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31-08-2008, 06:42 AM
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With migration now in full swing I was pleased to see 5 Wheatears on a well grazed Rabbit warrren + track in Richmond Park yesterday. |
31-08-2008, 04:49 PM
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Bird of the day is one that is not native to this country.For the last 6 months or so there have been sitings of this bird and it has been seen taking rabbits with ease.
This morning-in thick fog- I was walking through the local country park when I happened to look at one of the old oaks-couldnt believe it,even through the murk I knew at once I was looking at a Harris hawk.Managed to get some photos too!
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31-08-2008, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ellen h  Bird of the day is one that is not native to this country.For the last 6 months or so there have been sitings of this bird and it has been seen taking rabbits with ease.
This morning-in thick fog- I was walking through the local country park when I happened to look at one of the old oaks-couldnt believe it,even through the murk I knew at once I was looking at a Harris hawk.Managed to get some photos too!
ellen |  I hope his owner gets him back pronto!
We had a medium-sized flock of long tailed tits turn up this morning. They were all over the picnic table and our small 'kitchen bay' which is very close to the porch. They didn't move until my Mum was quite close to them - cheeky blighters! 
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31-08-2008, 06:45 PM
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I would like to say all the birds that visited my garden today but the highlight this last week and today has been the return of the Coal Tit! |
31-08-2008, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaina We had a medium-sized flock of long tailed tits turn up this morning. They were all over the picnic table and our small 'kitchen bay' which is very close to the porch. They didn't move until my Mum was quite close to them - cheeky blighters! | Lucky you! I love those little fellas. Saw this one being ringed at Northward Hill today... 
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31-08-2008, 08:17 PM
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That is a wonderful photo, Dave! |
31-08-2008, 09:59 PM
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Thanks Pam, although having someone hold the wildlife still for you is kind of cheating really!
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01-09-2008, 04:33 PM
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Today I've had a beautiful male Redstart in the garden for the afternoon. He's not quite in full breeding plumage but very colourful nonetheless. It's the first time I've seen one in the garden and it's certainly brightened up a dull,windy day.
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01-09-2008, 04:43 PM
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My bird of the day was a Mute Swan that i had to rescue from a busy road near my office. But i was a bit miffed at the couldn't care less drivers who just wouldn't let me cross with it once i had picked it up. 
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01-09-2008, 05:04 PM
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That's one heck of a garden bird Guy. I'm a tad envious.
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Originally Posted by GuyF Today I've had a beautiful male Redstart in the garden for the afternoon. He's not quite in full breeding plumage but very colourful nonetheless. It's the first time I've seen one in the garden and it's certainly brightened up a dull,windy day.
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