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Kestrel

Our Kestrel in Britain is a challenge to photograph. Perched, its not too confiding although, on the odd occasion it will allow you close, say, in the car. However, flying is different challenge. When its not travelling fast it might … Continue reading

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Waxwings

It would be easy to wax lyrical about Waxwings. They are (usually) rare, colourful and visit us when most birds have departed. When not with us they breed in Northern climes from America to Europe and Asia up to the … Continue reading

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The Colour of a Bird

Much more than mammals birds exploit colour. It might be for display, to keep a group together or to warn predators. Further, some use different colours throughout the year. My picture today is of a Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe in … Continue reading

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Nuthatch

Nuthatch is special to me since it did not feature in my birding until the turn of the century. Then, we would take the long trip to Coldstream and The Hirsel to see it. Usually we were successful. It wasn’t … Continue reading

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