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19-11-2007, 09:14 PM
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I thought I'd try this. 3 not particularly good pics of 3 bird species for ID. (John and Aeshna5 and any other experienced birder - please do not ID.  )
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Answers on a postcard...... Sorry just a bit of ID fun, they shouldnt be too difficult.
Paul
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19-11-2007, 09:17 PM
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1. Nuthatch
2.ERRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMM
3.ERRRRRMMMM......GREYLAG GOOSE 
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19-11-2007, 09:26 PM
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Number 1: Nuthatch
Number 2: hmmm I'm going to go with some kind of thrush...
Number 3: Geese of some sort, Canada perhaps |
19-11-2007, 09:31 PM
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I'll go with Nuthatch for number 1.
No idea for number 2.
I also think that number 3 are geese but no idea which species.
Dave P.
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19-11-2007, 10:07 PM
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1) Nuthatch
2) (Shot in the dark) Fieldfare
3) Canada Geese. |
20-11-2007, 09:44 AM
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1. Nuthatch
2. Mistle thrush?
3. Brent geese? |
20-11-2007, 10:25 AM
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1 nuthatch
2 thrush or starling
3
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20-11-2007, 10:56 AM
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I go with jdurbo |
20-11-2007, 10:58 AM
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1.Nuthatch
2.Mistle thrush
3.urmmmm some geese greylag?
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20-11-2007, 12:28 PM
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1. Nuthatch
2. Fieldfare
3. Canada Geese
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20-11-2007, 06:44 PM
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1. Nuthatch
2.Thrush - Feildfare?
3.Lapwing?
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20-11-2007, 07:20 PM
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I think everyone got the first - Nuthatch.
The second is a Fieldfare - note the demarcation between the breast and underparts in that pic.
The third are Canada Geese - fairly long winged and long necked.
well done to all those that had a go.
Paul
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20-11-2007, 07:35 PM
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Drat! You put the answers on before I could answer! But was going to say those three anyway!
Regards, Chris |
20-11-2007, 07:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisJB  Drat! You put the answers on before I could answer! But was going to say those three anyway!
Regards, Chris | Sorry Chris, I didnt know how long to leave it.
Paul
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20-11-2007, 07:53 PM
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No sweat Paul. I enjoyed this little teaser, you got any more?
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20-11-2007, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB No sweat Paul. I enjoyed this little teaser, you got any more?
Regards, Chris | Will have a look to see what pics I have. Glad you enjoyed it.
Paul
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20-11-2007, 08:11 PM
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I will hold my hands up and say that there was a good chance that No. 2 may have eluded me. It certainly was a Thrush but I couldn't quite bottom out which one.
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20-11-2007, 08:30 PM
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Well I'm feeling particularly pleased with myself 
The ID threads on this site are a great way for a relative noobie like myself to learn bird identification.
I could go through my Collins field guide and name every bird in there but naming REAL birds is obviously more challenging. These photos are a great learning experience. |
20-11-2007, 10:27 PM
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Without looking at previous posts.
1. Nuthatch.
2. No idea.
3. No idea.
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23-11-2007, 10:22 AM
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1. Nuthatch
2. Mistle Thrush
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