My picture of the day...

[Willpar]

Good one Snappy.

[SnappyMac]

Another cracking bird SM. Think I need to take a wee trip doon the coast soon to see them for myself!

Thanks Linda, I do like to see and hear them.

[SnappyMac]

Good one Snappy.

Thanks William

[PimperneBloke]

My, what knobbly knees!! I'd not noticed the pupil going to the edge of the iris before, either... will have to check some of my pics You know I love a Carrotbill

[Jacksparrow]

As your super photo demonstrates the Oystercatcher always has a surprised look. I always enjoy seeing them.

[SnappyMac]

My, what knobbly knees!! I'd not noticed the pupil going to the edge of the iris before, either... will have to check some of my pics You know I love a Carrotbill

Thanks PB Perhaps it is so it can see where it is putting it's bill...

[SnappyMac]

As your super photo demonstrates the Oystercatcher always has a surprised look. I always enjoy seeing them.

Yes I can it as well Jack.

[SnappyMac]

Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea)

Photo taken at: RSPB The Lodge Sandy, Bedfordshire https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge


Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildl ... on-redpoll

[Willpar]

Don't think I have ever seen one. Great Pic Snappy.

[PimperneBloke]

Don't think I have ever seen one. Great Pic Snappy.

That's two of us William, so I think "common" is a definite misnomer!!
Nice shot Snappy