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Sherry8

Wisconsin...zone 4
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:47 pm   Post subject: The Red Hatters are here !


This winter I have some new birds that I didn't notice last year. They don't hold still very long and they enjoy flying with the finches..


Common Redpoll ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )




Common Redpoll ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )




Common Redpoll ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )




Common Redpoll ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )




American goldfinch & Common Redpoll ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )




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glendann

Texas
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:58 pm   Post subject:


They sure stand out Sherry.I have never seen this bird.It sure is a pretty bird.


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Penny

Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:36 pm   Post subject:


Very very pretty!!


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Western Norway
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:49 pm   Post subject:


Lovely birds! I understand why you call them "red hatters".


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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:19 pm   Post subject:


Smashing photographs Sherry. Red hatters is the ideal name for them. Stew Face 2


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kuntrygal

Texas ~ Zone 8
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:39 pm   Post subject:


Cute little fellas and they are sure getting after it!


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Sjoerd

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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:03 pm   Post subject:


Nice fotos, Sherry. That redpoll is an exotic-looking creature.


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Gardengirl

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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:21 pm   Post subject:


What lovely birds, never heard of them before. Great shots Sherry Stew Face 1


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