Kicking off this year's odds and sods with Starlings in a rainbow on that extreme rarity: sunshine.
It was early morning, with the sun barely cresting the tree line. We were able to get out for our morning walk as it wasn't raining. This photo is my trusty Canon 80D and Sigma 18-300mm lens zoomed in at 300mm.
Pulling back a bit.
And finally all the way back.
Oh, 2024 got off to a good start with this.
So far my cat, perhaps two neighbouring cats visiting our garden, a local fox and Tawny owl, and this trap have accounted for at least five of the beasties. Sightings of rats in our garden are getting rarer, so I think I'm winning. Two rather timid and wary rats, that I know of, are proving more elusive to catch. I've resorted to buying a lethal trap. The trap was triggered, yesterday, but no rat, sadly. Though a mouse might have triggered it, and was small enough to be within the kill bar.
90% luck, 5% field craft, 5% camera skills.
Great shots Bob. Don't see many hares around here. They all look a bit damp with the morning dew ... . The sun has come out here now, which is rare ... particularly on a Bank Holiday ...
Thanks BD. The hares are definitely coming out more at the moment. There were 11 in the field where I took the photos. A lovey day too.... second day of sunshine here... not wanting to jinx it.
Thanks Hazy. No luck seeing it again yesterday morning. Very wet today. If I had known it was a scarce find I would’ve followed it to get a better photo. Everyday is a school day.
Great selection Hazy. The Wagtail was a great catch. Plus the Grebe building it’s best. Lovely to see
Got some more firsts yesterday and had a great time seeing these wonderful birds. Very pleased with the outcome.
Stonechat male
Stonechat female
Dartford Warbler
The one I heard but didn’t see was the linnet. But Benji got that one so it’s all good.
Amazing that's a cracking set and lovely to catch the Warbler in such perfect poses. What a treat
Thanks Kevin it was a special moment. I can’t wait to get back there. This time in sun rather than rain.
Super set Mr Kes, two of my favourites beautifully captured :o)
Thanks PB. Thanks for viewing.
Stunning photo captures Mr K, and a Dartford Warbler too you lucky lad ! you should get those printed on to canvas to put on your wall, very well done and particularly love the DW side on posing so beautifully. Stonechats are one of my favourite birds as they are so attractive and often perch up nicely at the tops of bushes for their portrait ! thanks for sharing this magnificent set.
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Regards, Hazel