Thursday, October 22, 2009

Eurasian Roller?

Hi Chris yes, an imm Eurasian Roller and an adult Holub's Golden Weaver, the pale eye combined with size, general facial colouration and lack of streaking diagnostic. These weavers build large untidy nests, usually solitary and usually over water. look forward to more pics. Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: <kisima@habari.co.tz> To: <tzbirdatlas@yahoo.co.uk> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 8:04 PM Subject: Eurasian Roller? > Dear Neil, > > We saw what we think is our first ever Eurasian Roller today. Can you > please confirm from > the pictures attached? And I also saw what I believe is out first ever > Holub's Golden > Weaver, building a nest above a pond. Unfortunately pics are again not > very good, but we > are buying a new camera for birding soon.... > > Have a good weekend, > > Chris > --------------------------------------------------------

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