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    Song thrush or Redwing, Somerset, UK

    Whilst walking in fields with a mixture of hawthorn and other bushes this morning, I saw flocks of 10+ thrush-sized birds. Unfortunately I had forgotten the binoculars and the sun was low making id difficult. I have seen Redwings there before, but had seen a song thrush perched in the same...
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    Do birders like to be asked questions in hides?

    Hi all, I've been interested in birdwatching for a while now and know a certain amount but recently I've tried to dedicate more time and effort to it. However, I still feel more than a little intimidated by those of you who clearly know what you're talking about whilst I'm still trying to...
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    chiff chaff or willow warbler in Somerset, UK

    Apologies for lack of photo but I don't think any of my amateur snaps would really help anyway! I know that I have either a willow warbler or chiff chaff in my garden at the moment. Having looked at numerous bird ID books I am no closer to being able to spot the difference between the two so...
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    Hello and thanks!

    Hi to everyone, I joined yesterday in the hope that someone could identify a bird outside my house - and someone did within minutes so thank you. I'm 34, a teacher, and spend far too long staring outside at the birds in my garden making me late for work!
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    Need ID on this bird outside our house, please

    Hi, If anyone could help identify this bird which I saw outside my house this morning. It looked like a juvenile as the feathers were scruffy. The picture has been taken on my phone whilst sitting in a car as I was on my way to work when I spotted it. It is not clear in the photo but it...
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