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  1. Ken Billington

    Reed Warbler or Whitethroat?

    Please help me to identify this bird taken in the Rhine Valley in Switzerland this morning. Thanks in advance.
  2. Ken Billington

    Small LBJ in Switzerland

    After comparing with other photos of Female Pied Flycatchers your identification is spot on. Many thanks, Lou, for the identification.
  3. Ken Billington

    Small LBJ in Switzerland

    Would appreciate if someone could identify this small bird seen in woods in Switzerland this morning.
  4. Yellow Wagtail

    Yellow Wagtail

    Photo taken at Yotvata Fields close to Eilat in Israel
    • Ken Billington
    • Media item
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Middle-East
  5. Ken Billington

    Racing to stop the slaughter of migrating birds

    Millions of migrating songbirds are killed for food, for profit or just for the joy of shooting something, as they move from their winter grounds in Africa to their summer breeding territories in Europe each year. The "Champions of the Flyway", an international bird race taking place in Eilat...
  6. Ken Billington

    Birdathon in Eilat, Israel

    There's an exciting 5-day event taking place in Eilat Israel from 28th March to 2nd April 2014 - Champions of the Flyway. To make up the numbers we're looking for an additional team member. If you're good at identification and would like to join our winning team for a sunny adventure early...
  7. Ken Billington

    Birdathon in Eilat, Israel

    There's an exciting 5-day event taking place in Eilat Israel from 28th March to 2nd April 2014 - Champions of the Flyway. To make up the numbers we're looking for an additional team member. If you're good at identification and would like to join our winning team for a sunny adventure early...
  8. Ken Billington

    "Champions of the Flyway" in Eilat Israel

    There's an exciting 5-day event taking place in Eilat Israel from 28th March to 2nd April 2014 - Champions of the Flyway. To make up the numbers our Team is looking for a couple of additional birding enthusiasts. If you're good at identification and would like to join our winning team for a...
  9. Ken Billington

    "Champions of the Flyway" in Eilat Israel

    There's an exciting 5-day event taking place in Eilat Israel from 28th March to 2nd April 2014 - Champions of the Flyway. To make up the numbers our Team is looking for a couple of additional birding enthusiasts. If you're good at identification and would like to join our winning team for a...
  10. Eurasian Siskin

    Eurasian Siskin

    • Ken Billington
    • Media item
    • siskin
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  11. Ken Billington

    Unidentified Bird of Prey

    Earlier this week I was lucky to capture shots of a pair of hawks demonstrating their acrobatic skils. Location was the Rhine Delta in Austria. Would appreciate all advice on the identity of this species.
  12. Ken Billington

    Help Needed - Brown Bird - West Coast Ireland

    First time I've seen one of these. Hoping that someone will recognise the species. Thanks in advance for all help. ---------------------------- http://focusingonwildlife.com ----------------------------
  13. Ken Billington

    Review by 'Ken Billington' on item 'EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera Body'

    Advantages 1. 15.1-megapixel CMOS Sensor - those remote bird shots can now be cropped even more without losing image quality. This is a big advantage compared to the older Canon models 40D (10.1MP) or 30D (8.2MP). 2. The Improved Noise Reduction of the sensor also allows the use of higher ISO's...
  14. Ken Billington

    EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera Body

    Canons new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved...
  15. Ken Billington

    Wader Identification (Lower Loukkos, Morocco)

    Definitely a Common Redshank (Tringa totanus). Check the image on the link. --------------------------------------------------------- Ken Billington's Bird & Wildlife Photography ---------------------------------------------------------
  16. Ken Billington

    Review by 'Ken Billington' on item 'EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens'

    Advantages 1. Fast Focusing - Utilizing USM (Ultrasonic Motor), the Canon 100 Macro internally focuses very fast, quietly and very accurately. 2. Non-Extending or Rotating - When focusing at 1x subject distances, the lens does not extend, and the front element does not rotate. 3. Sharp Images -...
  17. Ken Billington

    EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens

    Bring small things into full-sized view with the Canon EF 100mm macro USM lens. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, and this lens is no exception. The...
  18. Ken Billington

    Review by 'Ken Billington' on item 'EF 400mm f5.6 L USM'

    Advantages 1. Light in Weight - the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens is light in weight compared to the other Canon telephoto lenses . This is a huge advantage for bird photography, easy to maneuver when taking flight shots, not too tiring when trekking. 2. Excellent Optical Performance - as a...
  19. Ken Billington

    Buteo buteo from Crete

    Definitely a Buzzard (Buteo buteo). Check the link for comparison.
  20. Ken Billington

    Help needed with Marsh/Willow Tit

    Definitely a Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris). Check the link for comparison.
  21. Ken Billington

    Please help - mystery bird

    Definitely a Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) . Check the link for comparison.
  22. Ken Billington

    Young Woodpecker

    Definitely a Goldfinch. Check this link for comparison: http://kenbillington.ch/photobank/Small%20Landbirds/Goldfinch%20(Carduelis%20carduelis)/slides/Goldfinch%20(Carduelis%20carduelis)%20(9).html :t::t::t:
  23. Ken Billington

    Can someone ID this bird for me?

    Definitely Great Crested Grebe. Check this link for comparison: http://kenbillington.ch/photobank/Waders/Great%20Crested%20Grebe%20(Podiceps%20cristatus)/slides/Great%20Crested%20Grebe%20(Podiceps%20cristatus)%20(14).html :t::eat::t:
  24. Ken Billington

    Unknown Goose in Trier Germany

    Definitely an Egyptian Goose. Check this link for comparison: http://kenbillington.ch/photobank/Geese/Egyptian%20Goose%20(Alopochen%20aegyptiacus)/slides/Egyptian%20Goose%20(Alopochen%20aegyptiacus)%20(2).html :t::t::t:
  25. Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula)

    Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula)

    Between mid September & mid October there are many migrating waders on the Rheindamm where the river flows into lake Constance. A great feeding place to stock up before flying further south...
    • Ken Billington
    • Media item
    • ringed plover charadrius hiaticula
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: Britain & Europe
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