Apple Dessert

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8 replies

Posted by John Robinson on December 30, 2008 at 8:51 AM

Mistle Thrush.
He's resorted to the apples on the ground now the mistletoe berries are all gone. Comes in when the Fieldfare has gone for a sleep.
Usual set up.
JohnR

Posted by Cheyenne Howell on December 30, 2008 at 9:46 AM

This photograph tell a story John. Great work. very clear, beautiful color, and sharp bird.

Posted by John Robinson on December 30, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Thanks Jackie.
All I need now is him in the pool !!
Cheers
JR

Posted by eric weight on December 31, 2008 at 1:09 AM

Put the fruit in as well and see if you can get one of him 'bobbing apples', John.
another fine shot that shows what they do.

Eric

Posted by Fran French on December 31, 2008 at 3:00 AM

Another cracker from you John! He/she looks so proud with it's bag

Happy New Year to you.

Fran

Posted by F.DESMETTE on December 31, 2008 at 3:56 AM

Hi John
Nice picture again.
I would like to know this. What species is your apple tree? they seem to stay very late on the tree.
Thanks
Frederic

Posted by John Robinson on December 31, 2008 at 6:08 AM

Thanks all
Frederic
As far as I know its a Newton Wonder ? They're all about off now but I haven't been since Christmas Eve..
Cheers
JohnR

Posted by David Taylor on December 31, 2008 at 8:16 AM

For details on Newton Wonder see

http://www.brogdale.org/image1.php?varietyid=707

Posted by Magnus Hird on December 31, 2008 at 12:35 PM

He's got plenty of choice there John. Nicely taken shot, can see the grey upper in this one.
LOL @ Eric