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Biddlybop · Friday 20th April 2007, 15:54

We are having a discussion on my favourite fishing forum as regards the identity of this bird.
For my money I think its an imature female blackbird but then Im absolutely no expert.
We would appreciate someones help please. This is the link.
http://www.maggotdrowning.com/forum/...TOPIC_ID=55298

Keith Reeder · Friday 20th April 2007, 16:00

Female blackbird it is.

**postcardcv** · Friday 20th April 2007, 16:08

I'd agree it's a female blackbird, with an apparently deformed bill.

Keith Reeder · Friday 20th April 2007, 16:09

That's just a twig behind the bird, Peter.

lammy · Friday 20th April 2007, 16:13

It's a bit hard to tell wether it is a twig or the bill

Gill Osborne · Friday 20th April 2007, 16:55

I thought it had a dodgy bill too

A black crossbill!!!

Dave Hall · Friday 20th April 2007, 17:34

Black Crossbill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deformed bill Yes but still a Female Blackbird

Biddlybop · Friday 20th April 2007, 17:36

Thanks very much everyone. Ive claimed the coconut.

AlexC · Friday 20th April 2007, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Hall

Black Crossbill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deformed bill Yes but still a Female Blackbird

Think he was just havin' a bit of fun.

Friday 20th April 2007, 15:54	#1
Biddlybop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 14	Can someone settle this please? We are having a discussion on my favourite fishing forum as regards the identity of this bird. For my money I think its an imature female blackbird but then Im absolutely no expert. We would appreciate someones help please. This is the link. http://www.maggotdrowning.com/forum/...TOPIC_ID=55298

Friday 20th April 2007, 16:00	#2
Keith Reeder Watch the birdie... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blyth, Northumberland, NE England Posts: 11,038 My location	Female blackbird it is. __________________ Keith Reeder Canon 7D, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 OS, TCs. www.capture-the-moment.co.uk
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Friday 20th April 2007, 16:08	#3
postcardcv Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 16,474	I'd agree it's a female blackbird, with an apparently deformed bill. __________________ www.blueskybirds.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/BlueSkyBirds
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Friday 20th April 2007, 16:09	#4
Keith Reeder Watch the birdie... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blyth, Northumberland, NE England Posts: 11,038 My location	That's just a twig behind the bird, Peter. __________________ Keith Reeder Canon 7D, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 OS, TCs. www.capture-the-moment.co.uk
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Friday 20th April 2007, 16:13	#5
lammy If it's a bird ... it's a photograph Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: preston lancashire Posts: 239 My location	It's a bit hard to tell wether it is a twig or the bill __________________ Lammy is cool cooler than the north pole

Friday 20th April 2007, 16:55	#6
Gill Osborne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alnwick Posts: 5,998	I thought it had a dodgy bill too A black crossbill!!!
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Friday 20th April 2007, 17:34	#7
Dave Hall Bumbling Bears Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,549 My location	Black Crossbill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deformed bill Yes but still a Female Blackbird __________________ http://thebumblingbears.zenfolio.com/

Friday 20th April 2007, 17:36	#8
Biddlybop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 14	Thanks very much everyone. Ive claimed the coconut.

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