Sunday 19 August 2012

Ouch!

Bassington NR the intended venue this afternoon, abbreviated by the rain.  Bugger!

Before the heavens slowly opened, a drive east along Bassington Drive and the Green Woodpecker lifted from the north pavement and into the trees, never to be seen again.

The gulls on the roof of the factory at the west end of the road were very vocal, and one LBBG in particular on the apex of the south end of that roof.  Whilst noisy, it did not appear in pain despite something having punctured its throat as you can see below:



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  1. John Malloy19 August 2012 at 15:53

    I keep not seeing the green woodpecker!

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    1. The Liverbirder19 August 2012 at 19:07

      I'll text you next time. It likes the north pavement running west from the entrance to Tip Top Tyres.

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    2. Northumbrian Birding19 August 2012 at 22:51

      Bizarrely as it seems it is it's tongue that is sticking through it's throat ,and it is more common than you might think !!!!
      Brian

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  2. The Liverbirder20 August 2012 at 09:53

    Thanks, Brian. I am older and wiser. How does that happen? And I guess it is there for life?

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