Weather is defying the gloomy forecast and turned out quite pleasant today with no wind or rain except a few minor droplets for very brief period. After taking the full frame camera/300mm plus 2 x converter yesterday and finding the birds were far too close to get in focus, I removed the converter today - but probably needed it LOL
Very cropped shots for the Bearded Tits (yes I will refer to them as Tits even if they are not members of the Tit family ! )
Will put up more pics of other birds shortly ..............
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Regards, Hazel
gaynorsl said: I have a feeling that other birds also have to have grit in the gizzard to grind up the seeds they eat, I'm thinking of the sparrows I see on the road picking up the gravel, and also wonder about the caged budgies eating what was it, cuttlefish shell I think, maybe doing the same job?
Yes, I believe so Gaynor as I saw Reed Buntings taking grit from the trays and maybe a lot of seed eaters practice the same behaviour to help grind up the harder seeds. It's always good to learn more about birds - life is never dull when it comes to watching our feathered friends and learning from them !
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@ Nige, glad you managed to catch up with a Rail at Pennington. Walter wasn't too impressed with me having no live worms for him lol
Thanks Gaynor, glad you have Tich back in the garden and hope he keeps his prime territory !
gaynorsl said:there was a shouting match when my sis-in-law was here, opposite each other with a yard between, no feathers flew thankfully.
lol Gaynor, I thought your relatives were getting out of control for a moment ha ha ! just put a cup of tea in her hand and slice of cake in her mouth lol
Kind regards, Ann
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Unknown said:Firecrest? Can't wait to see that.
Me neither, I've never seen one, so no pressure Hazel
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