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  1. J

    where do the lesser black backed gulls (uk) go ?

    The BTO have been running a tracking project on Lesser Black backs for the past few years. Details here: http://www.bto.org/science/migration/tracking-studies/tracking-lesser-black-backed-gulls
  2. J

    Provence - Winter

    Eagle Owls are still near Les Baux, though they're difficult in dodgy weather. Citril Finch are occasionally found around Les Baux and at La Caume (Bonelli's site) though we only saw them on Mont Ventoux this year (on the road close to Chalet Reynard). Can't really help with the other species...
  3. J

    Gull-billed Tern

    I think you're correct on the first one, but the second photo looks like a Black Tern (if that carpal bar is not a photo artefact).
  4. J

    Les Baux - wallcreepers?

    Shame about the Wallcreepers, but they can take a bit of time as there is a lot of rock to search! As you say, an excuse to return, and maybe to look for Citril Finch and Eagle Owls as well. Nice to hear that you saw a good number of Bustards though. Cheers James
  5. J

    Les Baux - wallcreepers?

    Meropes In case you don't know, there is a path that runs round the southern side of Les Baux, beneath the town walls and cliffs that is a good place to look for wallcreeper (and blue rock thrush). Alpine Accentor can be found in the town itself. Good luck James
  6. J

    Les Baux - wallcreepers?

    Hi Rosbifs I'm heading to the area in December. Where abouts around Istres is it best to go for the bustards and sandgrouse? Would be amazing to see those kind of numbers (and great to hear that there are such large numbers). Thanks for any help you can give. James
  7. J

    redstart or balck redstart.

    The first attached photo is a male Common Redstart - white supercillium. Second photo looks like male Common too, but would like to see back and head out of shadow to rule out semirufus Black Redstart (though black probably doesn't go down far enough on chest - been a while since I've seen one...
  8. J

    More sad news on the raptor front

    Another depressing reason to sign the petition. See the entry on 10th October: http://langholmmoorland.blogspot.co.uk/2012_10_01_archive.html
  9. J

    Linnet or 'innit' Germany

    2 and 3 look good for linnet for me too. Might have to come back to you on 1 though. Cheers James
  10. J

    Pec Sandpiper? - UK (Hale)

    What's the swift with the big white rump flying above the ruff in the 2nd pic? ;)
  11. J

    Pecs

    Hi Yilane Thank you for the suggestion. Cheers James
  12. J

    Pecs

    I'm going to be visiting Pecs in the middle of March and was wondering if anyone knows of any good sites round there that they could let me know about? Thanks very much James
  13. J

    Birds in Kenya - December

    Imm oxpecker - looks like it has a pale rump so yellow-billed Dove - maybe emerald-spotted Juv sparrow - could be northern grey-headed? Agree with mocking cliff-chat and pale flycatcher. The last photo looks like Northern Grey-headed Sparrow. And sorry, I'm ignoring the weavers for now!
  14. J

    Duck, Scotland

    Yes, looks like an male Eider.
  15. J

    Long-tailed Hawk, Ghana

    I have attached a freeze-frame photo from a video I took of a Long-tailed Hawk that I saw in Ghana back in December 2011. The bird was attracted in by our guide playing a recording of its call. Whilst I have seen Grey Herons sunning themselves like this, the barring on the undertail and...
  16. J

    Woodpecker Sweetwater Reserve Kenya Dec 2011

    I'm not sure they're that rare, but it's definitely a Bearded Woodpecker.
  17. J

    Dubrovnik, Croatia August 2011

    You've put me to shame. I was there in early July and due to spending all my time on the beach or in bars only saw lots of Alpine Swifts (which were spectacular)!
  18. J

    unknown bird - Kent, UK

    I have to admit that I can only see 2 female / juv chaffinch in both photos.
  19. J

    Namibia bird identification

    Yes Nick, you're right, should have written Common Fiscal. Cheers James
  20. J

    Namibia bird identification

    I agree - Fiscal Shrike (subcoronatus). White eyebrow can be confusing if you're used to the Fiscals in SA.
  21. J

    Identification Help

    Yes, Reed / Long-tailed Cormorant. Cheers James
  22. J

    American Wigeon at Oued Massa

    Just got back from Morocco so a bit of a delay on this news. A female American Wigeon was at Oued Massa on Saturday 19th March. It was on the river seen from one of the bridges that cross it, a few km upstream from the park (one of the areas for Plain Martin). Cheers James
  23. J

    2 ID's - Tanzania (East African Birds)

    Probably Black-throated Wattle-eye and definitely Spectacled Weaver (thin bill and pale iris). You've been taking some nice photos!
  24. J

    Bird ID:Iran, Hormozgan, Bastak, Kookherd

    Looks like a juvenile Black Tern.
  25. J

    Invisible Rail?

    I havn't managed to see the bird yet. Any pointers?
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