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19-12-2010, 08:16 AM
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| | | Christmas robin alternatives
The robin in snowy conditions is the traditional view used for Christmas cards and as an evocation of Christmas.
Last month and after a heavy frost, I came across this pied wagtail that I thought would make an alternative picture for a card 
The current snow and ice provided further opportunities to snap other birds in similar situations. This mute swan looks absolutely hangdog and dreaming of Spring 
The coot was snapped crossing the ice to the small amount of open water available. There is a good view of its lobed foot 
Next is a pair of goldeneye flying across the ice and coming into land 
Quite a few reed buntings around (but not in my garden!) 
And, finally, this goldfinch on snowy teasles 
We also have a duck in the freezer which declined to be photographed.
There must be many more similar pictures out there.
All that remains is for me to wish Season's Greetings to WABers.
Colin
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19-12-2010, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by colincurry  The robin in snowy conditions is the traditional view used for Christmas cards and as an evocation of Christmas.
There must be many more similar pictures out there.
| I noticed this article the other day - apparently Robin is no longer the favorite image according to the RSPB - the Firecrest is, along with Blue Tits and Sparrowz! The RSPB: News: Robin knocked off top Christmas card spot |
19-12-2010, 08:31 AM
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| | | Re: Christmas robin alternatives
Happy Christmas Colin, and may 2011 bring you loads more photo opportunities. 
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19-12-2010, 09:12 AM
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| | | Re: Christmas robin alternatives
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Originally Posted by Picidae | My pal sent me a delightful firecrest card this year and yes it was an R.S.P.B one. A few years back I received a nice homemade card with Siberian rubythroat on the front as a red-breasted (or rather, throated) alternative.
Seasons greetings to you Colin as well (and everyone else of course).
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19-12-2010, 09:28 AM
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| | | Re: Christmas robin alternatives
nice shot of the coot and the other pics as well
merry christmas 
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19-12-2010, 09:46 AM
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| | | Re: Christmas robin alternatives
Although not particularly christmassy IMO, the one of the goldeneyes is brilliant! If i were to use one it would be the Goldfinch.
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19-12-2010, 07:09 PM
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| | | Re: Christmas robin alternatives
some nice shots.. 
i love the robin but yeah i think its outstayed its xmas card top spot....
pehaps we could have a poll to see what everyones fav xmas card bird would be... 
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19-12-2010, 09:28 PM
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How about this one ?  |
19-12-2010, 09:34 PM
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Great shots there Colin, have a happy Christmas I would go with the goldfinch too lovely shot. |
19-12-2010, 09:38 PM
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| | | Re: Christmas robin alternatives
These are great! I really like the goldfinch.
I also think bullfinchs and blue-tits look great against a snowy backdrop | | |
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