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Chris

Details: adult

Sorry for the poor quality, but as I was biking through the regional park at Waldorf near Frankfurt I saw my first Sparrowhawk. Could not get any closer though. This is an accipiter, but not the same as the similar Sharp-shinned Hawk.

Date uploaded: Oct 9 2011

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Dunnock (1)

Prunella modularis

Chris

Germany

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The most widespread accentor in Europe. Seen foraging in Rhein-Main regional park, over a flowing stream.

Date uploaded: Oct 16 2011

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Sooty Gull (1)

Larus hemprichii

Chris

Oman

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Date taken: Nov 19 2011

Details: immature

The only Sooty Gull I saw on a short stop at Muscat.

Date uploaded: Nov 20 2011

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Indian Roller (1)

Coracias benghalensis

Chris

Oman

Date taken: Nov 19 2011

I had never seen a Roller before, and this bird flew in with a woodpecker like undulating flight. The wing pattern is also striking. See near Muscat, Oman

Date uploaded: Nov 20 2011

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Red Kite (1)

Milvus milvus

(Near-threatened)

Chris

Germany

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Details: adult

Did I ever get lucky today. My first Red Kite sighting, and just about missed getting a photo. The bird is distinguished from the Black Kite by more rufous plumage and a deeply forked tail. Seen flying over Frankfurt Zepplinheim forest which has both an extensive tract of old forest and also open fields..

Date uploaded: Nov 26 2011

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White-winged Crossbill (1)

Loxia leucoptera

Chris

Canada (Québec)

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Details: male

5 White-winged Crossbills were seen feeding in the St-Lazare pinery this afternoon. This is not the easiest bird to photograph, and took me 111 photos to get one somewhat clear.

Date uploaded: Dec 20 2011

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