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Sunday, 27 January 2019

This is the 6th week in the UK and last post before we return home.

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus). The first ones I have seen with a black head, all the others have been in winter plumage...

Spring must be on its way!!

Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), male...

As above...

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Mute swan (Cygnus olor).

As above.

European jackdaw (Coloeus monedula)...

As above... I love the beady eye 😉

As above.... Watch out there is a thief after your worm!

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus).

As above.

In desperation looking for something different - The black swan...

and The Pelican Inn.



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14 comments:

  1. Stewart M28 January 2019 at 09:53

    I get the Black Swan and Pelican here - but neither serve decent beer!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Rhodesia1 February 2019 at 21:24

      LOL, I am sure your birds do not serve beer but I would rather have your birds. Cheers Diane

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  2. Marie Smith28 January 2019 at 16:30

    The photo of the mallard in flight is spectacular.

    Safe journey home, Diane!

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    1. Rhodesia1 February 2019 at 21:25

      Thanks Marie, a vey lucky couple of shots. Hope all is well with you, keep warm. Diane

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  3. A Colorful World31 January 2019 at 02:26

    The mallards are always so striking! Loved the swan and the jackdaw too.

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    1. Rhodesia1 February 2019 at 21:26

      Thanks very much, not often I see water birds so it made a change for me. Keep well, Diane

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  4. Phil Slade1 February 2019 at 11:40

    Hi Diane. British pubs with non-British bird names? Seems about the norm for pub names but "The Jackdaw" would be a better one.

    Pleased you made it through the snow back to the relative warmth of France.

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    1. Rhodesia1 February 2019 at 21:28

      The Jackdaw would be good but not sure I have ever noticed one called that!!! It was not a nice drive, heavy snow between Rouen and Le Mans took much concentration and trucks driving in the middle of the road!! Keep warm and dry, Diane

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  5. Richard Pegler1 February 2019 at 15:44

    A delightful post, Diane. I hope that all was well when you got back home after your long spell away. I suspect that you'll find far more to photograph now ! ;-}

    My very best wishes to you and Nigel - - - Richard

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    1. Rhodesia1 February 2019 at 21:31

      Rhodesia1 February 2019 at 21:31
      Thanks Richard, the weather is going to have to change for bird photography but I have a few shots for next week from both places.
      Wishing you all the best and keep warm, Diane

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  6. Anni 3 February 2019 at 14:46

    Marvelous birds this week! We saw a pair of black swans...in TEXAS! In the wild no less. I think they were either zoo escapees or someone released them.

    Thanks for joining us this weekend & sharing at I'd Rather B Birdin

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    1. Rhodesia5 February 2019 at 10:47

      Thanks Anni, ha ha yes I am sure the black swans must be escapees. Have a good day Diane

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  7. Anne (cornucopia)5 February 2019 at 22:18

    Great bird photos!

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    1. Rhodesia6 February 2019 at 10:35

      Thanks very much for the visit, comment appreciated. Diane

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