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Old 10-03-10, 05:29 PM
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In the pictues of the greenfinch, there is another blurred bird behind, to the left and up a bit. In one picture the bird is more blurred but I've put it in as you might just see its tail.
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Old 10-03-10, 06:16 PM
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2. is a Shoveler duck

and I'll have a stab at Chaffinch for your bird with the Greenfinch
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I would also say a Chaffinch.
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I reckon it's a Chaffinch too!
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Could be a Tree Sparrow??
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Could be a Tree Sparrow??
Very hard to tell, but from the colour I'd go with Tree Sparrow too. Are they known to frequent the area ?
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The bird in shots 3 & 4 are definately a Tree Sparrow.
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