This morning all the rooftops were icy white with frost. And the birds descended on the feeders in the garden to combat the cold. I haven't taken these photos but downloaded them from the web. All these varieties of birds were present.
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| Goldfinch |
I have had over 8 goldfinches at one time all squabbling to eat the nyjer seeds which they love.
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| Great tit |
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| Greenfinch |
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| Great Spotted Woodpecker |
The Great Spotted Woodpecker was hanging precariously off a half coconut, his bright red flash of a head and rump showing up against the surroundings. I have a pair who come regulary.
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| Nuthatch |
I have a pair of nuthatches,and I love the black eye stripe. They go up and down the trunk on the apple tree, clinging on so they can go down head first too.
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| Redpoll |
My redpolls have returned. I had 15 in the garden last winter in the extreme snow and icy days of last January 2011. Today there are 8.
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| Robin |
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| Coal tit |
Always lots of coal tits, and blue tits.
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| Bluetit |
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| House Sparrow |
The frost on my "forest flame."
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| Unusual ice formation in one of the terracotta dishes used for the birds when they need a drink |
The frost on my "forest flame."
Wow that's brilliant!
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