28 Oct 2009

My thanks to the field guy's, A Hobby.

This bird is a bit of an enigma to me, but certain features are not quite right for Kestrel.I am using Collins Bird Guide.
Any thoughts you field guy's?
Ken and Warren or anybody, what is the characteristic feature the confirms this species.

7 comments:

  1. Warren Baker28 October 2009 at 17:30

    looks like a hooby dave.

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  2. Warren Baker28 October 2009 at 17:31

    Ooops! I meant Hobby!

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  3. Ken.28 October 2009 at 22:56

    Hi Dave
    That is definately a Hobby you have there, a late one at that.Nice photo.

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  4. Dave Jordan29 October 2009 at 10:02

    Thanks you Guy's
    I was totally up the wrong Gum Tree, I was thinking Merlin.

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  5. Ken.30 October 2009 at 20:53

    Hi Dave. A Hobby has the red feathering at the tops of it's legs. the facial mask, ie the distinguished mustache, and the white on the throat nearly meets at the back of the nape. It's a bit like a miniature Peregrine. When it flies it is very scythe like in shape. I hope that helps.

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  6. Ken.30 October 2009 at 21:04

    Have a good weekend Dave.

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  7. Dave Jordan31 October 2009 at 17:48

    Many Thanks Ken
    Now the book makes a bit more sense, good birding if you are out this weekend.

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