Bird of the Week Challenge : 24th March - Where's Wally

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Bird of the Week Challenge : 24th March - Where's Wally

Howdy everyone!

A massive thank you and WELL DONE to all of those who participated and enjoyed last week's challenge. I am so thrilled with how many of you all came on board to contribute and get us up to 23 birds! yes Its a challenge we will definitely run again in the future. You might have noticed that I have changed the title to include 'Challenge' in it - I had been thinking for a while that simply 'Bird of the Week' doesnt' sum up what these threads are about. It is designed to make you think, maybe give you an opportunity to go out and take some photos in that theme that week or trawl through old images again, looking for that shot that fits into the theme. I was also wondering whether these challenges need their own subforum under the Bird Photos or are we happy just to keep them pinned weekly to the top of the photo section?

A big well done to all of those who get involved with the ID challenges that run in the general section. Its a wonderful initiative that you all have set up yourselves.

Also had some ideas sent to me for future challenges, and this was one that was included in it. Another thanks for the ideas. It can be hard to think of a new theme each week and I feel all lot of pressure after last week's success surprise laughI have a few ideas up my sleeve now but always looking for more laugh

 

So this week's theme is 'Where's Wally'. The concept is as follows (and brings in some of the ID challenge threads concepts):

  • One person posts a photo of a bird (or birds of the same species) hidden/camoflagued in the shot somewhere. A 'Where's Wally' type shot... It may be any old bird that happens to have hidden itself in a photo you have taken or a bird well known for its camoflauging skills (e.g. Tawny Frogmouth). Make sure you let people know how many birds there are that they have to look for.
  • The person to correctly locate (either just by description e.g. top right next to the tree or putting a circle around the shot) and ID the bird, can then post the next photo if they have one. If not, they can open it up for someone else to have their turn. So only one photo puzzle being solved at a time.
  • Limit of 3 guesses/photos posted per person throughout the week to ensure everyone has the chance to have a go.

Any questions?

Annie W
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A fantastic week for sure!  I think the changed title is superb Holly and think BOWChallenge has earnt it's own subforum for sure, really clarifies the difference between this and the general BP section too, which is especially handy for new or revisiting members to see.

A relatively easy one to start with from me.

edit by Holly: AnnieJ don't give away the bird ID - leave that up to the other members! But for everyone - there are 2 birds in the shot - can you find them?

West Coast Tasmania

Elsie
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This is so exciting! Well done Holly, I have been enjoying these so much.

Ok here goes, this is my 'Where's Wally' photo. smiley

(Holly, when someone geusses I can answer telling them if they are right or wrong can't I? Please tell me if I have got the wrong ideacheeky)

edit - saving this one for later :)

Holly
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Absolutely Elise - you need to tell them if they are right or not. But lets solve one puzzle before going to the next one... Do you want to hold off on yours till we solve AnnieJ's.

I thought it might get too confusing if we have multiple photos going at once.

 

Annie W
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AnnieJ wrote:

edit by Holly: AnnieJ don't give away the bird ID - leave that up to the other members! But for everyone - there are 2 birds in the shot - can you find them?

Ohhh, I see (duh me) - thanks Holly yes.

West Coast Tasmania

Elsie
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Yes, I'm so sorry. My comuter is quite slow an just as I posted my photo it showed that AnnieJ had cheeky I can't find out how to remove my post which I have been trying to do ever since I made the mistake. Could you?

Once again I am really sorry, I didn't mean to mess it upsmiley

Holly
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Elsie wrote:

 

Yes, I'm so sorry. My comuter is quite slow an just as I posted my photo it showed that AnnieJ had cheeky I can't find out how to remove my post which I have been trying to do ever since I made the mistake. Could you?

Once again I am really sorry, I didn't mean to mess it upsmiley

 

No worries Elsie! I removed it and we can save it for later - can you guess AnnieJ's one?

 

birdie
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Great idea for a theme again this week Holly ..... AnnieJ .... I can see two white birds, one up high in the foliage of the same tree the obvious one is in ..... are they White Bellied Sea Eagles???  I can't really tell

Sunshine Coast Queensland

Elsie
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Thanks Hollysmiley I think so, Are they two Grey Goshalks in white morph? One is in the bottom of the photo on the right hand side and the other is to the right side of the nest, on level with the top of the nest and behind some leaves?

I couldn't get my computer to let me circle anything. I hope that this is a good enough descriptionsmiley 

It is a very lovely photo AnnieJsmiley

Annie W
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So sorry birdie, not the clearest/closest of shots from me to ID them.  You've picked the possie spot on, and it is a raptor.....

Bingo on both counts Elsie, well done - your turn!

West Coast Tasmania

Elsie
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Here I go! Good luck, I hope that it isn't too hardsmiley

There is one bird in this photo.

Woko
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Two birds, as far as I know!

edit - Hey Woko - Elise's turn to post as she just guessed the correct answer to AnnieJ's puzzle. Guess her's and then you will be up next smiley Holly

mpb
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Good idea for the challenge. It is going to be hard to identify them if its going to be hard to spot them.

My guess for the first is a Grey Goshawk.

Mark

Woko
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Elsie, I think yours is a Brown Goshawk close to the top-middle of the photo.

Sorry, I've jumped the gun (metaphorically speaking, of course).

mpb
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I can see a white faced herron dead centre.

