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Forwarded from email.

From: >colingreaves@btinternet.com
To: Adam Hartley adamchartley@gmail.com

> jasoncppk@yahoo.co.uk
Sent: Saturday,31st March 2012, 20:03
Subject: Odd bird

Hi Adam and Jason,

I wonder if you or any of your readers would be able to aid in the identification of a mystery bird.

My wife and I have seen it on several occations since early January whilst out walking our dogs

around Kirtlington quarry.

My wife refers to it as ''the pretty bird'' but we would like to give it its proper name if possible?

The bird is about the size of a sparrow with red wings but we are unable to find it in our bird book

and did wonder if it could be an escape from a local aviary!

Please find attached photograph.

Regards

Colin Greaves

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