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Posted by chris hajee on April 7, 2010 at 5:48 AM

taken early this morning and my first impression was some kind of Tit but now I,m not sure because it has no black throatspot

Posted by Simon Phillpotts on April 7, 2010 at 5:51 AM

Looks like a Male Blackcap and a nice shot too. I've only ever seen a couple.

Posted by Mark Caton on April 7, 2010 at 5:54 AM

Chris,

That's a Blackcap. Good positioning and well caught in mid-song.

I think I've seen them here in N.London, but very elusive. Perhaps more prevalent in Holland?

Mark

Posted by chris hajee on April 7, 2010 at 6:24 AM

thanks for the quick response, Mark, they are overhere in Holland just as ilusive as in GB,
in fact this is the second time for me in god knows how many years that I,ve seen them

Posted by Ian Macdermott on April 7, 2010 at 7:21 AM

Very nice Male Blackcap Chris

They are elusive little blighters

Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 7, 2010 at 8:46 AM

One of the first signs of spring, Very nice birds and a good clean shot

Dave

Posted by Jeroen Stel on April 7, 2010 at 9:09 AM

Hi Chris,

I will do it in Dutch perhaps that is easier.
This is a : Zwartkop (mannetje)

greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Posted by Andy Gregory on April 7, 2010 at 11:09 AM

A great shot Chris, I have never managed to get that close.

Posted by Lewis Thomson on April 7, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Hi Chris,

Nice shot! Love the song of these guys. I would have perhaps positioned the bird slightly higher in the frame, but thats just personal preference.

Cheers,

Lewis.

Posted by Maggie Campbell on April 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Nice capture of a Blackcap. Have still never managed to get one of these. Well done.