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Myself, Dave and Ray headed down to Wiltshire today to see the spectacular Red-flanked bluetail which has been present for about five days. We had very good views in pretty decent weather. Here's a photo, more on my blog....
It's right on the boundary. I think it spends most of its time in Wiltshire, but if it goes onto the other side of the brook it moves in the Gloucestershire. Shirehill Farm is in Gloucestershire.
What a gorgeous bird and a cracking photo Colin. Looks like the weather was nicer down there as well.
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Very nice Guys, though how come Birdguides says its in Glostershire? A bit of a patch boundary dispute!?!
ReplyDeleteIt's right on the boundary. I think it spends most of its time in Wiltshire, but if it goes onto the other side of the brook it moves in the Gloucestershire. Shirehill Farm is in Gloucestershire.
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