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  1. Evan Atkinson

    Reliable site for swifts around SE London/Kent?

    Hi all, I am asking on here if there are any sites around SE London or the Kent area that are reliable for swifts? I was planning on going to Walthamstow to meet up with a friend but the plans are a bit unclear so I am asking around to see if there are any sites closer to me. I'm not sure if the...
  2. Evan Atkinson

    Diver ID, Reculver, Kent coast, UK, 31st March 2024

    Hi all, me and a friend had a diver heading east past reculver towers in Kent. Pretty certain its a red throated diver but it was miles out so would like confirmation. Major crop and decreased the exposure. Kind regards Evan
  3. Evan Atkinson

    What could turn up in these Easterlies?

    The Met Office is predicting Easterlies/ESE's from Thursday-Saturday at least, has anyone got any thoughts on what might turn up in these conditions? It is slightly early for spring migrants, although the first hirundines are already making it back to their nesting sights in various parts of the...
  4. Evan Atkinson

    Binoculars around £1000

    Hi all, for my 18th birthday my mum is going to get me some new binoculars and I believe the budget is around £1000 or a bit below. I'm looking for some binoculars that have little to no chromatic abberation, a sharp, bright image and are comfortable to hold. I think that I am after 10x42s as I...
  5. Evan Atkinson

    Brief Evening at Wicken Fen

    Hello all, a quick report over my weekend in Cambridge. I visited Wicken Fen twice over last weekend with a combined total of time at about an hour and a half. Visited very, very briefly on the Saturday in between the small showers to watch the harriers come in to roost. I only had bins with me...
  6. Evan Atkinson

    Just a yellowhammer? 2nd April 2023, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, UK

    Hi all, came across this bird which I had down as a yellowhammer but the red/maroon colouring really threw me off. Could it be a hybrid? Attached are two pictures of the bird, one with a female yellowhammer next to it. Many thanks Evan
  7. Evan Atkinson

    Whimbrel or juv curlew?

    Hi all, came across this wader with a whimbrel in La Palma, SE Murcia Spain on the 7th August. Initial impression was whimbrel based on size but I am unsure if it is a juvenile curlew? First photo is comparison with a whimbrel, and the second is flying so I am pretty stumped. Any help much...
  8. Evan Atkinson

    Bonellis eagle? SE Murcia, Spain, 5th August

    Hi all, please can I get confirmation as to whether this is a bonelli's eagle? I think it is but would like it to be confirmed. Many thanks Evan
  9. Evan Atkinson

    Possible Scopolis shearwater, Isles of Scilly pelagic, 20th August 2023

    Hi all, a friend of mine was out in Scilly waters on Monday twitching the Red Footed Booby and whilst there he saw and photographed a shearwater which me and a few other people think is a Scopolis Shearwater. Given the rather unprecedented influx that had been going on prior, I think there’s a...
  10. Evan Atkinson

    Staying in East Yorkshire

    I'm staying in Withernsea, East Yorkshire for 3 days from 21st-24th August, so I am very close to Beacon Ponds and Kilnsea wetlands, can anyone share the postcodes for the car parks to get to those places? Also are the birds distant (i.e. will I need a scope?) or are they reasonably close? Kind...
  11. Evan Atkinson

    Another lovely morning at Pig Bush, Hampshire! 30th July 2023

    An early start to the day and me and my nan were on the road to our favourite spot in the New Forest, Pig Bush. I have written about this place in a previous post, but I really enjoy birding there, as well as photographing the birds that do come close, so I have decided to write again. We...
  12. Evan Atkinson

    A nice weekend out and about.

    I enjoyed writing my previous post about my weekend in Hampshire, so I figured that I would write another one. Saturday On Saturday I spent the morning at my grandparents and walked around the golf course that is close to them. I was very surprised to hear a singing sedge warbler in a tiny...
  13. Evan Atkinson

    2 days at Pig Bush, Hampshire.

