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Yesterday on the moor above Horton in Ribblesdale it was just a quick point and shoot I think the parent was so intent on the "feed me - feed me" performance it hadn't noticed me
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/QDanT/feedingbig.jpg
it soon did and they were both off in a flash
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/QDanT/feedinglookingat.jpg
I'm glad I pressed the shutter twice. Is it a Wheatear ?
I'm sure BCUK will answer so thanks in advance Danny
Harvestman
01-07-2010, 17:38
I'm no bird expert but my immediate reaction on seeing the second shot was "Wheatear".
Which doesn't necessarily make me right...
marcusleftthesite
01-07-2010, 18:23
Defo Wheatear :)
JonathanD
01-07-2010, 18:25
Yep, I concur with the above findings.
Is it the common or garden Weetabix bird? :D
JonathanD
01-07-2010, 19:49
Is it the common or garden Weetabix bird? :D
http://n30cramanc3r.ohdemit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/facepalm.jpg
I must confess I'm not much of a Twitcher. I've a book of bird recognition (winged ones) and it amazes me how good you twitchers are at recognition etc.
I am, however, very proud of my ability to mimic the courtship dance of the "Ooyah Ooyah Bird".
Especially when I stub my toe on the bed leg.
Liam
JonathanD
01-07-2010, 20:03
I must confess I'm not much of a Twitcher. I've a book of bird recognition (winged ones) and it amazes me how good you twitchers are at recognition etc.
I am, however, very proud of my ability to mimic the courtship dance of the "Ooyah Ooyah Bird".
Especially when I stub my toe on the bed leg.
Liam
http://techbuddha.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/double-facepalm.jpg