Anyone got a comb

**Babs** · 19-06-2008, 09:54 PM

Now then, this female blackbird I think looks really cute but I suspect all is not well due to the out of place feathers, do you think this is the case........................ Or do you think it just likes the scrufy look

**Merlin** · 19-06-2008, 09:59 PM

Problems here Babs. Goodness knows what it is about the feathering but the poor creature has a deformed beak which is crossed at the point.

Pete.

**Babs** · 19-06-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin

Problems here Babs. Goodness knows what it is about the feathering but the poor creature has a deformed beak which is crossed at the point.

Pete.

Well spotted Pete, I hadn't noticed in the pic, I have a male blackbird too who's beak is constantly open but he does get by and seems to eat okay.

and the feathers out of place has been like that for a couple of weeks

***Chocky*** · 19-06-2008, 10:39 PM

I thought it was a Cross Bill when I first looked at it.
He probably can't preen properly But then some ladies like the rugged look

**Merlin** · 19-06-2008, 10:41 PM

Well, nothing to do with moulting as birds don't moult with such severity and is a more slower process. Its a bit of a puzzle this one Babs.

Pete.

19-06-2008, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Babs Founder Member Info Real name: Barbara Location: Greater Manchester Gallery: 14 Equipment: The equipment I use is a Canon 30D with Sigma 50-500mm lens. I also have a garden hide from which I take most of my pictures. Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Apr 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Anyone got a comb Now then, this female blackbird I think looks really cute but I suspect all is not well due to the out of place feathers, do you think this is the case........................ Or do you think it just likes the scrufy look Attached Thumbnails

19-06-2008, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 780 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Problems here Babs. Goodness knows what it is about the feathering but the poor creature has a deformed beak which is crossed at the point. Pete.

19-06-2008, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 780 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, nothing to do with moulting as birds don't moult with such severity and is a more slower process. Its a bit of a puzzle this one Babs. Pete.

Thames valley birds - Bird Photos General If you have some interesting photos of birds, post them here. Please upload the photo rather than linking from an external source. Anyone got a comb

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)