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    Black Grouse, Osprey, Ring Ouzel, Wood Warbler in North Yorks/Northumberland?

    Hello all, I'm visiting North Yorkshire/Northumberland over the late May bank holiday and would really love to track down Black Grouse, Osprey and Ring Ouzel, none of which I've ever succeeded in seeing in the region. I wondered if anyone had any up-to-date tips for good spots? I've read that...
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    Intro to Sundaic birding - where to go?

    Hello all, I am going to Jakarta with work in late March, and am planning to add on some leave for a 5-6 day birding trip somewhere in the region after meetings are done. I've been to Thailand several times, but I've never been to Indonesia before, and have only once been to Peninsular...
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    Advice wanted: birding southern Brazil and the Pantanal

    Hi all, I’m planning a trip with two friends to Brazil in July. We’re all going to visit the Pantanal and Rio, but while they’re keen to see the big stuff, they’re not birders. Having never visited South America, I think I’d find it excruciating to just do general tours and miss hundreds of...
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    Advice on birding week in Panama, late November

    Hi all, I've found myself heading to Panama City in November for a work trip, and am adding on a week of holiday at the end of the month, to hopefully fit in some birding. This will be my first time ever in Latin America, and I know nothing whatsoever about birding in Panama, so I'd really...
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    Laotieshan, China, October 2019

    Hi all, A few birds I'd like to get a second opinion on if possible. 1. Pretty sure this is a Yellow-browed Bunting. 2. Eastern Buzzard. 3. A picture of one of the many Accipiters seen. I presumed all were Eurasian Sparrowhawk - anything here to suggest otherwise? Thanks in advance!
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    Birding Dalian + Hainan

    Hello all, A last minute request for any help possible! I'm expecting to be travelling to China next week, and should have a couple of days free in Dalian (21-22 October) and Hainan (27-28 October). I would love to fit in some birding in these places if possible! I wondered if anyone knows any...
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    Guides for Kaeng Krachan / Pak Thale Jan 2019

    Hi all, Apologies for repeating an oft-repeated question but since some of the existing guide recommendations are a few years old now, is anyone able to recommend a guide for three-four days in late January? I will be coming from Pechaburi, close to Kaeng Krachan, so these two sites look like...
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    Grey Partridge strongholds

    Hi all, As a twentysomething birder in Britain, there are a few species whose populations have fallen hugely and which I've never been able to find in the UK. Key among these is the grey partridge - rare enough for me never to have found one in many hours in the countryside, but frequent enough...
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    Crossbill, Glen Affric, Scotland

    I know that definitive ID is impossible without recordings, but I'd be interested to see what others' impressions are of this bird. Photographed 29 May 2017, in Glen Affric, Highland, one of a group of 5-6 on a Scots pine. All images are of the same bird. My impression is that the bill is a...
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    Phylloscopus warbler in Rajasthan

    Hello all, Sorry this is the last photo from India! I photographed this bird (poorly) in Ranthambore National Park. I remember thinking it looked a bit different from the Greenish Warblers that were everywhere, and the photos seem to show a hint of a crown stripe. There's a possibility of...
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    Larks in Rajasthan

    Hi all, Sorry for the poor photos, the birds were quite flighty. Taken in Desert National Park, near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India. I think they're Greater Short-toed Larks, which would be a lifer for me, could someone confirm? I'm not too confident on larks. There were also Black-crowned...
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    Bush Chat in Rajasthan

    Also took these photos in Desert National Park near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. I'm pretty sure it's a female White-browed/Stoliczka's Bushchat (long bill, distinct supercilium, perfect habitat and location) but if anyone can confirm or deny this that would be great.
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    Vultures in Rajasthan

    Hi all, I took these photos in the Desert National Park near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India, in January this year. I assumed they'd be Indian Vultures, but they seem to be Griffon Vultures. However, I know Himalayan Griffons are seen there sometimes. Anyone got a better idea than me? Thanks
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    Vultures in Rajasthan

    Hi all, I took these photos in the Desert National Park near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India, in January this year. I assumed they'd be Indian Vultures, but they seem to be Griffon Vultures. However, I know Himalayan Griffons are seen there sometimes. Anyone got a better idea than me? Thanks
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    Three weeks left - any tips?

    Hello all, I've been studying here in Taipei since February, and have managed to see a good proportion of Taiwan's birds, especially considering my reliance on public transport or generous friends! There are a few species I've yet to see, and I wondered if anyone had any tips regarding reliable...
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    Bush Warblers, Taiwan

    Hello all, We saw two bush warblers in the same tree this morning at Yehliu in Northern Taiwan. I haven't seen any bush warblers before so I'm not familiar with the family. The two individuals looked quite different - one had a noticeable rufous forehead and crown with warm brown mantle and...
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    Taiwan - Japanese Sparrowhawk or Besra?

    Hello all, I came across this bird at the Huajiang Wildfowl Park in Taipei today (7th March). I'm not too familiar with Taiwan's Accipiter species, and I'm not certain of the id points between Besra and Japanese Sparrowhawk. I'm leaning towards Japanese because it was very small, and in an...
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    Raptors in Rajasthan

    Hello all, I have a few photos from my recent travels in India that I'm not quite sure about. The first one was seen at Fatehpur Sikir, close to Agra. I think maybe Booted Eagle? The next three are from Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur - clearly a spotted eagle but I'm not sure between...
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    Guide at Keoladeo NP, Rajasthan

    I just wanted to leave a note to recommend the guide I had yesterday at Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur. His name is Charan Singh, and while his English isn't great, he was absolutely brilliant at finding birds, and really friendly to boot. He told me I was welcome to pay as I saw fit, and I...
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    Rajastan and Kerala, January and February - where to go?

    Hello all, I'm going to India for the first time in January for six weeks. So far my rough itinerary consists of around four weeks in the north, taking in Delhi, Agra, Amritsar and Rajastan, then two weeks in Kerala. I'm definitely intending to visit Keoladeo Ghana and Rhanthabore in...
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    Mystery Bird in Kuala Lumpur

    I have three quite terrible photos of a bird I saw at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July. I couldn't work out what it was at the time and I'm stumped. I know the photos are terrible but maybe someone could have a guess? Thanks!
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    Sabota Lark and Great Sparrow? Namibia

    These photos were taken near the middle of nowhere in Namibia, just past the Tropic of Capricorn, vaguely near the Nakluft National Park. I think it's a Sabota Lark and a Great Sparrow but I'm not too sure of my lark and sparrow skills, so could somebody confirm? Sorry the photos are quite...
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    Cisticola in Maun, Botswana

    Hi, sorry to ask another cisticola question, but I have several decent photos of this one, maybe someone might be able to help me id it? The photos are all of the same bird, in scrub next to the Thamalakane River in Maun, Botswana, in late August. Thanks!
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    Buff-bellied Warbler? Masai Mara, July

    A group of these were flitting around the bushes in camp when I visited the Masai Mara in July. Buff-bellied Warbler seemed to be the closest fit I could find in the field guide, is that right? Thanks!
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    Cisticola Challenge, Kenya and N Tanzania

    Hello, I have a few photos of cisticolas from the Masai Mara and Arusha in N Tanzania, but my field guide was useless in helping to identify them. I realise cisticolas are notoriously difficult without sound, but maybe someone could help me out? These 3 birds were seen in the Masai Mara, the...
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