Thursday, 31 July 2014

Common Redstart

With Summer fast drawing to an end, it will soon be time to say goodbye to some of my favourite migrants. The young should have now fledged and be getting themselves fed up to make their incredibly long journeys to other continents.
I long for the returning Redstarts each Spring, so it will be sad to see them head off.

A lovely pose from this stunning male.


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16 comments:

  1. Stewart M1 August 2014 at 08:26

    These are cracking looking birds - I wonder who banded / ringed it? That would be some bird to have in the hand.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  2. Margaret Birding For Pleasure2 August 2014 at 12:37

    Wonderful birds and fantastic shots of them. Have a great weekend.

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  3. eileeninmd2 August 2014 at 13:56

    What a pretty Redstart, lovely photos.. Thank you for linking up your post with my critter party. Happy weekend, Eileen!

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  4. TexWisGirl2 August 2014 at 14:18

    just beautiful!

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  5. jp@A Green Ridge2 August 2014 at 16:10

    Stunning little guy! Have to keep my eyes open here....:)JP

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  6. Rajesh2 August 2014 at 17:07

    Very lovely bird.

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  7. Coloring Outside the Lines2 August 2014 at 17:26

    Very pretty bird. Have a great weekend!

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  8. Kenneth Cole Schneider2 August 2014 at 18:30

    Yes, the time is approaching for us in south Florida to await the arrival of the early migrants, most of which will simply pass through. The later ones are more apt to stay, e.g., Yellow-rumped Warblers and sparrows.

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  9. Unknown2 August 2014 at 18:40

    He's very handsome. Some birds don't stay very long before they leave again.

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  10. Phil Slade2 August 2014 at 19:39

    I haven't seen a Redstart all year Adam, so it's great for you to remind me what they look like.

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  11. Gerald (SK14)2 August 2014 at 20:01

    The red colouring really is vibrant - lovely.

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  12. sunshine2 August 2014 at 21:57

    A great bird and capture.

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  13. Karen3 August 2014 at 03:15

    Oh he is handsome!

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  14. Anonymous3 August 2014 at 09:12

    A lovely little bird! I wish you a good sunday!

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  15. Anni 3 August 2014 at 11:00

    He's VERY handsome!!! Beautiful colors.
    I know what you mean about the migrants leaving. But it's coming up on Fall here in South Texas so I'm looking forward to the migrating birds heading farther south for the winter.

    Thank you for linking up at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend. Always appreciated!!

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  16. betty-NZ11 August 2014 at 04:01

    Knowing that these beauties won't stay gone forever is something to look forward to. Lovely little guy.

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