More inspirational patchwork

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This time from Andy Johnson at Start Point, check it out HERE

These are fantastic and fascinating. Please, keep the coming!

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  1. Pod2 May 2013 at 07:50

    Does Blue-headed Wagtail count as a species?

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    1. Pat Work2 May 2013 at 13:43

      I'm afraid not, we've deemed it too common

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