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Saxicola rubecola
The first two pictures show males (one with a Chiffchaff) while the others are females
river valley
Karen, I have added this to your mission as one of the pictures shows a small representation of how different bird species gather together with a common interest, in this case catching insects for food. This happens particularly in winter when birds form large mixed flocks and congregate near food and water. There were many examples in this valley with many species hawking for insects.
Spotted on Dec 15, 2011
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012
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I will try to remember to add any more that I find as I go through them.
Thanks for the info Malcolm, this is a welcome addition to the mission. We also have large mixed flocks here & occasionally I see them gang up to mob bigger birds especially the crows especially in breeding season! Hopefully I will be able to get a few photos of the behavior in the spring.