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Our Mission and Values at GBT... Here at GBT we hope to foster an interest in all things birding, and in so doing, also create a deep and abiding respect for our natural environment. We do so without taking ourselves too serioulsy, but we do take the state of our environment very seriously. We share our knowledge and our passion for all things birding willingly and enthusiastically.

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#2836 14-04-2012 15:23:05

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

The Kingfisher is gorgeous, Mich!!
BK, not only a lovely capture but sighting too!!
GP, absolutely LOVE those little wrens!!


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#2837 14-04-2012 18:19:22

Guinea Pig
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Location:  : The Hague, The Netherlands
Registered: 07-11-2008
Favourite Bird: Southern Red Bishop

Re: Theme of The Week

I love Theme of the Week! cool

Great shots by all! I always look what's up as theme on a Friday. Makes you see birds in a completely new way. big_smile

 

#2838 14-04-2012 18:27:59

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Guinea Pig wrote:

... I always look what's up as theme on a Friday. Makes you see birds in a completely new way. big_smile

It sure does, LOL, looking  for a new theme each week makes one really look at the photos to see what one "thing" could possibly be another/new theme...and glad you enjoy it so much, GP cool


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#2839 18-04-2012 20:54:31

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

The Theme of The week is: I have a long tail!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7068415423_d8ce775681_z.jpg
Cape Sugarbird7721 by jackie.during, on Flickr


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#2840 18-04-2012 21:06:24

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Registered: 26-07-2010
Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

Beautiful, Jay! big_smile


"Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence."

Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat.
 

#2841 19-04-2012 07:59:38

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Registered: 15-08-2008
Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

Yes! A new theme! big_smilebig_smile

 

#2842 19-04-2012 08:07:09

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

Long-tailed Paradise-Whydah
http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/862/Long-tailed%20Paradise-Whydah.jpg

 

#2843 19-04-2012 08:10:10

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

African Paradise Flycatcher
http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/710/African%20Paradise%20Flycatcher%20-%20The%20Wilds.jpg

 

#2844 19-04-2012 08:28:37

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Great shots everyone

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6707605883_c7095ae057_z.jpg
IMG_5815 by DvdBergh, on Flickr


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#2845 19-04-2012 08:29:45

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5219/5383256153_31ab8a88ea.jpg
_MG_5857 by DvdBergh, on Flickr


I can levitate birds, but no one seems to care.
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#2846 19-04-2012 08:33:20

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Vêr in die wêreld, Kitty
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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely Daan!

Boy but is it tough to photograph a thing with a long tail. You never know where to focus. lollol

 

#2847 19-04-2012 08:45:27

Imax
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Location:  : Randburg
Registered: 11-11-2008
Favourite Bird: Layard's Titbabbler

Re: Theme of The Week

Nice theme Jay, and great photos all!

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2737/5759516716_b59362023f.jpg
Widowbird Longtailed Male-2 by roelofvdb, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/6946631540_ef495b3a68.jpg
Orange-breasted Sunbird by roelofvdb, on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5321/7092702251_67fd1e310d.jpg
Shaft-tailed Wydah by roelofvdb, on Flickr


birding101

"There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it."
                                                A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey.
 

#2848 19-04-2012 08:49:54

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

WOW, I'm still krapping around Ramkat's photo's and you guys are already out there with some stunning pics! cool


"Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence."

Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat.
 

#2849 19-04-2012 08:54:35

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Vêr in die wêreld, Kitty
Registered: 15-08-2008
Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

It is easy BK, I just searched for "Long" on www.laine-dirk.co.za. lollol

 

#2850 19-04-2012 08:55:06

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

wildtuinman wrote:

Lovely Daan!

Boy but is it tough to photograph a thing with a long tail. You never know where to focus. lollol

Either the tail or the head is in focus.. never both lol


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