Surfbirds Bird Forums http://surfbirds.com/forum/ Surfbirds Forums are birding and birdwatching forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:02:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.surfbirds.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Surfbirds Bird Forums http://surfbirds.com/forum/ Hawaiian Unknown http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6067&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:53:20 GMT This is a terrible picture, I know. But I was in Kaua'i, Hawaii and will not go back, so I was interested in finding out if it could be IDed. Anyways, if you have any ideas, please let me know.
]]> DDolan1075 http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6067 Red-breasted Flycatcher in Portugal http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6066&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:07 GMT I now have confirmation of this bird (which I mentioned in another thread). It is a 1st winter and was found by Simon Wates on private land at... I now have confirmation of this bird (which I mentioned in another thread). It is a 1st winter and was found by Simon Wates on private land at Figueira on the coast just south of Budens in the Concelho (municipality) of Vila do Bispo.

I told my mate Roger about it and he contacted Simon this morning who he picked up and took him there - the bird was observed in this private garden for about two hours and was reasonably confiding. It has been present now for at least three days at the same locality.

The owners have given me permission to access their land and I will go tomorrow if I have recovered from this dreadful flu bug to try and get some photos.

As far as I can ascertain, this is the seventh record for Portugal (will be a lifer for me).

Very frustrating.

Colin :cry: ]]> European Rare Birds Colin Key http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6066 ABC News Reports on Dangers to Birds Posed by Wind Power http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6065&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:21:24 GMT As wind energy production grows, efforts to mitigate the impacts to birds and other wildlife are receiving greater attention. ABC's Channel 7 in San Francisco reports that Altamont Pass wind farm has been responsible for thousands of raptor deaths. American Bird Conservancy's Dr. Michael Fry is interviewed.

More... ]]> Birding Headlines American Bird Conservancy http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6065 Chiffchaff ssp, Kent, Oct 29 http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6064&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:45:37 GMT Chris Collins, Dave Gandy and I saw a rather odd Chiffchaff in the moat at Dungeness, Kent, UK, on 29 Oct. Some record shots attached. The... Chris Collins, Dave Gandy and I saw a rather odd Chiffchaff in the moat at Dungeness, Kent, UK, on 29 Oct.

Some record shots attached. The grey-brownness of the plumage was
notable, but the apparent dark lateral crown sides (almost cap-like)and whopping supercilium even more so. CC and DG thought they saw the bird call (like a collybita) but, as the bird had its bill permanently half-open and as two collybita Chiffs in the same tree were calling away, I don't feel happy relying on it being our odd individual making the un-odd noise.

And it gets stranger... Jizz was oddly stocky and heavy, quite unlike the two weedy collybita. Behaviour was wacky too: it basically plopped from branch to branch like a vireo or Hippolais, and nowt like a Phyllosc. Yet a Phyllosc it certainly is, and, indeed, a Chiffy it certainly is. But - and here's my question - from where and what ssp?

In e-discussion with Alex Lees (when in doubt, turn to a punkbirder), we've discounted abietinus (too brown) and tristis (plenty of reasons). Alex (and I hope he won't mind me noting this) mooted Mountain Chiff because of the brown-capped appearance, a species that DG tentatively suggested at the time. (He lives in Thailand so he can be so bold.) But the yellow in the supercilium surely discounts that.

So we're back with a Chiffy and back with that question - from where and what ssp?

James
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]]> JCL http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6064 Red Kite confirmation please Portugal http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6063&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:41:52 GMT I shot this raptor today on our property. Can you confirm that this raptor is a Red Kite? And if not :err::err::err: Thanks, Bert I shot this raptor today on our property.

Can you confirm that this raptor is a Red Kite?

