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Black redstart
a.dancy

Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)

Photographed from a very busy public access railway platform. David Lindo (the urban birder makes reference to the black redstarts in Manchester in the latest issue of the RSPB's magazine 'Birds' p75
Habitat
Urban
Location
Manchester
Date taken
21st July 08
Scientific name
Phoenicurus ochruros
Equipment used
Canon 40D Sigma 500
A great find and capture. Railway platform! Lol! I must be trying too hard. I've not seen one at all this year.
 
Love this un Adi, great shot of a great little bird, will borrow this un to my faves, thanks.
 
Great travelling light,Adrian. The only time i see these are in docks and industrial areas. A truly urban bird. Nice one. :t:
 
o:) Lovely proud pose like singing "I did it my (rail)way"!!! :-O Superb Black Redstart with breakfast shot, Adrian!!! :t: :t: :loveme:
 

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