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#3016 28-06-2012 08:58:58

TrevorC
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Location:  : Midrand
Registered: 29-07-2010
Favourite Bird: Carmine Bee-eater

Re: Theme of The Week

Some awesome shots there everybody big_smilebig_smile

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6430573469_cd565786e8.jpg
Grey Tit-Flycatcher by trevor.charters, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6651374833_47b4f5bec1.jpg
Male by trevor.charters, on Flickr


Latest SA Lifers:  Lark-like Bunting, Meyer's Parrot
Latest World Lifers:  Black-tailed Godwit, Eurasian Oystercatcher
 

#3017 28-06-2012 09:12:41

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

Re: Theme of The Week

That is the Grey-Tit we found on BBD hey Trevor? big_smile

He really posed beautifully


I can levitate birds, but no one seems to care.
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#3018 28-06-2012 09:29:32

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

Super theme and substantiated with super photos!

 

#3019 28-06-2012 09:46:00

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

African Dusky Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/690/African%20Dusky%20Flycatcatcher.jpg

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/690/African%20Dusky%20Sunbird1-%20George.jpg

Chinspot Batis

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/701/Chinspot%20Batis%20-%20KRu.JPG

Cape Batis

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/700/large/Cape%20Batis%20-%20GB1.jpg

Pririt Batis couple (photos stretch the page)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/703/703.html

Black-throated Wattle-Eye

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/705/Black-throated%20Wattle-Eye.JPG

Fairy Flycatcher - most difficult to photograph!

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/706/Fairy%20Flycatcher%20-%20KP.JPG

Chat Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/697/Chat%20Flycatcher.jpg

Fiscal Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/698/Fiscal%20Flycatcher%20-%20KN.JPG

African Paradise Flycatcher

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

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

Blue Mantled-Crested Flycatcher - make sure your camera settings are sorted when you hunt these! lollol

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/708/Blue%20Mantled-Crested%20Sunbird%20-%20KM.jpg

Pale Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/696/Pale%20Flycatcher.jpg

Marico Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/695/Marico%20Flycatcher.jpg

Southern Black Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/694/Southern%20Black%20Flycatcher%20-%20Nel.JPG

Grey Tit-Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/693/Grey%20Tit-Flycatcher%20-%20Bora.jpg

Ashy Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/691/Ashy%20Flycatcher%20-%20Nel.JPG

Spotted Flycatcher

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/689/Spotted%20Flycatcher.jpg

 

#3020 28-06-2012 09:46:30

TrevorC
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Location:  : Midrand
Registered: 29-07-2010
Favourite Bird: Carmine Bee-eater

Re: Theme of The Week

Ja Daan - that's the one big_smile


Latest SA Lifers:  Lark-like Bunting, Meyer's Parrot
Latest World Lifers:  Black-tailed Godwit, Eurasian Oystercatcher
 

#3021 28-06-2012 09:48:45

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

Sorry, looks like my Pririt Batis couple is stretching the page. neutral

 

#3022 28-06-2012 10:07:18

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

WOW, there are some beauties here, well done, everyone!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.
 

#3023 28-06-2012 15:11:39

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

great selection of shots, everyone, you did this theme proud!!! coolcool


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
 

#3024 28-06-2012 20:27:31

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

Ramkat took these:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7462079372_73dd41bb2a.jpg
IMG_5390 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr
Ashy Flycatcher

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7462006162_915c55b9d7.jpg
_MG_8281 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr
Fiscal Flycatcher.


"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.
 

#3025 29-06-2012 07:57:48

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

 

#3026 01-07-2012 17:06:56

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 shots, RK!!


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
 

#3027 01-07-2012 17:59:39

Ramkat
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Location:  : Mostly here..
Registered: 11-09-2010
Favourite Bird: Crimson Breasted Shrike

Re: Theme of The Week

Thanks all - I don't think that fiscal was very hungry...it looks like he is saying *worms again*...hmm


"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge"
Charles Darwin
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#3028 01-07-2012 18:04:17

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

can't day I blame him neutral


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
 

#3029 04-07-2012 15:47:23

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

..and The Theme of The Week for this Week is: "Storks!"

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3314/3273735179_86f2145d46_z.jpg?zz=1
Yellow-billed Stork 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
 

#3030 04-07-2012 16:21:34

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

Great theme, Jay!
Here are some of my mik and druk efforts:
WOOLLY-NECKED STORKS
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/7501179600_6629d3f8a2.jpg
DSC06448 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

BLACK STORKS
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7501191602_92d61fe298.jpg
DSC06414 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

WHITE STORK
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7501173368_e5e944c60e.jpg
DSC06253 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr


"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.
 


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