And if not :err::err::err:

Thanks,

Bert
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]]> Bert http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6063 Just arrived http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6062&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:49 GMT New to this nice forum :beer: My name is Massimo Grion, an active birder and amateur nature photographer in NE Italy wetlands ... feel free to get... New to this nice forum :beer:
My name is Massimo Grion, an active birder and amateur nature photographer in NE Italy wetlands ... feel free to get in touch if you pop up around here
Cheers,
Max ]]> Say Hello gmax http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6062 identification of raptors in hand http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6061&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:39 GMT Hello I know maybe this is not the right place to ask this but someone here also could help me.... Does anyone have such a thing as a pdf guide... Hello

I know maybe this is not the right place to ask this but someone here also could help me....
Does anyone have such a thing as a pdf guide for ID birds of prey in hand? (for the european raptors) I am interested in the most important ID keys which can allow you to separate different raptors at different age levels starting from the nestlings up to the adult age.

Thank you,
Luca ]]> luca_bios http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6061 identification of raptors in hand http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6060&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:36:24 GMT Hello Does anyone have such a thing as a pdf guide for ID birds of prey in hand? (for the european raptors) I am interested in the most important... Hello

Does anyone have such a thing as a pdf guide for ID birds of prey in hand? (for the european raptors) I am interested in the most important ID keys which can allow you to separate different raptors at different age levels starting from the nestlings up to the adult age.

Thank you,
Luca ]]> Raptors luca_bios http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6060 Possible Asian House Martin in Israel http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6059&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:47 GMT Today a potential Asian House Martin was seen in northern Israel: http://www.israbirding.com/israelbirdsforum/forum_entry.php?id=1191 In... Today a potential Asian House Martin was seen in northern Israel:
http://www.israbirding.com/israelbir...ry.php?id=1191

In comparison to the 'funny' Northern House Martins we get here in Israel, this seems to be a good candidate for dasypus. See a review of those funny birds here:
http://www.israbirding.com/israelbir...ry.php?id=1011

I am interested in opinions on today's bird, especially in relation to the possible 1st for Sweden seen in 2008. ]]> Yoav http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6059 Common Shelduck in Newfoundland 17th Nov http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6058&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:35:12 GMT http://www.surfbirds.com/cgi-bin/gallery/display.cgi?gallery=gallery10 http://www.surfbirds.com/cgi-bin/gal...lery=gallery10 ]]> North American Rare Birds AndyB http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6058 Calidris sp.?? http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6057&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:51:44 GMT Watched and photographed on the sands between Humberston and Tetney Marsh Linc's. late September this year. Smaller than Sanderling, like a bulky Little Stint almost. In life showed slight rufous tones to mantle and scapulars. Any thoughts.

Regards.
Del.
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]]> Mystery Photos Idlevalleybirder http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6057 Bird ID help please Alentejo region in Portugal http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6056&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:45:51 GMT Hi All, I shot this bird today and do apologise for the bad quality but I only had one shot. Can you help me out please? Thanks, Bert Hi All,

I shot this bird today and do apologise for the bad quality but I only had one shot.

Can you help me out please?

Thanks,

Bert
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]]> Bert http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6056 Belted Kingfisher in Spain http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6055&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:34:07 GMT This bird will be a first for Southern Europe: http://www.rarebirdspain.net/home.htm Colin :cool: This bird will be a first for Southern Europe:

http://www.rarebirdspain.net/home.htm

Colin :cool: ]]> European Rare Birds Colin Key http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6055 North Atlantic Field Guide http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6054&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:12:03 GMT I am taking a cruise from New York to Newfoundland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and then to London. Is there a field guide that addresses the... I am taking a cruise from New York to Newfoundland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and then to London. Is there a field guide that addresses the seabirds and/or shorebirds of the North Atlantic? I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. I don't want to be burdened with 4 or 5 different field guides especially since this won't be a birding specific vacation. Any assitance would be appreciated. ]]> Seabirds Stellar Jay http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6054 Hello http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6053&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:29 GMT Hello from the north of Portugal Here i am to learn about an activity i like very much to do - birdwacthing. Thank you all in advance for your... Hello from the north of Portugal
Here i am to learn about an activity i like very much to do - birdwacthing.
Thank you all in advance for your patience.

Abel ]]> Say Hello abelalvaro http://surfbirds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6053