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« on: February 09, 2009, 11:28:15 am »

Went for a walk around the wildlife reserve yesterday...

I don't know what this is



Swans


At the loggery


Hiding


Then struck up in song
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2009, 01:35:15 pm »

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Don't take my word as gospel but I think it's a juvenile robin ... the red breast develops last
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2009, 09:26:01 pm »

Very nice, John. The last one especially.  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2009, 09:50:29 pm »

Thanks Gents
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2009, 02:56:11 pm »

I'm getting you an expert's  answer on the bird at the top,John- only because Brian says he isn't 100% .
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2009, 03:53:16 pm »

It's a Dunnock. A common  garden bird and very shy.Usually sits at the top of a tree and has a rather beautiful song.

http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=dunnock-bird&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2009, 03:59:56 pm »

Cheers John, thanks for getting the info on it.
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