Faulty starter motor, but I'll get it fixed . Soukous BY 2020

[Soukous]

4 minutes ago, Galana said:

I am certain stuffed birds would be disqualified on the grounds that not all the bird was present at the time of the photograph

 

Ah, but how would you know as the bits that are missing are on the inside? 

[TonyQ]

Excellent additions, and nice views of North Norfolk - an area we like very much.

I particularly like your Wren photos. Good luck in your garden over the coming months!

[Soukous]

23 minutes ago, TonyQ said:

Good luck in your garden over the coming months!

 

Unfortunately, I have already posted most of the species we get as regular visitors. 

My challenge is to get an acceptable photo of a Jay. If I manage that I'll be happy. Well, as happy as I can be with my wings clipped.

[Dave Williams]

Since you have totally dropped your standards on both the year taken and the condition of the said species I'll happily donate this one to the cause Martin.

Hazel Grouse roadkill by Dave Williams, on Flickr

 

PS I'm pretty certain it's all there too @Galana

[Peter Connan]

From what I heard Boris gave you guys all a free pass? One walk a day, with no time limit?

[Dave Williams]

Well that’s up to translation Peter but most of us won’t take advantage, sadly some will.

[michael-ibk]

Very nice additions - that wader is really interesting, could be a rarity maybe?

[Galana]

4 hours ago, Dave Williams said:

PS I'm pretty certain it's all there too @Galana

Enough for me anyway! Whiteborder and black-banded tail but the big Q is "when"?

 

[Soukous]

11 hours ago, michael-ibk said:

that wader is really interesting, could be a rarity maybe?

 

do explain 

[Soukous]

Looking at the markings around the eye, I'm now thinking this could be a Whimbrel.

 

 

 

 

[Galana]

3 hours ago, Soukous said:

I'm now thinking this could be a Whimbrel.

No I think that is a Curlew. Lot of white rear belly and the bill smoothly curved.

Maybe @michael-ibk was referring to your Wood Sandpiper?

[xelas]

3 hours ago, Soukous said:

Looking at the markings around the eye, I'm now thinking this could be a Whimbrel.

 

Forget the markings, the bill is too long for a Whimbrel. Just my opinion.Oh, Fred was faster. At least this time I did not hit the rock in the dark  

[xelas]

The wader at #102 is not a Sandpiper, maybe a juvenile Knot?

Edited March 25, 2020 by xelas

[Soukous]

15 minutes ago, Galana said:

No I think that is a Curlew. Lot of white rear belly and the bill smoothly curved.

 

Yeah, I know, I was clutching at straws. Any tactic to boost the tally. 

[Soukous]

8 minutes ago, xelas said:

The wader at #102 is not a Sandpiper, maybe a juvenile Knot?

 

Thanks Alex, that looks much more like it. 

 

[Galana]

4 hours ago, xelas said:

The wader at #102 is not a Sandpiper, maybe a juvenile Knot?

Bold call. No reason Knot to disagree!

[Soukous]

17 hours ago, Galana said:

No reason Knot to disagree!

 

No reason Knot to disagree ... or no reason to disagree?

[Galana]

29 minutes ago, Soukous said:

no reason to disagree?

Sorry I got carried away on a wave of puns and double negatives.

[Soukous]

26 minutes ago, Galana said:

Sorry I got carried away on a wave of puns and double negatives.

 

easily done

[Soukous]

Great excitement this morning as a bird (two of them actually) I haven't seen for a while came to visit. Just shows how desperate the situation is getting, I took more than 60 shots. 

 

#118 - Greenfinch - Carduelis chloris (FTP #40)

Suffolk, March 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2020 by Soukous

[Zim Girl]

Funny enough, I saw a Greenfinch on our feeders this morning for the first time in ages as well - now I just need to get a picture of it!!

[PeterHG]

Beautiful pictures of the Greenfinch!

[Soukous]

2 minutes ago, PeterHG said:

Beautiful pictures of the Greenfinch!

 

Thank you Peter

[Soukous]

#119 - Chiffchaff - Fringilla coelebs

Suffolk, March 2020

 

As @Dave Williams said a short while ago, the Chiffchaffs are now in full voice in the garden, a sure sign that Spring is on its way. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2020 by Soukous

[TonyQ]

Beautiful photos of a beautiful bird.