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Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 07:31 on 9th August 2009  Picture by Stephanie Jackson
BTW Sue - yes I did edit the poor lads head off in the Catch of the Day pic - LOL - forgot to ask his permission and it was a clear photo of his face! Lesson learned - bet he would have been really pleased if I had told him because he was so proud! Edited by: Stephanie Jackson at:9th August 2009 08:13 |
Sue H Posts: 8173 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:49 on 9th August 2009 This is a fledgling bird, which (for me) can make it a little harder to identify, Stephanie. With the distinctive white eye ring, I would call it is a Garden Warbler, but it also seems to have the colouring of a Wood or Willow Warbler, though the colouring could have been a reflection of the foliage behind. I will send this along to Andy and Roy, both of whom are good birders and see what they have to say. It's a super smashing picture, Stephanie, well caught. |
| Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 18:50 on 9th August 2009 Thanks Sue. I have been through all my bird books but as you say it is difficult to tell with it being a fledgling and the colours of the foliage. There were lots of these little birds in the garden of the cottage we stayed at on holiday. It was an idyllic place and fabulous for bird watching. Joseph really got into watching the swallows dart right past us. |
Debbie Adams Posts: 2043 Joined: 8th Mar 2009 Location: USA | quotePosted at 02:49 on 10th August 2009 I just popped in on the thread but i dont know a thing about birds and it amazes me that Sue & You and others on here know so much about them;-)) But Great picture Steph he is so beautiful;-)) Maybe one day i can take the time to learn more about them at least while joining POE i do notice them more ;-) |
| Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 06:32 on 10th August 2009 I love birds Debbie and we are members of the RSPB which is one of my chosen charities but Sue, Andy and Roy are really knowledgeable about birds and it is great as a member being able to ask their advice. We miss Andy terribly on the forum. |
lancashirelove Posts: 1987 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 10:29 on 10th August 2009 try changing it to black and white,high contrast Steph you may get more detail. |
Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:47 on 10th August 2009 I don't know anything about birds, lol, but that is a beautiful shot Steph. |
| Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 06:25 on 11th August 2009 Thanks Michael - think the colour will help them identify him though. I have got some more - might put another one on (from the back!) to help. Thanks Diana - it was so lovely coming across this tree full of these lovely little creatures! |
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