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01/05 Red-throated Diver 1, Llyn Clywedog
07/02 Whooper Swan 44, Lake Vyrnwy
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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Leucistic Brambling


Over 100 Brambling this morning and was really pleased to have a Leucistic

 

 

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2 comments:

  1. Simon Boyes13 March 2022 at 08:51

    Leucism is a genetic condition resulting in partial loss of pigmentation. Leucistic birds can often survive well, though they are more visible to predators. Albinos on the other hand are pink-eyed, weak and rarely survive in the wild for long.

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  2. Kev Joynes14 March 2022 at 13:28

    Lovely.

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