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Just A Few Minutes Ago... (+1)

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Posted by Brett Lewis on January 4, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Just A Few Minutes Ago... (+1)
...I took a quick shot of this cheeky little one in the garden at my new feeder..! So far this morning I have had Chaffinch, Blue tit, Great Tit, Dunnock, Robin, Starling, Pheasant (Yes actually on the feeder..!), Blackbird and others.. As it's all new I am in the process of putting perches in place so I'm sure there will be more to follow.. Anyway, it's a nice, bright, colourful bird to see in the winter and makes me think of warmer climates.

Happy New Year Folks!

Brett

Canon 1D MKIII, 300mm + 2x, HH
1/320 @ f8.0, ISO 400
Through a window so could be sharper!
Posted by David Sewell on January 4, 2010 at 7:57 AM
I hope you get a shot of the pheasant on a feeder, a sight we would all like to see :biggrin:
A little soft, no doubt because of the glass in the window, but even so a good first effort from your new feeding station. We look forward to many more.

David
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM
... Nicking me nuts..! :biggrin:

Thanks David, I'll see if I can grab a shot of the pheasant next time around..

Brett
Posted by Nigel Spencer on January 4, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Like most, I am not a fan of photos of birds on feeders, but I do like the image of the parakeet on your nuts!!
Posted by tony flashman on January 4, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Your supposed to be doing housework! lol
OK taking pictures of parrots is more fun. Looking forward to the shots with decent perches in place.

Tony :toast: :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Great shots and I look forward to seeing more.
Posted by Mike Smith on January 4, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Nice adult female.

Hope it doesn't destroy your feeder trying to get to the nuts, these feral Parakeets can be very destructive feeders
Posted by Kim Connolly on January 4, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Nice one Brett - certainly prefer the re-post. :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on January 4, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Beautiful bird doing really well by the looks of things in this country :wink: great detail and colours,happy new year to you Brett :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on January 4, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Wishing you well for the New Year, nice portrait

Andy
Posted by Ian Haskell on January 4, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Certainly different.

Ian :smile:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on January 4, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Nice one Brett. Have you checked with JR to see if he has any of these in his garden :wink: :biggrin:
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 5, 2010 at 4:57 AM
Made me smile - nice one Brett :wavey:

Prosperous and happy 2010 matey :toast: