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Ladybirder

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:22 pm

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Very well done gryskopvisvanger, 100% full house I like it. :clap:

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hilda

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:17 am

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Very well done Gryskopvisvanger! :clap:

Thank you so much for challenge #42 Deefstes! Much appreciated! I don't think there is only one stinker though! :lol:

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Ferdelance

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:11 am

Junior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:44 pm
Posts: 459
Location: Far away from Home....

Thank you for the challenge Lizet. I don't know how I figured Moimbo Blue eared starling... That sharp tailed starling threw me of the trail! :slap:

I even figured the darker patch behind the ear is because of the light and I'm seeing things! :roll:

So we learn. Thanks!

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hilda

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:38 am

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All my fellow participants in the Bird ID Challenges,

VERY IMPORTANT:

On the following thread you will find 15 polls for awards in 15 different categories for 2012. Please cast your vote for each of them before the winners will be announced on the Forum’s birthday on 27 November 2012!

Competitions and Awards

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Mutorashanga

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:12 am

Junior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:23 pm
Posts: 79
Location: London

Received my score from Lizet this morning; 6/8. I should have looked at my Newman's 1991 for the sparrow and coucal. The new SASOL may be very good but several of the illustrations are not quite correct.
As for the latest ID challenge, there will be a lot of :think:

and

, and maybe :pray:

.
Good luck to all. :thumbs_up:

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adrianp

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:46 am

Virtual Ranger

Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:18 am
Posts: 268

7/8 for challenge #42 :hmz:

I wonder which one got me?

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Sharifa

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:03 pm

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Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:22 pm
Posts: 1650
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Award: Angel of the Year Award: Small Parks Promoter of the Year (2012)

Well done Gryskopvisvanger, Mutorashanga :thumbs_up:

adrianp - that was quick :thumbs_up:

Congrats

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hilda

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:20 pm

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Well done adrianp!!! :clap:

I haven't even started on #42! :redface:

Well done on #41 Mutorashanga! :thumbs_up:

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Micetta

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:01 pm

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Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:56 pm
Posts: 9589
Location: CH - Lugano

Better start on the challenge why the forum is loading at a reasonable speed.

Last edited by Micetta on Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:25 am, edited 1 time in total.

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Waterbuck

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:52 am

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Joined: Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:49 pm
Posts: 234
Location: Tooooo far from Kruger

Hey fellow twitchers - I know this is not the right topic to post this, but since nobody can seem to help me with this birding question, I am putting it in here.

I have been twitching for many years and although serious listing was initially not for me, 2012 certainly got me going and my targets for 2013 are already set........won't tell you at what level, but its gonna take another 3 or 4 years to get to the big numbers!!!!
This now is where I need some guidance. We all understand that listing is based on personal honesty, integrity and all those nice values that most bird watchers share. I know that feral birds like the Indian Peafowl (Peacock) should be ticked from a real feral population like that on Robben Island, but what are the accepted "rules" for indigenous birds in captivity? Is it taboo to tick local birds if they are found in a zoo, or in a rehabilitation center........or even worse......does anybody tick roadkill? I would value your guidance."

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Lizet Grobbelaar

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:13 am

Virtual Ranger

Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 3:23 pm
Posts: 669
Location: Pretoria

Waterbuck,
The main rule for counting a new bird to your list is that it should be a free living/roaming/flying/breeding bird. The moment it's taken to a facility like a rehab centre or zoo etc.. it can't be counted as free living anymore and therefore not be "ticked". The same then counts for "roadkill".... :twisted:

The above rule also applies to escaped birds like waterfowl. They are not counted for as free breeding birds.

Cheers
Lizet

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anne-marie

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:56 pm

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Award: Angel of the Year (2011)
Joined: Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:36 pm
Posts: 8397
Location: Lausanne (Switzerland)

I would like to come again... I saw so many new birds :dance:

maybe I could recognize most of them :lol:

but for that moment it's quasi impossible to reach the forum :wall:

and I have so many work... sorting all the pictures :whistle:

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hilda

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:23 am

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Location: Pretoria SA
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Anne-marie, take a rest in between all your work, and relax while ID'ing the birds!

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Micetta

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:38 am

Senior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:56 pm
Posts: 9589
Location: CH - Lugano

#42 - 6/8

If the forum continues to be so slowly......... :evil:

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Gryskopvisvanger

Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:39 pm

Joined: Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:30 pm
Posts: 39
Location: Pretoria - Gauteng

#42 7/8

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