A WARBLER of open country. Male Whitethroats in particular often perch conspicuously, allowing good views to be obtained.. It is a summer visitor to the region, loves hedgerows and heaths, gorse and bramble-covered slopes, seen on the Ancient Highway, Sandwich Bay Kent.

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AN FAMILIAR bird of wetland margins, seen doing what's on the label, feeding from the reeds at Grove Ferry, part of the Stodmarsh reserve Nr Canterbury Kent.

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NONDESCRIPT Pipit in a rather beautiful setting on the Island of Skomer, South Wales. A ground-dwelling species that feeds on invertebrates, and once you get to know the call this will enable you to identify this species.

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RATHER DUMPY and short-tailed woodland bird. The Nuthatch has the habit of descending tree trunks head-downwards in a jerky manner, a trait that, in the region is unique to this species, The chisel-like bill is used to prise insects from tree-bark and ti hammer open acorns wedged into bark crevices. Was good to capture one without any food about, high in a tree.

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"GODs BEAUTY is SIMPLY AMAZING !"

BOLD AND FAMILIAR woodland and garden visitor, a well marked and colourful bird, with a song that is no less distinctive. Taken from my kitchen window.

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TRIP TO MINSMERE, very enjoyable, good company, but the birds were hunkered down in high winds and squally showers, but the feeder's section gave me a few chances to use my camera. This unobtrusive little woodland bird kept me entertained for a while.

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ACTIVE BIRDS, and not common as the name suggests, are found in dense forests and mangroves, I found them very hard to photograph as to their jerky fast movements, love seeing them.

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USUALLY in pairs, strongly associated with waterside habitats and bridges. Quick twisting and purposeful flight pattern, mostly at a low level, A rare stop from the flight, as they nest under the Kotu bridge in the Gambia.

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THE MEADOW PIPIT favors rough grassy habitats from coastal meadows, heaths and downs to grassy moors. An influx of birds from Iceland and northern Europe boosts the wintering population. It was a joy to see so many on Skomer Island.

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A WELL-MARKED Bunting, a familiar bird of wetland margins, on reedbeds as seen, the ideal place for the species. They are most conspicuous in the breeding season when the males sing their distinctive songs from prominent perches.

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"LOVE YOU TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN ?"

Being a Christian is about a relationship with Jesus Christ, the only Son of the living God, who died in our place, to pay the price for our sin. To start this relationship, simply pray the prayer below.

"Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness,

I believe that Jesus shed his precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn away from my sin.

I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour "

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FAMILIAR warbler of open country, the male whitethroats in particular often perch conspicuously, allowing good views to be obtained. They are a summer visitor to the region and very welcome by me.

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Meadow Pipit is invariably associated with grassy habitats, as above feeding her young, at Elmley Marshes Sheppey Kent.

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PARENTIAL DUTIES for this sparrow at Briar Cottage, good to see this familiar species still in good numbers locally. but declining in the U.K as a whole.

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FAMILIAR SPECIES, but I think they are atrative and would like to see, more posted on Flickr. The House Sparrow loves human habitations in small groups, dust bathes and takes food from feeders. Sadly in decline in many parts of the U,K

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RATHER DUMPY and short-tailed woodland bird, that has the habit of descending tree trunks head-downwards in a jerky manner. Its has a chisel-like bill is used to prise insects from tree bark and to hammer open acorns wedged into bark crevices.. A pleased hour with these beauties, seen here warning off other inflight competitors.

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A DELIGHTFUL and often confiding litte bird with a proportionately very long tail and seemingly spherical body. The long tailed tit is often seen in rather animated flocks, it moves in a rather jerky fashion and has acrobatic feeding habits, and is always welcome in my garden as a firm favourite.

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MIXED MEAT PLATTER, awaits its chicks, but the parent is not going to feed them until I am well out the way, so as not to disclose the nest sights location. Seen at Palm Bay Thanet Kent.

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WHAT MAKES A GOOD, BIRD, or WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER ? When I first started I asked myself this often

LOVE and knowledge of nature,/ helps !

Expensive camera gear, / perhaps a little !

