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Uncle-AJ · 12 December 2006, 04:49 AM

Here's a few pics I took during my absence.

A red avadavat. (These are escaped cage birds that have established themselves)

A yellow crowned bishop (Another escapee that's established)

A very wet stonechat

A pair of Indian silverbills

Ringed plover, the black stuff is chicken poo!!

Little stint in more chicken poo!!

A very stern looking grey francolin

SLRdude · 12 December 2006, 04:52 AM

Great pics!!

I promise to leave them alone.

12 December 2006, 04:59 AM

Adrian, you should use your red-eye eliminator on that first pic.

Great shots, as always.

Langnam · 12 December 2006, 05:41 AM

Adrian,
Love that red bird the best, followed by your Francolin. Wear did you take the shots, Saudi or UK?

Rockrolex · 12 December 2006, 07:32 AM

Once again, absolutely supurb pics, Adrian.

Prince · 12 December 2006, 09:39 AM

Beautiful, Adrian. Thanks again for sharing these marvelous photos!

C.J. · 12 December 2006, 10:09 AM

Oh man, I missed your pictures. Thanks, Adrian. Outstanding, as usual

gatorgal · 12 December 2006, 11:08 AM

Does my cat trump your birds (foodchainwise)?

Uncle-AJ · 12 December 2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Langnam

Adrian,
Love that red bird the best, followed by your Francolin. Wear did you take the shots, Saudi or UK?

These were all taken at Badaan farm, Bahrain. The sheik who owns the place lets us roam free inside, he's very good.

Uncle-AJ · 12 December 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorgal

Does my cat trump your birds (foodchainwise)?

If he can catch them!

JJ Irani · 12 December 2006, 05:12 PM

Excellent photography, Adrian....as always!!

You should have seen the "bird" pictures these tossers posted while you were away!!

padi56 · 12 December 2006, 07:44 PM

Great pictures Adrian the first picture reminds me of what we called the strawberry finch, when I was keeping foreign finches.

Uncle-AJ · 12 December 2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Great pictures Adrian the first picture reminds me of what we called the strawberry finch, when I was keeping foreign finches.

Just did a quick Google and the scientific name is the same amandava amandava. I wonder if they named it after Amanda?

padi56 · 12 December 2006, 10:38 PM

If I remember they were quite delicate liked a bit of heat,and females were quite drab compared to the brightly coloured males.Expect today if English bred they would be a lot more hardy.Going back now 20 years ago they were quite expencive to buy,but then the most popular of all the waxbills.

Uncle-AJ · 12 December 2006, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

If I remember they were quite delicate liked a bit of heat,and females were quite drab compared to the brightly coloured males.

Perhaps they didn't name them after Amanda then.

13 December 2006, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorgal

Does my cat trump your birds (foodchainwise)?

My sub-machine gun trumps your cat....even from a distance!

gatorgal · 13 December 2006, 10:46 AM

That is big-time overkill (pardon the pun) for my harmless declawed and neutered Oreo.

Uncle-AJ · 13 December 2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorgal

That is big-time overkill (pardon the pun) for my harmless declawed and neutered Oreo.

Sounds like he's a bit cookie!

gatorgal · 13 December 2006, 02:36 PM

This photo is not in the league of yours, but he's an interesting little creature -- a Florida scrub jay. They are quite endangered. Very friendly. You put out your arm and they will perch on your hand. Right after I shot this he landed on my hand. Of course, since I had the camera, I couldn't get the shot.

Uncle-AJ · 13 December 2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorgal

This photo is not in the league of yours, but he's an interesting little creature -- a Florida scrub jay. They are quite endangered. Very friendly. You put out your arm and they will perch on your hand. Right after I shot this he landed on my hand. Of course, since I had the camera, I couldn't get the shot.

That's a pretty good picture. It not surprising they are rare if they are not afraid of humans, nice looking bird all the same.

padi56 · 13 December 2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorgal

This photo is not in the league of yours, but he's an interesting little creature -- a Florida scrub jay. They are quite endangered. Very friendly. You put out your arm and they will perch on your hand. Right after I shot this he landed on my hand. Of course, since I had the camera, I couldn't get the shot.

Now thats quite a nice looking bird and a great picture.

Rockrolex · 13 December 2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorgal

This photo is not in the league of yours, but he's an interesting little creature -- a Florida scrub jay. They are quite endangered. Very friendly. You put out your arm and they will perch on your hand. Right after I shot this he landed on my hand. Of course, since I had the camera, I couldn't get the shot.

Beautiful picture of a beautiful bird.

12 December 2006, 04:49 AM	#1
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12 December 2006, 04:52 AM	#2
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12 December 2006, 07:32 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Once again, absolutely supurb pics, Adrian. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

12 December 2006, 09:39 AM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Beautiful, Adrian. Thanks again for sharing these marvelous photos! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 December 2006, 10:09 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Oh man, I missed your pictures. Thanks, Adrian. Outstanding, as usual __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

12 December 2006, 04:59 AM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Adrian, you should use your red-eye eliminator on that first pic. Great shots, as always.

12 December 2006, 05:41 AM	#4
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	Adrian, Love that red bird the best, followed by your Francolin. Wear did you take the shots, Saudi or UK?

12 December 2006, 11:08 AM	#8
gatorgal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 15	Does my cat trump your birds (foodchainwise)? Attached Images

12 December 2006, 05:12 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent photography, Adrian....as always!! You should have seen the "bird" pictures these tossers posted while you were away!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 December 2006, 07:44 PM	#12
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Great pictures Adrian the first picture reminds me of what we called the strawberry finch, when I was keeping foreign finches. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

12 December 2006, 10:38 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	If I remember they were quite delicate liked a bit of heat,and females were quite drab compared to the brightly coloured males.Expect today if English bred they would be a lot more hardy.Going back now 20 years ago they were quite expencive to buy,but then the most popular of all the waxbills. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 December 2006, 10:46 AM	#17
gatorgal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 15	That is big-time overkill (pardon the pun) for my harmless declawed and neutered Oreo.

13 December 2006, 02:36 PM	#19
gatorgal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 15	This photo is not in the league of yours, but he's an interesting little creature -- a Florida scrub jay. They are quite endangered. Very friendly. You put out your arm and they will perch on your hand. Right after I shot this he landed on my hand. Of course, since I had the camera, I couldn't get the shot. Attached Images

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