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Original posted by: anonymous_guy2 on 29/9/06 at 7:44pm


YSW, Lamma Island
Nikon D200 w/Nikkor VR 70-200mm F/2.8 G
2006/09/29 07:46:58.6
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/640 sec - F/4.5
Exposure Comp.: -0.7 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-C

Web Woodpecker

Original message posted by: miket on 29/9/2006 at 10:06pm

This looks like an Arctic from what we can see of (a) super in front of eye and (b) lower mandible, but do you have any further shots to confirm.

It'd make a great "mystery bird" like this.

Mike Turnbull

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Original posted by: anonymous_guy2 on 30/9/2006 at 4:22am

'fraid not Mike.
Only one shot. A bit of movement caught the corner of my eye from about 20' & only managed a quick snap shot & it was away.
& is the first time I'd seen it in this particular spot.

Web Woodpecker

Original message posted by: anonymous_guy2 on 7/10/2006 at 10:54am


Same spot
Nikon D200 w/Nikkor VR 70-200mm F/2.8 G
2006/10/07 07:39:48.9
Focal Length: 200mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/100 sec - F/2.8
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-C

Web Woodpecker

Original message posted by: miket on 7/10/2006 at 8:41pm

I'd be interested, as usual, in the views of those more expert than me on phylloscs, but this looks like a Dusky Warbler to me.

The general coloration looks right for that species, +the supercilium, whiter in front of the eye than behind it.

On this evidence they seem to share same lower mandible patterning - can't say I can recall exactly what Dusky looks like there.

Mike Turnbull