Understanding your camera,/ helps

Having a good visual and artistic eye, / helps

BUT FOR ME, ITS THE PERSON THAT HAS THE DEDICATION AND PUTS IN THE HOURS, YOU HAVE TO BE THERE TO GET THAT SPECIAL MOMENT IN NATURE THAT WILL NEVER BE REPLICATED, this person deserves all they get, and has my admiration !!!!!!

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A GROUND DWELLING species, moving from a sunny area into the shaded dewy spot, in the early morning, seen at the Sandwich bay scrape, Kent, one of a group of about ten, a joy to see.

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GROUND-DWELLING species that feeds on invertebrates, seen on Skomer Island, with youngsters to feed,

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FEMALE REED BUNTING, making me work hard for my image at Oare Marshes Kent, Resident all year round always associated with wetland margins, outside breeding season it forms loose flocks.

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DUMPY and short-tailed woodland bird, the Nuthatch has the habit of descending tree trunks head-downwards in a jerky mannor. The chisel-like bill is used to prise insects from tree bark, and to hammer open acorns wedged into bark crevices. It is also a frequent visitor to garden bird feeders in rural areas, sadly not mine.

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A adorable, rather dumpy short tailed woodland bird , which has the habit of descending tree trunks head-downwards in a jerky manner, its chisel-like bill is used to prise insects from tree bark and to hammer open acorns wedged into bark crevices. Love working with these birds.

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A FREQUENT visitor to our garden, often hear the Males breezy, call-like song in spring. On the feeders, it does dominate and attempt to exclude smaller species. But still a joy to watch.

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FAMILIAR bird of wetland margins, doing whats on their label, feeding from the seeds on the reeds, they where swaying in the wind, on a bright sunny day, near the sea wall at Reculvers, where there were at least 15 birds, maybe more.

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JUVENILE Meadow Pipit, a ground-dwelling species waiting to be fed, the parents working hard to find invertebrates, at Elmley Nature Reserve, a working farm, where nature is put first, at Sheppey Kent.

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THE BLACKCAP has an engaging and musical song, and it was so good to see them back at Stodmarsh Nature Reserve in Kent. It is easy to identify, with the males having the blackcap and the females a chestnut cap.

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A ENTERTAINING dumpy short-tailed woodland bird, has the habit of descending tree trunks head-downwards in a jerky manner. The chisel-like bill is used to prise insects from tree bark and to hammer open acorns which they wedge into bark crevices. Seen and captured in Bossenham woods, near Dunkirk Kent U.K.

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"JESUS would have gone to the cross, even if you was the only person in this world !" THAT is how much he loves you!

A FAMILIAR SPECIES, in part because of its affinity for human habitation. Widespread in Britain, and still the most numerous bird , despite its falling numbers. We have 30-40 visiting our feeders, a constant delight to see.

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For GOD loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life. ( Ask him into your life today, so simple !)

PALM BAY, Cliftoville Kent, a area along the cliff tops, mainly for dog walks, runners ect, with the councils policy to let the grass areas go wild, is a sheer delight, the area is now filled with wild flowers, and tall grasses bees and butterfly's, house sparrows galore. Also a lot of meadow pipits, many with food for the youngsters in the long weedy areas, shows just how a small policy change has brought so much life to a area not known for it.

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Take delight in the lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.................Psalm 37: 4-5

A DELIGHTFUL and often confiding little bird with a proportionately very long tail, seen coming and going to feed young at Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, a joy to see.!

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The Jamaican Mango is one of the 28 endemic birds to be found on the Caribbean island. At 14cm (5in) it is the largest and darkest of Jamaica's hummingbirds. This common resident was seen daily in the garden of the estate house at Green Castle Estate, Jamaica.

IMMATURE BIRDS have rather uniform grey-brown body plumage that is darkest on the wings and palest on the belly. It was a joy to see the whole family and knowing that they bred at this spot. Seen at Samphire Ho near Dover Kent.

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WELL MARKED and distinctive warbler, seen in our garden, this may be a chance encounter, or sometimes some individuals become faithful visitors to the garden, fingers crossed he stays. Taken in very poor light.

