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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 23, 2007 6:51:30 GMT
Last week, met a whole gang of birders (includding Bio students) at Hardin. Even Desmon was there. The familiar White-Breasted Waterhen never failed to amuse the students.  This, I think, is Swinhoe's Snipe.  And here, I think I discovered a new Munia Specie! If yet-unnamed, I shall call it Carpio's Candy-Apple Red Munia. I believe it is rare and endemic to tiangges, town fairs, and other festive congregations.   |
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Post by Eric Patdu on Dec 23, 2007 7:14:04 GMT
Very unfortunate munia. They use "jobos" to paint these birds which are rather permanent. This bird will only lose this color on his next moult. On the other hand, nice captures you got there Sir Ding.  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 23, 2007 8:01:17 GMT
Love the WB Waterhen shot, Ding!
Not sure about the ID of the snipe, but if it's Swinhoe's, I need to have a shot of that too (haven't got that yet)... ;D
Romy
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Post by steve pryor on Dec 23, 2007 8:42:52 GMT
What is a jobo? The Snipe - will give it a try but without ITH shots and especially spreading the tail out - they are incredibly difficult at times.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 23, 2007 12:25:17 GMT
In my hometown (Malabon) we call it Jobus. That's the cheap powder dye that you dissolve in water. Back in the 60s, tie-dyed shirts were made with Jobus. Here's a rear shot of the suspect Swinhoe's Snipe. Unfortunately, tail feathers not spread out still.  What is a jobo? The Snipe - will give it a try but without ITH shots and especially spreading the tail out - they are incredibly difficult at times. |
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Post by Raul Marcelo on Dec 26, 2007 8:44:33 GMT
Ding,
I like the waterhen shot. Magnificent!
raul
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Post by Raul Marcelo on Dec 26, 2007 8:48:00 GMT
I'd like to share this UP bird--a Yellow-breasted Fruitdove. (i'm trying to figure out how to post the pix. don't know if i'm doing the right thing.)  |
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Post by tina mallari on Dec 26, 2007 8:49:41 GMT
Your waterhen shot is excellent Ding - Congratulations on the exceptional capture |
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Post by Raul Marcelo on Dec 26, 2007 8:50:10 GMT
hahaha. i guessed right. got it all wrong. will read instructions on how to post photos. brb.
raul
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 26, 2007 9:25:42 GMT
Just fixed it for you, Raul.... one of the best shots I've seen of this species!!! If you're curious what script to post for embedding images, press the quote button on your post with the photo, and the script will be readable.Romy hahaha. i guessed right. got it all wrong. will read instructions on how to post photos. brb. raul |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 26, 2007 12:37:30 GMT
Raul, can you PM me where you foundd this beauty? Thanks. I'd like to share this UP bird--a Yellow-breasted Fruitdove. |
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Post by Raul Marcelo on Dec 29, 2007 11:58:21 GMT
Idol Romy,
thank you very much. i still am trying to figure out how to post the pix. hehehe.
Ding,
sent u location via sms.
raul
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Post by Raul Marcelo on Dec 29, 2007 12:00:02 GMT
Yes, i found the quote button. finally. thanks.
raul
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Dec 30, 2007 13:44:37 GMT
Very nicely captured indeed Ding !!!
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