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Saxman

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #1

Hello,
I have a small white and brown bird that has been coming to the garden for about 2 weeks it is similar in size to a sparrow but has orange legs darkish beak I have a few pictures that I have taken I cannot find a bird that matches it?

 

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delia todd

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #2

Hi Saxman and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

That looks very much like a leucistic Dunnock. You can read more about leucism and albinism here in the Opus Dictionary.

 

KC Foggin

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #3

Welcome aboard Saxman :t:

 

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Saxman

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #4

Hi Thanks for that, that's why I could not find it in the bird books! I have also seen a white pheasant not to far from home which looks very odd.

 

Kits

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #5

Welcome to BirdForum! I am sure you will find lots to interest you here, and I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

Keith Dickinson

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #6

Hi Saxman
Welcome to BirdForum, hope you enjoy things here. I agree with Delia on the species you have in the photo.

There's a thread for all things Yorkshire located HERE.
Keep a check on threads titled Tyke Meet or Yorks Meet, these details times when the BF members are getting together for birding. One that is currently being discussed is HERE
Look forward to reading your posts and maybe seeing you at a meet.

 

chowchilla

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• Mar 24, 2014

• #7

Greetings and a warm welcome to Birdforum.:t:

Leucistic Dunnock indeed.

 

Lisa W

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• Mar 25, 2014

• #8

Hello and welcome to the forum. Nice to have you here.