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  1. J

    Scilly Isles - west of Cornwall, UK - June 24

    Hi, I wonder if anybody could clarify these please, 1. Is this a storm petrel? 2. Are the next 2 sooty shearwaters? 3. This gull has red eyes which as far as I can tell is not common with lesser or great black backed gulls? Thanks for any help.
  2. J

    Scilly Isles - approx 30 miles west of Cornwall, UK, - June 24, near St Marys Island

    Hi, I think all three of these are lesser black-backed gulls, but I wonder if experts could confirm that? The similarity to greater black backed gulls is close. Thanks
  3. J

    Bird ID - Lord Howe Island - NSW - Australia - Jan 24

    Thanks for your help Butty. I am going to take my ID issues to contacts on LHI. Thanks
  4. J

    Bird ID - Lord Howe Island - NSW - Australia - Jan 24

    Hi Joern, Thanks for your reply, much appreciated.
  5. J

    Bird ID - Lord Howe Island - NSW - Australia - Jan 24

    Hi lou, Thanks for your help, much appreciated.
  6. J

    Bird ID - Lord Howe Island - NSW - Australia - Jan 24

    Thanks for your reply, much appreciated.
  7. J

    Bird ID - Thala Beach near Port Douglas, Queensland and Sydney Botanical Grdns - Jan 24

    Hi, 1. Is this a Yellow-Throated or Noisy Myner bird - - Sydney Botanical Gardens. 2. I this a Juvenile Black Butcher bird - Thala Beach Nature Reserve 3. Is this Grey Breasted Martin? - Thala Beach 4. I cannot id this one - also taken at Thala Beach Thanks for any help.
  8. J

    Bird ID - Lord Howe Island - NSW - Jan 24

    Hi, 1. Is this a black winged, Bermuda or Cooks Petrel? 2. Is this a welcome Swallow? 3. I do not know what this is (this was the only shot I managed for this one) 4. Similarly, I would appreciate some help with this one.
  9. J

    Bird ID - Lord Howe Island - NSW - Australia - Jan 24

    Hi, I took a number of shots of birds in Australia, some of which I could identify, some I have had a guess at following research, others I would appreciate some help with. I am sending out 3 emails, with 4 attachments per email, with as much info as I can supply. 1. Is this a Black Tern...
  10. J

    Id Bird in the bird bath - taken on 19 Nov 23, Church Crookham, GU52 0YA

    Hi, This bird took a fancy to my bird bath. From investigations, it looks like either a juvenile blackbird or song thrush? Can anybody verify that please or suggest alternative? Thanks
  11. J

    Unidentified bird on the Danube - near Bamburg, Germany - Sat 2nd September

    Hi, Can anybody please identify the attached, captured on a path near the city. Thanks
  12. J

    Bird I.D. - Isle of Mull, Scotland - June 2023

    I took this image near Loch Spelve at the southern part of the island in early June. I have an idea it maybe a Redpoll, but unsure. Has anybody any ideas please? Thanks
  13. J

    Sparrowhawk 1cy sex

    Hi, On a photographic point what camera and lens (s) did you use. These are spectacular shots. Well done!
  14. J

    Old Hunstanton - Norfolk - April 2023

    Hi, There are a few I took in and around Old Hunstanton. I am unsure of the 1st and 3rd image, i think maybe the 2nd one is a member of the grouse family? Thanks for your help.
  15. J

    Holme Dunes Nature Reserve - Norfolk - April 2023

    These are a few I took at this Nature Reserve. I would like confirmation, or otherwise, on the ID. I think these are all Linnets. Thanks
  16. J

    RSPB Snettisham - April 2023

    Hi There are a few I took at this RSPB site that I would like confirmation, or otherwise, on the ID. I think they are 1) Lesser black backed gull 2) Sanderling 3) Gadwall I would appreciate any help. Thanks
  17. J

    RSPB Snettisham - April 2023

    Hi, There are a few I took at this RSPB site that I would like confirmation, or otherwise, on the ID. Are the first 2 curlews or whimbrel? I believe the 3rd one is a redshank? Can the experts help please? Thanks
  18. J

    Bird Id - RSPB Hazeley Heath 9th April

    Hi, Could anybody please identify the first bird, which I think is a warbler but on close inspection it has red eyes. which threw me. Does anybody have any idea? The second bird was taken in my garden, apologies for the poor quality, I think this is a Chiffchaff? Thanks
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