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Sunday, 19 January 2014

European Stonechat

Saxicola rubicola

One of my favourite UK birds. 

I noticed the female first as she sat on the fence line posing for a few seconds, it was nice to get images showing her off from all angles. The male was a little more wary and kept a little distance between us.

They were both feeding in the tide wrack at  Burton Marsh a few days ago.

Both birds still showing non breeding plumages

the female from the back

 
a lovely pose from the side

 
from the front and looking a little windswept

 
and the male

 
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17 comments:

  1. Grandma Barb's This and That19 January 2014 at 23:25

    Cute little bird! Glad she posed for you.

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  2. Karen21 January 2014 at 17:24

    Excellent shots of these sweet little birds Dave!

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  3. eileeninmd21 January 2014 at 17:31

    It is a cute little bird, great shots!

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  4. Anonymous21 January 2014 at 17:33

    She's quite pretty. I'm glad you brought her to our attention.

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  5. TexWisGirl21 January 2014 at 17:38

    just adorable little things!

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  6. Unknown21 January 2014 at 17:42

    So cute! I especially like it in the top shot.

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  7. Rajesh21 January 2014 at 19:10

    Very cute little bird.

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  8. Gordon21 January 2014 at 19:12

    They are really beautiful shots of the Chat, very clear and sharp, Hope you have a good day on high ground.
    All the best Gordon.

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  9. HansHB21 January 2014 at 19:55

    Great post for WBW!

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  10. Unknown21 January 2014 at 20:14

    What a sweet little bird!

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  11. Carole M.21 January 2014 at 21:43

    Dave, no wonder this is a favourite, it is very appealing and you picked up wonderful profiles of it

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  12. NatureFootstep21 January 2014 at 23:06

    great images. I have not seen tehm in non breeding plumage so that was nice. .)

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  13. CountryMouse22 January 2014 at 06:34

    I just love the picture of it on the wire.

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  14. Sharon Wagner22 January 2014 at 14:38

    He is so crisp and perfect. Nice!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)22 January 2014 at 15:29

    They are both beautiful! Love the one with its head turned looking at you sideways.

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  16. Grampy23 January 2014 at 13:02

    Wonderful small brownish bird. So easy to overlook, yet fascinating to watch for me. Thanks for visiting my site. Will be back to check out your fine captures.

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  17. Kerri Farley23 January 2014 at 13:50

    Oh how lovely!!

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