I had a short walk this lunchtime to enjoy the sunny weather that wasn't expected.
I intended walking alongside Witton Brook but saw a small flock of Waxwings over on Marbury Lane to the right of this image.
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
By the time I had reached the spot the Waxwings had flown but at least I had seen them through my binoculars and had a record shot... my first for two years.
By the time I had reached the spot the Waxwings had flown but at least I had seen them through my binoculars and had a record shot... my first for two years.
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This male Blackbird was feeding on the same berries as the Waxwings...
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... and did his best to impersonate one.
A Grey Squirrel was feeding alongside one of the hides at Haydn's Pool.
I have been visiting Haydn's Pool for a few years and this was the first time there wasn't a bird on the water... and not a wader in sight.
Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
I saw this male Bullfinch as I made my way back towards Marbury Lane...
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...he was also feeding on red berries.
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
Love the blackbird! The yellow eye ring is too cool! And nice berry shots! It seems odd not to have anything on that water. It looks like a bird haven.
ReplyDeletebeautiful blackbird, bullfinch and varmint, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pitty you did not made a shoot of the waxwings! They are beautiful! But the pictures you have made for this post are even beautiful
ReplyDeleteSome very nice photos there Andrew. I have no patience with birds i must admit. But i think i will have to try one day.
ReplyDeleteValleysshutterbug
Nice that your knee is better that you are able to take a short walk once again. The bullfinch is a very colorful guy.
ReplyDeleteI stil haven't seent he Waxwings this year. I really like the picture with the berry in the balckbirds mouth, but not touching it's beak. From Findlay
ReplyDeletewhat a great treat for the birds. lovely views. ( :
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the Bullfinch, he is beautiful. You have a nice walk, but not too much!
ReplyDeleteGreat Photos Andrew. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThe Blackbird, and Bullfinch are equally beautiful. I pretty much missed our Cedar Waxwings altogether this season...kind of bummed, but oh well, another time. I got a few in the early dawn hours, and will tuck in some better images to share on Tuesday...have to hide them...they are just that not so good;')
ReplyDeleteBeautiful contrast with the black feathers and the red berries.
ReplyDeleteThese shots are way too cool! Love that bullfinch. I've never seen that one before.
ReplyDeleteYummy! Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThey do love red berries! :-) Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the 'wally close glasgow' tip, the tiles are gorgeous!
Beautiful birds!
ReplyDeletethe colors in these are fantastic, I love the reds and yellows... beautiful shots
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous photos, Andrew! Now I know what a Waxwing looks like!
ReplyDeleteHad lots of lovely walks round here when I was younger. Over in Middlewich now.
ReplyDeleteGreat sequence, Andrew!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteYour photo of the berries really do look delicious. No wonder the birds and squirrels can't leave them alone.
ReplyDeleteReminded me much of home. Thank you ! Please have a good Tuesday.
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Outstanding captures! I always say - "find the berries and you'll find the birds" :)
ReplyDeleteThe image of the Blackbird with the berry is amazing. What a truly fabulous capture.
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
That looks like such an inviting place. Nice shots of the blackbird and love that bullfinch.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteLove the black bird the most... ;))
Warm greetings, Anna
That bullfinch is awesome. Boy those must be some good berries!
ReplyDeleteThe countryside looks great with the sunshine and blue sky and the bullfinch is especially beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNice post, great photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy WBW to you!
Nice Blackbird shots Andrew, and lovely light on the Bullfinch.
ReplyDeleteThat short walk - but a lot of nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteThe black bird, blue sky and red berries... wow!
Beautiful birds, colours and of course - the lovely sunshine! Seems like we have had grey weather for a month now! Zzzzz...
ReplyDeleteGreetings Pia
The blackbird is very handsome!
ReplyDeleteReally like the Bullfinch. I think seeing them is always a highlight.
ReplyDeleteIf the truth be told I had not heard of Francolins before I got to Oman!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne
Beautiful series love all the colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a really nice area to walk! Thank you for sharing your birds. Really nice images.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the red berry bushes are the go!! EVERYTHING seems to like them!!!
ReplyDeleteAndrew what a lovely post.... those berries are a god send for just about everything arnt they
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