Chaffinch and Greenfinch at War!

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  1. Rob Jones

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    I thought I'd show this battle from the birdfeeder!


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    Hi Rob brilliant shot,what was the original like,hope you don,t mind what settings did you use,it would be a great help to me for future shots that I might attempt.Thank you:)
     
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  3. jennylyn

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    :scratch: just wondered what type of seed you have in your feeder please ...is it niger and something else?
    Oh - and good morning from a wet and stodgy garden in Cornwall!
    Jen
     
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    Great picture. Can't compete - although I did have a pair of jays in my very urban garden this morning!
     
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    Super, super photo Rob. Love it. Thank you.
     
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    Fantastic photo Rob well captured.
     
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    That is such a lovely photo!!
     
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    Yes.. a great image Rob. Thanks for sharing.
     
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    A superb shot Rob.:gnthb::gnthb:
     
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    Blimey :gnthb:
     
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    Fantastic picture.
     
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    What a great photo!

    My moneys on the greenfinches!
     
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    However did I miss this fantastic shot? I almost expect them to come flying out of the picture.

    Thanks for sharing, Rob. :gnthb::gnthb:
     
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