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Nov 7, 2009 4:53:02 GMT
Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 7, 2009 4:53:02 GMT
It was a pleasure birding with you guys! Gabs, we also found the Coppersmith Barbet at the front of the Main Library where Doc Mando and Bong were already staked out. Too bad I don't have any decent photos of it.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2009 12:01:45 GMT
Ely and Tins, we will be free the whole day this Saturday, Nov. 6th. We are staying at St. Ignatius Village.
Again, please text us at 09329537838.
Thanks!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 4, 2009 20:59:59 GMT
Sorry for the short notice, but Cynthia and I are available this morning (Nov 5). We're thinking of going to go to UP Hardin but we need directions to get there. We're staying at the Astoria in Ortigas. Please call Cynthia at 09329537838. Salamat!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 28, 2009 18:30:14 GMT
My wife, Cynthia, and I will be visiting the Philippines from Nov 4 to the 18th. I'm not sure yet of our schedule but I was hoping to join with at least one of your sorties.
Thanks.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 28, 2009 18:26:26 GMT
Great capture of a beautiful bird, Ariel!..and from a car window at that!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 26, 2009 3:42:28 GMT
Happy Birthday, Rey!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 26, 2009 3:41:35 GMT
Thanks, Ed and Lyds.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 23, 2009 16:52:31 GMT
Great harvest, Ely!
The fourth picture is a female Red Fody. Interesting how the female looks so different from the male.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 22, 2009 2:54:46 GMT
Great shots, William!
First photo is a Western Gull (Larus occidentalis), second is a Heerman's Gull (Larus heermanni). The hummingbird is an Anna's (Calypte anna).
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 9, 2009 2:40:18 GMT
Ted, my bad. Probably not a Barnacle. Can you repost showing the companion?
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 8, 2009 18:27:10 GMT
Wishing you all the best on your birthday, JP!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 8, 2009 18:24:52 GMT
Ted, Your first picture is definitely a goose. Possibly a White-fronted (Anser albifrons) although I can't see any white above the beak. It could be a hybrid between a White-fronted and a Barnacle (the geese that have become domesticated and are found in public parks). Anyway, here's my photo of the White-fronted for reference:
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 28, 2009 22:06:12 GMT
Mastah Romy and to all who were victims of typhoon Ondoy, our prayers are with you. Hang in there, guys.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 19, 2009 2:09:03 GMT
Here is another picture taken in Lusaka. It looks like our Mountain White-eyed and the bird just waking up from his sleep. I use the same camera and lens with ISO 1600, 1/500, f8. Once again, great shots, Ely! This one looks like an African Yellow White-eye (Zosterops senegalensis)
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 16, 2009 4:26:54 GMT
The shrike shot is just incredible!!!
Actually both are superb shots...but the reflection of the setting sun on the shrike's eye just floored me. WOW!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 16, 2009 4:20:22 GMT
Nice shots, Ely! Got more?? First bird is a Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) Here is an image reference: Second is the Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) Image reference:
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 13, 2009 2:58:04 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Vesmes! Outstanding shots on your first post. Keep them coming!
Here are the English names of your birds: 1. Lanius collurio = Red-backed Shrike (the one top is juvenile, bottom is adult) 2. Oenanthe isabellina - Isabelline Wheatear 3. Tringa glareola - Wood Sandpiper 4. Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 3, 2009 0:32:17 GMT
Saw this guy at Eaton Canyon in Pasadena (first time I've seen this species here - and I've been birding this places regularly for about 5 years now). Y'all might wanna check the accompanying story at ornithographer.blogspot.com (Title: Tanager angst) 5D2, 500mm + 1.4X, ISO-1000 (on auto) f9, 1/640, tripod/gimbal head
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 2, 2009 3:01:37 GMT
I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but do you guys (in the Philippines) insure your gear (against damage, theft, loss, etc)?
If plans go through, my wife and I are planning to retire in the Philippines next year and that is one of our concerns.
I appreciate any info. Thanks!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 2, 2009 2:53:56 GMT
Were these birds taken in Mauritius? Or are they escapees in the Philippines?
I asked because the first bird looks a molting Fody (Foudia sp. - possibly Red-headed) while the second looks like a female Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus). The third one doesn't look like any of the birds that occur in Mauritius, as far as I can tell.
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