Bird Identification
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Some of the topics in bird identification are:
- Bird identification help and tips.
- A to Z of bird photographs, members identify images.
- Bird identification by calls.
- Members submit descriptions or images of birds where they need ID help.
- Members seek advice on unusual behaviour of birds.
- Advice on choosing and using optical equipment.
- Bird photography, thoughts and tips, digiscoping etc.
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Previous postings about Bird Identification.
Willow Grouse is the name I would prefer to use so I fully agree with Sanddancer but a problem arises when we want to say whether something is "correct" or not. Unfortunately there are a number of "authorities" and therefore a number of "correct versions". Howard & Moore, which I used to swear by, calls Lagopus lagopus Willow/Red Grouse with the latter name relating to Lagopus lagopus, scoticus. On the other hand Birds of the World, Recommended English Names, by Gill & Wright on behalf of the International Ornithological Congress, call Lagopus lagopus the Willow Ptarmigan. I still think it's a Grouse but, because I need to be consistent in the websites, I have elected to follow IOC.
The Black Grouse managed to keep its name in the IOC listing although its scientific name was changed from Tetrao tetrix in Collins to Lyrurus tetrix.
As Lapwing said " when you are up on the moors in the cold and the rain what is there to do other than look for bird poo and talk about birds names".
When we went to the Point there were hundreds of these birds in the area. Not sure what they were. Any idea? Should have zoomed in for a better ID. These pictures are a blowup from a far away shot. IMG 5198 Versions 2 &3.
Nelson
Re - your Bird ID request - please see new entry on Nelson's Page.
Bob.
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