male reed bunting

In the bushes is the theme for today. Just clear of the nettles LOL Lovely birds, aren't they.

think this is my females partner and they have a nest nearby.

i also saw this beauty back on the pond and singing his heart out.

this reed bunting is becoming quite a regular garden visitor just now.hubby did say he saw a strange looking sparrow i think this is it.silly him he does wear glasses though and said he never had them on when he spotted it the other week.

I've left some of the foliage in this shot,as opposed to a tight close up crop.His brown plumage fits in well with the branches.

Mrs Bunting was shown yesterday,so here is her suitor,a very handsome chappie,indeed he is .I think he may be a 1sy yr adult,as he does look quite young and not very sure of himself,albeit when I was taking a shot of the female,he flew straight in front of her,something I have never seen...

One of several Males who are to be seen in the reserve

Last year I took lots of shots of these guys,always very much in the forefront,feeding etc,but this year they seem reluctant to show themselves.This guy was feeding on the ground very close to me at one point,but too close and he kept moving.This shot does show his plumage details,albeit will...

Young male taken in Nov in the reserve.

I love this little chap,but he really is very timid,the female is much bolder.Sorry re the 2 tatty hawthorn berries,almost the end of the season

Isn't he just a little beauty.a youngster,not yet having reached his full breeding plumage

I think this guy may be a young male,as he does not seem to have all his full adult plumage.He does have a partner,and I do have some better shots,but I have been stuck in a meeting this evening,so this is just okay for now.So pleased these birds have returned to my fat ball feeder in the...

It took ages waiting for him to turn his head,just managed this one shot.

This was taken on a better day at Rutland Water. I'm fed up with the rain.

Nearly got his full breeding colours.