Guess the bird

[Catherine]

Oh, thank you, Laura! We girls must stick together on this site!

Actually, having had Dutch friends for nearly 50 years, I have got to know quite a lot of their language. (Well, you have to know what they're saying about you, don't you?)

I remember camping in Menton many years ago. A Swedish family had their tent next to us and I was aware they had no bread as what they said sounded very similar to the Dutch version. So we gave them some of ours and got their respect in return. (You see, few Brits bother to TRY to understand the lesser known Euro languages, so miss out when trying to work out written clues - or try to overhear conversations!)

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Think I will have to switch into Finnish


But not yet

[rolf]

I'd say it's a Steppe Eagle - Aquila nipalensis?

[dig deep]

Yep, can´t deny that, can I?


Stäppörn Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis

Now we will see some of the returning birds for a while, starting tomorrow.

Some easy and some harder

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Here is the first of the returning birds Spring it is....

[Billy]

pink legged goose maybe...

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Not maybe mate change leg for foot and it is OK


Spetsbergsgås Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus

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I wonder if this lovely bird will survive the weekend ?

[Billy]

only got it cause this place is full of em, 2 months ago id of been clueless!!

[Billy]

ring plover - maybe kentish plover -- Charadrius alexandrinus

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Well, something like that but not 100%

[rolf]

Think Billy's first suggestion is right, Ringed Plover - Charadrius hiaticula

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Yes, i am sure Billy was on the right trace

I just wanted him to give me the right answer, glad You did Rolf.

Billy is good in this game, and as we have no rules (like present the Latin name) I can only press on the Right Name.

Still it is just a game.

and the answer is : Större strandpipare Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula

Your name is common and ours is Bigger Plover, meaning that we(for sure) have a smaller or normal... one. I see if I can find one.

Anyway, well done Billy, think You are on the move in this game !

[Billy]

little ringed plover?

[Billy]

sometimes i do get over excited and forget to put the latin in, i will try to be calmer in future... i think norfolk is doing my bird id skills good..

[dig deep]

It is really no problems Billy.

I always try to have the Latin, this means it will be very clear.

You are doing fine, better that the girls (If I dare to say that) lol

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Next bird is very good looking one. Don´t think it will be any problems to name this one still it is a nice picture and a nice bird

[Billy]

Tit of the blue variety, got a lovely one of a nesting one in a tree hollow.... Cyanistes caeruleus i belive..

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Sure is


Blåmes Blue Tit Parus caeruleus Nice bird and nice picture !

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Think that Mondays come faster nowdays ???


Anyway here is the Monday Bird

[Billy]

hawfinch is my first gut instinct - appears maybe reading bird id books before bed is handy i hope -- Coccothraustes coccothraustes a big latin name!!

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Billy is Hot !


Stenknäck Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes

Well done.

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The birds are coming back for the summer

Here is one for You all.

[Catherine]

Greenfinch - Carduelis chloris

Yes?

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Yes, the answer is Yes


Grönfink European Greenfinch Carduelis chloris

Not that hard, was it ?

I think this was the end of the "easy" ones

[Catherine]

Why?

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Because You need to exercise all of the gray cells

[maureen]

I'll take a guess at Stonechat, certainly looks like one. Saxicola torquata

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Well done Maureen


Västlig svarthakad buskskvätta Stonechat ssp. hibernans Saxicola torquatus rubicola


Nice little bird.

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If You see this in the sky, make sure Your pets are safe !

[Billy]

Aquila chrysaetos golden eagle.. is my guess.

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Your guess is as good as mine


Kungsörn Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos

Nice bird and they are coming back in numbers !

[Billy]

ive seen one once and it was about the size of my finger nail so high up!!

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so, it is time for the Weekend Bird

Wish You all a great time....

[Billy]

osprey i recon

[Billy]

Pandion haliaetus trouble is i just watched a show on raptors!!

[dig deep]

Right there


Fiskgjuse Osprey Pandion haliaetus

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Oh, it is Monday again,,, a short week it is

[Catherine]

Garganey - Anas querquedula ?

So a short answer in a short time, for a short week!

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Well, the short week has just started


Årta Garganey Anas querquedula
That is the correct answer, including the Swedish name

Well done !