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Old 17-11-09, 02:02 PM
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Smile Amazing Woodcock Sighting

A Woodcock just hit the window next to our patio and stood around dazed.

After about 5 minutes, and a bit of blood, it walked of along the patio and flew off from the grass!

Amazing!
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Old 17-11-09, 02:44 PM
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A Woodcock just hit the window next to our patio and stood around dazed.

After about 5 minutes, and a bit of blood, it walked of along the patio and flew off from the grass!

Amazing!
Wow,nice one Neil.......hope it gets over the shock!
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I'll bet one of your Spotted Flycatchers tripped it up, your begining to get me very jealous.
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I'll bet one of your Spotted Flycatchers tripped it up, your begining to get me very jealous.
That gave me a chuckle!
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