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Jay · 02-08-2011 18:15:40

wow, nice cuckoo shot that!

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Guinea Pig · 03-08-2011 08:54:08

Two trips coming up that may yield something good or not. big_smile

We'll be in the Weerribben National Park this weekend. A lot of water and agricultural land. Nothing special seen there recently but you never know. We'll be in a tiny town called Muggenbeet. Translated = Mosquito Bite. Not joking here. lol I got us some insect repellent yesterday.

Then on 23 October we're leaving for South Africa again. Not a long trip this time but enough to go to Golden Gate Highlands National Park for a short stay in the Mountain Retreat, with my parents. Here's hoping for the Bearded Vultures and better opportunities for photo's! Suikerbosrand is on the list of course and Walter Sisulu or Rietvlei depending on time. I need to have my South African driver's licence renewed, luckily I have a very handy insider, so we'll be in Krugersdorp for at least 2 days.

I'm hoping to bring you some good sightings again. cool

Jay · 03-08-2011 08:57:27

Oh nice, GP big_smile especially the Golden Gate bit..I have never been there hmm was just saying to my dad yesterday it's time to go see some new places, so lucky you! Looking forward to the pix and stories when you get back!

And hope you see more than mossies on your local trip...eish, not a fan of mossies, although they reeeeeeeally love me roll lol

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DuQues · 08-08-2011 13:11:55

Mozzies!

Now look at the mozzies around your home. Are they the same? I don;'t think so?
We did see more though, like another Black Stork, but I'll let Santie post that. wink

wildtuinman · 08-08-2011 13:22:56

Hello Duco! big_smile

The male mossie looks very similar to our mossies here at home.

Why do you think they look different? hmm

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wildtuinman · 08-08-2011 13:25:07

If you really mean mozzie, then yes, you are quite correct! They look nothing like ours! lol lol lol lol

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Jay · 08-08-2011 13:52:17

LOL@mozzies...luckly I don't think those drink blood! Lovely captures, Duco!

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DuQues · 08-08-2011 14:23:04

Have a look especially at the male Moszie. wink
There are white patches on their heads, and the black patch on the throat for instance is different to the ones I have seen in SA.

Jay · 08-08-2011 14:25:50

have the birdcam out at the moment, hopefully it will capture some mozzies and we can compare big_smile

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wildtuinman · 08-08-2011 15:10:09

DuQues wrote:
Have a look especially at the male Moszie.
There are white patches on their heads, and the black patch on the throat for instance is different to the ones I have seen in SA.

Remember that we have three different species of Sparrow here in South Africa.
Great Sparrow, Cape Sparrow and House Sparrow.

Our Cape Sparrow has the black cheek. The House Sparrow here looks the same as in your photo.

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wildtuinman · 08-08-2011 15:14:20

Here is a photo of one of our House Sparrows, from Mosselbay.

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Boskat · 08-08-2011 16:03:24

Mr and Mrs House Sparrow:

_MG_0663.JPG_T by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

_MG_0661.JPG_T by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

They're very like your mossie,DuQues. smile
They were photographed at the West Coast National Park.

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Guinea Pig · 09-08-2011 10:07:57

Nice pictures Boskat! big_smile
They do look the same when you compare the two species side by side. We don't get the nicer sparrows, just the normal scrungy looking house sparrows. lol
Thanks for the photo's everybody! I love being able to share birds accross the waters and even settling doubts hundreds of kilometers away. cool

Now for something that's not always good on the blood pressure!! A Hoopoo(Upupa epops)was seen in AMSTERDAM of all places since yesterday! I dearly want to see one here to see if it's the same bird as in SA or not. The Latin name agrees but I think it was WTM who mentioned previously that he's not sure it is. Amsterdam is HUGE, Amsterdam Noord better, but still huge and we don't have contact with birders there who can tell us exactly where it's being seen.

http://waarneming.nl/index.php

Jay · 09-08-2011 13:45:54

...keep us updated, GP wink

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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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Guinea Pig · 10-08-2011 07:58:48

The common Saffie bird that had Holland running yesterday. big_smile

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