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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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#2776 15-03-2012 13:20:30

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shots, Imax and GP big_smile


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
 

#2777 15-03-2012 14:44:35

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

Re: Theme of The Week

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6909277133_e736c862d5_z.jpg
IMG_7983 by DvdBergh, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6714096501_2dd5e65c08_z.jpg
IMG_6084 by DvdBergh, on Flickr


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#2778 15-03-2012 17:47:38

Jay
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shots, DD, perfect for the 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
 

#2779 21-03-2012 17:39:47

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: Hanging out to Dry.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6186/6153571298_f5a56e1204_z.jpg
African Darter 5193 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
 

#2780 21-03-2012 21:51:38

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Well, both of them were hanging out in the road to dry before I disturbed them. wink

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6203/6121100743_28cf7e4aa4.jpg
Buchells Coucal by roelofvdb, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/6857692786_3eacf3a6b9.jpg
Thick-knee Spotted-14 by roelofvdb, on Flickr


birding101

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

#2781 22-03-2012 11:08:55

Laine
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Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

nice shots!

 

#2782 22-03-2012 17:21:05

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shots, Imax...one is just guaranteed of seeing Burchell's Coucal drying out after rain eh? 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
 

#2783 22-03-2012 20:46:54

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Went to Suikerbosrand yesterday and a mid afternoon thunder shower caught up with us at the picnic site. This Mousebird was trying to get dry..

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6114/6859859820_29ecfb88d5.jpg
IMG_6034.jpg by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr


"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge"
Charles Darwin
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#2784 22-03-2012 20:58:00

Sweet Sue
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Location:  : Fourways
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Favourite Bird: Narina Trogon

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shot, RK!smile


Latest lifer: Red Phalarope
 

#2785 22-03-2012 20:58:46

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

This photo was taken by Langkat after a thunder storm:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5045/5380743038_7141ca7ce4.jpg
Nic_MG_4265 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.
 

#2786 23-03-2012 12:41:39

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
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Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

Nice shot RK!  so that is the plan then?  Catch the moosebird while he is too wet to fly away!  lol

Oh wow!  Cool shot LK! cool

 

#2787 23-03-2012 14:16:06

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shot, RK! and hows that Burchell's Coucal, LOL, that is wonderful!


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
 

#2788 28-03-2012 18:04:56

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 is: Pied birds!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6031/7024061607_bc10f6b52a_z.jpg
Pied Avocet 7530 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
 

#2789 28-03-2012 20:14:55

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

Great stuff, Jay and Johan! 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.
 

#2790 28-03-2012 22:42:44

Imax
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Location:  : Randburg
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Favourite Bird: Layard's Titbabbler

Re: Theme of The Week

A Combo shot for last week and this weeks theme (unless the bird need to be named Pied)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6062/6121102533_6ba4feec1d.jpg
Magpie Shrike by roelofvdb, on Flickr


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


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