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Saturday, 6 June 2020

Black redstart.

Apologies I am well behind with all my blogs.  There is just not enough hours in the days it seems anymore.  We should be in Italy on holiday at present (sigh) but even with all holidays being cancelled we are still very busy!!  I was hoping to have lots more new photos than just around the house.

Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) taking a bath. 








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    1. Thank you Natalia for the comment and the visit. Keep well Diane

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  2. Coucou Diane.
    Tous les voyages ont été annulés, nous aussi nous avons annulé le nôtre....
    Magnifiques photos de ton rougequeue noir ! Ces oiseaux adorent les bains et moi j'adore ces oiseaux ;-)
    Bon dimanche.. bisous

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    1. Bonsoir Nathalie,
      Oui, ce sont de tristes vacances toutes annulées !! Le bain d'oiseaux est toujours amusant. Bisous Diane

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  3. Your little bird looks like it's really enjoying the bath. Hope you are having a nice weekend.

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    1. It certainly looks like fun :-) Thanks for the visit and the comment. Diane

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  4. Precious...that redstart is very pretty!
    You sharing this post with us at I'd Rather B Birdin this week is much appreciated!

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    1. Thank you Anni and it is a pleasure to share. Have a good day, Diane

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  5. Hi Diane - wonderful shots ... showing off his colours. Your birdbath is obviously much loved ... stay safe - Hilary

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    1. Hilary I only wish I had more time to just sit and watch the birdbath. I am sure I miss so much! You stay safe also Diane

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  6. It's always wonderful to see the birds taking a bath. Have a great Sunday!

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    1. Thanks Penny, I hope all is well with you. Have a good day, Diane

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    1. I could not agree more, if only I had more time to watch. Have a good day, Diane

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  8. If I'm lucky I may see one Black Redstart in a full year. It seems strange to think of the bird as one that's a garden visitor. A new lens? We shall await the rush of pictures 😉

    Sounds like your owls have young ones around if there's more calling.

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    1. When we first moved here they were nesting in our barn but making such a mess everywhere that we discouraged them. They then moved into our tool shed so we could not get any tools out to garden!! That was a longtime ago though and when I only had the old small handheld Samsung which has since given up the ghost! I am not sure where they are nesting now but they are not far away.

      I keep hoping with the owls. Keep well Diane

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  9. I love these shots and I also love your bird bath.

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    1. Ha ha the 'bird'bath works works well. I have seen up to 8 sparrows in there at once not sure how they managed it!!
      Thanks for the visit and the comment. Have a good day Diane

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  10. What a cute bird. Really enjoying the bath I see!

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    1. I wish I had more to time to sit and watch, they love it so much! Take care and enjoy the week Diane

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  11. Hi Diane, I'm visiting from My Corner of the World link-up. Now I know another bird from your very nice photos. Thanks for sharing. #MCoW

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    1. Thanks Natalie, If only I had more time to sit and watch the birds!! Have a great week, Diane

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  12. What a delightful series of shots! They made me smile :)

    I am excited to see your corner at 'My Corner of the World' this week! Thanks for linking up.

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    1. Thank you Betty, happy to have made you smile 😊 Keep well and take care, Diane

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  13. Love to see your little birdie enjoying its bath!

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    1. Thanks Veronica for the visit ad the comment,much appreciated. Have a good weekend, Diane

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  14. Where are the owls from your new lens? Keeping us in suspense are you?

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    1. LOL, blame Google I could not download them. Up and running now. Have a good weekend Diane

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  15. What a joyful scene splashing in the bath.

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  16. WOW!! Such a lovely series and scene! At the right moment at the right place. So very well done.

    Best regards,
    isabella

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