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Old Wednesday 21st May 2008, 20:31   #1
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Just goin through some old pics and came across this one. Can anyone tell me what it is please?? Not very good at lbj's.

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Just goin through some old pics and came across this one. Can anyone tell me what it is please?? Not very good at lbj's.

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Winter Reed Bunting, probable female?
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absolutely Reed Bunting
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Taken at Martin Mere.... :)


You could have fun trying to turn it into a Song Sparrow, but it is indeed a Reed Bunting
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Looks like female reed bunting - check out http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/bird...ing/index.asp# (p2 has an illustration of the female)

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Thanx for all the replies, was Martin Mere yes. My favourite haunt!!!
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