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The unknown visitor(Now ID'd as a female reed bunting).

A fairly relaxed day. All I did was pack prunings into my car and take them to the recycling after which I went to Birnie and photographed birds. The car park was so full I was reduced to photographing through the car windscreen which meant the results weren't that sharp. All the usual suspects appeared and then one that I didn't recognise. For a moment I thought it was a sparrow but the colours weren't right and the pattern especially round the eye wasn't right either. Couldn't find anything in my bird book so, if anyone can help I'd be very grateful. Had a little walk afterwards then came home and pulled up some more ivy before having tea and toast and bramble jelly. And I'm going to have fish and chips later. Bliss !
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18 comments

©UdoSm said:

Excellent captured...
3 years ago

HappySnapper said:

I would stay with a House Sparrow, plumage can vary but just in case you might find someone who could help here.

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3 years ago

ROL/Photo said:

Extra+++
3 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker said:

I'm afreaid I can't help you with ID here, although it's a lovely shot, Jean.
However I would love to be able to help you with your fish and chips, a luxury that can't be had here for love nor money!
3 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Well captured, Jean. All the best, Joe
3 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Il est bien approvisionné et Jean en prend bien soin..!
Bonne fin de soirée.
3 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

beautiful
3 years ago ( translate )

M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… said:

It looks like a Tree Pipit to me not 100% sure . Sparrows have a finch beak which doesn't look like that in the photo .....Lovely capture Jean !!!
I love Fish & Chips also Battered Sausage & Chips !!!
3 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Great catch Jean.
Happy and healthy weekend.
3 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

She's a beauty Jean. I don't think I have ever seen one in my garden. Although some birds have such subtle differences that it's difficult to tell. Fish and chips sound good :-))
3 years ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Je ne connais pas mais il est vraiment beau et bien photographié, bravo Jean.
3 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

At first glance I also thought "sparrow", but on second looking it isn't! A good capture though, Jean.
3 years ago

M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… said:

Yes spot on Jean Reed Bunting glad you found out !!!!
3 years ago

Rainer Blankermann said:

I mean it is a common sparrow!
Beautiful captured.
Enjoy the weekend, Jean!
3 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

LOVELY, Jean *****************************
3 years ago ( translate )