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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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#3196 21-08-2012 11:37:47

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

Some of our older photos...

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/168/large/Black%20Harrier%20-%20Mem.JPG

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/169/large/Gymnogene%20-%20Nel.JPG

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/165/Harrier2.jpg

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/129/large/Bat%20Hawk%20-%20WR.JPG

Wow, we desperately need to improve on some of these, Laine!

 

#3197 21-08-2012 17:05:51

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Nelspruit
Registered: 11-08-2010
Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Thank you Laine!

This little fellow arrived just in time to be added to the theme. Saw him/her in our garden yesterday afternoon.
http://globalbirdtrekkers.org/components/com_agora/img/members/166/php0OomGpAM.jpg


Keep looking up... you may see a bird or just choose to praise God!
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#3198 21-08-2012 18:23:10

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Wonderful captures, people!!!


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
 

#3199 22-08-2012 21:20:33

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Theme of The Week for this Week is "Pink or Purple"

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7839717346_66726f1e0b_z.jpg
African Purple Swamphen and Greater Flamingo 8927 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
 

#3200 22-08-2012 22:22:38

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

Re: Theme of The Week

My one and only!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6652707063_335798af57.jpg
African Purple Swamphen by roelofvdb, on Flickr


birding101

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

#3201 23-08-2012 11:48:24

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

ahhh.. this may be a rather difficult one...  hmm nice idea for a theme Jay!

Lovely shots you two!  Imax, your swamphen looks so proud! cool

 

#3202 23-08-2012 11:58:22

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

will have to put a repeat performer on i'm afraid...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5215/5424865897_d5fe3a5e0c.jpg
Pink-throated Twinspot by Laine2005, on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2485/4192490635_c54d930791.jpg
Broad-billed Rollers by Laine2005, on Flickr

 

#3203 23-08-2012 13:47:44

DotDaan
Member

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Location:  : Here and there
Registered: 11-11-2008
Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Something pink..

Juvenile van den Bergh
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7843975912_554994fff1_b.jpg
IMAG0471 (2) by DvdBergh, on Flickr


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#3204 23-08-2012 14:16:31

Boskat
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Location:  : Where the birds are
Registered: 26-07-2010
Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

Aaah, cute! She's growing so fast, DD!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.
 

#3205 23-08-2012 14:40:44

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

ag nunus!!  DD!  We have to get our gift to you before she gets too big! hmm

 

#3206 23-08-2012 14:58:30

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

Re: Theme of The Week

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7844214242_b97efe9652.jpg
IMG_5625 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr
Same side of the colour wheel:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7844214518_b61750c5e9.jpg
IMG_5296 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr
And is "carmine" not just a pretty shade of "pink"?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7844214630_11c9716163.jpg
IMG_3887 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr
All images  by Ramkat


"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.
 

#3207 23-08-2012 15:17:34

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

Lovely photos there everyone! big_smilebig_smile

 

#3208 23-08-2012 15:43:08

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

oooh well done, people, great shots big_smile and well done on your little pink bird too, DD wink


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
 

#3209 23-08-2012 19:31:50

Imax
Member

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

Re: Theme of The Week

nice photos all.

so i do have a pinkie:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7645420702_7f3de82933.jpg
Roller Lilac-breasted-1-2 by roelofvdb, on Flickr


birding101

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

#3210 23-08-2012 21:59:08

Crazybirder
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Location:  : Durbanville,Western Cape
Registered: 25-07-2012

Re: Theme of The Week

[img][/img] http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh147/crazybirder/BergriverSunset0325.jpg

[img][/img] http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh147/crazybirder/Violet-earedWaxbill_IGP9269.jpg

[img][/img] http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh147/crazybirder/PurpleRollerIMGP9312.jpg

[img][/img] http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh147/crazybirder/IMGP0541.jpg

Just a littlecontribution from a limited sourceat present...no more Kawks: lolsmile


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