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Gobstopper
Tim Taylor

Gobstopper (Turdus iliacus)

Not an uncommon sight (or photo) but I do wonder how they get them down!
Habitat
Fields and hedgerows
Location
Blacktoft Sands bird reserve, Liconshire, UK
Date taken
29th January, 2007
Scientific name
Turdus iliacus
Equipment used
Canon 30D, 100-400 zoom
So that is how the Redwing gets it's wings red :smile:. Excellent illustration of the hazards of avoiding starvation!
 

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