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Eric's Birds; Thrush and Robin added 11th May 2018
Topic Started: Jun 14 2016, 10:40 AM (12,448 Views)
Eric Hardy
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Thanks Tabatha and Dave. At the risk of being repetitive here are some more photos of the GS Woodpecker which was back today. I tried to capture him at different angles.

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AnnB
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They're brilliant photos, Eric. Is he winking at you in the second photo?
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Davebutterflyman
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Superb captures Eric.
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Dovetail-Marg
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Wonderful photos Eric. :cool:

I'm very envious of your Green Woodpecker, you're so lucky having them in your garden.
I hear the Green Woodpecker when I'm out and about, but very rarely have I seen any, let alone in my garden. :jealous: :)
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Eric Hardy
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Thanks Ann, Dave and Marge.

:lol: Could be Ann!
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Eric Hardy
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A Thrush keeps a watchful eye on a Blue Tit having a bath
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sensiblenamejohn
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some cracking shots , Eric :wave2: ......but I think your GSW is a she , not a he ...I'm sure the male has a red disc at the back of its head :hmm: .....Dave ?
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Eric Hardy
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John, you have got me confused. I am studying my bird book closely and it shows the male with a black top to his head but a small red patch at the back. The female doesn't appear to have red on her head at all but the juvenile has a red top to it's head.

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sensiblenamejohn
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you're right enough ,Eric...looks like a juvenile bird ,according to the illustrations...we'll just have to wait to "sex" it 😁
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Davebutterflyman
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Cracking capture Eric.
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Eric Hardy
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Thanks Dave.
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Eric Hardy
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Competition for the bird food.

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And sitting calmly below
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Pam M
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Beautiful photos Eric. I take my feeders down over the summer months, I always look forward to putting them back up!
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Eric Hardy
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Thanks Pam. The birds don't really need feeding in the summer months but I like watching them too much to stop. If I was more active I could observe them in the wild but I am too old for that.
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Brilliant photos Eric. :cool:

I keep mine up all year too Eric, mainly because I think it helps the birds out a bit, especially when they have young to feed too. :)
It's great seeing all of the fledged birds, which are mainly Goldfinches here. I don't put fat balls out because in the past they've all gone in a day with all of the Starlings that arrived every day. :scream: :giggle:
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Eric Hardy
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Thanks, Marg. Our fat balls disappear in a day too, I have taken to putting two in the container at a time rather than four. For some strange reason I haven't seen starlings round here for a long time.
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:greatpics: Eric your garden looks very busy at the moment :cool1:
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Eric Hardy
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Thanks Julie, there is nothing like a bit of food around to attract the wildlife.
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Davebutterflyman
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We go through loads but it is worth every penny.
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Some long tailed tits arrived today
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