Thrushes

 26.12.23 As it was such a nice day my wife and I had a boxing day walk around Burdon Moor with my ulterior motive being to see if I could photograph any wildlife that was about. Fieldfare and Redwing were still around in good numbers and a small flock of Goldfinch were seen eating seeds. As we passed our Churchyard on the way home, I spotted a few Redwing in one of the holly trees so as soon as I had parked the car I was out again with the camera.

Fieldfare at Burdon Moor.

Bullfinch making the most of the seeds that were there.

One of the Redwing at Burdon Moor.

Redwing in the Churchyard.

There were three Mistle Thrush in the same holly tree as the Redwings. Not only did they not like the Redwings being there they were chasing each other around too.

Blackbirds were also making the most of the berries.

Mainly Fieldfare

01.12.23 Once again a visit to Burdon Moor, on a snowy afternoon, in the hope of getting some images of Fieldfare and Redwing and this time I wasn’t disappointed. I even managed flight shots with some being more successful than others. 

This bird in particular was quite happy to pose and eat berries while I took its picture.

It picked a berry 

Then dropped it.

When you look closely the pattern and colours on the wing are beautiful.

Fieldfare in flight. This is my favourite shot of the day.

You can see why it’s called a Redwing.

I haven’ got many Blackbird in flight shots.

Only one Stonechat seen but it was nice to get it with some snow.

I take far…

 …too many pictures. Here are some more images of the Long-eared Owl. The light was great on this particular afternoon.

The swelling on its leg hasn’t stopped it from catching prey.

It hovered briefly but did not follow up with a dive.

Nothing caught this time.