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Sunday 25th December 2005, 12:56
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I've got lumps of it round the back
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linnet or redpoll
Location: Newbridge, Gwent.
Whilst watching some chaffinches and bullfinches today I saw 4-6 birds that I tentativley id'ed as linnet. Having looked at the Collins I'm not sure if they may have been redpoll. They had a small but distinctive red crown. Very noticeable streaks on the flanks and at least one of the birds had a pinkish breast (it was like a pale watercolour!). The wings were marked a little like a sparrows. They were quite busy and agile. So what do you reckon Santa brought me; linnets or redpoll? Last edited by spartacus mills : Monday 26th December 2005 at 20:58. |
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Sunday 25th December 2005, 12:58
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Sunday 25th December 2005, 14:20
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Sound like Redpoll to me too.
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Sunday 25th December 2005, 15:04
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I've got lumps of it round the back
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Many thanks - I was edging towards redpoll after checking my book. Nice birds to watch. I've not seen them around here before.
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Sunday 25th December 2005, 21:33
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Lesser or Meally though...
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Sunday 25th December 2005, 21:56
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