Highlight for me was this hybrid Carrion x Hooded Crow as it was by far the most 'Hooded' individual that I have seen in the area. The features that distinguish it from a pure Hoodie are the black feathers in the vent, scapulars, rump and axillaries. Certainly this bird is much closer to the Hooded Crow end of the spectrum than Carrion Crow!
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Good effort. There was a similar bird hanging around the Riccarton park & ride last year. I never managed to get close to it (usualy driving!) but it was nearer hoodie than carrion.
cheers, Bruce Kerr, Loanhead.
I suppose this could be the same bird as it would not be too far - as the crow flies!...
Might try to get to Yellowcraigs to have a look for the Hoodie that is down there this winter.
All the best
Geoff
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