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You're right,Jane,they were regularly seen in the Dover area in the 1930/1940's.
Eastern Bluebird it is,although I was advised that the tree was a Slash Pine(pinus elliottii)rather than a Longleaf,Michael F?
 
Grousemore said:
You're right,Jane,they were regularly seen in the Dover area in the 1930/1940's.

And, unlike many rarities, which were seen 'yesterday' Bluebirds were confidently predicted for 'tomorrow' (just you wait and see!)
 
I would indeed break the habit of.. well not quite a lifetime.. and twitch a UK bluebird... I've seen Eastern, Western and Mountain in the US too.

addendum...unless it was in some godforsaken housing estate in Essex!
 
Grousemore said:
I was advised that the tree was a Slash Pine(pinus elliottii)rather than a Longleaf,Michael F?
Could be I guess - I thought the twig on the right looked a little too stout and the needle scars too tightly packed for Slash Pine, but I may well be wrong (not a lot to go on, is there!!)

Michael
 
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