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Monday 18 May 2020

18/05/2020 Only birds seen around the garden or overhead.

Common Chaffinch male (Fringilla coelebs)...
As above female...
As above another male.
House sparrow male (Passer domesticus)...
As above female.
European greenfinch male (Chloris chloris)...
As above female...
As above male...
As above...
As above.
Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) taking a bath...
I think this is a young bird...
As above...
As above...
That feels better.
Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) seen overhead.  There were 5 of them playing.  Presumably, parents and 3 well brought up youngsters, quite a feat.  The most I could get in one shot was only 3.
As above.



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23 comments:

  1. Hilary Melton-Butcher18 May 2020 at 12:45

    Hi Diane - wonderful photos ... always love looking at them. Pretty males, as well as the more useful females ... while the young blackbird was a delight to see ... such fun - all the best - Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:29

      Thanks Hilary, just wish I had more time to sit and wait for some more interesting bird that might arrive!! Take care Diane

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  2. Phil Slade18 May 2020 at 17:05

    The young Blackbird on the statue made me laugh. This is when "bird watching" really comes into play. I know birders who wouldn't dream of taking a picture of a common thing like a Blackbird. Sad but true.

    Those owls are giving you the run around aren't they? We are out of lockdown now and soon back to normal I think. But the Government will never admit they have made serious mistakes in following poor scientific advice and over reacting.It's not a popular view I know.

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:30

      The owls are still giving me the run around!!!!! I am so enjoying being able to get out and walk further then the 1 km radius! Stay safe Diane

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  3. Hootin Anni18 May 2020 at 18:52

    Outstanding birds! That male chaffinch is dazzling. Thanks so much for linking with us at I'd Rather B Birdin this week (as always)

    ~Anni at I'd Rather B Birdin

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:31

      Thanks Anni always a pleasure to join you blog. Keep well Diane

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  4. Marie Smith18 May 2020 at 20:18

    Your bird bath photos always make me smile!

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:33

      The best part of the garden 😊 🦉 Hope you are well Diane.

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  5. Joyful19 May 2020 at 09:51

    Lovely birds Diane. The one having a splash in the bird bath made me smile.

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:33

      I only wish I had more time to sit and watch the birds I am sure I miss so much. Stay safe Diane

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  6. Stewart M19 May 2020 at 10:43

    Nice pictures. We had a sparrow-hawk flash through the garden today - we dont get many bird of prey in our neck of the woods.

    Hope you are staying well.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:34

      Thankfully we do not seem to get many either. Neighbours cats are our main problem!! Take care Diane

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  7. Natalia19 May 2020 at 14:19

    Small birds are so cute!☺

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:39

      All birds are cute but I agree the little ones extra so. Hope you are well Diane

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  8. Karen19 May 2020 at 22:28

    Lots of birds in your yard. The wet blackbird is so funny!

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:39

      I love the blackbirds and extra fun when they are bathing. Thanks for the visit and the comment. Diane

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  9. Veronica Lee20 May 2020 at 09:37

    Beautiful bird photos!

    Happy Wednesday!

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:40

      Thanks for the visit and the comment Veronica, much appreciated. Cheers Diane

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  10. betty-NZ21 May 2020 at 00:46

    How great to see such variety!

    I am so glad that you took the time to share your world at 'My Corner of the World' this week! Thanks!

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    1. Rhodesia23 May 2020 at 13:41

      Thanks and it is a pleasure. Keep well Diane

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  11. Nancy Chan23 May 2020 at 11:55

    Beautiful close up of the pretty birds.

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  12. Nathailes SANTA MARIA23 May 2020 at 19:19

    C'est agréable de voir les oiseaux du jardin ! Coup de cœur pour ton jeune merle après le bain sur la sculpture :-) il est vraiment trop marrant.
    Bravo pour l'observation des buses !
    Bisous Diane et bon dimanche.

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  13. The Yum List1 June 2020 at 12:03

    These guys look like they're all down to business.

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