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Blackcap
Ian Shepherd

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)

Always nice to see wintering blackcap in the garden. This female's been around for a few days.
Habitat
garden
Location
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
Date taken
06 March 2016
Scientific name
Sylvia atricapilla
Equipment used
Panasonic GH3/100-300 zoom
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Opus Editor
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I've only ever seen one in the garden here (nearly 20 years ago), and that was winter time too!

A super picture to get of this lady - very well done Ian.
 
Never Seen A Blackcap On A Feeder, Being Feeding Birds For 40 Years Nice To See Well Done Tfs!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,
We Have A Male Here Enjoying Apples & Pears!!!
 
Isn't she lovely, and what a wonderful capture of her.
 

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