Brambling and Co

I ventured out on my first local walk for a long time.

This was fortunate as I found a male Brambling. 

I have not seen this species for many years, so it was a really good idea going for the walk.

Brambling (Male)

Chaffinch (Female)

I took a quick shot of this bird silhouette (below) high in a bare tree before it flew off again. It turned out to be a female Great-spotted Woodpecker.

Robin

Long-tailed Tit

A Mute Swan in the rushes.

Rook

This Wren (below) just didn't want to be photographed.

Moorhen

Spindle

Dunnock

Oak Leaves

Blue Tit

Great Tit

Rock Pipit Portfolio

The Rock Pipit is a bird I don't have to walk very far to find.

Venturing out along the coast line at Portland Bill this week I was able to shoot these images of this much overlooked bird in this area.

A hardy resident, this bird is able to withstand the ravages of the cold windy conditions often experienced around the Bill at this time.

 

Health check. Due to specific targeted exercises I am able to get out walking again. So far so good.

Everyone's Favourite

From the Archive

The Robin

You may know nothing about birds. 

However, you can probably identify a Robin.

Coal Tit

From the Archive

Another look into the archive for some Coal Tit images.

A really colourful and detailed species.