Hi all,
I think Greg makes a valid point, but an alternate point of view can
also be put. With some birds and/or some photos there is not
necessarily a clear answer, and the number of different experts will
be matched or exceeded by the number of different conclusions. Then
I'm sure we all benefit by being party to the 'debate' about reasons
for and against different ID's. I am happy to see a number of
different people 'have a go', so that everyone might benefit from the
exchange. Surely that is what good educational method is all about.
John Tongue
Ulverstone, Tas.
On 30/01/2008, at 8:07 AM, Greg & Val Clancy wrote:
Hi Cheryl,
The owl is clearly a Southern Boobook from its underparts that are
blotched and not streaked as in the Barking, its green not bright
yellow eyes, and the grey, not yellow feet. Barking Owl eyes give
the appearance of 'staring'.
No offence intended but some members of this list have an
interesting, but worrying, habit of guessing what a bird is. This
must be confusing to the person seeking help with an ID as they
receive a number of answers when only one is correct. May I
suggest that if people aren't sure of an ID that they let someone
else who is sure have a go. Unless of course someone floats a
photo as a guessing competition.
I have had a key to Australian owls published, which I will forward
to you (Cheryl) and can forward a copy to anyone else who is
interested. Others wanting it should contact me off-site.
Regards
Greg Clancy
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