And I'd just made it a New Year's Resolution to enter every month this year - even the gulls
Seriously though, it has been fun and an education but even Ian needs a break now and then!
Ian Campbell said
Tue Jan 21 7:10 AM, 2014
Just to add my thanks publically like many others have, thanks a lot for providing a great competition. Cheers Ian
Dennis atherton said
Mon Jan 20 10:29 PM, 2014
A great bit of fun and knowledge is now lost. I really enjoyed the results and especially the ones when once you have the answer you start to kick yourself for not seeing what now seems obvious. Its a pity it's over with but there is only so much one man can do. Now Ian has only 300 things to concentrate on instead of 301 cheers for the competition. It was grest while bit lasted
Pete Kinsella said
Mon Jan 20 7:49 PM, 2014
Many thanks Ian for running the Mystery Bird quiz , I`m sure everyone who took part appreciates all the hard work that went into it. Having even been distracted by the quiz whilst birding on the other side of the planet on more than one occasion , I`ll miss it.
Craig Higson said
Mon Jan 20 6:42 PM, 2014
Thanks for running it Ian. At least the last few strands of hair on my head are now safe
Pete Welch said
Mon Jan 20 6:13 PM, 2014
Whilst I wasn't too good on the IDs it nevertheless cheered me up whenever Ian chose any of my photos to challenge the experts - and a good way to excuse some terrible shots too :) Peter
Nick Hilton said
Sun Jan 19 9:32 PM, 2014
yes, a great disapointment that there will be no competition for 2014, heres hoping that there will be a resurrection in the future.
Congrats to Pete K for continued dominance in 2013.
Nev Wright said
Sun Jan 19 9:28 PM, 2014
Yes thanks Ian, it was great!
Tony Darby said
Sun Jan 19 9:25 PM, 2014
JOHN TYMON wrote:
Tim Wilcox wrote:
So it's all over and I got just over 50% as per usual but the Mystery Birds has been my favourite competition ever. Huge thanks to Ian for giving us all such a great challenge over the last few years. I'll miss it
#
Same here will miss it a lot
-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Sunday 19th of January 2014 08:50:40 PM
Me too!!
dave broome said
Sun Jan 19 8:54 PM, 2014
Congratulations are due to Ian for consistently running this competition for seven years. How you found enough hours in the day will be the one unanswered mystery. With the competition's end (or break?) and the demise of Birding World both occurring this month, there's a bit of time freed up. Never missed entering it, despite all the Homer Simpson-esque utterances of 'doh!' as I realised mistakes upon reading the answers. Classic stuff.
JOHN TYMON said
Sun Jan 19 8:49 PM, 2014
Tim Wilcox wrote:
So it's all over and I got just over 50% as per usual but the Mystery Birds has been my favourite competition ever. Huge thanks to Ian for giving us all such a great challenge over the last few years. I'll miss it
#
Same here will miss it a lot
-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Sunday 19th of January 2014 08:50:40 PM
Tim Wilcox said
Sun Jan 19 8:47 PM, 2014
So it's all over and I got just over 50% as per usual but the Mystery Birds has been my favourite competition ever. Huge thanks to Ian for giving us all such a great challenge over the last few years. I'll miss it
dave broome said
Sat Dec 28 8:27 PM, 2013
Ian Campbell wrote:
Perhaps those of you that have never attempted it before could give this months a go and then join in next Year in order to encourage Ian that members of this forum appreciate his efforts.
Couldn't agree more, there's no shame in getting them wrong, they make you think and then kick youself when you see how you missed something obvious.......or is that just me Giving them a go could fill a few minutes in the doldrums between Christmas and New Year, what are you waiting for?
