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When my wife received a positive test at the start of the year in her job as a carer in a residential home, we both had to self-isolate for three weeks. I spent the time in the garden photographing the birds that visit our feeders. We had sun, snow, ice, rain, and fog, often all on the same day but this didn't deter the birds or me.

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Starling In The Snow

Starling In The Snow

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Soph the Loaf
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never knew starlings had such nice colors on their plumage!

Janine B.
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are really beautiful birds and fun to watch. Like some other birds they can see an additional range of UV light. So they way they see other starlings is beyond beautiful. https://www.sensorama.world/post/the-amazing-world-of-uv-vision-seen-through-the-eyes-of-birds

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WiTchY_WoMaN
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We've been getting a lot in our area lately. Can't manage to get a good photo of one though... this is awesome!

Big
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These birds are invasive where I'm from. Doesn't make them any less beautiful.

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    Who Watches The Watcher? This Robin Watched Me While I Was Putting The Bird Table Together Then Stood On The Table Watching Me Watching Him

    Who Watches The Watcher? This Robin Watched Me While I Was Putting The Bird Table Together Then Stood On The Table Watching Me Watching Him

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    A C
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is hands down my favorite! The personality captured here is delightful!!

    Russell Ellwardt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robins are curious little fellows. They like watching humans at work. We used to have one in the garden that would follow Dad digging or whatever garden works he was doing. This photo sums it up perfectly. Perhaps it's their equivalent to our TV?

    Soph the Loaf
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love robins. Their orange bellies are so cute.

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    Blue Tit Playing In The Snow

    Blue Tit Playing In The Snow

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    Fighting Starlings. The Starlings Roost At Night In Flocks Of Many Thousands, But In Small Groups, They Fight Almost Continuously

    Fighting Starlings. The Starlings Roost At Night In Flocks Of Many Thousands, But In Small Groups, They Fight Almost Continuously

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    Dark Pearl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vonny... Wild birds aren't designed to be useful to humans. They are designed to be free and happy.

    Toujin C'Thlu
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen these birds fight. It's like bird Jerry Springer

    Vonny
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    4 years ago

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    I hate Starlings, least useful bird around such trouble-makers

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    Woodpecker Taking Off

    Woodpecker Taking Off

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    Robin Taking Off In The Snow. We Have Four Resident Robins Who Spend Most Of Their Time Trying To Chase Each Other Away

    Robin Taking Off In The Snow. We Have Four Resident Robins Who Spend Most Of Their Time Trying To Chase Each Other Away

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    #7

    Great Tit On A Windy Day

    Great Tit On A Windy Day

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    Starling In The Snow. Although Starlings Appear Black, Close Up Their Feathers Have An Iridescence That Appears Green And Purple

    Starling In The Snow. Although Starlings Appear Black, Close Up Their Feathers Have An Iridescence That Appears Green And Purple

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    Floofle Fluff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just admiring the pretty plumage, nothing to see here!

    Vonny
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    4 years ago

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    Even though pretty feathers, I hate these birds for many reasons

    Big
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please go spreading your hate elsewhere.

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    #9

    Blue Tit Taking Off From The Bird Table

    Blue Tit Taking Off From The Bird Table

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    Fighting Starlings

    Fighting Starlings

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    Great Tit Being Watched By A Blue Tit

    Great Tit Being Watched By A Blue Tit

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    Blackbird On A Black Background

    Blackbird On A Black Background

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    WiTchY_WoMaN
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh I love how he fades into the background

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    #13

    Robin Feeding On The Bird Table

    Robin Feeding On The Bird Table

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    Blue Tit Taking Off In The Snow

    Blue Tit Taking Off In The Snow

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    Every Evening Big Flocks Of Starlings Fly Over On Their Way To A Roost Site In The Hills. There Are Many Thousands In Total, This Is Just A Small Part Of One Flock

    Every Evening Big Flocks Of Starlings Fly Over On Their Way To A Roost Site In The Hills. There Are Many Thousands In Total, This Is Just A Small Part Of One Flock

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    Long-Tailed Tits In The Snow. The Long-Tails Tend To Arrive In A Group, Make A Lot Of Noise And Fuss For A Few Minutes, And Then Disappear

    Long-Tailed Tits In The Snow. The Long-Tails Tend To Arrive In A Group, Make A Lot Of Noise And Fuss For A Few Minutes, And Then Disappear

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    MaggieThompson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    where we live in S.W. Oregon, we have groups of Bushtits. Similar behavior, except their tiny sweet noises are so soft one must listen very closely to hear them! The tails are just a wee bit shorter and they are a mostly plain grey colour. They love suet smeared on pinecones.

