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  1. 28-12-2009 #1
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    In the second photo I've gone in really close to show you the whiskers... must be left over from his stint as Father Christmas
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    Oh yes, I've never noticed that before, good close up.
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    I borrowed someones big-bugger lens
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    Did you manage to lift it?
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    Just about - but I did have to counterweight it by hanging a load of books off my back
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    LOL, just trying to visualise that.
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    Lovely shots Louise.
    I have noticed other birds have whiskers The Robin does .
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    Louise,
    Would your' blackbird like a wife?
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    He probably would, but she does look a little grumpy.. I can't see her liking him going off on his own ever again (you know, standing by the door with a frying pan in her hand "and WHAT time do you call this?!?" )
    Lovely shot, BTW, and she also had a good set of whiskers.... where are those waxing strips when you need them?
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    All three photos are excellent, folks!

    I've never noticed Blackbirds' 'whiskers' before either.

    I wonder if they act as extra sensors - for when they are looking for or 'testing' food, or are being urged by their young to pass over some to them?
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    super shot, whiskers as well!! mike
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