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#3241 03-09-2012 14:27:46

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

Re: Theme of The Week

we better watch out WTM is going to ruffle his feathers just like that stork! I see him wednesday in the office and dont want my coffee tampered with. hmm


birding101

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

#3242 03-09-2012 14:30:18

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

Not sure why, I daren't ask it for risk of getting my eyes pecked out, you men are very sensitive about your hair/feathers and lack thereof lollol
I can just say who needs hair if you have a personality and a lovable,cute face? big_smile wink
I know guys with great hair, who are complete bustards. tongue

Last edited by Boskat (03-09-2012 14:31:30)


"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.
 

#3243 03-09-2012 14:53:48

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

He does have a lovable face doesn't he BK? lol

@ Imax.. no, the oke is as calm as the dead sea at the moment..  lol


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#3244 03-09-2012 14:55:00

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

At least WTM doesn't have to worry about going grey.. geez I am sprouting grey hair by the day hmm


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#3245 05-09-2012 08:56:00

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Re: Theme of The Week

This guy sure had an illicit affair with a BaldIbis...dirty b--ger. lol lol


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#3246 05-09-2012 17:18:20

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

Re: Theme of The Week

lol


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
 

#3247 05-09-2012 17:20:33

Jay
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Theme of The Week for this week is..."Nectar Feeders" (Sunbirds, Sugarbirds, Hummingbirds, Flower-piercers etc).

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5278/5896896821_375f1d3546_z.jpg
Malachite Sunbird 3359 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
 

#3248 05-09-2012 17:35:21

Sweet Sue
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Location:  : Fourways
Registered: 03-09-2010
Favourite Bird: Narina Trogon

Re: Theme of The Week

A selection from Peru smile

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7763935088_b589d24bc0.jpg
Hummingbird, Many-spotted 1 by soertli, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/7757978942_1129b959d6.jpg
Flowerpiercer, Moustached 3 by soertli, on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7763740808_140e4081bc.jpg
Racket-tail, Booted 3 by soertli, on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7763702902_38ff22f9b7.jpg
Brilliant, Violet-fronted 4 by soertli, on Flickr


Latest lifer: Red Phalarope
 

#3249 05-09-2012 18:14:48

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

Re: Theme of The Week

gorgeous selection, SS, but especially love the Booted Racket-tail! 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
 

#3250 05-09-2012 18:34:39

Sweet Sue
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Favourite Bird: Narina Trogon

Re: Theme of The Week

Thanks Jay! smile


Latest lifer: Red Phalarope
 

#3251 05-09-2012 18:49:06

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

WOW Sue, gobsmackingly good! cool
I love your Jangroentjie, Jay, Rammie still needs a good photo, but they're not easy to photograph.

Last edited by Boskat (05-09-2012 18:50:18)


"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.
 

#3252 05-09-2012 19:31:44

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

Geez, how does one beat this collection already?!?! yikesyikes

 

#3253 05-09-2012 22:42:56

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

Re: Theme of The Week

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7099/7316716146_030060b497.jpg
White-bellied Sunbird by roelofvdb, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7589778008_4eee18bcf1.jpg
Scarlet-chested Sunbird by roelofvdb, on Flickr

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


birding101

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

#3254 06-09-2012 06:55:43

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Registered: 25-07-2012

Re: Theme of The Week

Great pics all of you. Would love to submit but have been consigned to Grotty Gauteng for two weeks.

Any chance of some Birding on Sunday with any of you local yokels. Nothing ssrious just to look at some of your Jhb. Hotspots.

CB


"Look after the little things and the big ones will look after themselves"

Latest Lifer - Black Skimmer(Rynchops niger); Pel's Fishing Owl;NorthernRockhopper Penquin;
 

#3255 06-09-2012 07:23:29

Boskat
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Re: Theme of The Week

Crazybirder wrote:

Great pics all of you. Would love to submit but have been consigned to Grotty Gauteng for two weeks.

CB

lollol CB, so you spent the night under your grotty bed, I presume, you guys from 'down there'  are terrified of lightning, not true??? Welcome to Grotty Gauteng wink

WOW Imax, you managed to capture the iridescence on these birds brilliantly cool

Last edited by Boskat (06-09-2012 07:25:48)


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