Chaffinch (Forest of Dean)

Two different Chaffinches, the first is ok, but, the second one has Bumblefoot, Avian pox. It is horrible to you and I, but, it doesn't affect the poor birds.

James Taylor - Sweet Baby James  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EoNd_maBbY) 

Mandarin Ducks (Forest of Dean)

Up to the Forest again, and I saw the male again. It was a long time since I had him in his plumage. There were 6 males 3 young ones and 1 female. A lot of work for the female.

Today's music is: Cool Water by Joni Mitchell  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY5Znl6k2v8

Coot (Lydney Boating Lake)

You know, I can't get the eyes in place.

First one, its eyes are a bit under focus:

Then there is number two, no chance:

Then there is the last one, well, they seem to have disappeared.

Music today's is: Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXqxXrjoOf0

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Juvenile Little Grebe (Forest of Dean)

Bad pictures, but, isn't it cuddly.

Tonight's music is: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Vaughan - Pipeline  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onqzua4bRHY

Mallard Duck (Lydney Boating Lake)

It rained this morning which is a bit late. I got out at approximately 11.30hrs. This made it immediately 3 hours to play with, not enough. So, I didn't get much.

Food for the Redwings

Music tonight's is: NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE - HENRY  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNRsoBhnqM