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  1. AndrewHeath

    Vortex Razor HD 85mm & digiscoping

    Hi Patkin, My intention was never to get "good" shots, just to get clean and clear shots of rare shorebirds and waterfowl for ID purposes. In that sense I'm sure it will be fine. For real bird photos it's giant $10,000 telephoto lens or bust! (I'm in the "or bust" category! haha)
  2. AndrewHeath

    Results from colour-ring reading

    Hello friends, On September 18th at Huanzidong Reservoir in Liaoning province, China 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...
  3. AndrewHeath

    Where to report a banded Siberian Crane sighting?

    Hi Owen, I should have clarified - these were large rings, not flags like for the shorebirds in the PDF, and had no visible numbers. Given the scarcity of Siberian Cranes, I assume it's a unique code to identify a particular bird. It would take only a few color and order combinations to cover...
  4. 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
  5. AndrewHeath

    Vortex Razor HD 85mm & digiscoping

    Hi Mick. I bought a Vortex 85mm and the pricey official digiscoping add-on camera attachment thingy back in 2013. I've yet to do any real scoping with it because I didn't like the DSLR's weight hanging off the bank and haven't been able to find a suitably point-and-shoot to use instead. I'm...
  6. 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...
  7. AndrewHeath

    Hainan island

    This is my last remaining unknown species from the trip. Any ideas? White-bellied Yuhina // Erpornis?
  8. AndrewHeath

    Hainan island

    Thanks David and Jeff, you're dead-on!
  9. AndrewHeath

    Hainan island

    It was an interesting trip. I'm working on a comprehensive blog post for the benefit of future potential visitors. In the meantime, one vexing ID question: In the afternoon along a roadside I encountered a small bird deep inside the bushes. I could hear it flitting about and walked with it...
  10. AndrewHeath

    Hainan island

    Thank you for sharing, johnjemi. After studying the transportation options I decided to rent a car. I have a meeting on the morning of the 18th, then will drive out to the park and stay in the hotel on-site. The 19th I'll bird dawn to dusk, then head back into Sanya and stay by the airport. On...
  11. AndrewHeath

    Wuhan University

    Hello Keith, That's far from my part of China, but I've been there once and can share a bit: This is the eBird summary for Hubei province: link. In 2010 March I visited the Wuhan Botanical Gardens. Here is my checklist: link. I can vaguely recall leaving more than a few species unrecorded due...
  12. AndrewHeath

    Hainan island

    I appreciate the comprehensive reply. What is the park like inside the gate? Is it walkable once I'm inside?
  13. AndrewHeath

    Hainan island

    How'd it go, yren? Please submit your checklists to eBird if you haven't already. It seems I might need to be in Sanya on the 17th for a meeting. If that's confirmed I'll try to pop over to Jianfengling NP 尖峰岭国家森林公园 for a day or two. Can anyone share some tips regarding transportation and lodging?
  14. AndrewHeath

    ID - distinguishing swans

    Come on up and see these, mate. They seem to be over-wintering at the Bird Island spillway. |:$| Thanks!
  15. 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...
  16. AndrewHeath

    Liaoning, Shenyang aka 辽宁沈阳

    Scoters! (I apologize for not participating here these days. Nothing personal, y'all are great!) This morning at the same location as the sea eagle above, I spotted a pair of female white-winged scoters (Melanitta fusca). I wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary, so ended up jogging...
  17. 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)...
  18. AndrewHeath

    Liaoning, Shenyang aka 辽宁沈阳

    Wow, delighted to see someone else making use of this thread! My trusty Monarchs completely fell apart during a trip to Cát Tiên National Park last summer and we didn't have money to get new ones until just now, so I haven't done much birding lately. HOWEVER, I did drag my spotting scope down...
  19. AndrewHeath

    Panjin Birding by the Old Fat Man

    Good morning Owen! I'm a lapsed BirdForum poster based in Shenyang: Liaoning, Shenyang aka 辽宁沈阳 I've been following your reports on eBird for awhile now, and greatly admire your dedication to the field! You're only 120 minutes by car away from me. I'd love to drive down on a Friday night in...
  20. AndrewHeath

    Partner for Johannesburg-area tour on September 20~21

    Thanks for the kind words, Sal. No worries. I'm sure it will be a great two days regardless!
  21. AndrewHeath

    Partner for Johannesburg-area tour on September 20~21

    Short update: - I've decided to use Birding EcoTours (http://www.birdingecotours.co.za/) - First full-day trip: Suikerbosrand/Marievale - Second full-day trip: Zaagkuilsdrif - Each trip is R3200 regardless of headcount. I'm going alone as of now, so if you wish to join me your cost would be not...
  22. 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...
  23. AndrewHeath

    Looking for Auckland area partner for June 1st

    Last chance to take a super cool dude birding! ;-)
  24. AndrewHeath

    Kuala Lumpur, Lake Gardens Park

    More or less exactly what happened! :t: (using the eBird names for all of these, red = lifelist) Little Egret Striated Heron White-breasted Waterhen Zebra Dove White-throated Kingfisher Coppersmith Barbet Common Flameback Black-naped Oriole Slender-billed Crow Yellow-vented Bulbul Oriental...
  25. 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...
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