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Monday 11 November 2013
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis
A small, brown, streaky bird, it is the commonest songbird in upland areas and its high, piping call is a familiar sound. In flight it shows white outer tail feathers and in the breeding season it has a fluttering 'parachute' display flight. In winter they are quite gregarious and gather in small flocks, often invisible among the vegetation, suddenly flying up with typical jerky flight.Meadow pipit numbers in the UK have been declining since the mid-1970s, resulting in this species being included on the amber list of conservation concern.(RSPB)
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ReplyDeleteBOB~~~~~~~~~~~~
You a great person Amandine.
Deletestunning shots, so sharp.....you should be pleased with these. I would be.
ReplyDeletepeter
I shot about 500 or so, nearly all them were good, wait until the rest of them, yes, I am proud Peter.
DeletePrzykro, że tych ślicznych ptaszków jest coraz mniej. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that these cute little birds are less and less. Yours.
Yes, I have that feeling as well Giga.
DeleteStunning close ups Bob, the detail is quite amazing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic images Bob...
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrew. By the way, I couldn't get into your blog.
DeleteWe call this nice little bird "Wiesenpiper" in Germany. It's quite common in central and northern Europe, but I think most people don't know this little birdie...
ReplyDeletePerfect shots, Bob!
Great Wiesenpiper Uwe.
Deleteadorable little guy with plenty of head tilts. :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. Looks like a cross between a sparrow and a robin!
ReplyDeleteCracking set of images Bob, well captured...[;o)
ReplyDeleteA stunning little bird - who looks very like our sparrows. Who I love. Thank you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos of your meadow pipit Bob; hopefully there'll be a change for the good in those numbers
ReplyDeleteVery preety bird Bob!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a sparrow!
Wonderful shots!!!
Dimi...
Yes it does looks like a Sparrow Dimi, but it is a bit smaller.
DeleteThis sweet little bird seems to be checking you out, too. Wonderful series.
ReplyDeleteVery nice bird and a great serie of imgaes ;-)
ReplyDeletegreat capture
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful shots of this songbird!
ReplyDeleteI like this little bird. (On my blog you can see only my own photos, so the scanned ones too)
ReplyDeleteGreat Laszlo.
DeleteExcllent photographed Bob
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
Hi Bob. Great series of shots taken from all angles.
ReplyDeleteMagnifica serie con un fondo muy bonito y un posadero que le va muy bien.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Isidro.
DeleteBeautiful pictures as always, Bob.
ReplyDeleteThey are all perfectly photographed and very sharp.
I've never seen the Meadow Pipit in real life.
Greetings Irma
Thank you Irma.
DeleteSmall and beautiful. Great definition. clings well to the wire :))
ReplyDeleteHave a good Tuesday, Bob.
A hug.
Great shots. This is true adventures in your backyard. How inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI am lucky in a strange way Angelika, it is accessible to anyone to the Riven Severn.
DeleteBob wat een heerlijke serie van de Graspieper wat ween mooi klein vogeltje.
ReplyDeleteThe The Meadow Pipit was safer to be closer that usual, but, there was a Buzzard floating above,
DeleteWhat magnificent captures of this beautiful bird! I don't believe I've ever seen one of these.
ReplyDeleteExcelente y completa serie. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteFantastic series photos.
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