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eating the bramble.
mags1967

eating the bramble. (sylvia atricapilla)

hi guys hope you had a good weekend been busy getting our car ready for an mot.finally managed a capture of a female blackcap as she popped her head out to eat the brambles where i was standing.
Location
dl estate,motherwell.
Date taken
03/08/2015
Scientific name
sylvia atricapilla
Equipment used
panasonic fz72
Two lovely captures Mags...I was informed years ago, that all juvenile Blackcaps start off with brown caps...The males then turn to black & the females go to a darker brown.
 
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A lovely detailed shot and setting Margaret, many tfs and a fine set of posts today.
 
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Oh you lucky girl you... I've never managed a picture of one yet.

A super image this - very well done lass.
 
And just peeping out for you. Wonderful setting, framing & shot, Margaret!! tfs.
 
Super capture Margaret, lovely find Tfs

I just cannot imagine you under the bonnet of a car!! LOL :-O
 

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