Fetch Birdwatchers
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165 watchers
Jan 2017
12:46pm, 3 Jan 2017
23,079 posts
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alpenrose
A moorhen without the red is a coot. Easy to remember which is which as "moorhen" has an R for red in it. |
Jan 2017
1:14pm, 3 Jan 2017
22,217 posts
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Derby Tup
Female moorhen 
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Jan 2017
2:27pm, 3 Jan 2017
14,180 posts
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Wriggling Snake
Dave A has beaten me to it, but I am going to keep a list of sightings for 2017.....along with my usual list of mileage, runs, cross training, beers and new pubs....
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Jan 2017
2:34pm, 3 Jan 2017
3,843 posts
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minardi
I thought a coot was like a moorhen but with a white beak. It did look like that photo - we are surrounded by rivers so it didn't have far too wander to get to us.
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Jan 2017
2:57pm, 3 Jan 2017
21,550 posts
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Dave A
I was going to do a list, but I've forgotten to keep it up to date already. Erm..... GSW in the cottage garden in the Lake District yesterday. I'm pretty sure I saw a Buzzard too. |
Jan 2017
3:00pm, 3 Jan 2017
17,446 posts
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Meglet
Red beak = moorhen White beak = coot But I think when they're young they don't have coloured beaks. The feet are the other distinction, I've had to check and it was the other way round from what I thought, moorhens have long thin toes, coots have a sort of webbing. Coots aren't bald either. |
Jan 2017
8:45pm, 5 Jan 2017
15,186 posts
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Chrisitymas
If you haven't come across Villager Jim and his wildlife, mainly bird, photos from the Peak District, then you are missing a treat. Even by his standards though, this photo of two Peregrines and some Starlings is amazing. facebook.com |
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Jan 2017
10:19pm, 5 Jan 2017
23,165 posts
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alpenrose
I went for a lovely walk to Keyhaven today, the tide was out and lots of birds were about. We couldn't believe the variety of ducks that were on the lagoon and lots of little turnstones were chatting and arguing at the water's edge as they went about their business.
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Jan 2017
10:38pm, 5 Jan 2017
22,221 posts
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Derby Tup
Stef and I loved going to Keyhaven and Lymington when she lived in Southampton 
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Jan 2017
8:53am, 6 Jan 2017
1,308 posts
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Surelynot
Due to a chest cold I've not been out much but still enjoying the garden birds coming in every day. With the cold weather, I've been putting out more food and lots of seed on the ground. It's been very busy with the usual visitors but seeing lots of starlings as well. Cheers me up
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