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Saturday, 13 July 2019

The Little owl visits again and a visit to the Touvre River in the Charente.

Guess who has been visiting again - Little owl (Athene noctua)....

I managed to sneak a little closer this time.

Mute swans (Cygnus olor)...

as above...

The ugly duckling - only one youngster hope it survives.

Probably two Mallard females (Anas platyrhynchos).

I think this is a Pied wagtail (Motacilla alba)...

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12 comments:

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~13 July 2019 at 22:30

    The ugly duckling is the cutest and yes, I hope it thrives! Love the owl photos...they always have such personality!

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    1. Rhodesia14 July 2019 at 12:54

      I also love owls that are certainly different form the average bird. Hopefully with only one youngster to look after the parents will be doubly aggressive to predators. Have a good day Diane

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  2. Joyful14 July 2019 at 00:42

    Lovely bird shots Diane. How great to get closer to the owl and that little duckling is just too sweet. Have a wonderful month of July!

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    1. Rhodesia14 July 2019 at 12:56

      Ah but that ugly duckling will one day be a beautiful swan. I do love our local owls. You have a good month also Penny. Take care Diane

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  3. Anni 14 July 2019 at 11:33

    Awesone photos! I don't get to see these here in USA so, a bit of feathered 'eye candy' for me today. Love the fact your owl has returned!

    As always thanks for sharing your photos & expertise with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week.

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    1. Rhodesia16 July 2019 at 22:00

      Thanks Anni, the owl is generally only heard and not seen so I have been more than lucky the last couple of weeks. Seldom I get a chance to see birds near water, so the swans and the wagtail were a change for me as well. Love sharing with you. Have a great week, Diane

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  4. Marie Smith14 July 2019 at 13:18

    I’ve never seen a wagtail before. You introduce me to such wonderful new friends, Diane.

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    1. Rhodesia16 July 2019 at 22:01

      I do not see them often here but they are around. Enjoy your day Diane

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  5. Pam18 July 2019 at 17:22

    That baby swan is adorable!

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    1. Rhodesia20 July 2019 at 10:55

      It is very cute, hard to believe what it will grow into. Keep well Diane

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  6. Phil Slade19 July 2019 at 09:49

    I think you made a new friend there Diane. By now, I'm surprised that bu July you haven't seen evidence of a family? I find that sometimes Little Owls can be quite confiding, especially the young ones. Looks like the wagtails have young too.

    Have a good weekend.

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    1. Rhodesia20 July 2019 at 10:57

      Phil I am sure there is a family around as I hear calling coming from all directions. The one that I see I am certain though is always the same one. The barn overlooks a field where they put sheep and I am sure that the insect life there is excellent. Yes the wagtail certainly had a mouthful. Hope all is well, Diane

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