I opened the shutters the other morning and there it was sitting in our cherry tree watching over the feeders and just waiting. It was not in the slightest bit disturbed by my presence!
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As above.  European greenfinch (Chloris chloris). Watch out guys the sparrowhawk is looking for its breakfast.  European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) and a Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).  Greenfinches and Goldfinches.  As above.  Greenfinch. With thanks to Richard for ID, these appear to be Emperor Geese (Anser canagicus) in someone's smallholding. They have a few exotic birds there so I see, but I need to try to get better photos with the bigger camera. All I was walking with here was the small Nikon Coolpix. See also my Photodiary Joining up with and |
I rarely see hawks. That one is a beauty and it looks small. The finches are always a treat. The geese are some I’ve never seen. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe sparrow hawks are medium size and can easily zap the doves. I have never seen these geese before either. It seems the come from Alaska and sometimes in Canada so keep a watch out!
DeleteHave a good weekend Diane
Hi diane, gorgeous photos. I especially love the first one. I'm not sure about the google blogger glitches. I find a lot of problems with the font these days. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Penny, google has a mind of its own and at times I find it a real pain when it takes over what one is doing!
DeleteYou have a good week as well and keep warm. Diane
Hello, Diane
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birds and photos. I like the cute Goldfinches and Greenfinch. The Sparrowhawk is a cool bird. Take care, enjoy your day!
Hi and thanks for the comment. I love the birds of prey, but I would prefer to see them in other places than the garden where I encourage the little birds! Stay safe and have a good week Diane
DeleteThe hawk was keeping a close eye! And you have some beautiful small birds with lots of color. Love those geese and you got great pics of them with your camera.
ReplyDeleteThankfully all the little birds were in hiding and so far as I know it moved on for breakfast elsewhere. Always good to see something a little different though.
DeleteKeep well and stay safe, Diane
What a gorgeous hawk. The other birds are pretty too, hopefully, too pretty for the hawk to eat. Hope your weekend is going well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean for the comment. I think it moved on while all 'our' birds were in hiding :-)) Keep well Diane
DeleteGosh, you have really captured the "look in the eye" of the predator!
ReplyDeleteHaha, Monica they naturally have a very beady look, who would want to argue with it!! Keep safe, cheers Diane
DeleteNice photos! It's cool seeing birds I don't see here in the US.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, I also love seeing birds that we do not see here. keep well Diane
DeleteThe geese, finches & tits are awesome sightings Diane, and terrific photos...but the sparrow hawk outside my window would keep me spellbound.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week ahead, and thanks for taking time to link in.
The Sparrowhawk had that very determined look but thankfully I think it moved elsewhere for breakfast. Thanks for the visit and for hosting. Keep well Diane
DeleteBonjour Diane,
ReplyDeleteNous avons le même visiteur en ce moment. Il vient jusque sur la terrasse pour attraper les petites Mésanges bleues gggrrrrrrr. Il ne faut pas qu'il croit que nos jardins sont des restaurants hi hi hi !!!
J'espère que tu vas bien. Je n'ai plus beaucoup de temps pour visiter les blogs, mais je passe de temps en temps.
Le printemps revient vite des jours et repars d'autres jours. Ce week-end, le vent est horrible.
Bises et à bientôt
Je ne vois pas souvent l'Épervier d'Europe heureusement. Merci pour votre visite. Oui, je suis d'accord que le vent est terrible. Bises et à bientôt, Diane
DeleteAmazing birds, thank's for sharing these wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteTake care and be well
Thanks Maria for the comment, always good to hear from you. Hope all is well Diane
DeleteA great collection of birds. I love the geese. For a while all I ever thought I'd see is Canada Geese, but have also seen some Snow Geese and Cackling Geese lately. I just love all the varieties.
ReplyDeleteThose are cracking pictures of the Sparrowhawk Diane. Much better than the ones I got this week. I find Sparrowhawks to be always on edge, ready to fly off at the first hint hint of humans. We are just warming up here. With all the other things going on this has been the most awful winter. And now we've lost our May trip to Greece.
ReplyDeleteSparrowhawk means healthy garden. Always great to see and still gives a thrill when I see one perched or just fly through
ReplyDeleteGreenfinches and goldfinches are super cute!
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