Fetch Birdwatchers
2 lurkers |
165 watchers
Apr 2020
11:10am, 27 Apr 2020
5,697 posts
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Eynsham Red
I saw this little chap on our patio this morning. Is its plumage likely to change does anyone know? |
Apr 2020
12:23pm, 27 Apr 2020
3,884 posts
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steve45
From what I recall albinism/partial albinism remains; I believe that it also has something to do with a bird's diet-or that's what was said many years ago. Nowt to do with old age!!
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Apr 2020
3:02pm, 27 Apr 2020
3,021 posts
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jacdaw
I think that leucism and albinism is genetic. This one looks to be leucistic, but there is also "progressive greying" in some birds as they get older.
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Apr 2020
3:05pm, 27 Apr 2020
3,022 posts
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jacdaw
Some more here: bto.org This is a quote from the pdf mentioned in the link above: "Progressive Greying is particularly common in Blackbirds, House Sparrows and jackdaws but is difficult to distinguish from Leucism without knowing the history of the individual." |
Apr 2020
3:18pm, 27 Apr 2020
40,655 posts
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Derby Tup
Leucistic is what sprung to my mind
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Apr 2020
6:33pm, 27 Apr 2020
1,065 posts
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Dochart
patch swifts are back  also a patch yellowhammer on Saturday, the first in at least five years.
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Apr 2020
6:40pm, 27 Apr 2020
2,394 posts
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Tim of Fife
Saw a pair of Long Tailed Ducks in the Harbour. Also, Red Breasted Mergansers, Fulmars and dozens of Eider Ducks
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Apr 2020
7:13pm, 27 Apr 2020
40,665 posts
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Derby Tup
Great seabirds Tim
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Apr 2020
7:26pm, 27 Apr 2020
15,777 posts
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Rosehip
Watching the swallows from my sofa
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Apr 2020
8:11pm, 27 Apr 2020
2,730 posts
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phal
Ooo some good spots and watching going on 😀
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