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Posted by John Robinson on September 8, 2010 at 11:49 AM

Redtart
This moulting male dropped in at pool3 the other day. Quite a surprise in a field !
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180th @f11
JR

Posted by Mike Smith on September 8, 2010 at 12:09 PM

Freudian slip?

I remain quite jealous of your 'tart photos, as they are quite an ellusive species here in Berkshire.

Posted by Ian Mason on September 8, 2010 at 12:15 PM

A sexy image then

Posted by John Robinson on September 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM

Crikey !
At least it got me two comments - should try it more often.

Not a FS- a spelling mistake
Thanks
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Posted by Geoffrey Baker on September 8, 2010 at 1:40 PM

Well captured John, I've never seen one of these birds.
Well done.

Geoff.

Posted by Shaun Simpson on September 8, 2010 at 3:34 PM

Nice shot John

Posted by Austin Thomas on September 8, 2010 at 4:17 PM

Hi John,

This one must have missed the Oak Woodland lecture... A nice surprise for you I am sure.

Cheers

Austin

Posted by Major Gilbert on September 8, 2010 at 4:24 PM

This has got to be a nice surprise for anyone I guess. I for one would be getting somewhat excited at this birds arrival. Well done John.

Major.

Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 8, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Very nice shot John

Nice and sharp and one bird thats on my wanted list

Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 8, 2010 at 6:04 PM

A lovely bird. Lucky you to capture it.

Posted by Simon Phillpotts on September 9, 2010 at 7:57 AM

Nicely caught John, I've only seen these at distance before.

Posted by Karen Summers on September 10, 2010 at 12:45 PM

very well caught john one I have yet to get