I just now came across it. The bird is an (Eastern) Olivaceous Warbler.
  2. L

    Comment by 'Lars Svensson' in media 'Lesser Grey Shrike'

    Young Lesser Grey Shrike, obviously. But I am sure someone already said so!
  3. L

    SOF Holarctic List ver. 3 (2010)

    You are knowledgeable and respected. I suggest you focus on real targets such as H&M 3, Clements, Larsson et al. (2008) and HBW rather than critisising modest name lists which were never meant to be used as you seem to imply. Killing flies with big cannon... Lars
  4. L

    SOF Holarctic List ver. 3 (2010)

    The Swedish checklist 'Holarktis fåglar' (printed 1995; later electronic updates) is, as the subtitle says, the 'official Swedish name list, with scientific and English names'. Thus it is clearly not a serious taxonomic statement, it is a practical name list much like the IOC List of recommended...
  5. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    Dear Mohamed, It is not in Google Earth, Encarta World Atlas or in Times Atlas of the World. The distance you mentioned ('207'), is that steps, yards, miles or km? Probably the last alternative. Well, then I know roughly, thanks. I don't need the paper, but thanks anyway.
  6. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    The amended printing of 2nd ed. is out in most stores - what a relief! 90% of the typos and other minor (and admittedly a few more grave) mistakes have been corrected, much thanks to you all, and a particularly warm thanks of course to Steve Preddy, who have sorted all the helpful comments into...
  7. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    I should have added that you are free to email me clarifications as requested in my previous mail directly to me. Any relevant outcome of general interest can be shared later by me with Steve, who can judge whether it ought to be posted here or not. [email protected]
  8. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    Thanks Steve for this up-dated list of faults and questions. Much appreciated! A few comments and questions. I am happy to try to amend maps but cannot act on vague information. Can anyone provide more specific advice on present ranges of Tawny Eagle and Dark Chanting Goshawk in Morocco? Should...
  9. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    Already in the Book of Proverbs can we read (free rendering): 'We chastise those whom we love.' I think Dan, Killian and I have to find consolation in this thought. The incessant fault-finding that we have witnessed on this forum is because you like our book enough much for you to care...
  10. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    This is regarded by me as a race of Robin, so I would not equate it with the species you mention. In the case it will be commonly regarded as a separate species in the future, including by me, it will certainly be considered for inclusion in future revised editions of the Bird Guide. There are...
  11. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    Once more about helpful comments on maps May I once more point out that constructive criticism is taken seriously and will lead to future amendment of the book. As to the maps many have mentioned in passing various claimed inaccuracies. Some of these claims are impossible to act upon or check...
  12. L

    Collins Bird Guide - errata and queries

    Dear all, I have enjoyed following this thread for some time. I have kept quiet until now, mainly because like Killian I thought it beneficial with a free flow of proposals and ideas without interference by those involved in the book, but also since I though Killian, when he entered, handled...
See more
Back
Top