BIRDS! G.C. Bird Survey photos.

Thanks wiseoldowl :D
Posting those pics has gave me the itch to get back out with the camera.

SF

 

Very sharp pics SF, I haven't seen our Coal Tits for months.

 

Got some more will try to post later


SF

 

Nice goldfinch pic woo, plenty visiting my garden this year but still not managed to capture a shot in the sunshine.

Same to you SausageFingers, nice pics especially the gull.

Thought I would put this nuthatch pic on this thread

 

Here's a couple of more shots...

"Super" Sparrow :D


The only time I've seen a woodpecker in our garden (or in the local vicinity for that matter!)


All taken with a Canon 350D and a 70-200mm Zoomie wide open!

 

I can't actually remember what was in that feeder...
Hmmm "Smoked Woodpecker" - can you eat that ?

SF

 

Great capture, very sharp.

 

Sitting at the computer earlier today, I heard a loud 'thud' against the patio window at the back of the house.
Went out to investigate and was just in time to reach this little chap before the cat did!
I believe I'm correct in saying this is a Dunnock?
It was obviously stunned but appeared otherwise uninjured, so I kept an eye on it for a while, making sure said cat (which was lurking with intent) was kept away.
Couldn't resist grabbing the camera for a few opportunistic close-up shots while it sat there recovering.
Happily, after about 15 minutes 'recovery time' it perked up and flew off! :yess:

First two photos taken shortly after I found it, still looking a bit stunned.





Third photo taken about 10 minutes later, looking a bit perkier now. Just a few seconds later it was gone!

 

Awww bless, you can see in the first two pictures his little claws are all curled up with shock, but the last picture they look a lot better.
Great photo's Trunky :thumb:

 

Nice one Trunky,well done for saving the little thing.

 

They are very attractive birds but often overlooked, looks like it recovered ok.:thumb:

 

Yes, lovely little birds, i get a lot here.
I hope he's okay now :(