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1957split · #1 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Hi all

We are brand new to this site

To get my 13yr old off computer games we bought him a compact digital camera and he now accompanies me whenever I go out with our husky.

We both take our camera's and have been photographing the wildlife in our local field, it's fun trying to get pictures of different birds and because of this Connor never misses a trip.

From our muddy field we've so far taken picture's of 20 plus different birds, we are getting good at identifying them and know where we are most likely to spot particular birds at particular times. We know where the local Kestrel's to be found, what bushes the Greenfinch's prefer, where the Tit's hang out etc.

Because we only have compact camera's you have to get pretty close to get a picture, most times the birds seem always to be one bush in front of the one we're standing behind

We do get some good shot's though but maybe only 2 out of 50

still it's fun and we're outside.

We got back this morning and had the usual shots of the Kestrel, Chaffinch, Robin's, Tit's [didn't get the pic of the Long Tailed Tit though

] Greenfinch's etc and one other. This bird was very briefly in the top of a bush and I got one picture, I only see it for seconds but swear it was bigger than a Wren although it's very Wren like.
I don't mind ticking Wren off of our growing lists of birds pictured but it would be nice if it was something a little different, here's the pic [it's the only one I got]
Thanks for your help in advance and I'm now off to explore the rest of this sit

Brian & Connor

earthdragon64 · #2 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Hi Brian and Connor, welcome to WAB. Looking at the grey head of the bird and the stripes, I would say it's a Dunnock.

natureguy · #3 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by earthdragon64

Hi Brian and Connor, welcome to WAB. Looking at the grey head of the bird and the stripes, I would say it's a Dunnock.

Me too.

1957split · #4 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:30 PM

Many thanks for the speedy replies, I'm off to tell Connor

Dadzinsky · #5 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:30 PM

and me too....

2dogs2000 · #6 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:30 PM

I might be wrong, but I think it might be a Dunnock. Someone else will be along soon to either confirm my guess or give an alternative answer.

I think it is great that your son has taken to venturing outdoors to see what is around him. Before long he will be photographing everything in sight. It is amazing what is there and we don't see it.

2dogs2000 · #7 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:32 PM

I was right.

How's that for a quick response from WAB.
Welcome to the site.

Dutchess · #8 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:32 PM

Hello both and welcome to WAB

I cannot see much detail on the bird, but the shape certainly looks like a Dunnock and as I initially sometimes mistake Dunnock for Wrens, so I'll concurr with my learned colleagues.

D.

Pippa · #9 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:32 PM

Hi welcome to WAB.

I love taking pics although i am not a pro,it's great fun.

It is a great site and i hope you both enjoy it here.

1957split · #10 (**permalink**) 15-02-2009, 03:45 PM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome

Connor my youngest has only been taking picture's since Christmas and getting used to his new camera, he's so keen, get's up in the morning and doesn't miss a trip out regardless of the weather. I'm amazed.

I hope it's alright to post pic's up as I have a banner across the top of the Dunnock

pic and I'm not sure what that mean't

This is Connor's best so far, taken a couple of weeks ago

and this is the boy himself, I like embarrassing my kids

Thanks again eveyone