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  1. AndrewHeath

    Where do Illinois birders congregate online?

    Hello all, I'm moving to Illinois soon and this particular forum seems quite dead. Is there a better place to get in touch with other Illinois birders online? Thank you, Drew
  2. AndrewHeath

    Where to report a banded Siberian Crane sighting?

    Hello friends, On September 18th at Huanzidong Reservoir in Liaoning province I spotted a banded Siberian Crane: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39244400 It had 3 bands colored Red, Yellow, Black from top to bottom. I'm sure someone out there is tracking this information, but I have...
  3. AndrewHeath

    ID - distinguishing swans

    Please see the attached photo. Going by bill markings and slight neck length differences, I believe the left swan is a Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) and the right swan is a Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus). However, my field guides also suggest a Tundra Swan should have a "rounder head" and...
  4. AndrewHeath

    Local partner/guide wanted for SF area on 2/27

    I have a layover in San Francisco on the 27th and 28th. I've never birded in the western states and would love to go with a knowledgeable local who can help me with IDs in the field. 27th is best. I have a rental car and bins but no fieldguide (it was a short notice business trip adjustment)...
  5. AndrewHeath

    Partner for Johannesburg-area tour on September 20~21

    Hi everyone, I will be in Johannesburg for a business conference in mid-September and have set aside the 20th and/or 21st for a guided birding tour. The tours are flat rate at 3200ZAR per day. If anyone is interested in joining me to share costs please let me know. I expect to make final...
  6. AndrewHeath

    Thailand, Bangkok - species ID based on distinctive nest?

    The droppings at the entrance and also on the ground below (not pictured) made it clear this is an actively used bird nest. Photo taken in Sri Nakorn Kuen Khan Park near Bangkok. This nest was perhaps 1.3m off the ground above a small canal; its size is roughly equivalent to a basketball. I...
  7. AndrewHeath

    Looking for Auckland area partner for June 1st

    Hi everyone, I'll be in Auckland on business the last week of May. On June 1st I have a free day and want to go birding. This is my first trip to New Zealand so I am up for anything. I have binoculars and appropriate clothing but no vehicle. If anyone wants to take an outsider birding that day...
  8. AndrewHeath

    Frankfurt am Main, Riedtiech Nature Preserve

    Frankfurt am Main, Riedteich Nature Preserve I visited Riedteich three early mornings in a row, birding from 0545 to 0700 each time last week. I recorded 27 species. Nothing out of the ordinary for the time and place. Beautiful stroll though! If you're looking for some place to record...
  9. AndrewHeath

    Germany, Frankfurt tiny passerine song clip

    Spotted pre-dawn atop a conifer tree singing its little heart out, a passerine probably 5 to 6cm long in all, repeating the recorded song every 5 to 10 seconds. Location is Frankfurt, Germany in a residential neighborhood adjacent to a forest. This is likely a common bird but I am not European...
  10. AndrewHeath

    Size of wild Mandarin Duck population in China?

    For the purposes of this question I'm defining "wild" here as migratory. I know MDs in Europe typically don't migrate. I saw a male and female in Shenyang this morning, my first ever sighting. Reading Wikipedia later I came across the following quote (emphasis mine): The source is Madge...
  11. AndrewHeath

    Kuala Lumpur, Lake Gardens Park

    I will be in Kuala Lumpur soon on business for 4 days. It looks like the only place I'll have time to visit it Lake Gardens Park. Does anyone have any tips for this location? Also any information about opening/closing times or facilities? I'll post a trip report here when I'm finished.
  12. AndrewHeath

    Oriental Bird Club -- a member's perspective?

    I've been a grateful user of the OBC's image database for several years. I'm looking at joining but apart from the biannual journal I'm not sure what they do... nor have I ever (knowingly?) met a member in the flesh. Is it really just a UK-centric organization? I'm a 9 year resident of East...
  13. AndrewHeath

    What do you have your Razor HD 20-60x85mm on top of?

    For photography I own a Manfrotto 054 Mag ball head with Q2 release and a Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 tripod. I have three questions: - are these beefy enough to use with the Razor HD 20-60x85mm? - what sort of mounting connection does the Razor have? Can I screw in my Manfrotto QR plate? - those of...
  14. AndrewHeath

    Report: Parque Nacional Desiertos de los Leones, México, MX

    [eBird Checklist] Beautiful weather, went on a Thursday so the park was basically empty. It was my first trip to Mexico and my field guide didn't arrive in time, so I was birding with field notes and had to confirm my observations after returning from the field. As a result I missed a few IDs...
  15. AndrewHeath

    Spring? Just kidding.

    Yesterday in Shenyang it hit 6C. :t: Today we have 1cm of snow on the ground outside and more falling. :eek!: Saturday I fly to Mexico for a trade show. I'll be back in 10 days. Tom, do me a favor and get this weather thing sorted out while I'm gone, will yah? ;)
  16. AndrewHeath

    DIY-ish birdbath questions

    Hello everyone. I live in NE China and will soon move from an apartment to a duplex with a scrap of yard on three sides. I plan to put out a few feeders and would like to add a birdbath. Because this part of China is very dry, I think it will be quite popular with the local feathery fellas. I...
  17. AndrewHeath

    Spoonbill Sandpiper article in China Daily

    http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/travel/2013-02/21/content_16242561.htm Nice to see Chinese conservation and birdwatching making the news, if only in ENG. :t:
  18. AndrewHeath

    Sourcing food for birdfeeders

    Does anyone else living in China put out bird feeders? I'm moving to a slightly more rural area this fall and will have room to put out 2 or 3 feeders for the finches. However, I have never come across "birdseed" in my wanderings. The closest equivalent I can find is seed mix for gerbils and...
  19. AndrewHeath

    Liaoning, Shenyang aka 辽宁沈阳

    Following the convention around here, I am opening a thread dedicated to those few determined, brave folks who dare birdwatch in the largest and dirtiest city north of Beijing. My results will rarely be noteworthy, but should some poor wayward soul ever need search this forum for Shenyang or 沈阳...
  20. AndrewHeath

    Imma callin' you out, Beeke!

    Sure, you live on the coast and get to rack up dozens and dozens of waders, migrants, and what not... Sure, you have more trees, nicer parks, better biome variations... Sure, you have only logged a fraction of your trip reports on eBird.org... But let the record show: your Liaoning species...
  21. AndrewHeath

    I'm a new member based in Liaoning, Shenyang

    Hi everyone, I thought an introduction here would be more appropriate as this is where I live. I came to Shenyang in late 2007 and work for a Chinese multi-national. I'm getting back into birding after an almost 2 year break that coincided with the birth of my first child and a career change...
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