Great talk - the highlight for me. Fascinating ideas about possible reasons for lekking vs territorial behs of different manakin species.

Ah, I thought it could be that camera/lens but the supporting rig looks excellent!

Great footage. While I know it is not just about the camera and lens, would be interested to know what you are using? Thanks!

Here are Huasheng & Prof Aiwu Jiang filming shorebirds that they're lucky enough to have wintering on the tidal flats near their homes in Fangchenggang, SW China. They've built trust with these birds, including Spoon-billed Sandpipers, so the birds approach very close. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds 2/2

Apparently there is a quicker way - philthompson.me/2024/Countin...

yes please, thanks

Possibly the caterpillar of a Speckled Wood butterfly or a moth of some sort - food for young Chiffchaffs now