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  1. Jynx

    South Africa ID help

    Hi I was in South Africa last week and after poring over books I have almost resolved my list. However I have some species of which I have either a poor pic or in some cases a good one and still can't arrive at an ID. Can you help please? This first one a flycatcher 2 birds, same species I...
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    Plover, Cape Verde

    Good morning I had this plover at Rabil lagoon, Boa Vista, Cape Verde in November and although I thought about American Golden Plover I eventually decided it was Grey Plover. However when I put the trip report up I was contacted by someone saying definite AGP with several links as to why. My...
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    Mexico - May 2014 - Flycatchers?

    Can someone please help with these three Flycatcher sp from Yucatan in May. I have an idea but would appreciate confirmation. Thanks in advance. Mike.
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    Leucistic passerine

    Received this leucistic passerine pic at the website, taken in Glos, sender suggests Dunnock. Input please.
  5. Jynx

    Belize July 2013

    Belize trip report now on The Gloster Birder http://t.co/B6Dz6P2riQ or direct http://t.co/nKLfBVzpMZ includes a Diving report by my wife Bridgette
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    Belize July 2013

    Belize trip report now on The Gloster Birder http://t.co/B6Dz6P2riQ or direct http://t.co/nKLfBVzpMZ includes a Diving report by my wife Bridgette
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    Unidentified Belizean butterflies

    I just posted 3 posts asking for help for i/d of several butterflies and moths seen in Belize this month. Any help greatly appreciated, thanks. http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=262634 http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=262635 http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=262637
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    Trichophaga robinsoni ? Cape Verde

    Martin Honey has identified this mystery moth as Trichophaga robinsoni a member of the Tineidae family and believes it has not been recorded from Cape Verde before. It's range is Madeira and Porto Santo, and also occurs on the Canary Islands, the Selvagens Islands and in Western Sahara. Pretty...
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    Unidentified Belizean butterflies (3)

    3rd post of unidentified Belizean butterflies, any i/d help will be greatly appreciated 11. Didn't have my glasses on so it's all I got :king: 12. Owl or Magnificent Owl? Moth1. A Clearwing sp, bright blue body although not clear here Moth2. Browner than this in life Cat1. Unknown caterpillars...
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    Unidentified Belizean butterflies (2)

    2nd post of unidentified Belizean butterflies, any i/d help will be greatly appreciated
  11. Jynx

    Unidentified Belizean butterflies (1)

    First post of unidentified Belizean butterflies, any i/d help will be greatly appreciated. 1. Possibly Mexican Bluewing? 2. Hairstreak sp? 3. 4. Possibly Blue Cracker? 5.
  12. Jynx

    Mystery Bird Belize - Call only

    Hi I've just returned from Belize and saw this bird in the jungle a couple of times but usually in silhouette and difficult to i/d, could've been an Ant Wren. I've filmed the distinct call, can anyone place it please. You can hear it here...
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    Boa Vista, Cape Verde April 2013

    I know information from Cape Verde is thin on the ground so my trip report from last month is on my website – a direct link is here http://www.birder.pwp.blueyonder.co....sta%200413.htm Enjoy! __________________
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    Boa Vista, Cape Verde April 2013

    I know information from Cape Verde is thin on the ground so my trip report from last month is on my website – a direct link is here http://www.birder.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Boa%20Vista%200413.htm Enjoy!
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    Dump Gull?

    I took this pic of a Dump Gull in Croatia a fortnight ago and would appreciate your input. Pale eyes and grey-green legs, not a great pic I know but cropped from a flock photo.
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    September - Week in Supetar on the Island of Brač

    We have booked a last minute week in Supetar on the Island of Brač in early September. Birding and wildlife information is pretty thin. Does anybody have any recent experience of birding in Brač? Thanks in advance for any help.
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    RFI: Gambia in September

    Hi having enjoyed Gambia greatly in Febraury this year we find we have a week to use in September. What are the pros/cons of visiting in September? I know it is the rainy season with high humidity, which we could cope with, but how bad is the mozzie problem then. Any thoughts from birders...
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  18. Jynx

    Trip Report

    Finally uploaded our Alaska trip report tonight - go to the website The Gloster Birder http://www.birder.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Link in the left hand menu and in the diary or in trip reports. Enjoy, we did! Grateful for any feedback or if I've dropped any clangers. Thanks
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    Canada Goose races

    Can anybody sort out the race of these Canada Geese for me please. The first in Vancouver, Canada and the second in Anchorage, Alaska. As ever thanks in advance.
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    Hummer i/d

    Just returned from Canada/Alaska and I had this hummer in Stanley Park, Vancouver. It is a poor shot in early morning light. I assume it is Rufous, can anyone confirm this please or advise otherwise.
  21. Jynx

    Strange Passerine

    Our County Recorder received this description, no photo unfortunately, and sent it on to me. We can usually attempt an i/d of birds sent to him or The Gloster Birder. It often goes, "It's a Sparrowhawk" or "It's a Jay", however in this case we don't have a clue. Here is the description: "The...
  22. Jynx

    Wader sp Fuerteventura

    I saw this wader over a couple of days in November at Catalina Garcia, Fuerteventura and to be honest I didn't look at it very hard at the time with so many other distractions, Blue-winged Teal, Squacco and Bittern to name a few. I passed it off as a Little Stint. Generally it's only in photos...
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    First time visitors to Gambia

    We are going to Gambia in February, having never visited before, or Africa for that matter. We are staying at the Laico Atlantic Hotel in Banjul. Just a couple of questions to start with: 1. Can anyone recommend a bird guide based near here? 2. Medical - we have sorted out malaria tablets...
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    Dragonfly in Fuerteventura

    A pretty poor pic of a dragon I had at Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura here. I'm thinking Red-veined Darter, would I be right? In case it doesn't show well it was overall pale green in colour. Thanks for helping.
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    Trumpeter Finch a little help please

    3 days into our holiday in Fuerteventura and striking out everywhere on Trumpeter Finch. Can anyone please offer a little help with recent news. Having dipped it in Tenerife, Lanzarote and Britain although not panicking yet I'm beginning to get familiar sinking feeling. Thanks in advance.
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