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Pair of linnets
Pappa Smurf

Pair of linnets (Carduelis cannabina)

Pair of linnets - not particularly sharp but it is a big crop and a lifer for me.
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Habitat
While widespread across the UK, there are concentrations along the east coast from Kent to Aberdeenshire but they are scarce in upland regions and north west Scotland. Look for it on commons, heathland, rough ground, farmland hedges, saltmarshes and in pa
Location
Skomer Island
Date taken
26.06.2015
Scientific name
Carduelis cannabina
Equipment used
Canon
02pepe47
Lovely birds Mr & Mrs I'd say. Terrific close image detail, very good for a heavy crop. Great work & tfs.
Pepe
 
carann
Congratulations on a lifer and this beautiful image, Keith !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
delia todd
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LOL it does sound odd the way I phrased that, doesn't it!!!

Congrats on your Lifer Keith. A pretty good picture for a big crop. Rest assured now you've seen them and got the tick and first pic under your belt, you'll see them again with better photo ops!!
 

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