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Destructive reed bunting
Pappa Smurf

Destructive reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus)

Destructive reed bunting
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Habitat
Predominantly a farmland and wetland bird. Typically found in wet vegetation but has recently spread into farmland and, in winter, into gardens. When singing the male usually perched on top of a bush, or reed.
Location
Somerset Levels
Date taken
30.03.2015
Scientific name
Emberiza schoeniclus
Equipment used
Canon
Chris G6 UXU
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A super detailed shot in a cracking setting Keith, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
delia todd
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Gosh!!! You've really got some lovely detail on this shot Keith. He looks lovely - very well done lad.

Thanks for your thoughts on my flight shots.. just need to try and remember that the next time I get a chance LOL

A merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family.
 
peterday
Opus Editor
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Very smart birds, especially the male - great capture and setting, Keith!
 
Doc Duck
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Oh, I don't know about destructive. Isn't that part of the cycle, that birds pull the cattails apart and contribute to spreading the seeds, with the payoff of eating some of them?
 

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