All photos were taken through the window - the only hide I have !
Eurasian magpie (Pica pica)...
As above...
As above.
Great Tit (Parus major) - Male...
As above...
As above.
Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)...
As above...
As above.
Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) male.
As above.
Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto).
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis).
European greenfinch (Chloris chloris).
As above
House sparrow (Passer domesticus) both males.
As above
My friend from South Africa taking photos of birds through the open window with his two assistants 😉 Such a fun photo.
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Lol. Those assistants are quite helpful I see.
ReplyDeleteI recognize the magpie now but have never seen one in nature.
Such a great photo of the two dogs. Hope all is well Diane.
DeleteHi Diane - beautiful photos ... such a pleasure to see these birds ... all delightful - tits, chaffinches, magpie - not so much! Collared dove and the goldfinch and greenfinch ... and then the house sparrows. While wonderful, so helpful assistants - what a fun photo ... great to see - thank you - Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary, I thought that photo of Patrick with the dogs was well worth sharing. Not much of a selection at home of birds but we never go anywhere anymore. Keep well, Cheers Diane
DeleteWonderful bird pics. Thank you for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteI love the eager assistants.
Enjoy the week.
Thanks Dixie for the visit and the comment, the assistants were really a fun shot. Stay safe Diane
DeleteHave you noticed how your garden birds are in such good condition? All ready for the breeding season. The best lookers get the girl or vice versa. It is interesting Diane that you have noted more Goldfinches and Greenfinches recently. i think that some of these finches migrate further south than we imagine. How else would they appear at this time, and who wouldn't want to spend the winter near the Mediterranean Sea?
ReplyDeleteYe you are right winter at the Med would be great but not at present with COVID around. The amount of food 'our' birds get through they should be in good condition!! Take care Diane
DeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteSo you're not often on FB and I am not often on Blogger! It makes it difficult to "meet" in between!
Lovely photos of your garden feathered friends!
I am actually near Arcachon at Le Teich until next thursday and at the bird preserve daily... Just in case you would enjoy a day out watching some birds and so we could meet at long last! Like you I can't wait to go back to Africa and I am planning a trip to Tanzania for february next year and probably Namibia and Botswana too!
Enjoy your weekend and hope to see you soon!
Carine there is no chance we can go to Arcachon we would not be happy staying in accommodation and with the curfew a day trip is not a good idea. In fact we have been nowhere since February 2020. We had to cancel our trip around Italy, I an only thankful that we went to RSA at the end of 2019, not sure when we will make it again. I have had 2 vaccinations but Nigel will only get his second jab in May sometime. He is younger than me and only managed to get his first vaccination because of underlying conditions. Keep safe, warm hugs, Diane
DeleteSuch fabulous feathered visitors! We have European goldfinch and greenfinch and chaffinch here in New Zealand, too! The photo from your friend is just adorable to see, I'm glad you shared it with us :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!
Wonder how the European birds got to NZ. Maybe escapees from an aviary!! Yes I love the shot of the dogs with Patrick. Take care and keep well Diane
DeleteBeautiful birds visit your hide. Fantastic captures!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the visit and the comment it is appreciated. keep safe Diane
DeleteLoved the "birding" dogs. That's priceless. And all your birds are glorious...my favorite is the Tit perched on the elephant.
ReplyDeleteI want to send you my thanks for sharing this week. Happy Birding!!
I agree the two dogs are amazing - "What you looking at Dad?" I also love the Bluetit on the Elephant. Thanks for hosting. Hope all is well Diane
DeleteMagpies are very common in here, we often observe them with my son during our walks :) As always very cute pictures of small birdies, have a lovely week :)
ReplyDeleteWe have the two nesting in a neighbours tree, the first time they appeared was last year, never seen them before. They are a pain as they pinch the eggs from the nesting small birds. Keep safe Diane
DeleteI love that last shot. His best advisors :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree it really is a great photo. Cheers Diane
DeleteYour Magpies are more accommodating than our own. I only need to go near the window and fly off. Same with Jackdaws. Around here all of the crow family are lumped together by the farming/ shooting fraternity, hence the birds are very scared of humans. Thanks for a first! A Blue For riding an elephant 🐘. Your photography pal has keen helpers there.
ReplyDeletePhil they are not really accommodating, they seldom let me get near, this was taken standing far back from the window and they were quite close to the house. Always a first of something new 😊. Keep well Diane.
DeleteLoved the last photo, it certainly brings a smile. 😊
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it just, it is adorable, so glad they sent it to me. Hope all well over there, Diane
DeleteI go to your photo blog all the time and was wondering why you are not posting so I jumped over here....BEAUTIFUL. I know I have a hard time photographing birds cause they see me coming and they are gone! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam and sorry about the delay in posting, just too much to do and little time for the computer. Birds are not easy, they need lots of patience really of which I am lacking! Hope you are well Diane
DeleteSo many great shots but that last one is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, that last shot is very special. Keep well Diane
DeleteHello Diane. I hope you are all keeping well. I am reading all sorts of horror stories from British online newspapers about the virus in France and other parts of the EU. can't blame you for enjoying the weather and staying garden centered.
ReplyDeletePhil we have just not been out now for 14 months other than fortnightly shopping, or Dr and Dentist. If only every one would do the same maybe there would be some COVID control. Too many disregarding rules and partying!!! Thank goodness we have a garden!! Keep safe Diane
DeleteBelíssimas fotos de belíssimos exemplares da avifauna portuguesa.
ReplyDeleteSe as fotos não foram tiradas em Portugal, as aves representadas são bastante comuns em Portugal.
Abraço amigo.
Juvenal Nunes
Le foto sono state scattate in Francia ma sì, molti degli stessi uccelli in giro per l'Europa. Grazie della visita e del commento.
DeleteBuona giornata. Diane