Blackbird unusual markings.

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    Hello I thought you may like to see our Blackbird. Female I think. We have seen her in the garden regularly but until today she was a bit camera shy. I have altered the contrast and cropped the image to avoid my old washing machine awaiting collection.
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      Aww, does she get picked on by the other Blackbirds?
       
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      Isn't she special...:wub2:
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        I took the photo through glass (sealed unit) so not as clear as I would have liked. No she seems ok with the others and we have quite a few.
         
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          Hi Hans I have seen an Albino blackbird maybe your lovely Blackbird has part Albino genes unless you have been painting somewhere;):)
           
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            Thats good, there was one round my way when I was little, the others didn't like him, maybe its different for girls.
             
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              Yooo hoooo Wooo
              she was in Hans's garden - not mine,
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                The male Blackbird who hangs around our garden has a white patch on one cheek (and he has a mate).
                 
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                  My apologies Hans and Jenny must have had a senior moment:heehee:
                   
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                  We have one which has white bits on it's wing too :dbgrtmb:
                   
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                  Five of my six black birds are black and white, with one and a hen blackbird that is normal

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                    Blackbirds are so funny great to watch over a mug of tea. Another thing I found out today is long tailed tits love Egg Custards Tarts from Morrisons, 6 of them and prob one on lookout
                     
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