Sunday 24 February 2013

A few birds from the garden.............................................................................

Just a few birds from my garden today.
I am due to have my knee op on Tuesday (it's been brought forward a day) so hopefully I will be getting out and about a bit more soon.

A Robin on the new metal feeder... this feeder has survived the squirrels attempts to destroy it so far.

My garden hoovers the Woodpigeons are ever present as usual...

 ...taking a drink after wolfing down the peanuts I had put out.

 I now have a pair of Robins in the garden...

 ...but I haven't managed to capture a pic of both of them together.

The male Blackbird was also using the bird bath.

The Robins are still using the hole in my fence to come and go.

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25 comments:

  1. Michelle24 February 2013 at 13:56

    Delightful birds. Always nice to see here. The very best of luck to you with your surgery.

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  2. Bob Bushell24 February 2013 at 14:01

    Good luck with your new leg. How long will it take?

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  3. ADRIAN24 February 2013 at 14:01

    Good luck with the knee Andrew.
    I'm sure things will be fine. Modern knees are better than old.
    I see you are picking up crap. The previous comment is anyonesymouses. Just uncheck anonymous in comment settings. Don't put on the daft Ketchup thingy a real pain that is.
    When you get your new legs try not to shoot the girlfriend....It is frowned upon.

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  4. The Herald24 February 2013 at 14:12

    Best of luck with the knee op Andrew, I'm sure you'll be back up and running, as they say, in no time!!

    Great shots of the garden birds...[;o)

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  5. Sharon M24 February 2013 at 14:27

    Great photos! Good luck with the operation!

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  6. John @ Beans and I on the Loose24 February 2013 at 15:21

    Sharp bird photos. Using a tripod? I'll be thinking of you Tuesday. Be strong.

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  7. holdingmoments24 February 2013 at 15:56

    Hope the knee thing goes OK.

    So, 2 Robins. Maybe the sound of fluttering feet soon :-)

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  8. MadSnapper24 February 2013 at 16:07

    good luck with the surgery.. one of these pigeons looks like he is laughing at us... they are all beautiful.

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  9. MoiCLouLou24 February 2013 at 16:19

    Great shots Andrew, love the little robin, beautiful!
    Louise

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  10. Unknown24 February 2013 at 16:43

    Dear Andrew,
    I do love looking at your bird photographs.
    I hope the 'op' is a success and that you have minimal disruption.
    Kirk

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  11. TexWisGirl24 February 2013 at 16:56

    just love your robins, blackbirds and hoovers, too!

    good luck on tuesday! i hope they can repair you to good as almost-new!

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  12. grammie g24 February 2013 at 16:58

    Hi Andrew...All lovely crisp clear shot's of your garden friends ...I like the water shaking of the dove!!
    Don't push the getting out to soon after surgery!! I had physical therapy for weeks after mine until it was right!! If you don't you could have a limp on that knee when you walk..that's what happened to a friend of mine who had that surgery and no therapy..just suggesting!!
    Hope all goes well on Tuesday!!
    ♥
    Gracexx

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  13. Maya24 February 2013 at 18:16

    Love ALL the pics! The pigeon looks like a clay fixture - amazing. So glad you posted a shot of the 'little door'. I sure have been wondering if they are still using it :)
    Will be sending good thoughts for you on Tuesday. Hang in there...let them take good care of you and it will all be okay!
    **((virtual hugs))**

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  14. Brian King24 February 2013 at 18:55

    These are all beautiful! Love the Woodpigeons! Handsome looking birds! I hope your surgery goes well and is a success!

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  15. Gary Jones24 February 2013 at 19:35

    great photos Andrew, and good luck with the operation, there'll be no stopping you afterwards!!

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  16. Magia da Inês24 February 2013 at 20:35

    ✿✿彡
    Lindas fotos.
    As aves são as joias da natureza.
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.
    ¸.•°✿✿彡

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)24 February 2013 at 21:33

    Best of luck on the surgery and a quick recovery! The birds are beautiful.

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  18. Nicki24 February 2013 at 22:31

    I had to do a double take on your pigeon shots - they almost look ceramic. Very colorful robins - our variety is a duller brown. Great images.

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  19. Anonymous25 February 2013 at 04:45

    Love those Robins, ours here have a red breast that covers much more of the underbody... good luck too... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #71!

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  20. Unknown25 February 2013 at 09:55

    Nice shots! The robins are so cute. Good luck with your knee op!

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  21. Arija25 February 2013 at 12:02

    All the best for your knee op. Hope you are up and running very soon.
    Love all your home birds and congrats on having a resident pair of robins.

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  22. Pantherka25 February 2013 at 12:34

    Andrew, these are wonderful pictures of birds.
    Good luck with your knee!
    Greetings.

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  23. PerthDailyPhoto25 February 2013 at 14:38

    Haha ! Had to laugh at your description of the doves Andrew, hoovers are exactly what they are, even way out here in Oz. hope all goes well tomorrow with the knee op, you'll feel like a new man soon. Take care.

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  24. Adam Tilt25 February 2013 at 19:42

    Great shots Andrew. Good luck with the op.

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  25. genie28 February 2013 at 17:59

    That wood pigeon really does look like it is wooden. Amazing bit of photography. What a precious robin. We are not seeing any of them these days. genie

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