brambling

Another shot of a Brambling at Strumpshaw Fen. I was pleased to get the raised head feathers but disappointed that there was no highlight in the eye. Ron

Another shot of a Brambling at Strumpshaw Fen. The title won't mean much unless you were a fan of Kenneth Williams' creation, Rambling Sid Rumbold, a singer of dodgy, mock folk songs on 'Round the Horne' in the 60s. I find it hard to hear the word 'Brambling' without thinking of ditties...

Perched in the gloom...

The temperature increases during the last three days, so they came not often to the feeder

Another shot of a Brambling and, once again, high up and distant with plenty of twigs to keep it company. I am still waiting to get a successful shot of one. They are beautiful birds, though. Edit. I have just added a border to this image. Hopefully, the thumbnail will catch up in a little...

Brambling

Approaching the feeders...

After yesterday's female Brambling, today here's a male, also taken at Terry's a week ago. Off out for the morning, catch up later.

Before they all disappear again, I hope that I can get at least one shot of a Brambling which is not sitting high up against a bright sky. That's not too much to ask ... is it? Ron

I think it's about time I should look at the photos I took while I was staying in Cheshire and maybe post some of them.This one was taken after the first heavy snowfalls. All (or most ) the football matches were cancelled on that day. It was very cold but I stayed inside and took the photo...

From mini series "on the fence" - a new visitor to my garden this winter...the gorgeous Brambling. Have had both male & female in and the male was still around today.

Oh to have had the light some of my mates had earlier in the week, for photographing these vibrant finches....

I'm amazed these shots came out as well as they did, given the gloomy conditions on Saturday. Had to shoot at F4.5 and ISO 800, and even then the shots were underexposed. Vexing, given the bright, sunny days leading up to the weekend.

Shot at Venus Pool Shropshire.Frame added in Photoshop