    It's been a while since I have done one of these! Last weekend I visited my grandparents down in Hythe, Hampshire and I was hopeful that I could see redstart and wood warbler at a site I had been to before. I had been to Pig Bush last year to see a Great Grey Shrike, but I didn't really pay any...
  14. Evan Atkinson

    8x42 or 10x42 Binoculars under £400. Any suggestions?

    Hi all, I currently own a cheapy pair of binoculars which my mum got off of Amazon at £50. These binoculars are good to handle and generally produce a nice image, but there is a lot of chromatic aberration, which can only really be expected at that price range. I am looking for a pair of...
  15. Evan Atkinson

    Where to see Northern Harrier near Philadelphia this winter.

    Hey all, I'm over with family for a week in Haverford, Philadelphia, USA during the Christmas period, and I would really like to photograph a Northern Harrier. We are 20 minutes away from John Heinz NWR and I think that would be my best bet, but I don't know how often they occur there. I've had...
  16. Evan Atkinson

    Interesting bird heading out to sea from Herne Bay, August 2021, last year.

    Hi all, I photographed a bird heading high out to sea in August, 2021 from Herne Bay, Kent, UK and it has really been puzzling me over what it could be. I must admit my initial thought was bee-eater due to wing shape and bill structure, but I am not quite sure anymore. I only have the one photo...
  17. Evan Atkinson

    R7 for bird photography and birds in flight

    Hi all, I am looking at upgrading to the R7 late this year or when I turn 18 (1 year and 2 months) and I am aware of some of the issues, such as rolling shutter. I really enjoy shooting birds in flight, and I'm aware that rolling shutter occurs frequently in electronic mode when shooting fast...
  18. Evan Atkinson

    Greece this summer perhaps

    Hi all, it seems that I might be in Greece this summer, and although it will mostly be a family holiday, I will try to fit in as much birding as possible. We are looking at a hotel in Kassandra, on the east coast. I have only seen a small amount of information on the internet, but I have seen...
  19. Evan Atkinson

    Unknown Warbler, Philadelphia, Haverford, last summer.

    Hi all, I have been going back and forth over what this warbler could be that I photographed in the summer in a small area of woodland. My initial thought was yellow-rumped/myrtle warbler but it does not appear to show the yellow rump, hence why I am confused as to what it could be. I only got 2...
  20. Evan Atkinson

    Intriguing thrush species, 7th August 2022, Poconos mountains, Philadelphia area.

    Hi all, I photographed this thrush in August around the Poconos mountain area, and I am completely lost on what it could be. Was thinking hermit thrush but I'm not sure it is one. Unfortunately,this is the only image I have where you can see it like this. Any help greatly appreciated, Evan
  21. Evan Atkinson

    Sparrow species, 3rd August 2022, Pennsylvania

    Hey all, was looking back through my SD and found these two images of a sparrow. I initially wrote it down as a chipping sparrow, but on further looks it lacks the maroon cap a chipping should have. All comments appreciated. Many thanks, Ev
  22. Evan Atkinson

    Warbler sp, Wintertorn Dunes NNR, Norfolk, UK mid October 2022

    Hello all, I had this photograph sent to me on a group chat and we are all quite confused as to what it is. I immediately thought Reed Warbler, but I think it seems off for one? Opinions needed please. Many thanks, Ev
  23. Evan Atkinson

    Unknown tern, Cape May Meadows, Late July 2022.

    Hey all, photographed this tern at South Cape May Meadows, USA, but I am completely stumped over what it would be and I only have one picture. Many thanks, Ev
  24. Evan Atkinson

    Unknown warbler, South Cape May Meadows August 2nd.

    Hey all, another ID required please. I am not sure what this bird is, I think it’s a warbler of some sort but I honestly don’t have a clue. Don’t recall it singing or calling either. Many thanks, Ev
  25. Evan Atkinson

    Red-shouldered hawk? Stillwater PA just now

    Saw this hawk 5 mins ago and looks good for immature red shouldered hawk, happy to be corrected though? Sorry for back of the camera shot. Many thanks, Ev
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