Ian Campbell said
Sat Dec 28 11:44 AM, 2013
Just sent Ian my attempt(guess) at this Months Mystery Bird Competition, I get more wrong than right but the fun is in the doing and then finding out why I was wrong. Just like to thank Ian for the time he must put into running this competition, it's been going for 7 Years now and to ask that he continues to tease us into Year 8. Perhaps those of you that have never attempted it before could give this months a go and then join in next Year in order to encourage Ian that members of this forum appreciate his efforts. Happy New Year to all. Cheers Ian
Nick Isherwood said
Wed Nov 13 1:14 AM, 2013
Thanks Neil. That did the trick.
Neil Calbrade said
Wed Nov 13 12:05 AM, 2013
Try refreshing the page, that should kick it into life.
Neil
Nick Isherwood said
Tue Nov 12 9:03 PM, 2013
It's not showing on mine Ian. It's got Novembers birds down as October for some strange reason but the October results aren't shown.
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Nov 12 4:07 PM, 2013
Been published since yesterday evening Nick and I know many others have already read it so it's definitely up there.
Nick Isherwood said
Tue Nov 12 3:31 PM, 2013
And still it goes on! The October reveal isn't on Ian.
simon ghilks said
Mon Nov 11 10:43 PM, 2013
Congratulations go to Mr Ian Mckerchar now the proud world record holder for the longest dramatic pause in history. Dermot O'Leary, Tess Daly eat your hearts out. The tension is unbearable.
Jon Bowen said
Sat Mar 9 5:08 AM, 2013
Jon Bowen wrote:
Can't put it off any longer, beer in the fridge, P J Grant at my elbow for support - time to tackle those gulls !!
-- Edited by Jon Bowen on Sunday 24th of February 2013 07:10:00 PM
update - beer no longer it fridge bottles in bin with Mr Grant
Dennis atherton said
Sat Mar 9 2:41 AM, 2013
they are all Bl@@dy all Herring Gulls,
This to me show how the camera lies, some of the birds seem to have a darker mantle, one seemed to have a shorter bill at the angle in the shot, well done to all that went for the right answer, the left of center seemed to have a bigger head, never trust the camera, i like to take photos but i found this shot a great example how the angle of the bird compared to the light can change the colour and show the same birds looking slightly different, that was a bad un,
or should i say it was seemingly a Bad un till i saw mystery bird 6, i still cant see the bird,
Paul Hurst said
Mon Feb 25 4:31 AM, 2013
Jon Bowen wrote:
Can't put it off any longer, beer in the fridge, P J Grant at my elbow for support - time to tackle those gulls !!
-- Edited by Jon Bowen on Sunday 24th of February 2013 07:10:00 PM
I've been looking at them blankly for the past week, trying to muster the courage to go through those juveniles! (I hate gulls!)
Jon Bowen said
Sun Feb 24 4:24 PM, 2013
Can't put it off any longer, beer in the fridge, P J Grant at my elbow for support - time to tackle those gulls !!
-- Edited by Jon Bowen on Sunday 24th of February 2013 07:10:00 PM
Craig Higson said
Thu Dec 13 9:25 PM, 2012
He's at it again. You'd think he'd be a bit generous seeing as its the festive season, but no! How about something easy like a Sykes warbler instead?
-- Edited by Craig Higson on Thursday 13th of December 2012 09:26:19 PM
Dennis atherton said
Sat Nov 5 7:03 PM, 2011
Joe Wynn wrote:
Are you allowed to call them all seagulls?
Yep, got it right Joe there all seagulls, that was my answer too
Joe Wynn said
Sat Nov 5 8:37 AM, 2011
Are you allowed to call them all seagulls?
Adam Jones said
Fri Nov 4 8:02 PM, 2011
I hate gulls (or at least identifying them). This is going to be a very long month. Thank you Ian. I would have stuggled with one, let alone the number in this pic. A good challenge though.
