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We’re very hungry!

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday June 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

We want more! JF-S

Spotted flycatchers

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday June 1, 2011 | 3 Comments »

I ‘spotted’ a pair of these flycatching birds in my garden. (Definitely not swallows) Sssshhhhhh dont tell JFS. – Colin B (Please click to enlarge; well worth it!)

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What’s the swallow thinking?

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday May 28, 2011 | 2 Comments »

An unusual view of a swallow yesterday – JF-S

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Tits Nesting

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday May 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Great photos from JF-S

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Sparrowhawk Sightings

Posted in Ornithology on Saturday May 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Sue H writes: Recently, I have had not one but three incidents where sparrowhawks have pinned birds to the ground virtually in front of me! I find it absolutely amazing to see this life and death struggle played out before me. The first time was late winter when I saw a sparrowhawk pinning a flapping [...]

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Caption competition -£5 prize

Posted in Competition, Ornithology, Photography on Monday May 2, 2011 | 13 Comments »

Put your caption in the comments box by Friday and you could win £5. Thank you to JF-S who is also the adjudicator.

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Goldfinches

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday April 19, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Are these beautiful birds common in the village, or has JF-S got the monopoly of them? What is the secret of enticing them into your garden?

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More trouble over the niger seeds…

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday April 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Thanks to JF-S for these.

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Fish Supper!

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday April 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Thanks to JF-S for the following photo…

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Helpful information

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Monday April 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

I have been away. On my return I see there has been some chat about swallows etc. I hope this information which I saw at at Barnes Wet Lands will help solve problems. I also saw a heron spear a fish. Picture attached. (Yes it was a heron.) Cheers John F-S.

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Swallows

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday April 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Fresh from South Africa & staying with Patti. JF-S

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Some colour on a dull day

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday April 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Next challenge John, Patti’s swallows!

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Summer swallows?

Posted in Ornithology on Tuesday April 5, 2011 | 6 Comments »

Our first pair of swallows returned today – they swirled and chattered around the stables, diving in and out of the doors. We are always happy to see them and feel that summer is coming. – Patti B, Blanche Meadow Farm

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Plenty of bird activity

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Monday April 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Two curlews and a lapwing can be seen in the fields around Ballidon, where there is plenty of activity. JF-S

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More Splashes of Gold

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Thursday March 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

JF-S

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A Splash of Gold

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday March 22, 2011 | 3 Comments »

JF-S

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Common but Colourful

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday March 20, 2011 | 3 Comments »

There seem to be a lot of these birds about at the moment, JF-S.

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A curlew through trees

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday March 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

JF-S

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The curlews are back

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday February 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Thank you JF-S for this long range shot.

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Enjoyment

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Thursday February 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Another ornithological study from the lens of JF-S.

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My right side’s the best

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday January 2, 2011 | 2 Comments »

JF-S

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Cheeky!

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday December 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

JF-S

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What made this?

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Monday November 29, 2010 | 3 Comments »

This photo was taken at about 7:30 on Saturday morning, near the sledging field. It was in fresh snow and was about 12 inches at its widest point. Most likely it was a bird about to take off – two feet and tail feathers possibly – or have we received a close encounter of some [...]

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