It is ages since I posted on my bird blog, but here are a few recent photos from the garden during December and the start of January. I still have October and November to go through!!!!
European robin (Erithacus rubecula).
House sparrow (Passer domesticus), female.
Common blackbird (Turdus merula) one of the young birds...
As above.
Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) on the windowsill.
As above.
As above.
Great tit (Parus major).
Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus).
European robin (Erithacus rubecula)...
As above...
As above.
Eurasian Nuthatch or Wood Nuthatch (Sitta europaea).
Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)...
As above.
Great excitement here yesterday morning, I glanced out of the window and commented that the bird on the step did not look familiar, I grabbed the camera and took 4 quick photos through the window and it was gone. Did a bit of research and came up with Cirl Bunting, a first so far as we know in the garden, and certainly a first for both of us.
Cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus)...
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I had a fall at the end of November and damaged my Tamron lens. I am still waiting for the spare part (staff shortage so I am told) so all these photos were taken with my old camera the Nikon D3200 with the
55 -300mm telephoto lens. This old lens just will not work on my new D3500 camera!
That Cirl bunting is a beauty. I was taken with the fluffiness of the Great tit too. Great shots, Diane, whatever lens you used! However, I can imagine how it feels not to be able to use your newer camera!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Marie. I find that I am really missing my Tamron, the other lens really does not compare. I love the birds in winter, we see them so much closer, and it is interesting that we have seen new ones as well. It is the first year we have seen the Nuthatch here. Cheers Diane
DeleteHi Diane - they are all stunning photos ... the Sparrowhawk is great to see - but so are the others. The Cirl Bunting is a delight to see - and the cirl bunting is the mascot on the signs for the village of Stokeinteignhead in Devon. So happy you have a new species in the garden ... wonderful to see you with a few photos again. Cheers and Happy New Year - I hope!! Take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary, interesting that the Cirl Bunting is a mascot as well. I will be happy when I eventually get my Tamron lens back in use so I can also use the newer camera. It is so much simpler to use!
DeleteI am hoping that 2022 will be a better year for us all, but I suspect we are going to have to learn to live with COVID. I am extra cautious having had pneumonia 3x. At this stage I am simply looking forward to having a holiday once again!
Keep safe, Cheers Diane
Wow...how exciting is the new bird!!! I love the ones it's looking straight into the viewfinder/lens!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful winter bird portraits indeed.
Thanks for linking up with us this week at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
Thanks Anni and always good to see a new bird, the Nuthatch is also new to our garden. Thanks so much for hosting. Keep safe Diane
DeleteA Cirl Bunting in the garden is a great find Diane. i have to travel to the south coast to see those and even then they are only in a few regular places, not widespread. Good to see you back with photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, the bunting has certainly cheered up our week here :-) I am still struggling to find time to do all the things I want to - I am sure the time is going quicker than it used to!!! Weekly posts may well become monthly posts!
DeleteKeep safe and take care, Diane
Oh yes! All of these cuties, minus the last one, are familiar.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and the comment. The Cirl Bunting was a surprise and I hope it visits again. I am sure I miss a lot of visitors as so often I just glance out of the window and see something new. Now if I had the time to sit there all day...... Cheers Diane
DeleteHello,:=) What an amazing sighting of the little Cirl Bunting, I know how exiting it is to see a new bird in the garden. I once saw a Rock Bunting many years ago, but have never seen it since, but I hope that is not your case. Splendid sharp shots of the Blue tits, the Robin, Sparrow Hawk, and Nuthatch. A delightful variety of birds.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the visit and the comment. The Cirl Bunting has certainly made the week for us :-) I am sure if I watched more I would see other new birds, there just are not enough hours in the day! Keep well Diane
DeleteYou have such diverse colors and shapes of birds in your world! I love the face of the tit, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!
I think the Bluetit is my favourite, they really are cute, and the friendliest. Thanks for hosting. Diane
DeleteYou managed to take some nice photos anyway. I love the ones with the birds fluffed up keeping warm in the winter weather.
ReplyDeleteThey seem to be doing a lot of fluffing up at present!!! Thanks for the comment, Diane
DeleteBonjour mon amie.
ReplyDeleteJolie série des oiseaux des jardins avec un nouveau venu ! Super. Le bruant zizi n'est jamais venu au jardin chez moi, tu as de la chance de l'avoir vu.
L'épervier sait où les petits oiseaux se trouvent en hiver, attention. Belle photo.
Bonne année Diane et bonne santé (pour l'objectif tombé aussi lol)
Salut Nathalie. Ce fut une grande surprise de voir le bruant zizi. Cela m'a fait très plaisir. La pièce pour l'objectif est dans le post - j'attends toujours !
DeleteTout le meilleur pour 2022. Diane
Great shots. I am always amazed as how you manage to capture their character with your camera.
ReplyDeleteI can assure you there is a lot of luck attached to my photos :-))))) Cheers Diane
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