Dennis atherton said
Fri Nov 4 6:23 PM, 2011
Bl**dy Hell,
Good luck you Gullers, Novembers gulls photo is a Stinker, Either that or im just rubbish at gulls, maybe a bit of both there, i dont think there will be an 88% next month
Matt Potter said
Fri Aug 5 2:46 PM, 2011
Ian Campbell wrote:
Just looked at the results for July, I don't mind admitting I was one of the "have not got a clue" for bird 14. Now it's revealed as a Great Skua I still don't get why it has blue in it's tail, none of my guide books show this. or is my monitor wrong?. Someone help me, please. Cheers Ian
Thats the one I actually got right! The 'purple/blue sheen' tried to throw me, but I wne t with gut instinct on it!
I think its a bit og a light trick on the black / dark edge band to the secondaries or tertials?
I sound like I know what I am talking about there!!
Ian Campbell said
Fri Aug 5 10:46 AM, 2011
Just looked at the results for July, I don't mind admitting I was one of the "have not got a clue" for bird 14. Now it's revealed as a Great Skua I still don't get why it has blue in it's tail, none of my guide books show this. or is my monitor wrong?. Someone help me, please. Cheers Ian
Geoff Hargreaves said
Mon Jul 4 11:20 PM, 2011
On the lighter side of this comp,I said it was a puffin, I new it was a puffin so why I went razorbill will always be a mystery, after all my grandad could have seen the 1932 bird and both me and me dad could have seen the 1984 birdnice to know l I live in the best gm borough for puffin study opportunity
Lanner falcon3 bird books,1 cd all in the bin,I,ll just use the pin next month
happy reading,geoff
Dean Macdonald said
Mon Jul 4 10:01 PM, 2011
Not forgetting Black Guillemot of course
"... red legs and lacking huge white wing patches"
Mark Rigby said
Mon Jul 4 9:55 PM, 2011
Dean Macdonald wrote:
"You can see the red legs under the water, Puffins are the only auk with red legs"
Not forgetting Black Guillemot of course
Dean Macdonald said
Mon Jul 4 9:02 PM, 2011
I must stop doing the mystery birds on a sat night after a few beers
A few weeks ago, on a trip to Bempton cliffs, i explained in great detail to my wife how to pick out the Puffins on the water. "You can see the red legs under the water, Puffins are the only auk with red legs" said I.
So why did i say Razorbill.
Matt Potter said
Fri Apr 15 3:38 PM, 2011
Iain Johnson wrote:
I agree Dennis, we should all put it behind us.......
Bottom just getting started Iain......
Iain Johnson said
Fri Apr 15 11:16 AM, 2011
I agree Dennis, we should all put it behind us.......
Dennis atherton said
Thu Apr 14 6:16 PM, 2011
i think we are all a bit BUMMED out by this thread, time to move on me thinks
Mike Chorley said
Sun Apr 10 3:11 PM, 2011
Before it gets too farcial!
Matt Potter said
Sun Apr 10 9:38 AM, 2011
Dennis atherton wrote:
They just keep getting Better
Its a rather CHEEKy thread!! It will RECTUrM to normal soon!!!
Dennis atherton said
Sat Apr 9 10:04 PM, 2011
They just keep getting Better
Dean Macdonald said
Thu Apr 7 11:03 PM, 2011
Or Fat Bottomed Girls
Mike Chorley said
Thu Apr 7 9:49 PM, 2011
Gentlemen, I think your efforts should be celebrated in song
Maybe the London DerryAire?
John Rayner said
Wed Apr 6 11:13 PM, 2011
Dennis atherton wrote:
Much better,
I agree Dennis,
You've set the standards of these puns but Matt's last post nearly wrecked 'em.
However, he is trying hard so it's quite pleasing to see that you may not our sole wit on the forum.
Cheers, John
Dennis atherton said
Wed Apr 6 8:43 PM, 2011
Much better,
Matt Potter wrote:
Dennis atherton wrote:
Cmon Matt, bottom of the barrel with that joke, i expected more,
A midibum of decorbum is required here......
-- Edited by Matt Potter on Wednesday 6th of April 2011 08:56:10 AM
Matt Potter said
Wed Apr 6 8:55 AM, 2011
Dennis atherton wrote:
Cmon Matt, bottom of the barrel with that joke, i expected more,
A midibum of decorbum is required here......
