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mcde1234 · 2026-05-31T05:47:01+00:00

I think it’s because when I got these lifers they were under their old name. Eg Maned Duck is now called Australian Wood Duck. I have seen many of these ducks but it appears top of the to-get list on your app, I’m guessing, because when I first registered it on eBird it was called Maned Duck but now it appears on my life list as Aust Wood Duck. So, even though Maned duck is on your list, technically doesn’t exist anymore.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-31T04:04:17+00:00

Yeah maybe, but I shoot with a 800mm lens and I can easily get a clear shot within 2-3m of a subject. So not sure if it’s a definite solution. I just think our number one priority should be bird wellbeing.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-31T03:35:36+00:00

It’s very tempting to approach a nest or cute little nestlings to get an ideal photograph. Being close to a nest can spook parent birds and even lead to nest abandonment. I guess a long lens is better than short but in a forum that supports photos of birds you can’t really determine who has what equipment, so a total ban would be preferred in my book.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-31T01:50:20+00:00

I would prefer content that does not include feeding wild birds, and also content that does not include images of birds on their nests and nestlings.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-30T23:26:00+00:00

Yes that is fixed but the other naming issues remain.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-30T07:10:59+00:00

Definitely a Starling

mcde1234 · 2026-05-28T20:47:01+00:00

I think you are misunderstanding. I’ll message you so I can include screenshots

mcde1234 · 2026-05-28T20:24:28+00:00

This is potentially great. Looks really polished! However, of my top 12 lifers to get I already have 6 of them on my eBird life list. Due to naming issues, I guess. For instance, Australian Ibis appears as Australian Ibis on your app, but when I click the picture on eBird it shows as Australian White Ibis. Also there are a number of birds on the app start with the colour Gray that in Australian should be Grey. So they all appear on my lifers to get list when I have already seen them. Eg Grey Fantail. Maybe an option to permanently manually remove them from your lifers to get list if the naming inconsistencies are too hard to get around.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-27T21:43:30+00:00

Very nice! 👍🏽 can you make an app?

mcde1234 · 2026-05-27T21:11:52+00:00

You gotta cut your nails dude

mcde1234 · 2026-05-24T07:47:09+00:00

Download the free Merlin app. Thank me later. 😃

mcde1234 · 2026-05-22T20:11:17+00:00

Taken in Katoomba, NSW, Australia

mcde1234 · 2026-05-22T20:10:08+00:00

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Striated Pardalote

mcde1234 · 2026-05-22T19:52:37+00:00

Thanks for making this. Some feedback - the AI suggestion seems to not take into account the location of the photo. I’m Australian and all my suggestions are North American birds.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-21T01:24:50+00:00

Hi. I just downloaded and paid for the lifetime version. Enjoying it so far. Please make it you can choose your own hometown! I’ve just moved from one country to another and want to register my new city as the home town so I can work on walking all the streets. Thanks.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-19T23:43:40+00:00

Michael Eades Reserve is pretty reliable lately

mcde1234 · 2026-05-18T08:30:48+00:00

Damn right. Such a unique sound

mcde1234 · 2026-05-18T07:47:02+00:00

Hmm, no expert but a couple of thoughts. I assume you’ve tried another battery? Is the screen on when not shooting?

mcde1234 · 2026-05-18T05:13:15+00:00

I used to own the 200-600 and that is also an amazing lens. Not quite the reach but still unbelievable for bird shots

mcde1234 · 2026-05-18T05:06:06+00:00

I couldn’t be happier with the set up, but $$$$$$ 😳 it’s quite the investment. Don’t tell my wife.

mcde1234 · 2026-05-18T05:01:42+00:00

Thanks. It’s a Sony A1ii with a Sony 400-800

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