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  • J
    The head pattern (rufous tones to crown and ear coverts but white throat) and fine-tipped bill also support Little Stint.
  • Doc Duck
    Doc Duck added the media item I admit it to Britain & Europe.
    I have a T-shirt (gift from brother and SIL) that says "easily distracted by birds". I have to admit it. It's true. Even when totally...
    I admit it
  • Doc Duck
    I'd never seen Guillemots feeding up close before. It seems they use a skimming technique, although not skimming-while-flying as actual...
    I could'a been a skimmer
  • Doc Duck
    Doc Duck added the media item Refreshing to Britain & Europe.
    This sparrow looks like he's enjoying his ice water bath. I still don't feel tempted to try outdoor swimming in winter - or even Nordic...
    Refreshing
  • X
    Thank you! Yes red-necked is very common and the Little stint is very rare in my location. this one has white throat and more rufous...
  • Pinewood
    Pinewood replied to the thread Top Porro Prism Bins?.
    Hello Joachim, The SE does have a substantial amount of rubber armour, which the EII lacks. Stay safe, Arthur
  • G
    First Lothian trip of the year..... 18/04/2021 First big day out after lockdown lifted, headed East, much later in the season than...
  • delia todd
    delia todd posted a comment on the media item Juvenile Purple Heron.
    He really has beautiful plumage when seen in flight like this doesn't he Johnny. You've taken a tremendous picture of him my friend...
  • P
    He obviously got out of North Africa in time! as in Feb 1942 he was appointed Inspecteur des Forets (1st Class) in Niort - Deux-Sèvres...
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  • delia todd
    delia todd posted a comment on the media item Cape frehel.
    That's a fantastic view Carlo!!! What beautiful colours and dramatic cliffs as well. Many thanks for showing it to us.
  • Doc Duck
    Doc Duck posted a comment on the media item FIRST TREE SWALLOW OF THE SEASON.
    You did well. A great sign of the season, and a lovely photo :)
  • Doc Duck
    Doc Duck posted a comment on the media item FOX SPARROW.
    "Some years [you] don't see any"? I would count myself lucky to see one ... ever. Thanks for sharing this excellent shot so I at least...
  • Doc Duck
    Doc Duck posted a comment on the media item American Crow.
    Superb head shot!
  • Doc Duck
    Doc Duck posted a comment on the media item 10pop.jpg.
    My first thought was Hoopoe crest feathers, but those also have some white in them, so maybe not. Do we have a feather ID forum?
  • Doc Duck
    Doc Duck posted a comment on the media item 11ssl.jpg.
    He seems a very wise bird who knows the importance of getting clean before eating :)
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