-- Edited by Matt Potter on Wednesday 6th of April 2011 08:56:10 AM
Dennis atherton said
Tue Apr 5 6:34 PM, 2011
Cmon Matt, bottom of the barrel with that joke, i expected more,
Matt Potter said
Tue Apr 5 11:08 AM, 2011
Dennis atherton wrote:
Not sure about the arse end of those geese but i did laugh at all the bum puns, bottoms up, round 4
I am going to get really anal with this one........
Dennis atherton said
Mon Apr 4 11:20 PM, 2011
Not sure about the arse end of those geese but i did laugh at all the bum puns, bottoms up, round 4
Dennis atherton said
Sun Feb 6 9:17 PM, 2011
Well done Matt, im glad you did not fall for the green post with seeds on it that looked just like a post at Penny flash, have you seen next months though? the bar just got raised
Enjoy the homebrew
Matt Potter wrote:
I got them both correct!!!!!!!!!! Whoo Hoooo!!!! I am very pleased!!
I may even get one more pint of homebrew poured to celebrate!!
Seriously though, it has been fun and an education but even Ian needs a break now and then!
Cheers Ian
Congrats to Pete K for continued dominance in 2013.
Me too!!
Same here will miss it a lot
-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Sunday 19th of January 2014 08:50:40 PM
Couldn't agree more, there's no shame in getting them wrong, they make you think and then kick youself when you see how you missed something obvious.......or is that just me
Happy New Year to all.
Cheers Ian
Neil
Dermot O'Leary, Tess Daly eat your hearts out.
The tension is unbearable.
update - beer no longer it fridge bottles in bin with Mr Grant
This to me show how the camera lies, some of the birds seem to have a darker mantle, one seemed to have a shorter bill at the angle in the shot, well done to all that went for the right answer, the left of center seemed to have a bigger head, never trust the camera, i like to take photos but i found this shot a great example how the angle of the bird compared to the light can change the colour and show the same birds looking slightly different, that was a bad un,
or should i say it was seemingly a Bad un till i saw mystery bird 6, i still cant see the bird,
I've been looking at them blankly for the past week, trying to muster the courage to go through those juveniles! (I hate gulls
-- Edited by Jon Bowen on Sunday 24th of February 2013 07:10:00 PM
-- Edited by Craig Higson on Thursday 13th of December 2012 09:26:19 PM
Yep, got it right Joe
Thank you Ian. I would have stuggled with one, let alone the number in this pic. A good challenge though.
Good luck you Gullers, Novembers gulls photo is a Stinker, Either that or im just rubbish at gulls, maybe a bit of both there, i dont think there will be an 88% next month
Thats the one I actually got right! The 'purple/blue sheen' tried to throw me, but I wne t with gut instinct on it!
I think its a bit og a light trick on the black / dark edge band to the secondaries or tertials?
I sound like I know what I am talking about there!!
Cheers Ian
both me and me dad could have seen the 1984 bird
Lanner falcon
happy reading,geoff
Not forgetting Black Guillemot of course
"... red legs and lacking huge white wing patches
Not forgetting Black Guillemot of course
I must stop doing the mystery birds on a sat night after a few beers
A few weeks ago, on a trip to Bempton cliffs, i explained in great detail to my wife how to pick out the Puffins on the water. "You can see the red legs under the water, Puffins are the only auk with red legs" said I.
So why did i say Razorbill.
Bottom just getting started Iain......
Its a rather CHEEKy thread!! It will RECTUrM to normal soon!!!
Or Fat Bottomed Girls
Maybe the London DerryAire?
A midibum of decorbum is required here......
-- Edited by Matt Potter on Wednesday 6th of April 2011 08:56:10 AM
im glad you did not fall for the green post with seeds on it that looked just like a post at Penny flash, have you seen next months though? the bar just got raised
Enjoy the homebrew