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Saturday, 27 April 2019

Rubbish weather and a series from the archives!

I just enjoyed this series of photos of what I believe to be young Common Redstart.
Common redstart - (Phoenicurus phoenicurus).

Looking a little bedraggled after having had fun in the water.

These little birds winter over in Africa...

but return to Europe to breed in summer.

As I said these are photos from my archives but they should have returned again by now...

Hopefully, I will be seeing some around very soon....



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13 comments:

  1. Joyful28 April 2019 at 02:06

    They are cute little birds. The weather seems to be rubbish everywhere. It is still inclement where I live though I am happy we are getting more sunshine once more.

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    1. Rhodesia28 April 2019 at 15:10

      We had a wonderful couple of weeks in February which we did not expect now it is rubbish again!! Hope all is well with you. Diane

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~28 April 2019 at 02:35

    How cute with all the feathers ruffled! Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Rhodesia28 April 2019 at 15:11

      I was a good series and as you say very cute, pity I did not catch a few more shots. Have a good day Diane

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  3. Jutta.K.28 April 2019 at 10:15


    Adorabel photos !
    I love it
    My Bird

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    1. Rhodesia28 April 2019 at 15:12

      Thanks for the comment Jutta, appreciated. They are cute little birds. Have a good day Diane

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  4. Anni 28 April 2019 at 10:30

    What a sweet series! Great photos and the timing on its bathing routine is perfect! Hope you see them return soon.

    Once again, thanks for stopping by I'd Rather B Birdin' and linking in with us birders. I appreciate your loyalty and sharing.

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    1. Rhodesia28 April 2019 at 15:15

      Thanks Anni. and thank you to you for hosting. I hope they return soon. I find summer far more difficult than winter to take photos of birds. Not only am I busier, but the birds do not come to the garden so often and we have nowhere nearby that I can go and just sit and wait. Have a good week Diane

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  5. Marie Smith29 April 2019 at 00:17

    These photos are fabulous!

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  6. Phil Slade29 April 2019 at 20:16

    That is a lovely series of photos Diane. I hardly ever see Redstarts nowadays so that is a treat. So sorry to hear about those Robins. Unfortunately, this is a too common occurrence. We have a rogue cat next door to us and I have tried all sorts to keep it away from our garden birds - Jeyes Fluid, white pepper and citrus, but it is not easy. The house is for sale so we are hoping they will go soon and take their cat with them!

    Have a good week. We're in Menorca from Friday.

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  7. Stewart M30 April 2019 at 10:20

    He does look a wee bit bedraggled! But I suppose we all do when soaking wet!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  8. Pam2 May 2019 at 18:01

    What a cutie!

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  9. Adam Jones5 May 2019 at 15:06

    I know it's just had a bath, but he looks very bedraggled.

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