Communal Bird Photography Thread

[bigsambwfc]

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[IMG]kestrel balscote quarry 29/4/19 by Walter Warburton, on Flickr[/IMG]mk2 p/l 100/400lens

[bigsambwfc]

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[IMG]house martin hambleden lock 27/4/19 by Walter Warburton, on Flickr[/IMG]mk2 p/l 100/400lens, might be a sand martin, not sure.

[Tordan58]

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Yes, it's a Sand martin.
Edit: House martin it should be.

[Olybirder]

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Yes, it's a Sand martin.

It's a tricky one. The colouring looks more like a Sand Martin than a House Martin (the House Martins that I was watching yesterday appeared very black and white] but, on the other hand, Sand Martins usually have a dark band across the chest and I can see no evidence of that. It could be juvenile but it is rather early for that. A top view would have decided it conclusively if it showed a white rump. I am not sure which it is.

Ron

[Tordan58]

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You are right Ron, the band is missing and that band is clearly visible even on juveniles so we can rule out Sand martin which leaves House martin. (When assessing I was a bit too fast, looked at the color of the wings which appears too brown for a House martin however light through feathers can be tricky. )

[Tordan58]

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Today's Robin

by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

Nice one. Have you got a detailed rear view as well?
I guess the ring has the following inscription:
BRITISH MUSEUM
NAT HIST LONDON
... 236 ...
The Robin was ringed somewhere in UK.

[MJ224]

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Today RobinMark Johnson, on Flickr

[bigsambwfc]

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[IMG]P4301088 by Walter Warburton, on Flickr[/IMG]lapwing @ brandon mk2 p/l 100/400lens

[jonesy]

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One from my recent Florida trip. (I so enjoy wandering around the local parks)


Cardinal by Tracey Jones, on Flickr

[bigsambwfc]

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[IMG]kestrel balscote quarry 3/5/19 by Walter Warburton, on Flickr[/IMG]mk2 p/l 100/400lens

[bigsambwfc]

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[IMG]kestrel balscote quarry 3/5/19 by Walter Warburton, on Flickr[/IMG]mk2 p/l 100/400lens

[drmarkf]

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A blog post with a lot of Botswanan wetlands birds, taken last September but only recently processed.

https://www.microcontrast.com/new-blog/2019/5/7/birds-of-the-chobe-river-wetlands-i?fbclid=IwAR02lx1ublRDXfmGwSiwr4cs6fDXitnfe1bsqyOY9goXVCOauSlbro16RMc

[Gate Keeper]

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A blog post with a lot of Botswanan wetlands birds, taken last September but only recently processed.

https://www.microcontrast.com/new-bl...COauSlbro16RMc

Thanks for sharing. A special trip with a lovey hotel, stunning scenery and rich in bird life.

[Tordan58]

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A blog post with a lot of Botswanan wetlands birds, taken last September but only recently processed.

https://www.microcontrast.com/new-bl...COauSlbro16RMc

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[MJ224]

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Sedge Warbler

At Kidwelly Canal

by Mark Johnson, on Flickr