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Bird IDs

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by Jocko, Apr 3, 2022.

  1. Jocko

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    Can anyone identify these birds for me? Seen in Midlothian.

    At the fatball feeder 25-3-22.jpg

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    I'm useless as identifying birds but it looks like a house sparrow to me. :noidea:
     
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    Long tail tits & Sparrow
     
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      @shiney taught me everything he knows about birds so I think its a house sparrow as well:heehee::heehee::heehee:
       
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        @wiseowl I'm pleased you mentioned the house sparrow otherwise they may have got the wrong impression. I'm rubbish at that as well! :sad: :loll:
         
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        • Jocko

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          My wife tells me they are House Sparrows. I have always seen sparrows as little brown birds. Didn't know they had such attractive plumage.
           
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            Hello @Jocko and thank you that's made my day;):smile:

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              I think they are Coal Tits and a Sparrow.
               
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                @Jocko, two House Sparrows.
                 
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                • Jocko

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                  I have to agree. There are dozens of them near me. I counted seven splashing in my tiny water feature. They were actually standing on the floating leaves to bathe.
                   
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