Monday 24 February 2014

The Annoying Stick!

On Sunday I visited Marbury Park  to see what was about, I saw plenty of birds and got some great pictures. This picture below of a gorgeous Nuthatch could of probably been one of the best pictures I had ever taken if it wasn't for that pesky stick! The sun was out all day shining behind me, straight onto the birds allowing me to get some fantastic shots.


I like the Nuthatch below just popping his head in to the sun and as you can see if you look closely this bird is ringed on it's right leg.


I think this Nuthatch was a male because of the rather reddish, chestnutty flanks, these birds are always nice to see especially in the sun light.


The wood was filled with bird song on Sunday, one species which was singing included a Robin belting it's song out loud and proud.

As you can see this Kingfisher picture is rather blurry, as it was flying rather fast. There were in fact two of these stunning birds flying back and forth into one dense bush with fish in their mouths.


I was surprised to see only one Reed Bunting feeding on the feeders; this male imparticular was frequently visiting the floor and the feeding tray.


To be honest there wasn't much on the mere, however the Great Crested Grebes were displaying to one another which was nice to see (couldn't get a picture because they were to far away, apart from this solitary one that came quiet close).


A nice end to the half term holiday, especially as I got to see the Bittern again. Come back on Tuesday night for a great mystery bird quiz question.

13 comments:

  1. Those pesky sticks do it on purpose Findlay...lol.
    Looks like you had a perfect day to finish off your holiday, sunshine and plenty of bird life, can't be bad?
    So, it's back to the hard work again now?...[;o)

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  2. i get lots of those 'stick' photos. :) beautiful kingfisher buzzing by, but i love that bunting!

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  3. I get alot of "twiggy" shots, it is a shame as it's on a great perch and pose. Though the light on the second nuthatch is really nice.
    My garden Dunnock was in full voice today.

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  4. There has always got to be a twig trying to get in on the act, evenso great shots.
    All the best Gordon.

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  5. nice series of photos, with or without sticks

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  6. However you do it, you've got a great collection! The GreatCrested Grebe is a stunner for sure!

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  7. Never tire of Nuthatches of any variety. The Reed Bunting and Grebe are wonderful too!

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  8. Very good shots all the same. You'll find a lot of those sticks on your travels.

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  9. Terrific shots. I love the Nuthatches, and that Grebe is really cool!

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  10. I hate it when those sticks don't get out of the way! Nice shots, Findlay.

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  11. The only photo-spoiler worse than twigs is when the bird deliberately tries to cast its shadow on you to get a better look.

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  12. ;) awe, I sure know that frustration...you want to say...can you move a bit to the left, the right, or can you please clip the branch in front of your face. Sometimes, you just have to make it work and you did a fine job!

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  13. These are absolutely love shots - and I know the feeling of sticks getting in the way. The last photo of the grebe is stunning!

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