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I was surprised to see a pair of Hawfinch taking a bath in the river near my apartment…don’t really see this species much in summer.
There were other birds bathing too:
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And using the river’s other facilities..
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Other stuff around included lone singing Japanese Bush Warblers and Oriental Reed Warblers (both probably just passing through), Bull-headed Shrike, Asian House Martin and Masked Buntings.
Plus the usual…
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That’s a nifty selection of fine East Asian birds you have there, Stu !
Thanks John, yes nice to see them near my apartment.