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Old 06-03-2008, 04:33 PM
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Re: Are these Reed Buntings or Stonechats?

Look at the bill Robin. It is too thin for a Reed Bunting. That's an insect eaters bill. A Reed Bunting is mainly a seed and plant eater. It will take invertebrates in the breeding season.

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Originally Posted by RobinP View Post
The back bird could be a male Reed Bunting, difficult to tell from the angle of the bird though, any definite pointers towards Stonechat?
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