Monday 23 March 2009

Birder's Bonus 41




Lots of birds hanging around in pairs such as Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and domesticated Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) and Sandy Water Park. Others, such as the Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) and the Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) were collecting material that might be useful for nest making.

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