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Friday 28 March 2014

Reed Bunting [Emberiza schoeniclus]

Sparrow-sized but slim and with a long, deeply notched tail, the male has a black head, white collar and a drooping moustache. Females and winter males have a streaked head. In flight the tail looks black with broad, white edges.







32 comments:

  1. Great Reed Bunting shots Bob. I find these hard to get close to.

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  2. Lieber Bob,
    wieder tolle Fotos hast du in dieser Woche eingesetzt.
    Ich bin begeistert.
    Einen schönen Abend wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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  3. A nice one ,very good shot ,Nette

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  4. The body plumage is very similar to our house sparrows. Terrific shots as always Bob!

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  5. Lovely set Bob of a smart bird.

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  6. Bob, what a lovely little thing!

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  7. And, yet again, you have captured the magic (and the plumage) beautifully. Thank you.

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  8. What a perfectly handsome bird! Beautiful photos, Bob.

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  9. Hi Bob, Re: the iPad mini. If you can use a cell phone, I think the iPad would be no problem. The only thing I regret about getting the mini over the full size version, is when my hand goes numb (from the MS). I can put the iPad on my lap and use my other hand, but it's size means I can't see it as well. For that reason, I might go with the full size version if I were you.

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  10. Hola Bob,preciosas tomas de este Escribano palustre.Un abrazo

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  11. What a cute little bird Bob!Great captures!
    Amazing shots!!Wish you a happy weekend!
    Dimi...

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  12. A lovely bird, Bob! Great shots! Have a happy weekend!

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  13. great shot as usual Bob ! :-)

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  14. These are such great close-ups of such small bird.

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  15. how handsome is the Reed Bunting?!

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  16. Just a stunning little bird. I tried in vain to find one the last time I visited England.

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    1. They are hard to see them anyway, next time you visit, look in the reeds David.

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    2. How well will appreciate the details in your photos. You are Bob birds of all kinds!!
      Have a good weekend.
      a hug.

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  17. What a gorgeous bird the Reed bunting is!
    I hope to it in Spain this coming season!
    Great photos, Bob, as usual !!
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  18. Great detail on these Bob,almost touchable.
    John.

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  19. WOW what a little beauty Bob, happy weekend!

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  20. Love those stripes!! Looks like a tiger bird.

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