markbjones01 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hi folks Does anyone know of any on line wildfowling bird identification tests? I've got an end of probationary year test coming up. Seeing and hearing birds fly is prety good for me but on a few of the ducks in pictures I strugle. Any ideas? All the best to everyone and a happy Christmas !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 i think basc website has a quarry ID page just search each duck on google images and you will get a few pics of them in different light and doing different things best way is to go to a nature reserve or something, watch the ducks, flying, swimming, walking etc...go with someone who can correct you if you get it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Try this: http://www.basc.org.uk/en/departments/shooting-standards/information-and-fact-sheets/quarry-identification.cfm AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Nothing like looking at real birds , but you will find the BBC WILDFOWL ID video very useful. Try looking on ebay as copies often on there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab10 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 try having a look on rspb web site and go to birds by name , pictures video and call sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Try the Devon Wildfowlers website which has a quarry ID quiz and is excellent; http://www.devonwildfowlers.org.uk/#/fun-page/4515137136 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hi mate, i have just done a wildfowl id test with the Gloucestershire wildfowlers and i found the RSPB website to be very helpful. If you save all the relevant images to your computer you can then view them as a slidshow and try to id them as they appear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 also do a search on here for ID test, i put some pics up last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbjones01 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hi everyone thankyou all for your help most appreciated all very usefull advice I dunno bout you guys buy I always wilt when it comes to exams and tests watching the fowl fly in the wild is quite easy for me but seeing them static on pictures or drawings fills me with dread still 2 months to go fingers crossed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 The Chichester Harbour Wildfowers have a fun little quiz on their site .... Click Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrymallard Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 i just did a practice of the one linked above its quite good however i hope that its moderated and spelling is leanient because even on that test they have spelt birds names wrong or added spaces where spaces aren't meant to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hmm.CHWA test. Bottom row third picture in from the left. What is it? Bit embarrassing if it is what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hmm.CHWA test. Bottom row third picture in from the left. What is it? Bit embarrassing if it is what I think. Looks like a Teal to me. Or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons gold Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) Hmm.CHWA test. Bottom row third picture in from the left. What is it? Bit embarrassing if it is what I think. It's a ruddy duck. I should be able to tell my right and left by now its a cock teal not to be confused with a cockateil lol My appologies Edited December 23, 2010 by jasons gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Bottom row FOURTH from the left is a Ruddy on my screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Bottom row ,third in is a cock teal on my screen also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) I can`t enhance the picture any more on my computer but,assuming that the white crescent just in front of the folded wing is`nt a trick of the light, then that bird is not a european Teal, but a north American Green Winged Teal and, as such, is protected. It really helps when putting together a wildfowl i.d. guide to actually know what you`re talking about. Infuriatingly, this test has been around in this format for years and I pointed this out over twenty years ago. Not only does nothing appear to have been done but it was committed in its innaccuracy to the perpetuity of the internet. I am annoyed and will be phoning the club chairman ASAP. Edited December 24, 2010 by mudpatten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 British birds iPhone app is fantastic great detail and flock calls as well as individual calls can be listened to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 assuming that the white crescent just in front of the folded wing is`nt a trick of the light, then that bird is not a european Teal, but a north American Green Winged Teal and, as such, is protected. Having taken a closer look MP I think you're right, and it is a North American GWT. I have to say though, if one flew over me in the half light I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference. From what I've read they're the same size and have the same flight characteristics as the Eurasian Teal. I'm afraid to say I think our American friend would take a bit of 'friendly fire' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) www.kwacs.org.uk Have a look on this site mate could be usefull BB especially the quarry call section Edited December 24, 2010 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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