Wild Birds of Europe

[macstory]

Blackbird turning over the leaves to find the goodies underneath.
(Lens: Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD <> Camera ID: Canon EOS 70D).

 

[Cap'n Fishy]

Some coal tits from Cammo Estate on Friday...

 

[swltr]

This female kingfisher was a successful hunter. The damp spot on the branch next to the bird is an indication of the fish's state of health.

 

[sidknee]

I also agree with Sam although I prefer the second one.

Thanks very much Patrick, I also really like the eye contact in the second one.

 

[pcs]

Garden Robin:

 

[West Coast Birder]

Garden Robin:
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Gorgeous photos, Patrick!

 

[Cap'n Fishy]

Not sure how much of a surprise this will be to others...

Curlews are traditionally associated with wild places - high moorland and estuarine mudflats. But at this time of year, we have substantial numbers of them living in Edinburgh city. Passing my old school playing fields yesterday, I took these shots of the rugby pitches...

The white H shape in the background is a set of rugby posts.

The houses in the background are on a main thoroughfare, Ferry Road.

Oh, and there are oystercatchers too, but they are commonplace!

 

[pcs]

The oystercatchers are also here in the city but curlews is a new one. Guess they have to go somewhere as there natural habitat is destroyed.

 

[pcs]

This female kingfisher was a successful hunter. The damp spot on the branch next to the bird is an indication of the fish's state of health.

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Interesting but can you tell us why that is?

 

[pcs]

Buzzard just after take-off:

 

[pcs]

Pheasant close by the roadside:

 

[sidknee]

Buzzard just after take-off:
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Pheasant close by the roadside:
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Beautiful shots Patrick, lovely light on the buzzard

 

[sidknee]

Interesting but can you tell us why that is?

I suspect it's where the kingfisher bashed the fish to death, like they do!

 

[kenz b]

House Sparrow

 

[West Coast Birder]

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Great portrait! Everything is just right, the bird, the light, the sharpness and the buttery background.

 

[GeoffSFAs10]

Pheasant close by the roadside:

Was hoping to see some pheasants in here! Nice work

 

[macstory]

Nuthatch.
(Lens: Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD <> Camera ID: Canon EOS 7D Mark II).

 

[sidknee]

the resident magpie pair

DSC02374--2024-11-30--14 by Sid Simmons, on Flickr

 

[pcs]

the resident magpie pair

DSC02374--2024-11-30--14 by Sid Simmons, on Flickr

Looks like our weather......

 

[pcs]

Lately I've got vision problems, seeing double
Wigeons: