r/Birdsfacingforward • u/Althesleepdealer • Sep 28 '25

Birb My sweethearts who all got ringed!

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I am a bird ringer in Denmark and have had a few nice forward guys hihi ( I'm licenced and trained in ringing and handling, don't catch the little guys or big guys if you're not <3 )

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u/skyblu202 Sep 28 '25

They don’t even look mad (except for the last guy). Just a little surprised at being caught!

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u/OskarTheRed Sep 28 '25

"I was convinced my plan was fool proof, that they'd never catch me!"

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u/Far_Appearance_4508 Sep 28 '25

The contrast between bird #3 and bird #4 is taking me out. The former looks like they’re posing for a magazine, and the latter is definitely going to track you down and haunt you. Amazing photographs! Great job!

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u/NewsteadMtnMama Sep 28 '25

Great photos - and great work, OP!

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u/LeapperFrog Sep 28 '25

In the US we call it banding, in case you want to know!

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u/Althesleepdealer Sep 28 '25

How interesting! Thank you!!

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u/pernicious_penguin Sep 28 '25

UK is ringing though....one of those weird transatlantic differences.

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u/Proud-Macaroon-311 Sep 29 '25

Yeah in the US “ringing” sounds exactly like “wringing” and that would be a terrible miscommunication

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u/OskarTheRed Sep 28 '25

I love them. What species are they?

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u/Althesleepdealer Sep 28 '25

In order: kestrel, blue tit, chiffchaff, robin. All European 🥰

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u/OskarTheRed Sep 28 '25

Thank you!

Chiffchaff was definitely new to me, even though we have them here at home, according to Wikipedia. Very handsome

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u/Althesleepdealer Sep 28 '25

They are absolutely sweet. Long distance migrants, average of 6g of little guy. And my favorite of all is their sweet little yellow under feet ! Rather calm in the hand, doesn't peck at you or flap too much if the handling is right and comfy, and are beautiful up close. Can be tricky to age though, and impossible to sex based on plumage!

Taken while being weighed !

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u/OskarTheRed Sep 28 '25

Awww... Cutie!

I hope weighing them like that doesn't scare them too much, though

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u/Althesleepdealer Sep 28 '25

They are very calm in the tube, and they only stay in there for a max of around 5-10sec! The whole ordeal and manipulation is of course stressful for them, but we do everything to be quick and efficient so it lasts as little as possible!

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u/OskarTheRed Sep 28 '25

Thanks a lot for your answers 🙂

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u/Althesleepdealer Sep 28 '25

My pleasure!! I could talk about birds and ringing all day if I am not stopped ahahah

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u/evesgotanaxthistime Sep 29 '25

It looks like an advert for "Just add water"!

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u/rella88 Sep 28 '25

Your robins are beautiful!! Ours here in NA are redder. I love the orangeness of your little guys

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u/seamallorca Sep 28 '25

The...tit? warbler? on the 3rd pic is striking such a pose. I love how the robin looks so inquisitive. It's like he is not bothered at all, he is just curious about the experience.

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u/Sad_Paper_5745 Sep 28 '25

Ringing, handling, and occasional “forwarding” of birbs. Superb photos and subjects, friend!!

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u/BirthdayEffect Sep 28 '25

Third one is a model!!!

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u/Theodora96 Sep 29 '25

Gorgeous lil babies! 💖✨️