Sunset From Chandos Court

Just happened to be in Chandos Court as the sun was going down today.

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Morning

Haven't got a lot of time to get out at the moment. I did enjoy a very quick stroll by the Great Ouse near to Riverside pond this morning and managed some fresh, frosty captures. The 1st picture however is of Cardington Green just before leaving for work.

Cardington Green

Great Ouse Upstream

Great Ouse Downstream

Galanthus

1st Snowdrop of the season.

Great Tit

Blue Tit

I've put up a feeder near the kitchen window and can get some decent captures through the glass. Only Blue Tits and Starlings visiting so far but I'm hopeful for something a bit different when the camera is close to hand.

Grey Grey Days

It's so dull and I can't get any decent images of wildlife so its down to a few pictures from around Roxton.

Treebeard

Grim

Arty Farty

Goldfinches A Go Go

The Goldfinches have moved on from the thistle feeder and have now taken a liking to Sunflower Hearts - they constantly squabble amongst themselves but do not stand much of a chance against the Greenfinches who also go for this particular delicacy. I just wish Sunflower hearts were cheaper ;)

Goldfinch

Greenfinch with Whole Sunflower Seeds having consumed my full supply of hearts

By the time I got out into the garden today the Sun (which had up to this point been conspicuous by it's absence) was shining right into my eyes making photographing the birds from my "hide" impossible. What to do? Well obvious really, take my redundant Christmas tree and place it next to a fir tree and with the sun behind me hide behind it to take some pictures. Either the birds are very trusting or a Christmas tree (minus the decorations) is great camouflage!  Do my neighbours think I'm barmy, of course they do!

Water Bird Round Up 2010

Nothing out of the ordinary..