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  1. 20-Jan-10, 16:21 #1
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    Should this little bird be this far north in winter? spotted him feeding in my garden this afternoon.
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    Default Yellowhammer?

    Yes it is a yellowhammer, you usually find them feeding at sheep troughs, beautiful birds i have had them picking up the seed under my bird tables.
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  3. 20-Jan-10, 17:28 #3
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    Well spotted, Nettie.
    We'll all be looking out for them now.
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    Nettie you are so lucky to have this beautiful wee bird come to visit your garden.

    I have only ever seen them when out for a walk in the country.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nettie View Post
    Should this little bird be this far north in winter? spotted him feeding in my garden this afternoon.
    Yes it is a yellowhammer but it looks like it is in Summer plumage to me.
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  6. 21-Jan-10, 10:28 #6
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    I have had a yellow hammer at my bird table for a while now, I will try and get a photo.
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