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#2911 21-05-2012 08:40:15

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

Re: Theme of The Week

These are all I have neutral

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5223/5879676093_1fcca1d017.jpg
Raptor by trevor.charters, on Flickr

Not sure if this one still classifies as little?

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6163/6159852608_ce28446f50.jpg
Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk by trevor.charters, on Flickr


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

#2912 21-05-2012 08:52:08

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

Great stuff, Trevor. Very well done with that Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk.

 

#2913 21-05-2012 18:00:21

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 captures, Trevor! cool


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
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“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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#2914 21-05-2012 18:34:18

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Ja Trev when are you going to downgrade to a DSLR so we can compete huh ? hmm
Great photos.big_smile


"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge"
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#2915 21-05-2012 18:42:12

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

 

#2916 21-05-2012 19:32:53

Guinea Pig
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Location:  : The Hague, The Netherlands
Registered: 07-11-2008
Favourite Bird: Southern Red Bishop

Re: Theme of The Week

Great photo's everyone! cool
I seriously have nothing to contribute this week! I can't find a single one in our collection.

 

#2917 22-05-2012 08:58:59

TrevorC
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Favourite Bird: Carmine Bee-eater

Re: Theme of The Week

lollollollol  I will downgrade with pleasure big_smilebig_smile


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

#2918 24-05-2012 14:43:10

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

fantastic shots everybody! cool

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6020/5877943994_271fd475cd.jpg
Pygmy Falcon F by Laine2005, on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5243/5380018297_488cce7a59.jpg
Greater Kestrels by Laine2005, on Flickr

 

#2919 29-05-2012 13:10:54

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

ok, so seen as though Jaybird is not well i have decided to put a "funny" one for the next couple of days for those who would like to play along.

Theme "i have to keep this photo for photo lifer purposes but i really don't expect an award for it"  lol

So who is first?  i'm going to have to go into my files because there is no way i have this one on my flickr.  hmm

 

#2920 29-05-2012 13:12:35

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

lollollol Brilliant topic! I have a few of those! lollol

 

#2921 29-05-2012 13:15:43

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

White-chinned Petrel
http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/32/Seabird2.jpg

 

#2922 29-05-2012 13:27:30

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

Re: Theme of The Week

lol

Great topic Laine!


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#2923 29-05-2012 13:27:54

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

Common Scimitarbill

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/454/Common%20Scimiterbill.jpg

 

#2924 29-05-2012 13:28:07

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/129/Bat%20Hawk%20-%20WR.JPG

Seriously??  Bat Hawks?? They actually look a bit like Indian Mynas.. hmm lollollol

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/432/Pygmy%20Kingfisher1%20-%20KG.JPG

I have never seen such an over use of "crop" in my life! yikes

lollol

 

#2925 29-05-2012 13:29:39

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

Ok I better stop before I hurt myself! LMAO!

Ok one more, my Cinnamon-breasted Warbler.
http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/660/Cinnamon-breasted%20Warbler1.jpg

Goeie flock! lollollol

 


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