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Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Stonechat Pair (New)

Firstly, this is not the pair of Stonechat that I have posted about before that frequent the Parkland that I walk regularly. (Incidently the female of that pair disappeared before Christmas)

Its a pair that I have observed along a riverbank some miles away from the Parkland.
I have observed Stonechat in the distant past along that river, but this is the first in a long time which is encouraging. 

They do make a handsome pair.










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25 comments:

  1. Grosmontine16 February 2016 at 10:14

    Fantastic birds and superb photos Roy, I wish we had some of these near my East Yorkshire home. Indeed when I think back I used to see them much more regularly in past winters in this area, and it is only up on the Moors that I tend to see them these days. Still it is good to see that they seem to be doing well in your neck of the woods :-)

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  2. Wilma16 February 2016 at 15:19

    Great sunny series, Roy.

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  3. Simon Douglas Thompson16 February 2016 at 16:12

    Lovely birds, I've only seen them on the cliff top moorland at Boscastle!

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  4. Ana Freire16 February 2016 at 16:40

    A lovely sequence, with a beautiful light on every image!...
    I like them all... for a change... :-D
    Have a great day, Roy!
    Ana

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  5. The Herald16 February 2016 at 16:46

    Lovely birds to see Roy, it's a shame that the female from the other pair has gone awol....[;o(

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    1. Roy Norris17 February 2016 at 20:31

      Thanks Trevor, yes don't know what happened there.

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  6. Anne Hagman-Niilola16 February 2016 at 18:33

    Beautiful little birds.

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  7. John eos shooter16 February 2016 at 19:46

    I love stonechats, great shots! Gr. John

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  8. grammie g17 February 2016 at 04:52

    Hey Roy... Nice that you found this pair....so we can expect there will be additions to the family when the time is right ;) Pretty pair and nice shot's of them.

    Grace

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  9. Paul Taylor17 February 2016 at 08:53

    Hi Roy, are these near to Castor Mill?

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    1. Roy Norris17 February 2016 at 20:29

      Hi Paul.
      No they were up beyond the water tower at Deeping High Bank.

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  10. Midmarsh John17 February 2016 at 11:01

    A lovely set of photos Roy.

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  11. Nathailes SANTA MARIA19 February 2016 at 19:16

    very great picture, I like very much Roy !

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  12. Noushka22 February 2016 at 10:50

    Great observation of this 'new' pair, Roy, now it would be interesting to see where they are building their nest although it seems very close to where you've taken these pics!
    I am also observing a couple of pairs around here but I haven't taken yet the best photos! LOL!
    Keep well and enjoy your week :)

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    1. Roy Norris22 February 2016 at 19:31

      Thanks Noushka.
      They move up to Northern England to breed and will probably be leaving shortly for that journey.

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  13. Helma23 February 2016 at 18:44

    Great to see this beautiful Stonechat.
    You're the man and the woman, and that's really super nice!
    Greetings, Helma

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