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Saturday 24 August 2013

Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)

The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.(RSPB)





Friday 23 August 2013

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

I and my brother been to see my mum who in hospital after a fall. Luckily, she alright, but they kept overnight. Phew, that was close.