I think that one of the ways photography has helped me enjoy nature, is to really appreciate the smaller things. I think that without it as part of my nature hobby, it would have to have been Eagles hawks and Ospreys that would have been the things that really mattered to me. But it has certainly made me really stop and watch. If a Whitethroat or blackcap sits up on a bush in nice lighting I really love it, and appreciate its beauty and can be just as thrilled.
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| Whitethroat |
I could hear this call of a Whitethroat in the bramble. I stood and waited for it to appear and it was really exciting when it popped up with a spider in its mouth. It stayed long enough for me to capture a few images before disappearing into a nettle bed where it must be feeding young.
Linnets seem to be calling from many of the bushes. The male sits around and accompanies the female, while it seems she has to do all the work to feed the young brood.
They seem to always come and go together as a pair.
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| Beautiful male Linnet |
Much more skulking is the Blackcap. Occasionally they sing from the tops of bushes, but often they remain hidden. This one appeared fleetingly to cheer up my day.
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| Male Blackcap |
I also enjoyed a pair of Goldfinches, they are beautiful birds and I seemed to enjoy these even more far out in the countryside away from the garden and feeders.
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| Beautiful Goldfinch |
What a beauty. That was a really satisfying morning and all within my own local patch.
Just so satisfying. I got back home and was really happy and contented to unload my card onto my laptop and go through my memories and special moments.
~ What a great morning in nature ~
Nice set Phil.
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