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Eynsham Red
Eynsham Red
Apr 2020
11:10am, 27 Apr 2020
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I saw this little chap on our patio this morning. Is its plumage likely to change does anyone know?

steve45
steve45
Apr 2020
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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!!
jacdaw
jacdaw
Apr 2020
3:02pm, 27 Apr 2020
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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.
jacdaw
jacdaw
Apr 2020
3:05pm, 27 Apr 2020
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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."
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Apr 2020
3:18pm, 27 Apr 2020
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Leucistic is what sprung to my mind
Dochart
Dochart
Apr 2020
6:33pm, 27 Apr 2020
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patch swifts are back :) also a patch yellowhammer on Saturday, the first in at least five years.
Tim of Fife
Tim of Fife
Apr 2020
6:40pm, 27 Apr 2020
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Saw a pair of Long Tailed Ducks in the Harbour. Also, Red Breasted Mergansers, Fulmars and dozens of Eider Ducks
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Apr 2020
7:13pm, 27 Apr 2020
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Great seabirds Tim
Rosehip
Rosehip
Apr 2020
7:26pm, 27 Apr 2020
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Watching the swallows from my sofa :)
phal
phal
Apr 2020
8:11pm, 27 Apr 2020
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Ooo some good spots and watching going on 😀

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