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Lunch time Rush 17 th Jan 2013 Part 2

To: "'kym bradley'" <>, <>
Subject: Lunch time Rush 17 th Jan 2013 Part 2
From: "Philip Veerman" <>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:22:05 +1100
Hello Kym,
 
Re your birds:
 
The first one is difficult, not a Grassbird (well it is a bird of grasslands). I think it is a Pipit, If it is the same bird as in the next photo, yes they are Richard's Pipits.
 
The Finch is correct, specifically a Diamond Firetail. I do wonder what bird book you are using, as getting to "finch", any local field guide would settle that ID issue for you.
 
The dark photo of Australian Kestrel is correct. I suggest you increase the brightness on the photo on the computer, then it is quite a good clear photo. And the other is correct too.
 
The peregrine falcon is not that, it is a juvenile Australian Hobby. that can be a tricky ID for new people (note the slim build, the pale collar right around the neck, the general reddish mottled under parts with no clear dark bars (adult) or streaks (young).
 
Philip
 
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Subject: [canberrabirds] Lunch time Rush 17 th Jan 2013 Part 2

Highly possible I am wrong with some of the ID's appreciate polite correction

Grass bird, baby wished food mum went and collected

I thought the rainbow bee eaters had moved on days without seeing them then yesterday found three after many hours

Finch 

Australian Kestrel poor light  Mouse I think

peregrine falcon to high for my lens 


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