Sunday, 14 June 2009

Getting Closer

I've been working on the new bird area again this weekend, planted a cherry tree, planted an acer tree, sprayed the two sheds (one of which is now a bird hide), scattered loads of flower seeds, started digging a pond and used the top soil to cover the seeds.

After getting all that done, I staggered up the garden with the bird bath and put that in it's new location too. Then I crawled on my knees to get the camera and had an hour or so in the hide.

Juvenile Blackbird
Juvenile Blackbird

Juvenile Starling
Juvenile Starling

Blue Tit
Juvenile Blue Tit

Still early days yet, but very promising and thankfully most of the back breaking work is done.

Paul.

15 comments:

Warren Baker said...

Very promising indeed! I might make a hole in my shed, then it would look onto the pond.

The Early Birder said...

Excellent shots from the hide Paul.

Mike - Fenphotography said...

Stunning shots lovely detail, the first shot is a real cracker, nice one.

Jennyta said...

What a great idea, Paul. I'd love to do that with our shed - if I could get in it!

T and S said...

Your patience in the hide has helped you come up with these stunning closeups, WOW the details are incredibly sharp. Well done.

holdingmoments said...

Cracking shots Paul.
That hard work has really paid off.
That Juvenile Blue Tit is a belter!

Nature As Is said...

Oh lovely shots!! my fav though is the blue tit...the colors are lovely such a delicate looking bird. Glad to hear you got your project done..it will be interesting how many spiecies come to your yard now. I will be watching. ;)

Tricia said...

OK Paul - you've now caused me to re-evaluate where everything in the garden needs to move to.

Great shots!

Vickie said...

My heavens! Would you send some of that energy this way!

I love the clarity of your images, all those tiny feather details. Beautiful.

Midmarsh John said...

You are getting some great close shots from your home from home hide Paul.

Little Brown Job said...

Thanks all for the kind comments, hoping to have another go tomorrow,after I've built a wildlife pond...

NatureStop said...

This a our first visit to your blog and really enjoyed your blog and shots.

Kelly said...

Wow!!! Your photos are gorgeous...so crisp!

JRandSue said...

Outstanding photography.
Loved it all.
John.

Mike - Fenphotography said...

Stunning detail on everyone of your shots, very nice.

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