• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Search results

thxpress_search_the_forum Search Opus
  1. B

    Birds fae Torry

    That is interesting Andrew. Were they glips (4E) or parakeets (1B) or something else ? I note some have been turning up on Orkney and Shetland ( and North Ron) over the last few weeks. Not sure if these are "incoming" or "outgoing".
  2. B

    Birds fae Torry

    Photographers ? More likely ringers.....
  3. B

    Birds fae Torry

    ....or Crossbill sp ? Much better than a presumption that they are Commons as you wouldn't be mistaken ! ;)
  4. B

    Birds fae Torry

    Scottish Crossbill is still recognised as a full species by BOU and I don't think that position will change - whatever your thoughts on 'Scottish' Crossbills it is clear that there are at least intermediate sized birds that are specific to our region ( until discovered elsewhere !). The Birdlife...
  5. B

    Birds fae Torry

    We officially have 3 breeders - Common, Parrot and Scottish. A lot of contention about whether Scottish should be allocated full species status and whether or not there are 'cryptic' common species or types. If you are interested in local crossbills check HERE to read the thoughts of Lindsay...
Back
Top