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    Editing Beginner - help with masking

    Hi everyone. I'm trying to learn how to elevate my processing, but am very very new at this. I recently got On1 software which allows for masking and layers (previously just using Apple photos which only does universal edits). However, I cant seem to figure out how to reduce the white border...
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    Namibia- Non-Breeding Vidua

    Location: Avis Dam, Khomas Region, Namibia Date: 18 November 2022 Option 1: Village Indigobird Supporting Features: Reddish Legs; Strong Facial Pattern Concerns: Dark bill; A bit uncommon Option 2: Shaft-Tailed Whydah Supporting Features: Reddish Legs; juv has dark bill, but no...
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    Namibia - Black Kite/Yellow Billed Kite

    Hi everyone, I need some help with this bird that I photographed in MARCH of this year at Waterberg in Namibia. It's clearly a Black Kite, but in Southern Africa this sp. is split into Yellow Billed and Black (eBird still treats as subspecies). The black bill tip means that it's either a Black...
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    Namibia - Marsh Sandpiper / Greenshank

    Hi, October 2022 I have an unknown wader from Avis Dam in central Namibia. I'm leaning toward Marsh Sandpiper due to what I perceive to to be a needle-like straight bill that is a single color. Additionally, the bird was very close to a Ruff and appeared about the same size, if not a bit...
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    Namibia - Ovambo Sparrowhawk / Gabar

    Hi all, I caught some photos of small overhead accipiter last week at Oshikoto Lake in northern Namibia. I initially assumed it was a Shikra, but upon further investigation, I'm confident it's not. The bird is molting from immature to adult (see the neck and breast) and the pattern isn't...
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    Namibia - April - Whydah / Bishop

    Here's a bird from Avis Dam in Windhoek, Namibia last week. It looks like it's transitioning out of breeding plumage? I initially passed it over as a red bishop (and it still could be), but the colour, shape, and general feel are wrong for me. Usually, when I'm looking at strange passerines...
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    Namibia - Waterberg - Hopeless Cases

    Okay, so here's the ones that I don't expect much from. All seen in mid-March at Waterberg NP in central Namibia 1. Diurnal Raptor- Is it possible to get to genus? 2. Female Sunbird - Is it possible to ID to species? 3-4. Common Buzzard? (more photos available, if helpful) 5. I really have no...
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    Green Woodhoope in Namibia

    I realize distinguishing Violet/Green Woodhoopes is nobody's favorite thing to do...Buuut here are some photos from Waterberg NP in Namibia. All photos are from the same unit of four birds. They look good for Green to me, but would love some confirmations as I've never seen Violet and am unsure...
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    Namibia- Distant Bird

    Ojiwarongo, last week. The bird was very distant, perched on top of a tree at a road pull-over. I get Dusky Sunbird vibes from the photos, but I don't think I'd be able to see a sunbird from that distance. Maybe a thrush? Likely unidentifiable.
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    Namibia - Neddicky

    Seen in the far northern Ohangwena. The only choices according to range maps are Neddicky, Rattling, Desert, Zitting, Tinkling and possibly Luapula (but wrong habitat). I'm seeing a very gray front and unstreaked rufous crown which points me toward Neddicky. Additionally, the base of the bill...
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    Namibia - Ohangwena Region (basically Angola) Assorted Birds of Varying Difficulties

    I'd appreciate any assistance and confirmations on these. All taken this week in the far northern region of Ohangwena in a rural village setting. [1-2] Common House Martin?: I think the white belly and white rump seal the deal here, but I'm not great at distinguishing swallows. There were two...
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    African Reed Warbler - Namibia

    Avis Dam : February 3 2022. Seen in a shrub up the mountain from the lake. I'm thinking African Reed Warbler based on the small eyebrow, dark eyestripe, shortish wings, yellowish legs, and slightly raised crown/crest. Confirm? Disagree? Thanks per usual
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    Namibia - Walvis Bay, Barn Swallow

    This swallow was flying over the edge of the lagoon at about 10:30am. Right now, I just have it as swallow sp. Maybe others feel more confident? I think the real question is -- is the head in shadow or is it really dark? If dark then it's certainly Barn. If it's shadow, then it could be Pearl...
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    African Reed/Icterine Warbler - Namibia

    Is this warbler identifiable? I took the photo today at Avis Dam in Windhoek, Namibia. The bird was alone and flitting between branches on a small, dead tree partially submerged in the lake.
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    Namibia - Diurnal Raptor sp. Dark Photos

    Can anyone do any better than diurnal raptor sp.? Windhoek - Avis Dam. 8AM this morning. Photos are deliberately overexposed.
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    Namibia- Willow Warbler?

    Willow Warbler seems to be the only warbler in rage with orange legs? Seen today at Avis Dam in Windhoek
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    Namibia- Small Wader

    Today at Avis Dam in Windhoek. It was foraging in the mud with Three-Banded and Kittlitz's Plovers. It gives me Little Stint vibes, but I'm not really sure?
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    Namibia- Raptor

    Hi all, Seen today in Windhoek. I was able to get a half decent shot of this distant raptor soaring low today. I'd describe the flight as somewhat acrobatic, but that could be due to the breeze. Perhaps a Common Buzzard or maybe a European Honey-Buzzard (not exactly the right shape...
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    Namibia: One Frame of a Martin/Swallow/Swift

    Windhoek-Avis Dam I was photographing a cormorant on the lake and this swift/swallow/martin appeared in one frame. I can't seem to place it... I'm curious what peoples' best guesses are
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    Namibia: Cisticola and Pipit

    Windhoek, Avis Dam It think these two might actually be identifiable. The Cisticola's rump is visible and showing streaking, which should be a slam dunk for Desert Cisticola? The Pipit is a Buffy, right? pink bill, almost no breast streaking...
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    NAMIBIA: Common (Not Bradfield's) Swift

    Hi All, Saw very dark large swifts flying around Windhoek today. They look much darker than the resident Bradfields, so I'm really hoping they are migrant Common Swifts which are really under reported in Namibia. I have other pics, if needed, just let me know the helpful angles. Thanks as...
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    Namibia: Maccoa Duck or Juv South African Shelduck?

    Hi Everyone, I was excited to see what I thought were three distant Maccoa Duck outside Windhoek at Avis Dam. However, it's come to my attention that juv Shelducks can appear quite similar in basic coloration. Can anyone confirm that these are in fact Maccoas? The first three images are one...
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    Namibia - Pipit sp.

    Taken in Khomas Region today. Forgive the subpar photos. I was wondering if this one might be a Long Billed Pipit (or, probably just another African Pipit) -thanks
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    Namibia- African Pipit Confirm

    Taken in Khomas Region, Namibia Looks good for African Pipit to me (back streaking, claw length) but it's a new species for me, so I'd just appreciate a confirm. `thanks!
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    Namibia - Walvis Bay Terns , Other Terns

    The options here are: Damara, Sandwich, Common, Black, White-Winged, and Arctic 1. Wintering Black Terns (splotchy eye patches) 2. Damara (full black cap, next to the Sandwich for scale) --EDIT, I'm now thinking this isn't small enough for Damara 3. Damara (fully grey body, solid black cap) 4...
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