Monday, 25 February 2013

Bramblings still






Today has been dull, dank and thoroughly miserable, a bit like my mood. Still licking my wounds a bit after a big 'dip' at the weekend, but at least I have still got a couple of these Scandinavian finches coming to the garden, I just wish that they would come when the sun is shining. The top 4 photos show a male Brambling with the bottom photo showing a feisty female telling a male Chaffinch exactly what she thinks of him!
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18 comments:

  1. Mary Howell Cromer25 February 2013 at 23:17

    Happy week John and I do hope it gets better, for my past 3 months have been more than drab! I think the bird images are absolutely splendid!

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:13

      And to you Mary! Hopefully, as the months wear on the weather will improve! I am longing to feel a bit of warmth on my back.
      Thank you,
      J

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  2. Roy Norris26 February 2013 at 00:33

    Nice Bramblings shots John. That was a surprise.

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:14

      Thanks Roy,
      Do you mean a surprise that they are nice shots, or a surprise at the bird(s)?! ;)
      J

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  3. holdingmoments26 February 2013 at 05:40

    Great shots John.
    Such a lovely visitor.

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:15

      Thanks Keith,
      Yes, always a treat to have them in the garden.
      J

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  4. bazza26 February 2013 at 10:05

    Oh them lady Bramblings! They're a bit saucy ain't they?
    Click here for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:15

      They give as good as they get Bazza, I wouldn't mess with them if I was a Chaffinch!
      J

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  5. Bob Bushell26 February 2013 at 10:47

    Beautiful Bramblings and even when it is a dull day, cheers John.

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:16

      Thanks Bob,
      It cheered me up a bit on such a dull day.
      J

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  6. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's 26 February 2013 at 13:28

    Great shots! These fabulous little birds usually fly past us so fast that all we get is a flas of their wing colours. Lovely to see all the bird for once. Hope your weather improves, our matches yours here in Wiltshire. Minerva ~

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:17

      Thank you Minerva,
      They are fast little critters, I normally see their white rump as they fly away! The forecast is slightly better for the week ahead, but it's not normally that dependable, is it!?
      J

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  7. ShySongbird26 February 2013 at 15:36

    Well done John, a lovely little visitor. I get them in my garden too but this time haven't been able to get a decent photo.

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:18

      Thanks Jan,
      Some would say that I am in the same boat regarding the decent photo! :)
      J

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  8. Jenny26 February 2013 at 19:23

    I found your blog via Roy's nature notebook and glad I did. Lovely frosting on the male Brambling. I'll look forward to coming back again.

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:18

      Thank you Jenny, you are welcome back any time. :)
      J

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  9. Alan Pavey26 February 2013 at 19:28

    Excellent pics John, great to have Brambling around :-)

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    1. John26 February 2013 at 21:19

      Thanks Alan,
      Yes, every year I look for them, but this year it has been successful!
      J

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