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BLACKCAP has an engaging and musical song and is easy to identify in all plumages.. The sexes are dissimilar as the female has a reddish-chestnut cap, and in my opinion is more attractive than the male. Seen on migration at Langdon hole near Dover.

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RELATIVELY bulky but unobtrusive wetland warbler whose loud, explosive song is often the first indication of its presence in the area, and if like above it breaks cover, this is the only time of the year to see it, while looking for a mate. The rest of the time is spent skulking around in deep bramble patches.

Thank God I got lucky !!!! Seen at Stodmarsh N.R Kent U.K.

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"Ask JESUS into your life you will never regret it !"

THEY may be widespread and rather nondescript, streaked brown bird, but I have a real affection for them, as a ground-dwelling species, it is quite approachable with care. Feeds on invertebrates as seen, a bit harder in the capture in the winter when they often form loose flocks.

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A BOLD and familiar woodland bird that is also a frequent visitor to gardens. Great Tit is well marked and colorful, with a song that is no less distinctive than its appearance., We were lucky to see a family of them growing throughout the summer at the feeders.

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REED BUNTING is a familiar bird of wetland margins, and when this female presented its self like this, I knew it was an image worth keeping. Seen at Dan's old dry dock, Oare Marshes Kent.

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A BOLD AND FAMILIAR woodland bird that is also a frequent visitor to gardens. The Great Tit is well marked and colorful, with a song that is no less distinctive than its appearance.

Taken from my kitchen window.

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BOLD AND FAMILIAR woodland bird that is also a frequent visitor to gardens. The Great Tit is well marked and colourful, with a song that is no less distinctive than its appearance. Seen at Bossenham Woods Dunkirk, Kent UK.

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A WARBLER of open countryside, they love to perch conspicuously, allowing good views, but this one did not read the script, and gave me a runaround for an hour or more, peeking up briefly to tease me. My only saving grace was there was a bench to sit on, and finally, it took pity on me and perched beautifully. Seen on Skomer Island.

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MOST CONSPICUOUS, now in the breeding season, when males sing their distinctive songs from prominent perches, At other times of year, the species is rather unobtrusive, in small flocks., found in most reeded wetland margins though out the year. Seen at Elmley Marshes, Sheppey Kent, finding him put a giant smile on my face.

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among sunbirds ,the Greater double collared (cinnyris afer) is one the largest south african sunbird (14cm)...the male is a real beauty.those birds feed mainly on nectar but also on fruit and insects.

Drakensberg range,Kwa Zulu Natal, SA

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BOLD and familiar woodland bird, that ia also a frequent visitor to gardens. The Great Tit is well marked and colourful, with a song that is less distinctive than its appearance.

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RARE VISITOR, found at Joss Bay, Thanet, Kent, a lifer for me, this beautiful male, which is so trusting, was feeding on sand flies within three meters of me. The normal range for this bird is from North Africa to Central Asia.

No prizes for guessing which way the wind was blowing!

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"INTO THE LIGHT !"

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CHARMING Goldfinch, is one of the U.Ks most colourful birds, surprisingly tolerant of a close approach. A regular garden visitor, if you have feeders, they form flocks outside the breeding season.

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NORMALLY would never show anything man-made, but just had to post this delightful and often confiding little bird, seen from my kitchen window, they are very nomadic , so have to fill my boots when they do put in a visit, I could watch them all day !

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Will, it ever stop raining, Oct is on course for being the wettest one on record.😢 in the UK.

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RATHER DUMPY SHORT TAILED WOODLAND BIRD, a fast moving bird, descends trees headfirst, and loves peanuts, hence the opportunity for a fleeting few shots, seen at Lackford lakes,!!

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WELL MARKED bunting. The reed bunting is a familiar bird of wetland margins. Outside the breeding season, it forms flocks often in the company of other ground-feeding buntings and finches. Seen at Elmley Marshes, and had to be very patient as it hopped about this dense entanglement of branches , making it hard for me to get a clear shot, this was the best of a bad batch.

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I PRAY that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

EPHESIANS 3 v 16-19.

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