I was thrilled to see a Redpoll on a feeder from the kitchen window on Wednesday afternoon. I mentioned it to a knowledgeable birding friend and he immediately asked if I have any birch trees in the garden - the reason for a male Redpoll calling! This image including a Goldfinch too shows the size of the Redpoll. Now, of course, I'm looking out for both a male and a female Redpoll!
Was delighted to see this selection of birds this morning and more particularly the House Sparrow which I haven't seen in the garden for a very long time. I know there are two Jays regularly visiting to feed but have yet to capture them in the same image. I much prefer photographing birds in/on vegetation but sometimes they can only be captured on the bird table which is now stable again. Perhaps the images will be sharper! At least there are fewer squirrels getting food off the bird table which is pleasing.
Although these relationships weren't confirmed, Granny was looking after Granddaughter and dog while parents and Grandad were paddling on their boards. Lovely to see, and all were very chatty and told me where some Starlings could be seen in trees! A Mute Swan bathed in evening light.
I was pleased to capture a few atmospheric sunset photographs last evening with water and reeds picking up some colour.
I knew recent weeks have been busy but hadn't realised it's almost a month since I last posted to the blog!
Went to Wicken Fen over the weekend to catch some starling murmurations and those images will follow in a later posting. The highlight was seeing a male Hen Harrier but sadly I didn't have the best shutter speed for it was the sunset had been holding my attention. It was also great to capture a few Fieldfares and Greylag Geese in the evening light.
