#2 is a cormorant but I don't know the species... there are many. Note
the little hook at the end of the bill. They are fish eaters and swim
under water to catch them. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormorant>
A close relative in my part of the world and south down into South
America is the anhinga <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anhinga> They are
also fish eaters and swim under water to catch them. But note the
needle sharp bill (no hook on the end). The long neck aids the anhinga
in striking fish like a snake. They impale the fish on their beaks,
bring it to the surface and flip their heads upward to dislodge the fish
and catch it in their mouths on the way down.
#3 I haven't a clue
Chuck Norcutt
On 5/2/2015 1:02 PM, ChrisB wrote:
That one seems to be a chaffinch, Philippe. Perhaps he has seen something on
the glass that looks like food and is trying to get at it.
Chris
On 2 May 15, at 16:04, Philippe <philippe.amard@xxxxxx> wrote:
Could any of you help us put a name onto this species,
and perhaps explain why this young fellow has been repeatedly banging against
this and the opposite side window of our living-room since early morning
yesterday?
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/Birdy-8416.jpg.html
<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/Birdy-8416.jpg.html>
and the next two - all three can be viewed large
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