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Old 23-06-09, 01:24 PM
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Reasonably sure one is a young chaffinch......!other not so sure.....!
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Old 23-06-09, 01:28 PM
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Question Dunnock?
I think the first one is a Dunnock.

Obviously I'm not committing myself due to past performances!
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Old 23-06-09, 01:32 PM
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I think the first one is a Dunnock.

Obviously I'm not committing myself due to past performances!
you mean the one i am reasonably sure about...hehe think you are right....! i think the other could be a whitethroat...!
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Top image: Dunnock
Bottom image: Male Linnet

Not a Mallard in sight .....

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The dunnock,was sat about a foot away from a chaffinch that was singing its heart out....so i just assumed.........hehe The linnet is my nemesis as i have said before,i am never sure about this bird.!Thanx neil and john....!
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