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Jackdaw on a fence post

A Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula).
I don’t see many of these, much more common to me are the common crows or carrion crows. It is easily recognized by its dark grey-black plumage, contrasting silvery-grey nape (or "half hood"), and striking pale eyes. The Jackdaw's call – a familiar hard 'tchack' – gives it its name. It will often nest in chimneys, buildings, rock crevices and tree holes and is seen regularly on post. PiPs

Seen on my recent round of Hartshead Pike.

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14 comments

Annemarie said:

well seen

wish you a serene Sunday
9 days ago ( translate )

Ed Synchro said:

Superb Jackdaw photo Herb. It has a really piercing eye and you've absolutely nailed the focus - tack sharp with great DoF. Excellent capture.
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Ed Synchro:

Great that you enjoyed this Jackdaw snap Ed. I see crows (Carrion and common) in our garden sometimes but not these. It was just a opportunist shot with the new to me camera.

Cheers. Herb
9 days ago

Günter Klaus said:

Sehr schön hast du sie da auf diesen Pfahl erwischt lieber Herbert,da zeigst du wieder sehenswerte Bilder :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
9 days ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Günter Klaus:

It's always good that you enjoy and appreciate my latest offerings here Güni. I was rather pleased with this one.

Best Wishes for the coming week. Herb
9 days ago

tiabunna said:

Well captured, Herb. Not a bird we see here.
9 days ago ( translate )

Richard Nuttall said:

Great shot Herb, love the Jackdaw, They're very common around Wigan, highly intelligent and quite friendly birds. They have been nesting in the tower of St Peters Church in Hindley for at least 20 years now.
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Richard Nuttall:

Hi Richard, great that you love these birds. Yes I think they are at home in churches especially the spires. I think they live from 5-7 years and so you may see the same one for ages. I know once they have picked a rookery of sorts they can be there for a great many years, even centuries.

Cheers. Herb
9 days ago

Keith Burton said:

Oooh, I do love a bird on a stick..........and this Jackdaw is a real beauty Herb. You've captured it in super detail, especially around the head and eyes. Definitely worth viewing large!

Jackdaws regularly visit my garden.......they rarely hang about for long, but they're lovely to see and watch.
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Well you have another from me here after my Meadow Pipit offering posted the other week. An opportunist shot here as I fumbled with this Lumix but I am happy with the outcome. I rarely see these, seeing instead the common and carrion variety. Glad you liked it.

Cheers. Herb
9 days ago

Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:

Good to see you're getting on well with the Lumix!
8 days ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Well spotted and captured
8 days ago

Don Sutherland said:

Wonderful shot.
8 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Fantastic shots!
8 days ago