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Invited guests at the bird-table by Neave Parker
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Invited guests at the bird-table by Neave Parker
A variety of British birds at a bird-table on a snowy winters day. 1. Robin, 2. starlings, 3. Redwing, 4. Chaffinch, 5. Nuthatch, 6. sparrow, 7. great spotted woodpecker, 8. blackbird, 8, thrush, 10. goldfinch, 11. Great Tit, 12. Blue Tit, 13. Waxwing, 14. Bullfinch, 15. Wren, 16. Hawfinch, 17. Long-Tailed Tit. Date: 1954
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1954 Blackbird Bullfinch Chaffinch Goldfinch Guests Hawfinch Invited Mar18 Neave Nuthatch Redwing Robin Snowy Sparrow Spotted Tailed Thrush Variety Waxwing Woodpecker Wren Starlings
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A captivating scene of invited guests gathered around a bird-table on a wintry morning in 1954, as depicted in this beautiful photograph by Neave Parker. The table, laden with seeds and nuts, attracts a diverse array of British birds seeking sustenance during the harsh winter months. The robin, with its bright red breast and distinctive white chest spot, sits confidently at the center of the table. Nearby, a group of starlings huddle together, their glossy feathers shimmering in the sunlight. A redwing, with its orange-red flanks, pecks at the offerings, while a chaffinch, with its distinctive collar and chest markings, looks on. A nuthatch, with its distinctive crest and striped belly, perches on the edge of the table, while a sparrow, a common sight in gardens across the UK, forages nearby. The great spotted woodpecker, with its distinctive black and white markings and red crest, stands proudly on a nearby tree branch, keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings. A blackbird, with its glossy black plumage and yellow beak, joins the thrush, a similar-looking bird with a speckled breast, at the table. Goldfinches, with their vibrant red faces and yellow wing markings, flit among the trees, while great and blue tits, with their distinctive crests and striped heads, feed alongside each other. A waxwing, with its distinctive crest and red and yellow feathers, adds a splash of color to the scene, while bullfinches, with their rosy red chests, and wrens, the smallest of the British birds, complete the line-up. A hawfinch, with its large, powerful beak, and long-tailed tit, with its distinctive long, bushy tail, round out this impressive gathering of winter visitors. This photograph, taken in 1954, is a testament to the beauty and diversity of British wildlife and the simple joy of observing nature in its natural habitat.
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