WHAT I SAW TODAY.....

[Jacksparrow]

It was well worth the wait Mike as they are cracking photos. She was really enjoying the half a coconut.

[Placido]

Superb, Mike

[Willpar]

Lovely photos Mike. Not seen one in a while, lesser or greater.

[greenfinch2]

Poor birds I have very few at the moment.

[squirrel]

Lovely picture Mike! Very clear and in focus!!

I have had a new visitor to my garden. I have had a Gold Crest. Many of you may have these on a regular basis, but until this week I have never seen one in my garden. Also I have had 2 Sparrows - a male and a female. They are new to my garden too. I have seen them up the road from my many times over the years but they haven't ventured into my garden much before this winter. They are quite regular these days.

[Placido]

, Squirrel !!
I saw a goldcrest once - it certainly isn't something one ever forgets.

Glad that the sparrows are coming - surprised that they're new to you

[Mike_k]

Always good to see new birds in the garden. We get less these days as a lot of trees in the garden and the other side of the fence were cleared, so I think there is less cover for them to then come and feed. Also, I had to take away the fat balls because the bits dropping to the ground attracted rats :-( The half coconuts don't seem to give this problem. It hasn't been very cold either so perhaps they aren't so desperate to come and feed.

[Jacksparrow]

Cover is vital to attract House Sparrows. They are very social birds who like nothing more than congregating in a thick bush or Ivy and chattering to one another. My flock numbers around 30 most of the time and when they chose my garden to chatter the noise is unbelievable.

[Mike_k]

Some quickies from today. Not the best light so high ISO, large aperture....

[Mike_k]

One more....