Because whilst making my previous post, I made an error, I was prevented from making any corrections, or adding my thanks to those of you who kindly gave me the ID of the IF bird, but I am really grateful for any information you gave me. Thank you so much. :) I will be linking this post to Wild Bird Wednesday.
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The male Bluethroat. Luscinia svecica. The white spotted race ( Cyanecula) can be seen in central and southern Europe ( that's the white spot on the throat.) |
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Because he was running so fast, these indifferent shots were the best of a blurry bunch. Pity I did not do it justice because his electric blue breast is beautiful, however unlike the male, most females lack the blue. |
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37 comments:
It’s a great species, Sonjia, and you must have been quite thrilled. I have only ever seen this species once - one bird, one time - in France and it was an immature. Perhaps one day I will come across an adult! In is handsome indeed.
No matter what the bird is, it's important that it's beautiful and you've managed to take a picture. :)
The photos of the blue throat bird is good enough for me! I have never seen this bird before! Very pretty!
In my opinion, there is no such thing as an indifferent picture of a bird! These smaller kinds are so hard to catch! I’ve waited like you did so often and then not gotten a thing! Thanks for your great shares.
A Blue throat no less... What a find and a very handsome bird to boot xxx
Love Derek B
there should be a small pencil, next to the word comments, at the end of your post, that would allow you to make changes to your post. there is another way but that is the easiest. you should see that as long as you are signed in!!!
this is a beautiful bird, and i think you captured 2 great pictures of him! he looks kind of ordinary from the back and extraordinary from the front - those boys - they get all the good stuff!!
very cool-looking bird...and with attitude
We have several pretty birds in Texas, but nothing compared to this beauty. Well done!
Congratulations. Great photos you got. Have a nice evening.
Awesome bird. Congratulations.
Thanks for sharing this unique little bird with such a pretty blue breast!
I'm sure it was fun to watch it dash about!
Have a great week!
Lovely shots Sonjia of a bird I am yet to see. Take care. Mike.
That's a new one for me.
Aren't you lucky? What a cool bird!
It's a smart bird. Glad you were able to capture it.
Hello Sonjia. Firstly, I was interested to hear how you failed to find Little Owl on your visit to the Algarve. I do think that the problem with Little Owls is more wisespread than we think, but let's hope not.
The Bluethroat was a super find and you have some lovely shots of it. I have only seen them in Egypt, but lots of them where they are quite confiding and very photogenic as you found.
Es precioso y me encanta. Besitos.
Beautiful photo Sonjia! i always enjoy the stories behind your photo.....have a wonderful day!!!!
A striking bird...good shot too!...:)JP
You caught him. A lovely little bird.
Oh yes, the Bluethroat is so beautiful. You caught him very well.
So sweet!
Cute little bird..not familiar with this species...good pictures..
Superb capture on the fast paced blue throat! Glad you able to get a clear shot
What a sweet little busy bird
MB
lol, I have seen this beauty in the montains in Sweden :) A beautiful bird indeed. Glad you could capture him :)
Wow, what a beautiful pic of the Blue Throat. I am sure it must have been very exciting to capture.
Beautiful images .. Happy week
That is an adorable looking bird. I love it's blue throat.
Wonderful bird - I once (when I was young and silly) travelled a long way to see one of these - it flew into a bush as we arrived and was never seen a again. Oh well.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
cute little bird
What a lovely little bird...great shots!
Andrea
Hello, it is wonderful to see these beautiful birds from around the world.
The Bluethroat is a gorgeous bird, awesome photos. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
It's always so exciting to see something new! And fun to get a good ID! Enjoy your weekend!
What a beautiful bird! Looks as though he's posing for you.
Wow...that's a mighty impressive bird. One I've never seen before. And it's standing so proud!
Thanks again for sharing with us.
Such a lovely looking bird.
All the best Jan
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