I took this week as an holiday as the weather forecast was good, however as usual the weather changed with a band of rain moving in from the west. I was hanging around home wondering what to do, periodically checking the feeders when I noticed this female Haw finch gorging itself with seed on my bird table. When it ate its fill the Haw finch flew off to the rugby club conifers, then returned twenty minutes later and posed perfectly on the roof of my bird table. It is a first for me and a garden tick. The photo's were taken through double glazing.
St.George's Island at Looe on Sunday 10th August 25 with the Cornwall Seal
Group Research Trust.
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A warm welcome was received from Jon and Claire on our arrival at the
jetty of Looe island for our monthly seal survey.
The weather was amazing and for...
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What a beauty bet you were thrilled I would be great images even through glass
ReplyDeleteAmazing,love to had the opportunity to capture images like these.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your lifer Sam.
John.
Wow great bird Sam! A top garden tick as well. Not many in Cornwall could have that record.
ReplyDeleteCracker Sam, well done
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful and beautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteThat's really a pretty finch. I have never seen one before. (That's why I like visiting your blog: I see so many cool birds I wouldn't otherwise know existed!).
ReplyDeleteStunning photos Sam, Nice find to!
ReplyDeleteGood one John, not seen one since I was in my teens, don't ask lol
ReplyDeleteSorry, meant to say Sam, its my age.....
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