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#31 16-03-2011 09:01:44

Boskat
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

CLIMATE CHANGE HITS MIGRATORY BIRDS.

http://www.euronews.net/2011/03/15/clim … ory-birds/


"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.
 

#32 16-03-2011 09:11:20

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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

wildtuinman wrote:

Muis, as I said. I had just started working at the time. So I missed the big fuzz, but I heard lots of stories and saw evidence from the rest of my house mates. lol

Jaaa Boet........ roll

 

#33 16-03-2011 11:22:48

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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

Look at this magnificent Pel's:
https://www.wildcard.co.za/blog.htm?act … mp;id=2121

Last edited by Boskat (16-03-2011 11:23:22)


"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.
 

#34 16-03-2011 11:29:59

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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

 

#35 16-03-2011 12:12:07

Laine
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

wildtuinman wrote:

the big fuzz,

Fuzz??!!  yikesyikesyikesyikes 

I thought you said she tanned ONLY topless?  tonguetonguetonguetongue

 

#36 16-03-2011 12:27:12

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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

Had to take my phone a friend option.

lollollollollollollol @ Laine!

 

#37 16-03-2011 13:08:46

Jay
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

Afternoon everyone! a nice hooot day on the Weskus; just got back from Velddrif, really seems like the visiting raptors have mostly started heading back home, did see a family of Blue Crane though, parents with 2 youngsters cool

and LOL@Laine!


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.
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#38 17-03-2011 10:20:08

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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

Goooood Morning everyone!
woken in the early hours by a Spotted Eagle Owl, calling from the roof cool
and it was supposed to be a stinking hot day today, but so surprisingly, the weatherman got it wrong tongue


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
 

#39 17-03-2011 10:36:28

Laine
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

oh cool Jay!!!  I miss my owl!  Can't wait to hear him start calling again!! coolcool

 

#40 19-03-2011 11:31:55

Jay
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

... man, it's hot here today 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
 

#41 19-03-2011 14:11:00

Imax
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

its pouring with rain here today, but shouldn't complain, it gives me time to do photos editing

Last edited by Imax (19-03-2011 14:13:57)


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

#42 19-03-2011 16:01:38

Jay
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

..don't think I remember what rain looks like 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
 

#43 19-03-2011 21:08:59

Jay
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5540083001_d252bf4030_z.jpg
Full Moon 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
 

#44 20-03-2011 11:27:34

Katja Soehngen
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Favourite Bird: Eastern Whipbird

Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

Great shot Jay cool
Isn't it funny to see that "our" Moon over Cologne was the wrong way up ?! lol

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5540759606_ddf7a2cdf0_m.jpg
Super Moon over Cologne by katydownunder, on Flickr

I would have preferred to see the "South African Moon" ....wink


“If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands.”
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#45 20-03-2011 13:57:50

Jay
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Re: Hi, que hay, hej, ola, hoi, tag, mieriewe,

LOL@wrong way up! lol 

and yours is a super shot, Katja cool
...I see the whole of Flickr was out shooting the moon last night 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
 


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