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monmar Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Co Kildare
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:15 pm Post subject: Little Visitor |
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This little fellow turned up on my doorstep today. Anybody have an idea what it is?
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ormondsview Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 188 Location: Kenmare, Co. Kerry
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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I've sent a question to these birders http://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web
There will be huge bird losses if the weather doesn't improve. And it looks like February may see the end of it.
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walltoall Rank attained: Orchard owner

Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 706 Location: Thurrock RM15 via Dungarvan and the Banner County
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:39 am Post subject: licky dicky birdies in the garden |
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Monmar,
It could be a sparrow with a sense of humour and access to lipstick but it's more likely a redpoll. Normally a bird of the mountains. Rarely seen down in the towns.
SW
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Sive Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 1731 Location: Co.Wexford
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:03 am Post subject: |
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Definitely a redpoll !
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ormondsview Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 188 Location: Kenmare, Co. Kerry
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: reply from the birders link |
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Small brown bird with a red forehead? It's a Lesser Redpoll, common Irish bird in open country. They like weeds/seeds.
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monmar Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Co Kildare
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: Redpoll |
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Hi There,
Thanks for the help in identifying the Redpoll. I hadn't seen one in the garden before.
Regards,
monmar
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