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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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#2851 19-04-2012 09:01:02

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

Not an easy task, this week.... hmm

African Paradise Flycatcher

http://www.duques.nl/santie/albums/userpics/10004/normal_IMG_0207.jpg

Larger image

Pin-tailed Whydah

http://quanjer.nl/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/normal_DQU21208.jpg

Larger image

Common Pheasant

http://www.duques.nl/santie/albums/userpics/10004/normal_IMG_4993.jpg

Larger image

 

#2852 19-04-2012 09:15:56

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

Image by Ramkat:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6666738661_9f2fa920c8.jpg
IMG_3891 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

Beautiful Pheasant, GP big_smile


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Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat.
 

#2853 19-04-2012 09:17:56

wildtuinman
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Registered: 15-08-2008
Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shots! big_smile


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

#2854 19-04-2012 09:43:00

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Great shots everybody smilesmile

Here are a few of mine

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6605360721_6e60dcf104.jpg
Long-tailed Widowbird by trevor.charters, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6651374833_47b4f5bec1.jpg
Male by trevor.charters, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/7092759819_9a4bb4f342.jpg
Pin-tailed Whydah by trevor.charters, on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5196/6946713872_f6a4dfa2bc.jpg
Red-faced Mousebird 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
 

#2855 19-04-2012 09:57:51

wildtuinman
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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

You make that mik 'n druk talk, Trevor! big_smilebig_smile


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#2856 19-04-2012 14:43:41

Michele Nel
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Registered: 08-06-2008
Favourite Bird: Owl

Re: Theme of The Week

Oh my..what beautiful long-tailed birds....I may have to give this one a miss..unless I can find a Sugarbird ( with it's tail) in my archives...smile

 

#2857 19-04-2012 15:34:16

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

Re: Theme of The Week

wow, people, you sure did this theme proud, what a WONDERFUL selection of shots! 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.
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#2858 19-04-2012 20:02:39

Ramkat
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Registered: 11-09-2010
Favourite Bird: Crimson Breasted Shrike

Re: Theme of The Week

It is easy BK, I just searched for "Long" on www.laine-dirk.co.za.

Nee dankie  - thats where that oke in the red jumpsuit came from a few months ago....big_smileyikes


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#2859 20-04-2012 09:25:33

Safari Ranger
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Registered: 11-08-2010
Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

#2860 20-04-2012 10:06:55

Niall
Birder of the Year

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Location:  : Jo'burg
Registered: 29-06-2009
Favourite Bird: Lappet-faced Vulture

Re: Theme of The Week

One of my highlights from a trip to Northern Tanzania in 2010, this Golden-winged Sunbird.

http://www.niall.co.za/Worldbirds/bird-pages/images/sunbird-golden-winged_9576-700.jpg

Last edited by Niall (20-04-2012 10:07:57)


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#2861 20-04-2012 10:09:41

Safari Ranger
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Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Awesome! Great looking bird. I still kick myself for not birding more on all my trips to Tanzania.


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#2862 20-04-2012 10:11:21

wildtuinman
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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

Wow top shots, guys!


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#2863 22-04-2012 16:02:51

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Great shots, SR and Niall!!


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
 

#2864 22-04-2012 18:07:34

Muis
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Location:  : West Coast - South Africa
Registered: 05-07-2008
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Re: Theme of The Week

Really awesome shots everyone! cool Jay, you have managed to pull the best out this week with your great theme! smile

 

#2865 25-04-2012 16:29:28

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Theme of the Week is: Feet!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6856306565_06dfc127d6_z.jpg
Little Egret 6560 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
 


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