Zvezda & Alex BY2022: Back on track

[xelas]

8 hours ago, pedro maia said:

A true Son of Anarchy .

Nope, just a HOG (Harleys Owners Group) member .

 

 

[Kitsafari]

Snazzzzyyyyy @xelas

[xelas]

While the batteries are recharging and SD cards reformatted before our upcoming birding trip to India, it is time also for us two to reach next BY "century". Here are 3 birds I was hoping to get a better photo, and failed.

 

BY 196 / SI 084

Eurasian Bullfinch - Pyrrhula pyrrhula

 

Domžale    30-Jan-2022

 

 

BY 197 / SI 085

Common Firecrest - Regulus ignicapilla

 

Škocjanski zatok    1-Mar-2022

 

 

BY 198 / SI 086

Common Crane - Grus grus

 

Ljubljansko Barje    14-Mar-2022

[xelas]

Two additions from a short visit that was not to have any birding included. However, one can not miss an opportunity.

 

BY 199 / FR 001

Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

 

Paris    25-Apr-2022

 

 

BY 200 / FR 002

Canada Goose - Branta canadensis

 

Paris    25-Apr-2022

 

[Tdgraves]

 Congrats on the double century. Could be doubled with a trip to the subcontinent? 

[Galana]

Good to see your Double century come up at last.

As @Tdgravessuggests. You can expect a quantum leap in November (even allowing for less Bulbuls.).

[TonyQ]

Well done on reaching 200!

Any photo of a Firecrest is a good photo!

Have a great time in India

[xelas]

3 hours ago, Tdgraves said:

Could be doubled with a trip to the subcontinent? 

Thanks, and I certainly expect to double the score.

[xelas]

2 hours ago, Galana said:

(even allowing for less Bulbuls.)

But Bulbuls there are!

[xelas]

2 hours ago, TonyQ said:

Any photo of a Firecrest is a good photo!

Yeah but this one does not show how beautiful Firecrest is.

[Zim Girl]

Congratulations on the 200 and have a fantastic time in India!

[xelas]

 

24 minutes ago, Zim Girl said:

Congratulations on the 200 and have a fantastic time in India!

Thanks! There will be a TR ... hopefully.

[Kitsafari]

Congrats on the 2nd century! and have a great trip to India - all new birds for the BY too. 

TR pse. 

[Peter Connan]

Congratulations Alex and Zvezda!

[lmSA84]

Congratulations on the 200!

[Dave Williams]

Well done on the 200, and good luck in India!

Presume you don't have the same problems with VISA's that the Brits do? India is off my list indefinitely. Mind you so is the USA as they make you apply in person for a VISA if you have been to Cuba.I'll spend my money elsewhere!!

[xelas]

22 hours ago, Dave Williams said:

Presume you don't have the same problems with VISA's that the Brits do?

Nope. eVisa was a straightforward and quick process.

 

 

Edited November 1, 2022 by xelas

[Galago]

22 hours ago, Dave Williams said:

Well done on the 200, and good luck in India!

Presume you don't have the same problems with VISA's that the Brits do? India is off my list indefinitely. Mind you so is the USA as they make you apply in person for a VISA if you have been to Cuba.I'll spend my money elsewhere!!

Mind you, they don't stamp your passport in Cuba so, if you don't say anything............ 

[Dave Williams]

17 hours ago, Galago said:

Mind you, they don't stamp your passport in Cuba so, if you don't say anything............ 

 

Well,well...you are right our passports weren't stamped this year or when we went in 2016. I never even looked until you pointed it out.

 

Another kick from leaving the EU , UK citizens have to apply in person for an Indian VISA...might change with Rishi in charge! India must be losing out on tourist revenues as it's always been popular with UK visitors although a large proportion probably go for the cheap cost of living and spend a whole winter there. Must admit if the likes of Goa is populated with obnoxious Russians and their bad behaviour as well as the Union Jack mob then I'm best keeping away.

[Galana]

1 hour ago, Dave Williams said:

Another kick from leaving the EU , UK citizens have to apply in person for an Indian VISA...might change with Rishi in charge!

Nothing to do with "Brexit". More to do with tit for tat for Indians applying for Visa for UK. Don't bank on Rishi doing anything soon.

[xelas]

2 hours ago, Dave Williams said:

Must admit if the likes of Goa is populated with obnoxious Russians and their bad behaviour as well as the Union Jack mob then I'm best keeping away.

Dave, I will keep an eye on these, and will report back. Although, after rereading the birding itinerary, I am afraid we will not see either, nor have any beach time . From Dawn Till Dusk directed by Martin Dunn .

At least the number should be high .

Edited November 2, 2022 by xelas

[pedro maia]

Congrats on the second ton Alex, have a nice trip to India!

[Dave Williams]

1 hour ago, Galana said:

Nothing to do with "Brexit". More to do with tit for tat for Indians applying for Visa for UK. Don't bank on Rishi doing anything soon.

 

EU citizens can apply for E-Visa's.UK can't and worse still those who bought a 5 year E-Visa can no longer use it either despite it not having run out of time.

 

Glad you have yours sorted Alex, hope Martin has too! Should be a great adventure!

 

Edited November 2, 2022 by Dave Williams

[Galana]

@Dave WilliamsNot the place to argue this but the debacle has nothing to do with Brexit. Many people, inside and outside EU, have different Visa fees for different countries.. I could not get eVisa for India until about 2016 and it was stopped in 2020 long before UK passports were cancelled.

Ireland get freebies in Rwanda, EU don't. I get freebies in TZ and Namibia. A lot, UK included, pay $50. It is all negotiated on a Country by country basis.

 

From Dawn Till Dusk directed by Martin Dunn .  Is it a book or a film?

Edited November 2, 2022 by Galana

[xelas]

3 hours ago, Galana said:

Is it a book or a film?

Time will tell