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Old 02-06-2007, 12:44   #1
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We have a pair of blackbirds who keep coming into our garden to feed and to bathe in the fish pond. Today I managed to get some great photos of the female basking in the sun so I thought I'd share.















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Old 02-06-2007, 13:29   #2
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I could be wrong but that looks like a young male.... the beak is yellowy coloured. Female blackbirds have light brown beaks.

Great pics btw.
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Old 02-06-2007, 13:37   #3
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Not sure. It certainly looks like this picture of a female.

[EDIT: Actually, someone else at another forum has also suggested that it's a juvenile male so I stand corrected]
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Yeah. It's a baby male. Probably was out with dad. Saw one the other day doing the squeak/wing flap routine at dad - who paid no attention Got to find your own worms some day, I guess. It's the feathers and the daft look in the eye that give it away - not had a run-in with the cat yet, so still thinks the world's a nice place. Bless.
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Looks like your lawn could do with a crop m8

Nice pics btw, what camera you got?
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Lovely Photos.

What camera did you use as the detail is great.
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Thats put a smile on my face......fantastic pics!
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Old 02-06-2007, 21:19   #8
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What camera did you use as the detail is great.
I borrowed my Mum's Kodak Z740 as it has a nice large lens and 10x optical zoom. Lovely camera.
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Isn't nature wonderful? Loved the pictures Lew.
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Just a thought... Keep an eye on the pond for the young of smaller birds - liable to take a tumble when trying to drink. All too easy to get wings tangled with feet. Could be a tragedy
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Just a thought... Keep an eye on the pond for the young of smaller birds - liable to take a tumble when trying to drink. All too easy to get wings tangled with feet. Could be a tragedy
Our pond actually has a shallow "waterfall" that the birds use for drinking and bathing so no problems there.
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Our pond actually has a shallow "waterfall" that the birds use for drinking and bathing so no problems there.
Ah good

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