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pauwen
14/01/2010 02:04
I found a lot of pigeon feathers down the bottom of the garden. The quill area just below the feathers was bitten off on all feathers found. Cud the culprid be a hawk
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Maisie
14/01/2010 05:25
Most likely a sparrowhawk.
A closed mouth gathers no foot.
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pauwen
14/01/2010 13:54
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Thanks Maisie but I cant understand why they break the quill not pluck it.
Your never alone in the garden
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