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Lovely shots Tony :o)

Certainly unusual colouring Hazel :o)

Unknown said:

TJ, Gorgeous photos of a little beauty! May I send them to a friend who has been making needle felting birds, please? She's done a Kingfisher once and it was lovely but I'm sure she would love to make more and would appreciate your photos.

No problem, Ann. I think if you just right click on the image you should be able to save it on your computer. If your friend does use it perhaps you could persuade her to show the finished product.

A couple of Red-legged Partridges out walking in the vines (Adult & youngster)

Thanks, TJ, I'll let you know of she makes any more. In the meantime, she might permit me to post a photo of the first KF she made. She began with Robins and Blue Tits a few years ago, then Penguins and fantastic invented Owls and Hummingbirds and she has gradually gone to more complicated actual birds like the Kingfisher. She has ambitions to make a Bullfinch at some point in the future as well.

He/she is keeping company with birds similar to it's own colouring evidently Hazy. I have heard of the term Manky Mallard too, but much prefer the Leucistic, much prettier.

I get to see a Partridge now and again in the fields opposite my house Hazel, so far no young have appeared though. I wonder what Mum is saying to keep it in line:-)

Excellent photos from all, incl. partridges, KF's, watchful deer and colour-challenged geese.

If you find the wild blackberries you've collected have been mildly nibbled, look no further for the culprits.

The males are a little more circumspect in their fruity antics

Nigel, They are gorgeous little creatures--thanks for your lovely photos! We've only seen a few in the garden over the years but I rejoice every time I see one.