    Kesyra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look so cute with their markings and pretty tails!

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    #17

    I Tried To Get Some Video Footage Of The Robins In The Snow, But They Had Other Ideas

    I Tried To Get Some Video Footage Of The Robins In The Snow, But They Had Other Ideas

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    Greater-Spotted Woodpecker Squaring Off To A Starling

    Greater-Spotted Woodpecker Squaring Off To A Starling

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    Vonny
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    4 years ago

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    hope the woodpecker won

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    Blackbird At Sunset. The "Whiskers" Visible Around Its Mouth Are Called Rictal Bristles

    Blackbird At Sunset. The "Whiskers" Visible Around Its Mouth Are Called Rictal Bristles

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    Starlings Fighting In The Snow

    Starlings Fighting In The Snow

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    Bruce Scheiman
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your PICTURES are not only FASCINATING, THEY ARE FANTASTIC! The comments that you put on your PICTURE'S, are really funny and informative! THANK YOU FOR THESE AWESOME 👌 👏 🙌 PICS

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    Blue Tits In The Snow

    Blue Tits In The Snow

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    Tam-Tam
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So adorable! Beautiful pictures:-)

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    Robin Trying To Take The Lid Of The Food Tub

    Robin Trying To Take The Lid Of The Food Tub

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    Bird Nerd
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nyeh.. gotta.. get.. seed.. tiny... legssssss.....

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    Great Tit Chasing After A Sunflower Seed It Just Dropped

    Great Tit Chasing After A Sunflower Seed It Just Dropped

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    Woodpecker Coming In To Land

    Woodpecker Coming In To Land

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    Blue Tit Coming In To Land

    Blue Tit Coming In To Land

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    Nuthatch On The Bird Table

    Nuthatch On The Bird Table

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    MALEC GWITTER🤩
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he's staring aggressively at tue ground. Lol

    #27

    Karate Robin And A Starling

    Karate Robin And A Starling

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    Greater-Spotted Woodpecker Enjoying A Rare Moment In The Sun

    Greater-Spotted Woodpecker Enjoying A Rare Moment In The Sun

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    Kate Arnett
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he has his eyes closed in bliss at feelung the warmth of the sun on his feathers...... OK, yeah, he blinked! My spirit animal!

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    Red Kite Hunting In The Snow. We Are On The Edge Of The Berwyn Mountains In Wales And Often Get Visits From Red Kites

    Red Kite Hunting In The Snow. We Are On The Edge Of The Berwyn Mountains In Wales And Often Get Visits From Red Kites

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    Leila Noury
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh! Yesterday, I saw a hawk near my home. Quite surprising for a person in the busy suburbs, y'know?

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    Robin Sheltering From The Snow

    Robin Sheltering From The Snow

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    Vonny
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What type robin is this?

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    Greater-Spotted Woodpecker Waiting For A Turn On The Feeder

    Greater-Spotted Woodpecker Waiting For A Turn On The Feeder

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    Long-Tailed Tit At Sunset

    Long-Tailed Tit At Sunset

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    Starling About To Start A Fight

    Starling About To Start A Fight

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    Starling Taking Off. The Tips Of Its Wings Are Touching The Floor As It Launches An Attack Against Another Bird

    Starling Taking Off. The Tips Of Its Wings Are Touching The Floor As It Launches An Attack Against Another Bird

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    Fighting Starlings

    Fighting Starlings

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    Fighting Starlings

    Fighting Starlings

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    Me And My Shadow. A Long-Tailed Tit Making A Sharp Exit As A Starling Lands On The Feeder

    Me And My Shadow. A Long-Tailed Tit Making A Sharp Exit As A Starling Lands On The Feeder

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    Vonny
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    4 years ago

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    An enjoyable bunch of photos to view, even the dreadful starlings look nice

    "Simo Häyhä"
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Europe, starlings are good, unlike in America.

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    Dinner Queue

    Dinner Queue

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    Starling Taking Off In The Snow

    Starling Taking Off In The Snow

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    Thomas Bair
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very good photography. However, our Robins are larger, have an entirety red chest and only eat earth worms they find on the ground or berries in bushes. We consider those European Starlings to be pests and deter them from our feeders. We also frequently have Cardinals, mourning doves, and other N.A. wild birds.

    Leila Noury
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually see blue jays, but this is coming from the person with a bluebird colony in a tree next to my home. Although, I usually find the Cardinals quite rare.

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    Blackbird In The Snow. Blackbirds Tend To Be Messy Eaters, Especially When The Food Is Covered In Snow

    Blackbird In The Snow. Blackbirds Tend To Be Messy Eaters, Especially When The Food Is Covered In Snow

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