Stands out as a Shrike, perhaps a Great Grey Shrike? Lanius excubitor.
Stands out as a Shrike, perhaps a Great Grey Shrike? Lanius excubitor.
Yes it is
Varfågel Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor
Now, what (or who) could this be ??
LOL, well it isn't me despite the photo name, although the Barnet coverage is not totally dissimilar.
Is it someone I know?
Steven Humour
http://www.stevenhumour.com/2009/01/...g-bald-tattoo/
Don't worry Cris, wasn't offended.Just thought it was one from a Den do that you'd mistaken for me.
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If I was worried that I would offend You then I would not posted that pic
I know You (well) so I knew You would have fun when You saw it.
<Still, not that far away
You know I like You - would not even think of hurting You
Us old "guys" have to stick together![]()
Anyway, his ears aren't big enough.![]()
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Yeah I noticed
Back to business..
What could this little lovely bird be named ?
Redwing -Turdus iliacus
Sure is Chocky
Rödvingetrast Redwing Turdus iliacus
Nice find... ! and fast...
and this one ???
Is it a Steppe eagle? Aquila nipalensis
Beautiful Eagle isn't it?![]()
Indeed a good looking bird, strong and wild !
Stäppörn Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis
Again...![]()
Here is a new bird for You.
Grey-headed Woodpecker - Picus canus
Hmm, difficult one, as the photo doesn't show much colour, but by the black markings on the face, I'd put it as a Green Woodpecker - Picus viridus.![]()
I thought that but it seamed a bit dumpy but your probably right Rolf![]()
It´s more gray than green
Gråspett Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus
Well spotted Chocky![]()
I thought it was but as Rolf said a bit difficult
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Yep it was a rather bad picture so it was very well done finding the tight bird.
Well, this picture is better I think.
Twite - Carduelis flavirostris
Right You are
Vinterhämpling Twite Carduelis flavirostris
In Swedish it is a Winterbird, must be happy now, very cold and more snow coming tomorrow![]()
Winter bird here I think
Here is a new bird![]()
Can only be one bird, it's a long-tailed Tit - Aegithalos caudatus (Northern Race), ours down here have a darker head with stripe.![]()
Beautiful isn't it.? Just lacks the Mohican Hairstyle.
Stjärtmes Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus
Nice picture, no tailWell done !
and now for something else, really![]()
Looks like my old pal the Red Kite Milvus milvus.![]()
I have to go along with Rolf there![]()
Röd glada Red Kite Milvus milvus
Nice one !
Got this one for You![]()
White-tailed Eagle - Haliaeetus albicilla
Beak looks more like a Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus.
I thought that but for the grey head
May be it's a lesser Kestrel
Lesser Kestrel - Falco naumanni
Sorry but I must say No !![]()
Hobby - Falco subbuteo
Sorry Chocky![]()
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