Spinus spinus. (Siskin.) on a spring spruce
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European green woodpecker
The European green woodpecker is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae. There are four subspecies and it occurs in most parts of Europe and in western Asia. Wikipedia
October walk in the park. Birds.
Today I did got out and bird-watched. What a nice day start! Here are some results of the morning birds seen in the October park. [7] more under cut >>>
Eurasian golden oriole staring at a guy with camera
The Eurasian golden oriole or simply golden oriole is the only member of the oriole family of passerine birds breeding in northern hemisphere temperate regions. Wikipedia
Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra)
The whinchat is a small migratory passerine bird breeding in Europe and western Asia and wintering in Africa. Its scientific name means "small rock-dweller", in reference to its habitat. Wikipedia
Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis)
The tree pipit, Anthus trivialis, is a small passerine bird which breeds across most of Europe and temperate western and central Asia. It is a long-distance migrant moving in winter to Africa and southern Asia. Wikipedia
Moorhen on a spring pond
Moorhens, sometimes called marsh hens or river chickens, are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family. Most species are placed in the genus Gallinula, Latin for "little hen". Wikipedia
Green woodpecker spotted again
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Big tit on a fir branch
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Common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)
The common chiffchaff, or simply the chiffchaff, is a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds in open woodlands throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia. Wikipedia
Tree sparrow during cleanup on a branch
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Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)
The goldcrest is a very small passerine bird in the kinglet family. Its colourful golden crest feathers gives rise to its English and scientific names, and possibly to it being called the "king of the birds" in European folklore. Wikipedia Full Flickr version: Canon 6D, Canon EF 100-400L ƒ4.5-5.6 IS USM, at 400mm, ISO6400, 1/320, ƒ/6.3