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An occasional visitor
delia todd

An occasional visitor (Turdus pilaris)

This was such a lovely way to close the year.

I knew the blob at the top of the tree wasn't a 'usual' blob, so started snapping away and was so pleased to find a Fieldfare sitting up there. A species that comes in only very rarely to the garden. The last time was about 2 years ago.

He was only there for about 3 minutes, so I was lucky to spot him I think.

TTTW
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Habitat
Town garden
Location
Blairgowrie
Date taken
30 December 2014
Scientific name
Turdus pilaris
Equipment used
Olympus SP55O-UZ
Chris G6 UXU
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Lovely shot and setting Delia, many tfs and I have not had many chances to photograph these beauties this Winter.
 
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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Well, I gotta say, your 'blob' turned out lovely D. This is a great capture of this Fieldfare girl.
 
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant garden visitor. I think once every two years qualifies as a rare visitor. What a treat D! TFS!!!!!!
 
Doc Duck
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Well spotted! Looks like he came to check out the last of those fruits ... and meditate a bit in the quiet |=)|
 
mags1967
terrific visitor delia.a couple of years ago i saw these guys along with redwing visit my garden but next doors cat chased them off.the first time i had fieldfare & redwing together in my garden.you take care.all the best margaret.
 

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