Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
This is the picture of the starling I've been looking for to show you! (I've got c. 20,000 photos I need to sort out 😅) Look at those colours!! Also note how the throat feathers prick up when they sing.
Long Tailed Tit (aegithalos caudatus), not much larger than the Goldfinch, extremely cute and floofy, literally builds nests from spiderwebs and camouflages them with lichen. 12/10.
Your photos are just lovely. Particularly love your bird photography!
Thank you! I'd like to take photo's of more kinds of animals, especially wild mammals, but birds are just so accessible; they're everywhere. I have some mobility issues too so I can't go yomping around tracking deer and things like I used to. Maybe one day.
Wood mouse (apodemus sylvaticus)
This cute little bugger was hiding in the back of my shed, managed to get a (high ISO) shot before leaving her/him alone.
European robin (erithacus rubecula)
Status: Least concern
European robin (erithacus rubecula)
Status: Least concern
European Nuthatch (sitta europaea)
Unfortunately, I was physically blocked from getting any closer for a better shot. I don't see many of these around.
Addendum: These photos look quite dark on my phone but look fine on my PC. I'll probably split the difference and re-upload.
Ice crystals formed on a spiderweb.
I ordered some extension tubes for macro work, to replace the finicky reversed-lens method, and they happened to arrive on a day we had freezing fog. I couldn't resist having a play out in the cold with them and I must say I'm impressed with their ease of use compared to the reversed lens, (for reference see the woodlouse picture below) although I think there is more chromatic aberration. More experiments are needed but I'm pleased with these shots as a starting point.
It's that Canada goose (branta canadensis) time of year again here in Wales. HONK!
Common buzzard (buteo buteo)
Status: Least concern
Matt-33-he/him.🏴🇪🇺 I post the odd wildlife or landscape photo I'm proud of (all OC) but that's about it. Questions, critiques or advice always welcome. Side blog @the-caged-whale
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