Mark

Elsie
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Sorry Woko, you'll have to guess again. Nice try thoughsmiley

Elsie
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Yay! good job Mark, you are spot on - your turnsmiley

mpb
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Well I think I have deleted hundreds of photos which would have been perfect for this challengelaugh.

Heres one I prepared earlier. Good luck.

Specific ident. not required.


 

Mark

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Is it a white bird on top of the closest tree? Not sure which species though...

rawshorty
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White bird in centre of photo, just above house?

maybe Egret?

Shorty......Canon gear

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/ 

mpb
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I'm going to give to NathanY, but not convinced he is looking at the right white thing.

It is actually a bird in flight above the tree.

Cropped view.

And this is the bird, maybe a nankeen kestrel.

Over to you Nathan.

Mark

Annie W
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Oh I did not pick that, was too busy scouring the pond. Good one! Well done Nathan!

West Coast Tasmania

Woko
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Sorry, Holly. Confusion was reigning here. Probably still is!

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I was definitely looking at the bird, not at the top of the tree trunk, maybe

This may require a sharp eye, as only the head, a wing, and a small tail feather can be seen, but it shouldn't be too hard

shoop
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Hi Nathan I'm guessing a Honeyeater , New Holland Honeyeater.

Kerry - Perth, Western Australia.

Holly
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Woko wrote:

 

Sorry, Holly. Confusion was reigning here. Probably still is!

 

All good Woko - hope we are all OK smiley

 

I am away today guys too guys sorry (funeral sad), so hopefully this thread will keep going along fine

birdie
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Agree with Shoop  .... alas too late !!!

Sunshine Coast Queensland

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Quite right you are, shoop.

shoop
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That was a tricky one Nathancool, now I suppose it is my turnsmiley . Hope this one isnt too easy cause it is about the only one I could find.

Kerry - Perth, Western Australia.

Lachlan
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Australian Hobby, dead centre?

Edit: If I'm right, post another one Shoop. I won't be around soon enough to do it. 

shoop
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Lachlan I would say you are right cause I myself are not 100% sure it this was a Hobby or a Peregrine falcon. I was on the other side of the lake when I saw this bird fly over the lake and into the tree . I can only say by the speed it was travelling it made me think it could have possibly be a falcon.

As for posting another, I am all out for nowsad. So I will leave this to the next person who wishes to have a turn ( maybe Woko ) as he had a guess earlier .

I am really enjoying these challenges , well done Holly and to those who had sugguestions yes

Kerry - Perth, Western Australia.

Headsie
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Finding this one should not be hard but id could be harder.

Lachlan
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Double barred finch in the puddle?

Headsie
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Spot on Lachlan.

Lachlan
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Yay! Great, I wasn't really sure what it was...

Hopefully this is ok; Where's Wally? No need for ID smiley

desbee
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Centre of photo, below the branch - just the tip of a tail.

Des

birdie
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The tail hanging down under the branch???  Couldnt hazard an ID even if I tried laugh !!!  Can someone else find a shot though as I have been through mine and just can't find one ( if I am correct that is )

Sunshine Coast Queensland

birdie
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OK Des .... if lachlan confirms then it looks like it is you ... hope you have something good for us smiley

Sunshine Coast Queensland

Lachlan
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Yep, it's the tail below the branch! Though it was in the spirit of Where's Wally, as you don't always get to see him. 
Your go Des. 

desbee
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Now comes the hard part! I'm in the same situation as you birdie, and I suspect many others too. I haven't found a photo to post, though I've been through the archives for the last couple of years. I think I would have deleted as useless anything that might have fitted the bill! Rather than hold everything up, I will have to throw it open to anyone who has a suitable photo to post it, and keep looking in case I am lucky enough to have another chance. Please, someone keep it going!!!!!!!! Is that alright Holly?

Des

rawshorty
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To keep it going, 1 bird in pic. Hope it is not too hard.

Flickr has changed so i hope this works.

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Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

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Holly
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Thanks for keeping it going guys - rawshorty I can't see the picture and the link isn't working either.

 

If you don't have a photo, then just throw it open to someone else to have a go. It is a challenging one both in terms of finding the bird and having the photo in the first place!

 

rawshorty
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Holly wrote:

Thanks for keeping it going guys - rawshorty I can't see the picture and the link isn't working either.

Yea, flickr has become more awesome againno got two up now though, but it is the same pic.

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/ 

desbee
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I think there might be something with a dark body and a patch of white - maybe a Eurasian Coot, just to the left of the nestin box. That's all I can see.

Des

desbee
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No, I was completely wrong and seeing things! It is a Dusky Moorhen at the fring of the reeds on the right side.

Des

rawshorty
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desbee wrote:

I think there might be something with a dark body and a patch of white - maybe a Eurasian Coot, just to the left of the nestin box. That's all I can see.

Des

Not a Coot and not at that location.

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/ 

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Dusky Moorhen

rawshorty
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desbee wrote:

No, I was completely wrong and seeing things! It is a Dusky Moorhen at the fring of the reeds on the right side.

Des

That's the one, Des. Did you go to my flickr and look at the full size pic?

Over to you.

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/ 

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Whoops, too slow... At least I pointed out the moorhen for desbee

desbee
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No, I was completely wrong and seeing things! It is a Dusky Moorhen at the fring of the reeds on the right side.

Des

desbee
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That's the one, Des. Did you go to my flickr and look at the full size pic?

Over to you.

No, the link didn't work for me.

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