Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/05/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug The head is (I think) the wrong colour for the hawfinch which is a relatively rare bird here in the UK, and one that I have never seen. It is also larger than the bullfinch, which I get in the garden sometimes. Here is a link to the hawfich web page on the RSPB site and you may notice the difference in colouring: http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/b/bullfinch/index.aspx Happy twitching Doug, Gerry Gerry Walden 023 8046 3076 > On 2 May 2015, at 21:49, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> wrote: > > The partial gray collar on the neck suggests Hawfinch to me but I'm no > expert at Eurasian birds. He's probably pecking at his reflection to > drive the intruder away. Common springtime behavior. > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: Philippe <philippe.amard at sfr.fr> >> Sent: May 2, 2015 9:54 AM >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Bird ID and habits - Help needed - Gerry >> >> Thank you Gerry, a female bullfinch it is indeed :-) >> >> Knowing this will help me search the net for more on the cause as I don't >> think she would be attracted by another female ? or is she trying to >> fence a virtual rival off ??? >> >> Thanks again for your very helpful contribution. >> >> Amities >> Philippe >> >> Le 2 mai 2015 ? 17:08, Gerry Walden <gerry.walden at icloud.com> a ?crit : >> >>> Philippe >>> >>> It looks like a bullfinch to me, and the most likely reason he is >>> pecking at the windows is because he can see his reflection and thinks >>> it is another bird. >>> >>> Gerry >>> >>> Gerry Walden >>> 023 8046 3076 >>> >>>> On 2 May 2015, at 16:04, Philippe <philippe.amard at sfr.fr> wrote: >>>> >>>> Could any of you help us put a name onto this species, >>>> and perhaps explain why this young fellow has been repeatedly banging >>>> against this and the opposite side window of our living-room since >>>> early morning yesterday? >>>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/Birdy-8416.jpg.html >>>> and the next two - all three can be viewed large >>>> >>>> Thanks in anticipation >>>> >>>> Philippe and Alice who fear for its life and would like to understand >>>> how to protect it. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information