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Monday, 6 April 2015

Rook - Woodford

A bit of a Rookery has been developing recently on my patch, with several nests.
I've never really thought of this particular crow as very good looking. That bill with it's bare skin around the base. It makes me think of vultures and so, to me, makes them appear a little sinister and awaiting trouble.
Having said all that, I can appreciate them as actually a very smart looking bird these days. The shine on those feathers is quite immaculate.

The bill reminds me of a Brazil nut.




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23 comments:

  1. eileeninmd6 April 2015 at 20:23

    I think it is a cool looking bird. The bill is different looking. Great shots.

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  2. Fun606 April 2015 at 20:30

    There is something about the way they gather that reminds me of Hitchcock's film'The Birds'

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  3. Mosura7 April 2015 at 02:24

    Not the prettiest among the Corvids but very intelligent.

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  4. NCSue7 April 2015 at 13:21

    That bill can do some serious work, can't it?
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/04/bluebird-breakfast.html

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  5. Sharon Wagner7 April 2015 at 14:26

    That beak means business. I think pigeons are pretty with their luminous feathers. Most people probably wouldn't agree!

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  6. TexWisGirl7 April 2015 at 18:40

    he is SOOOOO cool! love him!

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  7. Carletta7 April 2015 at 19:29

    Vultures and crows all seem sinister to me. They are lovely when you take the time to study them.
    I laughed at your brazil nut take - I'll never be able to look at them the same again. :)
    Wonderful close ups!

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  8. Phil Slade7 April 2015 at 20:01

    Rooks suffer from human persecution because they are so like the Carrion Crow in appearance. But the Rook is harmless in comparison to crows. Thanks for your pics Adam.

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  9. Phil Slade7 April 2015 at 20:01

    Rooks suffer from human persecution because they are so like the Carrion Crow in appearance. But the Rook is harmless in comparison to crows. Thanks for your pics Adam.

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  10. Margaret Birding For Pleasure7 April 2015 at 20:31

    Beautiful series of shot.

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  11. theconstantwalker7 April 2015 at 20:54

    Fantastic images Adam... I pass a big Rookery next to High Legh Garden Centre on my commute twice a day... fascinating birds to watch building their nests.

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  12. A Colorful World7 April 2015 at 20:56

    He does have a strong-looking bill! Very interesting bird!

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  13. EG CameraGirl7 April 2015 at 21:16

    Ever since I read The Rook by Sylvia Plath I have been fascinated by this bird. ;)

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  14. Jibberjabberuk7 April 2015 at 22:46

    There's a rookery near to where I live and when I passed it the other day the rooks were patrolling the area in a very menacing way!

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  15. Rambling Woods8 April 2015 at 03:10

    I didn't know what they looked like... Michelle

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  16. Rohrerbot8 April 2015 at 04:22

    That is one honking bill! Cool bird!

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  17. mick8 April 2015 at 05:29

    Those shiny feathers are certainly beautiful but a bill that big looks like bad news for something!

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  18. DeniseinVA8 April 2015 at 12:07

    The bill makes them stand out. Great photos!

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  19. Anonymous8 April 2015 at 14:48

    A handsome fellow. That is some bill!

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  20. Irma8 April 2015 at 16:19

    Very nice images.
    Photo 6 is my favorite.

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  21. NatureFootstep8 April 2015 at 16:26

    because of the bill I find this bird ugly. But it has a very nice plumage :)

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  22. This N That8 April 2015 at 16:30

    The crows around here are always robbing the nests so I am not a fan..Good pictures though and I agree with you about the bill..Have a wonderful day..

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  23. Brian King11 April 2015 at 17:46

    Fantastic looking birds! Kinda reminds me of our ravens with a lighter colored bill. Great shots!

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