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  1. ScottishBirder

    Chiffchaff in Scotland

    Wondering if anyone has a thought about this Chiffchaff which was singing a different song. I heard this call and couldn’t figure out what it was. It then popped out calling. Looks like a standard Chiffchaff but doesn’t sound like one. More flutey and drawn out call. By the time I got my phone...
  2. ScottishBirder

    Raven ??

    Hi guys I am in Spain and been snapping away with my camera when I seen three birds together. One of the three caught my attention as it looked like it was carrying something. I thought these were Ravens collecting material for nests but since posting them people have been saying it’s not a...
  3. ScottishBirder

    Bird ID

    Can someone help with this bird please. I thought Greater Scaup female but others think Tufted Duck,
  4. ScottishBirder

    Lark ID

    Hey guys I wonder if anyone here can help with this. A birder photographed this lark near El Hondo in the Alicante region off Spain. They posted it as a Dupont’s Lark. It didn’t seem good to me so I asked a few others and they thought it suspect for DL. The person who took the picture asked me...
  5. ScottishBirder

    Galle area of Sri Lanka

    Hi folks , I am heading to Sri Lanka in January and wondered if anyone has been here and can recommend sites or area to birdwatch. There for two weeks but have the wife so can’t go at it too many day’s. Thanks in advance
  6. ScottishBirder

    Disagreement

    Hey guys I was in Cairns innQueensland Australia when I snapped this wader. I thought a Dunlin ( Caldris alpina ) but was told it was a Curlew Sandpiper, I have since shown it to others and half says Dunlin and half day Curlew Dand. What do you all think ?? It still looks like a Dunlin to me but...
  7. ScottishBirder

    Bogota Safety

    Hi there, I am travelling to Bogota in May for four days before heading to Peru and was wondering if it is a safe place to visit with a good camera ?? How safe would it be travelling along the countryside or at Parque la Florida carrying binoculars and big Camera ?? any advice appreciated.
  8. ScottishBirder

    Hong Kong for few days in January

    Any suggestions for birding in January in Hong Kong ??? I am there for four days only and I think my wife will agree to one day or a few afternoons birding, so where is best. All suggestions appreciated
  9. ScottishBirder

    Australia 🇦🇺 in January

    Hey guys I am off down under in January starting in Sydney then Melbourne and then to Cairns and back down to Sydney by car. Any advice on places to see lots of birds whilst being Ona holiday with the wife. All suggestions appreciated.
  10. ScottishBirder

    Wallcreeper ???

    Hi guys, I am driving to Alicante from Scotland and heading through Andorra. Does anyone know any reliable sites for a chance of Wallcreeper. Also anyone who has visited that region or have done the drive and can recommend any good sites for birding from the car. Have family members who won't...
  11. ScottishBirder

    Wader ID

    Hi there, whilst birding in Costa Rica I came upon a group of waders. Most were Wilsons Plovers with a few SP Plovers. Then this wader appeared and my first thought was Western Sandpiper. I took some record shots and upon return thought it didn't look right. What do you guys think.
  12. ScottishBirder

    Need Help

    OK here I am again, going to Costa Rica on September 25th for two weeks staying at Riu Guanacaste. I need some questions answered as I am getting frustrated with the mixed response. If you have been or live there please feel free to answer, no guessing please,,,,,lol 1. In the rainy or green...
  13. ScottishBirder

    Costa Rica Holiday

    Hey folks, I am heading to Costa Rica in January next year. We are staying at Playa de Matapalo resort. Can anyone tell me if there are good birding area's close to hear or give me any info on bird guides etc. Thanks in advance.o:Do:Do:D
  14. ScottishBirder

    Cuba and Cayo Coco

    Hi there, I am traveling to Cayo Coco in January for three weeks on a romantic break. Whilst my wife is doing that I would like to do some birding. Can anyone give me the name and details of a local guide or details of sites etc. Also any help on hiring a car and places to visit, basically...
  15. ScottishBirder

    It's a Long Shot

    Hi all, I am visiting California in June for four days to start my USA road trip. I was wondering if anyone could tell me any good spots near Golden Gate Bridge or Hollywood to do a spot of birding early morning. Also if any one could be kind enough to tell me what I am likely to see in June...
  16. ScottishBirder

    Never been in July

    Hey everyone, I am visiting Florida at start of July and will be staying in Davenport. I know its not good time of year but can anyone help with sites and species I can see. Any help would be appreciated cheers. Oh I have transport so getting around no problem. o:D
  17. ScottishBirder

    Diver Id

    What do you guys think of this Diver. Could it be a Pacific???? I attached two photos hopefully i did it correct.
  18. ScottishBirder

    Duppont's ?

    Was birding in the Alicante area in Febuary and going back for May. Had a good first trip with 168 species found. I was given a Duppont's site but it did not reveal this secretive little bird. Does anyone know a good site for this species anywhere in the entire area, i will travel. Also need...
  19. ScottishBirder

    Spain Trip Febuary

    Spain Trip FEBUARY 2013 I arrived at Alicante airport after a very bumpy flight due to strong winds and met up with the car rental guy who was waiting for me with a name board. Took some searching but found a car rental company who take cash (no credit card required). I got into my small car...
  20. ScottishBirder

    Chiffchaff Galore

    Has anyone noticed a big rise in numbers of Chiffchaff's. When the Willow Warblers and Sedge Warblers started arriving it is usual in my area for Willow Warblers to be dominant with a few Chiffchaff's around. Last year we heard two Chiffchaff's and another three at another spot but this year...
  21. ScottishBirder

    First time in INDIA (March 2011)

    Hi there, I have been lucky enough to visit India in March and have done a wee report on the birds I have seen. I was on holiday with my wife so it was not a birding holiday and I only managed to squeeze in the occasional trip. I was very happy with the birds I seen in the short birding time I...
  22. ScottishBirder

    Baga Goa in March

    Hello again . I am off to Goa in March for two weeks ( not a birding holiday, I have been warned ). Can someone recommend a Guide to take me around from early early morning till mid day. Before the wife gets up. I have names of a few but any other names of good guides at good prices and...
  23. ScottishBirder

    Hello

    Hello and I am a new member so be gentle.o:)
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