Quiz

Only just got in from work so I'm going to have to have a look at this one later or in the morning
WS

I thought it might have been a Guillemot, but they only have one egg. Looks like more clues are needed TB
WS

I thought you might have got some inspiration having had a SLEEP on(under)it.(think I'm going to start a crossword next time )

That might be a good idea TB As the sleep did'nt work I'm off to the Pub to try some Boddingtons inspiration
WS

Eider duck ? but i thought they were black and white

Lai

I new that would happen We were out about 5 mins when Mrs S came up with Eiderdown from the clue. I though someone is going to beat me so I'm logged on in a internet cafe, and you got there first again. I did look at Eider in my bird book but did'nt think that was it from the pic
WS

Me too WS - i only connected it with the clue not the photo ......................... so let's wait and see :study:


Lai

Laikipia wrote:Eider duck ? but i thought they were black and white

Lai

Eider it is,the females are brown and raise the young,the males have nothing to do with raising the young.This picture was taken looking into the sun which dilutes the colours(making it more difficult).The "roman nose"is the clue to the i.d. if you can't see the colour.Profiles or call/voice is often the key to bird recognition.

Well done Lai I was in a shopping precinct, in Colwyn Bay, and I invested a £1 in one of the PC terminals but there was a fault it would'nt connect to the internet. It took me 1/2 hour to get someone to sort it out, but I would'nt have got on before you. Good clue TB I could kick myself for not getting it before we went out. Must have been still half asleep
WS

Lai you got my second choice that I mentioned, I was waiting for TB to come back on Mallard when I posted it and then missed yesterday, I was having a dilema over Eider or Mallard and chose mallard first Well done you for getting there
littlewid-x-

Thanks WS and Littlewid - it was only the clue not the photo as I always thought they were black and white, so you learn something new everyday. Thanks Tigerburnie

WS you do make me smile - nice try with the internet cafe, Mrs S must have been impressed with your getting out of the shopping

Lai

Another dickie bird.......

Bullfinch - and very handsome too.

We have a few who visit our feeders.

Lai

Too easy huh!............. flutterby?.........

Only because we are lucky enough to have several visiting Tigerburnie.

Thinking about the butterfly ......................


Lai

Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary

littlewid-x-

High Brown Fritillary ....................

Lai

Not a clue
WS

Well at least you are honest WS

Lai

High Brown Fritillary

SM

I too thought High Brown,but seemingly we don't get those in Scotland.The picture was taken at nearly 2000 feet ,not that far from the Glen Shee ski slopes.The surprise is on it's underneath........

I dont even like this guess but cant think of anything else Tigerburnie ..............

Chequered Skipper ???

Lai

Still thinking of a second guess TB wil get back to this unless someone beats me in the mean time, but I am still thinking

littlewid-x-

The Dark Green Frittillary,to be found on moors,downs and seacliffs and the surprise is it's bright green underneath.

Thanks Tigerburnie - not one i've ever heard of or seen.

Lai