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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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#2716 10-02-2012 20:41:11

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shots, Imax!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6143/6038614958_18bbed3f0c_z.jpg
Large-billed Lark 4237 by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3008/2824297507_ab051a6184_z.jpg?zz=1
Red-capped Lark by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5307/5672540975_b873f91489_z.jpg
Swift Tern 1290 by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3046/2884259129_6938428b21_z.jpg?zz=1
...whooooo are you? by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1073/3171232830_efb52a4d40_z.jpg?zz=1
Three-banded Plover by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4085/5001488003_971fede752_z.jpg
White-fronted Plover_MG_9075 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
 

#2717 10-02-2012 20:42:27

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

Ah good all the rock birds are slowly returning! lollol


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#2718 10-02-2012 21:02:17

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

Re: Theme of The Week

The one morphed slightly, Flickr is giving me uphill 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
 

#2719 11-02-2012 08:00:37

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

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6112/6273616198_de5c3154a3.jpg
IMG_2574.jpg by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6149/5951322604_d4690dcfa2.jpg
C_MG_1123 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5286/5339842324_dd4ce13fec.jpg
RNL_MG_8895 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr
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.
 

#2720 11-02-2012 13:41:29

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shots, RK/BK!!! 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
 

#2721 11-02-2012 20:34:30

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

Top shots!


Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0!

Follow me on Twitter @wildtuinman

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Latest Lifer(s): Grey Sunbird, Yellow-breasted Pipit
 

#2722 11-02-2012 22:04:34

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

Just noticed that my photos I posted on Friday are missing from the Theme?

So I will try again, and hope this time they don't disappear into thin air. big_smilebig_smile

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5206/5240347505_c110e24dd6_z.jpg
White-backed Vulture by Robert Wienand, on Flickr
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4020/4226325920_1f3a375eaf_z.jpg?zz=1
Rockrunner - Achaetops pycnopygius by Robert Wienand, on Flickr
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4040/4271622968_b3c5917b70_z.jpg?zz=1
Rufous-naped Lark - Mirafra africana by Robert Wienand, on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5133/5550277743_e3241a4d8d_z.jpg
Blacksmith Lapwing by Robert Wienand, on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5064/5650266711_965b2f88a0_z.jpg
Long-billed Pipit by Robert Wienand, on Flickr


Keep looking up... you may see a bird or just choose to praise God!
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BORN TO BIRDWATCH
FORCED TO WORK!!
 

#2723 12-02-2012 07:22:07

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

Top shots, SR!

Unfortunately a gremlin crept into the forums and crashed the database on Friday. So we lost a couple of days' posts in the process.


Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0!

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Latest Lifer(s): Grey Sunbird, Yellow-breasted Pipit
 

#2724 12-02-2012 10:37:03

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

Thanks WTM. Thought as much!


Keep looking up... you may see a bird or just choose to praise God!
www.krugerparksafari.com

BORN TO BIRDWATCH
FORCED TO WORK!!
 

#2725 12-02-2012 11:56:58

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

wonderful shots, SR!!


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
 

#2726 12-02-2012 16:36:38

TrevorC
Member

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Great shots everybody smile

These are the only two I could find

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6862702983_2a7c2799cf.jpg
Buffy Pipit 2 by trevor.charters, on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6862693417_705ee0010d.jpg
Kelp Gull by trevor.charters, on Flickr


Latest SA Lifers:  Double-banded Courser, Orange River White-eye, Black-necked Grebe
Latest World Lifers:  Black-tailed Godwit, Eurasian Oystercatcher
 

#2727 12-02-2012 21:20:07

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

oh nice, Trevor, the gull shot is very cool! 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
 

#2728 13-02-2012 08:56:57

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!


Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0!

Follow me on Twitter @wildtuinman

641
Latest Lifer(s): Grey Sunbird, Yellow-breasted Pipit
 

#2729 15-02-2012 21:14:37

Imax
Member

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Theme of the week for this week is: One good Tern deserves another.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6515775951_a8ca488be9.jpg
Whiskered Tern by roelofvdb, on Flickr


birding101

Looking forward to:
Vic Falls / Chobe - June, Letaba / Punda  - July, Rooibokkraal - July
 

#2730 16-02-2012 11:37:08

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely capture, Imax, and theme 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
 


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